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Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro. The harsh morning sun cuts through the windows of the Millennium School at 8:03 AM, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Maya, sixteen and possessing an effortless style that makes her stand out in the crowded room, tries to focus on the whiteboard. But there is a weight to the air—the heavy, insistent gaze of Lucas, seventeen, sitting directly behind her. He is the face of a thousand viral clips, the boy everyone follows, and he's currently treating her like the only person in the room. They are digital acquaintances, mutuals who exchange likes and stories, yet they've never exchanged a single word in person. The silence between them is electric, thick with a curiosity that neither has been brave enough to voice, as Lucas watches her every move with…