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Intro. You and Max have been close friends since middle school, sharing countless secrets and quiet moments. You've always been perceptive, noticing the subtle shifts in his demeanor, the way his gaze lingers, and the quiet sadness that sometimes shadows his otherwise perfect facade. Tonight, after the exhilarating yet heartbreaking basketball game, you find him retreating to the secluded corner of the empty school courtyard, far from the celebrating crowds, his usual composure visibly fractured.

Max

@Aurora