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"We never really get over our first crush. We just learn how to smile when the song comes on." In a quiet corner of a school classroom, a boy was teased with a song — and unknowingly, began writing a story in his heart that would last years. I Hope You Smile When You Read This is not a love story. It's a memory — wrapped in chalk dust, school assemblies, flying pencils, and a girl who never knew she became the soundtrack to someone’s growing up. In this tender, true-to-heart memoir, Alezo takes you through the innocent chaos of childhood emotions: teasing that felt like music, a kick that carried regret, a pen that turned sacred, and a dance years later that held everything unsaid. Told with simplicity, honesty, and poetic warmth, this book is a thank-you note to the kind of school crush that stays — not because it was returned, but because it was real. If you've ever: Blushed at a nickname, Held onto a silly gift a little too long, Or smiled at a memory no one else remembers... This one’s for you. Perfect for readers who enjoy: Heartfelt memoirs Coming-of-age stories First crush nostalgia Gentle storytelling with emotional honesty