> > You're Carrying:
> >
> > Backpack
> > Disk with Virus
> > Lighter
> > Screwdriver
> > V Pg
> >
> > Beaker
> > Eraser
> > Mirror
> > Screws
> > Wire
> >
> > Bottle Cap
> > Fire Map
> > NP
> > Shirt
> > Wrench
> >
> > Chain
> > Glue Stick
> > Photos of Fashion Show
> > Shoes
> >
> > Chalk
> > Hot-Wiring Instructions
> > Rust Eater
> > Soldering Iron
> > - I've completed all the tasks- I just need to get out school.
> >
> > I've gotten the NP and used it on me already. I know that I'm going to have to ask someone for the T ingredient to remove the NP. But I feel as if I've walked in about 5 circles of the school talking to everybody, and I don't seem to have the option of asking them for help.
> > A push in the right direction of at least who I should be talking to would be much appreciated. (It's quite likely I just completely spaced on the one obvious person and am bypassing him/her).
> > Thanks!
> > Ooshie "the one who has trouble with the easy part of task" girl
>
> I barely remember this game, but I believe you need to talk to someone who is not at all otherwise useful in the game's plot (meaning this person hasn't helped you advance further with a game-related task). This eliminates a lot of people (Artist Girl and the librarian being two of them).

Figured it out! I was completely skipping the inner office - thanks so much for the help!