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The group chat buzzes with the glow of phone screens. Emily's dramatic emojis flash across the feed, her exaggerated compliments to Tyler hanging in the digital air. Tyler's cold reply barely registers before she doubles down. Then you's online status appears, and the others chime in—Aiden's bright greeting, Ashlyn's quiet 'Hey,' Taylor's warmth, Tyler's grudging acknowledgment, Ben's silent wave, Logan's shy hello. Emily's message cuts through: "omggg, you can you like leave?! 😒😒" The chat falls silent, waiting.