The authorities had decided to let the students vote and judge by themselves since they didn't want to be accused of favoring Rudy over Mason. However, Rudy wasn't happy with that decision.
'I don't have a fan following in the school. Yes, everyone knows me because I am a topper, but that's it. They don't personally know me or care about me. I am a friend to them when they need something with me, or it's study related, but outside of school, they won't even look at me.
I am telling this because that's precisely what happened in my past life. I was in an illusion, thinking I was famous in school and that I was special, but that wasn't the case. I was over my head for thinking that. But oh well, that harsh realization taught me an important life lesson.
