The beginning of the Jooya's journey

When Jooya was in 10th grade, she studied in a co-educational school where both boys and girls attended classes together. Even though she spent years studying alongside boys, she never really had any male friends.

Jooya was a quiet and focused student. She was friendly with everyone, but she preferred keeping her circle small. She would talk to her classmates when necessary, help others with studies, and then return to her own work.

There were a few boys in her class who were good classmates. They respected her, spoke politely, and often helped her whenever she faced difficulties in subjects like Mathematics or Science. During examinations, they would encourage her, discuss important topics, and make sure she had not missed any important notes.

What made Jooya stand out was her excellent English. She could speak and write confidently, and her teachers often appreciated her work. Whether it was an essay competition, a classroom presentation, or an English test, Jooya was usually among the best performers.

Because of this, almost everyone in school knew her. Many students would approach her for help with grammar, vocabulary, or English assignments. Some even joked that if anyone had an English-related problem, Jooya would surely know the answer.

Although she was well-known and respected by her classmates, she still never formed a close friendship with any boy. To her, they were simply good classmates who treated her kindly and helped her when needed. At that time, she never imagined that one day, years later, she would have a male best friend who would become one of the most important people in her life.

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After passing 10th grade , Jooya took admission to a girls' higher school in 11th grade. Unlike her previous school, only girls studied there.

On the day of admission, Jooya was extremely nervous. Everything was new to her, and she had no idea what to expect. To make things more challenging, she had to face an interview with the principal before getting admitted.

The principal began speaking to her in English. Jooya's heart raced. Although she was good at English, nervousness made her stumble over a few words at the beginning. Her father sat beside her, unable to understand most of the conversation because he was not familiar with English.

However, as the interview continued, Jooya slowly gained confidence. She answered the principal's questions politely and fluently. The principal was impressed by her communication skills and positive attitude. By the end of the interview, he gladly approved her admission.

That day, Jooya and her father completed the necessary formalities and collected the admission form. Three days later, her admission was officially confirmed.

Since the admission process took place during the summer vacation, regular classes had not yet started. Jooya spent her days waiting for school to begin. Meanwhile, she was added to the class group, where teachers occasionally shared important information.

Some online classes were also conducted before the school reopened. Through those classes, Jooya got her first glimpse of her future classmates.

One girl immediately caught her attention. She had a purple background behind her camera and wore elegant clothes. Her name was Rossie.

Another girl looked quite weak and unwell, but she had a gentle face. Her name was Sofiee.

Then Jooya noticed a simple-looking girl who seemed to come from a middle-class family, much like herself. Her name was Vinne.

Though they were only faces on a screen, Jooya became curious about them.

Finally, the day arrived when offline classes were scheduled to begin.

Jooya was nervous once again. Her new school was much larger and more impressive than the school she had attended in 10th grade. The buildings looked grand, the campus was beautiful, and everything felt unfamiliar.

As she entered the school, she realized she did not even know which classroom belonged to her section. Feeling anxious, she approached a teacher and politely asked for directions.

The teacher guided her toward the correct floor and classroom.

When Jooya finally reached the room, she looked inside and immediately recognized a familiar face.

It was Rossie.

For the first time, Jooya felt a little relieved. At least she had seen someone she recognized before entering this completely new chapter of her life.

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