Celebrity School: Path to Fame
Chapter 11: I'm So Bad

After all the contestants finished showing their respective performances, the judges discussed who calmed the race. Gray and I, we're both so nervous. However, we have given our best and I think I've put everything in my possession. But is that enough for the jury? Could not have. Soon we get the announcement, "The contestants, please all to gather on stage." Gray and I and the other contestants gathered on stage. Everyone is cheering us on. There were even some contestants who had fans. I am so jealous of them. But don't let this envy overwhelm you Amethyst. One day you'll get your own fans. Especially if I win this race. A table then appears. Showing tiers 10 contestants with the best performance with number 1 as the winner of this race. Number 1 is definitely my target. One by one the names start coming in from number 10. Gray who was next to me was trembling. He then held my hand very firmly. I got to number 3 and my name and Gray didn't show up. I'm starting to get worried. Am I really bad in the eyes of the jury? Even though I have put everything in. The MCs then said, "And the winner of this race is..." Numbers 1 and 2 are opening up...

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"Congratulations to Candice for the race and Amethyst and his friend Gray for runner-up!!" The stage was filled with the voices of the audience. Some protested, some were happy, some were clapping. Gray and I were runners up. A girl named Candice was then given a gold trophy by one of the judges along with a prize money of 1,000,000. He was also approached by Cluck and took a picture with Cluck and the judges What is this feeling? Why do I feel so bad? There's something in me that doesn't like this. Suddenly a jury came up to me and gave me a bouquet of flowers and 500,000 bills. Gray and I took a picture with the jury. I can't take pictures with Cluck and after this I can't see him anymore. Although I heard many other contestants behind who said that I was very lucky to get this position, but what a sad feeling was this. We then went through the race closing. Participants are allowed to go home. Gray and I, we both didn't say a word when we got back. "Amethyst, are you disappointed?" I looked at Gray and immediately cried in front of him. Gray was confused by my behavior. "Amthest!! Calm yourself!!" Gray who saw me crying also cried. "Why are you crying and weak like me, Amethyst? Aren't you a strong man?" Gray's question made me fall silent. Yeah, I'm not a strong man. I was a person full of ambition but lost because my talent was nothing. As Gray and I tried to calm down, someone's voice shocked us. "Why are you crying?" We turned around and apparently that person was Sumiko's mom.

Arriving there, I directly coated myself with a blanket while listening to the song. Yeah, it's something I do when I'm stressed. Crush and Clarity already understood what happened through Gray. Soon enough, Crush came into our room carrying something. "Hey, you want pizza?" I smiled at Crush's offer. "You know what's best at times like these!" Crush smiled at me. Suddenly someone slammed the door again. Crush opens the door and finds Clarity. Apparently he wanted to visit and see my situation. We also relax in the room while enjoying pizza. "You and Gray didn't think twice. Honestly, I was really shocked when Gray told me that I was going to take on such a big race." Clarity said. Crush then added, "We're still in 1st grade." I just nodded in agreement. I don't think Gray and I are. Crush then comforted me, "But for such a big race you can get a 2nd champion that's cool lhoo." I smiled hearing it. A lot of people praised me and Gray when we entered the dorm for winning the 2nd place. But I feel disappointed in myself. I think my abilities should be honed again. Clarity sighed and said, "I know you're down. But, do not fall continuously. You have to get up again." 'Rise again'. How do I get up again? Does this feel like being slapped by reality? Crush then added, "Yes that's right." I then fell silent. Soon enough, I said, "I'll think about how I'm gonna get over my slump." Crush smiled at my statement. "I'm sure you can, Amethyst!" Crush smiled in my favor.

The next day, Gray was absent because he had a fever. What is the effect of not winning the race as much as he has on himself? I actually want to visit, but girls aren't allowed into guys' dorms. So, I left the cookies I made for him to the male hostel guard to give to Gray. Hope it amuses him. Although my cookies are not as good as your Majesty's, but I hope Gray likes them. Last night, I thought long and came up with an idea. I'm going to open a YouTube channel where I'm going to cover songs but also make them my own version. Since I entered the SURE Entertainment competition, my Instagram followers have grown and even I was chatted by someone claiming to be my fans. I don't have any plans yet on what video I'm going to release. But, I think this is a good way that I can rise from the slump. That is, fighting in my own way!!