Girls Will Be Girls

Mira Kishore is announced as Head Prefect and the academic topper, triggering a mix of pride and tension. The school community cheers, but Mira is annoyed to see her mother Anila distributing sweets on campus. Mira reminds Anila that parents aren't allowed on campus, though Anila points out that ex-students are exempt. Miss Bansal notes how rare Mira's achievement is and discusses it with Anila.

Mira meets Sri, a new student with a passion for astronomy, during a stargazing session and feels an instant connection. They share a few secrets and swap phone numbers, which marks the start of their friendship. The moment broadens as they spend more time together at school.

Anila grows concerned about Mira's late-night calls to Sri and the potential distraction from studies. She decides to meet Sri and invites him to Mira's home, where they study together. The trio share lively conversations and Anila even reminisces about her own school days.

As Mira and Sri grow closer, Mira experiences the early stirrings of romance and sexual curiosity. Sri hides parts of his past, which hurts Mira and creates insecurity. Mira becomes envious of Sri's warm rapport with her mother, straining their bond.

During Sri's birthday celebration at Mira's home, Mira feels overshadowed by her mother's constant presence. Sri stresses the need to earn Anila's trust for their relationship to work. The delicate balance between friendship, romance, and parental boundaries becomes a focal point.

At school, Mira struggles to command respect as Head Prefect during Teacher's Day. She goes to the terrace to be alone, and Sri follows her. They discover they don't have the terrace key, and Sri promises to bring it from Miss Bansal, quipping that 'people have keys too'.

A confrontation with a group of boys she had previously reported leaves Mira shaken. She locks herself in the girls' hostel and calls Anila to take her home. The incident marks a turning point in how she is perceived by peers and authority figures.

Back at home, Anila and Miss Bansal clash over Mira's declining academics and the permissive attitude toward her relationship with Sri. Miss Bansal criticizes Mira's performance, while Anila defends her daughter's sacrifices and resilience. The disagreement highlights the friction between school expectations and parental trust.

Sri articulates his worldview, explaining how 'keys' unlock personalities and what he expects from people. He tells Mira that his key to her is 'no bullshit,' and privately urges Mira to focus on her mother, who has endured loneliness. Mira begins to see the manipulative side of his philosophy and the cost to her family.

Mira realizes Sri's manipulative nature and that she underestimated her mother's feelings and sacrifices. When Sri asks to return the following Saturday, Mira bluntly says no. She begins to distance herself from Sri and protect her mother.

In a tender moment, Mira oils her mother's hair, signaling a reconciliation and renewed closeness. They share quiet, caring exchange that reaffirms Mira's commitment to her mother. The film ends on their strengthened bond.