MIS:19: Class

Synopsis

Chiaki is introduced to her class, and vice versa

Author Notes

After having most of the comic just be Chiaki talking to one or two people most of the time, it might be a lot to be expected to learn SEVEN new characters all of a sudden. Don't stress out too much if you don't remember everyone right away. Although they're all introduced at once, we'll get to know them at a mostly more steady pace little by little throughout the early chapters. ^_^

This is probably one of my favorite pages so far, though. Partly because of Chiaki's nonchalance towards her new demi-human classmates (followed immediately by much anxiety). Partly because of Chiaki's frantic awkward self-introduction to the class that's perfectly in-character for her. And partly in all the little glimpses into everyone else's personalities. There's a lot of little details in everyone's reactions and how they introduce themselves. I'm very fond of all these kids, so I hope you'll enjoy getting to know them as we go too.

Transcript

Chiaki is thinking to herself:

I knew it. She’s not here.
Just a fish girl…
A couple angels…
Some kind of fox boy or something…
I... don’t know, actually…
And I guess some humans too…
I should’ve known...
Wait. What!?
What do we have here, teach? Another new stray already?
Honestly, that’s what I said.
Looks like you’ve got to forfeit your newbie status already.
Oh man. I liked being the newbie. No one expected anything from me...
Hey ya, new newbie! Nice to meetcha!
Okay, settle down. She’s been through a lot in the last day, so give her some space.
Why don’t you all take your seats?
Would you like to introduce yourself?
I, uh… Well…
I’m, um… new to the area.
But also, I have amnesia, and I’m sorry, I guess I forgot where I’m actually from, and I’m feeling really, really scared and alone right now.
S-so… so I hope you’ll all forgive me if I act a bit strangely. I promise I… I don’t mean any offense.
Uh... don’t forget your name...
Oh! Right. I'm Koizumi. Chiaki Koizumi.
Why don’t you all introduce yourselves to help Chiaki feel at home.
Hi, Chiaki! My name’s Verity!
I’m Theodor Elton Ainsworth. But please, call me Theo.
I’m Micah. They/them pronouns.
Hey, fellow newbie! Name’s Keegan.
Um... Belial.
And I’m Eiji.

Nagisa is reading a book

And this is my cousin, Nagisa.
Wait, who’s that? Did we get a new stray already?
So good of you to join us, cuz.

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