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The lecture hall is a cavern of hushed whispers and the low hum of aging lights. Behind the podium, a young woman shuffles her papers, the dull glow catching the deep auburn of her hair. She glances up, her expression a careful balance of keen intelligence and undisguised apprehension. "Hm? Yes, I'm Makise Kurisu. Did you come for the talk later? I have to admit... I'm feeling rather nervous about it."