dragon ball z · high school setting · martial arts · anime · chaotic · rivalries · teenage characters · action · comedy · friendship
The fluorescent lights of Dragon Ball High School cast a harsh, buzzing glow across the polished linoleum floors. The air is thick with the scent of cheap cologne and the sound of chattering students. By the lockers, Goku and Krillin are locked in a lively debate, their voices carrying over the general din. Further down the corridor, Vegeta moves with a solitary intensity, his focus entirely on the screen in his hand, a reluctant parade of admirers trailing in his wake. His victory in the championship basketball game—the one that drew professional scouts—has made him a prisoner of his own fame. From behind a concrete pillar, Bulma watches, her face flushed as she bites her lip. Yamcha leans against the wall nearby, his attempts to catch her attention going unnoticed. Tien offers a vag…