They made a large profit on the second day as well, and, from the third day, at no time was a seat at a table empty. Even on the fourth day of the festival, it was impossible for Lee Hyun to sightsee the festival.
The sight of him must’ve been pitiful because his seniors grabbed the kitchen knife in his stead.
“Lee Hyun, we’ll take care of this place so you should also go have some fun.”
“But I have been entrusted with this place.”
“Is this the Silla Dynasty or what, that you’re displaying such a ‘show no retreat’ mindset? The festival isn’t some kind of battleground either, so go have fun. The other kids are playing like they’ve lost their senses, so you should also enjoy the festival.”
Lee Hyun took off the apron and straightened his back.
‘The festival… there’s probably a need to see what kinds of business the other departments are doing. Even restaurants need a lot of know-hows. The more diverse the information I have, the better.’
“Then I will leave briefly and return.”
“Just rest up today. It’s already 6 in the evening. Since the bar is only set to go until 10 o’clock, we’ll try and do the rest on our own.”
In order to avoid straining the festival’s energy too much, the bars closed at 10 o’clock.
“Alright.”
Lee Hyun looked around the tent bar.
The tables were full of customers, and the students were hectically taking orders.
For the last three days, Seoyoon’s popularity was definitely at its peak.
All the customers wanted to order from her. Due to that, the hardworking Seoyoon had received a break today and didn’t come out to the bar.
“Even if I’m not there, I’m sure it’ll run well on its own.”
As soon as Lee Hyun left the tent bar, he was swept along in the festival’s crowd— people who came with their families, students from other schools, and Korean University students who dressed up and were wandering around.
The campus that had been quiet was now clamorous. It was a place where the excitement of youth could be felt!
As if to breathe in that excitement, Lee Hyun took in a deep breath.
“Ah, how nice. The air is filled with the scent of money!”
A stage had been set up in the grass plaza where he had always unpacked his lunch, and bands were performing there.
Multiple teams from the Virtual Reality Department participated in the athletic meet, song festival, and play.
The results were disastrous!
They were eliminated in the preliminaries in the athletic meet, it was impossible for them to sing high notes in their performance for the song festival, and they said an audience of only a few elementary school kids had come for the play.
“Seems like those noonas didn’t practice.”
[T/N: Noona is a friendly, casual term for ‘older sister.’ Like hyung and oppa, it can be used for a non-family member.]
An elementary school kid wearing glasses with a sharp gaze even said something like this. “How sloppy.”
It was a play criticized by even elementary school kids!
That was the conclusive trigger that sent all the Virtual Reality Department’s support towards the bar.
* * *
It appeared that the other departments had done a lot of preparation in advance, as they were hosting a variety of events.
The Department of Veterinary Medicine brought the characteristics of their department to life and were selling beef.
In the Department of Social Welfare, the students were pushing the wheelchairs of the disabled and elderly as they guided them. It was said that the department accommodated them in a nearby hotel or in their own houses as they personally gave them a bath and performed a meaningful deed that gave the people a gift.
In the Clothing Design Department, clothes they had made themselves were sold cheaply.
The music students were on the side of always having high popularity. Since the pretty female students were performing, there was a swarm of male spectators and they were a big hit.
Stages were set up here and there, and even the small events were unceasing.
Even a flea market that sold off unused products was lively.
It was when Lee Hyun’s steps took him towards the flea market behind the main stage, someone beside him grabbed his arm and dragged him.
“Look, it seems like 1 more volunteer has appeared.”
An announcer was in the middle of conducting Slave Dating on the stage.
The event crew had been choosing Slave Dating participants from the audience, but Lee Hyun had pushed through the crowd and barged in.
A total of 30 male students were participating in the Slave Dating!
The announcer pulled the mic close and shouted.
“It’s time for them to show off their respective honed skills in the talent show. Your master can change depending on how cool a talent you show, so slaves, you should do your very best! Then let’s start with participant number 1.”
Lee Hyun received number 23.