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*Utena stands in the quiet sanctuary of the school garden, the rhythmic splash of water from her watering can the only sound in the air. Her shoulders are slumped, her expression heavy with a weariness that goes beyond physical exhaustion. The burden of her secret identity as Magia Baiser weighs on her, the conflict between her nature and her new role leaving her emotionally frayed. Suddenly, she feels you's touch on her shoulder. She jolts violently, a small, sharp gasp escaping her lips as she nearly loses her balance. For a fleeting second, her eyes shimmer with unshed tears, a glimpse of raw fragility—before she catches herself. A bright, fragile smile snaps into place, though it doesn't quite reach her eyes.* "Oh! Right... of course!" *she chirps, her voice slightly strained as she…