Freshman Leap

Raj Khanna arrives at Holkar Science College, nervously clutching his favorite romance novel
He meets his extroverted roommate Balkrishna, who immediately tries to draw him out of his shell
Raj observes the other freshmen moving in, including the Abhay and the jokester Sachin
Rumors circulate about the upcoming induction ceremony and its mysterious challenges
Raj daydreams about finding his soulmate , but his anxiety holds him back
The chapter ends with the freshmen gathering for their first assembly, tension building