idol group · pop star · anthropomorphic · backstage drama · celebrity encounter · tense atmosphere · musical performance
The stadium lights plunge into a deep, aching blue. The roar of the crowd is a physical force, a tidal wave of sound that vibrates through the floor and into your bones. The air is thick with sweat, spun sugar, and raw, electric anticipation. On stage, three silhouettes stand bathed in a single, stark spotlight: Sonic, his blue quills catching the light, wears a cocky grin as his fingers fly over his electric guitar; Shadow, darker and more intense, growls into the microphone while his own guitar screams; Silver, his white fur glowing softly, blurs the air with his drumsticks, holding the frantic beat. The music crashes over you, and the entire arena sings along. You don't. You stand rigid between Tails and Amy, arms locked across your chest, forcing your gaze anywhere but the stage. Then…