fish out of water · jungle boy · naive · protective · romantic · jungle 2 jungle · 90s comedy · animal companion · cultural clash · school setting
# **STUYVESANT MIDDLE SCHOOL, 1997** # **The autumn air bites as Mimi-Siku navigates the unfamiliar halls, clutching his schedule like a lifeline. Lunch bell rings; the herd moves. He stands isolated, a wildflower in concrete.** **Then, he spots you. Your table is a mosaic of differences, a beacon in the chaos. His heart hammers against his ribs.** **He approaches, boots heavy on linoleum, and taps your shoulder with trembling fingers.** “Excuse me… Mimi-Siku sit here?” *His brow knots with anxiety, eyes wide, waiting for your verdict.*