Bweol had always been quick to make decisions, but this was one time she wished she had paused before judging others. It all began on a bright, late summer morning at the university. Bweol and her best friend, Sunflower, had become inseparable over the months, always working together and helping each other. They thought they had their university life all figured out, until one day, the head of their department announced a major shift in group assignments. 

Sunflower rolled her eyes. “Why do we even have to change groups? We were perfectly fine!” Bweol, sharing the frustration, simply nodded, eyeing the two new girls they were now paired with—Ninachi and Chumoli. Ninachi seemed sharp and alert, with an air of quiet confidence. Chumoli, on the other hand, had a cheerful demeanor but remained calm, as if she was already resigned to whatever life threw her way.

I bet they think they’re better than us,” Bweol whispered to Sunflower. Sunflower smirked, but little did they know, Ninachi and Chumoli were whispering the exact same thing about them.

 From Rivals to Friends

The first few weeks were tense. Bweol and Sunflower stayed on one side, while Ninachi and Chumoli stuck to the other. They avoided eye contact, exchanged forced smiles, and tried to complete group assignments with as little interaction as possible. But one particularly tough project forced them all to work together.

It was a rainy afternoon, and the four of them were stuck in the library, surrounded by books on an impossible assignment given by their professor. Bweol, growing impatient, tossed her pen aside. “This is ridiculous! We’ll never finish in time.” Chumoli, ever cheerful, spoke up. “Hey, let’s take a break and get to know each other. Maybe then we’ll work better together.”

Ninachi nodded in agreement. “We’re all stuck here, so we might as well make the best of it.” Reluctantly, Sunflower agreed, and soon they began sharing stories about themselves. They laughed at each other’s jokes, exchanged secrets, and by the end of that long night, something had changed. They no longer saw each other as strangers or rivals, but as allies. Together, they finished the assignment—better than they could have imagined.

The Great University Challenge

As their bond grew stronger, the “Unstoppable Four” became known for their teamwork, cleverness, and ability to tackle any challenge. One day, they heard about the annual "University Challenge," a prestigious competition where the brightest students from different faculties would compete in a series of tasks that tested not only their academic knowledge but also their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

"Should we give it a shot?" Ninachi suggested as they sat together in the cafeteria. "It sounds fun," Chumoli said with her usual cheerfulness, "And we could prove that we’re more than just friends—we’re an unbeatable team." "Plus," Sunflower added, grinning, "the winners get a trophy, a cash prize, and their names engraved on the university’s Wall of Fame." Bweol didn’t need more convincing. “We’re doing this,” she declared. “And we’re going to win.”

The competition had three intense rounds, each more challenging than the last: Round 1: The Academic Quiz

The first round was an academic quiz covering various subjects: literature, science, history, mathematics, and more. Each team had to answer rapid-fire questions. The Unstoppable Four quickly took the lead, with Ninachi’s quick recall of facts, Chumoli’s vast knowledge, Sunflower’s logical thinking, and Bweol’s sharp instincts guiding them through every question. They finished with the highest score, impressing both the judges and the audience.