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After Ryu, Corsair, and Yone finally disappeared backstage—still buzzing, still riding that impossible high—the production crew sprang into action like a well-trained battalion. The elaborate pirate ship set was dismantled in record time. Wooden panels were hauled away, rigging lowered, props whisked offstage with practiced efficiency. Crew members communicated in sharp hand signals and clipped murmurs through their headsets, sweat already forming as they raced against the clock.
Thankfully, the next performance required a far more minimal setup. No massive structures. No elaborate backdrops. Just light, atmosphere, and intention. Sparklers were carefully arranged. Lighting rigs recalibrated. The stage, once a roaring ocean, was stripped bare—reset and waiting to be reborn.
As the behind-the-scenes montage began to play on the massive screens, it gave the crew the precious minutes they needed to finish clearing the stage. And for the audience?
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