Chapter 369: We really should

The video continues.

【Everyone, the time for the Harmony Music Ceremony is drawing near—we must reach the finish line as soon as possible....】

【Considering efficiency and safety, pairing up is the best option.】

【I've only just met March 7th and Young Lady Feiyu; we're not yet familiar with each other...】

【Star partnering with her might be safer.】

Before the competition began,

Himeko was formulating a plan.

【I have no objections—let's do it!】

March 7th had no objection to Himeko's suggestion.

【Hmm, I'm fine with it too.】

Feiyu nodded.

【With me around, we'll totally dominate.】

Seeing this,

Star patted her chest and assured them.

【Then that's the pairing—everyone, move quickly.】

Hu Tao: "Hehe, Little Grayhair is so confident!"

Hu Tao: "Are you really that sure you can clear these stages?"

Star: "Of course, we'll totally dominate."

Miss Qingque: "I get it—you do the 'gaga,' and Young Lady Feiyu handles the 'wins,' right?"

Star: "Damn, why state the obvious?!"

March 7th: "Eh—?!"

March 7th: "So 'gaga wins' means THIS?!"

March 7th: "That's way too weak!"

Star: "What are you talking about!"

Star: "Being able to 'gaga' is a skill too!"

Paimon: "That's right—being able to 'gaga' is definitely a skill."

Paimon: "Paimon is very good at 'gaga'!"

Xiao: "Gaga—mechanical—gaga?"

Paimon: "Ehehe... isn't that exactly it?"

Feiyu: "Er... if it's combat... I'm quite skilled at that."

Feiyu: "But clearing stages... I've never participated in one before?"

Star: "I'm doing it for the first time too."

Star: "It's all minor issues."

Star: "Clearing stages? How much harder can it be than combat?"

Feiyu: "I... I'll handle the 'gaga' then..."

Feiyu: "You take care of the stage clearing..."

Star: "Fine then—I'll absolutely crush these stages!"

The video continues.

Himeko and March 7th went to another competition venue.

Meanwhile, Star and Feiyu walked toward the entrance of the first stage.

【Welcome to the 20th Annual, 33rd Edition of the Hot Sand Festival, sponsored by Su Leda Corporation—Stage One: The Dreamlike Duel!】

【In this stage, you may choose between the Acting Division or the Action Division.】

【In the Acting Division, you must perform according to three scripts and impress the on-site judges.】

【In the Action Division, you must defeat three groups of enemies cleanly and reach the finish line.】

【Now—make your choice!】

After arriving at the entrance,

the guide who had been waiting there,

gave them a detailed explanation of

the rules of Stage One,

and asked them to choose.

【Then let's pick the Acting Division.】

Star and Feiyu discussed for a while,

and finally decided to choose the Acting Division, which they had never experienced.

They then boarded the track cart

and arrived at the Acting Division's challenge site.

Hu Tao: "I thought Star and the others would pick the Action Division."

Hu Tao: "I didn't expect them to choose the Acting Division in the end."

Feiyu: "Honestly, I also thought the Action Division might be simpler for us."

Star: "But always fighting isn't fun, is it?"

Star: "Don't you want to see our performance?"

Paimon: "Exactly, the battle was pretty thrilling, but it was just a few bangs, crackles, and whooshes, and then it was over."

Paimon: "But in terms of spectacle... a performance should still look better, right?"

Lumine: "Goodness, since when did you get so good at using adjectives, Paimon?"

Lumine: "That's actually quite vivid..."

Silver Wolf: "Being able to see Firefly perform — this is truly a super-duper rare occurrence."

Silver Wolf: "I can only say, you picked a great one!!"

Firefly: "I... I don't know how to perform..."

Firefly: "What if I make a fool of myself?"

Furina: "Don't worry, Young Lady Firefly."

Furina: "No actor is born knowing how to do it."

Furina: "Everyone has to slowly learn and improve themselves."

Furina: "So no one will laugh at you."

Navia: "Exactly — we're really looking forward to the performance by Young Lady Firefly and Young Lady Stelle."

Firefly: "Um... then I hope our performance can satisfy everyone..."

The video continues.

【Dream Stage of Drama — if you have a dream, come on up!】

【Welcome to the Stage of the Acting Pros!】

【Please step onto the stage and move the judges with your heartfelt performance!】

【The next Galaxy Star of Penacony — is you!】

After arriving at the challenge venue,

a grand broadcast rang in the ears of Stelle and Firefly.

Afterwards, the two began following the directions toward the stage.

【Two contestants, allow me to explain the rules of this stage to you.】