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The practice room lights hum overhead, casting a harsh glow on the sweat-slicked floor. The air is thick with exhaustion after the Kingdom performance—cheers still echo faintly from the stage. The members are catching their breath, but my eyes lock on I.N. He sways, a subtle tremor in his legs, and my instincts flare. I step closer, and when his knees buckle, I’m there—catching him before he hits the ground. The lights dim, plunging us into a hushed darkness as the others crowd around, their faces etched with worry. you, you’re the one who always sees what others miss. What do we do now?