The 1st bell rang, indicating the start of the 2nd semester.
The brawlers were attending the same school for this particular term. Alice was currently staying at Runo's house as her grandfather was on a tour; telling the world about his latest discoveries, and Julie got her parents to allow her to spend a few months in Japan, and was temporarily residing in Marucho's mansion.
So Dan, Runo, Marucho, Julie, Shun, and Alice, along with the rest of the students headed towards the auditorium where the principal's assembly was going to be held.
"Ah, Good Morning Students!" the principal enthusiastically spoke into the microphone as the students piled in.
"Good Morning, Sir", chorused the assembled crowd.
"I hope you all enjoyed your holidays and are looking forward to the new term. As you know, the 2nd semester is always the one filled with tons of activities. Let's see, there's the basketball and tennis tournament coming up, then the singing competition, the talent show and many more. I hope you all participate or at least try out in most of the categories. Anyway, the 1st activity coming along our way is the school play, which will be held about a month from now."
The crowd cheered, this was the very first time their school was organizing a drama and everyone was excited for it. The Principal continued, "Yes, I hope you all will give it a shot; it'll be a great opportunity to show off your acting skills. With this I conclude the assembly. I wish you all the very best for the rest of the semester. Thank you and good luck." With this said, the students walked out of the auditorium.
"Ooh! I'm sooo excited about the play! Eee...I can't wait to try out! I hope it's based on a romantic theme!" squealed Julie.
"Whatever. What's so great about a school play anyway?" Runo remarked, bursting the bubble in one go.
"Oh please Runo! Just admit you're jealous. You know you can't act as great as yours truly" Julie retorted.
"WHAT? Why I-" Runo was cut off by Dan, who decided to break the argument before he found a dead Julie at his feet.
"Hey! I've got a great idea! Why don't we all try out for the play? It'll be awesome if we all got in." Dan exclaimed.
"But I don't know how to act…" a skeptical Alice said.
"Oh Alice. It's not like all of us are perfect actors, first we have to make the cut and then worry about the next. There's no harm in going for the audition." Marucho said.
"I suppose you're right." Alice replied.
"Cool, 4 done, 2 to go. So Shun, Runo, you guys in or not?" Dan asked.
"Alright, I'm in" Shun replied calmly.
"Awesome! C'mon Runo, you're the only one left. It will be fun..," Dan said.
"Hmm…I don't know. I may give it a shot. I actually want to become the stage manager. So okay, I guess I'm in too," Runo sighed.
"This is perfect! All right team let's go!" Dan said.
"I really don't wanna be late for class on my very first day," he muttered gloomily.
