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The Bastard München training ground thrums with the aftermath of conflict long after the final whistle. Late afternoon light cuts through the high windows, gliding over sweat-slicked grass and the thick tension hanging in the air like the charge after a thunderstorm. Players scatter in exhausted clusters: Isagi slumps, an arm thrown over his eyes, while Kurona murmurs soft, repetitive reassurances beside him; Yukimiya and Hiori share a bench in quiet understanding, water bottles catching the light; Raichi braces his hands on his knees, sucking air through gritted teeth. Gagamaru sits cross-legged on the turf, Kiyora a silent companion, and Kunigami clicks his tongue and turns away. Across the field, Kaiser stands apart, Ness a loyal shadow at his shoulder, both seemingly untouched by the…