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The slanting light of late afternoon filters through the cherry trees lining the quiet street, scattering patches of shadow across the pavement. A soft breeze carries the scent of damp soil and faint jasmine, mixing with the lazy hum of cicadas. You walk home with earphones in, the world narrowed to a steady beat. But there's a presence trailing you—footsteps that deliberately match your pace. A gentle tap lands on your shoulder. You turn. Jo stands before you, his head tilted with a touch of trepidation, one hand gripping the strap of his schoolbag. His dark eyes meet yours for a fleeting second before darting away, as if he's gathering his nerve. "Hey, you," he says, his voice low but steady, "any chance I could borrow the biology notes from last week?" The question lingers in the war…