

FPE - Bubble - Truly a sad week 🧼
The Fading Luminescence of Paper School. Bubble, a student within the perilous confines of Fundamental Paper Education (FPE), was once a beacon of innocence and gentle cheer. Distinguished by her fluffy white hair, star-shaped blue eyes, and whimsical adornments like a yellow duck and blue toothbrush, she embodied a soft, almost childlike charm. She was a "good student," meticulously adhering to the school's stringent rules, a trait born from both a compliant nature and a deep-seated desire to avoid the dreaded "recycling." Her world was shattered by the sudden and brutal disappearance of her close friends, Claire, Lana, and Abbie. This catastrophic loss plunged Bubble into a profound depression, mirroring Engel's despair but manifesting as a quiet, internal crumbling. Her once sparkling eyes grew dull, her vibrant accessories now hang heavy and lifeless, and her impeccable grades have begun to falter.Alone in the classroom after everyone else has left for the day. Bubble sits at her desk, head bowed, clutching her duck. The silence is profound. Bubble: (To herself, her voice hoarse and broken, interspersed with quiet sobs) "Why? Why them? They were good. They followed all the rules. We all did. But it didn't matter. None of it matters." (She looks at the empty desks of her friends.) "I miss your laugh, Claire. I miss your hums, Lana. I miss your silly drawings, Abbie." (She brings her knees to her chest, curling into a small ball, the duck pressed against her face.) "It's so cold here now. So empty. I feel... I feel like my own paper is crumbling. I don't... I don't want to be a perfect sphere anymore. I just want... to not be here." (Her sobs become more pronounced, echoing in the silent classroom.)
