After gender swapping, my best friend and I hardcore BL (Boys' Love) became top influencers.

Eleven seats, representing debut spots, are arranged from top to bottom in a pyramid shape.

The chair in the very center, representing the first place, looks exceptionally large.

The chair's backrest is adorned with a crown-shaped pattern and surrounded by irregularly shaped diamond crystals, making it even more dazzling under the light.

Ji Yan and Su Xingran couldn't help but be drawn to it.

It remains to be seen who will ultimately get the center position.

The twenty trainees stood at the edge of the stage in the order of their previously announced rankings, waiting in turn.

PD Kang walked up, lifting her skirt. She was unusually serious and formal, a far cry from her usual cheerful self.

She gestured for everyone to look at the countdown on the big screen.

"With just one minute left, the vote pool for this year's 'Super Star' talent show will be completely locked in."

PD Kang concluded by reminding everyone:

Let's count down to 10 together!

"10, 9, 8..."

As the countdown drew ever closer, fans were practically setting their phones on fire in the final moments.

Lin Ning was also working hard at the scene. She switched between several accounts, praying to all the gods from ancient and modern times, both Chinese and foreign, but she was still annoyed by the terrible internet speed in the venue.

She didn't even have time to care what Ling Tinglan and Jiao Wangshu had just sold on stage.

The other side can fight later; right now, Lin Ning just wants to cast one more vote, and one more vote.

Even amidst her busy schedule, she still took the time to urge the rest of the data team:

[@MoonAndYou, throw them all away! Now you can throw all your tickets away! Hurry!!!]

"3-2-1! The vote pool is officially locked!"

As Jiang Ruyao's voice faded, the tense drumbeats abruptly stopped with the countdown.

The ticket pool is locked.

Because the voting is conducted online, the final results may be slightly delayed due to network issues. The staff behind the scenes are working diligently to count the votes.

Looking at the trainees' expectant yet nervous expressions, Jiang Ruyao couldn't help but feel a little sad.

She couldn't help but raise the microphone and tell them some of her innermost thoughts.

"I still remember when you first entered the camp, all 101 of you stood on the stage just like you are now, chattering away like a bunch of noisy chicks."

I never imagined that in the blink of an eye, there would only be 20 of you left. A few months is such a short time, but I know that you have a long road ahead of you.

Regardless of whether you debut successfully tonight, I sincerely wish you all the best in realizing your dreams in other places in the future.

I hope that each and every one of you will have a bright and glorious future.

These words were spoken with utmost sincerity. As a senior in the entertainment industry, Jiang Ruyao had seen far too many trainees like them.

Everyone wants to become a big star, everyone wants to become famous overnight and gain millions of fans, but how many people can actually succeed?

Participating in a talent show and debuting as a group—this might just be a dream they had, a fleeting, beautiful dream.

The trainees understood the reasoning behind it and appreciated her blessing.

For many of them, getting this far represents the peak of their popularity and the closest they've come to their dreams.

In this world of fame and fortune, youth and dreams are the least valuable things.

Suddenly, a somber atmosphere spread among everyone.

Foreign friends tend to express their emotions more openly.

While Han Jiang and Qi Sheng were trying hard to hold back their emotions, Jin was already crying his eyes out, sobbing so hard that snot bubbles were coming out of his nose.

Qi Sheng noticed and quickly pulled out a decorative handkerchief from his suit pocket, intending to wipe away his tears.

As a result, Jin didn't even let Qi Sheng take action. He just said "3Q" "3Q" and directly grabbed a handkerchief. The sound of him blowing his nose was really loud in the strangely silent environment.

Hearing this, the others on stage turned around in unison, each covering their faces and shaking with laughter.

Many people even had tears in their eyes, crying and laughing at the same time, as if they were experiencing a split in their emotions.

After a long while, when they finally finished laughing, Jiang Ruyao rubbed her face and tried to regain her composure.

"Next, let's announce the final group name."

The background music changed again, and the colorful lights began to dance in sync. A huge line of cursive text appeared on the large screen, accompanied by a series of starlight effects:

INFINISTAR (∞ Star)

Jiang Ruyao explained, "This name is a combination of Infinite and Star, which not only fits the concept of 'infinite' in the theme song, but also symbolizes that you 11 people will become 'Superstars' just like our show, 'Superstar'."

Before the cheers, the complaints followed.

"Insta"? What a terrible name! I'm once again filled with despair over the show's naming skills.

Be content. This name is even considered nice. Our previous girl group was called 9line, and the nine-member group was said to be...

【What, is "Zero" even mentioned here? It's really funny, our 9-line's nickname is "Zero," and yet all the beauties are incredibly assertive.】

Please enjoy the timeless masterpiece, "My Nine Wives Are All Cheaters Behind My Back..."

【Now we have a nickname for Instant Tower: when it's a treasure, it's called "Tower," and when it's a disgrace, it's called "Collapse"】

Is this name a bit too auspicious?

……

In short, no matter how messy the group name is, the real show is just beginning.

PD Kang raised his hand to quiet the crowd, "The group name has been announced."

"Now we will officially begin the announcement of our rankings."