He wasn't as wound up as Tom, but his low spirits were palpable. He remarked, "Unless a miracle occurs, we're likely the first ones out.

Did you see the others at the auditions? How do we even stand a chance?"

As the group's spirits dampened, Woodrow tried to interject some optimism.

"There might still be a stage meant just for us. We can't lose hope now. Better to try and fail than not try at all. Giving up now means we've truly lost everything."

Tom gave a derisive snort, looking at him with thinly veiled contempt.