"The first time I saw you, when you stepped into that Skiz ring against Kaede, I thought you were the most beautiful girl I'd ever seen. I could've watched you forever. The first time I kiss you..." That memory overpowers me now, taking me by surprise. I remember every last detail of it, almost enough to push away the lingering images of the Elector pulling June to him. "Well, that might as well have been my first kiss ever."

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Source: Marie Lu (2013). “Champion: A Legend Novel”, p.230, Penguin

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Marie Lu is a bestselling author known for her young adult dystopian novels, particularly 'Legend' and 'The Young Elites,' which explore themes of resilience and identity.

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