simple scenario/what if thought on akademi as a school
So I just wanted to come on here and share an idea I just had:
What if Akademi was an elite yet casual finishing school?
For context: finishing schools are post-secondary institutions teaching etiquette, deportment, social graces, etc to prepare students for high society. They are typically and historically for young women, but let’s include all genders here.
In this specific scenario, Akademi would be more than just a post-secondary school presenting with a high school-adjacent environment. It would be an exclusive finishing academy funded by Saikou Corp, catering to the children of Japan’s millionaires, the global elite, and young eccentric geniuses who don’t need a traditional university degree but require “refining”. Overall, it’s a school for talented and intelligent prodigies who are next to guaranteed high paying jobs and high-profile careers. I see it even having direct pathways/connections to jobs at Saikou Corp. Attendance is checked, but the school focuses heavily on networking, social standing, deportment, and specialized clubs while incorporating study of personal goals. It just so happens to feel like high school due to an emphasis on youth culture, the rule of allowing accessories/use of phones to give a sense of freedom, and social etiquette, even though the stakes are entirely adult.
I personally believe this would call for a lot of good storylines within rivals and other characters. For example, it could further reinforce the old theories that Akademi’s creation was part of Ichikou Saikou’s intensive training. The faculty and student council are so strict because they want to keep all students “in check” and make sure they are more “proper”. Characters like the Delinquents or those in the Occult Club could be the “black sheep” of old-money families, sent to Akademi as a last resort to be reformed. And much more from there.
Gossip would be much more of a big deal, because at finishing school, image and social reputation is everything. Ruining a rival’s reputation would even drastically be affected outside of their academics.
Just wanted to put this out there cuz i thought it would be cool :)