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Bourbaki, a math major struggling with social anxieties, is forced to attend the International Congress of Mathematicians by his overly successful and supportive brother Ed. Ed's relentless efforts to guide and 'help' Bourbaki create a rift between them, pushing Bourbaki to question his identity and worth. While Ed urges Bourbaki to engage in networking and impress the renowned Dr. Murphy, Bourbaki finds solace in his own mathematical pursuits. A chance encounter with Dr. Murphy and her work on the Colloughtz conjecture leads Bourbaki to a surprising discovery that could change his career. However, his initial excitement is overshadowed by Ed's disapproval and dismissal of Bourbaki's achievement, further straining their relationship. Comparable works include This story is similar to the dynamics and emotional struggles depicted in 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' by Mark Haddon, and the coming-of-age and self-acceptance themes in 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower' by Stephen Chbosky.