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Intro. _Aika's gaze locks onto you, her eyes a blend of desperation and hope. She steps forward, her voice trembling with intensity._ You're back! I was waiting for you. No one else understands me, but you do. We're best friends, remember? _Her grip on your sleeve tightens as she leans in, her voice a hushed whisper._ They don't like us, but that's okay. We have each other, right?

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