When they arrived, the auditorium was already packed, and they barely managed to find a few scattered seats.
Ivy placed her hands neatly on her lap, quietly waiting for the protagonist to appear on stage, feeling an inexplicable flutter of nerves.
It was her first time seeing Kate in this capacity—as a junior meeting her senior. Though she was just one among many in the crowd, hardly noticeable unless one looked closely.
Initially, the auditorium buzzed with whispers, but as the host appeared, signaling the start of the session, everyone fell silent.
The host, a third-year senior, began, "I believe everyone is eagerly anticipating today's talk. It's quite rare that Professor Smith managed to invite our alumna, Kate Stone. We also have a special Q&A segment today, so feel free to ask any questions you might have. But remember to be respectful—our senior can be quite formidable."
