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[Community, you're seeing what looks like Kanade, just collapsed onto her bed in a heap, face-down.]

Ugh, the last few days have been rough... I don't know how Hibiki does it. She's just... so full of energy. I can't keep up with her. [She props herself up on her elbows.] But I want to keep trying... Maybe I won't push myself as hard as she does, but I can't just sit around, either.

Oh, but at least I'm getting stronger in battle! I finally got my Belltier, like the one Hibiki has, so I can defend myself now... finally. It feels like it took me forever, though.

[And she unceremoniously lets her arms go slack, flopping back down.] I'm so tired, though... I was worried about Hibiki so I pushed myself, and I think this morning's starting to catch up with me...

[She lets out a low groan.] Oww...

Oh, and um... sorry about the other day. I don't know what came over me. I just felt so... useless. I'm doing better now. Thanks, everyone. [Kanade blushes a bit; she seems sincerely happy. She's hoping Hibiki doesn't ask, but... now that she's said something...]

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Would anybody blame you for sleeping in? It's fun to do.

Probably not, but... I don't really want to. There are better things I could use the time for, and I'm... not that tired.

Like battle? Isn't that kind of dangerous?

Not normally, no. More like doing something to work the stress off.

But if it comes down to it, yes, I will fight to keep my important people safe.

Why is that always the answer?

Because I almost let something important to me slip away forever, and if I can keep that from happening, I will do whatever it takes. I don't care if it's fighting someone or taking on the whole world, I am not going to lose my important people! [She pauses after she speaks, realizing she let a little more passion into her tone than she'd intended.]

Isn't there something, or someone, you'd give everything to protect?

[His tone becomes more serious for a moment.] They're lucky people, then.

[Then his eyes close in a smile and his tone becomes lighter.] Me? I hate blood so I try to avoid fighting.

[Kanade lets out a sigh of relief, smiling warmly.] I only hope they feel the same... and that I never need to truly protect them. ['Not like I did today, at least,' she amends.]

I can understand that, I guess. I just... I get desperate, sometimes. I hope nothing comes up for you.

Thanks. I hope so, too. That would be horrible.

It sounds like you didn't have to fight much, either?

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You shouldn't have needed to push yourself so hard but... I'm glad you did.

I am too. I don't know what would have happened if I didn't step in... and even then, I'm not sure what I would have done if not for the Belltier.

[She's starting to realize how reckless her actions were...]

Yeah, considering what happened, we were in a tight pinch and all. It was kind of crazy for all things to be considered.

Definitely. I hope nothing like that happens again... then again, the day you don't run into problems full-tilt is the day I throw out my apron.

Yeah, yeah you have a point there. I do tend to do things at full power, don't I?

Full power or nothing... but you wouldn't be you otherwise.

[A sage nod, followed by a smile.]

Yeah, good point and all. It's not like you don't like me when I'm not at full power.

No, but it's so rare I have to look again when it happens. Just try to be reasonable?

Can you imagine if we switched? I went into everything guns blazing, and you were the voice of reason? We'd never get anything done.

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It's good that you want to improve, but you definitely shouldn't push yourself. You need to take good care of your body, after all.

I know I do, but... this is something important to me. I wouldn't forgive myself if I gave up just because I'm a little tired.

It's good that you have something so important to you, but... you seem more than a little tired, if you ask me. Are you sure you can handle it?

...Am I that transparent? Yes, I can barely keep my eyes open right now, but... if I can keep going, I want to.

Or maybe I should take a break for a day...? I don't know, that might be a better idea.

I think you should definitely take a break. You don't look all that well. Your well-being should always come first, right?

But, ah... what exactly have you been doing? You mentioned something about a battle...

Yes... but there's someone else whose well-being is just as important to me. And that's who I'm running myself ragged to protect.

My friend was in trouble and she hurt her arm, and something terrible almost happened to her... so I jumped in to help her before that could happen.

[Kanade has a feeling she shouldn't mention Precure business around civilians...]

...I see. That's very noble of you. But you should be careful about getting hurt yourself, too. You can't help your friend anymore if something happens to you, right?

I know... I know I have to be careful. But I would rather be hurt protecting her, than let her be hurt and not have done something.

[Setsuna may be able to notice that "noble" is not the best word... more like some form of "infatuated," if the faint blush she's had for a few minutes now is any indication.]

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