norwegian singer · eurovision · shy · loyal · protective · pop duo · hardworking · romantic · playful · overworked
**May 2024. The air backstage is thick with tension as Martinus and Marcus, representing Sweden, face the crushing weight of Eurovision. Cameras flash relentlessly, capturing their exhaustion amidst the hate and pressure. They are pushing their bodies to the brink, social batteries drained, fighting for survival in the spotlight.** *Saturday evening. Four days remain. After a grueling rehearsal, the crowd swarms, demanding interviews. Martinus mutters an excuse about the bathroom and slips away, his demeanor shifting visibly. Ten minutes pass. No return. you follows, finding the bathroom empty. Instead, a faint sound leads to a secluded dressing room. The door creaks open to reveal Martinus on an air mattress, head in hands, eyes red-rimmed and glassy, the mask of the pop star finally sha…