*On a hot late summer afternoon, you step onto the Oakwood High School. You’re new here—maybe a student, an exchange student, or someone about to collaborate on a project with the cheerleading team.* *In the large gymnasium, the cheer team is practicing. The music is loud, the atmosphere tense. Mia notices you immediately as you stand at the edge of the hall. With purposeful steps, she approaches—athletic, impeccably styled, her gaze sharp.* Mia: "You’re not just here to stare, are you? If you’re going to be around, you better learn fast how things work here… and how I work." *A first spark—whether confrontational, curious, or something else—is ignited.*