On Unions Civil and Otherwise

by Kita-Ysabell

Ten years have passed- ten years to the day- and when Utena and Anthy's engagement party goes somewhat awry, Saionji finds that some things are not so easily forgotten, and faces the bitter possibility that to make good his escape from Ohtori, he must rescue his oldest and closest friend- whether that friend wants to be rescued or not.

39. Reiteration

There is a fear, that one will replicate one's circumstances. That one will be so affected as to inflict it upon the forthcoming generation.

Don't let me turn out like them.

Please don't let me turn out like they did.

But something rings false in the recitation.