After Aetherium left, Himeko said to everyone:
"Everyone, the Grand Symphony Ceremony is drawing closer and closer. We have to reach the finish as soon as possible."
"Considering efficiency and safety, the best choice is to split into pairs."
Himeko looked at Yan Huan:
"March 7th, Firefly, and I haven't known each other for long, so we're not familiar with one another yet... Yan Huan, you might be better off partnering with her."
March 7th hurriedly nodded:
"I have no objections. Let's do that!"
Firefly nodded as well:
"No problem here, either."
Yan Huan looked at Firefly and asked:
"Uncle Two, how's your acting? Don't hold me back!"
Firefly raised her hand into a fist and gave Yan Huan a firm look. "I... I think my acting is pretty decent."
Himeko smiled in satisfaction:
"Then it's settled. Everyone, let's hurry."
And with that, the four split into two groups.
After Himeko and March 7th left, Yan Huan and Firefly went together to the guide in front of them.
The guide smiled and said:
"Welcome to the first stage, [Fantastic Dream Battle], of the twenty-second edition's thirty-third event of the Sunsilk Grand Gala, sponsored by Sodalu? Co., Ltd.!"
"In this stage, you may choose between two challenges: [Acting School] and [Action School]."
"In the [Acting School] challenge, you must complete performances based on three scripts and move the judges before you."
"In the [Action School] challenge, you must cleanly defeat three groups of enemies and reach the finish."
"Now—make your choice!"
After finishing the introduction, the guide slowly stepped aside, clearing the way for the two of them.
At the end of the road was a gigantic marble, with a small door beside it that the two could enter through.
Clearly, it was the vehicle that would take them to the