NOVEL NEXT Chapter 703: Final Club Rankings I
Chapter 703: Final Club Rankings I
Main Auditorium, Yukihime High School, Elffire City.
The air in the auditorium was thick with anticipation. Vivian, the student council president, stood on stage, holding the envelope that contained the final rankings. The student body had fallen into an expectant silence, the tension in the room almost palpable. Everyone knew that the next few moments would define the efforts of the clubs over the past two days, and the excitement was electric.
Vivian glanced out over the sea of eager faces, feeling the weight of the moment. The first- ever Yukihime High School Club Festival had been an overwhelming success, and now it was time to honor the clubs that had worked tirelessly to make it so. She took a deep breath, then began.
"As I mentioned earlier, we'll be announcing the top ten clubs, starting from the tenth place and working our way up to the top three. Each of these clubs put in an incredible amount of effort, and their dedication deserves to be recognized. So, without further ado, let's begin." The students leaned forward in their seats, eyes wide and hearts pounding as they waited for the first name to be called.
"In tenth place," Vivian announced, her voice ringing clearly through the auditorium, "we have... the Manga Mania Club!"
A burst of cheers erupted from the far side of the room, where the members of the Manga Mania Club were seated. They leaped to their feet, hugging each other with excited shouts. The club president, a small but spirited boy named Haru, led his team to the stage with a huge smile on his face. As they approached, the student council members applauded, and Vivian handed them a symbolic plaque.
At that moment, they didn't even care that they got down two positions in the ranking when compared with the first day of the festival. They were only relieved that they managed to secure a position in the top 10 clubs.
"Congratulations, Manga Mania Club," Vivian said warmly. "Your efforts have earned you a place in the top ten. Well done!"
The Manga Mania Club members accepted the plaque with beaming faces before making their way back to their seats, still buzzing with excitement.
Vivian waited for the applause to die down before she moved on to the next announcement.
"Ninth place goes to... the Art 101 Club!"
Another round of cheers filled the auditorium, this time from the Art 101 Club. The students, a mix of creative spirits, high-fived and embraced one another before making their way to the stage.
While the club members commemorated, the other students broke out in conversations as everyone was surprised. That was because the Art 101 Club didn't appear in the First Day Rankings! This meant that on the second day of the festival, they managed to earn more than enough money to secure the 9th position in the rankings.
That was an amazing comeback!
Their club president, a tall, soft-spoken boy named Ren, looked proud as he accepted the plaque from Vivian.
"Your artistic talents really shone through during the festival," Vivian said as she handed Ren the plaque. "Congratulations to the Art 101 Club!"
The Art 101 Club members descended from the stage with their heads held high, their smiles wide as they joined the rest of the audience, who were still clapping in admiration.
Vivian took a brief moment to let the excitement settle before she continued.
"In eighth place," she announced, her voice steady, "we have... the Athletics Club!"
A wave of cheers and whistles came from the middle of the auditorium, where the members of the Athletics Club were gathered. They were a boisterous bunch, known for their camaraderie and competitive spirit, and they celebrated their ranking with hearty pats on the back and enthusiastic hugs. Their president, a muscular third-year student named Daiki, led them to the stage with a grin that stretched from ear to ear.
"Your energy and teamwork were truly inspiring," Vivian said, handing Daiki the plaque. "Congratulations, Athletics Club!"
The members of the Athletics Club accepted the plaque with pride, their excitement evident as they made their way back to their seats, still basking in the applause of their peers.
The auditorium quieted down again as Vivian prepared to announce the next ranking. "In seventh place... the Baking Sweets Club!"
The cheers from the Baking Sweets Club were accompanied by squeals of delight. The club, known for its delicious pastries and desserts, had been a favorite among the students during the festival. Their president, a bubbly and energetic girl named Emi, practically skipped to the stage with her team in tow.
The crowd was amazed once again!
The Baking Sweets Club was another club that didn't appear in the First Day Rankings. But as the students started to talk with each other, they started realizing that the Baking Sweets Club ranking was normal. The club was one of the favorites to appear in the top 10 due to the nature of their club, if the club managed to sell a lot of their cakes, cupcakes, candies, and others they would definitely secure a position in the top 10. So, the first-day rankings were just an anomaly, so after the club adjusted its strategy for the second day of the festival, the club easily managed to secure the 7th position in the final ranking. The students even argued among each other that if the Baking Sweets Club had a good first day of sales, they would figure in the fight for the top three spots.
"Your treats brought joy to everyone who visited your booth," Vivian said with a smile as she handed Emi the plaque. "Congratulations, Baking Sweets Club!"
The members of the Baking Sweets Club accepted the plaque with gleeful expressions, exchanging high-fives as they returned to their seats. The sweet aroma of their booth still seemed to linger in the air, a testament to their popularity during the festival.
Vivian paused for a moment, allowing the applause to fade before she continued with the announcements.
"In sixth place," she said, her voice ringing clearly through the auditorium, "we have... the Mystery Detective Book Club!"
A wave of applause filled the room as the members of the Mystery Detective Book Club cheered and clapped. Their club, known for their love of all things mystery and suspense, had attracted many curious visitors to their booth, where they had hosted interactive mystery games. Their president, a sharp-eyed girl named Saki, led her team to the stage with a confident smile.
"Your booth kept everyone on their toes with your engaging mystery games," Vivian said as she handed Saki the plaque. "Congratulations, Mystery Detective Book Club!"
The members of the Mystery Detective Book Club accepted the plaque with pride, their eyes gleaming with satisfaction as they returned to their seats amidst the cheers and applause of the other students.
Vivian took a deep breath before moving on to the next announcement.
"In fifth place... the Board Game Club!"
A roar of cheers erupted from the back of the auditorium, where the Board Game Club members were seated. Their club had been a hit during the festival, with their life-sized board games drawing in crowds of participants and spectators alike. The club president, Kenji, looked ecstatic as he led his team to the stage.
"Your creative approach to classic games was a huge success," Vivian said, handing Kenji the plaque. "Congratulations, Board Game Club!"
The Board Game Club members accepted the plaque with grins and high-fives, their excitement still bubbling over as they made their way back to their seats. The thrill of their
oversized games seemed to have carried over into the auditorium, with many students still
talking about their experiences.
Vivian allowed the applause to die down before she continued, her voice steady as she
prepared to announce the next ranking.
"In fourth place... the Anime Chibi Club!"
The Anime Chibi Club members erupted into cheers, their enthusiasm contagious as they celebrated their high ranking. Their venue featured several attractions like a cosplay cafe, cosplay contests, anime trivia, and others. The club president, a creative and energetic student named Yui, led her team to the stage with a wide grin.
"Your cafe brought smiles to so many faces during the festival," Vivian said as she handed Yui the plaque. "Congratulations, Anime Chibi Club!"
The members of the Anime Chibi Club accepted the plaque with joy, their excitement evident as they returned to their seats amidst the applause and cheers of the other students.
As the members of the Anime Chibi Club made their way back to their seats, the atmosphere in
the auditorium shifted slightly. The top three clubs had yet to be announced, and the tension was building once again. The anticipation in the room was almost tangible, with everyone holding their breath, waiting to see which clubs had claimed the top spots. Vivian paused, letting the tension hang in the air for a moment longer. She could see the excitement and anxiety in the faces of the students, the way they leaned forward, eager to hear the final rankings. The top three clubs had put in an incredible amount of effort, and their achievements would be celebrated in just a few moments.
The auditorium was silent now, the only sound the soft rustling of paper as Vivian prepared to announce the top three clubs. The moment was charged with anticipation, the students on the edge of their seats, waiting for the final reveal.
Vivian took a deep breath, the weight of the moment pressing down on her. The entire auditorium seemed to be holding its breath, the tension palpable as she prepared to announce the top three clubs of the Yukihime High School Club Festival.
"And now," Vivian began, her voice steady and clear, "we come to the top three clubs of this
year's festival..."
The anticipation in the room reached its peak, the silence almost deafening as everyone waited for the final announcements. The excitement was electric, the entire auditorium poised on the edge of their seats, ready to erupt into cheers as the top three clubs were finally
revealed.