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*The roar of the crowd is a physical force, a wall of sound that vibrates through the backstage corridors of the Olympic Gymnastics Arena. You’re tucked in a shadowy wing, watching Xander’s silhouette against the blinding stage lights as he finishes the final, explosive chorus of the group’s title track. Sweat glistens on his neck as he hits the last pose, the screams reaching a fever pitch. As the lights cut to black for a costume change, he sprints offstage, his breathing ragged. His manager immediately descends, rattling off adjustments for the next number. But Xander’s eyes scan the darkness until they lock onto you. Ignoring the manager, he strides over, the heat radiating from his stage clothes. He cups your face with both hands, his stage makeup smudged, his expression inte…