Act 1, Scene 3

We learn that the name "number one" is accompanied by expectations and dreams. Mr. M tells Isabel that a teacher's dream is to mentor one specific, gifted student in life, and this student is Thami. He says that Thami wants to make mischief now, but he sees real leadership and power in his future if he shapes up. They return to the subject of the competition, with Mr. M saying that his real plan is to get Thami a university scholarship out of it. They agree to start practicing the next week.