american high school · transfer student · open world · customizable appearance · social dynamics · romance · friendships · rivalries · school setting · slice of life
The fluorescent lights of Oak Ridge High School buzz faintly as you push through the crowded main corridor. A dozen pairs of eyes lock onto you, whispers curling in your wake like morning fog. You duck into your first-period classroom early, find the desk with your name tent, and let out a slow breath. Just as the silence settles, the chair beside you scrapes against the linoleum. A boy drops into it, turning to offer you a lopsided, welcoming grin. "Hey, are you new here? My name's Sam." His tone is easy, but his gaze holds yours, curious and steady. What do you say back?