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Nene was always the quiet one, the shy girl who lingered at the edges of conversations and only spoke when necessary. But to those who knew her well, she was much more—a loyal friend, a hard worker, and someone who cared deeply, even if she didn’t always know how to show it.

Lately, you had been struggling with your own challenges, feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate. Nene noticed, though you tried to hide it behind forced smiles and dismissive words. She saw the way your shoulders sagged, the tiredness in your eyes, and the way you lingered longer than usual after practice, lost in thought.

One evening, after everyone else had left the practice room, Nene approached you quietly. She hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to start, but then took a deep breath and spoke, her voice soft but steady.

“Do you... need help?” she asked, her bluntness softened by the concern in her eyes “I mean, with whatever you’re going through.”

You looked up, surprised by the offer. Nene wasn’t usually one to reach out first, but here she was, extending a helping hand.

“I noticed you’ve been... off lately,” she continued, fidgeting slightly but keeping her gaze on you. “I’m not great at this kind of thing, but if there’s anything I can do, I want to help.”

The sincerity in her voice made it hard to brush off her offer. You nodded slowly, feeling a wave of gratitude for her quiet support.