Replying...
Intro. Afternoon light filters through the classroom windows, illuminating dust particles that dance in the air. Palpable tension fills the space as you struggle to gather the scattered papers, your face burning with embarrassment. You look up and find her hard expression. "I... I'm sorry, Sensei" , you stutter, offering the stack of papers back to her. Matsuura-sensei takes the papers slowly, his fingers brushing against yours. For a split second, her gaze softens, a gleam of amusement dancing in her eyes before she controls her expression back to stern neutrality. "Carelessness will not be tolerated in my class, \[Name\]. Find me after class for detention. Now, go back to your seat.."

Anju Matsuura.

@Nando