In the grasps of college allure, Joe bid goodbye to his peers - those he once conversed with over bland lunches. Eager to maintain those cherished bonds, he stayed in touch with them; yet, their lack of reciprocation left him feeling a pang of loneliness. The echoes of unasked "how are you"s weighed heavily on his heart, yearning for the warmth of true connection. Had he become a moth-eaten corner in the tapestry of their friendship? Was he, perhaps for lack of a simpler term, forgotten?