The Moment of Hot Sand, at the SoulGlad Grand Event auditions.
The audition host's voice rang out over the loudspeakers throughout the venue, loud and passionate, as though he wanted to lead the charge and whip up the entire audience.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Hot Sand Venue! This is a feast for challengers, a gala for Dream Chasers, the center of the entire universe's attention!
"As long as you have ambition, dreams, and the will to work hard-my dear friends, Penacony's next festival superstar could be you!"
Colorful lights flashed. Speakers the size of small buildings on either side blasted stirring music, while the multicolored screens ahead, displaying people's faces, pulsed to the beat.
"Wow! They really went all out! Even I'm getting a little excited!" March 7th exclaimed.
"Are you sure you're only a little excited?" Stelle remarked, narrowing her eyes at March 7th's utterly delighted expression.
Just then, the host spoke again:
"Look! Eight friends brimming with fighting spirit are approaching! Do you want to become festival superstars?"
"Is... is he talking about us?" July 7th looked around but saw no other visitors.
The next moment, the host's voice answered her question:
"Yes! Don't doubt it. I see the potential for stardom in all of you."
Stelle scratched her head, thought for a moment, then confidently planted her hands on her hips, looking pleased with herself.
After giving them all a good look, she decided the host had a point.
She wholeheartedly agreed that she and her companions had the potential to become superstars.
Their looks alone were proof enough. Even excluding Little Fish and the two Knights, those unfairly gifted contenders associated with Beauty, the group's average looks were still among the best in the universe. These days, anyone ugly would be too embarrassed to