/* =========================================================
   ReallyVanBueren — "Chrome & Acrylic"
   Cool ambient white, frosted acrylic panels, chrome controls,
   hot-pink accents with hazy blue/yellow pops.
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Theme tokens ---------- */
:root {
  --bg: #eef1f5;
  --bg-2: #f7f8fb;
  --text: #191c23;
  --muted: #6b7280;
  --line: rgba(30, 40, 60, .16);
  --dash: rgba(30, 40, 60, .28);

  --pink: #ff2e7e;
  --pink-soft: rgba(255, 46, 126, .28);
  --blue-haze: rgba(120, 165, 255, .38);
  --pink-haze: rgba(255, 70, 150, .30);
  --yellow-haze: rgba(255, 220, 110, .30);

  /* frosted acrylic */
  --acrylic: rgba(255, 255, 255, .52);
  --acrylic-strong: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72);
  --acrylic-edge: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9);
  --shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9) inset, 0 24px 48px -24px rgba(40, 52, 90, .28);

  /* chrome */
  --chrome: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #e4e7ec 20%, #b3b9c2 46%, #f4f5f8 52%, #cdd2d9 76%, #f9fafb 100%);
  --chrome-hover: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #eef0f3 20%, #c3c9d1 46%, #ffffff 52%, #d9dde3 76%, #ffffff 100%);
  --chrome-ball: radial-gradient(circle at 34% 28%, #ffffff 0%, #f1f3f6 14%, #a8afb9 42%, #5a616c 62%, #b9bfc8 80%, #eef0f3 100%);
  --chrome-edge: rgba(90, 98, 112, .55);
  --chrome-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.95), inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.18), 0 2px 6px rgba(20, 30, 50, .18);
  --chrome-ink: #23262d;

  --radius: 6px;
  --serif: "Barlow Condensed", "Arial Narrow", "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;   /* display: slender + punchy */
  --sans: "Barlow", ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif;
  --mono: "Barlow Condensed", "Arial Narrow", Arial, sans-serif;                        /* small labels */
  --pixel: ui-monospace, "SF Mono", SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Consolas, monospace;        /* character's dialogue box */
  --max: 1180px;
  color-scheme: light;
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg: #0c0e12; --bg-2: #12151b; --text: #e8ecf2; --muted: #8b93a1;
  --line: rgba(220, 230, 255, .14); --dash: rgba(220, 230, 255, .22);
  --acrylic: rgba(28, 32, 40, .55); --acrylic-strong: rgba(28, 32, 40, .78); --acrylic-edge: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  --shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.06) inset, 0 24px 48px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  --blue-haze: rgba(90, 130, 255, .22); --pink-haze: rgba(255, 50, 140, .22); --yellow-haze: rgba(255, 210, 90, .10);
  color-scheme: dark;
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background: var(--bg); }
body {
  margin: 0; color: var(--text); background: transparent;
  font: 400 16.5px/1.6 var(--sans);
  padding-bottom: 104px; /* room for player */
  min-height: 100vh;
}
/* Ambient haze — slow lava-lamp drift */
body::before {
  content: ""; position: fixed; inset: -20vmax; z-index: -2; pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(38vmax 30vmax at 78% 18%, var(--pink-haze), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(42vmax 36vmax at 12% 42%, var(--blue-haze), transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(30vmax 26vmax at 60% 92%, var(--yellow-haze), transparent 70%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-2), var(--bg));
  filter: blur(20px);
  animation: drift 48s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
/* Fine grain, like light through plexiglass */
body::after {
  content: ""; position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none; opacity: .35; mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)' opacity='.5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
@keyframes drift {
  0%   { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: translate3d(-4vmax, 3vmax, 0) scale(1.06); }
  100% { transform: translate3d(3vmax, -2vmax, 0) scale(.98); }
}

img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; }
button { font: inherit; color: inherit; cursor: pointer; }
h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1; margin: 0 0 .45em; letter-spacing: -.005em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(3rem, 9vw, 6rem); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .005em; line-height: .92; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.4vw, 2.4rem); }
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--pink); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 4px; }
::selection { background: var(--pink); color: #fff; }
.skip { position: absolute; left: -999px; }
.skip:focus { left: 16px; top: 16px; background: var(--acrylic-strong); padding: 8px 12px; z-index: 100; }
.wrap { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 16px; }
@media (min-width: 720px) { .wrap { padding: 0 32px; } }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--mono); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .18em; font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--muted); margin: 0 0 .7em; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.eyebrow::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--pink); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--pink); flex: none; }

/* ---------- Shared: chrome control ---------- */
.chrome, .btn, .chip, .theme-toggle, .nav a.active, .player-controls button, .lightbox button {
  position: relative; overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate;
  background: var(--chrome); color: var(--chrome-ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--chrome-edge); box-shadow: var(--chrome-shadow);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
/* moving sheen on hover */
.btn::after, .chip::after, .theme-toggle::after, .player-controls button::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.85) 48%, transparent 66%);
  transform: translateX(-120%); transition: transform .6s ease;
}
.btn:hover::after, .chip:hover::after, .theme-toggle:hover::after, .player-controls button:hover::after { transform: translateX(120%); }
.btn:hover, .chip:hover, .theme-toggle:hover { background: var(--chrome-hover); }
.btn:active, .chip:active, .player-controls button:active { transform: translateY(1px) scale(.98); }

/* chrome sphere (play buttons) */
.play-all, .player-controls .play-btn {
  background: var(--chrome-ball) !important; color: var(--chrome-ink);
  border: 1px solid rgba(70, 76, 88, .5); border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: inset 0 -3px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.25), inset 0 2px 3px rgba(255,255,255,.9), 0 6px 14px -4px rgba(20, 30, 60, .45);
  text-shadow: none;
}
.play-all svg, .player-controls .play-btn svg { filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7)); }

/* chrome corner bolts (acrylic standoffs) */
.art-card::before, .post-card::before, .hero-art::before, .player::before, .release-cover::before, .article .cover::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 3; pointer-events: none;
  --b: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, #fff 0 1px, #c6ccd4 1.6px, #6c7480 3px, rgba(0,0,0,.18) 3.6px, transparent 4.2px);
  background: var(--b) 9px 9px / 10px 10px no-repeat, var(--b) calc(100% - 9px) 9px / 10px 10px no-repeat,
              var(--b) 9px calc(100% - 9px) / 10px 10px no-repeat, var(--b) calc(100% - 9px) calc(100% - 9px) / 10px 10px no-repeat;
}

/* acrylic panel */
.acrylic, .art-card, .post-card, .player, .site-header, .release-cover, .lightbox figure {
  background: var(--acrylic);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(150%); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(150%);
  border: 1px solid var(--acrylic-edge);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 20;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  padding: 12px 16px; border-width: 0 0 1px; border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.8) inset, 0 8px 24px -16px rgba(40,52,90,.25);
}
@media (min-width: 720px) { .site-header { padding: 14px 32px; } }
.brand { font-family: var(--serif); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.45rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .03em; text-decoration: none; margin-right: auto; white-space: nowrap; }
.nav { display: flex; gap: 6px; overflow-x: auto; padding: 2px; }
.nav a {
  text-decoration: none; padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .95rem; font-family: var(--mono); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--muted);
  border: 1px solid transparent; transition: color .2s;
}
.nav a:hover { color: var(--text); }
.nav a.active { color: var(--chrome-ink); }
.nav a.active::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; left: 50%; bottom: 2px; width: 4px; height: 4px; margin-left: -2px;
  border-radius: 50%; background: var(--pink); box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--pink);
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .site-header { flex-wrap: wrap; row-gap: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; }
  .nav { order: 3; width: 100%; justify-content: space-between; }
  .nav a { padding: 5px 12px; font-size: .9rem; }
}
.theme-toggle { border-radius: 50%; width: 34px; height: 34px; display: grid; place-items: center; flex: none; }

/* ---------- Page transition ---------- */
main { outline: none; min-height: 70vh; }
.page { animation: pageIn .55s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); padding: 40px 0 64px; }
@keyframes pageIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); filter: blur(6px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: none; filter: none; } }
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); }
.reveal.in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .page { animation: none; } .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; transition: none; }
  body::before { animation: none; }
  .btn::after, .chip::after, .theme-toggle::after, .player-controls button::after { display: none; }
}

/* ---------- Home ---------- */
.hero { padding: 28px 0 48px; display: grid; gap: 40px; align-items: center; }
@media (min-width: 860px) { .hero { grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr; padding: 48px 0 72px; } }
.hero p.lead { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--muted); max-width: 32ch; margin: 0; }
.hero { position: relative; }
.hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; z-index: -1; top: 0; bottom: 0; right: 14%; width: 22%; pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255, 46, 126, .55) 20%, rgba(255, 46, 126, .38) 75%, transparent);
}
@media (max-width: 859px) { .hero::before { right: 10%; width: 30%; top: 30%; } }
.hero-art {
  position: relative; aspect-ratio: 4/5; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 18px;
  background: var(--acrylic); border: 1px solid var(--acrylic-edge); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}
/* pink acrylic stripe behind the hero piece */
.hero-art::after {
  content: ""; position: fixed; z-index: -1; top: 0; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 0; display: none;
  background: none;
  filter: blur(2px); border-radius: 2px;
}
.hero-art img { position: absolute; inset: 18px; width: calc(100% - 36px); height: calc(100% - 36px); object-fit: cover; border-radius: 2px; transition: opacity 1.4s ease; }
.hero-art img:not(.on) { opacity: 0; }
.hero-art .cap {
  position: absolute; left: 28px; bottom: 28px; z-index: 4;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .7rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  background: var(--acrylic-strong); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--acrylic-edge); padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px;
}
.section { padding: 40px 0; border-top: 1px dashed var(--dash); }
.section-head { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.section-head h2 { margin: 0; }
.section-head a { color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .75rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none; }
.section-head a:hover { color: var(--pink); }

/* ---------- Buttons / chips ---------- */
.links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 16px; }
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 18px; font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 500;
}
.btn.primary::before {
  content: ""; width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--pink); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--pink);
}
.filters { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 8px 0 28px; }
.chip {
  border-radius: 999px; padding: 4px 14px; font-size: .78rem; text-transform: lowercase;
  font-family: var(--mono); font-weight: 600; font-size: .85rem; letter-spacing: .06em;
}
.chip[aria-pressed="true"] {
  color: var(--pink); text-shadow: none;
  box-shadow: var(--chrome-shadow), 0 0 0 2px var(--pink-soft), 0 0 16px var(--pink-soft);
}

/* ---------- Gallery (masonry) ---------- */
.gallery { columns: 1; column-gap: 20px; }
@media (min-width: 560px) { .gallery { columns: 2; } }
@media (min-width: 960px) { .gallery { columns: 3; } }
.art-card {
  position: relative; break-inside: avoid; margin: 0 0 20px; display: block; width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 14px 0; text-align: left; border-radius: var(--radius); cursor: zoom-in;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow .4s;
}
.art-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow), 0 0 0 1px var(--pink-soft), 0 20px 40px -18px var(--pink-soft); }
.art-card .img { overflow: hidden; border-radius: 2px; }
.art-card img { width: 100%; height: auto; transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1); }
.art-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.art-card .meta { padding: 12px 2px 16px; }
.art-card .t { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.15rem; }
.art-card .s { color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.art-card.hide { display: none; }

/* ---------- Lightbox ---------- */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 50; color: var(--text);
  background: rgba(238, 241, 245, .78); backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(140%); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(140%);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 64px 1fr 64px; align-items: center;
  animation: fade .3s ease;
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .lightbox { background: rgba(10, 12, 16, .82); }
.lightbox[hidden] { display: none; }
@keyframes fade { from { opacity: 0; } }
.lightbox figure {
  margin: 56px auto 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px; border-radius: var(--radius); max-height: calc(100vh - 80px); max-width: 100%;
}
.lightbox img { max-height: calc(100vh - 230px); width: auto; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 2px; }
.lightbox figcaption { text-align: center; max-width: 60ch; padding: 0 8px 4px; font-size: .95rem; }
.lightbox figcaption strong { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 400; display: block; }
.lightbox figcaption .muted { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; }
.lightbox button { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 1.5rem; line-height: 1; display: grid; place-items: center; justify-self: center; padding: 0 0 3px; }
.lightbox .lb-close { position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 14px; font-size: 1.3rem !important; }

/* ---------- Music ---------- */
.release { display: grid; gap: 24px; padding: 28px 0; border-top: 1px dashed var(--dash); }
@media (min-width: 760px) { .release { grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr; gap: 40px; } }
.release-cover { max-width: 360px; position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 1; padding: 12px; }
.release-cover img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 2px; }
.release-cover .play-all {
  position: absolute; right: 18px; bottom: 18px; z-index: 4; width: 54px; height: 54px; display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: transform .25s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.release-cover .play-all:hover { transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-8deg); }
.release h2 { margin-bottom: .2em; }
.tracklist { list-style: none; margin: 18px 0 0; padding: 0; border-top: 1px dashed var(--dash); }
.track {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 32px 1fr auto; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 11px 8px; border: 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--dash); border-radius: 0; cursor: pointer;
  background: none; width: 100%; text-align: left; transition: background .2s;
}
.track:hover { background: var(--acrylic); }
.track .n, .track .d { color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--mono); font-weight: 500; font-size: .95rem; font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }
.track .n { text-align: center; }
.track.playing .title { color: var(--pink); }
.track.playing { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink-soft), transparent 70%); }
.eq { display: inline-flex; gap: 2px; align-items: flex-end; height: 14px; }
.eq i { width: 3px; background: var(--pink); box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--pink); animation: eq 0.9s ease-in-out infinite; }
.eq i:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: -.3s; } .eq i:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: -.6s; }
@keyframes eq { 0%,100% { height: 3px; } 50% { height: 14px; } }
.paused .eq i { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ---------- Blog ---------- */
.post-list { display: grid; gap: 4px; }
.post-item { display: grid; gap: 18px; text-decoration: none; padding: 22px 0; border-top: 1px dashed var(--dash); }
@media (min-width: 720px) { .post-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr 200px; align-items: center; } }
.post-item:hover h3 { color: var(--pink); }
.post-item h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; margin: .1em 0 .3em; transition: color .2s; }
.post-item p { margin: 0; color: var(--muted); }
.post-item .thumb { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
.post-item .thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.post-cards { display: grid; gap: 20px; }
@media (min-width: 760px) { .post-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.post-card { position: relative; text-decoration: none; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 26px; transition: transform .3s; }
.post-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.post-card h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
.post-card p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; font-size: .95rem; }

.article { max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
.article header { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.article .cover { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; margin: 0 0 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.article .cover img { width: 100%; max-height: 460px; object-fit: cover; }
.prose { font-size: 1.08rem; line-height: 1.8; }
.prose p, .prose ul, .prose ol, .prose blockquote, .prose pre { margin: 0 0 1.3em; }
.prose h2, .prose h3 { margin-top: 1.6em; }
.prose a { color: var(--pink); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.prose img { border-radius: var(--radius); margin: 1.5em 0; }
.prose blockquote { border-left: 3px solid var(--pink); padding: 4px 0 4px 20px; font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 500; }
.prose code { font-family: var(--mono); background: var(--acrylic); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 1px 6px; border-radius: 4px; font-size: .88em; }
.prose pre { background: var(--acrylic); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 16px; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow-x: auto; }
.prose pre code { border: 0; padding: 0; background: none; }
.prose hr { border: 0; border-top: 1px dashed var(--dash); margin: 2.5em 0; }
.tags { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.tag { font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; color: var(--muted); border: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 1px 9px; border-radius: 999px; text-decoration: none; }
.tag:hover { color: var(--pink); border-color: var(--pink); }

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about { max-width: 700px; }
.about p { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 300; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--dash); padding: 28px 16px; text-align: center;
  color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .72rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.site-footer a { color: var(--muted); text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--pink); }

/* ---------- Player ---------- */
.player {
  position: fixed; left: 12px; right: 12px; bottom: 12px; z-index: 30;
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr auto; grid-template-areas: "cover meta controls" "prog prog prog";
  gap: 6px 12px; align-items: center;
  background: var(--acrylic-strong);
  border-radius: 14px; padding: 14px 24px;
  animation: slideUp .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.player[hidden] { display: none; }
@keyframes slideUp { from { transform: translateY(130%); } }
.player-cover { grid-area: cover; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 4px; object-fit: cover; }
.player-meta { grid-area: meta; min-width: 0; }
.player-title { font-family: var(--serif); font-size: 1.05rem; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.player-sub { color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .68rem; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.player-controls { grid-area: controls; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.player-controls button { width: 34px; height: 34px; display: grid; place-items: center; border-radius: 50%; padding: 0; }
.player-controls .play-btn { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
.player .i-pause { display: none; }
.player.is-playing .i-pause { display: block; }
.player.is-playing .i-play { display: none; }
.player.is-playing .play-btn { box-shadow: inset 0 -3px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.25), inset 0 2px 3px rgba(255,255,255,.9), 0 0 0 3px var(--pink-soft), 0 0 22px var(--pink-soft); }
.player-progress { grid-area: prog; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .7rem; color: var(--muted); font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

/* custom seek bar: pink fill + chrome bead */
.player-progress input[type=range] { --p: 0%; flex: 1; -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none; background: transparent; height: 18px; margin: 0; cursor: pointer; }
.player-progress input[type=range]::-webkit-slider-runnable-track {
  height: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--pink) var(--p), var(--line) var(--p));
}
.player-progress input[type=range]::-moz-range-track { height: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--line); }
.player-progress input[type=range]::-moz-range-progress { height: 3px; border-radius: 3px; background: var(--pink); }
.player-progress input[type=range]::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none; width: 14px; height: 14px; margin-top: -5.5px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--chrome-ball); border: 1px solid rgba(70,76,88,.5); box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(20,30,60,.35);
}
.player-progress input[type=range]::-moz-range-thumb {
  width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--chrome-ball); border: 1px solid rgba(70,76,88,.5); box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(20,30,60,.35);
}
@media (min-width: 820px) {
  .player { grid-template-columns: 48px minmax(140px, 220px) auto 1fr; grid-template-areas: "cover meta controls prog"; }
}

/* ---------- Empty states ---------- */
.empty { padding: 60px 0; text-align: center; color: var(--muted); font-family: var(--sans); font-weight: 300; font-size: 1.25rem; letter-spacing: .01em; }
.hero-art.empty-box, .release-cover:has(> .empty) { display: grid; place-items: center; }
.hero-art.empty-box .empty, .release-cover > .empty { padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.player-cover[hidden] { display: none; }
.player:has(.player-cover[hidden]) { grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; grid-template-areas: "meta controls" "prog prog"; }
@media (min-width: 820px) {
  .player:has(.player-cover[hidden]) { grid-template-columns: minmax(140px, 220px) auto 1fr; grid-template-areas: "meta controls prog"; }
}
.about .empty, .section > .empty { text-align: left; padding: 8px 0 24px; }

/* ---------- Misc ---------- */
.back { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 24px; color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; font-family: var(--mono); font-size: .75rem; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.back:hover { color: var(--pink); }

/* ---------- VB pop-up pal (manga cut-out) ---------- */
.vb-pal {
  position: fixed; left: 10px; bottom: 0; z-index: 45; width: 140px;
  transform: translateY(105%); transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.3, 1.4, .5, 1);
  cursor: pointer; border: 0; padding: 0; background: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}
.vb-pal.up { transform: translateY(3%); }
.vb-figure { display: block; transform-origin: 50% 100%; }
.vb-figure svg {
  width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; overflow: hidden;
  /* white sticker edge = manga cut-out */
  filter: drop-shadow(2.5px 0 0 #fff) drop-shadow(-2.5px 0 0 #fff) drop-shadow(0 2.5px 0 #fff) drop-shadow(0 -2.5px 0 #fff)
          drop-shadow(0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.35)) drop-shadow(0 -4px 12px rgba(40, 52, 90, .22));
}
.vb-blink { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; animation: vbBlink 5s infinite; }
@keyframes vbBlink { 0%, 94%, 100% { transform: scaleY(1); } 96% { transform: scaleY(.1); } }
/* RPG "talking" hop each time a line starts */
.vb-pal.talk .vb-figure { animation: vbTalk .45s cubic-bezier(.3, .7, .4, 1); }
@keyframes vbTalk {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) scaleY(1); }
  25% { transform: translateY(-7px) scaleY(1.02); }
  50% { transform: translateY(0) scaleY(.98); }
  72% { transform: translateY(-3px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}
/* dialogue box */
.vb-bubble {
  position: absolute; left: 94%; bottom: 50%; white-space: nowrap; min-width: 3.5em;
  font-family: var(--pixel); font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; letter-spacing: .02em; color: #111;
  background: #fff; border: 2px solid #111; border-radius: 4px;
  box-shadow: 3px 3px 0 #111, 0 0 0 4px #fff;
  padding: 7px 26px 7px 12px;
  opacity: 0; transform: scale(.4); transform-origin: 0 100%;
}
.vb-pal.up .vb-bubble { animation: vbBox .38s cubic-bezier(.3, 1.6, .5, 1) .2s forwards; }
@keyframes vbBox { 0% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.4); } 60% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.06); } 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); } }
.vb-bubble::after {
  content: "▼"; position: absolute; right: 9px; bottom: 6px; font-size: .6rem; color: var(--pink);
  opacity: 0; animation: vbCaret .8s steps(1) infinite;
}
.vb-bubble.done::after { opacity: 1; }
@keyframes vbCaret { 50% { visibility: hidden; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .vb-pal { width: 100px; left: 6px; } .vb-bubble { font-size: .85rem; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .vb-pal { transition: none; } .vb-pal.talk .vb-figure { animation: none; } .vb-blink { animation: none; }
  .vb-pal.up .vb-bubble { animation: none; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

/* ---------- VB pal flourishes (doodle-sheet style) ---------- */
.vb-figure [class^="fx-"] { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; }
.fx-twinkle { animation: fxTwinkle 1.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
.fx-bob     { animation: fxBob .9s ease-in-out infinite; }
.fx-wiggle  { animation: fxWiggle .45s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.fx-pop     { animation: fxPop .45s cubic-bezier(.3, 1.8, .5, 1) both, fxPulse 1s ease-in-out .45s infinite; }
.fx-pulse   { animation: fxPulse .8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.fx-rise    { animation: fxRise 1.8s ease-out infinite; }
.fx-fly     { animation: fxFly 1.8s cubic-bezier(.3, .7, .3, 1) infinite; }
.fx-flicker { animation: fxFlicker .5s steps(1) infinite; }
.fx-dot     { animation: fxDot 1.2s ease-in-out infinite; }
.fx-shake   { animation: fxShake .22s linear infinite; }
.fx-flow path { stroke-dasharray: 9 5; animation: fxFlow .45s linear infinite; }
.fx-drip    { animation: fxDrip .7s ease-in infinite; }
@keyframes fxTwinkle { 0%, 100% { transform: scale(.55) rotate(0); opacity: .55; } 50% { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(20deg); opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes fxBob     { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-4px); } }
@keyframes fxWiggle  { from { transform: rotate(-9deg); } to { transform: rotate(9deg); } }
@keyframes fxPop     { from { transform: scale(0); } to { transform: scale(1); } }
@keyframes fxPulse   { 0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); } 50% { transform: scale(1.18); } }
@keyframes fxRise    { 0% { transform: translateY(4px); opacity: 0; } 25% { opacity: 1; } 100% { transform: translateY(-16px); opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes fxFly     { 0% { transform: translate(-22px, 30px) scale(.3) rotate(-90deg); opacity: 0; } 45% { opacity: 1; } 60%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1) rotate(0); opacity: 1; } }
@keyframes fxFlicker { 0% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: .25; } }
@keyframes fxDot     { 0%, 100% { opacity: .2; transform: translateY(0); } 40% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-2px); } }
@keyframes fxShake   { 0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); } 25% { transform: translateX(-1.4px); } 75% { transform: translateX(1.4px); } }
@keyframes fxFlow    { from { stroke-dashoffset: 14; } to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; } }
@keyframes fxDrip    { 0% { transform: translateY(-6px); opacity: 0; } 30% { opacity: 1; } 100% { transform: translateY(8px); opacity: 0; } }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .vb-figure [class^="fx-"], .fx-flow path { animation: none !important; } }

/* rapid-click reactions */
.fx-spin { animation: fxSpin .9s linear infinite; }
@keyframes fxSpin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.vb-pal.is-dizzy .vb-figure svg { transform-origin: 50% 100%; animation: vbSway .7s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
@keyframes vbSway { from { transform: rotate(-5deg); } to { transform: rotate(5deg); } }
.vb-pal.is-annoyed .vb-figure svg { animation: vbFume .14s linear infinite; }
@keyframes vbFume { 0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); } 25% { transform: translateX(-2px); } 75% { transform: translateX(2px); } }
.vb-pal.is-annoyed .vb-bubble { color: var(--pink); }
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) { .fx-spin, .vb-pal.is-dizzy .vb-figure svg, .vb-pal.is-annoyed .vb-figure svg { animation: none; } }

/* empty-page nudge: link button inside the dialogue box */
.vb-figure { cursor: pointer; }
.vb-go {
  display: block; width: fit-content; margin-top: 6px; padding: 3px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
  font: 700 .72rem var(--pixel); letter-spacing: .04em; color: #111; text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--chrome); border: 1px solid var(--chrome-edge); box-shadow: var(--chrome-shadow);
}
.vb-go:hover { background: var(--chrome-hover); color: var(--pink); }
.vb-bubble.has-go::after { display: none; }