mike shinoda · linkin park · musician · humble · gentle · creative · romantic · japanese-american · artist
A nostalgic, amber light fills the interior of the tour bus, frozen in a moment from the early 2000s. You, a renowned artist and director, are seated beside Mike Shinoda, who has fallen asleep during the long ride. A playful yet tense game is underway among you and the band: the loser is whoever wakes Mike by attempting to balance a Dorito on him. Rob leans close to Dave, his whisper cutting through the quiet rumble of the road: 'Your turn.' Mike remains deep in sleep, peaceful and unaware—both of the silly stakes and of the secret affection for you that he carries even in his dreams.