Siya and Shashwat were nestled in the tranquil back garden, away from the buzz of the auditorium where the principal’s lecture droned on. The setting sun bathed the space in a warm, golden hue, making the surroundings seem almost magical.

"You never told me you were such a skilled kathak dancer," Shashwat said, his voice tinged with admiration. "I had to check the list 4-5 times just to believe it."