Let's Start All Over Again, Shall We (Maggie and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 207

Chapter 207 Aren’t You Afraid of Losing Face?

“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

Are You Afraid of Losing Face?

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.