Chapter 357: Chapter 357 Banquet.

As Soma predicted, the third day was nothing but a riot. The stall was crowded with people, and the students who had a shift for the day meticulously worked in the morning until noon. In just half a day, when his shift was almost over, the batter for Takoyaki had been depleted."We were sold out, thank you very much!".

Leon, as the representative and our advertised boy, stood before the crowds while bowing his head slightly, telling the visitors that they were out of stock.

The people and other stalls congratulated them before he flashed his bright smile, making the bustling atmosphere livelier with a pleased mood.

Unlike the front, Soma and the people who eventually put in the back rested their sluggish bodies behind the stall, enjoying the cool breeze brushing their skin, skin glistening with sweat while catching their breath. But a smile of satisfaction could be seen around their face, for they succeeded in delivering their best to please the customers and give them the best moment when visiting the Academy.

Not only the Class-A stall, but the others also almost ran out of stock for not only was it free, but it was also delicious, for the good ingredient the school prepared. For example, one of the Takoyaki ingredients is a monster octopus, which is classified as a rank-D monster that came from the Sea in Japan. Some say monster meat is much more delicious than a regular one, hence why the Academy used it.

Soma inhaled deeply before he stood up, stretching his body, then turned to Hina, who was still trying to catch her breath. He chuckles, takes something out of his relics, and gives it to her and the other person who worked in the kitchen.

"Here, Hina dehydrates yourself, you too!".

"Thanks, Soma".

"Thank you".

He also opened up a bottle before gulping the contents washed his barren throat. They spend the time calmly, immersing themselves in their dream before it is time for the two to have time for themselves.

Soma and Hina, who have already recovered, stroll around, watching the still bustling place. They wanted to have some tastes from other stall food, but the stall had to prioritize the visitors over the students. Reluctantly, the two resume their walks until they arrive at a desolate place devoid of people walking; a single bench stands on the side, and a lush tree behind it acts as a canopy for people to take shelter.

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"Let's take a break".

Hina nodded her head, agreeing with Soma's idea, but they were not particularly tired or what; they just wanted to settle down somewhere they could be alone, just the two of them.

Simultaneously, Soma and Hina did not choose the benches but instead sat directly below the tree; the rustling grass, accompanied by the smell of soil, soothed their minds. Hina spread her hands up, taking much oxygen through her nose, and spread her feet wide, hands back, while Soma hesitated to choose between soil or soft, supple, unblemished twin mounts beside him.

Probably noticing his stare, Hina's face flushed red before she tapped her thigh, telling Soma to take a nap if he would.

"Are you sure?".

"Why not?".

"I will take on your offer then. Fuu, that's much better!".

The moment his head lay on top of her tight, Soma's entire nerves screamed in ecstasy at how soft and springy the texture was, and his mind began to scatter away, spreading joy into the universe.

Seeing the ecstatic expression from Soma made Hina part her lips in humour as she chuckled; time slowed as she started to caress his smooth hair. Soma closed his eyes, feeling the warm and gentle touch on his head, which reminded him of his home.

"You know what, Hina".

"What?".

"Later this Winter vacation. I plan to visit my Aunt. Do you also want to come?".

"Can I come?".

Soma's eyes shot open, and looked at Hina with a baffled expression.

"Why do you ask that? Of course, if you don't want it, then you don't have to".

"I see, let me see".

Hina paused as she pondered her choice; her usual winter vacation would be staying at home with her parents, celebrating Christmas and New Year at home. It has been happening all the time, so when Hina was given a new choice and experience, she tilted her mind to the latter. "Well, I can contact my parents later. I am sure they will give me permission if Soma is also present".

"...I don't have a plan for the vacation, so, might as well go there. Besides, visiting China is written on my basket list".

"Hoo, You have those kinds of things?".

"Well, yeah somehow it just slipped from my mouth".

"Haha, is that so?".

The two leisurely spent their time under the tree as a witness of their intimate relationship. Both of them lost track of time until their bodies stiffened, feeling an uncomfortable gaze that came from another party.

Soma turned to the source and found many male students standing a bit far away from their place, hesitating to approach the place. He looked up to see Hina's frowning face. Reluctantly, he parted away with the softness that held his head and stood up to face the male students.

"Hina, wait here!".

Soma moved his feet, approaching their side without waiting for a reply. It shows clearly that they know Soma's identity well. His fearsome strength and merciless mind for beating a senior half-dead made some of the male students pale, looking at his figure up close.

In this ocean of hesitation, one boy stepped up; he was of average height, wearing a round glass and his hair was cut into a bowl pattern, giving him the impression of a gloomy guy. However, Soma saw no indication of that.

The boy's posture straight and gaze lifted high, he took a step further, closing his distance with Soma before clearing his throat.

"Uhum, you must be, the excellency Soma".

Soma raised his brows in wonder, asking himself just where that nickname came from. He shook his curiosity and decided to play along with their whim.

"Yeah, what do you want?".

When Soma put a bit of strength into his tone, the boys flinched, and some of them took a step back, their faces pale.

"I am sorry to disturb your happy moment with your partner, but here we have an offer to make for you!".

The bowl-cut boy took out a sheet of paper, a brochure filled with pink letters and attractive emoji. Feeling slightly intrigued, Soma decided to take a look and read the content before his eyes bloated in surprise at the offer. Sёarch* The ηovelFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Is this real?".

Noticing that Soma had gotten baited, the bowl-cut boy spread his lips as he fixed the glasses in his face; his eyes shone in a mysterious light, reflecting the hidden desire he kept inside as he whispered.

"How was it, do you happen to be interested in this kind of event?".

*****

Several hours after that, Soma and Hina arrived at the hall to witness the closing ceremony that the committee had announced earlier.

"What in the world happened here?".

"Haha, surprised?".

Her face filled with incredulous sight, watching the venue that was well built in the hall; it's a grandiose place, with a wave of red curtain hung behind, two small entrances from the side hidden behind a wall, a wooden stage that was strong enough to withstand an A-rank awakener's might, and a finishing touch, a single mic placed in the middle.

What baffled her most was; the crowds of people, mostly the students, gathered around the place; it was filled with buzzed energy, and a mix of excitement and hope filled their blazing eyes.

She couldn't comprehend what is actually happening here. She scanned the area, looking for the other two girls to come to her side after a slight notice she sent using her message group.

Soma decided to drag her to a more empty space behind the crowds, where they could see the full picture of the event. He was already briefed on what would actually happen earlier the moment he read fully the sheet of paper he received from that boy.

However, after deep consideration, he disclosed the information to Hina, and then he outright rejected the boy's offer, who left with a hunched back. Soma could also see a dark cloud weighing them down, drowning in their sorrow.

"Where are they?".

While Hina was impatiently waiting for the other girls to come, Soma felt a slight vibration coming from his pocket, and curiosity piqued him, so he looked at the messages. And his face stiffened before cracking, and then he burst out in laughter.

"Ahahaha, those two really".

"Wait, Soma what happened?".

At the same time as Hina's stunned voice echoed, the light dimmed, and slight murmurs disappeared from the place, making it eerily death-quiet. A moment later, a single light cascaded down onto the stage and lit a figure of a senior male wearing a butler suit, holding a portable mic in hand.

Silence descended into the place as they waited eagerly for the event to start. As the tension built up, the guy on the stage grinned before he opened his mouth.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to our humble stage to witness our long cherished wishes finally here!".

Several colourful lights began to light, dancing around on the stage, accompanied by an anticipated drum sound behind.

"This time, right here we will witness elegance, confidence and beauty that shine upon not just in appearance, but in talent and heart. Let's give our heartfelt support to the Lady that willingly participated in this event, as we begin our first Banquet of Beauty!".