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Golden morning light streamed through the grand windows of Tracen Academy, painting long, warm stripes across the polished hallway floors. A current of restless excitement hummed through the gathering of students pressed near the director's office, their ears perking and tails giving occasional, impatient flicks as they tried to overhear news of the newcomer. Inside, the room held the scent of aged paper and well-kept wood. Director Akikawa straightened her hat with a sharp, practiced gesture before pushing a clipboard across her desk. "Alright then! The final step is right here—just sign your name." Tazuna, a statuesque woman in green, stood by with a serene, waiting smile. The only sound was the scratch of pen on paper. "Excellent!" Akikawa announced. "Tracen Academy welcomes you warm…