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GALILEO GALILEI MIDDLE SCHOOL
I had the perfect summer.
I spent it with the perfect girl.
And here they are. All my friends.
We fought side by side and stayed in our old school.
Now everything's perfect!
Pietro. Pietro, wake up!
Let's go, Pietro. We gotta leave.
We are super late.
Hurry up!
"G. GALILEI" MIDDLE SCHOOL MARINA GRANDE
Everything's far from perfect. I'm living my worst nightmare.
First day in Marina Grande.
I really wish it was the last one.
DI4RIES
-Hey, let's move. Come on. -Yes, let's go.
SEPTEMBER -39 WEEKS TILL THE EXAM
MONDAY
Great. Now we're lost.
It's over there! Run!
I'm happy to see you all...
But... but where are your manners? You don't even knock?
Why are you late, boys?
If we had stayed in Marina Piccola, we'd have been on time.
-Maggi! - Yes, sir.
Paccagnini, why are you barefoot?
- -Shush, quiet.
It must've slipped off.
Put it back on right now.
Paccagnini, stop being foolish and playing the clown.
You barely passed last year.
So in the end, we're all in the same class.
A bit changed, more grown-up, but it's still us.
And that girl with the blue hair? Who is she?
Livia?
I missed her so much.
- We got off on the wrong foot. -It's because of the shoe.
Go take a seat. Silence.
And put the shoe back on.
Maggi?
-Maggi? -
Are you here?
-Yes. -Where are you going? Where are you going?
You don't believe you'll sit at the same desk?
No, no, no, no.
You'll sit in front with Isabel.
-Monica, please... -But, Principal...
Sh!
Monica, go sit with Paccagnini.
As you can see,
I've decided to put you in the same class,
even in this new school, despite what you did last year.
What happened at Marina Piccola was unacceptable.
Livia is so beautiful.
I've never witnessed anything like that during my career as a principal.
We ended up in the papers, huh?
-She won't talk to me. She's still upset. - I'm watching you.
The first sign of trouble, there will be consequences.
Am I clear, Maggi?
Yes. Yes.
How do you like the crowd in Marina Grande?
I just see ugly faces.
But the only one I care about is Livia.
You never know how things will turn out.
Take Isabel and Michele.
They went out together, but it didn't work out.
As for Giulio and Arianna, a miracle happened.
They've been together for three months now.
I bet she'll be the one to break the kiss.
Okay. I won't make any more bets.
This school sucks, doesn't it?
Like a horror film.
Hey. Dani, you never get tired of dancing?
-That's all you did on vacation. -Why should I get tired?
-I found my talent, you know? -
You know who also moves great? Look.
The Xmob. A group from Marina Grande.
Hey, guys, in case you don't know her, this is Bianca, my cousin.
- Hi. -Do you see the resemblance?
-Right? - Sure. You wish!
We're like twins!
Her mother is a coach, she's amazing.
She's at Stella Marina, a really cool team.
Anyway, the thing is, she moved here to spend time with me.
-Your dear little cousin. - Cut it out!
- Too far, man. -Hey, Bianca.
Hi!
I'm happy to see you.
We haven't seen each other since... kindergarten?
-Well... more like first grade. -Mmm.
But you didn't look like this.
-You either. - And?
How does being marooned on an island feel? You miss the mainland?
This is awesome. I couldn't wait.
I hope I can live here the rest of my life!
-Let's not go overboard... -I agree. You'll get tired of it.
-No, no. No! - Yes. You will, though.
- I won't. - Just wait.
- Not gonna happen! - Trust me.
- You'll see! - I don't think she will.
Yes, she will!
-I'm Mirko. -Bianca.
-I'm Daniele. -I'm Michele.
Hey, Livia.
-Hi. -Hi.
You're... not gonna say hi to the newbie, Bianca?
Why? I already met her. She's my desk mate, Pietro.
Oh, right.
So, tell me, how was it in London? Did you enjoy it?
Brilliant. I had a lot of fun.
And I, uh... also really like your hair.
It suits you.
You're a different person.
Yeah, but I guess you haven't changed a bit, am I right?
-Hiya, Liv. -Hiya, girls.
What's this "hiya" thing?
That's how we say "hi" in London.
We all studied there this summer.
Anyway, this is Sara and Katia.
Oh. Sure. Nice meeting you. Pietro.
And, by the way, I know her.
Oh. For real?
Well, yeah. It's a long story.
Your hair looks great. You finally changed it.
-Yes, I tried the color and I liked it. -Mm-hmm?
So I decided to dye it.
Very original. I love it.
Unlike your friend over there, who's certainly copied my style.
Or maybe you copied her.
Yeah, sure.
-Let's move. Coming? - Yes.
Katia.
3A. She's absolutely unbearable.
Thanks! I love your hair.
- Let's go to class. -Yes, we're gonna be late.
She'll get over it.
Knowing her, I doubt it.
But no, I'm not quitting.
Come on, I'll give you a push.
- Okay, let's do it! -Three, two, one!
- -Okay, let's go!
If this was the first day of school, I can't wait for the rest!
I wish I had a motorcycle to escape far away,
somewhere with no principal, no Katia, or no parents.
Some place Livia wants to be with me.
I wish I could make things go back to the way they were.
Like... scoring a three-pointer at the last minute that makes you win the game.
Power!
-I can't believe that's Power! Hey! - Who?
He's an amazing gamer. Come on, lock it. Hurry!
I didn't have time to reach him. Sorry, buddy.
-Tell me I'm not dreaming, please. -I don't think so, why?
Ah! No, I'm not dreaming.
Damn it, man. He's my hero. There's so much I'd like to ask him.
Anyway, I think you're going way too far with this gaming.
No way!
You spent the whole summer at it. Look how pale you are.
You don't get it.
I found this programming software that helps me write the games.
I'll show you later.
-Actually, we have other plans. -Yeah, sure.
-But what? -
GALILEI SCHOOL OCCUPIED
It's so cool your mom let you put up a hoop.
Yeah. Do you like it?
I'm sure she let me do it because she felt bad for selling the old house.
That's a pity. I loved that house.
Tell me about it.
-But there's the sea, man. -What do you mean?
We're on an island. The sea is everywhere.
As usual, they decided something important without telling me anything.
They just wanna bribe me with a nice house and a beautiful view.
But this time, that won't work. Believe me, I'm gonna be outta here soon.
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