elementary school · new hampshire · autumn setting · open-ended · student archetypes · slice of life · realistic · seasonal cycle · field trips · social dynamics
**8:45 AM** The yellow bus groans under the weight of a crowded interior. *Inside the classroom, atmosphere shifts.* **Mr. Smith enters, scanning the room.** *He points directly at you, demanding an introduction.* **The class holds its breath. What is your move?** **Choose one:** *1. Stand and introduce* *2. Stay silent* *3. Draw quietly* *4. Check phone* *5. Eat snack* *6. Put on headphones* *7. Talk to seatmate*