The Mate Agreement
More laughter rings out.
“But what is there to say? Hello, hi, congratulations, you’re on your own for the rest of your life, welcome to adulthood, bye.“ I continue, making more students chuckle, but getting more evil glares from Principal Choi. Maybe I should tone down the jokes. I look out at the audience, wishing my mom was there, listening, cheering. I feel trepidation tickle down my spine. My phone, still in the pocket of my trousers, hasn’t vibrated since.