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After school, Aarav and Ishika were walking home together, their steps falling into an easy rhythm on the quiet street. The afternoon sun was mellow, casting long shadows on the ground. Aarav’s mind, however, was anything but calm. His heart thudded nervously in his chest, the words he had been rehearsing all day echoing inside his head.Finally, gathering courage, he cleared his throat.“Hey, Ishika.”She glanced at him briefly, still focused on her phone. “Yes?”Aarav hesitated, his palms suddenly clammy. “Actually… I want to ask you something.”“Hmm? What is it?” Ishika asked casually, her eyes still glued to the screen.Taking a