Meet Alex, a 25-year-old recent graduate from the Systems Design Engineering (SYDE) program at the University of Waterloo. Though academically gifted, Alex sometimes feels overwhelmed by the pressures of post-graduate life and the weight of expectations. Haunted by regrets and a yearning for simpler times, Alex often reflects on their high school days, wishing they could embrace the freedom of youth once more. Their witty sense of humor is a coping mechanism for the frustrations of adult responsibilities, and they often seek solace in online communities, even if they suspect they're being shadow-banned.