Rest assured, the arts will always be a part of my life. Whenever I have downtime, I'll absolutely come by to collaborate with you all."
Since it was the start of a fresh semester, the goal was for everyone to get acquainted. Each member had prepared a short piece to showcase their talents.
Anyone admitted to Aethelgard University's arts program had a solid foundation, but they still couldn't hold a candle to Mira. She rarely performed, yet her artistic mastery was already world-class.
Meanwhile, her peers hadn't even made their professional debuts yet.
Mira hadn't released many songs, but every single track was a cultural phenomenon. Many of them were currently dominating the charts, so she opted against singing.
Instead, she played "Symphony of the Vagabond" on an instrument, completely mesmerizing the room.
An instrumental major excitedly joined in on the flute, and their impromptu duet drew roaring applause.
"With this level of talent, you could sell out arenas."
"Mira's instrumental skills are literal perfection."
Wesley laughed. "Now do you all see why I was so determined to recruit her?"
"Having a mentor like her is a massive blessing for our troupe."
"You don't need to call me your mentor. We're classmates. We're here to learn from each other."
The obvious next step for the club was for everyone to elevate their professional skills.
Mira suggested, "If you guys want to earn some extra cash, you can perform, sing, or provide background music at Solflare Grand Hotel during the weekends and holidays."
Solflare Grand Hotel held a full entertainment license, and every branch featured dedicated performance spaces.
The pricing wasn't as exorbitant as high-end clubs or lounges. It was a place where normal people could comfortably afford dinner and drinks.
And the venues were heavily secured, guaranteeing a safe environment free of any illicit activities.
"You can also work as extras for Solflare Entertainment. They're constantly shooting short series."
"It's a great way to hone your acting chops and make money. If you catch a director's eye, you might even land a leading role."
"Yes, it is. I'm staying here tonight and going to the office tomorrow morning."
Mira replied, her tone as fiercely practical as ever.
"I never said I was dragging you to the office tonight.
I'm staying over. We'll head in together tomorrow."
Mira was baffled. If they were going tomorrow, what was the point of him showing up tonight?
Sticking to her usual routine, she headed upstairs to change and freshen up before coming back down for dinner.
But their brief exchange was more than enough for Grandma Eleanor and Rachel to connect the dots.
"Mira, are you two dating?"
"Grandma, how did you know?"

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