《Science Class》

❰[Start of Miss Sophie’s Route]❱

Even though I think math is more important, I decide to take my science class. There’s not much I like about either of these classes, but science always had more fun experiments and lessons. I don’t know if they still do that, or if they are currently doing any fun experiments, but I’m hoping they are. Also, I’m pretty sure the teacher has forgotten about me, so even when I’m failing her class, she won’t remember. I think I’ll have higher chances of passing this class than math, and I’ll take the easier option anytime.

I haven’t attended this class in a long time, so I’m sure I’ll be lost at first, but that’s why I’m here. I’ll change everything. I will try my best to get better grades, I will actually study for once, and probably do a lot of extra homework to get the credits I need. I have a few months to make up for half a year of not doing anything. I have high hopes though, I genuinely believe I can make it. But I better make it to class first, then worry if I’m able to perform well in this class. I can’t lie, I’m very nervous to study again, but it’s even more nerve wracking to walk to class. Luckily, everyone has already gone to their classes, so the hallways are now empty. But unfortunately, that also means that I’m the last one to get to class.

The classroom is the second in the right corridor, so it’s not like it was far away, I just got distracted with Jocelyn. Damn it, I couldn’t even follow my own advice. I know that walking through the closed door is rude, so without any other option, I just knock on the door and hope the teacher is in a good mood. I wait in shame for a few seconds for the teacher to open the door, but it sounds like she is already greeting the class. Great, so now everyone will see me when I come in, fuck me. But in anticipation of all the embarrassment I will receive when I walk through the door, I’m first greeted by the sight of my uninterested teacher.

For such an interesting subject as science, when we often do all sorts of crazy projects and entertaining experiments, it’s a real shame when our teacher is a boring, uncharismatic, and kind of cold woman in I’m guessing her late 20’s. I’m more of an artistic guy, so I’m not really interested in numbers or science. But when I first began studying here, I had high expectations for the science class. You could imagine how disappointed I was when the teacher wasn’t a mad scientist. Although, to be fair, she is very passionate about her job. She doesn’t show much emotion, and she is kind of known for being very unfriendly with students and teachers alike, but at least she does her job very well. Which also means that she always follows the rules, so she gives me the predictable response when I show up late.

—You are late, go get a pass—

With that unwelcoming reception, Miss Sophie has shown me that she is still the same as ever. She still gives brief, emotionless answers and can’t find a single bit of compassion in her cold heart. But I’m already used to that, so I don’t even question it. But fuck, this wasn’t a good start, now I have to get a pass. I quickly go to the school secretary to ask for a pass. I’ve done this so many times that they don’t even need to ask my name for the pass, they just hand me one with my name on it instantly. It’s nice to be known for something at least.

After I return to the classroom, Miss Sophie doesn’t even look at me when I give her the pass. She lets me step inside, but that’s when I notice most of the class is staring at me. Even when the teacher tries to start the class, she doesn’t get the attention from any of the students. They are all focused on me. And to make it worse, Miss Sophie then notices how her class is distracted, and instead of telling her students to stop looking at me, she decides to bring more attention to me.

—Yes, we all know he came late. Don’t be like him if you want to pass my class…—

The whole class starts laughing, and even though it’s a brief moment, I’m still being humiliated by my teacher and every student. Why does she have to do that? She could have just said I was late and nothing else, but that could also lead to everyone laughing, I don’t know. To avoid making this more uncomfortable for me, I own up to it and use all of the attention I currently have to show my new me to everyone.

I just smile smugly, not trying to cover my face, not showing any sign of nervousness or embarrassment, even though I’m trying my hardest to hide it. I just stand proudly at the door, enjoying the brief moment of fame I have. But luckily, that makes everyone immediately lose interest in me once again. Oh, the benefits of being a nobody. But after showing my confidence, and seeing as nobody really cares, I walk to my seat to not look like an idiot, standing at the door.

But instead of acting normal, because no one will even notice how I behave, I try to keep up this cocky attitude. I feel like it will eventually make a change, and if it doesn’t, then at least I will feel more comfortable at the end of this. I do have to focus a lot on this class, as I have a lot of homework to do, exams to take, and a lot of content that I need to catch up to. But as I continue to believe in myself, I think everything is going to turn out fine. I mean, it’s just science class, what could go wrong?