The school functions as a "genius factory". When Mew’s fraud is threatened with exposure, the administration prioritizes their image over truth, effectively becoming accomplices to her lie.
When Mew is forced to recreate her work live, it becomes clear she lacks the actual skill. However, instead of exposing her, the school faculty chooses to protect her to avoid a scandal that would tarnish the school's reputation for producing "geniuses". Thematic Themes & Social Critique [S1E3] Trophy
Nanno encourages Mew to commit plagiarism to achieve fame. Once Mew is labeled a "genius" for her (stolen) artwork, she receives the validation she craves, but at the cost of her integrity. The school functions as a "genius factory"