AFTER lunch, an announcement echoed through the ship, informing everyone that they would soon reach their first destination. Once they arrived, the next mission would be revealed. This news had sent a ripple of excitement through the contestants, and now, most of them had gathered on the front deck of the ship. Some were genuinely eager to catch their first glimpse of the destination, while others were more calculated, positioning themselves strategically to ensure the cameras captured their reactions. After all, in a competition like this, every moment on screen mattered.
Haneul was also there alongside Robin, Seojun, and Haru, the sea breeze tousling his hair as the ship cut through the waves. Earlier, while he and Haru were finishing lunch, Seojun's batch had arrived at the dining hall. Spotting them, Seojun had grabbed a tray of food and joined their table. Then, the announcement had come, and the four of them had decided to meet on the front deck later.