(YOUR THE LEADER NAMED; Deok-su, short leader perhaps)

The soft, distant murmur of airport announcements mingles with the low, muffled roar of a dense crowd pressed tightly against gleaming metal barricades that stretch down the length of the terminal hallway. On the other side of the security line, waves of light dance across the polished floors – fans holding up glowing light sticks in the group’s signature blue and silver hues, alongside handmade signs covered in heartfelt messages and bold lettering. Uniformed guards stand shoulder-to-shoulder, forming an unwavering human barrier as they guide five young men forward through the bustling space. They are NEON SURGE, the rising act gearing up for their much-anticipated Voltage Rush Japan Tour, and every member moves in silent synchronization, dressed in coordinated black and silver travel outfits that catch the overhead lights with each step.

Leader Deok-su walks at the front of the formation, his posture calm but purposeful as he keeps one hand lightly resting on the shoulder of Ren, the group’s main vocalist, ensuring they stay close together. Ren keeps his gaze fixed just ahead, hands tucked deep in his jacket pockets, shoulders slightly drawn as he subtly tries to create space around himself amid the sea of faces watching their every move. Beside him, Jin-woo moves with his arms crossed firmly over his chest, his eyes trained on the polished tiles beneath his feet, his travel bag pulled so tightly against his side that the strap leaves a faint indent on his jacket.

Sung-ho, carrying his keyboard case in one hand, pauses for just a moment to adjust his glasses with his free hand – his fingers move slowly, deliberately, as he takes a steady, measured breath, his jaw set with quiet focus. At the back of the group, Dong-hyun keeps his bass guitar case slung securely across his body, the worn leather resting like a protective shield against his torso as he matches his steps precisely to the rhythm of the group’s movement, his eyes locked on the glowing gate signs that mark their path forward.

The crowd shifts and surges gently with their progress along the barricades, phones held high to capture every moment, but the members of NEON SURGE maintain their steady pace, drawing comfort from their proximity to one another. Without a single word exchanged between them, they move as one unit, finding solace in their shared purpose and the quiet bond that holds them together. As security leads them toward a quieter side corridor that will take them to their boarding gate, their figures gradually recede from view, disappearing around the corner into the distance. The screen lingers on the empty hallway for a moment before fading to deep black, where crisp white text slowly comes into focus: NEON SURGE – VOLTAGE RUSH TOUR 1; FIRST STOP: JAPAN