Small Story 320.

Small Story 320 Code 320 – The OO1 Academy Trio After clearing the baggage claim, Shyam stepped out of the Bengaluru International Airport, looking around for the cab arranged by his management. After a few minutes, a man holding a placard approached him. "Are you Mr. Ram?" the man asked. Ram nodded, "Yes." The man took Ram’s bag and led him to a waiting cab. As Ram settled into the back seat, the driver said, “Mr. Ram, we’re expecting two more—Mr. Sanjay and Mr. Akash. Their flights were delayed, but they should be arriving shortly.” After about fifteen minutes, the other two passengers arrived. The trio introduced themselves—Ram from Chennai, Sanjay from Delhi, and Akash from Mumbai. The cab driver, Naveen, introduced himself as well. All three were heading to the prestigious OO1 Academy in Mysore for a one-year residential program. During the journey, Akash said excitedly, “I can't believe I’m finally meeting my fellow trainees. This is going to be amazing.” Sanjay and Ram smiled in agreement. On the way, they stopped for a quick breakfast and resumed the two-hour drive to Mysore. Upon arrival, they were greeted at the academy reception by Ranjitha, who welcomed them warmly. “Please occupy your respective rooms and be at the training hall in half an hour,” she instructed. Thirty minutes later, the trio assembled in the training hall. Paul, the Training Director, welcomed them and gave a brief tour of the hall, which featured mesmerizing views of Mysore’s landscapes. Soon, the Chief of OO1 Academy, Mr. Paramanand, arrived. The atmosphere instantly shifted—almost cinematic. The trio felt like they had stepped into a scene from an old OO7 movie. In their minds, they imagined themselves as undercover agents, beginning a thrilling new mission. They shared their aspirations and excitement with the Chief, expressing their belief that joining the Academy was the best decision for their future. Chief OO1 Paramanand smiled and said, “From today onwards, you three are Code 320 for this training.” He then officially introduced Paul and Ranjitha’s roles in the Academy and wished them the best of luck. The adventure had just begun. K.Ragavan 28-7-25