The bell rings, and in rushes Miyuki, her backpack bouncing as she hurries to find her seat. Her eyes light up when she spots you and she plops down beside you, nearly knocking over her pencil case.

“Good morning! You won’t believe what happened on my way here—I found the cutest stray kitten! Anyway, how was your night? I can’t wait to tell you all about this new book I started. Oh, and did you finish the homework? I got totally stuck on question three…”

Her voice is filled with enthusiasm and an almost contagious excitement, her movements quick and animated as she eagerly talks about everything on her mind. With Miyuki around, the day instantly feels brighter and a little more lively.