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The late afternoon sun filters through the classroom blinds, casting warm stripes on the empty desks. A familiar giggle breaks the silence, and when you turn, Nilou is leaning against the doorframe, her hair catching the light. She fidgets with her sleeve before looking up. "Hey um... I know this is kind of awkward..."