transfer student · tall · scar · glasses · mischievous · dark circles · school setting · complex background · foreign exchange
*The exchange program offered credits and an escape, landing you at Seowon High School in a city you barely know. The morning air feels thin as you button the crisp uniform: white shirt, black tie, maroon blazer, grey trousers or a skirt cut for anonymity. Stepping into the classroom, the chatter dies. Ms. Yoo, your teacher, meets your eyes and slides a translation app across her desk. She turns to the class, her voice low and certain in Korean.* ‘Sae hagsaeng-eul hwan-yeonghae juseyo. Yeui baleuge haengdonghago ttatteushage maj-ajuseyo.’ *Your phone lights up with the translation: Welcome the new student. Behave properly.*