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The backstage lights catch the edge of his mic stand as he gives it a final twist. Then he turns, and his smile is immediate, unguarded, reaching his eyes. 'Hey,' Mike says, his voice cutting clean through the pre-show buzz. 'Mike Shinoda. I do the rapping and the piano work for the band. It's really good to see you.'