From Thug to Idol: Transmigrating to a Survival Show

Chapter 978: To My New Beginning (2)

It was kind of ironic.

June was singing about not wanting to have another life; but if he thought about it-this was his second chance.

His second life, at that.

However, as much as his first life had molded him into the person he was now, he wasn't afraid of letting it go.

When he wrote the lyrics, he only thought about this particular life.

This life where he met a new family, a new set of friends, and his sister-who is able to live out her dreams.

This was the life he didn't want to let go of-no matter how tough it may be.

The sound of wind against the tall grass brought peace to the viewers, making them close their eyes for a brief silence. Then, the members' voices echoed softly in the silence.

They weren't singing. Instead, they were speaking, each voice distinct.

- The waterworks are here.

- What the heck? This is unlike what I've expected. However, I'm not complaining. They really are one of the best artists of this generation. They created their story into this masterpiece.

- No other artists are touching them when it comes to concepts. I can already picture this song in the radio and various compilations. Mark my words. This is going to be revolutionary.

- This really feels more like a short film than a music video. Please nominate this for the best music video!

June's voice came first, steady but filled with an unmistakable warmth. "We've walked through the dark, but we never walked alone."

Ren followed, his tone gentler and more reflective. "We're still the same... but somehow, everything's different now." You could almost hear the smile in his voice and the way his heart seemed to soften as he spoke.

Next came Akira, his voice a little more playful but no less sincere. "We were lost... but maybe we needed to be, to find each other." There was a lightness in his words, but underneath, there was a real acknowledgment of the struggles they had faced together.

Casper's voice came through next, deeper and more grounded. "If we could do it all again, I wouldn't change a thing." It was simple but full of conviction, showing his loyalty to the journey they had taken.

Jisung was quiet, but his words were no less impactful. "I never knew how strong we were... until we had to be." It sounded like he was still processing everything but grateful for the strength they had found in one another.

Then, it was Jaeyong's turn. "It wasn't the light at the end of the tunnel... it was us." His voice sounded choked up like he was holding back his tears. As expected from their very emotional leader.

Sehun's voice came through next, softer. "We didn't just survive... we lived."

Finally, Zeth's voice echoed last, filled with a sense of finality. "This is only the beginning."

And with that, there was a sense that the journey wasn't over and that this was just a new chapter in their story.

As their words faded into the background, real footage began to flicker across the screen- clips from the very start of their journey. They were younger then, with faces full of hope and uncertainty. There were shots of them in the practice room, sweating and laughing, failing and trying again. Small moments of joy, of doubt, of brotherhood. It was raw and real, a reminder of how far they had come.

The music swelled once more, the piano returning with its hopeful notes, but this time, it was accompanied by a soft hum. They sang together in harmony, the high and low tones mixing together to create an even more emotional tone.

"I won't stop time.

I won't rewind my life, tempting as it sometimes feels.

Because this life, with all its struggles and its moments of light,

Is what brought me here, to my new beginning.

The people, the memories, the joy and pain-it's all real.

And I'd rather hold onto that,

Than risk a life where none of it exists."

The bridge's words were more impactful than ever. It seemed as if they weren't just singing the words-but saying it to each other and to their precious fans. Even though the song hadn't ended yet, it already felt like the perfect anthem for the beautiful and not-so-beautiful times they had spent together.

The last chorus began, their voices blending in perfect harmony. They were on stage once again. It was different from the first stage they took. It was much bigger now, and the lights shone brighter, illuminating each of them in a golden glow. Along with that, there were people surrounding them-an audience that loved them for who they were.

"I won't.

I won't do it all again.

Because what meaning would it have if it does?

Will I meet the same people?

Will I get to live the same life?

So, I'd rather be stuck in what I have

Than live in the uncertainty of not having this life.

It's tough, it truly is.

But it's ours."

The piano continued as the boys glanced at each other, walking closer and wrapping one arm around those next to them. Then, they raised their hands high in the air before taking a bow.

Along with the sound of the piano was the sound of applause.

Then, the scene began to fade out.

However, instead of the darkness from the start-the night that represented EVE-it was now the DAWN, the light from a rising sun.

Their silhouettes were the ones that merely showed as the song began to reach its end.

The camera zoomed out, showing them standing side by side, their heads held high, as if they were looking at a future they had once only dreamed of.

The sun continued to rise behind them. Where there had once been shadows and doubt, there was now only warmth and possibility.

And with the final note, the music faded, leaving only the sound of the wind and the glow of

the sunset.

This was their DAWN.

Their new beginning.