January 26 – Friday – 11:48 AM – Campus Bulletin Board Students crowded around the newly posted memo on the bulletin board, buzzing with excitement. Aira approached with Mira, both squinting to read the announcement: > In observance of the university’s cultural week and internal events, there will be NO CLASSES from January 28 to January 30. Regular classes will resume January 31. Mira clutched Aira’s arm. “Sakto birthday mo sa Sunday!” Aira grinned. “Tamang-tama! Long weekend birthday celebration.” January 27 – Saturday – 8:17 PM – Dorm Room Aira’s phone buzzed. She smiled seeing her parents’ names flashing across the screen. Incoming Video Call 📞 Mom & Dad Her mom and dad’s cheerful faces appeared, followed by Mico and Ana in their uniforms. “Anak! Happy early birthday!” her

