With a round of applause, Class 3-C welcomed Ruby, cheering and celebrating with her.
Hamlyn, Hamond, Henry, Rurina, and Sheryl clapped from their class, their gaze fixed on Ruby, while Fredy also clapped from their classes.
Narumi Sensei stepped forward. “That was an amazing semifinal. Now, in an hour, the final will take place between Sheryl Shinohara from Class 3-A and Ruby Aizawa from 3-C. The winner will earn 100 points, and the runner-up will receive 80 points. Prepare yourselves,” she declared. With a round of applause, she departed, and the students began chatting and talking among themselves.
Ruby, with a big smile, came running with open arms. Henry stepped forward, opening his arms, and the two embraced in a tight hug, Henry swinging Ruby around as their laughter echoed.
Everyone else glanced at them in confusion, their eyes wide. Hamlyn and Sheryl stood side by side, smiling as they watched.