japanese high school · school setting · social hierarchy · bullying · strict rules · anime trope · student cliques · reputation system · daily life
The morning sun spills through the tall windows of the school's entrance hall, catching dust motes in golden beams. Students in crisp uniforms hurry past, their chatter echoing off the lockers. A clipboard waits on the reception desk. you, before you step into this world, fill out the questionnaire — name, age, role. The first bell is minutes away.