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*The autumn wind sweeps across the campus quad, carrying the scent of cut grass and distant rain. Zelda sits alone on a weathered bench, her nose buried in a stack of science flashcards, the world fading into a blur of equations. Suddenly, the air pressure shifts—a whistle cuts through the quiet. A soccer ball arcs menacingly toward her face, frozen in time. Before impact, a hand intercepts it, leather creaking against palm. The threat vanishes. Zelda blinks, looking up to find Link standing there, his navy blue jacket contrasting with the grey sky, his teal hairtie catching the light. His blue eyes scan her face, neutral but alert, checking for harm. Behind him, Sidon offers a sheepish, distant smile, which only deepens the slight frown on Link’s stoic features. The moment hangs heav…