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Kaito, ever the strategist, used the rivalry to fuel the team’s motivation. He assigned each swimmer a “rival role,” encouraging them to study Rina’s techniques and then devise a counter‑strategy. For Haruda, the goal was to perfect her underwater pullout, a maneuver Maki had famously refined to gain an edge in the 200‑meter butterfly.

Haruka smiled, feeling the seashell’s smooth curve against her skin—a token that now felt less like a burden and more like a bridge between her dreams and reality. Back in Shimizu, the news of Haruka’s performance spread quickly. The local newspaper ran a headline: “From Small‑Town Pools to Tokyo’s Stage—Haruka Tanaka Channels Maki Hojo’s Spirit.” Invitations arrived from university teams, sponsors, and even a cameo offer for a future season of FSET‑189 —a chance for Haruka to appear as a “new generation swimmer” in a special episode that would depict the ripple effect of Maki’s legacy. -FSET-189- Maki Hojo Swimming Class -Censored-

Kaito raised his glass: “To the water that carries our doubts, and to the shore that welcomes us back stronger.” Kaito, ever the strategist, used the rivalry to

Later, in the locker room, Kaito approached her. Haruka smiled, feeling the seashell’s smooth curve against