September 2011
"I don't want to sound mean, but why are we here?" Trainee Baekhyun asked.
"Well, Baekhyun-ssi, since I'm in the final stages for your future debut, you all need to witness your seniors of how experienced idols work." Sooman instructed them.
"To be fair, we already seen our seniors multiple times before." Chanyeol pointed out.
"I don't why I have to involved in this?" Kyungsoo crossed his arms.
"You already know that Kyungsoo, our time to debut is only months away. If we can observe the seniors, there's a great chance we could learn from them." Junmyeon reminded him.
Of all the trainees Eric Nam met, he is perhaps to most well rounded. Having been trained since Eric was still in highschool. He got to witness Super Junior debut and even attended Nam's graduation ceremony. Recently he was given the stage name Suho as he is shown to be a capable leader among the next generation of trainees.
"Who invited the runts over?" Eunhyuk questioned.
"They're the trainees that's supposed to observe us." Siwon explained.
"It feels sort of random. What plan does he have for them?" Sungmin asked.
"Beats me, but Sooman-nim has been very confident about them. Apparently, they're going to be the next boy group." Donghae said.
"Already!? It feels like it was just yesterday when SHINee debuted?" Eric gasped.
"That was three years ago Eric. You were barely starting college at that time." Donghae pointed.
"Please don't make me feel old!" Nam covered his ears in disbelief.
"You're only the maknae and you're complaining about age?" Leeteuk laughed.
"Ignore him darling, he needs time to accept that reality." Heechul said as the boys began to dance.
[Eunhyuk] Ma-ma-mara marara
Je-je-jebal hajimara
Bwabwabwara bwara
Nae nuneul bara bwa
[Heechul] Gajimara gajima
Neoneun nal tteonaji mara
[Siwon] Jakku eodil jakku tto ganeun cheok
[Heechul] Hajimara hajima
Geureon mal jom hajimara
[Siwon] Mame eomneun
Mal ttak jeobeo jiwo biwo
[Kyuhyun] Heundeullineun geon
Neoui maeumppun
Aseuraseul maedallin
Nan sarangui seupaideo
[Eric] Jogakjogangnan
Peojeul dasi da
Matchwo nagal su isseo
Gyeolguk neon acha neon acha hage doelgeol
Kkok acha [Yesung] Imi ttae neujeo
Jakkuman apa nan apa wae moreuna
[Yesung] Oh michyeo na jichyeo nege gatyeo
[Donghae] Bwabwabwara barabwa
Ojik neo hanappunida
[Leeteuk] Sesang namjadeul Huh bigyomara
[Donghae] Utjimara utjima sarangeul biutji mara
[Leeteuk] Ttaeron yuchihan nae gobaek mameul yeoreo
[Sungmin] Hoeori chineun neo toneido
Geop eobsi ttwieodeun
Yonggamhan dongkihote
[Eric] Tteona bonael geon naega anin neol
Samkyeobeorin duryeoum
Gyeolguk neon acha
Neon acha hage doelgeol
Kkok acha [Leeteuk] Wae neoman molla
Nae sumi gappa tto gappa gappaonda
[Ryeowook] Tto dachyeo nal bachyeo neol mot nochyeo
[Eunhyuk] Oh My Gosh. neoui eodum barkhyeo
Do It Do It
Nan Original Hey, Baby Love Crash
[Shindong] Mamamara marara jebal Do Not Break
Bwabwabwara bwara nae mal jom jal deureobwara
Gyeolguk neon acha neon acha hage doelgeol
Kkok acha [Kyuhyun] Imi ttae neujeo
Jakkuman apa nan apa wae moreuna
[Yesung] Oh michyeo na jichyeo nege gatyeo
Gyeolguk neon acha neon acha
Kkok acha [Eric] Wae neo hanaman moreuni
Nae sumi gappa tto gappa [Ryeowook] Doraseojima
[Ryeowook] Meoreojyeo gaji mara
Gyeolguk neon acha neon acha
Kkok acha [Eric] Tteonaji mara
Jakkuman apa nan apa
Music end
"THE HYUNGS ARE ON FIRE TODAY WOO!!" Jongdae whistled.
"Stop yelling!!" Kyungsoo smacked him in annoyance.
"KYUNGSOO IS BEING A BULKY!" Jongdae pointed fingers.
"I hate you sometimes."
Junmyeon-ah you're a freaking grownup!" Eric said in surprise.
"It has been many years, but I'm the youngest sadly." Suho sighed.
"Holy crap Sehun you're taller than me!" Eric compared his height.
"Guess we're the taller ones now!" Jongin laughed.
"So what is going on you boys? Care to explain?" Kyuhyun questioned.
"Nothing at all hyung, but Sooman plans to put in our group soon." Chinese trainee Yixing explained.
Well with dance skills like yours I'm sure you'll go a long way. Where's the other boys. I hear there's another Eric around?" Nam asked.
"Zhou Xingzhe?" Luhan blurted.
"It's Chou Hsingche Yixing corrected him.
"Zhou Xingzhe."
"Chou Hsingche."
"Zhou Xingzhe."
"You know what you're on your own hyung. I'm done trying to explain it to you." Yixing shook his head.
"What's with the different names?" Donghae asked.
"Chou Hsingche is Taiwanese name, but since Mainland China has a different dialect we pronounce Zhou Xingzhe. Luhan hyung just can't tell the difference." Yixing shook his head.
"I forgot what I wasn't even asking." Luhan said with a clueless expression.
"Mianhe guys did I miss something?" Eric Chou arrived with his big brother.
"You missed the show homie." Tao said in Mandarin before Alex greeted him.
"So you must be Eric Chou I heard so much about?" Eric approached Eric.
"You heard about me?"
"Yep, Baekhyun talks about you a lot how you're good at singing. I know you're still young, but I believe in you. I'll know you'll be a great idol. You have the support of your friends whenever you're down and don't feel discourage, instead strive to be that person you envision to be." Eric gave the other Eric advice leaving the latter in awe.
"He's a great guy for sure! He has that effect towards everyone." Baekhyun said with admiration.
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Eric Nam: Super Junior's Vocal Maknae Book 1: Beginnings
RomanceBorn and raised in Atlanta, Nam grows up in a Christian household where he is exposed to music. He obtained the gift of singing during his time at a local choir. A big-time fan of Shinhwa, Nam decides to take a risk and audition at SM Entertainment...
