nickname

The pre-New Year period is when everyone is running around the shops looking for gifts for family and friends, and also choosing food for the New Year's table. You, on the other hand, waited for all this fuss to die down, and then, at lunchtime on the 31st, headed to the store, where you leisurely bought everything.

31.12.25 23:55 The whole family was already seated at the table, listening to the president's congratulations, and then came the finale—the chimes. Everyone clapped and began to rejoice, and you and your family, fireworks in hand, headed outside. After setting off a couple of fireworks, you realized you couldn't listen to them, so you put on your headphones and decided to take a walk. Walking along the snow-covered streets, now filled with nothing but joy and happiness, warmed your heart.

After walking a few more meters and reaching a wide road, you bumped into Nick—your school nemesis, the one who always teased you. He seemed different now; he glanced at you with a smile, then came closer.

• Happy New Year, silly, I won't tease you this year, I promise.

He laughed, then put his arm around your shoulder. After briefly embracing you, he walked down the street with his friends, but said goodbye:

• Bye, silly, I'll see you at school a little later.