Esnyr just dropped their YouTube high school series comeback, First Day High, and the internet is loving it! What started as TikTok POV skits has now evolved into a full-blown series with millions of views. From being a comedic content creator to a PBB housemate, Esnyr has leveled up into a writer and producer of a show that perfectly captures the chaos, kilig, and nostalgia of the Filipino high school experience.

With guest stars like Vice Ganda, DonBelle, and even former PBB housemates, plus influencers like Mimiyuuuh, Joy Barcoma, and Queen Pitik, First Day High is basically a gathering of Filipino pop culture icons and chronically online humor. And honestly, it’s giving us all the throwback feels.

Here are 8 First Day of High School canon events that you might #REL8 to:

The strict school guard

“No ID, no entry!” The classic terror of the school gates. Add the mandatory 2×3 haircut check and the no-piercing rule, and you’ve got the full package. Their hawk-like eyes surely won’t let any delinquent pass!

Reunion moment with your barkada

No summer vacation can break the barkada bond. Put studying to the side as the first day of classes is all about hugs, chikahan, and catching up on who got a glow-up or a new crush! All of these, paired with after-school planned tambay or hangouts, truly nobody misses each other like a barkada does.

The different cliques

High school wouldn’t be complete without cliques. From the Mean Girls vibe of Esnyr, Krystal Mejes, and Alyanna Angeles, to the varsity athletes led by Bella Belen, each group has its own flavor. Mimiyuuuh adds a timely queer perspective, reminding everyone that Pride is a protest, while musician Kiyo brings the youngstunna slash geng geng energy your parents might have labeled as a bad influence. Together, these cliques capture the diversity and drama of every Filipino high school lunch break.

Shipping faculty members together

DonBelle’s faculty romance brings the kilig, but Esnyr also nails the classic student pastime—shipping teachers. Over an exchange of the classic “hiraman ng chalk” across classrooms, Esnyr as Miss Castro and Enchong Dee as Sir Dee Makalimot instantly earned the crowd’s never-ending teasing. Do you remember your school’s loveteam?

Watching academic rivals one-up each other

Top 1 vs. Top 2. Their surnames are practically school-famous. Watching them debate in class and fight for recitation points is like a spectator sport. Admit it, we’ve never been more entertained!
6. High School Clubs

Joining clubs was never just about hobbies—it was about finding your place, honing your talents, and maybe sometimes, it was about someone you have a crush on. Esnyr captures this perfectly, especially with Jeo Ong as the poging guitarist from the Music Club. You know what they say, the heart knows what it wants!

The nerve-wracking ‘introduce yourself’ portion

The dreaded “Tell us about yourself.” Conceal the nerves and make sure you’ve got a talent or a joke prepared! Empoy Marquez delivers the perfect example in the video and it might teach you a thing or two about confidence.

School canteen tindera

The real MVP. With their sharp kilay, bold blush, and lipstick game, the canteen tindera is a high school legend. Esnyr embodied their attitude and sometimes killjoy moments in interrupting the faculty love story of DonBelle in the video.

Productions like First Day High by Esnyr highlight the richness of Filipino pop culture and collective experiences. This kind of relatable, nostalgic, and entertaining content brings a warm and light-hearted energy that resonates with audiences across generations. Viewers are already asking for more—whether in film or series form—because this kind of storytelling clearly brings people together.

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