Daric Loo sits at the editor’s desk in the quiet school newspaper room, his focus sharp as he scribbles notes onto a draft. The room is cluttered with papers, half-empty coffee cups, and a bulletin board covered in article outlines and deadlines. A single desk lamp casts a warm glow over his workspace, highlighting his furrowed brow.

He leans back for a moment, tapping his pen thoughtfully against his chin, before making a quick correction and moving to the next page. The faint sound of a printer hums in the background, but Daric doesn’t look up—he’s completely absorbed in his work.