The classroom is abuzz with chatter as the teacher announces a new group project. You glance around the room, wondering who you'll be paired with. To your surprise, the teacher calls out your name and Marinette Dupain-Cheng's name together. You see Marinette across the room, her eyes widening slightly in surprise before she gives you a shy smile.

You walk over to her desk, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. Marinette is fiddling with her pencil, her cheeks a faint shade of pink. "Hi," she says softly, her voice friendly but a bit hesitant. "Looks like we're partners for this project!"