It was the end of the first year, and as per tradition, Business Schools from the countries were gearing up to host the best college fest, vying with other top-tier colleges. Starlink business school, where Krishna studied, was one of the best colleges in the country, yet they had never won this informal competition. There were no judges to decide the winner, but it was a rivalry among the top six business schools to prove who could pull off the best fest. This time, things were different for S.B.S. A new management team encouraged the competition, leading to top-notch preparations. The whole city was abuzz with banners and advertisements; it felt like a marketing fair.

This year, the fest featured webinars and talks by top entrepreneurs from around the globe, celebrities, and much more. For Krishna, who had never been part of anything like this before, it was a dream come true. Determined to contribute, he volunteered, but the main in-charge of the team intentionally assigned him to work outside the auditorium to keep him away from the main events. However, Ishaan and Aarna were with him this time, ensuring Krishna wouldn’t be bullied by the college mafia group.

Excitement filled the air as the fest approached, becoming the hottest topic in town, even more popular than a concert. The rivalry among the top six colleges made it highly anticipated, promising the best food, entertainment, and experiences for the public. Alongside Krishna, Ishaan also volunteered but was stationed inside the auditorium. He wanted to swap places with Krishna, but once assigned, positions couldn't be changed. Aarna offered to help Krishna get a different role, but Krishna was excited about his job outside, escorting guests from their cars to the auditorium and ensuring no one came near them. Though bodyguards were assigned to each guest, Krishna’s task was to accompany them and make sure they had enough water and food. Essentially, he was a spot boy for the bodyguards provided by the college.

Krishna didn’t mind his role, seeing it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with many businessmen and entrepreneurs. He had his notebook ready to Note down any advice he could get from the guests. There were four main gates for the guests, each assigned to different individuals, and Krishna was at Gate 3. Rumor had it that a famous celebrity, known for declining college invitations, had accepted this one. She requested the student database from the college management, citing an influencer program to spread awareness about male modeling. She specifically asked for data on male students to offer them mentorship and guidance. Despite privacy concerns, the new management agreed, seeing it as a unique opportunity. Additionally, several young entrepreneurs, including billionaires, were invited. Some declined, but others were excited to market their companies to 10,000 students, recognizing the great opportunity it presented.

The day finally arrived, and it felt like a festival. The public turnout exceeded expectations, and the colleges received tremendous responses. The event would continue for the entire week, and the rankings would be determined based on previous years' winners. This time, the public had to install an app to rank the colleges based on hospitality, arrangements, food, entertainment, education, and so on. The overall score would be calculated, and rankings would be given. This concept, suggested by a guest, was agreed upon by all colleges and would be managed by an independent agency hired by that guest. This approach would yield accurate results and make the audience more engaged.

The venue, a mansion-like building, was mutually decided upon, offering great space for the expected crowd. Each college had to prepare accordingly. As the time for the guests' arrival approached, Krishna was ready to escort them, hoping to learn something valuable.

The team was on high alert. The first guest arrived with a convoy of eight cars, and Krishna was initially confused about which door to open. He opened them one by one until he found the guest in the fifth car. The guest, a highly respected businessman from a neighboring city, was laughing at Krishna's innocent act. Despite his age, he was incredibly energetic. "You’re so full of energy!" Krishna exclaimed to the old man. "It’s amazing how lively and fresh you are!" which the guest greatly appreciated. Krishna, even talked with him along the way as he also found this personality so interesting, and for some reason he wanted to talk with him forever. However, the In-Charge, Abhishek, saw what Krishna was doing, stopped him, and scolded him in front of the guest. Apologizing, he said, “Mr. Raghunath, please forgive his idiotic behavior. He is a menial and doesn’t know his place or how to speak to a great personality like you. We are extremely sorry for his actions and words.”

To their surprise, Mr. Raghunath was happy instead of angry. He told Krishna, Completely ignoring Abhishek, "Young man, let’s go somewhere quiet. I would rather spend my day with you. It's been a long time since I saw someone like you, who doesn't show off." Krishna replied, "Sir, with all respect, you belong here as it would benefit so many students who are genuinely interested in learning from you." This response made Mr.Raghunath even happier. Handing Krishna his card, he said, “Please meet me at this address whenever you have time. I would really like to spend my day with a genuine person like you.”

Krishna escorted Mr. Raghunath to the auditorium. The announcer introduced him, "As the king of the medical industry, Mr. Raghunath has just arrived. Please give him a round of applause." The audience was thrilled to see him, recognizing him as a gentleman with a helpful nature.

      

To Krishna’s surprise, he witnessed something shocking when he was about to escort another guest who had just arrived. They had only three cars, and Krishna thought they were showing off but not excessively. He wondered who they might be. To his shock, a tremendous number of people from the auditorium ran towards the cars, and the bodyguards were on high alert. The crowd was chanting “Aanya, Aanya,” and it clicked for Krishna that she was none other than the influencer who had exposed the Maestro brothers. The other two cars carried her crew, and she had only one bodyguard, her dad. This made Krishna feel judgy, but he admired her bravery for doing what no one else could: exposing the giants.

Little did he know, volunteers from the auditorium were also there to catch a glimpse of Aanya, known by her renowned name “Sparkling Spirit.” Krishna thought it was a perfect title for her and appreciated the crowd for following a good influencer instead of greedy and fake ones. Ishaan and Aarna were also there.