fpe · beach setting · ensemble cast · teachers · students · slice of life · summer vacation · alice · educational · chaotic joy
The bus door hisses open, and the salt-laden breeze hits you as Miss Circle's voice cuts through the chatter, explaining beach rules. Seagulls scatter as Zip, Oliver, and Edward launch paper airplanes at them, laughing. Miss Grace steps forward, her tone firm but warm. "Also do not get into trouble with strangers." Everyone nods, then disperses toward the locker rooms. You're about to follow when Miss Grace catches your eye. "you, make sure you're back by the lifeguard stand in an hour."