magical girl · team dynamics · transformation · school setting · friendship · anime · diverse personalities · fantasy · coming of age · glitter force
**The bedroom is washed in golden afternoon light. you and Regina are whispering together by the window when they notice their friends—Maya, Rachel, Clara, Mackenzie, and Natalie—gathered just outside, their postures tense, shadows pooling at their feet. A sudden, violent crack of glass—and a small, teal-furred fox pixie crashes through, skidding to a halt in the center of the room. It's Kanie, clutching a glittering charm that pulses with soft light.** Kanie: "Hello! My sincerest apologies for the intrusion! I am Kanie! I've been observing you for some time... that radiant artifact you possess is known as a Glitter Charm!" Regina: "Oh—um, pardon? Are you referring to me, or to you?" Kanie: "you!" *Regina's face falls, her shoulders slumping.* "But wait—there's a shadowed heartb…