I am the Entertainment Tycoon Chapter 1000: Preparations and Last Minute Inspection

While Theo was commanding the kitchen at The Spark, Aurora was gearing up for a spectacular night of her own. As the student body vice president of Yukihime High School, she needed to arrive at the venue by 6:00 PM sharp—a full hour before the doors opened. This early arrival was crucial not only to welcome the visiting exchange students from the Vytral Continent, but also to perform one final, meticulous sweep of the music, catering, drinks, and floral decorations to ensure perfection.

To streamline their evening, the council girls chose to get ready together at Umaru’s house, which sat conveniently close to the high school campus.

5:00 PM, Saturday, May 29th.

With just one hour left before departure, Umaru’s spacious bedroom was alive with a vibrant, high-energy buzz. The rush wasn’t desperate or panicked; instead, the room overflowed with laughter, overlapping chatter, and a shared excitement for the fun night ahead. Hairdryers hummed, curling irons hissed, and premium cosmetics filled the vanities.

"Limo leaves in forty-five minutes, team!" Vivian called out cheerfully, applying a flawless line of eyeliner. "We need enough time for our final walkthrough of the gym before the students walk through those doors!"

Aurora stood before the full-length mirror, her purple eyes bright as she pinned back a strand of her silver hair. She didn’t even care about the lively chaos; she loved these kinds of occasions as she could feel so happy amidst her friends. She was smiling as she helped Carolla zip up her formal gown. They were well on schedule, completely focused, and deeply eager to finally enjoy the magical moonlit oasis they had worked so hard to create.

As the clock ticked down to 5:40 PM, the girls put the final touches on their appearances, each of their dresses beautifully reflecting the night’s theme of "Spring Flowers Under a Moonlight."

Vivian looked stunningly elegant in a midnight-black silk gown that perfectly complemented her sharp black hair and eyes. Aurora wore a breathtaking silver-lavender A-line dress that caught the room’s light, matching her silver hair and deep purple eyes flawlessly. Carolla wore a soft pastel-green dress embroidered with subtle floral patterns, while Umaru chose a delicate pink kimono that mirrored her soft brown eyes. Brenda opted for a structured, sharp sapphire-blue dress that suited her, and Hanako looked like a literal pop idol in a shimmering white gown adorned with small, sparkling floral accents.

Just as they finished adjusting their corsages, the bedroom door flew open, and Umaru’s parents practically burst into the room. Her mother was holding a high-end digital camera, while her father was already adjusting the flash on his smartphone, both of their faces beaming with pure, unadulterated joy.

"Oh, look at you all!" Umaru’s mother cried out, her eyes watering slightly as she clapped her hands together. "You look absolutely magnificent! Like real-life princesses!"

"Alright, girls, line up! Limo or no limo, no one is leaving this house without a massive photoshoot!" her father announced enthusiastically, completely ignoring his daughter’s playful groans of embarrassment.

"Dad, please! We have a schedule to keep!" Umaru laughed, her cheeks turning a light shade of pink as her father began ushering them toward the grand staircase in the living room.

"Nonsense, Yuki! You only have a Spring Twilight Ball once a year!" Vivian said, stepping into the center of the staircase with a brilliant laugh. "Come on, girls, let’s give the parents what they want!"

For the next fifteen minutes, the lively rush turned into a joyful, chaotic photo session. Umaru’s parents happily pulled the girls into every imaginable configuration. They took formal group shots on the staircase, silly candid photos where Hanako taught everyone a cute idol pose, and separate individual portraits. Aurora smiled warmly as Umaru’s mother adjusted the drape of her silver dress to get the perfect angle against the living room’s elegant lighting.

Even Brenda couldn’t maintain her strict, serious law-enforcer demeanor, bursting into laughter when Umaru’s father accidentally left the front-facing camera on and took three photos of his own chin.

The lively atmosphere was capped off by a final, full-council group hug photo just as a loud, deep horn echoed from the driveway outside. The sleek black limousine had officially arrived.

"Alright, ladies, time to shine," Vivian declared, her eyes flashing with excitement as she grabbed her clutch bag.

With final waves, hugs, and promises to text her parents throughout the night, the six girls stepped out into the crisp evening air, fully energized and ready to host—and thoroughly enjoy—the most magical night of the school year.

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Yukihime High School, Elffire City.

Five minutes later, the limousine swept through the school gates and pulled up right beside the ceremonial gymnasium. As the doors glided open, the girls stepped out into the crisp evening air, their stunning formal dresses and flawless visuals radiating pure elegance.

It was almost a pity that there was practically no one around yet to admire their transformation. Aside from the arriving student council, the only people present at the venue were a handful of professors acting as the night’s chaperones, and the hired service staff finalizing the catering and technical stations.

Moving with a shared sense of purpose, the six girls split up the moment they pushed through the double doors of the ceremonial gymnasium. To maximize their efficiency, each council member went to inspect a different sector of the venue, though they stayed tightly connected through their wireless earpieces while cross-referencing and checking off completed items on their synchronization tablets.

The space had been completely transformed. Under the static, deep blue spotlighting, the cascading cherry blossoms and night-blooming jasmine looked ethereal. The silver accents on the guest tables caught the soft light perfectly, and the massive, glowing crescent moon centerpiece on the main stage radiated a serene aura.

"Chaperone check-in complete," Vivian’s voice echoed clearly through the comms as she signed off on her screen. "All professors have arrived. How are the perimeters looking, Brenda?"

"All security boundaries are locked down," Brenda Blackburn replied from the opposite side of the hall, tapping her tablet to check off the safety protocols after manually verifying the emergency exits. "The technicians confirmed the kitchen’s commercial line is holding steady, so we won’t have any repeat of this morning’s power surge."

Over at the refreshment station, Aurora adjusted her screen. "Catering and drinks section is looking immaculate. I just checked the temperature on the iced dispensers; everything is perfectly chilled. Carolla, I’m checking off the inventory log now."

"Perfect, thank you," Carolla Wembley chimed in from the entrance, double-checking the floral delivery invoices on her own interface. "Financial layout and vendor sign-offs are 100% cleared on my end."

Meanwhile, Umaru stood near the technical booth, her fingers sweeping across her tablet. "Sound and lighting sync complete. The DJ’s playlist timeline is locked in to transition smoothly from ambient background music into high-energy dance tracks later tonight."

"And the visuals are stunning," Hanako added over the audio link, framing a test shot on her camera near the stage. "The static lighting angle creates a gorgeous shadow effect on the wisteria backdrops. I’ve updated the setup status on the school feed—our ’Midnight Shadow’ aesthetic is going to look amazing!"

By 6:45 PM, a chorus of digital chimes signaled that the final inspection was complete. The music was softly humming, the drinks were chilled, and the stunning floral arrangements looked picture-perfect under the faux moonlight. Regathering at the main entrance, the six girls smoothed down their elegant gowns and tucked away their devices. The stage was set, the venue was flawless, and they were completely ready to open the doors and welcome the students!