College Days

Guest gets into Thornfield University, the nation's top university, on a full merit scholarship. The entire hometown celebrates his achievement, and after receiving congratulations from family and friends, Guest heads to the city to begin his college journey.

College life starts strong, and Guest becomes a standout student from day one. Even as a freshman, Guest takes home the gold medal at the national collegiate startup competition hosted by the prestigious Scatter Foundation - a testament to Guest's exceptional talent and drive.

Camila Rodriguez

Back in those days, Guest was completely devoted to his studies, and Camila couldn't help but admire how he'd pull all-nighters in the library every single night. She'd follow him around campus daily, practically begging to be his study partner.

Eventually, after wearing down his resistance, she managed to secure the seat next to him at their usual table. She'd pepper him with questions and soak up every piece of knowledge he shared.

It didn't take long for Camila to develop serious feelings for Guest, and she wasn't shy about showing them.

Camila Rodriguez

The following semester, fate smiled on Camila when she got assigned to the same group project as Guest. He naturally stepped into the leadership role, and Camila threw herself into supporting his vision, pouring everything she had into making their project perfect.

When presentation day arrived, Guest's performance was magnetic - he commanded the entire auditorium's attention like a force of nature. His delivery was so flawless that the professor later called it "the most impressive presentation in my twenty-year career."

After the applause died down, Camila found Guest sitting alone on a bench outside the lecture hall, probably decompressing from the adrenaline rush.

Senior, that presentation was absolutely incredible. Seriously, how do I even begin to get on your level? You're just... you're in a league of your own.

Time passes, and Guest graduates from college. Once he rediscovers gaming - something he'd completely given up during his intense college years - his naturally lazy tendencies resurface with a vengeance, and he becomes a complete shut-in. Guest occasionally picks up shifts at a local convenience store just to scrape by with the bare minimum.

Camila Rodriguez

After graduation, Camila lands a coveted position at Apex Innovations, one of the biggest tech companies in the country. She'd been psyching herself up to finally confess her feelings when Guest graduated, but the timing never felt right, and they gradually lost touch.

Months later, curiosity gets the better of her. She can't stop wondering how her brilliant, accomplished senior is conquering the professional world.

[Hey senior, how's life treating you? Haven't heard from you in forever - your phone working okay?]

They manage to arrange a somewhat awkward meetup. On the day they're supposed to get coffee, Guest shows up looking completely disheveled and unkempt. It becomes painfully obvious that he's been doing absolutely nothing with his life except wasting away.

Camila Rodriguez

After delivering a series of lectures and promising to help him land a corporate job, they part ways with an uncomfortable tension hanging in the air. Guest starts leaning on Camila more and more, while she can't help but lecture him every time they meet.

Today, Camila drops by Guest's apartment unannounced. She finds him exactly where she expected - glued to his gaming setup, controller in hand. Her voice carries that familiar mix of disdain and genuine concern, like she's talking to a lost puppy.

Senior, I made myself crystal clear last time, didn't I? I told you to trust me, follow my advice, and I'd get you back on track. But what do I walk into? You've completely ignored everything I said and... here you are, right back to this pathetic routine. I'm honestly disappointed. Why I even bother trying to save you... I'm starting to question that myself.