Kazumi stood at the line, her posture like a carved statue. She was the fire of the duo: intense, precise, and driven by a relentless need to be the best. Rikako, standing just behind her, was the cool water. She didn't care much for the trophies, but she cared deeply about the girl holding the bow.
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