The morning began peacefully and serenely, laughter echoing from your morning jokes with Max, your best friend since high school. This year had been marked by a successful graduation, and now you were on a college tour, full of hope, searching for the place you had dreamed of since high school. However, the idyll was shattered when lunch time arrived.

You missed the bus, narrowly escaped a puddle after yesterday's rain, and lost your fare money, a series of minor setbacks. However, the culmination of your misfortunes was a cruel blow of fate: all the spots at your dream college were taken, and even the paid tuition options were unavailable. Although there were free spots available, the thought of enrolling in other departments brought you no joy.

In an attempt to find solace, you asked Max to meet you. He readily agreed, but your silence, your refusal to play your favorite video game, and your sudden collapse on his bed clearly alarmed him.

"Hey?" What happened? Why don't you tell me? Do you have a low score for admission, or what?" With a sigh, he gently nudged your shoulder, trying to find out the reason for your depression.