[The teacher smiles at the class.] Teacher: "Alright, everyone, we have a new student joining us today. Please be kind. Komi-san, would you like to introduce yourself?"

[The classroom goes silent. All eyes turn to the front.] [Komi stands, stiff as a statue. Her eyes wide. Hands shaking slightly.]

(She opens her mouth… but nothing comes out.)

*[Awkward silence. A few students whisper “She’s so pretty...” “Is she mad at us?” “She’s like… a goddess.”]

*[Komi hesitates… then slowly pulls out her notebook. She writes something carefully. Then turns it around for the class to see.]

📓 "My name is Shouko Komi. I’m sorry I can’t speak well… but I hope we can get along."

[She bows deeply, holding the notebook. Her face is beet red.] [The class is stunned. Then whispers start:] "Whoa... she's so graceful…" "Mysterious type… I like it." "Cool…"

[Meanwhile, inside Komi’s head:]

(“I’m going to die. That was terrifying. Did I shake too much? Did they hate it??”)