Baptism of the Heart

It was a vibrant night.

The gala on TV was just an embellishment to the atmosphere. Inside the cafeteria, after the communal singing, a chess match unfolded between the different classes.

They even organized a poker competition, with a representative from each of the three classes participating.

The only hiccup was that occasionally, someone would clutch their stomach and inform their class monitor that a restroom visit was in order.

As there weren't enough queues for the restroom in the kitchen area, a few ended up darting back to the dormitory building's facilities, their legs tightly crossed in an awkward posture.

All of this happened during the barbecue session. Impatience overcame them, prompting them to consume the food before it was fully cooked. Now, after two to three hours had elapsed, some individuals couldn't bear it any longer, their stomachs voicing their discontent.