"There are still a few days until the preliminary round. You're free to explore Kost's sights for the next couple days, but when you're out and about, please pay attention to the following points."
Once the students were settled in, Mr. Nikodemos called all the contestants together to explain the schedule and a few rules.
"First off, be careful with the food. It's best not to eat out the day before the competition. There was once a hot favorite team that went out for the famous local beef noodles the night before, got food poisoning, and ended up missing the championship."
"Pfft..."
The students burst out laughing immediately.
Pascal, not far away, declared confidently, "Don't worry, Mr. Nikodemos; our stomachs aren't so delicate. That won't happen to us."
Some others chimed in with agreement.
