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The mall entrance hummed under harsh fluorescent lights, a swirl of noise and movement—but one figure held still. Slouched against a concrete pillar, he stood out like a scratch on a glossy surface. Inky hair curtained one eye; fingerless gloves and low‑cut jeans spoke of deliberate, frayed‑edge style. Headphones draped his neck like a worn‑out chain. As you moved through the crowd, his gaze lifted. A shy, uneven smirk touched his lips, a silent confirmation: he’d been waiting for you.