Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.
❟❛❟ CHAPTER SIXTEEN ❟❛❟
"ONE TWO! ONE TWO!"
Mina's voice boomed in the common room that afternoon. The right side of the common area had been transformed into a makeshift practice space for the upcoming Cultural Festival. Sofas, tables, and chairs had been pushed against the walls to create more room. Near the elevator and entrance, the dance team, led by Mina, was energetically rehearsing their choreography. On the opposite end, near the bathroom, was filled with the rhythmic sounds of instruments as Jirou led the band team.
Meanwhile, the stage effects team was huddled in the common room on the left wing, clustered around a sofa in front of the TV. A table nearby was cluttered with scribbled notes, diagrams, and a laptop displaying videos of stage effects for inspiration.
"No matter how awesome the show is, the audience is gonna get used to anything quickly," Sero said, leaning back with a thoughtful expression. "Like, they'll be hyped when Aoyama turns into a disco ball, but after a minute, it's old news. We need something more to keep them hooked."
"I see..." Todoroki nodded in understanding. "So what should we do to keep them engaged?"
Kirishima scratched his chin thoughtfully. "How about this... for the opening, Aoyama transforms into the disco ball. Then, midway through the show... he starts moving around the stage in all directions. It would keep things dynamic!"
"That's a great idea, bro!" Sero agreed, clapping Kirishima on the back.
"Then we need someone strong to move him," Todoroki mused, rubbing his chin. "Maybe Sato or Midoriya could do it?"
"We should check with Mina first," Sero suggested. "They're from the dance team, after all."
Todoroki went back to watching the reference video on his laptop, watching it intently until he got a new idea. "But wouldn't it be kind of... I don't know, plain if it's just a disco ball and some ice flakes?"
Kirishima's eyes lit up. "You're right! We need something more, like confetti or something!"
"Can Yaomomo make some?" Sero asked, looking around.
Kirishima shook his head. "Nah, she's busy with the band. Isn't there an automatic confetti machine we could use?"
"It must be expensive, Kirishima. Don't start."
"Maybe I can help," Akame's quiet voice cut through their brainstorming, causing them to turn toward her in surprise.
Todoroki frowned slightly, concerned. "It won't interfere with your practice for the beauty pageant, will it?"
