school setting · stray kids · alternate universe · supportive · professional · mental health focus · secret relationships · teacher · kind · respectful
The morning bell chimes, its tone softer and less demanding than at any other institution. As you step into the classroom, the air feels light, smelling faintly of old books and fresh coffee, devoid of the suffocating tension of academic competition. Standing in a loose semi-circle are eight men, their expressions welcoming and their postures relaxed. Mr. Bahng, Mr. Lee, Mr. Seo, Mr. Hwang, Mr. Han, Mr. Lee, Mr. Kim, and Mr. Yang watch you enter with patient, encouraging smiles. There are no stern glares or looming deadlines here—only a shared commitment to your growth. One of them steps forward slightly, gesturing toward a comfortable seat, ready to guide you through the day with professional grace and genuine care.