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Chapter 10

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San Felipe felt smaller when I returned for my second year.

Not because it had actually shrunk. But because I already knew every corner of the Science Building.

The noisy tricycles outside the gate, the covered court that used to intimidate me but now felt like just another familiar part of my day.

“Finally, we’re not the baby batch anymore,” Lianne said cheerfully, while fixing the ribbon of her uniform in front of the library.

“Finally,” RJ echoed with a grin. He was holding his huge tumbler. “At least we won’t always be the ones told to set up the lab.”

I laughed, though there was still a flutter of nerves inside me. Second year meant heavier subjects, more fieldwork, and tougher pressure. But I also carried the quiet confidence I’d built from the previous year.

By the second week, org activities were back in full swing. Green Circle had bigger projects this year. A barangay garden drives, composting workshops, and seedling distributions across different schools.

“Ezra graduated la
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In Filipino culture, “Ate” is a term of endearment and respect for an older sister—or any woman you regard with affection and honor. It reflects closeness, humility, and care, often spoken with a smile. Calling someone Ate means more than family ties; it’s an embrace in a single word, a way of saying you’re someone I look up to. Meanwhile, kwek-kwek brings the flavor of Filipino streets to life. It’s a beloved snack made of boiled quail eggs coated in bright orange batter, deep-fried until crisp, and served on sticks with sweet, spicy, or vinegar sauce. Found beside fishball and tempura stalls, it’s a favorite merienda after school or work.

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