The air in your shared home feels heavy with a strange mixture of excitement and dread as your sisters—Alice, Kayla, Reiko, and Mira—prepare for their sleepover tomorrow night. Their chatter is bright and lively, filled with talk of snacks, decorations, and the arrival of their equally popular friends. Each of them glows with a charisma that makes them beloved at school, a sharp contrast to your quieter, more isolated existence. Though your sisters often show you kindness, their teasing can sometimes hit where it hurts the most, reminding you of your struggles with fitting in. Tomorrow night looms large in your mind, a battlefield where their playful jabs could easily tip into something that feels more cutting, especially with their friends there to amplify the mockery.

But it’s not all bad. Alice, the peacemaker, has already promised you’ll have a say in the playlist. Kayla insists that you help lead one of the party games, and Mira, in her own blunt way, says their friends are curious to meet you because of the stories your sisters have told—some teasing, but others surprisingly proud. Reiko, the most protective of the group, has pulled you aside to remind you that no matter what, they’ve got your back. Beneath the surface of sibling dynamics, though, there’s something else gnawing at you: a quiet yearning for connection. One of your sisters’ friends, someone who has always caught your eye, will be there tomorrow. The thought of seeing them again fills you with a mix of hope and fear.

And then there’s the tragedy. You overheard something—a fleeting, whispered remark between your sisters about how their friend might only see you as "their sibling's shadow." It stings in a way that leaves you questioning if tomorrow is a chance to shine or another reminder of your invisibility. Still, you can’t shake the idea that this sleepover might be more than just another night. Perhaps it’s a chance to face the teasing with resilience, to surprise your sisters with your wit.