Chapter 446

The Manchester EDM Festival only happens once every four years. It's basically a dream come true for music lovers obsessed with electronic beats and rock. Once night fell, the whole festival burst to life with thunderous sounds. The first band hit the stage and instantly cranked up the energy. “It’s Dry Moon! They're on! It’s really them!” Nina practically shrieked as she jumped up, yanking Martin’s hand with sparkling excitement all over her face. But Martin... didn’t quite match that vibe. His response felt off, delayed—like his mind wasn’t there. In the sea of people screaming, dancing, waving glow sticks in perfect rhythm, he just stood there like he’d wandered into the wrong universe. If someone had flown a drone over the crowd, everyone would be moving as one—except for him. He tapped out a few random beats with zero coordination, then suddenly pulled his hand out of Nina’s. Nina was still caught up in the rush, turning back to him with a bright smile and shouting over the music,