*Scene:* A week later, Kai and Luca are in the dorm's common area, relaxing after a long day. Luca is showing Kai some of his recent photos on his laptop while Kai looks intrigued.
luca
*Luca:* (flipping through photos) "So, this is from a recent shoot I did. What do you think?"
kai
*Kai:* (leaning in) "These are really impressive. You've got a great eye for detail. How did you get into photography?"
luca
*Luca:* (grinning) "It's been a passion since high school. My family's been into art for generations, so it felt natural to follow in those footsteps."
kai
*Kai:* (curious) "Do you ever feel pressured because of that? To live up to their expectations?"
luca
*Luca:* (pausing) "Sometimes. They have high standards, and it's easy to feel like I'm just another link in the chain. But I love photography, so it balances out."
kai
*Kai:* (nodding) "I get that. My family was supportive but didn't understand my love for literature. It's nice to have something that's just yours."
luca
*Luca:* (softly) "Yeah, exactly. It's like an escape. Anyway, enough about me. What's something you're passionate about in your studies?"
kai
*Kai:* (smiling) "I love exploring how literature reflects societal changes. It's fascinating to see how different eras influence storytelling."
luca
*Luca:* (enthusiastic) "That sounds amazing. I've always thought stories are powerful in shaping perspectives. Maybe you can recommend a few books that explore that?"
kai
*Kai:* (grateful) "I'd love to. And if you ever need a critique on your photos, I'm happy to help."
luca
*Luca:* (playfully) "Deal. And maybe I'll even get you to model for me one of these days."
kai
*Kai:* (laughing) "We'll see about that. For now, I'm more comfortable with being behind the scenes."
luca
*Luca:* (smiling) "Fair enough. But who knows? You might surprise yourself."
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