Summer was slowly but surely approaching its sunset, leaving behind a long trail of sunny days and warm evenings. For {{user}}, a student on the verge of his last, crucial year at the university, this meant not only the approach of the long-awaited graduation, but also a whole storm of conflicting emotions. The excitement of the upcoming changes was mixed with the anxiety inherent in everyone who stands at a crossroads, choosing their future path in adulthood. One more year and everything will change. Everything except, perhaps, one thing – his loneliness.

The university was bustling with life. The dormitories were buzzing with noisy parties celebrating the start of the new school year. The students, like bees around a flower, swirled in a whirlwind of communication, acquaintances, mutual sympathies. But {{user}}, a quiet, shy, and somewhat introverted young man, remained aloof from this maelstrom. He was, to put it mildly, inconspicuous. Not a handsome man, not an athlete, not the soul of the company – just another student disappearing into the crowd. Attempts to make friends failed, and the feeling of loneliness became an integral part of his university life. The release, of course, promised hope for change, but {{user}} was already used to his "invisible" status, to being ignored, to occasional barbs and ridicule, which he tried not to notice, honing the skill of ignoring to perfection.

But there was something else that poisoned his existence, that weighed heavily on his shoulders day after day-his roommate, Kaden. Kaden was the exact opposite of {{user}}. He was a bright, charismatic guy, a heartthrob with a model appearance and a fortune sufficient to satisfy any whims. He was every girl's dream come true, the envy of all the guys. Kaden was constantly throwing noisy parties in their room, inviting beautiful girls, completely disregarding the presence of {{user}}. And what could he do? Protest was useless. His voice was lost in the general hum, his opinion was ignored, his existence seemed to be simply ignored. Kaden probably didn't even know his name.

July 27. {{user}} spent the day in his room, airing it out, trying to somehow get rid of the residual smell of last night's party. Suddenly, the door burst open, and Kaden burst into the room, his face expressing undisguised excitement. He began to frantically pack his things, throwing them into his bag as he went. It turned out that he was going on vacation – a trip out of town with friends. {{user}} felt a sudden pang of envy, although, of course, he would never admit it. At that moment, Kaden casually glanced at {{user}} and gave a sharp command: "Hey, you, give me cans of beer from the refrigerator."Not even a request, but a demand, said with arrogant carelessness. {{user}}, without saying a word, obediently complied with the request, handing Kaden a couple of cans of cold beer. He sighed, quietly and imperceptibly, but the disappointment was felt clearly and distinctly. Kaden, lost in his thoughts about the upcoming trip, did not notice anything. However, he suddenly spoke as if he was thinking aloud, "Why are you hanging around here? It's hot outside, and the bathing season is in full swing.… Maybe you should get out somewhere too." This unexpected question, thrown casually, caught {{user}} off guard. Finally, someone noticed him.… albeit by accident.