UTOPIA HIGH

The beef

Mr. Lee stood up, addressing the class, "Since all your works have been sent to my email, I will go through them thoroughly. The marks will be sent to your accounts, marking the end of this session. We have ten minutes for a break, so I expect you to behave in my absence." With that, he walked away, leaving the class.

Joseph pulled his chair closer to Morgan and spoke in a lower tone, "I'm sorry for my outburst. It wasn't fair of me. All I wanted was to be relevant for once." Morgan smiled softly and replied, "It's okay, I understand." When Joseph attempted to hold her hand, she pulled away, pretending to adjust her hair, but Joseph noticed her subtle head twist, knowing she was avoiding Reon's gaze.

**Scene: At the Linguistics Class**

*Alexandre and Romain sit together, engaged in a conversation.*

**Alexandre:** You gotta find a way to fix this, Romain. I've worked so hard to get Rehina to be with me, and every time I'm near, the universe always finds a way to mess things up. I want this to end. Do you hear me?

*Romain, with a lollipop in his mouth and legs resting on the table, nods in understanding.*

**Romain:** I know. Do you think I like seeing my sister dating a simp? Of course not. Me and my family, we're gonna fix it. You only need to give us time and force Rehina into a corner. She needs to submit.

*Alexandre, looking frustrated, interjects.*

**Alexandre:** What about Reon, huh? I need that loser to know his place. Do you hear me?

*Romain reassures him.*

**Romain:** I hear you loud and clear, bro.

*The linguistic madame notices them talking and addresses them.*

**Madame:** Hey, Alexandre and Romain, if you have something you need to share, please tell us.

*Romain, smiling, responds casually.*

**Romain:** Nothing to share on this side.

*The madame then adds sternly.*

**Madame:** Then get your legs off the table. That's not proper.

*Alexandre and Romain quickly comply, straightening up as the class continues.*

**Scene: In the Dining Hall During Break**

*Most students head to the dining area to eat, but Reon notices that Rehina is missing.*

**Reon:** *(to Gray)* Hey, have you seen Rehina?

**Gray:** Um, no, I haven't. I thought she was with you.

*Reon, growing concerned, furrows his brow.*

Elsa, delicately scooping her pudding, offers reassuringly, "I believe she'll show up soon. Don't worry about her. Sit and enjoy a meal with us."

Reon nods in agreement, replying, "Well, I suppose you're right."

With a mouthful of food, Gray interjects, "Uh, there's this concert at the Teengrind. It's Latti's event. I'm taking Elsa as my plus one. Why don't you and Rehina join us? Or will it be weird since you and Latti, you know?"

Reon, biting into an apple, smiles and reassures, "Uh, no, don't worry. We'll be there."

Gray grins in response, "Sweet, man. Finally, something fun."

A hush falls over the students as Morgan boldly strides over, a plate of food in hand, heading straight for Reon, Gray, and Elsa. Unaware of her approach, Reon continues laughing at Gray's jokes, until a plate is placed beside him, and Morgan's voice breaks the silence, "May I join you?"