STM2 Episode 2 - 'A Blue Sound'

## Introduction

### After the *Previously* montage, we meet the next seven contestants.

**[BLESSING \*C\*]:** Walking along with the other girls, it be like a dream come true!

**[BLESSING \*C\*]:** The world of fashion be so fascinating, but I always got told that it's not realistic. Especially by my parents.

**[BLESSING \*C\*]:** Yet, here I am. Ready to prove to mama and papa that Blessing's got it!

**[JUSTINE \*C\*]:** I'm ready to leave the hellhole that is Middle of Nowhere, Australia, and really make a name for myself. Justine Mackrell, internationally famous supermodel, how rad does that sound?

**[JUSTINE \*C\*]:** Some of the other girls look so cool, I totally need to ask for some of their socials later.

**[JUSTINE \*C\*]:** One thing though...

**[JUSTINE \*C\*]:** Why are there so few of us?

### The girls meet Noe and Randa, who introduce the split premiere twist.

**[NOE]:** Hello, girls, I trust you've made your way to Montreal well? It truly is a beautiful city.

**[HÀ GIANG \*C\*]:** Noe is someone who I really admire, as someone who also identifies in the trans umbrella. The fashion industry is really oversaturated with cis-gendered White girls, so I'm excited to go on this journey with them as one of my mentors.

**[HÀ GIANG \*C\*]:** If this competition goes well enough, I'd be taking part in changing the fashion scene. That's just so amazing to me.

**[RANDA]:** Anyways, you might have noticed that there's only seven of you. There's actually another batch of seven competing simultaneously in Vancouver, and you will be meeting them next week.

**[NOE]:** We are also bringing back the shoot-out twist from last season, if you're wondering. This means that the girls who performed the worst will go against each other in the next week, where one would move on, while the other gets eliminated.

**[NOE]:** Once we get to next week, the two worst performing girls would be nominated. This week, it'll just be one of you going against another girl from the other batch.

**[LUNE \*C\*]:** Looking at the other girlies, I'm not afraid. It'll be interesting to see how this competition will play out with these twists, but I'm confident I will make it far nonetheless.

**[LUNE \*C\*]:** I don't need to be told, I already know I'm meant to be a superstar.

## Challenge

### Noe and Randa introduce the challenge.

**[RANDA]:** So! We've decided that while we totally can give you some time to rest, we're going to throw you into a challenge instead!

**[ANGELA \*C\*]:** I can't believe we have to work, already! I came all the way from Central America, let me breathe!

**[NOE]:** You'll be grouped into three groups: two pairs and one trio. You'll be tasked with styling yourselves, and then producing different type of social media posts showcasing your looks. The group we think did the best will get to keep their outfits, and have their post posted on ASOS's official social media!

**[RANDA]:** And just in case you're curious, the other girls in Vancouver are doing the same challenge and will be doing the same photoshoot as you are. So, I will not hear any unfairness-talk from any of yous.

**[VANNA \*C\*]:** I was excited when I heard what we had to do. I study filmography back home, so I definitely know my way around a camera!

**[NOE]:** We're just going to divide the groups the way that you're standing. Justine, you'll be with Lune doing an Instagram post.

**[NOE]:** Angela and Blessing, you're one pair making a TikTok.

**[NOE]:** which leaves Vanna, Olivia, and Hà Giang as our trio! You'll be making a YouTube short.

**[RANDA]:** You'll have... some time to do the challenge. Idk either lol you'll know when time is up!

**[NOE]:** Feel free to take full advantage of the Montreal city scene! Your time starts...

**[NOE]**, **[RANDA]:** NOW!

### The trio discuss their strategy.

**[VANNA]:** I think since I'm probably the most experienced with a camera, I'll go ahead and film the short.

**[OLIVIA]:** Alright.

**[HÀ GIANG]:** Fine by me!

**[VANNA]:** Well, let's talk game plan. Since there's more of us, there's quite a bit we can do with our thing.

**[OLIVIA]:** I was wondering, actually, why we're doing a Short, while another group is doing a TikTok. Aren't those basically the same thing?

**[VANNA]:** Well, the TikTok group have a bit more creative freedom in terms of editing, while we can only do so much.

**[OLIVIA]:** I see... that kinda sucks, though.

**[VANNA]:** Yeah, now that I've said it out loud, we are at a bit of a disadvantage.

**[VANNA]:** We'll just have to make it short and sweet.

**[HÀ GIANG \*C\*]:** It kind of felt like Olivia and Vanna were carrying this conversation, to be honest. I feel bad being a freeloader, but I don't really have any ideas!

**[HÀ GIANG \*C\*]:** Who the heck even watches YouTube Shorts, anyways?

### Angela and Blessing figure out the TikTok app.

**[ANGELA]:** I think this alleyway would be good! Let's just shoot here.

**[BLESSING]:** Good idea.

**[ANGELA \*C\*]:** I've never filmed a TikTok before. And since Blessing has never used the app at all, we both agreed to do something easy.

**[ANGELA \*C\*]:** Our plan is to just show off our lewks and be pretty. I don't know about you, but that sounds like a pretty good plan!

**[BLESSING]:** Help, how you turn this thing on?

**[ANGELA]:** I think you just press the button?

**[BLESSING]:** Oh okay, got it.

**[ANGELA]:** We'll have to cut you walking into frame out later.

**[ANGELA]:** Okay! Do your thang, bestie!

**[BLESSING]:** Was that good?

**[ANGELA]:** Let me see...

**[ANGELA]:** Oh no.

**[BLESSING]:** What happened?

**[ANGELA]:** Where did the clip go? I swear I didn't press anything!

**[BLESSING]:** An accident, maybe. Is there an undo button?

**[ANGELA]:** I don't see it!

**[BLESSING]:** Let's just do again, no problem!

### Angela and Blessing redo the clip, but to no avail.

**[BLESSING]:** Wait, what does this button do?

**[ANGELA]:** Fuck! That just exited us out of the thing!

**[ANGELA \*C\*]:** We ended up redoing it so many times because somehow our butterfingers kept deleting the clip we did!

**[BLESSING]:** Okay! Not pressing nothing! What do we do next?

**[ANGELA]:** Let's just head back and figure out editing there. I'm starting to see double from being in this place for so long.

**[BLESSING]:** Same.

### Justine and Lune struggle to work as a team.

**[LUNE]:** Okay, take some photos of me here. I can trust you to use a camera, right?

**[JUSTINE]:** Sure thing, mom.

**[JUSTINE \*C\*]:** Man! I was hoping to be paired up with someone cool, but I can not stand my partner!

**[LUNE]:** Wait, stand on that rock and tilt your camera down. It'll look cool.

**[JUSTINE]:** You want me to stand on *that*?!

**[LUNE]:** Either you do as I say, or you won't be in the carousel.

**[JUSTINE]:** Fine...

**[JUSTINE \*C\*]:** Lune's so bossy! And I get wanting nice photos, but there's a way to ask people for things *nicely*!!

**[LUNE]:** None of these photos are usable. Do you even know how to use a phone camera?

**[JUSTINE]:** You- I'd like to see you do better!

**[LUNE]:** Right, step aside and let me show you how it should be done.

**[LUNE \*C\*]:** It's only the first challenge, but I clearly show that I'm serious about this competition. I'm not about to let some kid sabotage this challenge for me.

**[LUNE]:** Lie down on the ground.

**[JUSTINE]:** Excuse me?

**[LUNE]:** That wasn't a suggestion.

**[JUSTINE \*C\*]:** She was even bossier this time around! I'm not having a fresh cut swag time right now, y'all! My clothes are dirty, my hair's muddy...

**[JUSTINE \*C\*]:** If we don't win this challenge, I'm gonna be soo mad.

**[LUNE]:** Let's use these pictures.

**[JUSTINE]:** Fine..

### Lune doesn't like how her photos turned out.

**[JUSTINE]:** What is it?

**[LUNE]:** Actually, I want to redo my pictures. What's the time?

**[JUSTINE]:** We have... fifteen minutes left.

**[LUNE]:** Okay, that should be fine. Let's walk around and see if there's anywhere nice.

**[JUSTINE]:** Are you joking?

**[LUNE]:** Do you think I would joke?

**[JUSTINE]:** We seriously don't have the time, Lune! We still need to edit and fine tune our photos...

**[LUNE]:** Maybe you should have taken better pictures of me then.

**[JUSTINE]:** By the time we find somewhere else that reaches your high ass standards, the sun will have exploded. Let's just go.

**[LUNE]:** If not making it in time is what you're worried about, go. I'll redo my photos myself.

**[JUSTINE]:** Suit yourself.

**[LUNE \*C\*]:** I'm a woman who knows what she wants, and I will not stop until I get what I want. I know better than to rely on a child to get the results I want. Which is why I let her go.

**[LUNE]:** Let's see if there's a self-timer setting here somewhere...

### The trio film their short.

**[VANNA]:** Perfect, now let's just have a shot together with me.

**[VANNA \*C\*]:** Our challenge couldn't have gone any smoother! Olivia and Giang are both very easy people to work with, and they're pretty nice too!

**[VANNA]:** I think that's a wrap!

**[VANNA \*C\*]:** Even though they're not people I would normally hang out with back home, I don't think I'll mind being friends with them throughout the show.

**[HÀ GIANG]:** Yay! I'm glad we're done! Let's head back, then.