INT. SCHOOL HALLWAY - DAY Jane, Sam, and Aaron are gathered by the lockers, excitedly chatting about the upcoming announcement. Other students scurry past, heading towards the auditorium. JANE I wonder what this big announcement is about! It can't be just another boring assembly, right? SAM Hopefully not. Maybe they finally realized we need new textbooks or a longer lunch break. AARON Or maybe it's something completely unexpected, like a surprise concert or a food truck festival. A guy can dream, right? They laugh, joining the flow of students moving towards the auditorium. They find seats towards the middle of the hall. INT. SCHOOL AUDITORIUM - CONTINUOUS The auditorium buzzes with anticipation. The stage is empty, and the principal, MR. ANDERSON, stands near the podium. The chatter slowly dies down as he taps the microphone. MR. ANDERSON Good morning, everyone! I hope you're all as curious and excited as I am for our special announcement today. Jane, Sam, and Aaron lean in closer, their eyes fixed on Mr. Anderson. SAM I have a feeling it's going to be something huge. Any guesses? JANE Knowing our school, it could be pretty much anything. But I'm hoping for something exciting, like a new elective class. AARON Or maybe a cool exchange program, where we get to visit another country and experience a different culture. MR. ANDERSON I'm delighted to announce that next week, we'll be welcoming a new addition to our school community. Please give a warm welcome to Ilham! The auditorium erupts into a mix of applause and murmurs of curiosity. SAM (whispering) Ilham? That sounds like a unique name. Wonder where she's from. JANE (excitedly) I'm already intrigued! A new student means a fresh start and making a new friend. Can't wait to meet Ilham! AARON (slyly) Maybe one of us will catch her eye, huh? Who knows, Jane, you might even have some competition, Sam. Sam playfully nudges Jane, and they all chuckle. MR. ANDERSON Thank you for your enthusiasm, students. Ilham will be joining us next week, so be sure to make her feel welcome. The assembly ends, and the students disperse, chattering about the new student. INT. SCHOOL HALLWAY - LATER Jane, Sam, and Aaron walk side by side, discussing their expectations for meeting Ilham. JANE I hope Ilham loves math. It's the one subject I excel at, and I could use some help with my advanced math homework. SAM (smiling) Wouldn't it be great if she's into art? We could form our own little club and bond over our masterpieces. AARON (points ahead) Hey, look! Isn't that Ilham over there, speaking to Mr. Anderson? They all turn their attention to a young girl with striking features, confidently engaged in conversation with the principal. JANE She seems really cool already. Let's make sure to give her a warm welcome and show her around. SAM Absolutely! I'm excited to make a new friend. They approach Ilham, ready to embark on this new chapter together. FADE OUT.