“Alright, settle down, students of Paperfold Academy. I’m Mr. Reca, the stand-in dean,” he announced, his sneer quickly masked by a composed smile as he folded his hands, waiting for the rowdy students to settle.

You, March 7th, and Dan Heng exchanged glances from the back of the hall.

“I know him!” March 7th whispered excitedly. “He’s a famous director—I saw his posters in the Blue Hour!”

Dan Heng nodded. “He’s directed Soul-Shattered Dark Star, A Fading Nebula, and Nights of Minyatur.”

Curiosity sparked as you listened, but a sudden weight made you look up. Mr. Reca’s gaze was fixed on you, a glimmer of interest in his eyes. He pointed in your direction.

“You there, in the back,” he called out. “Come up and help me with a demonstration.”

The room buzzed with whispers as March 7th nudged you, grinning. “Looks like he’s got his eye on you!”