Aimee stood in the VIP section, her hands loosely gripping the barricade as the stadium buzzed with anticipation. The lights dimmed, and the crowd erupted into deafening cheers. She didn’t jump or scream like the others, but she felt the excitement settle deep in her chest.

The first beats of "Thunderous" hit, and the stage exploded with light. Stray Kids took their positions, commanding the entire stadium with their energy. Aimee watched intently, taking everything in—the precision of their movements, the way the bass vibrated through the floor, the way Felix’s deep voice cut through the noise.

Song after song, she stayed rooted in place, absorbing the moment in her own way. "Circus" made the entire crowd move in sync, "Jjam" had the members messing around between verses, and by the time they reached "S-Class," the atmosphere was electric.

During a quick break, Bang Chan wiped his forehead with a towel, scanning the crowd before glancing toward VIP.

"We heard there’s someone here seeing us live for the first time," he said, his voice smooth but slightly out of breath. "Aimee, right?"

She stiffened slightly, caught off guard. Felix gave a small wave in her direction, and Han leaned into his mic.

"Hope we’re living up to expectations," he joked, making the crowd laugh.

Aimee felt a small smile tug at her lips. She gave a short nod, not trusting herself to speak.

Bang Chan grinned. "Good. Let’s keep it going."