Earlier, Maria had only introduced herself with her name. She didn't mention the school she attended. Could it be that...

“Maria... Are you... Are you already a one-star writer? Oh my God! Are you?"

Dora's excited words made everyone look at Maria again in expectation and envy.

Maybe Maria didn't need permission to watch Star Search because she already had the coveted certificate.

At this point, they all thought she was a one-star writer who would receive comments from the top seniors and the five-star members of the Writers’ Association.