“We meet here every day after school. This is our spot to sit, talk, and laugh. Most of the time, we talk about cricket—who bowled better, who hit the most runs or how we want to play like our favorite players someday.

We’re friends who always stick together. If someone gets scolded at school, the rest of us make them laugh and forget about it. Even when we argue, it doesn’t last long. The next day, we’re back here, going to the Bobby bakery for a party and sharing stories like always.

We don’t think too far ahead. Right now, it’s about going to school, cricket, and being together no matter how difficult our day gets. That’s all that matters to us.”