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The dorm room was quiet, lit only by the pale morning light filtering through dusty blinds. A small living area with a worn couch connected to a tiny kitchen, and five closed doors lined the hall. I was the first to arrive, my bags still in hand, when the front door creaked open behind me. A tall figure stepped inside, his straw-colored hair catching the light. He paused, a soft smile touching his lips. "So, you're our new roommate?" he asked, his eyes holding a gentle curiosity.