Raveen, a bright and soft-spoken Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) student, sat anxiously in front of his laptop. He was waiting for the results of a Microsoft Teams interview for a prestigious American software company. His three college mates, Roshini, Priya, and Kavya, all from the Computer Science Engineering (CSE) department, were also waiting for the same. Due to a technical glitch, the cameras didn’t work during the interview, so none of the candidates could see each other.

When the results were announced, all four were elated to discover they had been selected. While the three girls were thrilled to have one another in the same workplace, their enthusiasm dampened slightly when they realized Raveen was the fourth person joining them. They found his slim figure, soft demeanor, and naturally high-pitched, feminine voice odd. Initially, they believed he was mocking them by mimicking their tones, so they kept their distance, forming their own close-knit trio while Raveen often sat alone during lunch breaks.

Their dynamic changed one day when the team was given a critical project with a tight deadline. Despite their efforts, Roshini, Priya, and Kavya couldn’t resolve a crucial technical issue. As the hours ticked away, panic set in. Noticing their stress, Raveen quietly offered to help. Reluctantly, they handed the problem to him. To their amazement, Raveen not only fixed the issue but also optimized the code, impressing the client. The girls’ gratitude began to thaw the ice between them.

From that day onward, the trio started including Raveen in their discussions. Soon, they were sitting together during lunch breaks, sharing jokes, and leaning on his technical expertise whenever needed.

A month later, their client manager, Chaitra, invited the team to her daughter’s puberty function, a grand tradition in her family. Roshini, Priya, and Kavya were excited about the opportunity to witness such a cultural celebration and decided to go shopping for the event. When they mentioned their plans to Raveen, they casually asked him to join them.

Initially, Raveen hesitated. “Shopping isn’t really my thing,” he said nervously. But Kavya insisted, “Come on, Raveen. You’re part of our group now. We need your company.”

During the shopping spree, Kavya playfully suggested, “Why don’t we buy something for you too, Raveen? You’ve got such a slim figure—you could pull off these outfits better than we can!”

The idea sparked laughter among them, but Priya, noticing Raveen’s shy smile, decided to take it seriously. “How about we try it for fun? Let’s see how you’d look as Raveena.” Roshini joined in, saying, “It’ll make Chaitra’s function even more special. You’ll blend right in with us.”

To their surprise, Raveen didn’t object. Instead, he shyly said, “If you think it’ll be fun, I’ll give it a try.”

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