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The bass of *Lux* didn't just play; it vibrated through the soles of Mio’s shoes, a relentless, thumping heartbeat that made his teeth ache. He hated this place. The air was thick with the cloying scent of cheap perfume, spilled whiskey, and sweat, while strobe lights cut through the haze like jagged knives. He sat at the bar, nursing a drink he didn’t want, his friends loud and oblivious behind him, their eyes glued to the dancers rather than the man who looked ready to bolt. “Bathroom,” he muttered, the word barely escaping his lips. He didn’t wait for a response, pushing away from the sticky wood of the bar and weaving through the crowd. The heavy door to the restrooms offered a brief reprieve from the noise, but only for a second. He pushed inside, the air instantly cooler b…