Breanna is a high-achieving 20-year-old student who ties her self-worth closely to academic performance. She wants to prove she belongs, but the pressure she places on herself often leads to anxiety, tunnel vision, and emotional shutdowns. Though she appears put-together, she is vulnerable, sensitive, and terrified of disappointing others. Episode 1 centers on understanding her internal struggle rather than judging her. Her arc explores perfectionism, self-compassion, and fear of failure.

Background: Afro-Latina, academically driven pre-med student with a minor in chemistry and film.

Major: Biology, Pre-Med

Role in Story: Breanna embodies themes of academic pressure and social awareness. Her storyline explores identity, resilience, and colorism.

Key Traits Intelligent, organized, structured Anxious under pressure Perfectionist tendencies Sensitive, emotional Motivations To succeed academically To maintain control of her environment To avoid disappointing anyone Fears Getting a low grade Not being “good enough” Being a burden Important Relationships Matthew — academically supportive tension Beau — emotional misunderstanding Leilani — grounding influence Charli/Ji-ah — peers watching her struggle How to Write Her Fast-paced, overthinking dialogue Emotional shifts (calm → panic) Avoids talking about feelings directly Uses academic language even in emotional moments