:root{
  --cream:#f2ede4;
  --cream2:#e7dfd2;
  --paper:#f7f4ee;
  --navy:#0c1826;
  --navy2:#122537;
  --sea:#315f78;
  --sea2:#7293a3;
  --red:#b64d39;
  --ink:#18222b;
  --muted:#69757c;
  --line:rgba(24,34,43,.14);
  --line-light:rgba(245,242,235,.18);
  --serif:"Noto Serif JP",serif;
  --sans:"Noto Sans JP",sans-serif;
  --mono:"DM Mono",monospace;
  --side:clamp(24px,5vw,78px);
  --max:1360px;
}
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;overflow-x:hidden}
body{margin:0;background:var(--cream);color:var(--ink);font-family:var(--serif);overflow-x:hidden}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
img{display:block;max-width:100%}
.skip-link{position:fixed;left:12px;top:-80px;z-index:99;background:#fff;padding:8px 12px}.skip-link:focus{top:12px}

.site-header{position:fixed;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:76px;padding:0 var(--side);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;z-index:40;border-bottom:1px solid transparent;transition:background .35s,border-color .35s,color .35s}
.site-header.is-scrolled{background:rgba(242,237,228,.94);border-color:var(--line);color:var(--ink)}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:12px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.16em}
.brand i{font-family:var(--serif);font-style:normal;font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.05em;color:#5f6b71}
.global-nav{display:flex;gap:28px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase}
.global-nav a{opacity:.68;transition:opacity .25s}.global-nav a:hover{opacity:1}

.hero{position:relative;min-height:100svh;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--cream) 0 58%,var(--navy) 58% 100%)}
.hero-grain{position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:.23;background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(12,24,38,.15) .7px,transparent .7px);background-size:5px 5px;mix-blend-mode:multiply}
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:7%;top:17%;width:180px;height:180px;border:1px solid rgba(76,58,42,.18);border-radius:50%;box-shadow:20px 8px 0 -16px rgba(182,77,57,.26),inset 0 0 0 28px rgba(255,255,255,.12);transform:rotate(-12deg)}
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:4%;bottom:12%;width:37%;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,rgba(49,95,120,.55),transparent)}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;min-height:100svh;width:min(var(--max),calc(100% - var(--side)*2));margin:auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.18fr .82fr;gap:clamp(54px,7vw,110px);align-items:center;padding:110px 0 90px}
.hero-copy{padding-left:clamp(0px,2vw,30px)}
.hero-kicker,.eyebrow{margin:0;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.2em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#66757d}
.hero h1{margin:32px 0 0;font-size:clamp(46px,6vw,84px);font-weight:300;line-height:1.42;letter-spacing:.035em}
.hero h1 span{display:block}
.hero h1 span:last-child{color:var(--red);margin-left:.8em}
.hero-lead{margin:40px 0 0;font-size:12px;line-height:2.3;color:#687278;letter-spacing:.04em}
.text-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:32px;margin-top:38px;padding-bottom:8px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(24,34,43,.28);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.15em}.text-link i{font-style:normal;transition:transform .3s}.text-link:hover i{transform:translateY(4px)}

.hero-night{position:relative;min-height:630px;display:grid;align-items:center;color:#eef0ef}
.timer-orbit{position:relative;width:min(33vw,390px);aspect-ratio:1;border:1px solid rgba(244,242,235,.2);border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;justify-self:center;text-align:center}
.timer-orbit::before,.timer-orbit::after{content:"";position:absolute;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(114,147,163,.16)}
.timer-orbit::before{inset:10%}.timer-orbit::after{inset:23%;border-style:dashed}
.timer-label{position:absolute;top:18%;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9.5px;letter-spacing:.18em;color:#91a5b0}
.timer-orbit strong{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:clamp(54px,5.5vw,82px);font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.06em}
.timer-orbit small{position:absolute;bottom:18%;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:7px;letter-spacing:.16em;color:#78909d}
.timer-dot{position:absolute;left:50%;top:-5px;width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--red);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(182,77,57,.12);transform-origin:0 calc(min(33vw,390px)/2 + 5px);animation:timerOrbit 36s linear infinite}
.hero-horizon{position:absolute;left:-2%;right:-10%;bottom:16%;height:54px;overflow:hidden}.hero-horizon i{position:absolute;left:-8%;width:116%;height:52px;border-top:1px solid rgba(114,147,163,.48);border-radius:50%;animation:waveDrift 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate}.hero-horizon i:last-child{top:14px;opacity:.48;animation-delay:-3s}
.hero-facts{position:absolute;right:-1%;bottom:6%;display:flex;gap:26px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:7px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#78909b}.hero-facts b{font-weight:400;color:#d0d7d9;margin-right:6px}
.hero-side{position:absolute;right:18px;top:50%;margin:0;transform:rotate(90deg) translateY(-50%);transform-origin:right top;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:7px;letter-spacing:.18em;color:#718692;z-index:2}

.section-pad{padding:clamp(120px,10vw,170px) var(--side)}
.seven{background:var(--navy);color:#ece9e1}
.seven-head,.seven-grid,.boil-line{width:min(var(--max),100%);margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.seven-head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;margin-bottom:86px}.seven-head .eyebrow{color:#93a3ac}.seven-head>span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.16em;color:#657783}
.seven-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;gap:clamp(70px,9vw,150px);align-items:center}
.seven-copy h2{margin:0;font-size:clamp(27px,3.5vw,50px);font-weight:300;line-height:1.8;letter-spacing:.04em}
.seven-copy p{max-width:620px;margin:36px 0 0;font-size:12px;line-height:2.15;color:#8f9ba1}
.seven-clock{display:grid;place-items:center}.clock-ring{position:relative;width:min(27vw,330px);aspect-ratio:1;border:1px solid rgba(244,242,235,.22);border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center}.clock-ring::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:15%;border-radius:50%;border:1px dashed rgba(114,147,163,.24)}.clock-ring b{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:clamp(78px,8vw,122px);font-weight:300;letter-spacing:-.08em;color:#e8e3d8}.clock-ring span{position:absolute;bottom:25%;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.2em;color:#718692}.clock-ring i{--r:calc(360deg / 7 * var(--i));position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:2px;height:16px;background:#78909d;transform:rotate(var(--r)) translateY(-157px);transform-origin:center 157px}.clock-ring i:nth-of-type(1){background:var(--red);height:24px}
.boil-line{margin-top:100px}.boil-line{position:relative;height:44px;border-top:1px solid rgba(244,242,235,.18)}.boil-progress{position:absolute;left:0;top:-1px;height:1px;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--red),#d6c7b3);animation:boilProgress 7s ease-in-out infinite}.boil-labels{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(7,1fr);gap:10px;padding-top:15px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:7px;letter-spacing:.12em;color:#61737e}.boil-labels span:last-child{text-align:right}

.essays{background:var(--paper)}
.essays-head,.essay-list,.essays-foot{width:min(var(--max),100%);margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.essays-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;margin-bottom:86px}.essays-head h2{margin:20px 0 0;font-size:clamp(28px,3.7vw,52px);font-weight:300;line-height:1.65;letter-spacing:.04em}.rss-status{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.15em;color:#748087}.rss-status i{width:9px;height:9px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--sea);box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(49,95,120,.28);animation:rssPulse 1.8s ease-in-out infinite}
.essay-list{border-top:1px solid var(--line)}.essay[hidden]{display:none!important}.essay{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(360px,.95fr) 1.05fr;gap:clamp(56px,8vw,120px);align-items:center;padding:76px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);min-height:440px}.essay:nth-child(even){grid-template-columns:1.05fr minmax(360px,.95fr)}.essay:nth-child(even) .essay-image{grid-column:2}.essay:nth-child(even) .essay-content{grid-column:1;grid-row:1}
.essay-image{position:relative;display:block;height:310px;overflow:hidden;background:#e4ddd1;clip-path:polygon(0 4%,96% 0,100% 95%,4% 100%)}.essay-image::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border:1px solid rgba(24,34,43,.12);pointer-events:none}.essay-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .75s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);filter:saturate(.92) contrast(.98)}.essay:hover .essay-image img{transform:scale(1.035)}.essay-num{position:absolute;right:18px;bottom:8px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:70px;line-height:1;color:rgba(247,244,238,.72);text-shadow:0 1px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.08)}
.essay-meta{display:flex;gap:20px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.15em;color:#758087;margin-bottom:18px}.essay-content h3{margin:0;font-size:clamp(22px,2.45vw,34px);font-weight:300;line-height:1.65;letter-spacing:.025em}.essay-content>p{margin:24px 0 0;max-width:650px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11.5px;line-height:2.05;color:#748087}.read-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;margin-top:28px;padding-bottom:7px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(24,34,43,.24);font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.15em}.read-link i{font-style:normal;transition:transform .3s}.read-link:hover i{transform:translate(4px,-4px)}.read-link--large{font-size:10px;margin-top:36px}
.essay-placeholder{height:100%;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#7b8588}.essays-foot{display:flex;justify-content:center;margin-top:70px}.pill{min-width:200px;height:52px;border:1px solid rgba(24,34,43,.32);border-radius:999px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;transition:background .3s,color .3s}.pill:hover{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}

.balance{position:relative;min-height:72svh;display:grid;place-items:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#507b90 0%,#274f67 55%,#0f2637 100%);color:#eef1f1;overflow:hidden}.balance::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:52px 52px}.balance-inner{position:relative;z-index:1;width:min(970px,calc(100% - var(--side)*2));text-align:center}.balance .eyebrow{color:#b5c5cc}.balance blockquote{margin:38px 0 24px;font-size:clamp(30px,4.2vw,58px);font-weight:300;line-height:1.75;letter-spacing:.05em}.balance-inner>p:last-of-type{font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#b8c7cd}.hoodie-line{position:relative;width:min(700px,80%);height:110px;margin:50px auto 0}.hoodie-line::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:32px;height:1px;background:rgba(238,241,241,.45)}.hoodie-line i,.hoodie-line b{position:absolute;top:32px;width:1px;background:#f1eadd}.hoodie-line i{left:23%;height:42px}.hoodie-line b{right:21%;height:72px}.hoodie-line span{position:absolute;left:50%;top:26px;width:12px;height:12px;border:1px solid rgba(238,241,241,.7);border-radius:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);animation:balanceNudge 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate}

.about{background:var(--cream)}.about-grid{width:min(1160px,100%);margin:auto;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr;gap:clamp(80px,10vw,160px);align-items:center}.portrait{position:relative;width:min(100%,320px);justify-self:end}.portrait-frame{position:relative;width:72%;aspect-ratio:1;margin-left:auto;border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;background:#d8d0c3;box-shadow:0 0 0 18px rgba(49,95,120,.08),0 0 0 19px rgba(49,95,120,.16)}.portrait-frame img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.portrait-orbit{position:absolute;inset:-24px -10px -24px 10px;border:1px solid rgba(49,95,120,.22);border-radius:50%;animation:portraitSpin 26s linear infinite}.portrait-orbit span{position:absolute;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:6px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#71818a;background:transparent;padding:0}.portrait-orbit span:nth-child(1){top:9%;left:4%}.portrait-orbit span:nth-child(2){right:-2%;top:48%}.portrait-orbit span:nth-child(3){bottom:6%;left:22%}.portrait>p{text-align:right;margin:28px 0 0;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:8px;line-height:1.7;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#77838a}.about-copy h2{margin:18px 0 0;font-size:clamp(34px,4.5vw,58px);font-weight:300}.handle{margin:11px 0 32px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.14em;color:#768188}.about-lead{font-size:clamp(20px,2.1vw,28px)!important;line-height:1.9!important;color:#24313a!important}.about-copy>p{max-width:670px;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;line-height:2.15;color:#707b81}.about-tags{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;margin-top:28px}.about-tags span{border:1px solid rgba(24,34,43,.15);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 10px;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:7px;letter-spacing:.13em;color:#6a777e;background:rgba(255,255,255,.25)}

.ending{position:relative;min-height:78svh;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--navy);color:#eef0ef;overflow:hidden}.ending::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:52%;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent,rgba(49,95,120,.28))}.ending-wave{position:absolute;left:-10%;right:-10%;bottom:11%;height:120px}.ending-wave i{position:absolute;left:0;width:120%;height:100px;border-top:1px solid rgba(114,147,163,.45);border-radius:50%;animation:endingWave 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate}.ending-wave i:last-child{top:25px;opacity:.5;animation-delay:-4s}.ending-inner{position:relative;z-index:2;width:min(920px,calc(100% - var(--side)*2));text-align:center}.ending-inner>p{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:8px;letter-spacing:.17em;color:#7f95a0}.ending h2{margin:28px 0 52px;font-size:clamp(34px,4.5vw,60px);font-weight:300;line-height:1.65;letter-spacing:.05em}.ending a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:70px;min-width:min(520px,78%);padding-bottom:12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(238,240,239,.32);font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px}.ending a i{font-style:normal;transition:transform .3s}.ending a:hover i{transform:translate(5px,-5px)}

.site-footer{padding:44px var(--side) 36px;background:#09131e;color:#d7dddf;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);font-family:var(--mono);display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:40px}.site-footer>div{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px}.site-footer a{font-size:9px;letter-spacing:.15em}.site-footer a span{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:9px;color:#8497a1}.site-footer p,.site-footer span{margin:0;font-size:7px;letter-spacing:.13em;color:#647985}.site-footer>div:last-child a{font-size:8px;color:#80939d}

.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px);transition:opacity .70s ease,transform .70s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}.reveal.is-visible{opacity:1;transform:none}.essay.is-added{animation:addedReveal .70s ease both}

@keyframes timerOrbit{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
@keyframes waveDrift{from{transform:translateX(-2%) scaleY(.9)}to{transform:translateX(2%) scaleY(1.1)}}
@keyframes boilProgress{0%{width:0;opacity:.3}70%{opacity:1}100%{width:100%;opacity:.2}}
@keyframes rssPulse{0%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(49,95,120,.28);opacity:.55}60%{opacity:1}75%{box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(49,95,120,0)}100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(49,95,120,0);opacity:.55}}
@keyframes balanceNudge{from{transform:translateX(-68%) rotate(-3deg)}to{transform:translateX(-32%) rotate(3deg)}}
@keyframes portraitSpin{to{transform:rotate(360deg)}}
@keyframes endingWave{from{transform:translateX(-2%)}to{transform:translateX(3%)}}
@keyframes addedReveal{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(18px)}to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

@media(min-width:821px) and (max-width:1180px){
  :root{--tablet-gutter:clamp(34px,4.8vw,56px)}
  .section-pad{padding-left:var(--tablet-gutter);padding-right:var(--tablet-gutter)}
  .site-header,.site-footer{padding-left:var(--tablet-gutter);padding-right:var(--tablet-gutter)}
  .hero-inner,.seven-head,.seven-grid,.boil-line,.essays-head,.essay-list,.essays-foot,.about-grid,.balance-inner,.ending-inner{width:calc(100% - (var(--tablet-gutter)*2));max-width:var(--max);margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
  .hero{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--cream) 0 55%,var(--navy) 55% 100%)}
  .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:46px}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(40px,5.2vw,62px)}
  .timer-orbit{width:min(35vw,330px)}
  .essay{grid-template-columns:minmax(300px,.9fr) 1.1fr;gap:50px}
  .essay:nth-child(even){grid-template-columns:1.1fr minmax(300px,.9fr)}
}

@media(max-width:820px){
  :root{--mobile-gutter:clamp(24px,6.5vw,32px)}
  .site-header{height:66px;padding:0 var(--mobile-gutter)}
  .brand{font-size:9px}.brand i{display:none}
  .global-nav{gap:14px;font-size:7px}.global-nav a:nth-child(1){display:none}
  .hero{min-height:auto;background:var(--cream)}
  .hero::before{width:116px;height:116px;left:-18px;top:104px;opacity:.65}
  .hero::after{display:none}
  .hero-inner{width:100%;min-height:auto;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:0;padding:105px 0 0}
  .hero-copy{padding:20px var(--mobile-gutter) 70px}
  .hero-kicker{font-size:7px;line-height:1.7}
  .hero h1{font-size:clamp(34px,9.7vw,47px);line-height:1.5;margin-top:26px}
  .hero h1 span:last-child{margin-left:.55em}
  .hero-lead{font-size:10.5px;line-height:2.15;margin-top:30px}
  .text-link{font-size:8px;margin-top:30px}
  .hero-night{min-height:480px;background:var(--navy);padding:50px var(--mobile-gutter) 70px}
  .timer-label{font-size:8.5px}
  .timer-orbit{width:min(72vw,300px)}
  .timer-orbit strong{font-size:58px}
  .timer-dot{transform-origin:0 calc(min(72vw,300px)/2 + 5px)}
  .hero-horizon{left:-16%;right:-16%;bottom:14%}
  .hero-facts{left:var(--mobile-gutter);right:var(--mobile-gutter);bottom:7%;justify-content:space-between;gap:8px;font-size:6.5px}
  .hero-side{display:none}
  .section-pad{padding:100px var(--mobile-gutter)}
  .seven-head{margin-bottom:56px}.seven-head>span{font-size:6.5px}
  .seven-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:58px}.seven-copy h2{font-size:clamp(24px,7vw,31px);line-height:1.8}.seven-copy p{font-size:11px}
  .clock-ring{width:min(68vw,280px)}.clock-ring b{font-size:86px}.clock-ring i{transform:rotate(var(--r)) translateY(-133px);transform-origin:center 133px}
  .boil-line{margin-top:78px}.boil-labels{font-size:5.7px;letter-spacing:.06em}.boil-labels span:nth-child(even){opacity:.55}
  .essays-head{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column;gap:24px;margin-bottom:52px}.essays-head h2{font-size:clamp(25px,7.2vw,32px)}.rss-status{font-size:8px}
  .essay,.essay:nth-child(even){grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;padding:48px 0;min-height:0}.essay-image,.essay:nth-child(even) .essay-image{grid-column:1;grid-row:1;height:min(57vw,270px)}.essay-content,.essay:nth-child(even) .essay-content{grid-column:1;grid-row:2}.essay-num{font-size:54px}.essay-content h3{font-size:clamp(20px,5.9vw,27px)}.essay-content>p{font-size:11px}.essays-foot{margin-top:56px}
  .balance{min-height:62svh;padding:86px var(--mobile-gutter)}.balance-inner{width:100%}.balance blockquote{font-size:clamp(25px,7.2vw,33px);line-height:1.8}.hoodie-line{width:92%;margin-top:42px}
  .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:70px}.portrait{justify-self:center;width:min(68vw,260px)}.portrait-frame{margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}.portrait>p{text-align:center}.about-copy h2{font-size:36px}.about-copy>p{font-size:11.5px}.about-lead{font-size:21px!important}
  .ending{min-height:68svh;padding:86px var(--mobile-gutter)}.ending-inner{width:100%}.ending h2{font-size:clamp(29px,8vw,38px)}.ending a{min-width:92%;gap:30px;font-size:11px}
  .site-footer{padding:34px var(--mobile-gutter) 28px;flex-direction:column;gap:24px}.site-footer>div{justify-content:space-between}.site-footer p{display:none}.site-footer a span{display:none}
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
  .timer-dot,.hero-horizon i,.boil-progress,.rss-status i,.hoodie-line span,.portrait-orbit,.ending-wave i{animation:none!important}
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}
}


/* v2: accelerated visual pasta timer */
.timer-orbit strong{
  min-width:4.7em;
  transition:font-size .35s ease,color .35s ease,letter-spacing .35s ease,opacity .25s ease;
}
.timer-orbit.is-ready{
  border-color:rgba(202,126,95,.46);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(182,77,57,.08),0 0 44px rgba(182,77,57,.10) inset;
}
.timer-orbit.is-ready::before{border-color:rgba(202,126,95,.28)}
.timer-orbit.is-ready::after{border-color:rgba(202,126,95,.20)}
.timer-orbit.is-ready strong{
  min-width:0;
  font-size:clamp(22px,2.35vw,34px);
  letter-spacing:.15em;
  color:#efbda8;
}
.timer-orbit.is-ready small{color:#b28b7b}
.timer-orbit.is-ready .timer-dot{
  background:#efb099;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(182,77,57,.13),0 0 24px rgba(239,176,153,.28);
}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .timer-orbit.is-ready strong{
    font-size:clamp(20px,6.4vw,26px);
    letter-spacing:.12em;
  }
}


/* v3: current note / September coffee boundary */
.current-note{
  position:relative;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.22),rgba(255,255,255,0)),
    var(--cream);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.current-note::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  right:-90px;
  top:-120px;
  width:360px;
  height:360px;
  border:1px solid rgba(49,95,120,.10);
  border-radius:50%;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 54px rgba(49,95,120,.025),0 0 0 108px rgba(49,95,120,.018);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.current-note-shell{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  width:min(1180px,100%);
  margin:auto;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:minmax(360px,.95fr) 1.05fr;
  gap:clamp(70px,9vw,140px);
  align-items:center;
}
.current-note-image{
  position:relative;
  display:block;
  height:clamp(330px,37vw,500px);
  overflow:hidden;
  background:#d9d1c4;
  clip-path:polygon(0 0,96% 3%,100% 94%,4% 100%);
  box-shadow:22px 24px 0 rgba(49,95,120,.075);
}
.current-note-image::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 58%,rgba(12,24,38,.28));
  pointer-events:none;
}
.current-note-image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transform:scale(1.01);transition:transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1)}
.current-note-image:hover img{transform:scale(1.045)}
.current-note-image>span{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:2;
  left:24px;
  bottom:21px;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:8px;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  color:#fff;
}
.current-note-copy{max-width:590px}
.current-note-top{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:26px;margin-bottom:28px}
.current-note-top>span{font-family:var(--mono);font-size:7px;letter-spacing:.16em;color:#89949a}
.current-note-copy h2{margin:0;font-size:clamp(28px,3.7vw,50px);font-weight:300;line-height:1.68;letter-spacing:.035em}
.current-note-copy h2 a{background:linear-gradient(var(--ink),var(--ink)) 0 100%/0 1px no-repeat;transition:background-size .45s ease}
.current-note-copy h2 a:hover{background-size:100% 1px}
.current-note-excerpt{margin:28px 0 0;font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;line-height:2.15;color:#6c777d}
.coffee-border{margin-top:40px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid rgba(24,34,43,.14)}
.coffee-border-labels{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:7px;letter-spacing:.16em;color:#7a878d}
.coffee-border-labels b{font-weight:400;color:#596a73}
.coffee-border-line{position:relative;height:12px;margin-top:12px}
.coffee-border-line::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:5px;height:1px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--sea),rgba(49,95,120,.26) 46%,rgba(182,77,57,.22) 56%,var(--red))}
.coffee-border-line i{position:absolute;left:32%;top:0;width:11px;height:11px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--cream);border:2px solid var(--sea);box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(49,95,120,.08);animation:coffeeWeather 4.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
.coffee-border>p{margin:8px 0 0;text-align:center;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:6.5px;letter-spacing:.17em;color:#8a9499}
.current-note-link{margin-top:28px}

.essay--latest{position:relative}
.essay--latest::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:-18px;top:68px;bottom:68px;width:1px;background:linear-gradient(transparent,var(--red),transparent);opacity:.48}
.essay-latest-badge{position:absolute;z-index:3;left:18px;top:18px;padding:6px 9px;background:rgba(12,24,38,.88);color:#f2ede4;font-family:var(--mono);font-size:7px;letter-spacing:.16em;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16)}

@keyframes coffeeWeather{
  from{transform:translateX(-5px)}
  to{transform:translateX(22px)}
}

@media(min-width:821px) and (max-width:1180px){
  .current-note-shell{width:calc(100% - (var(--tablet-gutter)*2));max-width:var(--max);grid-template-columns:.92fr 1.08fr;gap:54px}
  .current-note-image{height:380px}
}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .current-note{padding-top:92px;padding-bottom:96px}
  .current-note-shell{width:100%;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:48px}
  .current-note-image{height:min(66vw,300px);clip-path:polygon(0 0,96% 2%,100% 94%,4% 100%);box-shadow:12px 14px 0 rgba(49,95,120,.075)}
  .current-note-image>span{left:16px;bottom:15px;font-size:7px}
  .current-note-top{margin-bottom:22px}
  .current-note-top>span{font-size:6.5px}
  .current-note-copy h2{font-size:clamp(24px,7vw,31px);line-height:1.72}
  .current-note-excerpt{font-size:11px;line-height:2.1;margin-top:22px}
  .coffee-border{margin-top:32px}
  .coffee-border-labels{font-size:6px;letter-spacing:.11em}
  .coffee-border>p{font-size:6px}
  .essay--latest::before{left:-8px;top:44px;bottom:44px}
  .essay-latest-badge{left:13px;top:13px;font-size:6.5px}
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .coffee-border-line i{animation:none!important}
}


/* v5 — essay constellation: deliberately unlike alternating RSS cards */
.essays{
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 23%,rgba(49,95,120,.055) 0 1px,transparent 2px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 72% 18%,rgba(182,77,57,.05) 0 1px,transparent 2px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 87% 70%,rgba(49,95,120,.05) 0 1px,transparent 2px),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#f8f4ed,#f6f1e8);
  background-size:110px 110px,150px 150px,135px 135px,auto;
}
.essays::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.32;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle,rgba(49,95,120,.18) 0 1px,transparent 1.4px),
    radial-gradient(circle,rgba(182,77,57,.13) 0 1px,transparent 1.4px);
  background-position:18px 26px,72px 86px;
  background-size:128px 128px,176px 176px;
}
.constellation-head{
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  align-items:flex-end;
  margin-bottom:42px;
}
.constellation-head h2{
  font-size:clamp(32px,4.2vw,58px);
  line-height:1.45;
}
.constellation-intro{
  margin:25px 0 0;
  font-family:var(--sans);
  font-size:11px;
  line-height:2;
  color:#728088;
  letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.constellation-head-side{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:flex-end;
  gap:16px;
}
.constellation-legend{
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:7px;
  letter-spacing:.15em;
  color:#8a9499;
}

.essay-list.constellation-map{
  position:relative;
  width:min(1220px,100%);
  height:850px;
  margin:0 auto;
  border:0;
  padding:0;
}
.constellation-lines{
  position:absolute;
  inset:3% 1% 2%;
  width:98%;
  height:95%;
  overflow:visible;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.constellation-lines path{
  fill:none;
  stroke:rgba(49,95,120,.19);
  stroke-width:1;
  vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;
}
.constellation-lines circle{
  fill:#f7f3eb;
  stroke:rgba(49,95,120,.48);
  stroke-width:1;
  vector-effect:non-scaling-stroke;
}
.constellation-core{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:1;
  left:48%;
  top:46%;
  width:190px;
  height:190px;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  align-content:center;
  text-align:center;
  border:1px dashed rgba(49,95,120,.19);
  border-radius:50%;
  color:#76858d;
}
.constellation-core::before,
.constellation-core::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(49,95,120,.08);
}
.constellation-core::before{inset:-38px}
.constellation-core::after{inset:-82px}
.constellation-core span,
.constellation-core small{
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:6px;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
}
.constellation-core b{
  margin:8px 0 6px;
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:19px;
  font-weight:300;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  color:#42525b;
}

.constellation-node{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:3;
  min-height:0;
  padding:0;
  border:0;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:auto minmax(120px,1fr);
  gap:16px;
  align-items:center;
  width:290px;
  transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.constellation-node:hover{transform:translateY(-5px)}
.constellation-node:nth-child(even),
.constellation-node:nth-child(odd){grid-template-columns:auto minmax(120px,1fr)}
.constellation-node .essay-image,
.constellation-node:nth-child(even) .essay-image{
  grid-column:auto;
  grid-row:auto;
}
.constellation-node .essay-content,
.constellation-node:nth-child(even) .essay-content{
  grid-column:auto;
  grid-row:auto;
  min-width:0;
}
.constellation-node .essay-content>p,
.constellation-node .read-link{display:none}
.constellation-node .essay-meta{
  margin:0 0 9px;
  gap:12px;
  align-items:baseline;
}
.constellation-node .essay-meta .essay-num{
  position:static;
  color:var(--sea);
  text-shadow:none;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:18px;
  line-height:1;
}
.constellation-node .essay-meta time{
  font-size:6.5px;
  color:#89949a;
}
.constellation-node h3{
  font-size:clamp(14px,1.45vw,19px);
  line-height:1.72;
  letter-spacing:.025em;
}
.constellation-read{
  display:inline-block;
  margin-top:10px;
  font-family:var(--mono);
  font-size:10px;
  color:#7b8c95;
  transition:transform .3s,color .3s;
}
.constellation-node:hover .constellation-read{
  transform:translate(3px,-3px);
  color:var(--red);
}

.constellation-thumb{
  position:relative;
  flex:0 0 auto;
  width:138px;
  height:150px;
  background:#e9e1d5;
  overflow:hidden;
  clip-path:none;
  border:1px solid rgba(24,34,43,.13);
  box-shadow:0 8px 18px rgba(38,48,55,.055);
}
.constellation-thumb::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:7px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.50);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.constellation-thumb img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:cover;
  filter:saturate(.84) contrast(.97);
}
.constellation-node:hover .constellation-thumb img{
  transform:scale(1.035);
}
.constellation-pin{
  position:absolute;
  z-index:5;
  width:9px;
  height:9px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--sea);
  border:2px solid #f7f3eb;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(49,95,120,.28);
}
.constellation-node--1 .constellation-pin{right:-5px;bottom:16%}
.constellation-node--2 .constellation-pin{left:48%;bottom:-5px}
.constellation-node--3 .constellation-pin{left:-5px;top:45%}
.constellation-node--4 .constellation-pin{right:-5px;top:38%}
.constellation-node--5 .constellation-pin{right:-5px;top:42%}
.constellation-node--6 .constellation-pin{left:-5px;top:45%}

.constellation-node--1{
  left:2%;
  top:7%;
  width:330px;
}
.constellation-node--1 .constellation-thumb{
  width:170px;
  height:170px;
  border-radius:50%;
  padding:9px;
  background:#f0e9df;
}
.constellation-node--1 .constellation-thumb img{border-radius:50%}
.constellation-node--1 .constellation-thumb::after{border-radius:50%;inset:6px}
.constellation-node--1 .essay-latest-badge{
  left:50%;
  top:auto;
  bottom:-12px;
  transform:translateX(-50%);
  padding:5px 9px;
  border-radius:999px;
}

.constellation-node--2{
  right:13%;
  top:5%;
}
.constellation-node--2 .constellation-thumb{
  width:140px;
  height:174px;
  border-radius:70px 70px 8px 8px;
}
.constellation-node--2 .constellation-thumb::after{border-radius:63px 63px 5px 5px}

.constellation-node--3{
  right:0;
  top:43%;
  width:300px;
}
.constellation-node--3 .constellation-thumb{
  width:132px;
  height:142px;
  transform:rotate(2.2deg);
  background:#eee7dc;
}
.constellation-node--3 .constellation-thumb::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  z-index:4;
  left:32px;
  top:-7px;
  width:66px;
  height:17px;
  background:rgba(205,194,177,.60);
  transform:rotate(-4deg);
}

.constellation-node--4{
  left:0;
  top:53%;
  width:320px;
}
.constellation-node--4 .constellation-thumb{
  width:142px;
  height:154px;
  transform:rotate(-2deg);
}
.constellation-node--4 .constellation-thumb::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  z-index:4;
  left:38px;
  top:-8px;
  width:62px;
  height:17px;
  background:rgba(202,190,170,.62);
  transform:rotate(4deg);
}

.constellation-node--5{
  left:30%;
  bottom:1%;
  width:305px;
}
.constellation-node--5 .constellation-thumb{
  width:136px;
  height:176px;
  border-radius:50% / 42%;
  padding:7px;
  background:#efe8dd;
}
.constellation-node--5 .constellation-thumb img{border-radius:50% / 42%}
.constellation-node--5 .constellation-thumb::after{border-radius:50% / 42%;inset:5px}

.constellation-node--6{
  right:10%;
  bottom:0;
  width:330px;
}
.constellation-node--6 .constellation-thumb{
  width:150px;
  height:150px;
  clip-path:polygon(25% 4%,75% 4%,98% 50%,75% 96%,25% 96%,2% 50%);
}
.constellation-node--6 .constellation-thumb::after{
  inset:10px;
  clip-path:polygon(25% 4%,75% 4%,98% 50%,75% 96%,25% 96%,2% 50%);
}

.constellation-archive{
  width:min(1100px,100%);
  margin:35px auto 0;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));
  gap:24px;
}
.archive-star{
  position:relative;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:130px 1fr;
  gap:25px;
  align-items:center;
  min-height:0;
  padding:24px;
  border:1px solid rgba(24,34,43,.10);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);
}
.archive-star .essay-image{
  height:110px;
  clip-path:none;
  border-radius:2px;
}
.archive-star .essay-content h3{font-size:18px}
.constellation-foot{margin-top:56px}

@media(min-width:821px) and (max-width:1180px){
  .essay-list.constellation-map{
    height:1010px;
  }
  .constellation-core{
    left:50%;
    top:48%;
    width:160px;
    height:160px;
  }
  .constellation-node{width:275px}
  .constellation-node--1{left:1%;top:5%;width:310px}
  .constellation-node--2{right:1%;top:9%}
  .constellation-node--3{right:0;top:44%}
  .constellation-node--4{left:0;top:45%}
  .constellation-node--5{left:8%;bottom:2%}
  .constellation-node--6{right:5%;bottom:1%}
  .constellation-lines{opacity:.82}
}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .constellation-head{
    margin-bottom:54px;
  }
  .constellation-head-side{
    align-items:flex-start;
  }
  .constellation-legend{display:none}
  .essay-list.constellation-map{
    height:auto;
    width:100%;
    display:grid;
    gap:66px;
    padding:25px 0 10px;
  }
  .essay-list.constellation-map::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    left:50%;
    top:70px;
    bottom:30px;
    width:1px;
    background:linear-gradient(transparent,rgba(49,95,120,.22) 6%,rgba(49,95,120,.22) 94%,transparent);
  }
  .constellation-lines{display:none}
  .constellation-core{
    position:relative;
    left:auto;
    top:auto;
    transform:none;
    justify-self:center;
    width:140px;
    height:140px;
    margin-bottom:12px;
  }
  .constellation-core::before{inset:-20px}
  .constellation-core::after{display:none}
  .constellation-node,
  .constellation-node--1,
  .constellation-node--2,
  .constellation-node--3,
  .constellation-node--4,
  .constellation-node--5,
  .constellation-node--6{
    position:relative;
    left:auto;
    right:auto;
    top:auto;
    bottom:auto;
    width:100%;
    min-height:0;
    padding:0;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(112px,38vw) 1fr;
    gap:20px;
    align-items:center;
  }
  .constellation-node:nth-of-type(even){
    grid-template-columns:1fr minmax(112px,38vw);
  }
  .constellation-node:nth-of-type(even) .constellation-thumb{
    grid-column:2;
  }
  .constellation-node:nth-of-type(even) .constellation-copy{
    grid-column:1;
    grid-row:1;
    text-align:right;
  }
  .constellation-node:nth-of-type(even) .essay-meta{
    justify-content:flex-end;
  }
  .constellation-thumb,
  .constellation-node--1 .constellation-thumb,
  .constellation-node--2 .constellation-thumb,
  .constellation-node--3 .constellation-thumb,
  .constellation-node--4 .constellation-thumb,
  .constellation-node--5 .constellation-thumb,
  .constellation-node--6 .constellation-thumb{
    width:100%;
    height:auto;
    aspect-ratio:1/1;
    transform:none;
  }
  .constellation-node--2 .constellation-thumb{border-radius:56px 56px 6px 6px}
  .constellation-node--5 .constellation-thumb{border-radius:50% / 43%}
  .constellation-node--6 .constellation-thumb{clip-path:polygon(25% 4%,75% 4%,98% 50%,75% 96%,25% 96%,2% 50%)}
  .constellation-node h3{
    font-size:clamp(15px,4.3vw,18px);
    line-height:1.7;
  }
  .constellation-node .essay-meta .essay-num{font-size:16px}
  .constellation-node .essay-meta time{font-size:6px}
  .constellation-pin{
    top:50%!important;
    bottom:auto!important;
    left:auto!important;
    right:-5px!important;
    transform:translateY(-50%);
  }
  .constellation-node:nth-of-type(even) .constellation-pin{
    right:auto!important;
    left:-5px!important;
  }
  .constellation-archive{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
    gap:16px;
  }
  .archive-star{
    grid-template-columns:100px 1fr;
    padding:18px;
    gap:18px;
  }
  .archive-star .essay-image{height:88px}
}

@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  .constellation-node{transition:none}
}


/* v6 — 07–12 keep growing inside the constellation itself */
.essay-list.constellation-map{
  overflow:hidden;
  transition:height .95s cubic-bezier(.2,.72,.2,1);
}
.essay-list.constellation-map.is-expanded{
  height:1710px;
}
.constellation-lines--extended{
  top:870px;
  bottom:auto;
  height:790px;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translateY(26px);
  transition:opacity .75s ease .14s,transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.72,.2,1) .08s;
}
.constellation-map.is-expanded .constellation-lines--extended{
  opacity:1;
  transform:none;
}
.constellation-core--extended{
  left:50%;
  top:71.5%;
  width:172px;
  height:172px;
  opacity:0;
  transform:translate(-50%,-44%) scale(.94);
  transition:opacity .65s ease .25s,transform .85s cubic-bezier(.2,.72,.2,1) .2s;
}
.constellation-map.is-expanded .constellation-core--extended{
  opacity:1;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1);
}
.constellation-core--extended b{font-size:15px;letter-spacing:.09em}
.constellation-core--extended small{font-size:5.5px}

/* hidden extra stars stay in the map, ready to bloom */
.constellation-node.essay--extra[hidden]{display:none!important}
.constellation-node.essay--extra.is-added{animation:constellationBloom .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.72,.2,1) both}

.constellation-node--7{left:4%;top:55%;width:325px}
.constellation-node--7 .constellation-thumb{
  width:152px;height:166px;border-radius:48% 52% 44% 56% / 54% 46% 56% 44%;
  transform:rotate(-3deg);padding:7px;background:#efe8dd;
}
.constellation-node--7 .constellation-thumb img{border-radius:44% 56% 46% 54% / 50% 46% 54% 50%}
.constellation-node--7 .constellation-thumb::after{border-radius:44% 56% 46% 54% / 50% 46% 54% 50%;inset:6px}

.constellation-node--8{right:17%;top:54%;width:315px}
.constellation-node--8 .constellation-thumb{
  width:145px;height:160px;clip-path:polygon(12% 3%,92% 0,100% 86%,8% 100%);transform:rotate(2deg)
}
.constellation-node--8 .constellation-thumb::after{clip-path:polygon(12% 3%,92% 0,100% 86%,8% 100%);inset:8px}

.constellation-node--9{right:0;top:74%;width:305px}
.constellation-node--9 .constellation-thumb{
  width:140px;height:140px;border-radius:50%;padding:8px;background:#eee6da
}
.constellation-node--9 .constellation-thumb img{border-radius:50%}
.constellation-node--9 .constellation-thumb::after{border-radius:50%;inset:6px}

.constellation-node--10{left:1%;top:75%;width:320px}
.constellation-node--10 .constellation-thumb{
  width:144px;height:154px;transform:rotate(1.8deg);background:#eee7dc
}
.constellation-node--10 .constellation-thumb::before{
  content:"";position:absolute;z-index:4;right:26px;top:-7px;width:62px;height:16px;background:rgba(198,188,172,.56);transform:rotate(5deg)
}

.constellation-node--11{left:32%;bottom:0;width:310px}
.constellation-node--11 .constellation-thumb{
  width:138px;height:170px;border-radius:68px 68px 12px 12px;background:#ede5d9
}
.constellation-node--11 .constellation-thumb::after{border-radius:61px 61px 9px 9px}

.constellation-node--12{right:9%;bottom:1%;width:325px}
.constellation-node--12 .constellation-thumb{
  width:150px;height:150px;clip-path:polygon(50% 0,92% 25%,100% 70%,62% 100%,16% 90%,0 42%)
}
.constellation-node--12 .constellation-thumb::after{
  inset:10px;clip-path:polygon(50% 0,92% 25%,100% 70%,62% 100%,16% 90%,0 42%)
}

.constellation-node--7 .constellation-pin{right:-5px;top:48%}
.constellation-node--8 .constellation-pin{left:48%;bottom:-5px}
.constellation-node--9 .constellation-pin{left:-5px;top:45%}
.constellation-node--10 .constellation-pin{right:-5px;top:42%}
.constellation-node--11 .constellation-pin{right:-5px;top:42%}
.constellation-node--12 .constellation-pin{left:-5px;top:45%}

@keyframes constellationBloom{
  from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px) scale(.96)}
  to{opacity:1;transform:none}
}

@media(min-width:821px) and (max-width:1180px){
  .essay-list.constellation-map.is-expanded{height:1940px}
  .constellation-lines--extended{top:1030px;height:820px}
  .constellation-core--extended{top:72%}
  .constellation-node--7{left:1%;top:57%;width:300px}
  .constellation-node--8{right:1%;top:58%;width:290px}
  .constellation-node--9{right:0;top:76%;width:290px}
  .constellation-node--10{left:0;top:76%;width:295px}
  .constellation-node--11{left:8%;bottom:1%;width:290px}
  .constellation-node--12{right:4%;bottom:1%;width:300px}
}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .essay-list.constellation-map,
  .essay-list.constellation-map.is-expanded{
    height:auto;
    overflow:visible;
    transition:none;
  }
  .constellation-lines--extended{display:none}
  .constellation-core--extended{
    position:relative;
    left:auto;top:auto;
    transform:none!important;
    justify-self:center;
    width:128px;height:128px;
    margin:4px 0 2px;
    opacity:1;
    display:none;
  }
  .constellation-map.is-expanded .constellation-core--extended{display:grid}
  .constellation-node--7,
  .constellation-node--8,
  .constellation-node--9,
  .constellation-node--10,
  .constellation-node--11,
  .constellation-node--12{
    position:relative;left:auto;right:auto;top:auto;bottom:auto;width:100%;
    grid-template-columns:minmax(112px,38vw) 1fr;
  }
  .constellation-node--8,
  .constellation-node--10,
  .constellation-node--12{
    grid-template-columns:1fr minmax(112px,38vw);
  }
  .constellation-node--8 .constellation-thumb,
  .constellation-node--10 .constellation-thumb,
  .constellation-node--12 .constellation-thumb{grid-column:2}
  .constellation-node--8 .constellation-copy,
  .constellation-node--10 .constellation-copy,
  .constellation-node--12 .constellation-copy{grid-column:1;grid-row:1;text-align:right}
  .constellation-node--8 .essay-meta,
  .constellation-node--10 .essay-meta,
  .constellation-node--12 .essay-meta{justify-content:flex-end}
  .constellation-node--7 .constellation-thumb,
  .constellation-node--8 .constellation-thumb,
  .constellation-node--9 .constellation-thumb,
  .constellation-node--10 .constellation-thumb,
  .constellation-node--11 .constellation-thumb,
  .constellation-node--12 .constellation-thumb{
    width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1/1;transform:none
  }
  .constellation-node--7 .constellation-thumb{border-radius:48% 52% 44% 56% / 54% 46% 56% 44%}
  .constellation-node--9 .constellation-thumb{border-radius:50%}
  .constellation-node--11 .constellation-thumb{border-radius:56px 56px 8px 8px}
  .constellation-node--7 .constellation-pin,
  .constellation-node--9 .constellation-pin,
  .constellation-node--11 .constellation-pin{right:-5px!important;left:auto!important}
  .constellation-node--8 .constellation-pin,
  .constellation-node--10 .constellation-pin,
  .constellation-node--12 .constellation-pin{left:-5px!important;right:auto!important}
}


/* v7 — quieter headline scale */
.current-note-copy h2{
  font-size:clamp(23px,3vw,40px);
}

.seven-copy h2{
  font-size:clamp(22px,2.8vw,39px);
}

.constellation-head h2{
  font-size:clamp(26px,3.3vw,44px);
}

.balance blockquote{
  font-size:clamp(25px,3.3vw,44px);
}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .current-note-copy h2{
    font-size:clamp(20px,5.8vw,27px);
  }

  .seven-copy h2{
    font-size:clamp(20px,5.7vw,27px);
  }

  .constellation-head h2{
    font-size:clamp(22px,6vw,30px);
  }

  .balance blockquote{
    font-size:clamp(22px,6.2vw,29px);
  }
}


/* v8 — mobile: left-align the essay constellation intro */
@media (max-width: 820px){
  .constellation-head,
  .constellation-copy{
    text-align: left;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .constellation-head h2,
  .constellation-copy p,
  .constellation-copy .section-kicker{
    text-align: left;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .constellation-copy{
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}


/* v9 — hero timer area with bookstreet background */
.hero-night{
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-night::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,14,24,.68) 0%, rgba(7,17,28,.56) 34%, rgba(10,20,32,.64) 100%), url('hero-timer-bg.webp');
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center center;
  opacity:.88;
  z-index:0;
}
.hero-night::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(3,12,23,.34) 0%, rgba(3,12,23,.08) 42%, rgba(3,12,23,.28) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:0;
}
.hero-night > *{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}

@media (max-width: 820px){
  .hero-night::before{
    background-position:58% center;
    opacity:.90;
  }
  .hero-night::after{
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,12,21,.28) 0%, rgba(4,12,21,.12) 38%, rgba(4,12,21,.32) 100%);
  }
}


/* v11 — tune timer label and fully left-align the essay constellation header */
.constellation-head{
  justify-content:flex-start;
  text-align:left;
  gap:clamp(28px,4vw,88px);
}
.constellation-head > div:first-child{
  flex:0 1 760px;
  margin-right:auto;
}
.constellation-head h2,
.constellation-intro{
  text-align:left;
  margin-left:0;
}
.constellation-head-side{
  align-items:flex-start;
  text-align:left;
}
@media (max-width: 820px){
  .constellation-head{
    width:100%;
    justify-content:flex-start;
    align-items:flex-start;
    text-align:left;
  }
  .constellation-head > div:first-child{
    flex:none;
    width:100%;
    margin-right:0;
  }
  .constellation-head-side{
    width:100%;
    margin-left:0;
    align-items:flex-start;
  }
}


/* v12 — clean up constellation node 01 artifacts */
.constellation-node--1{
  left:3.4%;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.constellation-node--1::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:-18px;
  top:50%;
  width:18px;
  height:70px;
  transform:translateY(-50%);
  background:var(--cream);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:4;
}
.constellation-node--1 .constellation-thumb{
  position:relative;
  isolation:isolate;
}
.constellation-node--1 .constellation-thumb::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:#f0e9df;
  z-index:0;
}
.constellation-node--1 .constellation-thumb img,
.constellation-node--1 .constellation-thumb::after{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
}
.constellation-node--1 .essay-latest-badge{
  left:12px;
  top:-10px;
  bottom:auto;
  transform:none;
  padding:5px 9px;
  border-radius:999px;
}
@media (max-width: 820px){
  .constellation-node--1::before{display:none}
  .constellation-node--1 .essay-latest-badge{
    left:10px;
    top:10px;
  }
}


/* v13 — background image layers for balance and ending */
.balance{isolation:isolate;}
.balance::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 42%, rgba(255,255,255,.10), transparent 36%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.06), rgba(255,255,255,0) 28%, rgba(8,22,34,.18) 100%),
    url('balance-hoodie-lineart.png') center 54% / min(980px,82vw) auto no-repeat;
  opacity:.58;
  mix-blend-mode:screen;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:0;
}
.balance::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.035) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:52px 52px;
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:1;
}
.balance-inner{z-index:2;}

.ending{isolation:isolate;}
.ending::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,16,28,.74) 0%, rgba(6,20,32,.54) 34%, rgba(6,18,29,.78) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 28% 72%, rgba(49,95,120,.18), transparent 46%),
    url('ending-coffee-bg.png') center center / cover no-repeat;
  opacity:.50;
  filter:saturate(.85) contrast(1.02);
  pointer-events:none;
  z-index:0;
}
.ending::before{z-index:1;}
.ending-wave{z-index:1;}
.ending-inner{z-index:2;}

@media (max-width: 820px){
  .balance::before{
    background-position:center 50%;
    background-size:138% auto;
    opacity:.5;
  }
  .ending::after{
    background-position:64% center;
    opacity:.46;
  }
}


/* v14 — stronger overlay for balance text readability */
.balance::before{
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(11, 34, 49, .72) 0%, rgba(15, 43, 61, .58) 34%, rgba(8, 28, 42, .76) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, rgba(255,255,255,.06), rgba(255,255,255,0) 34%),
    url('balance-hoodie-lineart.png') center 54% / min(980px,82vw) auto no-repeat;
  opacity:.86;
  mix-blend-mode:normal;
}
.balance blockquote,
.balance-inner > p:last-of-type,
.balance .eyebrow{
  text-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(6,18,29,.28);
}
@media (max-width: 820px){
  .balance::before{
    background-position:center 50%;
    background-size:138% auto;
    opacity:.82;
  }
}


/* v16 — desktop: extend hero background photo across the full dark area */
.hero-photo-bleed{display:none}
@media (min-width: 821px){
  .hero-photo-bleed{
    display:block;
    position:absolute;
    top:0;
    bottom:0;
    left:58%;
    right:0;
    background-image:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,14,24,.60) 0%, rgba(7,17,28,.48) 34%, rgba(10,20,32,.56) 100%), url('hero-timer-bg.webp');
    background-size:cover;
    background-position:center center;
    opacity:.96;
    z-index:0;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .hero-night::before,
  .hero-night::after{
    display:none;
  }
  .hero-night{
    background:transparent;
  }
}