CHAPTER 18 - LITERARY WEEK

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The large double gates are widely opened, the school banner is proudly raised in the entrance, and the huge tarpaulin is firmly tied on all sides, with bold letters forming the words, WELCOME TO TANTIANA UNIVERSITY'S 37TH LITERARY WEEK.

The university's ceremonial band welcomed the students, faculty, and guests alike. They are about ten people playing lively songs with different instruments, hiding under the shade of a big gazebo tent just a few meters away from the entrance gates.


The calm breeze of late October filled the air, and the autumn made everyone feel a little excited. The weather is neither too hot nor too cold—just perfect to stroll around the campus without minding the humidity.

Since it's a university event, the dean is not strict about the dress code. They can wear dresses, short-sleeved shirts, shorts, skirts, and they can even cross-dress, as long as it's not too revealing. Everyone looked fabulous. Their clothes reflected their own creativity, and events such as this gave the students and teachers the freedom to comfortably express themselves.


Anyway, since this is the first day of the event, the dean required everyone to wear their departmental shirts the whole morning for the opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting for the booths. Everyone didn't complain, as it's only a half-day and they can choose whether to change their clothes for the afternoon.

The opening ceremony is a blast! The main hall is filled with excited smiles and loud cheers. When the university administrators proceeded with the ribbon-cutting, hundreds of helium balloons were released into the air, signaling the opening of the booths.


"Ah, it feels better that the exams are over," Jaemin said with a relieving sigh. He is wearing a clean white shirt with the Medical Technology Department logo printed in the middle.

"Yeah. Events like this are always refreshing to the mind." Haeeun, in her departmental yellow shirt, agreed.

"Neither of us are responsible for booths, right?" Donghyuck, in his departmental navy blue color, asked.


Haeeun and Jaemin hummed in agreement.


"Good. Do any of you have an idea what to do first?"

"I'm craving caffeine. I haven't eaten breakfast yet." Haeeun immediately replied.


Jaemin shrieked and hit the girl's arm. Haeeun hissed and glared at him, but she didn't have any chance to express her pain when the blonde started dragging her to where the cafeteria is.

Without much of a retort, the throuple immediately got on the line to order a breakfast meal. A few students are also there, ordering something to fill their stomachs, but the number isn't enough to fill half of the cafeteria. It's obvious since most of them are in the booths.


"How many times should I have to tell you not to skip breakfast? It's the most important meal!" Jaemin nagged the moment they took a seat on a four-seater table.

"Okay, hush. I'm eating now, aren't I?"


The girl's sarcastic answer made his glares pierce more into her soul. Donghyuck, who's just silently watching the scene, chuckled, motioning for them to start eating.

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