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Olivia repeatedly attempted to get his attention before he finally snapped out of his daze, "What's the matter?"
"It's getting quite late, and everyone's famished."
"Why the hurry? Not all the guests have arrived yet."
"Who's still not here?"
"Yeah, who hasn't shown up?"
"Simon is still absent."
"Ah, now I recall. Lola, Lola hasn't made an appearance either."
"Is Lola going to join us?"
"For Zack's birthday celebration, Lola wouldn't dream of missing such an event..."
"However, after chasing and finally winning her over, he realized she wasn't as extraordinary as he had imagined."
For almost four weeks now, Lola had ceased waiting for him at the base of the dormitory. She no longer clung to him, insisting they attend classes or visit the dining hall together. She had vanished from his life without warning. Even during chance encounters on campus, she would avert her gaze and avoid him.