Guess the DSPCM

Kisha let out a heavy sigh as the cameras began rolling again. "Welcome back... Yeah, wasn't expecting that segment to go that way, but we did learn some new stuff, mainly that Babylon's Vera Babylon is in contention for Miss Racist 2024. Look, I'm a drama whore, but racism's bad, OK. Just look at how diverse my guest lineup is. I get there are people that hate each other no matter what due to bad history, but still, don't be racist, OK. That out of the way, time to get back to good drama. All the lovely ladies from before plus some new faces, come on out!"

Everyone that had been present prior to Vera's interview returned to the set and sat down along with a girl with long curly blonde hair. This was the Israeli Kingdom of Simien's Zehava Kimchi, a vlogger known for traveling the world over and trying various foods and dishes.

"So yeah, sorry about that. All I knew was that Babylonians were said not to get along well with Israelis/Simiens, so I just had you wait a bit. I didn't realize it went deeper than that," Kisha frowned as everyone got comfortable.

"I understand, considering the fallout you had when the Serbians clashed with the Kosovar. But don't assume all Babylonians are bad just because of one racist head honcho. Sadly when you have a country run by an asshole, the negative perception passes down to their people, even if a majority of them don't support or associate with them," Zehava frowned.

"Anyway, let's focus on the positives, and the main reason everyone's here, MALASANGRE!"

Chun-hwa and the members of Malasangre waved as everyone clapped.

"Sorry about bringing you on, then slotting in Babylonia last second, but I figured it was best to save the best for last, you know."

"Well, it makes sense, since everything after would pale in comparison. But if you want some drama, I'd love to send an angry letter to Norway. I was told they wouldn't be participating, yet they were one of the first teams to send players to the salon. We did receive word Mongolia's supposedly decided to skip, but with the chances of them entering before 1, there's a chance we might get screwed. It wouldn't surprise me since after conquering North Korea, they're turning their drooling fangs towards us. We also plan to do something special for this occasion, which meant we have no choice but to wait until 1 to go to the salon, even if we can participate. The staff knows this of course, but still," Chun-hwa sighed.

"And what plans you got?"

"Isn't it obvious? A new hit single," Chun-hwa smiled as she stretched out her arms.

"And barring Fidelma, you got the full collab team from Culture salad and then some. You really wanna try and dethrone Baby Shark as the most viewed video, huh."

"And then some! I want ALL our songs and videos to hit the billion view and like club. Malasangre is humanity's future!"

"That's a PR major at work, but any word on why Fidelma's a no-show?"

"The answer is that one arrives fashionably late," Fidelma smiled as she serenely strolled onto the set.

"And I'm joining the party too. I may be the voice of reason at times, but partying and joining a party's also in reason," Rita smiled as she strolled into the studio.

"Well you are a chill vlogger, perfect for the panel. Gang's all here then. So let's talk with all the band members. First up, I take it I'll be getting no hints out of anyone present as to what this project fully entails, right?"

"The power of the NDA, but it'll be over once we're done filming," Ye-bin smiled.

"Then how about from the collab partners?"

"Sorry, but no hints out of me. But... I really want to give you a hint. Chun-hwa, Venera OK?" Radina smiled as she flicked her hair.

Everyone stared in confusion, with the exception of Venera who blushed and rubbed her head against Radina's cheek.

"Guess it's good. No further comment," Radina smiled as she playfully patted her thighs with her hands.

"OK... Let's try asking... what led to everyone getting in on this."

"Now that we can answer. Culture Salad was a spur of the moment thing, but it lead to us meeting so many new faces. Manager Chun-hwa got her phones out and we were all having dinner these past three nights to plan everything," Ju-hye smiled.

"Then homegirl, Chun-hwa gave gals like me, Pnina, n' Iwona a call and we were here," Lada grinned as she flashed a peace sign.

"And are we just glorified third wheels, or do we get some pie too?" Sadie smirked.

"I won't say no, but no singing roles as those have already been filled," Chun-hwa smiled.

"That's the managerial mastermind. Bet Izetta's wishing she still had hair to pull out with how much you're lapping her," Kisha laughed.

Chun-hwa merely giggled and gently ran her hands through her hair.

"So I take it you're all here till a quarter to 1? Great, then we can discuss more shit. Such as..."

Mifsud raised a browless brow as images of a beautiful blonde-haired woman with fair skin, a beautiful woman with a chic shoulder-length red hime cut, a tomboyish girl with a red pixie and a ponytail, a sporty girl with chin-length curly dirty blonde hair, and a cute girl with long crimson hair appeared on screen. "I thought you said discussion of DSPCMs was over."

"For all the major players, but I was also saving this one deliberately for this moment. But if we get more complaints or I feel like giving a shoutout to the teams sub 65 on the standings we didn't go over, we'll touch on them briefly. Anyway, Moldova's got two DSPCMs, but only one's on the team. Care to guess the DSPCM, ladies? You're options are the beautiful blonde songstress and 3-times Miss Moldova and Miss World, Crina Mătăsos, her go-getter red-headed partner in crime and subject number 1 of potential love interests for Crina, Dumitrița Ioniță, the yoga girl with the dirty blonde hair who COULD be Crina's secret girlfriend, Ionica Frâncu, or my two homegirls, the pixie-perfect countess' daughter, Iulia Iorga, or BMI, aka Bianca Maria Ion. You watch my show, you know who it is. But don't shout it out! Write it down."

"And if we're wrong?" Mifsud giggled.

"I'll just say loser gets her head shaved to humor you."

"Uh, that legally binding?" Rita asked.

"It will be when I throw in a prize of a thousand euros for everyone that guesses right. Oh, but you aren't forced to participate."

"Gambling my prized dreads? I'm down. But, I'm an SPCM, so I think I gotta sit this out since I do know who it is," Lada happily sighed.

"Admirable, admirable, but this is why you write your answers down."

"Still, kinda ruins the fun when you know it. But that's just me. Some other DSPCMs might want the quick buck."

"Speaking of that, Chun-hwa, Korea doesn't currently have a DSPCM yet, but as of today, you're the highest-rated female player in the country. You feel like spilling the deets if you got any?"

Chun-hwa began to scowl. "Not at all. That's all just some side thing with nothing to do with us."

But rumors say a Malasangre member could be-"

"They're wrong. Wrong..."

Kisha could smell blood in the water, but was distracted by the timer set for the guessing game going off. Deciding to come back to it later, Kisha ordered everyone who opted to play to show their answers.

"I know I'm a DSPCM, but I actually don't know this. We don't know everyone off the top of our heads, plus new ones can pop up each day. Therefore, I'm going to guess that from a logical perspective, Crina is the DSPCM," Yanmin declared.

"I'm a DSPCM that knows not it either, thus I make my guess for the fair Ionica, as she practices the spiritual art of yoga which I also practice," Fidelma nodded as she closed her eyes.

"I've never met Crina or Dumitrița, I'll go with Iulia since she's got good goth drip," Helle shrugged.

"Yoga girl for me. Love my pilates and my gossip feed," Sadie smirked.

"Yeah, gotta be the yoga girl," Inara smugly smiled.

"I say it's Bianca Maria. She's always on your show, but so's Iulia. However, her mom's the other DSPCM, so it's gotta be Bianca Maria," Karina nervously declared.

"I take getting our heads shaved means we end up bald like the girls playing in 6B?" Rita asked.

"Yup! But you already joined, so no backing out!" Mifsud playfully snickered.

"Better fucking be Dumitrița, cuz I can't believe I let myself get swept into this without knowing who it is. Unlike the ever fickle Lada, I value my dreads, but I guess if it was for a good cause I'd sacrifice them."

"I'm of the same mentality- Ah, sorry, but I'll have to elaborate later," Iwona smiled.

"Hmm, Ionica seems like she'd be right at home in a cafe serving latte. That's why I went with her," Mari smiled.

"If you're wrong, we paint your head like a melon after we shave it!" Mifsud drooled.

"Uh, I hope I'm right, cuz that sounds a little to extreme for my brand image."

"Legal contracts don't care. You're wrong, you're bald."

"My girl, Iulia's getting too overlooked. Bianca Maria's more background while she's foreground and center. Perfect face for a secret puzzle cafe," Zehava smiled.

"That logic makes Bianca Maria seem more likely. Good thing I put her," Pnina mumbled.

"True, but I actually don't think Moldova had a second DSPCM the last time I spoke with them, so it really is a toss-up."

"Right on the money, cuz Moldova only just got it's second DSPCM a little less than a month ago," Kisha stated. "It's first DSPCM, Božena Bengescu, was consulted for recommendation, but when it comes to DSPCMs, the WWCF decides it all, unlike SPCMs who are directly appointed by a maestro should they fulfill the 800 minimum rating requirement. Anyway, the DSPCM is..."