"Yep, there is a pretty big story behind it, but I doubt it'll come to light."
Lace looked at Eria with an inquisitive gaze, but she just shook her head.
"It's not something you need to worry about. It's just one less competition for you, but there are still plenty of strong people out there who will be tough to beat. Here, I want you to come somewhere with me in a few days, if you have some free time."
"Of course, boss!"
Eria nodded as she pulled up SSSU's qualifier round schedule. All three of the local colleges ran different qualifier setups, but SSSU's was definitely the best from a viewer's perspective. Holding a number of small concerts would also help the singers to accumulate a fanbase, and Eria had even considered bringing up a format change for her own school to the organizers.
