And so, the behind-the-scenes footage rolled.
The screen lit up with the four trainees finding out they'd been teamed together—and the excitement was immediate. Laughter, shouting, disbelief. High-fives turned into hugs.
But no one was louder than Nox's fandom.
@Lady_Nyx: Finally— a team where Nox can shine without having to babysit his teammates.
->@Rumi: Fr. I'm a casual Nox stan, but OMG… this is his moment.
@AliceNoland: NOX IT'S YOUR TIME. Nightmares[1] stand behind you all the way 🌙
When the four finally heard their assigned song, their reactions shifted.
This wasn't the explosive, high-energy track they'd expected.
Instead, the beat was chill, groovy, intoxicating—easy to move to, but vocally demanding. The kind of song that sounds effortless… while quietly demanding absolute control.
A deceptively difficult piece.
Rehearsals began smoothly when it came to choreography. Nikola handled that part with ease, crafting movements that flowed naturally with the beat. But vocally, the song was a challenge.
Isaac's voice was raw and emotional.
Nikola's tone leaned melodic—perfect for rhythmic rap.
Leo carried a rock edge, textured and powerful.
All three were, in different ways, the opposite of the smooth, breezy, playful R&B-inspired style the song required.
Nox adapted fastest—his chameleon nature shining through—but even he needed time to fully settle into the pocket of the track.
That's when their professional help arrived.
A renowned vocal coach—someone who'd trained multiple award-winning artists in Hollywood—stepped in and completely shifted the game. With precise guidance, the four learned how to soften where needed, lean into groove, and let restraint do the work.
The footage showed long hours, focused faces, shared laughter, and steady improvement.
Four individuals slowly becoming one unit.
Then the montage ended.
The stage lights dimmed.
Before they even came back up, Nikola's voice cut through the darkness—a smooth vocal run that woke something primal in the audience.
Clean. Controlled. Dangerous.
🎶 Mmm… in this misty, misty, misty night…
Misty, misty, misty night…
You come back to me, like you always do…
Even when you're nothing but a whisper in the dark… 🎶
The room stilled.
Then Nox stepped forward.
And his fandom lost their minds.
🎶 It takes two to tango,
And baby, every time we move, the whole damn world slows.
Your gentle touch… makes me lose my breath,
Like you're tracing constellations on my neck. 🎶
On the first line, the four hit a playful tango step—something Yone had taught them backstage. A blink-and-you-miss-it moment that earned a smile from Foca himself.
From there, the choreography melted into something smooth and seductive—grooves rolling effortlessly through their bodies.
Isaac took the pre-chorus next, his voice raw but controlled, emotional yet restrained.
🎶 I know you're not real, not really here,
But tonight I let the fantasy draw near.
'Cause when this hazy, misty night ends,
Morning tears you from me all over again… 🎶
Then the chorus hit.
Leo stepped front and center.
The four lined up, bodies angled to the side, leaning back slightly as they moved together—small, synchronized body rolls rippling through them. One detail made the crowd feral:
Their mic-holding hands slid under their shirts, lifting fabric just enough as they sang.
Tasteful. Controlled. Lethal.
🎶 In this misty, misty, misty night,
You're mine, you're mine—just for the night.
You ravage me slow, you make love to my mind,
Never knowing when the end will arrive… 🎶
Then came the dance break.
The slow burn vanished—replaced by sharp isolations, intricate footwork, and musical precision so tight it felt like the music was moving through them, not around them.
At the peak, Nikola launched a flare into a handstand freeze—holding it for five full seconds.
It felt like an eternity.
When the song surged back in, the choreography grew richer—locking elements woven seamlessly into flowing movement, like a lazy river carrying the rhythm forward.
Vocals soared.
Harmonies locked in.
This was the best they had ever sounded.
When the final note faded, the audience rose as one—cheering, screaming, clapping until their hands hurt.
What many thought would be a dip in energy after the previous high-octane performance, became something even better:
a vibe.
The kind that made people sway, sip drinks, and lose themselves.
At home, viewers lifted wine glasses, beer cans, and soju shots like they were in a club.
@CrisostomoIbara: They took us to the club and LEFT us there. What a ride.
@GagaStanner: Sexy without being trashy. I'm deceased. Permanently.
@Totoro: I didn't realize I was holding my breath until Nikola dropped the freeze.
@BBoyRightHook: Nikola making the b-boy community proud.
@Lady_Nyx: My Nox finally shined—and shined BRIGHT. Proud Nightmare 🌕
@GooseOverlord: Even the animals on my farm are cheering for Isaac 😭
@GachaDegenerate: Leo THE GOAT. GGs, King.
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PS - You can listen to "Misty Night" in full at YouTube (@FocacciaBread-Music), Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/album/0bqnjcijVkQ1nqD4EQtr05?si=tgcau-qnQLG119cpjAJBeA) or other digital streaming platforms.
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Full Lyrics:
[Intro]
Mmm… in this misty, misty, misty night…
Misty, misty, misty night…
You come back to me, like you always do…
Even when you're nothing but a whisper in the dark.
[Verse 1]
It takes two to tango,
And baby, every time we move, the whole damn world slows.
Your gentle touch… makes me lose my breath,
Like you're tracing constellations on my neck.
You don't need gold on your skin, love—
You shine like diamonds under moonlight's hush.
I reach for you, you're warm enough…
But every time I blink, you start to fade to dust.
[Pre-Chorus]
I know you're not real, not really here,
But tonight I let the fantasy draw near.
'Cause when this hazy, misty night ends,
Morning tears you from me all over again…
[Chorus]
In this misty, misty, misty night,
You're mine, you're mine, just for the night.
You ravage me slow, you make love to my mind,
Never knowing when the end will arrive…
But oh, it has to happen—
And I hate every damn time it ends.
So hold me in the blur of a dream-lit sky,
Before sunrise makes you say goodbye…
[Verse 2]
As dusk paints the horizon,
I feel that sweet excitement rising—
That pull to shower you with admiration,
To drown in our shared hallucination.
But time went on and the truth sank deep…
You were never real, just the ghost I chose to keep.
A comfort, a craving, a soft make-believe—
A lover stitched together from the lonely parts of me.
[Bridge]
Still I reach out…
Still you appear…
My midnight illusion dressed in silver fear.
If loving a dream is wrong, then I'll it—
I'll love again,
And again,
And again…
[Chorus]
In this misty, misty, misty night,
You're mine, you're mine, just for the night.
Bodies that touch through imagination's light,
Hearts beating loud in a world that's not right.
But it has to happen—
We fall apart when the dawn rolls in.
Still I'll find you in the vapor where fantasies breathe,
'Cause I know you'll come back to me in every misty eve…
[Outro]
Misty, misty, misty night…
You fade, I rise,
But you'll return with the moon's first sigh.
My beautiful dream that loves me sweet—
Until reality pulls you from between my sheets…
[1] Nox's Fandom name