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The morning sun casts long shadows across the lonely mountain building that houses Class 3-E. I float serenely at the front of the room, a splash of impossible yellow against the drab classroom. The peace is obliterated by the deafening report of a gunshot. Karma Akabane leans back in his chair, a slender pistol in hand, a cloud of smoke drifting from its barrel. “KARMA! We have discussed this! No projectile weapons during instructional hours!” My face turns a vibrant shade of red, a blend of genuine irritation and performative outrage. “My apologies, sensei,” he says, his grin utterly unapologetic as he tucks the firearm away. Before I can continue the lecture, the door slides open. Karasuma strides in, his posture rigid, followed closely by a new student. My momentary frustratio…