Chapter 29: The Water Activity
The next morning, all the contestants gathered at the dining table and ate breakfast together. Their journey on the island was already coming to an end.
"I can't believe that this is already the sixth day," one of the female participants sighed. Time went too fast. She wished that they could stay together longer. They won't have many opportunities to meet again after the show.
Since the dining table was long, Seojin diligently stood up to get the food that was too far away from Valentin and picked them up for him. The other participants watched their interactions, amazed by how good their relationship was. It was only morning, and they were showing them dog food (an expression that portrays a couple showing affection). They felt like a third wheel.
The filming crew had organized a water activity for them. There was going to be a single winner coming from the boys' team and another from the girls' team. They will be able to enjoy a fancy meal with the person of their choice, whereas the others would have to cook for themselves.
The challenge was to run in the water, reach the marked destination and run back. The first one to come back will be the final winner. The participants all changed into their swimming suits for this water activity.
The male participants walk alongside the beach, showing their abs confidently. As the girls entered with their beautiful swimming suits, the men clapped in admiration. The girls always put their effort into their outfits, showcasing their unique beauty.
The men aligned along the beach as the cold water touched their feet.
"You can do it, guys!" the women cheered for them. They all wished for the man they liked to win the race.
Valentin's red eyes stared at the finish line. He might be laid back, but he was extremely competitive when it came to competing with other people. In his past life, he had to be better than everyone else to become the judge his parents wanted him to be.
When one of the girls blew the whistle, Valentin bolted towards the finish line. The water splashed violently as the male participants ran into the water. The smoothness of the sand underneath and the heavy water made it hard to run fast. Valentin tried to remember the feeling he had when he used the system to upgrade his speed.
The girls gasped when Valentin bolted into the water as if there wasn't anything obstacle. Rushing back and crossing the finish line, Valentin finally came back to his senses. It seemed like his speed had become faster after the system let him experience the power for a short time.
"Congratulations!" the girls exclaimed as the boys patted him on the back. They were all curious to know who Valentin would choose.
It was finally the girls' turn to compete. After a fierce competition, it was a female participant who was more athletic who won the race. Yuna signed in relief when she was in second place. If she had won, she wouldn't know who to pick. She didn't have any interest in the male participants, and she didn't want to bother Valentin, knowing that he only saw her as a friend.
"Valentin, please choose the person you want to spend dinner with," the filming crew said.
"My choice is Seojin," Valentin replied. He wanted to thank him for inviting him last time. Since he had a great time, he decided to choose Seojin. Valentin also thought of choosing Yuna, but he didn't want to mislead her into thinking that he was interested in her. It would be unfair for her.
Hearing his name, Seojin's blue eyes twinkled. He wasn't expecting it. He thought that the judge might choose Yuna or someone new.
"Shall we go?" Valentin reached out his hand, trying to hold Seojin's hand.
Seojin held Valentin's hand tightly and smiled. This dating show was going to be one of the best memories of his life. He was glad that he confessed his feelings. Now he knows that even if Valentin doesn't want them to become a couple, they'll still be close to each other. They shared something special since the judge told him his secret, that he was a transmigrator.
The other participants watched their backs in envy. They also wanted to have a fancy meal, but now they can only cook for themselves. The diner was going to be a disaster without Valentin as the main cook.
When the two winners came back from their dates and the other participants finished their dinner, the filming crew prepared the next challenge. There were a couple of tall black boxes that looked like mini-cabins. The goal was to provide privacy and to block light from going inside the installation.
"The last activity for the night is the kissing challenge. When it is your turn, you will choose the cabin of your choice. The light outside the cabin will turn red when there are no places anymore. You will be given 1 minute in the cabin with another person. You can either choose to kiss them or remain silent. Tomorrow is already the last day on the island, and a kiss might change everything! Good luck!" the staff exclaimed.
"What if we are only interested in one person?" a contestant asked.
"Then, you don't choose to kiss the other person in the cabin," another replied.
"But what if that's the person you are interested in?" someone asked.
All the participants went silent. This game was going to be nerve-wracking. They didn't want to kiss someone they weren't interested in. But it would be a shame if they missed the chance to kiss the one they liked. After all, tomorrow is the last day on the island. They won't get to see each other much after the show since they are all busy and living in different cities. But if they truly love each other, they will try to live together.
Valentin already thought about how to play the game. He'll just play along with the other person's choice. A little peck on the lips wasn't a big deal.