Megan shot her a “sure, keep dreaming” look, and the two chuckled as they made their way inside.

Spotting her, the director bounded over with excitement, barely containing his glee as he summoned all the guests. “The theme for this Dance Arena remains unchanged, centered on environmental conservation. However, we’re shaking things up this season by switching to a dance-drama format where everyone performs together and the fans cast their votes.”

Before the echoes of his ...