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Being Popular Is Overrated~Aru Shah
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Ongoing, First published Feb 16, 2025
After years away at boarding school, Aru Shah returns home, determined to start over. New school, new life, no expectations. But she quickly finds herself pulled into an unexpected friend group, chaotic adventures, and feelings she never planned for.

Aiden Acharya has always hated popularity. To him, it's shallow, exhausting, and built on illusions. People only see his looks and his wealth, never the person underneath. He swears he'll never fall in love. Love only leads to disappointment.

Then Aru Shah walks into his life.

Caught between high school drama, friendship, and the weight of their own fears, Aru and Aiden must figure out whether something real can survive in a world built on appearances.

Can their story defy the usual high school tropes?

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*All characters belong to Roshani Chokshi from TPQ*
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And they were Roommates

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Aru Shah goes to college - but thanks to a glitch, her new roommate is the quiet, brooding Aiden Acharya. Two total opposites vs one cramped dorm. Spoiler: They fall in love, obviously.