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Back at Polar Star House, Ryūga found Shiomi Jun observing the growth of spices in the fields.
"XiaoShiomi, do you have time now?"
"Hey? Senior Ryūga? I'm free right now!"
"XiaShiomi, can you do me a favor? The school festival is coming up soon, and I need to start preparing the dishes. I'd like XiaShiomi to help me taste my dishes."
"Of course, I am want to try Ryūga-senpai's cooking! When shall we begin?"
"I'll go buy the materials later. If you don't mind, let's start after dinner!"
"Okay, I'll come find Senior Ryūga after dinner!"
That evening, the members of Polaris House gathered in the restaurant for dinner.
After finishing his rice, Dojima Gin said to Ryūga:
"Have your teachers informed you of the changes to the school festival?"
"Yes, they have already been notified!"
"So, Ryūga, what are your thoughts on this school festival?"
"I don't have any particular opinion, but I've already signed up for the ranking competition at the school festival! Since you guys, Dojima-senpai, want to see the school festival become more exciting, then I have no reason not to participate!"
Upon hearing Ryūga's reply, Dojima Gin smiled slightly and said:
"You have ambition. I was a little worried at first, afraid that you might back down, Ryūga!"
"After all, with a strict punishment system in place, most students in the school are having second thoughts."
Joichiro also spoke up:
"Ryūga, you didn't let us down!"
"We're all really looking forward to seeing how you perform at the school festival!"
Seeing the encouraging looks from everyone around her, Ryūga smiled and said:
"I will definitely try my best this time!"
Riko Ebisawa looked at Ryūga and said slowly:
"Ryūga, we believe you can do very well, but there's something I need to tell you!"
"Many senior high school students will likely participate in the ranking competitions at this year's school festival, so you need to be mentally prepared for that."
Ryūga was a little confused when he heard what Riko Ebisawa said.
"High school seniors will be involved? Really? Weren't they supposed to be ineligible for this competition?"
"Even if they get first place, they won't gain any real benefit, since they'll be graduating next year. Giving them a spot in the top ten graduating class wouldn't make any difference..."
After hearing what Ryūga said, Riko Ebisawa replied seriously:
"It's not entirely without its advantages!"
"There are some things hidden behind this year's school festival ranking competition that you can't see."
"Is there something hidden behind the school festival ranking competition that I can't see?"
Ryūga was taken aback for a moment, but quickly he understood what Riko Ebisawa meant by those words.
On the surface, it seems that senior high school students cannot enjoy the rewards of the winners, but it is important to know that the benefits of the ranking competition are not limited to the qualification for the top ten!
The school festival is a celebration open to all students in the school, and senior high school students can participate individually as well.
Although their individual achievements in the school festival will not be counted in the ranking competition, their results will still be recorded and published by the school.
What senior high school students really value is probably reputation.
If they can shine at the school festival, they may be recruited by more restaurants after graduation. If their sales can reach the top in the region, their future can definitely be described as bright.
Furthermore, there's another possibility: these senior students want to use their strength to tell everyone that they are the strongest group at Totsuki Academy, and that no matter how hard you juniors try, you're just a joke in their eyes.
Therefore, based on the above two points, those senior high school students have a reason to participate in the competition.
Compared to students in other grades, senior high school students have no worries. It doesn't matter if they don't get a good name. If they achieve a lot of sales results, they may attract attention from the industry.
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