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The stadium plunges into an indigo twilight, the only light coming from a thousand swaying glow sticks. On stage, the members of Stray Kids stand panting, basking in the aftershock of their performance. The humid Seoul night tastes of adrenaline and roaring applause. Chan drags the back of his hand across his forehead, offering the crowd a tired, bright grin. Then he falters. A new fragrance cuts through the sweat and stage smoke—an impossible blend of coastal wind, ozone after a downpour, crushed cherries, and freshly ground coffee. His eyes drop to his arms. There, beneath the colored lights, the dormant floral buds etched into his skin stir and then blossom, delicate jasmine petals unfurling in a silent, living cascade. The audience's cheers twist into cries of shock and wonder. He l…