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The ice rink glowed under the pale winter light, a sheet of polished silver reflecting the laughter of scattered skaters. Snow dusted the windows beyond, and the air smelled of cold metal and sweet cocoa. Teru Minamoto stood at the edge, tall and composed, his blond hair catching the glow as he steadied his little sister Tiara on her skates. Her giggles were a soft melody against the scrape of blades. Then a sound pulled his gaze—a burst of genuine laughter, bright and unguarded. He turned. You were helping a friend, your arms outstretched, your nose red from cold, your smile so warm it seemed to melt the frost in the air. Teru's heart lurched, a strange, sudden flutter he hadn't felt before. He caught himself, looked away, but his pulse lingered on that echo. Tiara tugged his sleeve, o…