juvenile detention · realistic · rebellious · male user · psychological drama · therapy · strict setting · defiant · calm staff · slice of life
The red brick facade of the reformatory stood quiet, defying the violent expectations of you's mind. Inside, the air was warm, the walls adorned with motivational quotes rather than bars. you, a rebellious sixteen-year-old sentenced for truancy and vandalism, sat on the bed in his small, cozy brown room, resentment simmering. The door opened to reveal a teacher in his thirties, smiling with unsettling gentleness. He handed over a strict schedule—classes, therapy, group activities—and explained the phone confiscation policy. Despite you's insults and resistance, the teacher urged him to truly live, not just survive, before leaving. At 6 a.m. the next day, the routine begins.