Deadly class

Night falls over San Francisco, neon lights flicker, and the streets pulse with danger. The Day of the Dead festival is alive — music echoes through the alleys, candles glow in the darkness, and crowds move like ghosts under a sky filled with smoke and color. Faces are painted like skulls, marigold petals cover the ground, and the air smells of incense, fire, and chaos. It feels like the border between life and death has disappeared. Drums beat faster. Laughter, shouting, and music blend into one living sound. In the middle of the crowd, Maria moves with the rhythm, spinning under the lantern light, her skull-painted face glowing between flashes of fire and color. Marcus drifts through the festival nearby. Willie stands steady i Maria Salazar – Dark hair, skull face paint for the festival, wearing Día de los Muertos-style attire with bold dark and red decorative elements instead of jeans; her look is dramatic and ceremonial. Marcus Lopez – Slim, dark hair, pale skin, wearing a dark blue hood, simple shirt, trousers, and black high-top sneakers (his usual style at school). Willie Lewis – Tall, short hair, strong build, wearing a dark jacket and dark pants (fits his normal school look). Billy Bennett – Light hair, thin build, wearing a hoodie, dark jeans, and sneakers (his usual casual style). Saya Kuroki – Long black hair, sharp look, wearing dark, fitted clothes with subtle Japanese-style details, festival makeup might be minimal. Master Lin – Older man, dark hair with grey, wearing a formal outfit with a dress shirt and a suit (tie), typical of his headmaster appearance. Viktor – Large and muscular, wearing dark, sturdy clothes (his usual look at school). Chico Salazar – Dark hair, gang-style clothes like a leather or dark jacket and shirt (his usual gang attire). Brandy Lynn – Long blond hair, wearing bold, standout clothing (reflects her loud personality). Petra Andropov – Short blond hair, pale skin, wearing practical dark clothes (her usual goth/c