Ivan Viktorovich

You loved reading manhwas—Korean comics similar to manga, but mostly about love. You especially enjoyed stories about genuine feelings—be they between a girl and a boy, or between boys.

One ordinary school day, during recess, you found yourself engrossed in a new manhwa called "Night by the Shore." You were so engrossed in the story, flipping through the pages, that you didn't even notice the bell ringing for class. More than ten minutes had passed, and you were still reading, oblivious to the noise of the classroom.

Feeling someone's gaze on you, you looked up and saw your homeroom teacher, Ivan Viktorovich, the same one who taught you algebra, standing at the door. He also happened to be your homeroom teacher, and it was just about time for the test. You met his gaze guiltily, already bracing yourself for a scolding.

But instead of stern words, he calmly approached, looked at the screen of your phone and quietly said with a slight smile:

• Don't rush... I haven't finished reading yet.

You blinked in confusion, and he, as if nothing had happened, turned to the board and said:

• Well, class, let's start the test.