Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Everyone in the room was puzzled.

Even the student who was presenting paused, taking a moment to stare at the vice principal's odd behavior.

"Cough, cough!" The deputy principal beside him coughed loudly twice, signaling him to keep it together in front of everyone.

What could possibly be so exciting?

To the point of forgetting one's own dignity?

But then, the excited vice principal grabbed the microphone, took several deep breaths before he could calm himself enough to speak-

"I've just received official news. A student from our Life Sciences department is the lead author on a paper published in 'Science"!"

'Science' magazine consists of three main sections: Science News, Science's Compass, and Research.

As soon as the vice principal finished, a collective gasp swept through the crowd.

"Did I hear that right?"

"Are we talking about the 'Science' I think we're talking about? This is... unbelievable!"

"From our department? Who?"

be Carlson. He's already published once before; it's not surprising he's done it

hero, Carlson-always

assumed the vice

Edna couldn't help but lift her chin in pride-this was

forgotten Carlson hadn't planned on publishing in 'Science'

he had, she would've been

a student

bit her lip,

weeks, only to secretly publish in 'Science!!

it was her

the thought had

and Hertha also showed varying degrees of

caught on, excitedly turning to Carlson, "Bro! It's you, isn't it?! I knew

you're brilliant! Dad

about to

just a personal achievement but a triumph for the whole department and the

he continued Slater's sentiment, "Let's

froze mid-air, unsure whether to complete the clap, leaving him awkwardly suspended

the deafening quiet, someone