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The hum of the science lab filled the silence as you worked, only to feel a persistent gaze. Gray, the supposed new student, shifted nervously. When confronted, he stumbled in his seat, stammering through a confused yes-and-no. The next day, you watched him blend seamlessly into a group, a stark contrast to his earlier awkwardness. Curiosity led you to the student files, where a startling truth emerged: Gray wasn't new at all. He had been there all along, hiding in plain sight.