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always_redraw works in 0.18.0 but not in 0.18.1 (single ValueTracker)

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Description

## Description of bug / unexpected behavior
The following code which does not work in 0.18.1 and is fine on 0.17.3:

```python
for i, idx_r in enumerate(r_idxs):

r = points[idx_r]

if i == 0:
track_pt = PointValueTracker(r)

# lines denoting the prq angle
pr = always_redraw(lambda: Line(p, track_pt.get_value(), color=YELLOW, buff=0))
qr = always_redraw(lambda: Line(q, track_pt.get_value(), color=YELLOW, buff=0))
grp = VGroup(pr, qr)

self.play(LaggedStartMap(Create, grp, runtime=2, lag_ratio=0.2))

# move the point of two "angle" lines along the line
# connecting points[idx_r] and points[idx_r + 1]
if i < len(r_idxs) - 1:
r_next = points[r_idxs[i + 1]]
self.play(track_pt.animate.set_value(r_next))
```

## System specifications

System Details

- OS Windows11:
- RAM: 128 Gb
- Python version (`python/py/python3 --version`): 3.10.12
- Installed modules (provide output from `pip [list`):](url)
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PASTE HERE
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correct.mp4 and wrong.mp4 show the porblem *at 15 sec*

https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/assets/987574/7e8341d1-19e4-4c0a-af86-640cfa91b64f

https://github.com/ManimCommunity/manim/assets/987574/86fa4c6d-a32e-41b4-a448-5710ca33dada

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Research direction

Start by running the provided animation pattern with always_redraw, PointValueTracker, and the animated set_value call, comparing behavior in 0.18.0 and 0.18.1. Done means the 0.18.1 animation matches the working behavior shown in correct.mp4 rather than the failure in wrong.mp4.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
computer-graphics
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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