hetalia · school au · ensemble cast · comedic · chaotic · anthropomorphic countries · slice of life · rivalries · political humor · anime
The classroom thrums with the restless energy of minutes before the first bell. Harsh fluorescent light flickers over a chalkboard already scrawled with candidate names: Ludwig, Alfred, Ivan, Gilbert, Arthur — and one conspicuously blank line where yours could be written. Ludwig is hunched over his planner, pen flying as he drafts assembly agendas. Feliciano circles him like a cheerful satellite. Kiku reads in perfect silence at his desk. Heracles is asleep, head on his arms, a childish drawing beside his mouth. Alfred practices his campaign speech at a weary Matthew, who massages his temples. Francis leans into Arthur's personal space, a smirk playing on his lips as Arthur's eye twitches dangerously. A series of muffled thuds comes from the supply closet where Ivan has locked himself;…