:root{
    --black: #08070a;
    --panel: #100e12;
    --panel-2: #16131a;
    --gold: #d4a92e;
    --gold-soft: #f0cf6b;
    --gold-dim: rgba(212,169,46,0.35);
    --ink: #f3efe6;
    --ink-dim: #a8a29a;
    --ink-faint: #6f6a63;
    --line: rgba(212,169,46,0.18);
    --serif: 'Fraunces', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    --sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --tamil: 'Noto Sans Tamil', var(--sans);
  }

  @font-face {
    font-family: 'Fraunces';
    src: local('Georgia');
  }

  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    margin:0;
    background:var(--black);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:var(--sans);
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
    overflow-x:hidden;
  }

  ::selection{background:var(--gold-dim); color:var(--ink);}

  a{color:inherit; text-decoration:none;}
  button{font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer;}

  /* ---------- background texture ---------- */
  .grain{
    position:fixed; inset:0; pointer-events:none; z-index:0;
    background-image:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 40% at 20% 0%, rgba(212,169,46,0.06), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 50% at 100% 100%, rgba(212,169,46,0.04), transparent 60%);
  }

  /* ---------- top navigation ---------- */
  .navwrap{
    position:fixed; top:20px; left:0; right:0; z-index:1000;
    display:flex; justify-content:center; padding:0 16px;
  }

  .nav{
    position:relative;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:2px;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(22,19,26,0.92), rgba(10,9,12,0.94));
    border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    border-radius:999px;
    padding:10px 10px;
    box-shadow:
      0 0 0 1px rgba(212,169,46,0.08),
      0 0 24px rgba(212,169,46,0.10),
      0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
    max-width:100%;
  }

  .brand{
    font-family:var(--serif);
    font-weight:700;
    font-size:1.05rem;
    letter-spacing:0.02em;
    padding:0 14px 0 16px;
    white-space:nowrap;
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .brand .dot{color:var(--gold);}

  .navdivider{
    width:1px; height:22px;
    background:var(--line);
    margin:0 6px;
    flex:none;
  }

  .navlinks{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px;
  }

  .navlink{
    position:relative;
    font-size:0.86rem;
    letter-spacing:0.02em;
    color:var(--ink-dim);
    padding:9px 14px;
    border-radius:999px;
    white-space:nowrap;
    transition:color .25s ease;
  }
  .navlink:hover{color:var(--ink);}
  .navlink.active{color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .navlink.active::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; left:14px; right:14px; bottom:2px;
    height:2px; background:var(--gold);
    border-radius:2px;
  }
  .navlink:focus-visible, .navbtn:focus-visible{
    outline:2px solid var(--gold-soft);
    outline-offset:2px;
  }

  .navbtn{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    width:38px; height:38px;
    border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    background:transparent;
    color:var(--gold-soft);
    flex:none;
    transition:background .2s ease, transform .15s ease;
  }
  .navbtn:hover{background:rgba(212,169,46,0.1);}
  .navbtn:active{transform:scale(0.92);}
  .navbtn svg{width:16px; height:16px;}

  .navmenubtn{margin-left:6px;}

  /* mobile single-section state */
  .nav-mobile-current{
    display:none;
    align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    min-width:132px;
    font-size:0.86rem;
    letter-spacing:0.02em;
    color:var(--gold-soft);
    padding:9px 8px;
    text-align:center;
  }
  .nav-dots{
    display:none;
    gap:5px;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    margin-top:10px;
  }
  .nav-dot{
    width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--ink-faint);
    transition:background .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  }
  .nav-dot.active{background:var(--gold); transform:scale(1.3);}

  /* ---------- full menu overlay ---------- */
  .menu-overlay{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:1100;
    background:rgba(6,5,7,0.88);
    backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
    transition:opacity .3s ease;
  }
  .menu-overlay.open{opacity:1; pointer-events:auto;}

  .menu-panel{
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--panel-2), var(--panel));
    border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    border-radius:32px;
    padding:44px 20px;
    width:min(420px, 88vw);
    max-height:82vh;
    overflow-y:auto;
    box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    transform:translateY(16px) scale(0.98);
    transition:transform .3s ease;
  }
  .menu-overlay.open .menu-panel{transform:translateY(0) scale(1);}

  .menu-close{
    position:absolute; top:24px; right:24px;
  }

  .menu-list{list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0;}
  .menu-list li{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);}
  .menu-list li:last-child{border-bottom:none;}
  .menu-list a{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:18px 10px;
    font-family:var(--serif);
    font-size:1.3rem;
    color:var(--ink-dim);
  }
  .menu-list a.active{color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .menu-list a:hover{color:var(--ink);}
  .menu-list small{
    font-family:var(--sans); font-size:0.7rem; color:var(--ink-faint);
    letter-spacing:0.06em;
  }

  /* ---------- page shell ---------- */
  .page{
    display:none;
    min-height:100vh;
    padding:150px 24px 100px;
    position:relative; z-index:1;
  }
  .page.active{display:block;}
  .wrap{max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto;}
  .wrap-narrow{max-width:760px; margin:0 auto;}

  .eyebrow{
    font-size:0.78rem;
    color:var(--gold-soft);
    letter-spacing:0.04em;
    margin-bottom:14px;
    display:block;
  }

  h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-weight:600; margin:0 0 0.5em;}
  p{line-height:1.7; color:var(--ink-dim); margin:0 0 1.1em; max-width:64ch;}
  .lede{font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--ink); max-width:56ch;}

  /* ---------- HOME hero ---------- */
  .hero{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap:56px;
    align-items:center;
    margin-bottom:120px;
  }
  .hero-photo{
    position:relative;
    display:flex; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:center;
    height:520px;
  }
  .hero-photo img{
    max-height:100%;
    max-width:100%;
    object-fit:contain;
    filter:drop-shadow(0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.6));
  }
  .hero-photo::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    width:340px; height:340px;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,169,46,0.18), transparent 70%);
    border-radius:50%;
    z-index:0;
  }
  .hero-photo img{position:relative; z-index:1;}
  .photo-note{
    position:absolute; bottom:-34px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
    font-size:0.68rem; color:var(--ink-faint);
    white-space:nowrap;
    letter-spacing:0.02em;
  }

  .hi-label{
    font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--gold-soft); margin-bottom:18px; display:block;
  }
  .hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.6rem);
    line-height:1.08;
    margin-bottom:28px;
    max-width:12ch;
  }
  .hero-actions{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:14px; margin-top:32px;}

  .btn{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    padding:14px 24px;
    border-radius:999px;
    font-size:0.9rem;
    letter-spacing:0.01em;
    transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
    border:1px solid transparent;
  }
  .btn-gold{
    background:var(--gold);
    color:#171208;
    font-weight:600;
  }
  .btn-gold:hover{box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(212,169,46,0.35); transform:translateY(-1px);}
  .btn-ghost{
    border-color:var(--gold-dim);
    color:var(--ink);
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover{border-color:var(--gold); background:rgba(212,169,46,0.06);}

  .section-block{margin-bottom:110px;}
  .section-head{margin-bottom:40px; max-width:60ch;}

  /* identity cards */
  .id-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap:14px;
  }
  .id-card{
    background:var(--panel);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius:18px;
    padding:24px 18px;
    transition:border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
  }
  .id-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold-dim); transform:translateY(-3px);}
  .id-card h3{font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:8px; color:var(--ink);}
  .id-card p{font-size:0.85rem; margin:0; max-width:none;}

  /* MDYM intro block on home */
  .mdym-panel{
    background:linear-gradient(155deg, #171018, #0c0a0d 60%);
    border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    border-radius:28px;
    padding:56px;
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .mdym-panel::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; right:-80px; top:-80px;
    width:280px; height:280px;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,169,46,0.16), transparent 70%);
  }
  .mdym-kicker{
    font-family:var(--serif); font-size:0.95rem; color:var(--gold-soft); display:block; margin-bottom:6px;
  }
  .mdym-panel h2{font-size:2rem; margin-bottom:18px;}
  .mdym-chain{
    font-family:var(--serif);
    font-style:italic;
    font-size:1.1rem;
    color:var(--ink);
    border-left:2px solid var(--gold);
    padding-left:18px;
    margin:26px 0 30px;
    max-width:52ch;
  }

  /* status chips reused */
  .status{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;
    font-size:0.72rem; letter-spacing:0.03em;
    padding:5px 12px; border-radius:999px;
    border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    color:var(--gold-soft);
  }
  .status::before{content:""; width:6px; height:6px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--gold-soft);}
  .status.paused{color:#c9b28a; border-color:rgba(201,178,138,0.3);}
  .status.paused::before{background:#c9b28a;}
  .status.shut{color:var(--ink-faint); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);}
  .status.shut::before{background:var(--ink-faint);}
  .status.secret{color:#b98bd6; border-color:rgba(185,139,214,0.3);}
  .status.secret::before{background:#b98bd6;}
  .status.experiment{color:#8fc0d6; border-color:rgba(143,192,214,0.3);}
  .status.experiment::before{background:#8fc0d6;}

  /* bottom nav cards */
  .nav-cards{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:16px;}
  .nav-card{
    grid-column:span 1;
    background:var(--panel);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:30px 28px;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:space-between;
    min-height:150px;
    transition:border-color .25s ease, transform .25s ease, background .25s ease;
  }
  .nav-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold-dim); transform:translateY(-4px); background:var(--panel-2);}
  .nav-card .num{font-family:var(--serif); color:var(--gold-soft); font-size:0.85rem; margin-bottom:10px; display:block;}
  .nav-card h3{font-size:1.3rem; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .nav-card p{font-size:0.88rem; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .nav-card .go{font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--ink); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px;}
  .nav-card:hover .go{color:var(--gold-soft);}

  /* ---------- MDYM page ---------- */
  .mdym-hero{
    text-align:center;
    padding:20px 0 60px;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    margin-bottom:70px;
  }
  .mdym-hero h1{
    font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.2rem);
    background:linear-gradient(120deg, var(--gold-soft), var(--gold) 60%, #8a6a1f);
    -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
    margin-bottom:8px;
  }
  .mdym-hero .full-name{font-size:1rem; color:var(--ink-dim); letter-spacing:0.03em; margin-bottom:34px;}
  .mdym-hero p{margin:0 auto 6px; text-align:center;}
  .mdym-hero .lede{margin:0 auto;}

  .mdym-signature{
    max-width:760px;
    margin:34px auto 0;
    padding:24px 28px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  }
  .mdym-quote{
    font-family:var(--serif);
    font-style:italic;
    font-size:1.08rem;
    line-height:1.65;
    color:var(--ink);
    margin:0 auto 12px;
    max-width:60ch;
  }
  .mdym-dedication{
    margin:0 auto;
    color:var(--gold-soft);
    font-size:0.9rem;
    letter-spacing:0.02em;
  }
  .mdym-dedication strong{color:var(--gold);}


  /* ---------- MDYM storytelling scenes ---------- */
  .mdym-scene{
    position:relative;
    margin-bottom:110px;
    overflow:visible;
  }
  .mdym-scene-inner{position:relative; z-index:1;}
  .mdym-scene-number{
    font-family:var(--serif);
    font-size:.85rem;
    color:var(--gold-dim);
    letter-spacing:.06em;
    margin-bottom:6px;
  }
  .mdym-scene-obj{
    position:absolute;
    z-index:0;
    opacity:.14;
    pointer-events:none;
    filter:blur(.3px);
  }
  .so-book{ right:-4%; top:-6%; width:min(20vw,220px); }
  .so-orbit{ left:-8%; bottom:-14%; width:min(30vw,340px); }
  .so-scroll{ left:6%; top:-10%; width:min(6vw,70px); height:110%; opacity:.12; }
  .so-soulwave{ right:-2%; bottom:-4%; width:min(24vw,260px); }
  .so-heart{ left:50%; top:-18%; width:min(14vw,150px); transform:translateX(-50%); opacity:.16; }
  @media (max-width:900px){
    .mdym-scene-obj{display:none;}
  }

  .flow-diagram{
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    gap:0; margin:50px 0;
  }
  .flow-step{
    font-family:var(--serif);
    font-size:1rem;
    color:var(--ink);
    background:var(--panel);
    border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    border-radius:999px;
    padding:12px 22px;
    white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .flow-arrow{color:var(--gold); padding:0 12px; font-size:1.1rem;}

  .two-col{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start;}

  .quote-strip{
    font-family:var(--serif);
    font-style:italic;
    font-size:1.3rem;
    line-height:1.6;
    color:var(--ink);
    text-align:center;
    max-width:44ch;
    margin:0 auto;
    padding:10px 0;
  }

  /* ---------- song library (Lyrics page + MDYM featured teaser) ---------- */
  .tag{
    font-size:0.72rem; color:var(--ink-dim);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding:4px 10px; border-radius:999px;
  }
  .song-tags{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px;}

  .song-grid{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap:20px;
  }
  .song-library-featured .song-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3, 1fr);}

  /* compact card */
  .song-card{
    grid-column:span 1;
    background:var(--panel);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius:20px;
    padding:18px;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:border-color .2s ease, transform .2s ease, background .2s ease;
    outline:none;
  }
  .song-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold-dim); transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .song-card:focus-visible{border-color:var(--gold);}
  .song-card.is-open{border-color:var(--gold); background:var(--panel-2);}

  .song-card-cover{
    width:100%; aspect-ratio:1/1;
    border-radius:14px;
    background:linear-gradient(150deg, #241b26, #0c0a0d);
    border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    margin-bottom:14px;
  }
  .song-card-cover img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
  .song-card-cover-fallback{
    display:none; position:absolute; inset:0;
    align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }
  .song-card-cover-fallback svg{width:40%; height:40%; opacity:0.5;}

  .song-card-title{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.15rem; margin:0 0 2px;}
  .song-card-artist{font-size:0.8rem; color:var(--ink-faint); margin:0 0 10px;}
  .song-card-story{font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--ink-dim); margin:0 0 12px; line-height:1.5;}

  .song-card-play{
    width:100%; margin-top:14px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
    background:rgba(212,169,46,0.08);
    border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    color:var(--gold-soft);
    border-radius:999px;
    padding:9px 16px;
    font-size:0.82rem;
    font-family:inherit;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:background .2s ease;
  }
  .song-card-play:hover{background:rgba(212,169,46,0.16);}
  .song-card-play .chev{margin-left:auto; opacity:0.7;}
  .song-card.is-open .song-card-play{background:var(--gold); color:#171208; border-color:var(--gold);}
  .song-card.is-open .song-card-play .chev{transform:rotate(90deg); opacity:1;}

  /* expanded panel — spans the full row it's injected into */
  .song-panel{
    grid-column:1 / -1;
    background:var(--panel-2);
    border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    border-radius:22px;
    padding:0;
    margin:-4px 0 4px;
    overflow:hidden;
    animation:panelReveal .28s ease;
  }
  @keyframes panelReveal{
    from{opacity:0; transform:translateY(-8px);}
    to{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}
  }
  .song-panel-inner{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:0;
  }
  .song-panel-player{
    position:relative;
    padding:32px;
    border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  }
  .song-panel-close{
    position:absolute; top:18px; right:18px;
    width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border:none; color:var(--ink-dim);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    cursor:pointer;
  }
  .song-panel-close:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color:var(--ink);}

  .song-panel-cover{
    width:180px; aspect-ratio:1/1;
    border-radius:16px;
    background:linear-gradient(150deg, #241b26, #0c0a0d);
    border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    margin-bottom:18px;
  }
  .song-panel-cover img{width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; display:block;}
  .song-panel-cover-fallback{display:none; position:absolute; inset:0; align-items:center; justify-content:center;}
  .song-panel-cover-fallback svg{width:40%; height:40%; opacity:0.5;}

  .song-panel-title{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.7rem; margin:0 0 2px;}
  .song-panel-artist{font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--ink-faint); margin:0 0 12px;}
  .song-panel-story{font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--ink-dim); margin:12px 0 0; line-height:1.6; max-width:44ch;}

  .song-audio{display:none;}

  .seek-row{margin-top:22px;}
  .seek-track{
    position:relative;
    height:16px;
    display:flex; align-items:center;
    cursor:pointer;
    touch-action:none;
  }
  .seek-track::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%);
    height:3px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14); border-radius:2px;
  }
  .seek-fill{position:absolute; left:0; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); height:3px; width:0%; background:var(--gold); border-radius:2px;}
  .seek-thumb{
    position:absolute; top:50%; left:0%;
    width:13px; height:13px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gold-soft);
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(212,169,46,0.18);
  }
  .seek-track:focus-visible .seek-thumb{outline:2px solid var(--gold);}

  .time-row{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; font-size:0.75rem; color:var(--ink-faint); margin-top:6px;}

  .transport-row{display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:26px; margin:20px 0 16px;}
  .transport-btn{
    background:none; border:none; color:var(--ink);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    cursor:pointer; padding:6px;
  }
  .transport-btn.play-pause{
    width:56px; height:56px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gold); color:#171208;
    border:2px solid var(--gold-soft);
  }
  .transport-btn.play-pause:hover{background:var(--gold-soft);}
  .transport-btn:not(.play-pause):hover{color:var(--gold-soft);}

  .volume-row{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; max-width:220px; margin:0 auto 8px;}
  .vol-icon{color:var(--ink-faint); flex:none;}
  .volume-slider{
    -webkit-appearance:none; appearance:none;
    flex:1; height:3px; border-radius:2px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    outline:none;
  }
  .volume-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb{
    -webkit-appearance:none; appearance:none;
    width:12px; height:12px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gold-soft); cursor:pointer;
  }
  .volume-slider::-moz-range-thumb{
    width:12px; height:12px; border-radius:50%; border:none;
    background:var(--gold-soft); cursor:pointer;
  }

  .audio-missing-note{font-size:0.78rem; color:#d68a6a; margin-top:14px;}

  .song-panel-lyrics{padding:32px; max-height:640px; display:flex; flex-direction:column;}
  .lyrics-head{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; margin-bottom:16px; flex:none;}
  .lyrics-head h3{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.15rem; margin:0;}
  .lyrics-scroll{
    overflow-y:auto;
    font-family:var(--tamil);
    font-size:0.98rem;
    line-height:1.9;
    color:var(--ink);
    padding-right:10px;
  }
  .lyrics-scroll p{margin:0 0 20px;}
  .lyrics-scroll p:last-child{margin-bottom:0;}
  .lyrics-empty{color:var(--ink-faint); font-family:var(--sans);}
  .lyrics-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar{width:6px;}
  .lyrics-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:var(--gold-dim); border-radius:3px;}

  @media (max-width: 980px){
    .song-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);}
    .song-library-featured .song-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr);}
    .song-panel-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .song-panel-player{border-right:none; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);}
    .song-panel-cover{width:150px;}
    .song-panel-lyrics{max-height:420px;}
  }

  @media (max-width: 640px){
    .song-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .song-panel{border-radius:18px;}
    .song-panel-player, .song-panel-lyrics{padding:22px;}
    .song-panel-cover{width:130px;}
    .transport-row{gap:20px;}
  }

  /* ---------- Projects page ---------- */
  .project-card{
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border-radius:22px;
    padding:34px;
    background:var(--panel);
    margin-bottom:24px;
  }
  .project-head{display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:18px;}
  .project-head h3{font-size:1.5rem; margin:0;}
  .project-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); gap:20px 40px; margin-top:18px;}
  .pf-label{font-size:0.7rem; letter-spacing:0.04em; color:var(--gold-soft); display:block; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .pf-value{font-size:0.92rem; color:var(--ink-dim); line-height:1.6; margin:0;}
  .tool-pills{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px;}

  /* ---------- How I Create ---------- */
  .process-block{margin-bottom:90px;}
  .process-flow{
    display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; gap:0;
    margin:26px 0 30px;
  }

  .ai-callout{
    border:1px solid var(--gold-dim);
    background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(212,169,46,0.08), transparent);
    border-radius:24px;
    padding:40px;
  }

  /* ---------- About ---------- */
  .timeline{border-left:2px solid var(--gold-dim); padding-left:28px; margin:30px 0;}
  .tl-item{position:relative; margin-bottom:34px;}
  .tl-item::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:-33px; top:6px;
    width:10px; height:10px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gold); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(212,169,46,0.15);
  }
  .tl-item h4{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--ink); margin:0 0 6px;}
  .tl-item p{margin:0; font-size:0.92rem;}

  .reality-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:30px; margin-top:20px;}
  .reality-card{
    background:var(--panel); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius:20px; padding:30px;
  }
  .reality-card h4{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.1rem; margin-bottom:16px; color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .reality-card ul{margin:0; padding-left:18px; color:var(--ink-dim);}
  .reality-card li{margin-bottom:9px; font-size:0.92rem; line-height:1.5;}

  /* ---------- My Work ---------- */
  .work-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2, 1fr); gap:20px;}
  .work-card{
    padding:36px; border-radius:22px;
    background:var(--panel); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  }
  .work-card .idx{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--gold-soft); display:block; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .work-card h3{font-size:1.4rem;}

  /* ---------- Contact ---------- */
  .contact-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; margin-top:40px;}
  .contact-links{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:0;}
  .contact-link{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
    padding:20px 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    font-size:1.05rem;
  }
  .contact-link small{color:var(--ink-faint); font-size:0.78rem; display:block; margin-top:4px; font-family:var(--sans);}
  .contact-link .arrow{color:var(--gold-soft);}

  .form-field{margin-bottom:18px;}
  .form-field label{display:block; font-size:0.78rem; color:var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom:8px; letter-spacing:0.02em;}
  .form-field input, .form-field textarea{
    width:100%;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius:12px;
    padding:13px 16px;
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:inherit;
    font-size:0.92rem;
  }
  .form-field textarea{resize:vertical; min-height:110px;}
  .form-field input:focus, .form-field textarea:focus{outline:none; border-color:var(--gold);}

  /* ---------- song credits / notice (MDYM + Lyrics dynamic cards) ---------- */
  .song-type-status{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; margin-bottom:10px;}
  .type-tag{color:var(--gold-soft); border-color:var(--gold-dim);}

  .song-notice{
    font-size:0.82rem;
    line-height:1.6;
    color:var(--ink-dim);
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
    border-left:2px solid var(--gold-dim);
    padding:12px 16px;
    border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;
    margin:14px 0;
  }

  .credits-block{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
    gap:8px 20px;
    margin-top:14px;
    padding-top:14px;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  }
  .credit-row{display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px;}
  .credit-label{font-size:0.68rem; letter-spacing:0.03em; color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .credit-value{font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--ink-dim);}

  @media (max-width: 560px){
    .credits-block{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }

  /* ---------- page-to-page flow controls ---------- */
  .page-flow{
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
    gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;
    margin-top:80px;
    padding-top:40px;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  }
  .page-flow .btn:only-child{margin-left:auto;}

  /* ---------- footer ---------- */
  footer{
    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    padding:56px 24px 40px;
    position:relative; z-index:1;
  }
  .footer-inner{max-width:1080px; margin:0 auto; text-align:center;}
  .footer-brand{font-family:var(--serif); font-size:1.3rem; margin-bottom:6px;}
  .footer-roles{font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom:24px;}
  .footer-links{display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; gap:18px; margin-bottom:24px;}
  .footer-links a{font-size:0.85rem; color:var(--ink-dim);}
  .footer-links a:hover{color:var(--gold-soft);}
  .footer-copy{font-size:0.75rem; color:var(--ink-faint);}

  /* ---------- responsive ---------- */
  @media (max-width: 980px){
    .hero{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px;}
    .hero-photo{height:380px; order:-1;}
    .id-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .two-col{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:30px;}
    .reality-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .work-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px;}
    .project-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }

  @media (max-width: 720px){
    .navlinks{display:none;}
    .navdivider.desktop-only{display:none;}
    .nav-mobile-current{display:flex;}
    .nav-dots{display:flex;}
    .nav{padding:8px 8px;}
    .brand{padding:0 10px 0 12px; font-size:0.95rem;}
    .page{padding:126px 18px 80px;}
    .id-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .nav-cards{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .mdym-panel{padding:32px 24px;}
  }

  @media (max-width: 480px){
    .id-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .flow-step{font-size:0.85rem; padding:10px 16px;}
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{transition:none !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important;}
  }

  .visually-hidden{
    position:absolute; width:1px; height:1px; overflow:hidden;
    clip:rect(0 0 0 0); white-space:nowrap;
  }

/* =========================================================
   MDYM cinematic hero — visual direction based on reference
   ========================================================= */
#mdym.page{padding:0 24px 100px;}
#mdym .wrap{max-width:none;}
#mdym .mdym-hero{
  position:relative;
  min-height:calc(100vh - 10px);
  width:100vw;
  margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);
  margin-bottom:100px;
  padding:150px 24px 54px;
  border-bottom:0;
  overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  isolation:isolate;
}
#mdym .mdym-hero-bg{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-4;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 50% 38%, rgba(20,17,10,.55) 0%, transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0910 0%, #0a0910 55%, #08070a 100%);
}
#mdym .mdym-hero-bg::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 46% 60% at 50% 44%, rgba(8,7,10,.55) 0%, rgba(8,7,10,.30) 50%, transparent 82%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4,3,5,.55), transparent 30%, transparent 70%, rgba(4,3,5,.55)),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,3,5,.5), transparent 26%, transparent 70%, rgba(4,3,5,.82));
}
#mdym .mdym-hero-glow{
  position:absolute; z-index:-2; width:min(780px,70vw); height:560px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,169,46,.10), transparent 68%);
  filter:blur(12px); pointer-events:none;
  animation:mdymGlowBreathe 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes mdymGlowBreathe{
  0%, 100%{opacity:.85; transform:scale(1);}
  50%{opacity:1; transform:scale(1.05);}
}
#mdym .mdym-dust{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-3;
  opacity:.5; mix-blend-mode:screen;
  object-fit:cover;
}
#mdym .mdym-memory-objects{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:-1;
  overflow:hidden; pointer-events:none;
}
#mdym .mdym-memory-obj{
  position:absolute;
  filter:blur(.4px) saturate(.85);
  opacity:.18;
}
#mdym .mdym-memory-obj.mo-vinyl{
  left:-9%; bottom:-12%; width:min(30vw,340px);
}
#mdym .mdym-memory-obj.mo-headphones{
  left:1%; top:14%; width:min(15vw,180px); opacity:.15;
}
#mdym .mdym-memory-obj.mo-polaroid{
  right:2%; top:10%; width:min(13vw,150px); opacity:.16;
  transform:rotate(6deg);
}
#mdym .mdym-memory-obj.mo-notebook{
  right:-7%; bottom:-8%; width:min(26vw,300px); opacity:.16;
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  #mdym .mdym-memory-obj.mo-headphones,
  #mdym .mdym-memory-obj.mo-polaroid{display:none;}
  #mdym .mdym-memory-obj.mo-vinyl{width:44vw; left:-16%; bottom:-10%;}
  #mdym .mdym-memory-obj.mo-notebook{width:40vw; right:-14%; bottom:-6%;}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  #mdym .mdym-hero-glow{animation:none;}
}
#mdym .mdym-hero-content{
  width:min(720px, 92vw);
  text-align:center;
  position:relative;
  z-index:2;
  margin-top:18px;
}
#mdym .mdym-kicker{
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:4px;
  color:rgba(243,239,230,.80);
  font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.28em; line-height:1.45;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  text-transform:uppercase;
}
#mdym .mdym-wave{
  width:104px; height:27px; color:var(--gold);
  display:block; margin-bottom:4px;
}
#mdym .mdym-wave svg{width:100%; height:100%; display:block;}
#mdym .mdym-hero h1{
  font-size:clamp(4.8rem, 10vw, 8.2rem);
  line-height:.88;
  letter-spacing:-.045em;
  margin:14px 0 10px;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff0bc 0%, #e6bd4f 52%, #8e681d 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.35));
}
#mdym .mdym-hero .full-name{
  font-family:var(--serif);
  font-size:clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight:600;
  color:#ead59a;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
  margin-bottom:24px;
}
#mdym .mdym-player-mark{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:14px;
  margin:0 auto 26px; width:min(310px,70vw);
}
#mdym .mdym-player-mark > span{
  flex:1; height:1px; background:linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold));
}
#mdym .mdym-player-mark > span:last-child{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),transparent);}
#mdym .mdym-play{
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%;
  display:grid; place-items:center;
  padding:0 0 0 2px;
  border:1px solid var(--gold);
  background:rgba(7,6,8,.62);
  color:var(--gold-soft);
  box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(212,169,46,.12);
  font-size:.85rem;
  transition:transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
}
#mdym .mdym-play:hover{transform:scale(1.07); background:var(--gold); color:#171208;}
#mdym .mdym-hero-copy{
  max-width:690px; margin:0 auto;
  color:rgba(243,239,230,.88);
  font-size:clamp(.96rem,1.55vw,1.1rem);
  line-height:1.62;
  text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}
#mdym .mdym-signature{
  max-width:700px; margin:22px auto 0;
  padding:20px 24px 0;
  border-top:1px solid rgba(212,169,46,.48);
  border-bottom:0;
}
#mdym .mdym-quote{
  font-family:var(--serif); font-style:italic;
  font-size:clamp(1.05rem,1.8vw,1.22rem);
  line-height:1.48; color:#f3efe6;
  margin:0 auto 11px; max-width:680px;
  text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}
#mdym .mdym-mini-line{display:block; width:36px; height:2px; background:var(--gold); margin:0 auto 11px;}
#mdym .mdym-dedication{margin:0 auto; color:#ddd6c9; font-size:.91rem; letter-spacing:.01em;}
#mdym .mdym-dedication strong{color:#f0c944;}
#mdym .mdym-actions{justify-content:center; margin-top:28px;}
#mdym .mdym-actions .btn{min-height:52px; padding:14px 26px;}
#mdym .mdym-scroll-cue{
  margin-top:42px; color:rgba(243,239,230,.58); font-size:.64rem; letter-spacing:.25em;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:6px;
}
#mdym .mdym-scroll-cue span{font-size:1.6rem; line-height:.7; color:var(--gold);}
#mdym .section-block{position:relative;}

@media (max-width:980px){
  #mdym .mdym-hero{min-height:calc(100svh - 8px); padding-top:145px;}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  #mdym.page{padding-left:16px; padding-right:16px;}
  #mdym .mdym-hero{padding:130px 18px 38px; min-height:calc(100svh - 6px); margin-bottom:72px;}
  #mdym .mdym-hero-bg{background-position:35% center;}
  #mdym .mdym-hero h1{font-size:clamp(4rem,21vw,6rem); margin-top:12px;}
  #mdym .mdym-kicker{font-size:.61rem; letter-spacing:.20em;}
  #mdym .mdym-wave{width:86px; height:22px;}
  #mdym .mdym-hero-copy{font-size:.91rem; line-height:1.58;}
  #mdym .mdym-signature{padding-left:4px; padding-right:4px; margin-top:18px;}
  #mdym .mdym-quote{font-size:1rem;}
  #mdym .mdym-dedication{font-size:.8rem;}
  #mdym .mdym-actions{flex-direction:column; align-items:center;}
  #mdym .mdym-actions .btn{width:min(300px,92vw); justify-content:center;}
  #mdym .mdym-scroll-cue{margin-top:28px;}
}