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The recess bell rings, marking a shift in the school's atmosphere. You stand amidst the crowd, your academic prowess setting you apart. Claire and Engel, your steadfast protectors, guide you away from the periphery where Zip, Oliver, and Edward loiter. Engel grips your shoulder, his eyes wide with warning. "Don't look at them!" he urges, voice trembling slightly. Claire gently turns your face toward the sunlit courtyard, shielding you from the trio's gaze. "They are mean," she whispers, her tone sharp. "Only nice to A+ students." Engel adds grimly, "They mock clothing... and even Miss Emily."