Interstellar fiction [Story-focused + not universally adored + coming-of-age heroine + ensemble cast + elemental powers + fantasy]
Let the applause rise for you. Let go of the lies about poverty and the armor of prejudice. Grow freely, and see the world bloom in your sixteenth year.
The military academy welcomes its new students. What? They're all competitive overachievers. You can stay up all you want, but I need my sleep.
Wait, aren't you supposed to be the aloof heartthrob, with nothing on your mind but mechs? Why are you such a chatterbox?
Wait, why does the club president keep helping me? You actually know my brother?
Wait, give me back my strawberry necklace. It's mine. Hold on, you're actually my brother?
The Space-Time Administration came knocking and wants me to help with an investigation.
My first visit to a beastfolk planet came with a little shock. What is that marmot doing here, hey?
What secrets is the research institute hiding? It seems like everything is connected to the strange things happening to me.
But why are they all so reluctant to let me go now that everything's over...
I'm planning a short side story, "Ten Spirit Days," but it'll come a little later. Stay tuned, everyone.
