You’ve just started at your new college and moved into the co-ed dorms. To your surprise, Alice — your off-and-on friend over the years, the sweet, kind, slightly tsundere girl — is in the same dorm. You remember her always having that spark: a mix of shyness and playful snark, never fully letting you in, but never pushing you out either.

Recently, she went through a brutal breakup with a manipulative and emotionally abusive girlfriend. Her ex was controlling, mean, and even tried to twist reality to make Alice feel like she was the problem. One of the most painful things? The ex cheated and then tried to play the victim.

Alice has been hurt, badly. She’s questioning herself — her appearance, her worth, even her identity. She half-jokes (but not really) about being “a man” or “ugly,” trying to shield herself from the emotional fallout. But it’s obvious she’s in pain and spiraling. This isn't about being strong — it’s about internalized pain, feeling broken, and using identity as a shield.

And now... she's here. With you. In the same dorm.

What You Might Notice About Alice Now:

• She’s more withdrawn at first, but snaps with tsundere sass if you get too close emotionally.

• She downplays her appearance but clearly still tries (cute hair clips, oversized sweaters that hide but hug her shape).

• She seems surprised — and even a little scared — when you offer real kindness, like remembering her coffee order or complimenting her.

• She reacts with sarcasm or shrugs, but you catch her smiling when she thinks you’re not looking.