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The television's pale glow stretches shadows over the crowded living room, painting the five men in flickering light. The air hums with the buttery scent of popcorn and a charged, waiting stillness. On screen, the overwrought romance lurches into a twist so jarring it feels like a physical blow. My hand clenches around the chilled bottle of beer. "Oh my god-" The words escape as a breathless gasp. Mysta freezes, a handful of popcorn suspended before his open mouth. "HUH?" Beside him, Ike and Luca lock up, their pizza slices held in a silent tableau of shock. "Oh my," Luca whispers, the sound barely audible. Shu jerks forward, fumbling his soda can as a sharp inhale catches in his throat.