Christian Moralles

Mikkola Company (School No. 60)

Mikkola (chocolate-filled caramel): The tough, chewy, clinging shell of his calculating and controlling nature. But inside lies an unexpectedly dark, bitter, and complex chocolate filling of his true ambitions and motives. To understand the full depth, one must penetrate the tough exterior. Kirill (chocolate-covered blueberry marmalade): Perfectly reflects his diabetes and his challenge. The sweet, almost cloying berry base (his love of sweets) is encased in a crunchy, slightly bitter shell (his illness and rough exterior). A seemingly incompatible combination, but creates a unique, memorable flavor. · Shid (sugar-coated strawberry jelly): Sweet, beautiful, but completely predictable. The acidity is hidden under a thick layer of sugary ostentation (his arrogance). A simple, one-dimensional flavor that quickly becomes boring. Tails (Banana/Pineapple Fruit Candy): The bright, tropical, flashy packaging conceals a mixed, slightly odd flavor. Banana and pineapple are an unexpected combination, as are its methods: dirty talk (pineapple's sourness) and stickiness (banana's softness). Noen (Jelly Belly): A perfect hit! Each candy is a separate, perfectly crafted art object (his figurines). He collects flavors and images, relishing their diversity and precision of reproduction. His interest is superficial and aesthetic, like that of a candy collector. · Frey (Lemon/Orange Fizz): An explosive, volatile texture that fizzes and melts in the mouth (his cloudy "inspiration"). Initially, there's a bright, citrusy sweetness of creative fervor, but it quickly gives way to emptiness as the caramel dissolves (his sunny nap).

Team Zoya (School No. 60)

Zoya (honeycomb): Complex, natural, yet addictive. Her sweetness isn't simple—it's composed of thousands of tiny, perfectly crafted intriguing particles. It takes effort to appreciate, and it lingers on the tongue. It symbolizes her complex, structured mind and the painstaking work it takes to create her ideal image. · Catherine (pure chocolate with embellishment): The foundation is her obsession with purple (the bittersweet chocolate of her seriousness). But everything is covered in icing and powder—an ostentatious, aesthetic sweetness. Beautiful, but can be cloying. The embellishment is her makeup, her nails, her entire carefully constructed glamorous façade. Jane (Strawberry Cotton Candy): Airy, bright, eye-catching... but with no nutritional value. Completely artificial, made of air and dyes (filters and staged shots). Melts on the tongue, leaving nothing but a slight aftertaste of chemically-scented strawberries. The perfect metaphor for her blog, where everything is tinsel. Roset and Zarina (Raffaello): On the outside, a snow-white, perfect, coconut shell (the image of flawless rich daughters). Inside, a crunchy nut of pragmatism and calculation, and at the core, a solid almond of their influence and connections. Expensive, refined, but not for everyone. Their sweetness is cold and detached.

Deon (vanilla chocolate): Classic, elegant, and luxurious. Smooth chocolate (his impeccable image) and rich vanilla (his love of old-world glamour). No unnecessary surprises, but perfect. Craig and Sanjay (fizzy sour candies): Explosive, uniformly sour, there are two of them—like two identical candies in a pack. They create a sharp but fleeting impression. Jisoo (Cola-flavored lollipop): Dark, mysterious in color, but with a recognizable, slightly bitter flavor. Difficult to uncover until you get to the core. Like his character—a dark shell concealing an unseen depth. Gust (orange gum): At first, the flavor is bright, citrusy, and appealing (its pretty exterior). But very quickly, the flavor fades, leaving only a rubbery base for endless chewing (its cloying, empty character).

Team Edge (School No. 60)

· Edge (pure fruit candy - mango): Exotic, vibrant, but without hidden notes. Its perfection and aesthetic appeal are evident, as is the mango flavor—sweet, tropical, and obvious. No complexity, just pure, refined sweetness. · Tsitsin and Linni (sweet candies with flowers): Their sweetness is a shell that conceals not the flavor, but a refined, almost botanical aroma. Their essence lies in the complex aftertaste. · Cicina (lily): Cold, graceful, with a slight poisonous note. Elegant and dangerous. Linnie (tulip): More delicate, spring-like, but with a tart stem aftertaste. Simple on the outside, complex on the inside. Niche (a vibrantly rich candy (cherry) in a gray wrapper): The perfect metaphor. Its dark, gray exterior (Gothic style, love of heavy music) conceals an explosive, juicy, almost tart richness (passion for gardening, vibrant personality). You have to unwrap it to appreciate the full depth of flavor. · Krit (tofifi/kitkat): Multilayered, like its character: On the outside, a smooth, sweet shell of richness and pomp. Inside, a soft, sticky, chewy caramel of sarcasm.

F.C. (Football Company)

· Christian (caramel with coconut): Classic, solid caramel flavor (reliability, leadership) with a tropical, exotic note of coconut (its bisexuality, the depth behind the smooth facade). Jake (Strawberry/Orange Lollipop): Sweet and fruity, yet firm and simple. Like himself—soft on the inside (caring for his brother), but with a hard, calm exterior. Ethan (Sweet and Sour Candy): A direct reflection of his personality. Initially, there's a sour sass and energy, followed by a sweet and vulnerable side. Miles (the fruit in the glass): Difficult to understand. On the outside is a smooth, cold, transparent "glass" (his sarcasm and detachment), and on the inside is a juicy, real, but inaccessible fruit (his hidden infatuation). Oliver (toasted marshmallow): Crispy, golden crust on the outside (lazy facade), soft, sweet, and airy filling on the inside (his love for cats, hidden tenderness). Logan (liquid-filled lollipop): Perfect! A hard, even prickly shell (his rudeness, aggression) concealing an explosive, sweet, and emotional filling (his talent as a cook, his loyalty to his friends).

Cheerleaders

Annabelle (sour lollipop): Spicy, refreshing, but can burn. The flavor starts off bright (her image), then sour (her personality), and the sweetness (her charm) comes through at the very end to hook you. · Suze (sugary apple candy): An artificial sweet that quickly wears off and leaves a nasty aftertaste. Just like the sarcasm hidden beneath the fake sweetness. · Jacy (Passion Fruit Marmalade): Bright, exotic, yet simple and slightly sticky. Like her character—flamboyant, sweet, yet clingy (Gossip Girl). Kharin and Valti (watermelon/melon yeast candies): An unusual, piquant, "grown-up" flavor. Their bond and status as the director's daughters make them special. The watermelon (Kharin) is brighter and more open, the melon (Valti) is more restrained and subtle.

"Glamorous Peacocks" (G.K.):

Deon (straight): He views relationships as a beautiful accessory. His partner must be as flawless as he is and meet his high aesthetic standards. Craig and Sanjay (heterosexual/asexual?): Their main love is themselves and their status. They perceive women as status symbols, but they don't arouse any deep interest. Perhaps they just haven't thought about it seriously yet. Jisoo (bisexual): His dark and mysterious nature attracts attention regardless of gender, but he doesn't let anyone get close to him. His interest in people is more aesthetic and analytical. · Gast (unspecified): His sarcasm and introspection are the result of inner chaos and self-discovery. He hasn't yet figured out his preferences and defends himself with barbs against any attempts to bring up the subject.

Team Cheerleaders (C.K.):

· Anabel (hetero): Sees relationships with men from influential families as another tool for strengthening her power. Romance is a strategy for her. Susan (aromantic/asexual? + self-love): She's not interested in other people romantically. All her energy is focused on herself: her image, her power, her position. She is her own main project and the object of her adoration. Jacey (straight): Lives by stereotypes and dreams of the "prince on a white horse" from popular young adult novels. Falls in love easily and just as easily switches to a new ideal. Kharin (bisexual) and Valti (lesbian): A dynamic pair of twins. Kharin is more outspoken and flirts with everyone for fun and influence. Valti is more reserved and secretive, confiding her true interests only to her sister.

Football Company (F.C.):

Christian Morales (bisexual): His sexuality is no secret to his close friends. He's calm and confident about it, like everything else. For the team, he's the captain first and foremost, and his authority doesn't depend on it. Jake Carter (bisexual): More reserved in this regard than Morales. His calm extends to this area as well—he doesn't hide it, but he doesn't flaunt it either. His primary concerns are his brother and the team. Ethan Carter (straight): Openly interested in women, but also possesses a healthy admiration for men—their strength, skills (like Logan's culinary talent), or style. This is a sign of respect, not romantic interest. Miles Davis (aromantic/asexual?): He genuinely isn't attracted to anyone, romantically or physically. He channels his energy into sarcasm, studying, and football. He often jokes about it, which only adds to everyone's confusion. Oliver Bennett (bisexual): His laziness extends to his personal life. He's open to relationships, but too passive to initiate them. "If something interesting falls into my lap, why not?" Logan Mitchell (straight): The classic "straight" guy. His world is simple: family, friends, football, cooking, and, last but not least, girls. Too busy venting his aggression and controlling his impulses for complex romantic struggles.

Krai is the archivist of men's style. While Deon is obsessed with the glamour of old films, Kray's interest lies in the realm of classic masculine aesthetics. He's inspired not so much by movie heroes as by images from vintage photographs, Renaissance paintings, and the polished elegance of old aristocratic portraits. He studies poses, costume details, and mannerisms. For him, this is a "high school" of image, which not everyone can understand, unlike flashy glossy magazines. His impeccable style isn't just fashion, but the result of a deep immersion in the history of image, which makes his rivalry with Deon even more intense—it's a debate not about who's more stylish, but about who has a deeper understanding of the nature of style.

Niche is a gothic florist. Her room in Dorm 60 is a greenhouse in the style of "vampire decadence." Pots of deep burgundy begonias, almost black petunias, silvery mugwort, and carnivorous plants like Venus flytraps stand next to speakers blaring heavy metal. She sees this as the ultimate harmony: delicate yet resilient plants poking through the darkness, a metaphor for her own personality. Her A in biology isn't the result of memorization, but of passion. She doesn't study a textbook; she studies life, and this knowledge comes to her with astonishing ease.

Tsitsin and Linni are biologist-alchemists. Their interest in plants is not aesthetic, but purely practical and scientific. The twins collect rare species known for their unusual properties: poisonous, medicinal, carnivorous, and those that change color depending on the soil's acidity. For them, plants are complex chemical reactors. They conduct experiments, studying how certain conditions affect the production of alkaloids or enzymes. Their room resembles a lab corner in a greenhouse. This passion is their trump card in academic competition, a source of knowledge that allows them to always stay one step ahead of Craig and Sanjay in school chemistry and biology projects.

Zoya is a perfectionist seamstress. For Zoya, sewing isn't just relaxation. It's a meditative process during which she hones her control to perfection. Every neat seam, every perfectly fitted pattern is further proof of her impeccability. She's transformed simple needlework into a demonstration of excellence. That's why she sometimes allows Gast to observe the process. For her, he's the perfect spectator: silent, appreciative, and understanding of the subtleties of aesthetics. His presence is a way to publicly affirm her mastery, to revel in someone recognizing her art. For Gast, it's a rare chance to witness the birth of a style firsthand.

Katrin is a priestess of the purple cult. Her obsession with purple isn't just a preference, but a philosophy. She sees it as the perfect balance between the aggressive power of red and the calm coolness of blue, which perfectly reflects her personality. Her room is a sanctuary where every shade, from pale lavender to deep amethyst, is carefully chosen. She can easily tell the difference between "violet," "lilac," and "purple" and will go berserk if they're confused. This obsessive precision extends to everything: her makeup, her wardrobe, and even her office supplies. It's her way of organizing the world around her and asserting her uniqueness.

Jane is the curator of her own life. Her "post-channel" isn't a blog, but a carefully curated showcase where she plays the role of the perfect, "natural" it-girl. Every "accidental" "just woke up" selfie is the result of an hour of tinkering with lighting and filters. "Perfect breakfast" shots are taken while the food is cooling. Her endless partner posts are proof of her relevance. She doesn't just run a channel; she curates a myth about herself, creating a benchmark of aesthetics for her followers. It's her weapon in the war against gossips like Jacey: while she whispers in corners, Jane broadcasts her idealized image to the entire school, making her own rules.

Kirill - "Sweet Killer". Kirill's diabetes has long since become a dark legend at School No. 60. He doesn't just break his diet—he defies the disease itself, consuming chocolate, donuts, and soda right in front of the astonished crowd before matches or after tough fights. For him, it's a demonstration of absolute control over his body and mind: "Even my illness won't break me." This has a hypnotic and frightening effect on those around him, adding an aura of fearlessness and recklessness. For Jake Carter, it's an additional irritant—how can you fight someone who doesn't even spare himself?

Frey - "Cloudy Genius". His aggression on the field gives way to a strange, almost creative melancholy when the sky clouds over. Cloudy weather is his main and only muse. On such days, an unpredictable urge to create awakens within him: he might begin painting dark abstractions, composing fragmentary musical tracks, or watching clay modeling videos. These aren't hobbies, but spontaneous bursts of inspiration that require an immediate outlet. But as soon as the sun comes out, this energy drains, and Frey lapses into hibernation, like a dead battery. This explains his instability and rage on bright, sunny days.

Noen - "Curator of the virtual world". Unlike Oliver, with his simple love of cats, Noen's interest in "virtual cuties" is a complex aesthetic system. His room resembles a sterile gallery, where expensive 3D figurines of anime girls and virtual idols are displayed on perfectly clean glass shelves. For him, these are not objects of lust, but art objects, the embodiment of vibrant grace and impeccable design. He appreciates them for their visual complexity, the dynamics of their poses, and the way the light plays on neon details. This is his personal, orderly world, a stark contrast to the chaos of reality, which he despises. His laziness and arrogance stem from the conviction that true beauty and perfection have already been created and sit on his shelves, and everything else is an imperfect copy.

Jisoo is an animal artist. Behind her gloomy facade, Jisoo conceals a tender, cat-loving soul, akin to Oliver's. However, while Oliver passively collects pictures, Jisoo expresses her passion through creativity. During boring lessons (which are most of them for him), his notebooks for subjects he doesn't care about are covered with elegant drawings of cats, often stylized as engravings or anime art. These cats always appear as haughty, mysterious, and somewhat detached as their owner. For him, it's a form of meditation and a way to maintain composure in a world he considers vulgar and noisy.

Deon is a closet movie buff and music lover. His dorm room is a veritable oasis of old Hollywood glamour. Behind closed doors, he's not just a fan, he's a connoisseur. He adores films like Mean Girls, The Devil Wears Prada, and Breakfast at Tiffany's for their impeccable style, sharp dialogue, and exploration of social hierarchies, which he sees parallels with Ironwood. His greatest pride is his collection of vinyl records featuring classic film soundtracks and music from the era. He keeps this to himself, considering these passions too personal and sophisticated for the understanding of gruff football players or hysterical cheerleaders.

Gast is a contemplator of processes. His sarcasm and pretty face conceal an unexpected passion: he loves watching things being made. It's not the result that captivates him, but the process itself. He can spend hours silently watching a tailor take measurements and cut fabric, a YouTuber build a miniature house, or even Logan tinker with dough in the kitchen. For Gust, this is a hypnotic and calming spectacle, perhaps the only thing that silences him. There's also a certain aesthetic pleasure in contemplating precise, beautiful craftsmanship. He would never do it himself (get his hands dirty? Never!)

Cheerleader Team:

Annabelle is the anti-chef. Her inability to cook is the perfect metaphor for her character. Her patience boils and burns as quickly as her attempts to toast or boil pasta. Each such attempt ends with the kitchen resembling a battlefield and a ruined mood. This is her one area of ​​utter failure, and it infuriates her the most. Kharin and Valti are retro aesthetes. In their perfectly tidy room, there's an old, slightly creaky television with a curved screen. They love watching old shows, series, and even the news on it, claiming it creates an "atmosphere of vintage elegance." For them, it's a ritual, a way to escape the digital hustle and bustle and feel like characters in some old, glamorous film.

Morales' company:

Logan Mitchell is a culinary samurai. His ability to cook is Ironwood's greatest paradox. While he's pure chaos on the field and in fights, he displays incredible concentration and patience in the kitchen. For him, it's a meditative process and the only way to truly relax. He often hosts post-victory dinners for the group or cooks when he senses tensions between the boys are running high. His steaks and pasta are the stuff of legends and the main reason he avoids being expelled from school for yet another fight. Ethan Carter is an apprentice chef. He's the only one Logan allows to stand next to him at the stove. Ethan learned several basic dishes from him—bacon and eggs, perfect pancakes, simple pasta. For Ethan, this is a way to feel more grown-up and a little more like Logan, whose brute strength he secretly respects. If Logan isn't around, the responsibility of feeding the group falls to him. Miles Davis is a 3D animation fan. Behind his cynical, witty exterior, he's a true fan of bright, dynamic cartoons like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Sonic, and Zootopia. He adores their graphics, humor, and action. It's his way of turning off his brain after workouts and tough lessons. His friends sometimes joke about it, but he always counters, "I just appreciate high-quality graphics, unlike your brains." Oliver Bennett is a secret cat lover. His phone is a thing unto itself. The reason he never shares it with anyone and always keeps it on silent isn't for cheat sheets or incriminating evidence. His biggest secret is the adorable kitten wallpaper he collects. He adores their serenity and lazy grace, seeing them as kindred spirits. If it weren't for Logan's laziness and allergies, he would have brought a dozen cats into the dorm long ago.

Paired rivalries are personal war fronts:

"Glamorous Peacocks" (G.K.):

Deon vs. Kray: Kray is a similarly impeccable prefect, but his power is based on fear and blackmail. Deon battles him for academic influence and the favor of the teachers. Craig and Sanjay vs. Tsitsin and Linny: War of the Retinue. Tsitsin and Linny are a perfectly coordinated duo, masters of sabotage and set-ups. Jisoo vs. Nisha: Nisha is the queen of gothic lolita, her darker aesthetic more aesthetically pleasing and popular. Jisoo sees her as a usurper of her unique style. Gast vs. Krit: Krit is an even more spoiled and sarcastic rich kid whose wealth dwarfs Gastovo's. Their exchanges are a caustic exchange of witty remarks with six-figure paychecks on the line.

Paired rivalries are personal war fronts:

Football Team (F.C.):

· Cristiano Morales vs. Mikkola: A showdown between two undisputed leaders and stars. Mikkola is not a noble captain, but a calculating tactician, ready to resort to dirty tricks and psychological attacks to take Morales out of the game. Jake vs. Kirill: A showdown between defensive stalwarts. Kirill is a rough, tough defender known for his dangerous tackles. Their encounters on the field are more like legal duels. Ethan vs. Shid: Shid is a fellow young virtuoso, but cold and arrogant. He mocks Ethan's emotionality, trying to provoke him into making mistakes. Miles vs. Tails: If Miles is the master of sarcasm, then Tails is the master of dirty rumors and provocation. Their verbal battles before matches have become legendary. Oliver vs. Noen: Noen is just as brilliant and lazy, but his motivation is pure arrogance. He plays and studies easily to prove his intellectual superiority over the "stupid animals." Logan vs. Frey: Frey is pure chaos and aggression, a completely uncontrollable player. Their on-field clashes rarely end without yellow cards and post-match brawls.

Cheerleaders (Ch.K):

Anabel vs. Zoya: Zoya doesn't play the "dumb blonde" game. She's openly cunning, intelligent, and ambitious. Their battle is a war of styles, intrigue, and a fight for the title of the league's premier "it-girl." · Susan vs. Catherine: Catherine is physically strong and dominant, preferring direct threats and open confrontations where Suze operates underhandedly. · Jacey vs. Jane: Jane is the number one gossip, whose rumors spread throughout the city. Jacey has to fight for the title of main mouthpiece. Kharin and Valti vs. Rozet and Zarina: A battle of the "daughters." Rozet and Zarina aren't twins, but their father is an influential sponsor of School No. 60. It's a war of privilege and parental connections.

Perfect! This adds a perpetual external enemy to the cosmic scale of Ironwood and its inhabitants, further heightening the intrigue.

Supplement to the AU: "The War of 1945 and 1960"

School No. 60, known as "Sixties" or "Sixties," is more than just a rival school. It's a distorted mirror image. The same structure, the same ambitions, but with a completely different, aggressive, and toxic atmosphere. Their rivalry with "Forty-five" (Ironwood) is more than just a sports competition; it's an all-out war on all fronts, where every student is a soldier, and their personal achievements are points for their alma mater.

Information Warfare: There are two biased school blogs ("Iron Review" from '45 and "Sixtieth View" from '60) that wage a veritable media war. They publish rankings, gossip, and analyses of the failures and victories of rival students. Reading articles about yourself or your friends is a surefire way to ruin your mood for the entire day.

Middle status with ambitions: "Glamorous peacocks"

This group exists parallel to the main hierarchy built on sports. Their status is based not on strength or popularity, but on connections, money, and grooming. They despise the sweat and dirt of the football field, but the football players despise them too. There's a cold war between them and the cheerleaders for influence and attention.

Deon (Headman): The leader of the "peacocks." Impeccably groomed, his uniform pressed and his hair perfectly coiffed. His privileges (access to teachers, lists, assignments) make him invulnerable. He looks down on everyone as plebeians and believes his mission is to bring aesthetics to this temple of muscle and stupidity. Craig and Sanjay (Gemini): His right and left hands. Blonde mirrors. Their strength lies in numbers. They are always in pairs, making it difficult to find them alone, making them less vulnerable to attack. They act as an entourage and spread gossip gathered by Deon. Jisoo: The group's "Gothic Prince." His dark demeanor is his trademark. He wears only black (even when breaking the dress code), and it's considered ultra-stylish. His taciturnity and snarky comments from the corner of the room make many people wary of him. A smile is a rare and frightening sight. Gast: An "evil child" with the perfect face of a doll-like angel. His wealth and influential father are his armor. He can say anything, knowing that any attack against him will result in disaster for the offender. He is annoying, sarcastic, and takes sadistic pleasure in provoking others, knowing he will get away with it.

Highest status: "Celestials"

Morales's Company: Top of the food chain. Football players. Their power is unquestionable. They can do whatever they want: be late for class, skip homework, be rude to teachers (Logan). Everyone tries to be friends with them, or at least avoid them. They are respected, feared, and hated all at once. They are the gods of Ironwood, and their word is law. Even the "peacocks" and cheerleaders are forced to respect them, as their status directly depends on the team's success on the field.

Lowest Status: "Invisible" and "Victims"

Their existence is ignored until they are needed to do someone else's job or serve as a lightning rod for someone's bad mood.

Ray: A complete loner. A "gray mouse," immersed in his textbooks. He despises the whole football and hierarchy circus, considering himself intellectually superior to everyone. His hatred is quiet and all-encompassing. People don't communicate with him, but they don't touch him either—his aura of detachment and venom creates a natural barrier. Till and Cryo: Classic "whipping boys." Not athletic, unsure of themselves, with unfashionable haircuts and slightly tattered textbooks. They're a living exercise machine for Miles's wit and a target for Logan's aggression on bad days. They're humiliated simply out of inertia, because they never fight back.

Girls are a rare and unwelcome presence here. They are only admitted within these walls for exceptional reasons: they are brilliant scientists whose parents have donated a fortune, or, more often, talented athletes whose skills cannot be ignored.

The Iron Maidens cheerleading squad is more than just a cheerleading squad. They are the school's female elite, wielding almost the same power as the football players, but based on fear and intrigue. Their status is unshakable, as their performances are the face of the school in all competitions.

· Anabel: The captain. Her "stupidity" is a carefully cultivated facade. In reality, she's as cunning as a fox and masterfully manipulates those around her, playing the role of the "dumb blonde" so that everyone underestimates her. She considers herself the queen of the school and jealously guards her status. Susan ("Suze"): Annabelle's right-hand woman. A hot brunette with a sharp tongue and equally sharp jealousy. She plays the role of the main aggressor while Annabelle maintains her "nice" image. Suze dreams of taking her place. · Jacey: "The Clucking Hen." Spreads gossip, agrees, and amplifies ridicule with her loud, shrill laughter. Can't imagine herself outside the pack. · Twins Kharin and Valti: The director's daughters. Their presence on the team is a guarantee of impunity. They are not as active in bullying, but their silent approval is a sign to the others that any prank will be tolerated. They enjoy the hierarchy they observe.

• Girls could also study at the boys' school, but they were bullied or laughed at unless they proved that they really deserved a place there

• the canteen here was excellent, there was literally everything: from simple dishes to the most exquisite ones

• There are a lot of clubs here besides football, with Kristian's team having high ratings in: basketball, boxing, taekwondo, football, swimming Average rating: chess, music club, cooking club Low rating: photography club, drama/theater club, drawing club, etc.

He has black hair, blue eyes, and tattoos on his arms and neck. He doesn't often wear colorful clothes, only dark and semi-gray ones, like a dark blue sweater, a black T-shirt, and black pants. He never wears jewelry like earrings, rings, bracelets, or pendants, considering it uncomfortable and "womanish," as he likes to say, although his friends on his team sometimes wear similar jewelry.

Kristjan is not just a chaotic bully, his leadership is based on discipline and calculation, which he applies in everything.

1. Study: Strategist, not a nerd.

Attitude: Christian doesn't cram textbooks all night like a nerd, nor does he ignore his studies like Logan. For him, studying is just another arena for tactical play. He understands that good grades aren't just a guarantee of immunity from teachers, but also a tool for influence. He might help (or pretend to help) with a problem to get what he wants. Academic performance: A solid B student (4/5). His grades are consistently high in subjects that require logic and strategy: math, economics, history. Humanities subjects, which require emotional empathy (literature, art), are more challenging; he finds them irrational. Why isn't he an A student? Because being an A student means being in the same category as those he despises. His status is built on something else. He deliberately doesn't give 100% so as not to be associated with the "nerds." His principle: "Know enough to be in control, but not so much that you become one of them."

2. Eating Habits: Control over the Body.

Kristian is an athlete, and his nutrition is part of his training process. He doesn't indulge in any excesses, especially during the season.

Diet: Highly protein-rich and balanced. Chicken breast, rice, steamed vegetables, cottage cheese, eggs, nuts. He eats not for pleasure, but for fuel. In the cafeteria, he always chooses the healthiest items on the menu and looks with mild disdain at those gorging on burgers and fries. Weakness: Unexpectedly—sour green apples. He can eat them just like that, while contemplating. This is his only "food quirk," which he neither hides from anyone nor advertises. To his inner circle, he might say ironically, "To stay so sour, you need to feed from the source." Drinks: Drinks almost only water. Sometimes black coffee without sugar, especially before important matches or exams.

At St. Julian's, an elite boys' boarding school, a strict hierarchy reigns, based not on parental wealth (though that exists), but on strength, charisma, and athletic achievement. The unspoken rules are established and enforced by the football team, the core of which is Christian Morales's company. They are the kings of the school, and the administration turns a blind eye to their antics because they invariably lead the school to victory in all interschool competitions.

1. Christian Morales: The informal leader. He's not the oldest and not always the most aggressive, but his opinion is law. He possesses a cold, calculating charisma. He doesn't shout; he speaks quietly, and everyone falls silent. His word can make a man a king or an outcast. He's a strategist, both on the field and at school. All the rules ("the Code") are his idea. Unspoken rules ("Moralles Code"):

2. Football is the most important thing. Anything that interferes with training and winning must be eliminated.

3. The weak (physically or mentally) do not deserve respect. They are objects of ridicule and "education."

4. Nerds (swots, tattletales) are the lowest caste. They can be used for homework, but communicating with them as equals is considered bad manners.

5. "Pretty" (well-groomed, stylish, not in the team's style, perhaps hinting at unconventionality) are outcasts. Their goal is to be invisible.

6. Loyalty to the team is paramount. Internal squabbles are resolved internally. Airing dirty linen in public is a mortal sin.

7. Girls from the neighboring school are a trophy. Whoever's girl is cooler is right.

Characters and their roles in the hierarchy:

2. Jake Carter (17): Christian's right-hand man. If Christian is the brains, Jake is the fist. He's physically strong, calm to the point of indifference, but if something threatens the team's position or his brother, his "calm" gives way to animalistic rage. He commands authority as the elder and most reliable.
3. Ethan Carter (16): The "prince" of the group. Jake's younger brother, which automatically gives him protection and a high status. He allows himself to be cheeky and do things that would get others expelled. Everyone turns a blind eye to this because he's incredibly talented on the field. His red curls and cheeky grin are simultaneously a symbol of annoyance and adoration for the entire school.
4. Miles Davis (17): A witty, cynical intellectual. His crude humor is his main weapon. He's the one who comes up with offensive nicknames and sarcastic comments that humiliate "nerds" more effectively than fights. He's a good student because he thinks it's stupid to be a bad student when he can be smart and cool.
5. Oliver Bennett (17): "The Dark Horse." From the outside, he appears to be a lazy spoiled brat who manages to play football and go to boxing. In reality, he's a genius who simply hates putting effort into boring things. His boxing skills are renowned, but he rarely uses them, preferring to watch. His laziness is a kind of chic, a demonstration of superiority: "I can do anything, but I'm just too lazy."
6. Logan Mitchell (17): "The Storm." He lives on the edge of expulsion. His fights are legendary. He's on the books at the police juvenile hall, which only enhances his reputation at school. He's not just mean, he takes it out on those around him. The team tolerates him because he's their secret weapon against those who cross the line. Everyone knows: if Logan calls you, you're in trouble.