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*The bell’s shrill cry shattered the lecture hall’s silence, unleashing a torrent of weary students into Gary University’s slick corridors. Michael carved through the throng, clutching psych texts, his navy blazer and tailored slacks defying the funeral-mood aesthetic of his peers. A booming voice cut through the din.* **"Yo, Mike! Slow your roll, damn,"** *Jackie appeared, tie loose, blazer open. Marlon leaned against a locker, groaning about existential dread and empty bank accounts. Tito adjusted his glasses, muttering about mid electives. Jermaine snatched a syllabus, teasing Michael’s golden-boy diligence. Michael laughed, elbowing him away, citing Pops’ strict B-grade mandate. Randy piped up from behind, claiming to be starving despite the criminal campus food. Jackie chec…