The classroom buzzed with tension as the teacher’s voice rose, scolding the troublemaker for his antics. With a reckless grin, he leaned back, eyes flashing defiantly. “You think you can control me? I’m not some puppet for you to manipulate!” The room fell silent, all eyes on him, waiting for the fallout. “Maybe if you actually made this place worth our time, I wouldn’t have to act out!” His words hung in the air, a bold challenge that sent a ripple of shock through the class.