From Thug to Idol: Transmigrating to a Survival Show

"Mr. Ong is actually happy for once," Jay said as he led June and Jisung to the set. "That's surprising," Jisung said. "He has been so grumpy the last couple of weeks. I wonder who made him into such a grumpy mess." Jay and June turned to each other but said nothing. Jay then cleared his throat. "Well, like I said, he's happy that a very popular brand has reached out to you," Jay smiled. "Although June is really the reason behind why you guys were chosen in the first place." Jisung chuckled. "Oh, I know. I think it's been long overdue." With that, they made their way inside the set, and they were greeted enthusiastically by the staff. June and Jisung smiled at them, bowing in respect as they came across the people they would be working with. Then, they were met by the creative director, who felt instantly rejuvenated when he saw the two handsome boys before him. "Omo!" he exclaimed. June pursed his lips since he already felt like the guy acted way too familiar. "I can't believe I'm working with such big idols," he said, circling around them while giggling. "You guys have the smallest faces I have ever seen in my life!" June tilted his head to the side, wondering if that was a compliment. However, Jisung smiled with glee. "Thank you, sir," he said. "If I could just gobble you guys right up, I would do so," he added, making June softly sigh. It was confirmed. This guy acted a lot like Choi Pablo. "However, I am a professional," he smiled. "So, I won't be doing that." "Well, where are my manners?" he suddenly chuckled. "I haven't introduced myself yet!" "Good morning," he said. "My name is Juan, and I shall be the photographer and the creative director of the shoot." June and Jisung bowed once more. "After you're done with hair and make-up, you can come back here, and we can start." "You guys are shooting with an unconventional product, so it would be a bit of a challenge. However, do not fret. I shall guide you until the end of the shoot." "Now, chop chop and get to hair and make-up!" he exclaimed. June and Jisung obeyed and went to the make-up area. The two of them got their make-up done at the same time. While that was happening, Jay gossipped with the people on the set, causing June and Jisung to shake their heads in amusement. "Anyway," Jisung said. "Casper's been talking about you non-stop these days—saying that we should value you more and that we should be thankful that you have graced the world and its mere earthlings with your ethereal presence."

June clicked his tongue. Jay must have told him that he wasn't sick anymore.

"Don't listen to him," June said. "You already know that he's a little bit special." Jisung beamed with joy. "I agree with him, though! You are a national treasure that needs to be protected. You are EVE's baby boy—one that we cannot live without." June narrowed his eyes at him. "You're younger than me." "I don't care," Jisung said with a teasing smile. "You're done, sir," the make-up artist shyly said to Jisung. "Oh," Jisung chimed. "I should head out first, then," he said. "Join me after?" "Hmm," June hummed and slightly waved his hand.

With that, Jisung went to the set to start getting his photos taken. Meanwhile, June yawned as the make-up artist continued doing his make-up. "You don't mind if I sleep for a bit, do you?" June asked. The make-up artist's cheeks reddened before she nodded. "Thanks," June muttered before closing his eyes. It didn't take long before he lost consciousness. Meanwhile, the make-up artists spoke in hushed tones as June continued to nap. "What's taking you so long?" Jisung's make-up artist asked. "You usually finish before me." The other make-up artist scratched the back of her neck. "I know," she muttered. "But look at his face!" she exclaimed, gesturing to June. Jisung's make-up artist was dazed for a second as she gazed at June's sleeping face. "He's so beautiful that I feel like make-up would taint his face." ***

"Sir June." June opened his eyes as soon as he heard his name. The make-up artist, still with red cheeks, looked anywhere but June's eyes. "Your make-up is done, sir," she said. "I think Jisung is done, too." June, still feeling a bit sleepy, nodded and got up from the chair. "Thanks for your hardwork," he said just as he left to go to the set. Juan's eyes lit up as soon as he saw June. "Perfect timing!" he exclaimed. "Jisung had just finished. It's your turn now." "Honestly, I don't know why your company accepted this deal," Juan started off as the other staff arranged the set. "I was the one who pushed for it," June said. Juan's eyebrows shot up in surprise. Really?" he muttered. "How so?" "I use this brand a lot," he said, pointing to the popular and expensive brand of toilet cleaner on the table. "They promised a lifetime supply in the contract, so I told my manager to accept it right away. The company agreed, so we're here." "Oh," Juan said. "That's surprising. Other idols are ambassadors for Lousy Vutton, Prabra, Fakergamo, or Ralph Lowrent, yet you're an ambassador of Sanipoo." June shrugged. "It's fine with me," June said. Juan smiled to himself. June was just becoming more and more charming in his eyes! Now, he knew why Choi Pablo made him his muse!

"Alright," Juan said, giddily giggling. "Let's start then." June nodded, and with that, he sat on the chair and held the 'Sanipoo' bottle in his hand.

He yawned, still feeling a bit sleepy. Although he had gotten home early tomorrow, he arranged a lot of things with Haruto on the phone, leaving him to sleep pretty late. "Jisung went with a cuter vibe," Juan explained. "Maybe we can try that, too." However, as June placed the bottle next to his face and looked into the camera with his sleepy, bedroom eyes, Juan was rendered speechless. Like his body was in auto-mode, he clicked on the 'capture' button. The photo immediately appeared on the monitoring screen, making the staff members gasp in surprise. They were silent for a few moments, just staring at the masterpiece that was June's face. "Has toilet cleaner always been this sexy?"