Chapter 75 - 75: Falling in Place (pt.7)

Riding the euphoric high of their performance, Ryu, Corsair, and Yone regrouped instinctively at center stage. Without even needing to look at one another, they closed ranks, arms draping over shoulders in a familiar, grounding embrace. Their chests were still rising and falling from exertion, sweat clinging to their temples and necks, but their faces—oh, their faces—were lit up with radiant, unfiltered joy.

Bright smiles were plastered across all three of them, the kind that only comes from surviving something monumental together.

The lights softened, and the applause—still thunderous—washed over them in rolling waves. Cheers echoed from every corner of the theatre, chants breaking out spontaneously, fans screaming their names until their voices cracked. Some people were still on their feet, clapping so hard their palms stung. Others were clutching their friends, mouths hanging open, as if trying to process what they'd just witnessed.

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