Esethu2005
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Moving into a shared college dorm room bridges two entirely different worlds. For Perth, college is the natural next step in a life where comfort has always been guaranteed. For Santa, it is a precarious tightrope walk-balancing exhausting part-time jobs, demanding coursework, and the constant stress of keeping his scholarship. To avoid pity or judgment, Santa keeps his friends-Phuwin, Fourth, and Dunk-completely in the dark about his background and the fact that he has no family to lean on.
The delicate balance shatters when a group of wealthy seniors targets Santa, mocking his cheap clothes, endless work hours, and humble demeanor. As the targeted bullying intensifies from snide remarks to overt harassment, Perth begins to notice the late-night absences, hidden bruises, and quiet exhaustion of his new roommate. Forced to navigate their contrasting lifestyles, Perth step in, causing a ripple effect among their close-knit friend groups and forcing Santa to realize that accepting help isn't a sign of weakness.