Chapter 4: Back to Reality

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Returning to Paris was very different from what Luna had imagined. Barely arrived, she already felt overwhelmed by a wave of melancholy. The sparkling lights of Seoul, the laughter of Yuri and Nolan, and the warmth of their friendships still resonated in her memory, but here, everything felt so cold and distant. The post-vacation blues slowly set in, like a heavy shadow clouding her mind.

 The post-vacation blues slowly set in, like a heavy shadow clouding her mind

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The first week at the digital art school was a whirlwind of emotions. The modern classrooms and bustling hallways did little to ease the emptiness left by her trip. Luna wandered the halls, a cup of coffee in hand, trying to convince herself that this new environment could offer her some semblance of comfort.

 Luna wandered the halls, a cup of coffee in hand, trying to convince herself that this new environment could offer her some semblance of comfort

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It was during the first graphic design class that she met Nina. The young girl, sitting next to her, had black hair with red wine color highlights, a bold touch that immediately caught the eye. She was doodling notes with an almost childlike focus, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm.

 She was doodling notes with an almost childlike focus, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm

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"What are you working on?" Luna asked curiously, glancing at Nina's notebook.

"Just some sketches," she replied with a shy smile. "I'm inspired by Korean styles. You know, the color games and all that."

Luna felt an immediate connection. "I love colors!" she exclaimed, her outgoing personality starting to shine through. "I had an amazing month in South Korea, and I think it really opened me up to new trends."

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