From Thug to Idol: Transmigrating to a Survival Show

Under the bright midday sun, the basketball court came alive with the sound of dribbles echoing through the air. The court’s surface was almost glistening with sweat because of how hot and bright the sun was. 

Then, handsome boys, all dressed in neon orange jerseys, were shown on full display. 

Jia gasped, pointing at the screen. “Athlete June?” 

“This is even better than I thought,” Bora said. “They all look so hot.” 

“If this is how our school’s varsity team looks like, then I would have watched every game,” Nari added. 

The camera zoomed in on Zeth, the charismatic captain of the team. With a chiseled jawline and a confident grin, Zeth led his teammates. His eyes sparkled with determination as he gathered the team. 

“Let’s do this!” his voice resonated. 

A montage was then shown with the boys individually showing their skills. Ren, with an infectious smile, dribbled his way to the court. Casper, appearing to be a powerhouse, cracked his knuckles with a quiet intensity. His muscular frame was accentuated by the sleeveless jersey that hugged his body very well. 

Meanwhile, June became the epitome of coolness as he shot the ball without even looking at the ring! His pink hair fell stylishly across his forehead as he smirked with confidence.

“Kyaah!” Jia exclaimed, holding onto Bora and excessively shaking her. 

“Calm down!” Bora exclaimed, her eyes also focused on the screen. 

“But they’re so cool,” Jia said, almost breathless. 

However, she had to swallow her words not even seconds later because as the camera zoomed out, it was revealed that the opposing team was actually in the lead. 

In fact, they were leading with a very huge gap. 

OCTA, who also luckily stumbled upon the commercial, shook their heads in ridiculousness. 

“I knew it was too normal in the beginning,” Ocho said. 

Seven chuckled out loud. “I could already tell this is going to be hilarious!” 

And they weren’t wrong. 

The intense and cool music shifted to a cartoonish one, revealing the real intent of the commercial. 

Zeth, sensing the urgency of the situation, gathered his teammates with a serious expression. 

In a huddle, Zeth declared—”It’s time to unleash our secret weapon.” 

The boys exchanged determined glances, and then Zeth produced a bag of cheese balls from seemingly nowhere. 

The boys from OCTA laughed loudly as that particular scene unfolded. It was ridiculous watching a group of boys referring to cheese balls as their secret weapon! 

With a mischievous gin, Zeth handed out the cheesy snacks to his teammates. The boys, seemingly finding the situation normal, dug with enthusiasm, savoring the deliciousness of the cheese balls. The camera captured their expressions of delight as the orange dust from the snacks adorned their faces.

As the boys enjoyed their snack, the atmosphere became even more lighthearted. 

Suddenly, Ren, fueled by an unexpected burst of energy, sprinted across the court with superhuman speed, leaving everyone in the dust. 

Zeth’s arms then elongated, effortlessly making shots from impossible angles. 

Akira sprouted multiple arms, orchestrating a one-man show of precise passes and rebounds.

Jaeyong leaped to incredible heights, executing gravity-defying dunks that left the opposing team in awe. 

All of their skills were definitely fouls in a real-life basketball game. It was even more outrageous that they were playing as a seven-man team. However, nobody was really focused on the technical aspect of the game because they were already weirded out. 

The children watching in their homes were also amused, laughing and clapping at the television. 

“I can’t believe they had them do this,” Bora said, tears streaming down her face from laughter.

“I would pay to see how they reacted to this in real life,” Soomin added, also bursting into laughter. 

In the final moments of the game, with the score tight and only two points behind, June finally emerged and took center stage. 

Despite the roster of ridiculous powers they had already showcased, nobody would have guessed June’s personal power. 

The handsome player morphed into a vibrant pink ball, capturing the attention of everyone on the court. 

The viewers watched in disbelief as June, now a rosy orb, prepared for an unprecedented move. 

Positioning himself at the 3-point line, June launched into the air with incredible force. As he soared towards the basket, the pink ball maneuvered skillfully, navigating through the defenders with grace. 

Seven watched the screen in disbelief, a cheese ball falling from his mouth. 

“Did he…Did he just become a ball?” he stammered. 

June scored a perfect three-pointer, overtaking their opponent. And then, the whistle blew, signaling the end of the game. 

Just when people thought it couldn’t get any weirder, it did. 

June gracefully descended to the ground, only to disintegrate into a shower of perfect little pink cheese balls. 

Zeth and the rest of the team caught up in the surreal victory with loud cheers. They wasted no time picking up the pink cheese balls and eating their fellow teammate out of happiness. 

lightsΝοvel As the celebratory atmosphere filled the air and the commercial seemed to be wrapping up, a careless foot stepped onto the scattered remains of the pink cheese balls, crushing them into a mess on the court. 

As the camera panned upward, it was revealed that the culprit was none other than June, now holding onto his own bowl of pink cheese balls.

Jia gasped as his handsome face was accentuated on the screen. June undoubtedly looked great under the sun, his face flushed from its warmth. 

However, everything went downhill when he opened his mouth to deliver the last line.

He looked directly into the camera, the victorious smile he was supposed to portray looking like a plea for help. Even his handsome looks couldn’t hide the cringe-worthy acting. 

With a forced grin and an unmistakably amateurish attempt at acting, June finally spoke. 

“I love these balls!” June declared.

The screen lingered on June’s awkward expression for a moment before transitioning to the photo of the actual limited edition product of ‘Cheeze’ in collaboration with EVE. 

With that, the commercial ended. However, the impact of June’s line lingered in many households. 

“What did he just say?” Bora asked in confusion.