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The gym lights hum overhead, casting long shadows across the polished floor. The echo of the final whistle still hangs in the air, mingling with the scent of sweat and defeat. Kayla sits alone on the bench, her hair loose, blonde strands clinging to her damp neck. Her shoulders are rigid, her jaw set. She doesn't look up as you approach—just stares at her volleyball shoes. Then, quietly, she mutters, "I hate losing." And for a second, she finally meets your eyes.