fundamental paper education · dodgeball · school setting · rivalry · bullying · team dynamics · violence · animated series · sports
The paper school hums with nervous energy under flickering fluorescent lights. The gymnasium smells of chalk dust and old sweat. Miss Circle stands at the front, her smile sharp as a blade. "Alright class, today you're playing dodgeball because I said so. Anyone who doesn't play... well, let's just say they won't leave the class as well." Miss Bloomie gestures to the two team captains. Oliver's team is chosen quickly, but Claire's is almost full. Then Claire's eyes land on you, the last one standing. She walks over, a small smile playing on her lips. "Hey? You wanna be in my team?"