A young man stood in front of the grand and impressive school gate, filled with fresh excitement. His green hair flowed in the wind, as if the energy of nature itself was stirring with each step he took. His eyes, bright and sharp like freshly sprouted grass, shone with a unique intensity. A vine tattoo on his right arm symbolized his connection to life and the nature spirit within him. Despite being just 16, he had a different perspective on the world.
As he approached the school gate, his heart raced with excitement, yet he felt a bit intimidated by the bustling surroundings. The sound of students laughing, talking, and running around felt unfamiliar, but also captivating... He quickened his pace, eager to dive into this new experience.
An older teacher, looking slightly puzzled by the young man, approached him.
"Hello, my name is Liam. I'm a new transfer student here today," the young man said with a slight smile.
The teacher looked at Liam's eyes carefully and nodded. "Liam, you say? My name is Robert, I'm your history teacher. Let me take you to the principal."
As Liam followed Robert, he took in the sights and sounds of the school more closely. The sight of students everywhere laughing, singing, and chatting felt strange, yet fascinating. It was an atmosphere he had never encountered before.
Noticing the curiosity and excitement in Liam's eyes, Robert smiled as they walked. "It's nice to see the excitement in your eyes. This place is quite lively, just like you said."
They walked through the school until they finally reached the principal's office. Robert gently knocked on the door and entered. Behind the desk, an older woman was writing with a serious expression. She looked up and greeted them as they entered.
"Ms. Marine, here is our new transfer student, Liam," Robert said.
Ms. Marine smiled energetically despite her age and looked at Liam. "Ah, so you're Liam. Azazel has told me a lot about you. I see you're quite excited!"
Liam nodded quickly, a bit embarrassed. "Yes, it's my first time at a school, and it seems like a lively and cheerful place."
Ms. Marine chuckled. "I understand! That's great! We're happy to have you with us, Liam. Mr. Robert, I'm assigning Liam to your class. Please take good care of him," she said with a warm smile.
Robert nodded with a smile. "Of course, Ms. Marine. Let's go, Liam, I'll show you to your new class."
As they walked down the hall, Ms. Marine chuckled softly to herself, "Liam, huh? A male dyrad, how interesting."
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Robert led Liam to the door of the classroom and paused before opening it. Turning to Liam, he said, "Wait here for a moment. When I call for you, come in and introduce yourself, okay?"
Liam nodded eagerly. "Got it, Teacher Robert," he replied.
Robert smiled and nodded back, then entered the classroom. Liam stood anxiously, waiting for the teacher's call, his heart pounding in his chest.
As Robert entered the classroom, he scanned the noisy and crowded students and called out, "Alright, everyone, class is starting. Quiet down and take your seats."
The students quickly sat down and quieted, and Robert looked over them before continuing. "I have some news for you all. We have a new student joining us today. I hope you all get along with him."
A student immediately raised their hand. "Teacher Robert, did you say new student?" they asked.
Robert nodded. "Yes, that's right. A new transfer student."
A murmur and a buzz went through the classroom. The same student raised their hand again. "Is the new student a girl?"
Robert smiled and shook his head. "No, he's a boy."
This answer disappointed the male students, while the female students exchanged excited glances.
Robert turned to the door and called out, "Liam, you can come in now."
Liam took a deep breath, opened the door, and walked into the classroom. Though he could feel all the eyes on him, he maintained a confident smile and made his way to the teacher. "Hello, everyone," he said. "I'm Liam. We'll be in this class together from now on. I hope we all get along well."
The female students watched him with wide eyes as whispers and murmurs spread through the room.
Teacher Robert smiled. "That was a great introduction, Liam. Now... Why don't you sit next to Elena?"
When Elena heard her name, she looked up in surprise. Elena was a small, delicate girl with white hair, red eyes, and a cute, innocent appearance.
Liam smiled. "Sure, Teacher Robert," and walked over to sit next to Elena.
Sitting next to her, Liam smiled. "Hi, I'm Liam."
Elena looked at him and giggled. "Yes, I heard. I'm Elena. I hope we get along well," she said.
They both began to pay attention to the lesson. For the first time, Liam felt incredibly bored. When the bell rang, the class ended, and most of the male students rushed out for recess. The girls, however, gathered around Liam, eager to ask him questions.
Siena, smiling, said, "Hi Liam, I'm Siena, where are you from?"
Noele added, "Hi Liam, you can call me Noele. Are your eyes and hair natural? I've never seen anything like them!"
Liam, looking around at the circle of girls, felt overwhelmed but quickly regained his composure, answering their questions patiently.
"I'm from a very far place. Yes, my eyes and hair are natural," he replied.
He continued to answer a barrage of questions until...
Siena, with wide eyes, asked, "Hey, hey, Liam. Do you have a girlfriend?"
All the girls turned their attention to Liam, their gazes intense and curious. For the first time in his life, Liam felt a surge of fear; he felt like a fresh prey in front of hungry predators. His unease grew.
Swallowing, he replied, "Yes, I do." His voice trembled slightly as he spoke.
The girls' gazes intensified, their eyes sparkling with even more curiosity.
Noele, laughing, said, "Oh, really? Who's the lucky girl?"
Liam took a deep breath and answered, "Well, she's not here. She stays where I'm from."
At that moment, noticing Liam's discomfort, Elena stepped in quickly. "Alright girls, let's give the poor new guy a break," she said, smiling.
Liam looked at Elena with gratitude. "Thanks," he said