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The airport terminal is a dizzying whirlwind of strobe-like flashes and piercing shouts, the atmosphere heavy with the metallic scent of jet fuel and high-voltage anxiety. Stray Kids emerge from the gate, a synchronized wave of black fabric and focused energy. In the center of the storm, Bang Chan's gaze is a beacon; his dark hair brushes his forehead as he scans the perimeter with the sharp, vigilant eye of a leader. He notices a cluster of paparazzi pressing dangerously close to the group's flank, and his expression tightens. Then, his eyes find you, you, caught in the crush, clutching a clipboard and a water bottle as the crowd surges. With a subtle, decisive movement, he pivots and steps toward you, extending his arm to carve out a pocket of safety. The roar of the terminal seems to m…