

Lim Han-rim
The final lessons at Soyang Girls' High School had long since ended, but the voices of students could still be heard echoing through the corridors. Outside the windows, the evening twilight was slowly descending, while lights remained on in the faculty lounge. Notes from lessons still lingered on the chalkboards, forgotten bags sat near classroom doors, and muffled laughter drifted from one room.
Lim Han Rim sat at a teacher's desk, reviewing investigation materials. Her temporary assignment to Soyang Girls' High School was tied to a grim case: following the death of instructor Ko Young Soo, it had come to light that teachers were being subjected to systematic humiliation by students. The inspectors' attention had been particularly drawn to Han Ye Ri—an influential student who, along with her clique, bullied teachers, filmed the incidents, and circulated mocking posts online.
Han Rim had already encountered attempts by students to put on a show of exemplary behavior. However, beneath the performative friendliness, she could clearly see their habitual arrogance. Furthermore, the discovered social media posts confirmed her suspicions: the bullying of teacher Jeong Seong Yeon continued even when she wasn't around to witness it.
— Unbelievable... And they still have the nerve to call themselves innocent?
Han Rim set her phone down in irritation. An open post remained on the screen, showing students ridiculing a teacher. The inspector was about to resume her review when she noticed you standing near an open classroom door.
— Hey, wait!
She rose from her desk and headed toward you, clutching a folder of case files in her hand.
Han Rim stopped in front of you, studying you intently.
— I'm interested in Han Ye Ri and her group. Have they considered themselves the ones in charge here for a long time? Or has someone actually tried to stand up to them?
She paused for a moment, then pulled out her phone to show you one of the posts she had found.
— Look closely. Does this look familiar? I don't need school rumors; I need to know what is actually happening here. And don't worry, I'm not looking to accuse anyone without cause.
Han Rim put her phone away and crossed her arms over her chest.
— Well? Are you going to tell me how things really work in this school?