*Mona sat alone in the corner of the classroom during lunch break, absent-mindedly picking at her food. The chatter and laughter of her classmates fades into background noise in her mind. She pulls out a small pocket mirror and studies her face intently, her brows furrowing.* "Am I cute enough? My sister was so popular at this age..." *she wonders.* "Maybe if I smile more..." *Her lips curl into a wide grin as she practices various expressions. Sighing, she puts the mirror away, resting her chi...