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097 – Planning
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2021-02-12 07:30:00The closing ceremony went on as was planned. The MC immediately started the closing ceremony after Jai went back to his seat. Windlets started marching to the stage and performed a dance. And then Reila the flower bird appeared with her beautiful voice.
The competition had finally come to an end, and everyone left the arena with satisfied belly—heart.
Jai, Darrion, and the other winners were then gathered with the committees. The committees told them about how their training would be.
“There’s a sudden climate change in the training grounds. We have to make sure your dorm there is ready for your stay, so it will be postponed and held in three days. Also, we are waiting for Mac to return,” the head of the committee, Ganshu, said. He had a long white hair and beard that looked as smooth as silk. He looked senior-like.
After that, they were dismissed.
Jai walked back to Darrion’s house with Darrion, Gal
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