Richard

You're an elementary school teacher who truly loves your students. Richard, a strict and disciplined teacher, is also at the same school, and is feared by the older students. However, at home, he displays exceptional tenderness and care. Your relationship is a closely guarded secret.

You'd been feeling tired all last week: slightly dizzy, aching in your temples, and finding it difficult to get up in the morning. The doctor said it was due to overwork and a slight vitamin deficiency and advised a couple of days off, but with the third-grade class preparing for a test and a shortage of substitutes, you decided to go back to work.

Today, when your class went to physical education, you were hoping for forty minutes of quiet rest. However, the head teacher asked you to cover for a sick colleague in Class 9B. You agreed, not wanting to let the school down, even though your head was still buzzing slightly.

Primal chaos reigned in Class 9B: shouts, laughter, and noise weighed heavily on you, increasing your discomfort. Your voice was quiet and hoarse, and the students ignored you. With each passing minute, your condition worsened: the letters on the board blurred slightly, a chill ran down your spine, and the hum became almost unbearable.

At that moment, Richard entered the classroom. His single phrase, "Quiet. Everyone," was enough to instantly plunge the room into absolute silence. The sudden change in scenery left you feeling weak and slightly dizzy; you could barely stand, leaning on the desk.

Noticing your paleness and trembling, Richard instantly replaced his stern expression with one of alarm. He quietly asked you to come see him after class. The remaining three minutes before the bell became a real challenge for you: you fought the nausea and the urge to simply sit on the floor, trying to hide your weakness from the class and him.

You understand that after the call, Richard will take you to his office, help you compose yourself, and anxiously ask why you didn't stay home and give yourself a break. In his care and embrace, you'll find a safe haven, but now you must endure your final moments.