The One True Alpha

 A good leader is a person who takes a little more than his share of blame and a little less than his share of credit. — John C. Maxwell

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Pablo is the kind of person who barely takes credit for anything, even after doing everything by himself. He vocally praises others for their contributions, no matter how big or small, but he never likes it when he gets the spotlight. Often, he would rather stand in the back and let others enjoy the applause and praises. This is one of the remarkable things about a man like John Paulo Nase. He recognizes talent and hard work, yet he is happy to be overlooked and set aside as long as the people around him are lifted.

For someone so talented, there is no doubt that he could have chosen to chase fame and glory all by himself, and he will succeed. He could easily write songs that the general public would easily consume and be hailed as the greatest artist of his generation, but he wanted something else. Aware of his talent and intelligence, Pablo aims to uplift many people for as long as possible. Honestly, this is one of the many reasons why he became my ultimate bias. A very selfless man overflowing with greatness. Last Sunday was proof that I made the right decision in choosing him.

I saw this tweet on X, and a mixture of emotions suddenly overwhelmed me.

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Yes, Sejun. Thank you for not giving up when you already had all the reasons to. 

SB19 paved the way and opened doors for other aspiring artists to have equal opportunities to showcase their talent, but Pablo's leadership shaped the path that the group paved. His members have always been vocal about how he helped them improve, inspired them to work hard, and taught them to believe in themselves. His genuine kindness and compassion radiate toward his members just like a white light bouncing off a prism creating different colors. He is the white light, pure and divine, shining brightly for one purpose, to give color to others.

At the Watson's Playlist concert, I watched in awe as every single group performed with so much passion and drive. In my mind, I knew that part of the reason was because they wanted to show their older brothers in the community that they deserved their spot, and that no one was playing around. That is the kind of competitive vibe the PPOP community needs. No hate or shade towards others, just pure healthy competition meant to push each other to break beyond perceived limits and boundaries. It was an electrifying and magical night as I witnessed the lights from the crowd change from yellow to red to purple to white, and finally to blue. I felt like I was surrounded by the stars shining brightly in the vast darkness of the universe.

And then I remembered, that was Pablo's and his brothers' dream. All I could do was smile.

The final performance blew the roof as Alamat, Horizon, and SB19 performed Bazinga followed by Hit Me and Dagundong, and ending the explosive performance with the anthemic What?. I could feel the heart in every move and the grit in their voices, and it made me feel proud. It's no longer just a dream anymore. Mahalima's dream is now a reality and it can no longer be stopped. Despite the distance, I could clearly see Pablo hyping Alamat and Hori7zon, even providing backup vocals, while Stell continuously danced at the side of the stage. Many A'tin also noticed Justin's worried look when he realized that the other groups were experiencing technical difficulties. They were like big brothers, looking out for their younger siblings.

At the end of their collaborative performance, while DJ Ai was providing the closing remarks, thanking everyone who attended the concert, and doing the final bow for the performers, my eyes zoomed in on my ultimate bias. He was genuinely happy and proud. It was evident in his eyes and smile. I knew he was tired, possibly from everything they'd been doing behind the camera, but he was happy and fulfilled as he watched the crowd cheer for everyone. At one point before the end of the concert, while all the performers were still on stage, I lost sight of him. Then I found him walking towards the back of the other groups. Ken followed closely. I knew what he was trying to do: giving the final spotlight to the others, but in the end, they all went behind him and he was back, front and center. 

This is Pablo, the Alpha of PPOP.

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