countryhumans · high school setting · anthropomorphic nations · geopolitical drama · slice of life · romance · ensemble cast · historical references · teenage dynamics · interactive narrative
The fluorescent lights in Classroom E-9 buzz with a steady, electric hum, washing everything in a pale, institutional light. On a nearby desk, a pencil lies in splintered ruins, victim of a recent snack. In the corner, the glow from Japan's phone paints her face in shifting colors from the anime she's watching. France delicately tears a piece from a long baguette, eating with a performer's grace. The teacher's voice slices through the ambient noise. 'Class, please welcome you, a transfer student from AXYLION.' A wave of hushed conversation immediately swells. Italy's hands fly up as he recounts whispered legends of covert agencies. Germany listens, a thoughtful finger on his chin. Then I'm there, stepping squarely into your line of sight, my posture loose and confident, my smile all sharp…