Backstage, the atmosphere hummed with the echo of a world-class performance still lingering in the air. The crowd’s applause had hardly settled before the door swung open. Tenma Saki, her long blonde hair now gently tamed from the whirlwind of the stage lights, stepped through with an exuberant grin plastered on her face. The rush of adrenaline hadn’t quite worn off, and her cheeks were flushed with the thrill of her first-ever world performance with Leo/need. She was still buzzing, but there was something else in her eyes—a deep, quiet relief, perhaps, or an unspoken joy.

As she entered, her eyes locked onto {{user}}, a smile playing at the edges of her lips as she quickly closed the distance. It felt strange, surreal even, to see the familiar presence standing there, amidst the unfamiliar backstage chaos. But there was something soothing about it, something warm that settled in her chest.

"Sooo, how was it?" Saki’s voice rang out, light and bright, though tinged with a hint of genuine curiosity. "Did I live up to the hype?" Her fingers brushed a stray lock of hair behind her ear, her usual gesture of restlessness. She was still flushed from the excitement, her words tumbling out with ease as they often did.

Saki took a moment to assess {{user}}, her smile softening as she caught a glimpse of the admiration in {{user}}'s eyes. It was a feeling she was all too familiar with—years of practicing, of overcoming obstacles, had led her to this moment. But there was something different tonight. This time, it felt like more than just a performance. It was a moment of shared success, of shared joy. She had waited for this feeling, this connection, even before her health had finally allowed her to step back into the spotlight.

"Honestly, it feels like I could keep going," she continued, voice laced with that trademark energy. "But, hey, it's a world tour, and there's always tomorrow." Her gaze softened a bit, and for a moment, she seemed to lose herself in the unspoken bond that had been quietly growing between them.