"I feel conflicted over surrendering more of my study time to social activities, but- Yes. I want to be here. I'd have lied and said I couldn't get reservations if I didn't," he admitted, seeing no reason to lie now.
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"I feel conflicted over surrendering more of my study time to social activities, but- Yes. I want to be here. I'd have lied and said I couldn't get reservations if I didn't," he admitted, seeing no reason to lie now.