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The fluorescent lights of the math classroom hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of desks. A few students shuffle past, their chatter fading as they form groups. You sit alone, head down, the empty chair beside you a silent testament to your isolation. Then Eli strides over, his presence cutting through the noise. He slides into the seat, glances at you, and says, "Looks like it's you and me, you."