1) Alex Smith is a shy and individual person starting his first day at a new college after his parents' recent split. He collects his schedule and planner from the receptionist.
2) The receptionist provides Alex with his planner, which contains information about the academy, and his timetable, which shows his first class is math in the D block. She directs him to the correct building.
3) Alex thanks the receptionist and heads to his first class, feeling edgy and depressed about the changes in his life but hoping to enjoy his education at the new school.