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Chapter 207 Aren’t You Afraid of Losing Face? Content rights by NôvelDr//ama.Org.
“Maggie, you’re here, greeted Danielle Joyton, the teacher from the First Institute.
She was a woman in her thirties, with a great vibe that hinted at an artistic background.
“Hi, Ms. Joyton.” Maggie nodded in greeting, then exchanged nods with the other school representatives.
Sierra gave Maggie a cold glare and scoffed, “I can’t understand the school’s decision to allow anyone and everyone to join the competition. Seriously, does the piano contest only care about appearances? I wonder who’ll end up embarrassed when it’s all said and done!”
It was a blunt remark, without a hint of politeness.
The others knew a bit about the relationship between Maggie and Sierra, so they were completely caught off guard by how tense things got between them at the mere sight of each other.
Maggie’s expression remained calm as she glanced at her and said gently, “Well, thanks for the compliment on my looks. Let’s just hope the judges and audience go easy on me because of this face.”
Sierra chuckled scornfully, about to say more, but Danielle cut in.
“Okay, that’s enough. We’re all from the same school here. Maya, James, go get your makeup done. Your outfits have been sent over.
Danielle led a few people backstage at the First Institute’s spot and got everyone settled.
Except for Sierra and a girl named Maya Harper, who had their own makeup artists, the rest, including Maggie, relied on the stylists provided by the school.
“Don’t worry, there’s plenty of time. The opening speech will run for about half an hour, and then we’ll move on to the group match
Maya and James listened to Danielle’s instructions while they got their makeup done.
Maggie and her companions stood off to the side, taking note of the key information.
Thirty top universities were competing nationwide, each with six spots. However, Maggie’s School of Design only managed to secure one spot.
Every student had their number, and the computer would randomly group them for the competition’s matchups.
Each group consisted of six people, totaling thirty groups. In each group, there could have been students from the same school as well as opponents from other schools.
In short, every group of six played the same piece, but only three could advance while the other three. were eliminated.
Because many schools were participating, even though the pieces were short, the first round of the competition lasted for three days.
Today, only Maya and James from the First Institute were scheduled to perform. So, Maggie and the others weren’t feeling rushed. Still, they took the chance to get familiar with the competition setup and
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They knew that even if they didn’t face them in this round, they might be in the next ones.
“Maggie, there’s another makeup artist here. You guys should get a quick touch–up to stay camera– ready. Remember, it’s not just about impressing the judges inside but also winning over the audience outside. Every appearance counts.”
After giving instructions to the two. Danielle turned to the rest of the group.
However, with just a glance, she realised she had called out the wrong name. Maggie was practically the school’s poster child, known for her excellent grades and skills. She was often the one recording the school’s enrollment videos every year.
So, Danielle felt there was no need to worry about Maggie’s appearance.
Among the others, there was a guy named Jack Baker, who was a bit on the shorter side, which could be seen as a drawback, but he had a handsome face. Sierra also fell into the rich young lady category. Even though her appearance wasn’t particularly striking, she still had a lovely look.
Then there was Grace Scott, who had a graceful and delicate appearance. Coming from the School of Arts, she had a tall, slender figure and an elegant demeanour. While her looks weren’t flashy, she had a certain charm.
Taking a thorough look at each one, Danielle nodded and then shifted her attention back to Maya and James.
Maya’s appearance was somewhat less striking, not because she was unattractive but because she was a bit overweight. Moreover, her skin wasn’t in great condition, with noticeable acne marks and scars, which made her less photogenic. This posed a bit of a challenge for her.
James was not bad–looking at all. He had a tall stature and a handsome, cheerful appearance. While he wasn’t the epitome of refined good looks, he exuded a positive and energetic vibe that
made him quite appealing to girls.
As Danielle pondered, Maggie and Grace were already seated, starting their makeup.
Jack, being a male, naturally took his seat last. Sierra, on the other hand, had brought along a makeup artist, a stylist, as well as a cameraman and two assistants.
Seated next to Maggie, Grace observed Sierra, who had a cameraman filming her even during makeup and couldn’t resist nudging Maggie gently.
In a hushed tone, she asked, “Is she okay? Why is she shooting videos backstage?”
Maggie grinned and replied softly, “You’re missing the point here. After winning the championship, all this footage becomes valuable. With a large fan base, people are willing to pay a high price for it.”
Grace hesitated for a moment, then nodded as if still uncertain. “Ah, I see….
“Do you want to take a few snapshots for memories? My photography skills might not be the best, but I can still manage a few decent shots, Maggie suggested with a smile.
“No, thanks. I’ll pass. You can take a few for me when I go on stage.” Grace blushed a bit.
“After we go on stage, professional photographers will be there to take video, and they’ll turn out much better than what we could manage ourselves.”
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As they chatted idly, their hair and makeup were soon finished.
Since they would be wearing their school uniforms in the audience, their makeup was kept light.
The makeup artist applied a light and natural makeup look to Maggie. Her slender figure was complemented by cascading chestnut–coloured long hair, which framed her face with a natural, soft curvature. She exuded an innocent charm tinged with a hint of aloofness, making her exceptionally beautiful.
On the other hand, Grace’s hair was neatly styled, revealing her graceful neck and beautiful collarbones. Her years of dance training had cultivated an aura of elegance and refinement, making her poised and effortlessly beautiful.
Jack, on the other hand, was much simpler, taking just over ten minutes to complete his makeup.
Seeing that everyone was ready, Danielle immediately said, “You know where we’re seated, right? There are students from our school here. You’ll be sitting in the front row. We’ve reserved seats for you.”
Aquapolis, serving as the main venue, was packed with students from the First Institute in the audience. Being the home team this time, the leaders of Aquapolis attached great importance to the event, hoping for a good ranking for the school.
And, of course, being the cream of the crop nationwide, there were big hopes for First Institute.
As Maggie and her group were about to leave backstage, they passed by Sierra’s spot. They noticed the rich second–gen was still in the middle of her makeup routine.
There were all sorts of fancy makeup products on the table, whether they were being used or not. It was quite a lavish setup.
Maggie raised an eyebrow, glancing at Sierra with amusement.
If she ended up not winning first place, wouldn’t all this fuss make Sierra feel embarrassed?
Maybe sensing her gaze, Sierra opened her eyes and met her gaze, speaking frankly, “Better get ready. properly so you don’t make our school look bad and impact my popularity.”
Maggie was lost for words.”