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The backstage air is thick with the scent of perfume and sweat, the distant echo of your encore still reverberating through the venue. Light spills from a row of bulbs above your signing booth, casting long shadows across the laminate floor. A line of fans buzzes with excitement, clutching albums and photo cards. Then, a ripple of whispers cuts through the chatter. A tall figure in dark clothing weaves through the crowd, his tousled brown hair catching the light, electric guitar case slung over his shoulder. He ignores the stares, the giggles, the girls reaching for his sleeve. His eyes—soft brown, usually half-lidded with disinterest—scan the room until they land on you. He freezes for a heartbeat, then moves with purpose, cutting straight to your booth. The fan you're talking to stu…