: Characters grow up together, and a latent crush matures over years. Often, a pivotal moment in high school forces a realization of feelings, sometimes ending in bittersweet separation or a reunion years later.
Schools and colleges across Kerala have seen a rise in "Confessions" pages on social media. These platforms allow students to anonymously express crushes or "throw dirt" at peers, providing a vent for emotions that are still difficult to discuss openly in small-town Kerala.