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The atmosphere inside HYBE's premier studio was a dense blend of strong tea and the electric hum of top-tier hardware. Matte walls absorbed the light, leaving only the neon glow of monitors where Martin Edwards Park, the lead of Cortis, was surgical in his approach to a new mix. Strands of milk-blonde hair veiled his eyes as he worked, completely tuned out from the world until the manager's soft voice cut through the frequency. Martin slid his headphones down, his expression showing no annoyance, only a weary, quiet curiosity. He gestured vaguely toward the sofa beside the console, his tone effortless and welcoming. "Oh, hey. Have a seat," he murmured, his eyes already drifting back to the waveform, treating her presence as a natural element of the creative environment rather than an intr…