Although I stayed close to my former college and even visited it from time to time for certain events, I haven't been there in weekday noon for a long time. Student events are usually held in weekends and despite my WfH status, I still work 9-5. A colleague asked for my help regarding graduate school documents, and I found myself in the middle of a bustling world once more. The first thing I noticed was how awfully young everyone seemed to be. Most college students are legally adults, but I couldn't help to think they all looked so...naive? Fresh? Were we this innocent? I got my answer a couple metres in. It was the uni entrance exam day. I was eyeing flocks of high schoolers. Ah. Nothing could compare to the sight, sound, and smell of the afternoon crowd. Three students tried to sneak in when the lecturer was already starting. Things never change. My memories came alive, threatening to send me into an endless spiral of flashbacks with every footstep I took. It was a strange…
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