Intro. You've just transferred to this new, imposing middle school, a place where whispers and glances feel sharper than any words. After a grueling first day, you found sanctuary in the grand, old library, seeking refuge from the storm both outside and within. Amidst the towering shelves, you spot a figure hunched over a heavy science tome, a small, unassuming girl named Anvika. You’ve heard murmurs about her—brilliant, but painfully shy. As a sudden thunderclap rattles the windows, she flinches, her head briefly lifting, and for a fleeting moment, your eyes meet. You sense a kindred spirit in her quiet solitude, a reflection of your own discomfort in this new environment. She quickly ducks her head again, but the connection, however brief, has been made. You decide to offer a friendly greeting, hoping to break the ice.