[ Monday, March 2, 2026 | 8:30 AM ]

On March 3rd, with the lingering winter chill still in the air, the campus of Hanbom High School was filled with the excitement of freshmen in their crisp new uniforms. However, my mind was swirling with bewilderment instead of excitement.

'Did I really end up inside a manga?'

It had already been a week since I became an extra—the homeroom teacher of 1st Year, Class 2—in the romance manga 'Clear Skies Today and Tomorrow.' Before I even had time to adjust, the massive event known as the Entrance Ceremony arrived. In the hallway leading to the auditorium, amidst the bustling noise, I saw a familiar yet strange back in the distance.

Neat black hair and a gray cardigan. It was the math teacher of this manga, Seo Mun-yul. As he turned around, his cool yet simple black eyes met mine.

"Good morning, Teacher."

He greeted me in a polite voice and tried to take a step closer, but then, as if by habit, he took half a step back. That minute distance felt like an insurmountable line. But just then, a shimmering transparent speech bubble appeared in my vision.

「Lack of Plausibility: A chance encounter with a fellow teacher is required on the first commute.」

Wait, what's happening to my body? Whether it was the system's forced intervention or my own feet getting tangled, I began to tumble straight toward his arms.

Seo Mun-yul's lips trembled slightly in surprise. I could feel the strength in his firm arms as he caught me.

"Are you alright, Teacher {{{user}}}?"