16 Years Later
Jay (from outside):
"Johan! Wake up! You're going to be late for school!"
Johan:
"I'm coming! Good morning, Uncle Jay."
Jay:
"Where's your bag?"
Johan:
"It's on the table. Today is my first day, how can I be late?"
Jay:
"Don't be so relaxed. Eat your breakfast first."
Johan:
"I already finished. I'm leaving now."
Jay:
"Alright. Take care of yourself."
Outside the School
Johan (thinking):
"So this is St. Mary's School…"
"Let's see… where is my classroom?"
"Oh, there it is—Fashion Department."
Inside the Classroom
Johan:
"So this is my classroom…"
(He looks around and sits)
"This seat is empty. I'll sit here."
(Suddenly…)
Student:
"Hey! What do you think you're doing? That's my seat."
Johan:
"But no one was sitting here…"
Student:
"I said it's mine."
"Don't you understand? "
"People like you sit at the back."
(Johan stays silent and moves)
Teacher Enters
Teacher:
"Good morning, students."
Students:
"Good morning, teacher."
Teacher:
"Since today is the first day, introduce yourselves. Start from the first row."
Student 1:
"My name is Tina. I'm 17 years old. My parents are businessmen, and I want to become a fashion designer."
Teacher:
"Good. Next."
Student 2:
"My name is Somi. I'm 16 years old."
Student 7:
"Myself Derek. I'm 17, and I want to become an MMA fighter."
Student 9:
"Myself Steve. I'm 16, and I will manage my father's company after graduation."
(Students whispering)
"She's so pretty…"
"He's rich…"
"Look at him…"
Johan's Turn
Johan:
"My name is Johan. I live with my uncle. He owns a convenience store."
"My dream… is to become a world-class designer."
After Class
Teacher:
"That's all for today. Classes will start properly from tomorrow."
(Johan sitting quietly)
Shub:
"Hey! You're Johan, right?"
Johan:
"Yes."
Shub:
"Nice to meet you. I'm Shub. Let's be friends."
Johan:
"Okay."
Shub (smiling):
"Since we're friends… can you bring lunch for me from the cafeteria?"
Johan:
"…You can go yourself."
Shub:
"Come on, we're friends now. Do me a favor."
Johan (after pause):
"…Fine."
After Johan Leaves
Shub:
"He actually agreed… what an idiot."
Zeek:
"Yeah. You really fooled him."
Shub:
"I'll just use him for now."
(They laugh)
Cafeteria Scene
Johan:
"One cheeseburger, please."
Worker:
"Wait a moment."
(Students talking nearby)
"Did you hear? There's a gang in school."
"Yeah… 'Challengers'."
"Sounds stupid, but the leader is dangerous."
Johan (thinking):
"A gang in school… I should stay away from them."
Worker:
"Johan, your order."
Johan:
"Thank you."
(Johan walking… suddenly bumps into someone)
-— End of Chapter 4 —-
—To be continued—