Chapter 691: The Festival Ends, Dancing with Fireworks
The final moments of the 1st Yukihime Club Festival were filled with anticipation. Theo and his friends had gathered at the main square of the campus, where the grand fireworks show would soon begin. The air buzzed with excitement, and the tension of the past two months of hard work finally began to ease. The festival had been a whirlwind of events, each club pouring their hearts into their attractions, and now, there was nothing left to do but enjoy the fruits of their labor.
That was because even the clubs who didn't achieve the Top 10 would be able to enjoy part of the profits their club attraction made during the festival.
Some modest clubs, who didn't think would make it to the Top 10, were even already planning what to do with the profit money they would receive. Some clubs wanted to buy a few things for their club rooms, while other clubs wanted to spend on club trips to tourist places in the state.
But there were a lot of clubs who were hoping to make it to the Top 10 Clubs. They yearned for the rewards that they would receive if they made it to these select few. They all wanted the fame and prestige that came with the ranking. After all, the top 10 clubs would receive brand- new installations in the new building.
So, with the end of the festival nearing, the clubs became more and more apprehensive about the final rankings. But they knew that they would have to wait for the release of the rankings as the student council would have to calculate every one's earnings throughout the day.
But the show wasn't over yet. The drones continued their impressive display, shifting and transforming into different shapes with ease. A majestic dragon emerged, its body coiling through the air as if it were alive. Its scales glinted in the moonlight, each movement precise and controlled. Next came a phoenix, its fiery wings ablaze with vibrant colors. The bird soared across the sky, a symbol of rebirth and renewal, its form as beautiful as it was awe- inspiring.
As the phoenix faded, the drones began to form the final image. Slowly, a large snow lotus materialized in the sky, its delicate petals outlined by shimmering lights. The lotus was the symbol of Yukihime High School, and it shone brightly against the dark canvas of the night. The crowd gasped in unison, the sheer beauty of the image taking their breath away. It was a proud reminder of their school's strength and unity, a fitting end to the festival.
As the last of the drones descended, the lights around the campus slowly returned, and the crowd began to stir. Conversations resumed, filled with excitement and admiration for the show they had just witnessed. Theo looked around at his friends, who were all smiling, their faces glowing with happiness. The hard work, the late nights, the stress-it had all been worth it.
Ayia leaned into Theo, her hand slipping into his. "That was amazing," she whispered, her voice filled with wonder.
"It really was," Theo replied, squeezing her hand gently.
Around them, the crowd began to disperse, students and visitors alike heading off to their next destination or back home. But Theo and his friends lingered for a moment longer, soaking in the atmosphere, the sense of accomplishment, and the bond they shared. The festival had brought them closer together, each experiencing a new thread in the tapestry of their friendship.
As they finally began to make their way back, the memory of the fireworks lingered in their minds. The vibrant colors, the stunning shapes, the messages in the sky-it was a night they would never forget. The first Yukihime Club Festival had come to an end, but its impact would be felt long after the last firework had faded from the sky.