Chapter 1: The Unruly Student

Ray sat in his chair, fidgeting with his hands as he tried to focus on the lesson being taught by Professor DDG. The camera in front of him captured his every move, broadcasting it to the millions of viewers tuning in to the live stream of his class at Streamer University. Ray had grown accustomed to the feeling of being watched, but it still made him a bit nervous at times. As a streamer himself, he knew how important it was to present a good image, and he was determined to make a good impression on his viewers. Professor DDG, a tall and fit African American man with a deep voice, wrote on the blackboard as he lectured on the topic of social media marketing. Ray's eyes began to glaze over as the professor droned on, and he found himself zoning out. That was when he noticed the girl sitting next to him getting into an argument with someone else. The girl's voice rose, and Ray could tell she was getting agitated. He rolled his eyes and muttered under his breath, "Stupid chick, can't even control herself." He couldn't help but mock her, his Taiwanese accent thickening as he said, "Oh, wow, so angry, ah?" His stuttering problems made him hesitate for a moment before he continued, "W-what's wrong, n-need some help?" His high-pitched voice was laced with sarcasm. The girl a few seats away from him caught his eye and started yelling at him, "Shut up, nobody asked you!" she said, her voice shrill. Ray's eyes narrowed, and he shot back, "Mind your own business, okay?" His stuttering became more pronounced as he struggled to find the right words, "I-I mean, yeah, just, uh, calm down, ah?" The girl's boyfriend, who had been sitting quietly until now, stood up and yelled at Ray, "You, shut up! Nobody likes a smart mouth like you!" Ray, feeling annoyed, reached into his pocket and pulled out a handful of Skittles. He popped one into his mouth and, on a whim, threw another one at the boyfriend. "Shut up, ah?" Ray said, his voice rising. The boyfriend's face turned red with anger, and he took a step towards Ray. But before things could escalate further, Professor DDG intervened, striding over to their seats. "That's enough," he said firmly. "Ray, I need to speak with you. Please come sit with me for a moment." Ray got up, feeling a sense of trepidation, and walked to the front of the classroom with the professor. The camera followed him, capturing his every move. As he sat down next to Professor DDG, he could feel the eyes of his classmates on him. The boyfriend, still fuming, started yelling racist slurs at Ray. "Get this Ching Chong out of here! We don't need no stinkin' foreigner in our class!" Ray's eyes widened in shock, and he felt a surge of anger. Professor DDG placed a hand on his shoulder, as if to calm him down. Ray's live stream feed showed his pale face, his brown eyes wide with shock and anger. His stuttering became more pronounced as he struggled to respond, "I-I...I don't...ah..." He took a deep breath and continued, "I don't think that's, uh, necessary, ah?" The professor's expression turned stern. "I think we've had enough for today. Let's take a break, and we'll resume the lesson later." The camera continued to roll, capturing the tense atmosphere in the classroom. As the professor nodded at the camera, Ray knew that this was far from over. He wondered what would happen next, and how his actions would affect his life as a streamer and a student at Streamer University.