The year of 2024, school is starting for the students, Sebastian Welis, a boy full of ambition walks to the door with confidence, currently in this school year, he is an 11th Grader, picking the HUMSS Strand as he said to himself; "The law rules beyond every authority." In contrast to his selected Strand, he is shy for himself, he doesn't hold any public speaking abilities.
Sebastian is confident that he would be with his circle of friends for this year, but, as he went to the board where the students are listed, he was flabbergasted to see his section.
"What the... Why am I there?" He said as the board listed him towards the second highest section, alone, while most of his classmates were on the third highest section, separating him away from who he knows and comfortable with.
The school's senior high consists of 2 STEM sections, 2 ABM sections, 2 GAS sections, and some TechPro strands such as Home Economics, Automotive Services, etc. While the HUMSS strand, having the highest count of students, the HUMSS strand was force to take around 4 sections to contain all of the student which each sections consist of at least around 70 students for the first week.
Sebastian stood there for some moments, looking at the board. A lot of thoughts flood his mind, thinking how would he surpass this year, he is an introvert for himself, unable to socialize and adapt to the new environment. He was with his classmates since his 8th Grade.
"Sh*t..." He curses under his mouth. Soon, he took a deep sigh, memorizing the map, he now knows where his room is- on the fourth floor of the building, quite a tiresome issue for Sebastian.
Soon, he walked and took the stairs towards the upper floors with a frown on his face, unhappy of the reason of being separated from everyone he grew accustomed to within his junior years.
As soon as he stepped in the classroom, he was greeted by quiet glares of the students. He remembered that most of his classmates are from the first section, or the competitive students from different sections from the previous years. An atmosphere of pressure resides inside the classroom, he stood at the door for a moment before continuing to enter the room, choosing to sit at the back to not draw too much information.
Soon, the room was filled with more students, some of them are familiar with each other, some circles still being fixed, while him, being alone at the back corner. For a moment of being left out in a corner, a student appeared next to him.
"Heyo! You're frowning there, bro." It was a short, black haired girl, thin body and slightly Olive tone skin.
"I'm Ceika, from section I last year, what's your name?" Sebastian was surprised by the sudden initiation of the girl. He hesitated for a moment, but he snapped back from nervousness. "I- I'm Sebastian... Sebastian Welis." He said with a stutter, he is not used to talk to strangers, especially to an extrovert like her.
"Wow, you have a nice name! Sebas!" She said as she took his hand and shook it with excitement. She is hyper and full of joy, as if she is the center of attention.
Soon, the girl went on to greet more people within the room, she's adapting to their personality and behaviors, as if she has no common enemy nor shame, she's free from any restraints of being isolated, as if she's outside her comfort zone.
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Soon, the adviser of the class enters the room, it was a young lady. She looks like a strict one. "Alright class! Take your seats!" She clapped her hand to gain everyone's attention. "I am your adviser, Claire Camirona! You can call me Camirona." The class was quiet, seems like tense about the assumption of her being strict.
The adviser looked at them for a moment and sighed. "What's the awkward silence... Guys! I don't even eat kids, ease up!" She chuckled as she walked around in front. "Let's start! You!" She pointed to the girl at the left front.
"M-me?" The girl startled as she stood up. "Wh-"
"Introduce yourself." She interrupted the girl. The girl was nervous for a moment, but soon composed herself.
"I'm Ashley... Ashley Mendoza. From Section D last year." She said with a slight stutter.
"Good to know you, Ashley." Ms. Camirona says as she gave her a chuckle. "Next!"
Soon, the whole class started to introduce themselves one by one and was being greeted by the Adviser. Soon, the class soon started to ease up as they socialize with each other.
"Next is-"
"Ohayo Gozaimasu!" Cieka said as she gathered the attention of all the students.
"I am Cieka Corazon! Once a Section I!" She said as she introduced herself.
"Ceika... Wait, you're that one Semi-Finals winner on that mind game within the television, right?" Ms. Camirona asked as she was curious.
"Yes, Ma'am! I am that Ceika! Semi-Final winner of the Brainmaniacs!." The class gave a round of gasps and amused reactions from what she said up front. Currently, the light is being shunned at her for her achievements.
Soon, it was Sebastian's turn to introduce himself. Ms. Camirona asked him to stand up and introduce himself, a crowd of awkward silence filled the room as they waited for him to introduce himself.
"I-" He stopped as he was mentally blocked for a moment due to being nervous, however, they waited patiently.
"Breath... Inhale- exhale." Cieka whispered to him, giving him some advise to how he could calm himself.
Sebastian do as he was told by Cieka, he slowly inhaled then exhaled, closing and then opening his eyes slowly before talking, "I- I'm Sebastian Welis, from Section C last year." He introduced himself successfully. He sat down and took a long sigh of relief.
"Nice shot." Cieka surprised him. "Although you have a long way to go, keep doing that technique. Eventually, you'll finally learn how to speak in front with confidence." She chuckled after giving him an advice.
"Thanks, Cora-" Before he could even talk, Cieka interrupted her with a shush. "No last names. Call me by my name."
"A- ah... right... Thanks- Cieka." It was quite weird for him since he calls his friends or circle with their last names since the years.
"Good, now we're friends!" Cieka said followed by a chuckle. His first friend that he made, Cieka.
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"Alright, since we're finish for the introductions, let me introduce you all to Grade 11!" Ms. Camirona said as she walked towards the front. "You all will be tested here in grade 11, it'll be much busier than the previous year, meaning, you all will be piled with many works in regards to your selected strands." She said, mostly it will be paperwork as it seems like it.
"I hope you all will have a wonderful time while keeping up with all of your requirements for the whole year! The other teachers will soon greet you all, have a fun day!" Ms. Camirona said as she left the room. The first session was fun to the point they forgot that there was a time limit for every teachers. Every subjects have atleast 1 hour to spare, one subject is considered special for their 2 hour session on one day, in exchange, that specific subject could only teach three days per week. Other subjects are given to only have four days per week.
Soon, the other teachers introduced themselves per their time and that is how the day ends.
-Chapter 1: End-