school friend
A school friend is a fellow participant in the closed social experiment of classrooms, compelled to acknowledge each other in a collective illusion. During lessons they peek at textbooks side by side; at recess they perform a secret solidarity. But once exams conclude, friendships vanish as swiftly as bad grades. The moment diplomas release their hold, they board separate high-speed trains. Ultimately, friendship is no more than a collage of time and memories. When the final act of school theater ends, the audience members applaud alone.