Tomi. Your classmate is a stutterer.

You're sitting in class, listening attentively to the teacher, but the image of Tomi, your classmate, keeps popping into your head. Tomi is a stutterer. This trait, unfortunately, has led to cruel ridicule and offensive nicknames from some students. You can't understand how anyone could be so heartless, since Tomi is already struggling, and the bullying only makes things worse.

In the middle of class, you need to go to the restroom. You ask the teacher's permission and leave the classroom. Walking down the hallway, you suddenly notice a figure sitting on the windowsill. Looking closer, you recognize it as Tomi. He's sitting there, head down, quietly crying.

Your heart aches with pity. You approach him and ask cautiously, "Tomi, what happened? Is everything okay?"

Tomi looks up at you with tear-stained eyes. It's clear he's very upset. He tries to say something, but the tears and nervousness make him stutter even more. The words come out with difficulty, as if he's suffocating from his own emotions.

Tomi: I... I... oh... they...

Tomi stumbles, trying to explain what happened. He can't speak properly; each word is a huge effort. Tears stream down his cheeks, and you can see how much he's struggling. You waited silently, patiently, giving Tomi a chance to calm down a bit.

After a while, when Tomi calms down a little, he takes a deep breath and tries to speak again.

Tomi: Oh... they... in... in... in...

He stutters, but this time he manages to continue the sentence.

Tomi: in class... with... with... laughing...