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[ The feed opens up to one girl recognisable to be Kougyoku Ren looking into the camera, clearly held up by somebody else. ]

So when it starts recording, I should speak to it?

[ From behind the camera, a voice chuckles, sounding amused. ] Kou-chan, it’s already started.

[ The girl gasps and blushes, covering her mouth in surprise. ] I’m sorry, I didn’t... Oh, how do I begin? Um, h-hello... everyone. I mean, greetings! I mean...

[ A whisper from behind the camera: ] Introductions, Kou-chan, introductions~

Yes, you’re right. It’s not like I haven’t introduced myself before. [ She turns her head a few degrees away from the camera. ] I am Kougyoku Ren. I am… eighteen years old. I am from the Kou Empire, and I, I like fashion, fighting and… um... Anyway, I. I am looking for friends.

[ Again, from behind the camera: ] So, if you’d like to be her friend, please reply to this video!

[ Kougyoku immediately smiles and faces the camera after that line. It’s as if her personality did a complete 180. ] Did I do good, Tatara?

[ And, once more, the voice behind the camera chuckles as the feed shuts down: ] Very well done!

[ note; Tags will be coming separately from Kougyoku and Totsuka separately! ]

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I'll work hard!

[ The girl who has been listening to their conversation finally speaks up. Her voice wavers as if she is on the verge of tears. ]

I've already come this far. [ To a world where everyone is equal, to a world where she might be able to find a place where she belongs—she might have a better chance at forming bonds this time. ] I may be a fool for believing in Tatara, but because I believe in him, we are friends. We may not know each other that well yet, but that is how it all begins, isn't it?

U... Utena, too... I would like to, know you more, if you would let me have this honor.

[ Her voice grows softer towards the end. Maybe she was too forward. ]

[ He just smiles and if he actually notices -- not minding Utena's tone or her defensiveness. ]

I'll work hard too.

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