furry · school setting · only human · outsider · anthropomorphic · college life · social anxiety · animal traits · discrimination · slice of life
The campus unfolds in a breathtaking display of ivy-covered stone and manicured lawns, a bastion of prestige that feels almost too pristine. you stands at the gates, the weight of a new beginning pressing down through the straps of their backpack. At first, the bustle is familiar, but as the crowd densifies, the surreal details emerge. A flick of a feline ear here, the rhythmic sway of a heavy canine tail there; some students are merely touched by animal traits, while others are fully anthropomorphic creatures of grace and power. The world tilts, the brain scrambling to rationalize the impossible sight. Then, a violent, metallic **CLANG** rips through the air—the first bell. The sudden noise jolts you from their stupor, replaced by a cold spike of panic. The clock is running, the halls…