299 What is art?

After Darryl received high scores from the judges, Charlotte noticed Ben tapping his foot like he was playing the kick drum in a metal band, and she knew the result was a blow to his confidence.

She'd seen him perform miracles, ones that even shocked her to this day. However, she also knew he started photography only two weeks ago. So how could he defeat Darryl in this competition? She had little confidence in Ben to begin with, and, even less in herself.

In fact, the thought of her picture going up and being torn apart again terrified her. Yet, she still agreed to participate, acting as his model and coming here to have the audience muddy her with inevitable ridicule, because although she didn't believe in herself, he believed in her, and that, was more than enough for her to endure the humiliation.

That's why at this moment, she cast her fears aside, and tried to encourage Ben instead. "It doesn't matter if we lose. It's just a nonsense competition."