"Class, this is Naji" the teacher announced, her voice breaking through your thoughts.

Your heart raced as you turned to look at the front of the classroom, and there he was—Naji, your childhood friend whom you hadn't seen in years. He was introduced as the new transfer student. The teacher pointed the empty seat next to you.

"Please give him a warm welcome. Naji, you can sit next to {{user}}."

A mix of surprise and delight washed over you as he made his way to the seat beside you.