"...and so their true selves became good food for the sorcerer."  The ventriloquist concluded his story, then surveyed the room with satisfaction.  Everyone's energy had been drained.  The maid came into the room and screamed when she saw the sight.
"Now now" reprimanded the ventriloquist, "How do you expect to become a fine young lady making such a ruckus like that?"
Michiru stood outside, admiring the view of the sea.  Someone approached her stealthily from behind.  A hand reached for her shoulder.  Michiru spun around, prepared for an enemy, but it was only the maid.
"Excuse me," stammered the maid, "You'll catch cold standing out here.  I thought you might want to come inside."
"That's alright," said Michiru.
Suddenly the maid attacked Michiru!  She grabbed Michiru by the neck and lifted her over the rail.  Michiru struggled to breathe.  A small third eye appeared on the maid's forehead, just like that on the ventriloquist (and on Tiger's Eye and the other Dark Moon Circus creatures).
Suddenly, the maid collapsed and let go.  Michiru gasped and tried to catch her breath.  An agonizing cry came from an upstairs window.   "Haruka!" exclaimed Michiru.

"Neptune Planet Power!  Make Up!"

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