It had taken a whole string of procedures.
It really couldn't be completed in less than a month or two.
Especially since, somehow, it had later developed into a more formal process, almost like a show.
First, they went up and introduced themselves.
Then! They made a wish.
After that, just like a nationwide challenge, they opened mystery boxes to reveal their scores.
Why call it making a wish?
Because whenever anyone went onstage, they really did use the display stand as a wishing pool.
"Goddess, please bless me so I can pass the auditions!"
That was relatively normal.
"Goddess, Furina's banner is coming up soon. Bless me with C6R5!"
You should be saying that to Furina and Furina.
"Goddess, please, bless me so I can become rich this year!" Things like that.
"Goddess, I want a limited-edition collector's figurine of you." There were also wishes like that.
Come on, if you really have a wish, use Contribution Points!
What good did shouting onstage do?
"Maybe it's because... these wishes aren't necessities?"
Nahida was held in Little Griseo's arms, rubbing against her soft little cheek.
But Great Tree King, who was holding Little Griseo, merely smiled gently. "I think they're probably just shouting to build up their courage or something, so they won't be as nervous."
"If they really need something... indeed. They'd be more likely to use Contribution Points to obtain it. After all, that's how the Ark has always worked, hasn't it?" she said gracefully, her voice gentle.
The three girls watched the grand spectacle of the auditions from a box at one of the venues.
Maybe it was just an illusion.
Regardless, Little Griseo really loved this kind of sandwich-like feeling.
Great Tree King held her, while she held Nahida.
She was right in the middle, hugging