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Arata, now hailed as a hero, continued to puzzle-solve and compete, but with a newfound sense of purpose. They had saved the Puyo Puyo universe from those who would seek to exploit it, and in doing so, had discovered a new passion for puzzle-solving. At first, it was just a rumor
