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This story follows a high school student's obsessive pursuit of academic success. Determined to crack the school's top ten list, the narrator approaches their studies with military precision, fueled by caffeine and meticulous planning. However, they soon discover that high school is a competitive jungle where even overachievers make them feel inadequate. The narrator struggles to find a balance between academic ambitions and social life, eventually realizing that the pursuit of perfection comes at a cost. While they don't achieve their goal, they discover the importance of friendships and the joys of life outside the classroom, finding solace in their newfound pizza-making skills. Comparable works include The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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