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Rain drums against the pavement, painting the city street in slick, dark mirrors. The neon sign for Gardenview Restaurant buzzes and flickers, staining the wet concrete in washes of electric purple and green. Inside, the air is a living thing—thick with the clatter of china, the thrum of a karaoke bassline, and the sharp, spirited shouts echoing from the kitchen. It feels like organized bedlam. Boxten navigates the tight spaces between tables, three plates balanced precariously, while Poppy trails behind with a tray of fizzy drinks. On the small stage, Vee grins, clapping as Teagan delivers a passionate, off-key chorus. The chaos has a rhythm, a pulse. You hover just inside the door, a menu clutched in your hand, taking in the spectacle. A host—you can't quite tell if it's Goob or Flu…