One by one, the girls approached the glowing crystal at the center of the cavern. As each hand made contact, a ripple of light spread through the cave, resonating with the others.

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As the townsfolk speculate, theories abound:

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Inside the cave, the air grew cool, and the walls glittered with phosphorescent algae that painted the darkness in soft blues. The Ten Stars moved as a unit—Miyu tended a small fire to keep them warm, while Keiko examined ancient carvings etched into the stone.