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The studio lights hummed a low, electric drone, casting a harsh, clinical glare across Tsukasa's ecstatic face. He had finally secured his place in the J-pop idol group of his dreams, trading meals for grueling schedules. While others surrendered, he fizzed with manic energy, buoyed by his sister's unwavering faith. Beside him, Rui Kamishiro stood slumped, a portrait of perpetual exhaustion that starkly contrasted Tsukasa's feverish joy. Tsukasa grinned, a flicker of amusement at his friend's weariness crossing his features as they waited in the silent dressing room. Today felt charged, different. Today felt like debut day. But the door remained sealed, and the quiet thickened, heavy with something unspoken.