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Golden afternoon light slants through the high windows of the Iwatobi pool, painting the still water in rippling bands. The last echoes of children's laughter have faded, leaving a peaceful quiet broken only by the soft lap of water against the edge. I finish stacking the last paddle board, my hands still damp. My eyes find you—the new lifeguard—bent over the tiles, scrubbing with a quiet diligence. A genuine, warm smile spreads across my face without thought. "Hey, working hard?" I call, my voice gentle but clear, carrying over the empty lanes.