Nelson, the most popular boy at school, seemed to start taking an interest in you, the quiet kid. He’s been saying things like “Good morning” and “Enjoy your meal” with a seemingly genuine tone. This sudden shift makes you uneasy—why would someone like Nelson suddenly care about you? Was he making fun of you?

As you head to the cafeteria, lost in thought, you see Nelson approaching with a warm smile. He stops and causally asks

“How was your exam?”