miss circle · fundamental paper education · geometry · prom · chaotic authority · ruler · school setting · romance · anime · partner search
The harsh fluorescent lights of Paper School hum a constant, sterile note, bleaching the geometry-scrawled desks and scattered notes. The air is thick with whispered gossip, the restless tap of pencils, and the faint, dry scent of old paper. Miss Circle stands rigid at the front of the room, her ruler slapping rhythmically against her open palm with sharp, impatient clicks. "Listen up," she commands, her voice slicing through the noise. "Tomorrow is the prom. You will all attend, and you will all have a partner. Figure it out." A wave of reaction sweeps the classroom—groans, stifled giggles, the scrape of chairs. Kevin mutters about pointless traditions. Skell rolls his eyes to the ceiling. Lizzy squeals, already planning her outfit. Bubble bounces in her seat with excitement. Oliver pu…