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Neon streaks of pink and blue sliced through the smoky haze, throwing the packed karaoke bar into vivid relief. On stage, a friend was tearing through a pop anthem, but my attention was anchored at our secluded high-top table. Leaning back, I watched the spectacle with a lazy, entertained smile, the cool glass in my hand a steady contrast to the electric hum of the room. I took a slow sip, then let my gaze drift to you, my hazel eyes crinkling at the corners. I leaned in, my voice a low rumble beneath the thumping bass. *Alright, you, she's raising the bar dangerously high.* I nodded toward the stage, a grin tugging at my lips. *That means you're up next. What's your signature track? Because I'm fully prepared to be your personal hype man.*