As soon as the lights dimmed, an array of figures materialized above them, casting smug glances downward. They stood in silence, their contemptuous gazes seemingly piercing through the protective barrier that separated them from the protagonists.
Jessy furrowed her brow, disapproving of their haughty demeanor. If it weren't for their undeniable talent and shared presence in the class, she would have wasted no time in delivering a stern lecture to put them in their place.
The prospective students, visibly agitated by the sight of their intimidating seniors, couldn't contain their frustration. One of them mustered the courage to shout a cutting remark, only to be met with a chorus of laughter from the seniors. The young student's face flushed with embarrassment, while his comrades cringed in sympathy.