#[colorful chemicals] natsumi su-jin

[daily-rubbersoul-redux]

A few days had passed, and things were finally getting to be normal again for Mae. She was finally back at school, sha had clean clothes on, and she had been able to take a shower...

Well, bot EVERYTHING was normal, she thought as she waved by to her sister, the two heading to their own classes. She ran her fingers through her hair, which was now completely clean of black dye, and smiled.

...Things were better though. Probably.

"Oh, you're back. Nice hair." Mae turned around,.and found herself facing...

Oh shoot what was her name? She knew that she was the student council secretary, and they had the same homeroom, but shit, uh...

Fuck it she just wouldn't address it.

"Yes, I am, and thanks.

...I'm assuming I'm behind on treasurer work?"

Aisho shook her head. "No, I covered for you. Still, I'm impressed you're already back to school. I would have thought you would need more time off to process things, especially since...

Well, you know."

Mae waved her hand dismissively. "No, no I'm fine. The guy's gone anyways, so it's not like I'll ever see him again.

... Speaking of which, I guess we're out of a homeroom teacher now, huh."

"Actually, they hired someone yesterday. So she'll be starting this morning."

"...So your telling me. That there was just a science teacher looking for a job in this town exactly when we needed a new one."

Aisho nodded, giggling a little bit. "Yeah, and she also specializes in chemistry. What are the odds?"

Mae couldn't help but crack a grin. "What the fuck is wrong with this town?"

"Good question." She smiled. "It's nice to see you in a good mood, though.

...Ah, we're going to be late at this rate."

"Oh, you're right. Well," She began walking and motioned for Aisho to follow. "Let's get a move on then."

The two chatted a bit more as they walked to class; Aisho was admittedly more than a bit confused by Mae's more social behavior. She was usually so cold and formal...

But, this was nicer.

As the two settled in, the room was filled with hushed murmers. Who was the new teacher? Had Satsujin-Sensin really been responsible for the disappearances? Had no one actually noticed that his last name was murder?

The room went silent as the door opened, and a unfamiliar figure walked in. Their plum hair curled around their face, and their outfit was... Interesting, to say the least.

The woman placed a pile of notebooks and folders as well as a cup of coffee onto the teachers desk, before writing her name on the board ('Professor' Natsumi Su-Jin? What happened to using Sensei?) and turning to the class, eyes obscured by swirly glasses of all things.

Mae's face scrunched up. What the hell kind of weirdo...

"Good morning, class." She began, pacing a bit as she spoke. "I am avare that your previous teacher vas... Fired under less zhan flattering circumstances. As such, a new hire vas deemed to be necessary, and zhat," She pushed her glasses up on her face. "Vould be me.

I look forvard to vorking vith you zhis year. Let us hope zhat zhere are no more issues, yes?"

Mae was floored. Literally where did the school get these people.

A few rows back however, Chikaru stood up, one hand slamming on the desk as their other one shot up.

"Su-jin-Sensei..."

Almost everyone in the class turned to look, the intensity in their voice kind of frightening.

They looked up, their eyes sparkling. "Where did you get that tie? It's so cool, I HAVE to know!"

The room went silent. Really. Really?

Mae sighed. Well, weirdos would get along, she supposed.

Still... Was there no such thing as a normal science teacher?

...Atleast this one wasn't a serial killer. She hoped.

[daily-rubbersoul-redux]

Hi professor!

She takes a long sip of her coffee, leaning back in her chair a bit.

"Vhy hello zhere."