Even if the performance order is successfully adjusted, and even if they manage to appear in front of Scooter, there's no guarantee that the band can firmly grasp this opportunity.
Scooter isn't likely to sit through every band's performance and personally select potential acts based on his judgment.
He's known for his social skills and ability to navigate the industry, so he probably has more efficient ways of evaluating bands at the full moon party.
Scooter might simply enjoy the party tonight and leave the work of observing the bands for later, relying on audience feedback and word-of-mouth after the event.
He understands that his music judgment might not be the strongest suit, but he excels at gauging a band's market potential and audience reception.
As Alice pointed out, Scooter could have better ways to evaluate bands than watching live performances.
The key to seizing this opportunity lies in focusing on their own performance.
In New Orleans, where various talented bands are competing, each band must use their time on stage to shine, connect with the audience, and truly exhibit their style and charm.
Alice's words brought a cheerful atmosphere back to the group. Ollie and Maxim turned to Ronan, who suggested that they seize the opportunity by giving it their all on stage.
Ronan's preferred approach is a well-intentioned and transparent competition through music and performance. Even if they fail, they won't have any regrets.
Ollie, inspired by Ronan's idea, eagerly discussed the need for practice and preparation, while Maxim humorously pointed out Ollie's tendency to make mistakes during rehearsals.
Their banter lightened the mood, and despite the lack of sleep, they felt energized and enthusiastic to continue practicing.
Cliff accelerated, and they quickly returned to the motel to embark on another round of practice. However, practice wasn't going to be easy.
Continuous practice doesn't always yield inspiration, and they might face challenges they can't overcome just by putting in more time.
The band members were under the pressure of sleep deprivation and time constraints, making the situation even more challenging.
Their practice session turned into a rollercoaster of emotions. They went from being full of energy and unity to feeling exhausted and disconnected, then regained their focus, and finally pushed themselves to the limit. The band's practice became intense and almost uncontrollable.
Today's practice was one of the most intensive and focused sessions they had in a long time.
The band hadn't practiced with such dedication since their early days, when they were driven purely by passion and ambition.
It was a bit peculiar. Just two nights ago, they had almost given up, with Ronan's fever persisting, tensions between Cliff and Maxim, Ollie in a daze, and their collective spirit seemingly withering away.
But now, they practiced tirelessly, forgetting to eat and sleep, as if they had suddenly transported themselves back to their college days when they were full of youthful energy and determination.
It had been a while since they felt and looked this way.
As they snapped back to reality, they realized that the moon hung high outside the window, and they hadn't even had a proper dinner.
Ronan vaguely remembered scarfing down a sandwich earlier but couldn't recall its taste. He washed it down with coffee, which turned out to be unbearably bitter. He added sugar cubes and some milk but still couldn't fully enjoy it.
They left the motel in a hurry and managed to grab a quick meal at a roadside restaurant. Ronan stared at his plate of bacon and French fries, struggling to remember what dinner tasted like.
He picked up a coffee cup, took a sip, and promptly made a face at the bitter brew. He couldn't help but mock his own reaction, grinning as he observed Cliff downing a cup of espresso.
Despite their physical exhaustion and sensory overload, they realized they needed to get going. They left the restaurant, ready to face the challenges of the full moon party.