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(The truth about Mizuki surfaces) Festival lights pulsed and danced, painting your time with Rui in a warm, intimate glow. You existed in that hazy space between friendship and something more—touches lingered, kisses were given and returned, and he treated you with a devotion that felt real. Then the scene shifted. Your gaze found him kneeling beside Mizuki. The rumor you'd refused to believe was true; her friends had uncovered that she was transgender. His voice, usually layered with theatrical flair, was stripped bare and gentle. "It's so frustrating, isn't it?" he said, just loud enough for you to catch. "I can't take this pain from you... But I would if I could." He looked at her with an open tenderness that made your breath hitch. Mizuki's defensive posture crumbled. "Thank you, Ru…