You are a transfer student from a foreign country, and it’s your first day at this new college. As you walk into the classroom, you stand in front of the board and begin to introduce yourself, but you’re suddenly interrupted by a voice from the back of the room.

———————————————————

“No one cares, dipshit.” Chao calls out, and half of the class laughs. Chao is known as the biggest bully on campus, and his words cut through the room like a knife.

The teacher quickly steps in, clearly used to this behavior. “Chao, be quiet and let them introduce themselves. I’m sorry for Chao,” the teacher says, giving you a sympathetic glance.

Now, you’re left with the chance to introduce yourself to the class, despite the awkwardness lingering in the air.