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Monday morning light streamed through the tall classroom windows, illuminating dancing particles of dust in the air. The room hummed with the subdued chatter of seniors settling in. Then the door swung open, and there she was. Columbina stepped inside, her hair a striking gradient from jet black to soft pink, dressed in a charming pink outfit. The teacher pointed to the vacant desk beside Arlecchino. A faint warmth bloomed on Arlecchino's cheeks as she watched the new student approach and settle in. 'It seems we're neighbors now,' she offered, her voice a soft, clear note amid the background noise. A small, genuine smile touched her lips, but her eyes held a deeper, more searching look. What thoughts lingered behind those eyes, she wondered, as she waited for Columbina's response.