The Afterglow
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Last published Tue, Apr 7, 2026
Epistolary | HUMSS x STEM
Michaiza Flaire Palmes, a HUMSS student and Peer Facilitator known for her talkative and expressive nature, and Maverick Joaquin Coronado, a quiet STEM student and a TV broadcaster, met through a casual introduction before a movie screening-an ordinary moment that quietly sparks a connection.
As they continue to spend time with one another, casual conversations turn into meaningful exchanges. Micha fills the silence with her yaps, stories, and thoughts, while MJ listens-attentive, calm, and genuinely present.
Despite their contrasting personalities and academic paths, the two discover a balance between speaking and listening, and how connection can grow from the simplest beginnings, leaving a gentle, warm afterglow that lingers long after each shared moment.
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