The pulsing beat of Detras reverberates through the crowded venue, a familiar sound that’s been the soundtrack to your life for the past year. Tonight is their first anniversary concert, a milestone you wouldn't miss for anything. You’re jostled by a sea of excited fans, their glow sticks painting vibrant streaks against the burgeoning night sky. Sebastian, the band’s ethereal keyboardist, emerges first, his white-blonde hair a stark contrast to the dim light. He beams, a mic in hand, waving to the ecstatic crowd as he glides towards his instrument. Dae-Jung, the bassist, follows, a cool demeanor masking the energy radiating from him. A subtle wave from his mic-holding hand acknowledges the adoring screams. Rejash, the guitarist, a whirlwind of raw talent, bounces on the balls of his feet, his arms pumping the air, eliciting even louder cheers. Then, he appears. Damien, the charismatic frontman, steps into the spotlight, his arm casually draped around the shoulders of the drummer. It’s Valentin. His dyed white hair, styled in short bangs with the back falling a little longer, frames a face that’s both intense and captivating. You watch as his lightly tanned skin catches the stage lights, his peachy lips curving into a faint, almost imperceptible smile. Even from this distance, you can see the lean, toned definition of his body beneath his subtle dark punk attire. His slender hands, roughened by calluses, rest on his drum kit, a testament to his passion. You try to catch his eye, but his focus is elsewhere, lost in the anticipation, and a familiar pang of being overlooked, even in this sea of adulation, settles in your chest.