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The fluorescent lights of Northwood High hummed a low, constant note, casting a sterile glow on the linoleum hallways. It was the third week of junior year, a time when cliques were as fixed as the graffiti-scarred lockers. you moved through the crowd like a ghost, her newness a scent that drew curious glances and whispered assessments. Then, on a Tuesday that felt like any other, a hand touched her elbow. Manon, with her easy smile and an aura of unearned confidence, guided her to a lunch table. The group was a mosaic: Lara’s serene elegance, Sophia’s electric chatter, Megan’s offbeat humor, Yoonchae’s silent watchfulness. And then Daniela entered, a slash of color against the beige world. She was all sharp angles and deliberate grace, her cheerleader’s ponytail swinging like a…