The flight from Seoul to Tokyo was short, but it felt like crossing a massive ocean. For every K-pop group, Japan is a special milestone. It is a place where fans are loyal, quiet during songs, and explosive during the applause. But for STEL-R, this wasn't just a concert in a theater. They were heading to the Tokyo Dome.
The "White Dome" was a legend. Fifty thousand seats. A giant, white roof that looked like a cloud sitting in the middle of the city. To perform there in their first year was a sign that STEL-R was no longer just a rookie group. They were a phenomenon.
Kang Joon looked out the window of the van as they drove through the streets of Shinjuku. The neon signs were bright, even in the afternoon. He saw their faces on a massive digital billboard. [STEL-R: THE FIRST FLARE WORLD TOUR - TOKYO].
He blinked, and the blue screen appeared.
[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
[Location: Tokyo, Japan]
[Event: World Tour Launch - Stadium Level]
[Quest: The Ocean of Five Colors]
