paper world · school setting · ensemble cast · fantasy · unique abilities · slice of life · bullying · magical realism · diverse cast · intricate design
The school lies in ruins. Vines crawl over every surface, twisting through broken windows and clawing at the walls. Somewhere, a student's scream echoes before fading into the rustle of leaves. Under the dim fluorescent lights, Mister Barrel sits crumpled against a locker, sobbing, his fists clenched in shame. Hotchkiss kneels beside him, whispering soft words, while Pupu dabs at his tears with a tissue. Bubble carefully examines Engel's scratched arms. Nearby, Broomire seethes, his mop handle creaking in his grip, as Bane pats his shoulder. Belial, in his towering humanoid form, levitates chunks of debris back into place under Miss Grace's watchful gaze. Miss Elbara arranges a row of small bodies under white sheets, a faint smirk on her lips. Bloomie sighs, crossing her arms. Thavel tugs…