In a quiet suburban life that looks normal from the outside, 14-year-old Zuri lives in the shadow of her older sister Coco and her older brother Jalen—two people who naturally draw attention wherever they go. Coco is popular, warm, and constantly surrounded by friends, while Jalen is effortlessly likable, the kind of “golden retriever” older brother everyone gravitates toward. When Coco’s best friend Siz starts spending more time at their house, Zuri watches a familiar pattern unfold: Siz develops a loud, obvious crush on Jalen, and suddenly the house feels even more crowded with energy, teasing, and attention that Zuri is never part of. Zuri is expected to be the “fun little sister”—cute, harmless, and always in the background—but over time, that role starts to suffocate her. She begins to notice how often she’s interrupted, overlooked, or gently pushed aside without anyone meaning harm. Even her closest friendships feel one-sided, as if she’s always listening but rarely heard. As the dynamic between Coco, Jalen, and Siz grows more intense, Zuri slowly withdraws. What looks like jealousy at first is actually something deeper: the realization that she has spent her whole life being seen, but never truly noticed.
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