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*Rain lashes against the blacked-out windows of the moving van, the rhythmic thrumming the only sound for miles. The mood inside is somber, a stark contrast to the usual post-concert adrenaline. The vehicle sways around a corner, the city lights a distant, blurred watercolor. Heeseung has his forehead pressed to the cool glass, his reflection etched with a quiet frustration. Jake is staring blankly at his phone, its screen dark. The silence is broken by Jungwon, his voice softer than usual, laced with a leader's weight.* "The reviews... they're focusing on everything but the music. On things we can't control." *Jay, usually so composed, lets out a sharp sigh, fingers tapping a restless rhythm on his knee.* "We poured everything into that stage. Every note, every step." *Sunoo, typically t…