After Briar and her friends have their turn,Vil and Rook talk about the results of the audition.
Vil scoffs, "Hmph. Theirs was a grade school recital—clearly the work of amateurs with the thinnest veneer of competence. They're out."
"...Interesting, interesting," Rook says.
Rook claps his hands and announces, "Attention, entrants: the audition is now over. We will notify the group that passes tomorrow. You will receive either some news, or no news!"
Hearing that, the groups begin to take their leaves.
Grim says, "So we find out tomorrow? Now I'm gettin' all antsy.
"I was a whole key off during the A melody..." Deuce says.
"Singing and dancing sure burns a lot of energy. Let's get back to the dorm and eat!" Ace says.
"I have to agree. I'm actually hungry myself," Briar says.
"Yeah Let's eat when we get back," Grim says.
Soon, everyone leaves the ballroom and also leaves the lounge. Soon, the door closes and shuts.
Once all the students are gone, Vil explains his opinion of the audition, "The turnout was half casual spuds on a lark, and half amateurs with at least some proper mindset. Losing is NOT an option at this year's Song & Dance Championship. Let us start by sorting these scores in descending order..."
Then Rook says, "A moment, if you would, fair Vil. Gems already polished shine with a predictable luster. Yet with sufficient effort put into polishing, it is possible for rough-hewn ores to be reborn as shining gems. Brighter than the ones you hold now, I daresay."
"You speak soundly, Rook," Vil says, "It will take more than conventional thinking to lay claim to the fairest beauty of all. What matters most for our needs is the ability to ascertain what KIND of gems our labors will produce for us."
"Heh... I sensed the most unpolished potential from the last group of performers. The freshmen," Rook says.
"Really? The girl and her little spudlings?" Vil questions.
Then Rook explains, "If you would indulge me a metaphor, Vil—you are a grand diamond whose radiance draws eyes the world over. Now imagine, if you will, a tiara packed with precious stones all crowding one another out. Sounds like a flattering headpiece, non?
But another option is a tiara in which a single, grand diamond has a smaller, more colorful array of gems inlaid around it. Personally, I would find the latter more tasteful and appealing. Of course, the final call is yours to make. I'll take no offense if you dismiss the thought outright."
Vil remains quiet and thinks about Rook's statement.
"But I trust you know deep down..." Rook says, "That simply brushing up our status quo will never be sufficient for taking on the dazzling Neige LeBlanche. And that we will need a more innovative mindset.
"...Yes, I suppose so," Vil says, "The entrants appearing in this year's Song & Dance Championship will be..."
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Twisted Wonderland Book 5: A Beauitful Tyrant
FanfictionThe National Arcane Academy Culture Fair is coming to Night Raven College, and everyone is excited. Briar, her group, Ace, and Decue hear about a music contest and plans to participate. However, it becomes a problem when Pomefiore's Housewarden is i...
