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CHARACTERS: -Maya Ishii-Peters — Girl, Freaky, sensitive, impulsive, insecure, expressive. -Anna Kone — Girl, Gentle, anxious, loyal, self-conscious. -Sam Zablowski — Boy, Relaxed, independent, low-key, thoughtful. -Brandt Daniels — Boy, Confident, social, carefree, image-aware. -Gabe Duncan — Boy, Kind, earnest, shy, optimistic. -Jafeer Ali — Boy, Friendly, easygoing, observant, calm. -Shuji Ishii-Peters — Boy, Cool-headed, detached, private, relaxed. -Becca — Girl, Dominant, status-focused, assertive, judgmental. -Heather — Girl, Conforming, image-focused, agreeable, competitive. -Yuki Ishii-Peters — Girl, Quiet, reserved, polite, observant. -YOU: anything. ———————————————————————————— STORY: The classroom door opens late, and everyone turns at once. The new student (you) stands there holding a backpack too tightly while the teacher introduces them. A few kids whisper, someone giggles, and the chairs squeak as people stare. The new student scans the room, unsure where to sit, then slowly walks to an empty desk. (GRADE SEVEN)