/* ============================================================
   KuttiKural — Kids-Friendly Public Design System
   "Modern Children's Digital Magazine + Learning Playground"
   Loaded ONLY on public-facing pages (includes/header.php).
   Dashboards (dash-header.php) do NOT load this file.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* Primary */
  --kids-blue: #4DB8FF;
  --kids-yellow: #FFD84D;
  --kids-coral: #FF7A70;
  --kids-mint: #65D6A5;
  --kids-purple: #9B7BFF;

  /* Accessible ink versions (for text / solid buttons) */
  --kids-blue-ink: #1668B8;
  --kids-purple-ink: #6B4BE0;
  --kids-coral-ink: #D1402A;
  --kids-mint-ink: #0E7A5F;
  --kids-pink-ink: #D62E6B;
  --kids-orange-ink: #B35404;

  /* Supporting */
  --kids-cream: #FFF9EC;
  --kids-sky: #F2FAFF;
  --kids-pink: #FFF1F4;
  --kids-green: #F0FFF8;

  /* Type accent tokens (default = article/blue) */
  --type-ink: var(--kids-blue-ink);
  --type-soft: #E8F4FF;

  /* Neutral ink */
  --kids-ink: #22243D;
  --kids-ink-soft: #4C5170;
  --kids-muted: #6E7391;
  --kids-line: #ECEAF6;
  --kids-card: #FFFFFF;

  /* Radii */
  --kids-radius: 24px;
  --kids-radius-sm: 16px;
  --kids-pill: 999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --kids-shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(34, 36, 61, .06);
  --kids-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(34, 36, 61, .09);
  --kids-shadow-lg: 0 22px 50px rgba(34, 36, 61, .14);

  /* Remap legacy tokens used by style.css (public pages only) */
  --kk-paper: #FFFDF9;
  --kk-ink: #22243D;
  --kk-ink-soft: #4C5170;
  --kk-muted: #6E7391;
  --kk-line: #ECEAF6;
  --kk-accent: #D1402A;
  --kk-accent-dark: #B03320;
  --kk-gold: #E0A21A;
  --kk-tint: #F4F7FF;
  --kk-font-display: 'Fredoka', 'Nunito', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --kk-font-body: 'Nunito', 'Noto Sans Tamil', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --kk-font-tamil: 'Noto Sans Tamil', 'Nunito', sans-serif;
  --kk-radius: 16px;
  --kk-shadow-sm: var(--kids-shadow-sm);
  --kk-shadow: var(--kids-shadow);
  --kk-shadow-lg: var(--kids-shadow-lg);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Base
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
body.kk-public {
  background: var(--kk-paper);
  color: var(--kk-ink);
  font-family: var(--kk-font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body.kk-public h1,
body.kk-public h2,
body.kk-public h3,
body.kk-public h4,
body.kk-public h5,
body.kk-public h6 {
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  color: var(--kk-ink);
}

body.kk-public p { color: var(--kk-ink-soft); }
body.kk-public :where(p, li, dd, blockquote) a { color: var(--kids-blue-ink); }
body.kk-public :where(p, li, dd, blockquote) a:hover { color: var(--kids-purple-ink); }
body.kk-public :focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--kids-purple);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}
body.kk-public ::selection { background: var(--kids-yellow); color: var(--kk-ink); }
body.kk-public img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* Reusable component classes */
.kids-section { padding: clamp(44px, 6vw, 76px) 0; position: relative; }

.kids-card {
  background: var(--kids-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 36, 61, .06);
  border-radius: var(--kids-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow-sm);
}

.kids-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.kids-button { border-radius: var(--kids-pill); font-family: var(--kk-font-display); font-weight: 600; }

.kids-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: kk-bubble-float-2 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.kids-bubble:nth-of-type(2) { animation-name: kk-bubble-float-3; animation-duration: 15s; animation-delay: -4s; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Floating bubble sky — layered, animated, public pages only
   Layer 1 (.l-bg): large blurred bubbles behind everything
   Layer 2 (.l-md): medium colourful bubbles
   Layer 3 (.l-fg): small glossy bubbles
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.kk-sky {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.kk-sky-back { z-index: -1; }
.kk-sky-front { z-index: 1; will-change: transform; }
.kk-sky > span {
  position: absolute;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation-name: kk-bubble-float-1;
  animation-duration: var(--d, 12s);
  animation-delay: var(--dl, 0s);
  animation-timing-function: ease-in-out;
  animation-iteration-count: infinite;
}
.kk-sky > .f1 { animation-name: kk-bubble-float-1; }
.kk-sky > .f2 { animation-name: kk-bubble-float-2; }
.kk-sky > .f3 { animation-name: kk-bubble-float-3; }
.kk-sky > .f4 { animation-name: kk-bubble-float-4; }
.kk-sky > .f5 { animation-name: kk-bubble-float-5; }

.kk-sky > .grad { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c1, #4DB8FF), var(--c2, #9B7BFF)) !important; }
.kk-sky > .ring { background: transparent !important; border: 2.5px solid var(--c, #4DB8FF); opacity: .7; }
.kk-sky > .glossy {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 26%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .95), rgba(255, 255, 255, .1) 42%, var(--c, #4DB8FF) 75%) !important;
}
/* Layer tuning (after variant rules so they win): amplitude, opacity, visibility */
.kk-sky > .l-bg { filter: blur(10px); opacity: .42; --amp: 2.1; }
.kk-sky > .l-md { opacity: .78; --amp: 1.4; }
.kk-sky > .l-fg {
  opacity: .95;
  --amp: .9;
  box-shadow: inset -4px -5px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, .55), 0 6px 14px rgba(34, 36, 61, .08);
}

/* Decorations in the sky: stars, clouds, sparkles, dots */
.kk-sky > .d-star {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: var(--kids-yellow);
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0, 61% 35%, 98% 35%, 68% 57%, 79% 91%, 50% 70%, 21% 91%, 32% 57%, 2% 35%, 39% 35%);
  animation-name: kk-twinkle;
  animation-duration: 5s;
}
.kk-sky > .d-star.coral { background: var(--kids-coral); }
.kk-sky > .d-star.mint { background: var(--kids-mint); }
.kk-sky > .d-star.purple { background: var(--kids-purple); }
.kk-sky > .d-cloud {
  width: 74px;
  height: 26px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .95);
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(77, 184, 255, .18);
  opacity: .95;
  animation-name: kk-drift-x;
  animation-duration: 17s;
}
.kk-sky > .d-cloud::before,
.kk-sky > .d-cloud::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: inherit;
}
.kk-sky > .d-cloud::before { width: 36px; height: 36px; left: 12px; top: -17px; }
.kk-sky > .d-cloud::after { width: 25px; height: 25px; right: 13px; top: -11px; }
.kk-sky > .d-sparkle {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0, 62% 38%, 100% 50%, 62% 62%, 50% 100%, 38% 62%, 0 50%, 38% 38%);
  animation-name: kk-sparkle-fade;
  animation-duration: 3.6s;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, .9);
}
.kk-sky > .d-pencil {
  width: 10px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--kids-yellow) 0 70%, #FFF3C4 70% 88%, var(--kids-ink) 88% 100%);
  transform: rotate(24deg);
  opacity: .8;
  animation-name: kk-floaty-sm;
  animation-duration: 9s;
}
.kk-sky > .d-pencil.mint { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--kids-mint) 0 70%, #DFFFF3 70% 88%, var(--kids-ink) 88% 100%); }

/* Standalone decorations for footer / page heroes / listing bands */
.kk-deco-star {
  position: absolute;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: var(--kids-yellow);
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0, 61% 35%, 98% 35%, 68% 57%, 79% 91%, 50% 70%, 21% 91%, 32% 57%, 2% 35%, 39% 35%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: kk-twinkle 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.kk-deco-star.coral { background: var(--kids-coral); }
.kk-deco-star.mint { background: var(--kids-mint); }
.kk-deco-star.purple { background: var(--kids-purple); }
.kk-deco-cloud {
  position: absolute;
  width: 74px;
  height: 26px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .95);
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(77, 184, 255, .18);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: kk-drift-x 17s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.kk-deco-cloud::before,
.kk-deco-cloud::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: inherit;
}
.kk-deco-cloud::before { width: 36px; height: 36px; left: 12px; top: -17px; }
.kk-deco-cloud::after { width: 25px; height: 25px; right: 13px; top: -11px; }
.kk-deco-sparkle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0, 62% 38%, 100% 50%, 62% 62%, 50% 100%, 38% 62%, 0 50%, 38% 38%);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, .9);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: kk-sparkle-fade 3.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.kk-deco-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: kk-bubble-float-1 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes kk-bubble-float-1 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  25% { transform: translate3d(calc(12px * var(--amp, 1)), calc(-18px * var(--amp, 1)), 0); }
  50% { transform: translate3d(calc(-8px * var(--amp, 1)), calc(-35px * var(--amp, 1)), 0); }
  75% { transform: translate3d(calc(15px * var(--amp, 1)), calc(-18px * var(--amp, 1)), 0); }
}
@keyframes kk-bubble-float-2 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  30% { transform: translate3d(calc(-24px * var(--amp, 1)), calc(14px * var(--amp, 1)), 0); }
  65% { transform: translate3d(calc(-12px * var(--amp, 1)), calc(-26px * var(--amp, 1)), 0); }
}
@keyframes kk-bubble-float-3 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate3d(calc(26px * var(--amp, 1)), calc(-18px * var(--amp, 1)), 0) scale(1.06); }
}
@keyframes kk-bubble-float-4 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
  50% { transform: translate3d(calc(-30px * var(--amp, 1)), calc(-30px * var(--amp, 1)), 0); }
}
@keyframes kk-bubble-float-5 {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(calc(-28px * var(--amp, 1)), calc(6px * var(--amp, 1)), 0); }
  50% { transform: translate3d(calc(28px * var(--amp, 1)), calc(-16px * var(--amp, 1)), 0); }
}
@keyframes kk-twinkle {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .35; transform: scale(.85) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.18) rotate(14deg); }
}
@keyframes kk-drift-x {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(-30px, 0, 0); }
  50% { transform: translate3d(30px, -10px, 0); }
}
@keyframes kk-sparkle-fade {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.4) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { opacity: .95; transform: scale(1.1) rotate(45deg); }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Scroll reveal (enabled by assets/js/kids.js)
   Hidden state only while :not(.is-in) — after reveal no reveal rule
   sets transform, so card/chip hover lifts keep working.
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
html.kk-js body.kk-public [data-reveal] {
  transition: opacity .7s ease var(--rd, 0ms), transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2, .75, .3, 1) var(--rd, 0ms);
}
html.kk-js body.kk-public [data-reveal]:not(.is-in) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate3d(0, 26px, 0);
}
html.kk-js body.kk-public [data-reveal='left']:not(.is-in) { transform: translate3d(-30px, 0, 0); }
html.kk-js body.kk-public [data-reveal='right']:not(.is-in) { transform: translate3d(30px, 0, 0); }
html.kk-js body.kk-public [data-reveal='scale']:not(.is-in) { transform: scale(.94); }
html.kk-js body.kk-public [data-reveal].is-in { opacity: 1; }
/* Hover lifts need their own (faster) transition back after reveal */
html.kk-js body.kk-public [data-reveal].kk-card.is-in:hover,
html.kk-js body.kk-public [data-reveal].kk-card-wide.is-in:hover {
  transition: transform .24s ease, box-shadow .24s ease, color .2s ease;
}
html.kk-js body.kk-public [data-reveal].kk-pick-card.is-in:hover {
  transition: transform .24s ease, box-shadow .24s ease, color .2s ease;
}
html.kk-js body.kk-public [data-reveal].kk-explore-card.is-in:hover {
  transition: transform .24s ease, box-shadow .24s ease, background .24s ease, color .2s ease;
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  html.kk-js body.kk-public [data-reveal='left']:not(.is-in) { transform: translate3d(-12px, 0, 0); }
  html.kk-js body.kk-public [data-reveal='right']:not(.is-in) { transform: translate3d(12px, 0, 0); }
}

/* Motion */
@keyframes kk-floaty {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-14px); }
}
@keyframes kk-floaty-sm {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-9px) rotate(6deg); }
}
@keyframes kk-pop {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.08); }
}
@keyframes kk-drift {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  50% { transform: translate(10px, -12px); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  body.kk-public *,
  body.kk-public *::before,
  body.kk-public *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Header / Navigation
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.kk-header {
  background: rgba(255, 253, 249, .92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: none;
  padding: 10px 0;
  z-index: 1030;
  transition: padding .3s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .3, 1), background .25s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.kk-header.is-scrolled {
  padding: 4px 0;
  background: rgba(255, 253, 249, .97);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(34, 36, 61, .1);
}
.kk-header.is-scrolled .kk-nav-inner { box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(34, 36, 61, .07); }

.kk-nav-inner {
  max-width: 1160px;
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 36, 61, .06);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 6px 10px 6px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(34, 36, 61, .08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.kk-brand {
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.32rem;
  color: var(--kk-ink) !important;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.kk-brand span { color: var(--kids-purple-ink); }
.kk-brand .kk-brand-dot { color: var(--kids-coral); }
.kk-brand-mark {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 13px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kids-blue), var(--kids-purple));
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(107, 75, 224, .3);
  transform: rotate(-6deg);
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.kk-brand:hover .kk-brand-mark { transform: rotate(6deg) scale(1.06); }
.kk-brand-light, .kk-brand-light span { color: var(--kk-ink) !important; }

.kk-navbar .navbar-toggler {
  border: none;
  background: var(--kids-sky);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 8px 11px;
  color: var(--kids-blue-ink);
}
.kk-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(77, 184, 255, .35); }

.kk-nav-links {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 1;
  gap: 2px;
  margin: 0 !important;
}
.kk-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--kk-ink-soft);
  padding: 8px 14px !important;
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  margin: 0 2px;
  transition: background .18s ease, color .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.kk-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--kids-blue-ink);
  background: var(--kids-sky);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.kk-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--kids-purple-ink);
  background: #F1EDFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.kk-nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 3px;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--kids-purple);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.kk-nav-mobile-list {
  flex-direction: column;
  width: 100%;
  gap: 4px;
  margin: 4px 0 6px !important;
}
.kk-nav-mobile-list .kk-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  min-height: 44px;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  font-size: .97rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
}
.kk-nav-mobile-list .kk-nav-link.active::after { display: none; }

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .navbar.navbar-expand-lg .kk-nav-mobile { display: none !important; }
}

.kk-nav-right { gap: 8px !important; }

.kk-search-icon-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--kids-sky);
  color: var(--kids-blue-ink);
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.kk-search-icon-btn:hover { background: #E1F2FF; transform: translateY(-2px); color: var(--kids-blue-ink); }
.kk-search-icon-btn.active { background: #F1EDFF; color: var(--kids-purple-ink); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px rgba(107, 75, 224, .35); }

.kk-search-form { position: relative; }
.kk-search-input {
  width: 190px;
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--kids-line);
  background: #FBFCFF;
  font-size: .87rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 40px 8px 16px;
  transition: width .2s ease, border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.kk-search-input::placeholder { color: #9AA0BC; font-weight: 600; }
.kk-search-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--kids-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(77, 184, 255, .2);
  width: 230px;
  background: #fff;
}
.kk-search-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 5px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border: none;
  background: none;
  color: var(--kids-blue-ink);
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.kk-search-btn:hover { background: var(--kids-sky); }

.kk-user-btn {
  border: none;
  background: #F1EDFF;
  color: var(--kids-purple-ink);
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .87rem;
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  padding: 7px 16px 7px 9px;
  transition: background .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.kk-user-btn:hover { background: #E7E0FF; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.kk-dropdown {
  border: 1px solid var(--kids-line);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow);
  padding: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.kk-dropdown .dropdown-item { border-radius: 10px; padding: 8px 12px; font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; }
.kk-dropdown .dropdown-item:hover { background: var(--kids-sky); color: var(--kids-blue-ink); }

.btn-nav-login {
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  border: 2px solid var(--kids-line);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--kk-ink);
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .9rem;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  transition: border-color .18s ease, transform .18s ease, background .18s ease;
}
.btn-nav-login:hover {
  border-color: var(--kids-blue);
  background: var(--kids-sky);
  color: var(--kids-blue-ink);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-nav-join {
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  border: none;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kids-blue-ink), var(--kids-purple-ink));
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .9rem;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(107, 75, 224, .28);
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.btn-nav-join:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(107, 75, 224, .36);
}

.kk-flash-wrap { padding-top: 10px; }
.kk-flash-wrap .alert { border-radius: 18px; border: none; font-weight: 600; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Buttons
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.btn-kk {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kids-blue-ink), var(--kids-purple-ink));
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(107, 75, 224, .28);
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, filter .18s ease;
}
.btn-kk:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(107, 75, 224, .36);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}
.btn-kk:active { transform: translateY(0) scale(.99); }

.btn-kk-accent {
  background: var(--kids-coral-ink);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(209, 64, 42, .26);
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.btn-kk-accent:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(209, 64, 42, .34); }

.btn-kk-yellow {
  background: var(--kids-yellow);
  color: var(--kk-ink);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 13px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(224, 162, 26, .28);
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.btn-kk-yellow:hover {
  color: var(--kk-ink);
  background: var(--kids-yellow);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(224, 162, 26, .36);
}

.btn-kk-outline {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--kids-blue-ink);
  border: 2px solid #BFE2FF;
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 11px 26px;
  transition: background .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, transform .18s ease, color .18s ease;
}
.btn-kk-outline:hover {
  background: var(--kids-sky);
  border-color: var(--kids-blue);
  color: var(--kids-blue-ink);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-primary { background: var(--kids-purple-ink); border-color: var(--kids-purple-ink); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: #5A3BD6; border-color: #5A3BD6; }
.btn-success { background: var(--kids-mint-ink); border-color: var(--kids-mint-ink); }
.btn-success:hover { background: #0B6A51; border-color: #0B6A51; }
.btn-danger { background: var(--kids-coral-ink); border-color: var(--kids-coral-ink); }
.btn-danger:hover { background: #B03320; border-color: #B03320; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Kickers / section headers
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.kk-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--kids-blue-ink);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--kids-line);
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  padding: 6px 15px 6px 11px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(34, 36, 61, .05);
}
.kk-kicker::before {
  content: '';
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--kids-yellow);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 216, 77, .35);
}

.kk-section-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: clamp(22px, 3vw, 34px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.kk-section-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 3vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.kk-section-header .kk-kicker { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.kk-section-header .kk-section-sub {
  color: var(--kk-muted);
  font-size: .98rem;
  margin: 6px 0 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.kk-link-more {
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--kids-blue-ink);
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid #D8ECFF;
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  padding: 9px 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background .18s ease, transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}
.kk-link-more:hover { background: var(--kids-sky); border-color: var(--kids-blue); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.kk-band { background: var(--kids-sky); }
.kk-band-gold { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #FFF9EC, #FFF1F4); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.kk-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 72px) 0 clamp(44px, 6vw, 84px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 520px at 88% -10%, rgba(155, 123, 255, .16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 460px at 5% 0%, rgba(77, 184, 255, .18), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--kids-sky) 0%, #FFFDF9 78%);
}
.kk-hero::before,
.kk-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.kk-hero::before {
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  left: -110px;
  top: 44%;
  background: rgba(101, 214, 165, .22);
  animation: kk-floaty 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.kk-hero::after {
  width: 170px;
  height: 170px;
  right: -60px;
  bottom: -50px;
  background: rgba(255, 216, 77, .3);
  animation: kk-floaty 11s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
.kk-hero .kk-hero-dot {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.kk-hero .kk-hero-dot-1 { width: 16px; height: 16px; background: var(--kids-coral); right: 5%; top: 13%; opacity: .8; }
.kk-hero .kk-hero-dot-2 { width: 11px; height: 11px; background: var(--kids-purple); right: 33%; top: 5%; opacity: .7; }
.kk-hero .kk-hero-dot-3 { width: 14px; height: 14px; background: var(--kids-blue); right: 7%; bottom: 17%; opacity: .6; }
.kk-hero > .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.kk-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.4vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
}
.kk-hero h1 .accent {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--kids-coral-ink), var(--kids-purple-ink));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.kk-hero .lede {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.18rem);
  color: var(--kk-ink-soft);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.kk-hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.kk-hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}
.kk-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--kids-line);
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--kk-ink-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow-sm);
}
.kk-hero-badge i { color: var(--kids-purple-ink); font-size: .95rem; }

/* Hero illustration */
.kk-hero-art {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.kk-hero-svg { width: 100%; max-width: 540px; height: auto; overflow: visible; }
.kk-hero-svg [class*="kk-h-"] { transform-box: fill-box; transform-origin: center; }
.kk-h-book { animation: kk-h-book 7s ease-in-out infinite; }
.kk-h-kid { animation: kk-h-kid 5.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.kk-h-kid-2 { animation-duration: 6.5s; animation-delay: -.9s; }
.kk-h-pencil { animation: kk-h-pencil 8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.kk-h-rainbow { animation: kk-h-rainbow 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.kk-h-bubble { animation: kk-h-bubble 7.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.kk-h-cloud { animation: kk-h-cloud 16s ease-in-out infinite; }
.kk-h-cloud-2 { animation-duration: 13s; animation-delay: -5s; }
.kk-h-star { animation: kk-h-twinkle 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.kk-h-star-2 { animation-delay: -.7s; }
.kk-h-star-3 { animation-delay: -1.4s; }
.kk-h-dot { animation: kk-floaty-sm 9s ease-in-out infinite; }
.kk-h-dot-2 { animation-delay: -1.6s; }
.kk-h-dot-3 { animation-delay: -3.2s; }
.kk-h-dot-4 { animation-delay: -4.8s; }
.kk-h-dot-5 { animation-delay: -6.4s; }
@keyframes kk-h-book {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}
@keyframes kk-h-kid {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}
@keyframes kk-h-pencil {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-3deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(3deg); }
}
@keyframes kk-h-rainbow {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.04); }
}
@keyframes kk-h-bubble {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-14px); }
}
@keyframes kk-h-cloud {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-10px); }
  50% { transform: translateX(14px); }
}
@keyframes kk-h-twinkle {
  0%, 100% { opacity: .55; transform: scale(.9); }
  45% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.14); }
  70% { opacity: .85; transform: scale(1.02); }
}

/* Subtle mouse parallax — set as --kk-px/--kk-py by assets/js/kids.js (fine pointers, desktop only) */
.kk-sky-back,
.kk-sky-front,
.kk-hero-art,
.kk-hero-floaters { transition: transform .7s cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .3, 1); }
.kk-sky-back { transform: translate3d(calc(var(--kk-px, 0) * -6px), calc(var(--kk-py, 0) * -6px), 0); }
.kk-sky-front { transform: translate3d(calc(var(--kk-px, 0) * -16px), calc(var(--kk-py, 0) * -16px), 0); }
.kk-hero-art { transform: translate3d(calc(var(--kk-px, 0) * 7px), calc(var(--kk-py, 0) * 7px), 0); }
.kk-hero-floaters { transform: translate3d(calc(var(--kk-px, 0) * 13px), calc(var(--kk-py, 0) * 13px), 0); }

/* Latest-content card floating over the hero illustration */
.kk-hero-floaters {
  position: absolute;
  left: -4px;
  bottom: 4px;
  width: min(272px, 66%);
  text-decoration: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.kk-hero-floaters .kk-card-mini {
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  animation: kk-floaty 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.kk-hero-floaters .kk-card-mini-thumb { width: 62px; height: 62px; }
.kk-hero-floaters h3 { font-size: .92rem; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Category strip
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.kk-cat-strip { padding: 4px 0 8px; margin-top: -18px; position: relative; z-index: 3; }
.kk-cat-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.kk-cat-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--kids-line);
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  padding: 10px 20px 10px 12px;
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .93rem;
  color: var(--kk-ink);
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, background .18s ease;
}
.kk-cat-chip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -5px;
  right: 12px;
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--type-soft, #E8F4FF);
  border: 2px solid var(--type-ink, #1668B8);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0);
  transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2, 1.5, .4, 1);
}
.kk-cat-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow);
  background: var(--type-soft, var(--kids-sky));
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--type-ink, var(--kids-blue-ink));
}
.kk-cat-chip:hover::after {
  opacity: .95;
  transform: scale(1);
  animation: kk-pop 1.6s ease-in-out .35s infinite;
}
.kk-cat-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  background: var(--type-soft, var(--kids-sky));
  color: var(--type-ink, var(--kids-blue-ink));
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.kk-cat-chip:hover .kk-cat-icon { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08); }

/* Content type accents */
[data-type="article"] { --type-ink: var(--kids-blue-ink); --type-soft: #E8F4FF; }
[data-type="story"] { --type-ink: var(--kids-purple-ink); --type-soft: #F1EDFF; }
[data-type="kavithai"] { --type-ink: var(--kids-pink-ink); --type-soft: #FFE9F1; }
[data-type="opinion"] { --type-ink: var(--kids-orange-ink); --type-soft: #FFF1E2; }
[data-type="creative_writing"] { --type-ink: var(--kids-mint-ink); --type-soft: #E6FAF3; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Cards
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.kk-card {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 36, 61, .06);
  border-radius: var(--kids-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--kids-card);
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .24s ease, box-shadow .24s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--kk-ink);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.kk-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 5px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--type-ink, var(--kids-blue)) 0%, var(--kids-purple) 55%, var(--kids-yellow) 100%);
  opacity: .95;
}
.kk-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  z-index: 3;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--type-soft, var(--kids-yellow));
  border: 2.5px solid var(--type-ink, var(--kids-blue-ink));
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(34, 36, 61, .16);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(.3);
  transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2, 1.5, .4, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.kk-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(34, 36, 61, .14);
  color: var(--kk-ink);
}
.kk-card:hover::after { opacity: .95; transform: scale(1); }
.kk-card:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--kids-purple); outline-offset: 3px; }
.kk-card-img {
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 64%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--type-soft, #EEF4FF);
}
.kk-card-img img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10px;
  width: calc(100% - 20px);
  height: calc(100% - 20px);
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 18px;
  transition: transform .28s ease;
}
.kk-card-img > .kk-cover-fallback {
  inset: 10px;
  width: calc(100% - 20px);
  height: calc(100% - 20px);
  border-radius: 18px;
}
.kk-card:hover .kk-card-img img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.kk-cover-fallback {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, hsl(var(--hue, 210), 70%, 88%), hsl(calc(var(--hue, 210) + 40), 72%, 80%));
}
.kk-cover-letter {
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
}
.kk-card-wide-img > .kk-cover-fallback,
.kk-card-mini-thumb > .kk-cover-fallback {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.kk-card-body { padding: 22px 22px 24px; position: relative; }
.kk-card-body::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 20px;
  top: -8px;
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  background: var(--kids-yellow);
  clip-path: polygon(50% 0, 61% 35%, 98% 35%, 68% 57%, 79% 91%, 50% 70%, 21% 91%, 32% 57%, 2% 35%, 39% 35%);
  transform: rotate(8deg);
  transition: transform .26s cubic-bezier(.2, 1.5, .4, 1), opacity .2s ease;
  opacity: .9;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.kk-card:hover .kk-card-body::after { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.3); }
.kk-card-cat {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--type-ink, var(--kids-blue-ink));
  background: var(--type-soft, #E8F4FF);
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  padding: 5px 13px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform .22s ease;
}
.kk-card:hover .kk-card-cat { transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.06); }
.kk-card-cat-inline { font-size: .7rem; padding: 4px 10px; }
.kk-card-featured {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #8A5B00;
  background: #FFF3CF;
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  margin-left: 8px;
}
.kk-card-title {
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin: 0 0 9px;
  color: var(--kk-ink);
}
.kk-card-link .kk-card-title { color: var(--kk-ink); }
.kk-card-link:hover .kk-card-title { color: var(--kids-purple-ink); }
.kk-card-title-sm { font-size: 1.02rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0 0 5px; }
.kk-card-title-lg { font-size: 1.34rem; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.kk-card-title-xl { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.kk-card-title a, .kk-card-title-sm a, .kk-card-title-lg a, .kk-card-title-xl a { color: inherit; }
.kk-card-link:hover .kk-card-title-sm,
.kk-card-link:hover .kk-card-title-lg,
.kk-card-link:hover .kk-card-title-xl { color: var(--kids-purple-ink); }
.kk-card-excerpt {
  font-size: .93rem;
  color: var(--kk-ink-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.kk-link-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--kids-blue-ink);
  margin-top: 4px;
  transition: transform .24s ease;
}
.kk-card:hover .kk-link-arrow { transform: translateX(6px); }
.kk-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 3px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kids-muted);
}
.kk-meta-sm { font-size: .77rem; }
.kk-meta-sep { margin: 0 5px; opacity: .45; }
.kk-author-avatar { margin-right: 4px; border: 2px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(34, 36, 61, .12); }

/* Wide card */
.kk-card-wide {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 36, 61, .06);
  border-radius: var(--kids-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--kids-card);
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--kk-ink);
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.kk-card-wide:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow); color: var(--kk-ink); }
.kk-card-wide:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--kids-purple); outline-offset: 3px; }
.kk-card-wide-img { position: relative; min-height: 300px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--type-soft, #EEF4FF); }
.kk-card-wide-img img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .35s ease; }
.kk-card-wide:hover .kk-card-wide-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.kk-card-wide-body { padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px); display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.kk-card-top-labels { margin-bottom: 14px; }

/* Poem card */
.kk-card-poem {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 36, 61, .06);
  border-radius: var(--kids-radius);
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #FFFFFF 0%, var(--kids-pink) 100%);
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--kk-ink);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.kk-card-poem:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow); color: var(--kk-ink); }
.kk-card-poem:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--kids-purple); outline-offset: 3px; }
.kk-card-poem-inner { padding: 26px 26px 24px; position: relative; }
.kk-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: 4.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--kids-purple);
  opacity: .3;
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: 20px;
}
.kk-card-poem-text {
  font-family: var(--kk-font-tamil);
  font-size: .98rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--kk-ink-soft);
  white-space: pre-line;
  margin: 26px 0 18px;
}
.kk-card-poem .kk-card-title { margin-top: 4px; }
.kk-card-poem:hover .kk-card-title { color: var(--kids-pink-ink); }

/* Mini card */
.kk-card-mini {
  display: flex;
  gap: 13px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 11px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 36, 61, .06);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  height: 100%;
}
.kk-card-mini:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow); }
.kk-card-mini-link { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.kk-card-mini-link:hover { color: inherit; }
.kk-card-mini-link:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--kids-purple); outline-offset: 3px; }
.kk-card-mini-thumb {
  position: relative;
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--type-soft, #EEF4FF);
}
.kk-card-mini-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .3s ease; }
.kk-card-mini:hover .kk-card-mini-thumb img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.kk-card-mini-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.kk-card-mini-body .kk-card-cat { font-size: .68rem; padding: 3px 9px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.kk-card-mini-body h3 { font-size: .98rem; margin: 0; color: var(--kk-ink); line-height: 1.3; }
.kk-card-mini-link:hover h3 { color: var(--kids-purple-ink); }
.kk-card-mini-body .kk-cover-fallback { height: 76px; }

/* Discovery pick cards (Editor's Picks) */
.kk-picks-wrap {
  display: grid;
  gap: 14px;
  align-content: start;
}
.kk-pick-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 15px 16px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: var(--type-soft, #EEF4FF);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 36, 61, .06);
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--kk-ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .24s ease, box-shadow .24s ease;
}
.kk-pick-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--type-ink, var(--kids-blue)), var(--kids-purple));
  opacity: .85;
}
.kk-pick-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 13px;
  right: 46px;
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--type-ink, var(--kids-blue-ink));
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(.3);
  transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .28s cubic-bezier(.2, 1.5, .4, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.kk-pick-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(34, 36, 61, .14);
  color: var(--kk-ink);
}
.kk-pick-card:hover::after { opacity: .95; transform: scale(1); }
.kk-pick-card:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--kids-purple); outline-offset: 3px; }
.kk-pick-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  min-width: 46px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--type-ink, var(--kids-blue-ink));
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(34, 36, 61, .1);
  transition: transform .26s cubic-bezier(.2, 1.5, .4, 1);
}
.kk-pick-card:hover .kk-pick-icon { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08); }
.kk-pick-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.kk-pick-title { font-family: var(--kk-font-display); font-size: 1.03rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 6px 0 0; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--kk-ink); }
.kk-pick-card:hover .kk-pick-title { color: var(--kids-purple-ink); }
.kk-pick-arrow {
  color: var(--kids-muted);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform .24s ease, color .2s ease;
}
.kk-pick-card:hover .kk-pick-arrow { color: var(--kids-purple-ink); transform: translateX(5px); }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Featured section — "Little Stars"
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.kk-featured { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.kk-featured::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 216, 77, .18);
  right: -140px;
  top: 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.kk-featured::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(155, 123, 255, .14);
  left: -110px;
  bottom: 30px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.kk-featured .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Explore section
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.kk-explore { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFDF9 0%, var(--kids-cream) 100%); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.kk-explore::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(rgba(77, 184, 255, .22) 2px, transparent 2px),
    radial-gradient(rgba(255, 122, 112, .18) 2px, transparent 2px);
  background-size: 74px 74px, 96px 96px;
  background-position: 0 0, 34px 46px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .5;
}
.kk-explore .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.kk-explore-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.kk-explore-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 36, 61, .06);
  border-radius: var(--kids-radius);
  padding: 26px 24px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow-sm);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--kk-ink);
  transition: transform .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.kk-explore-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -40px;
  top: -40px;
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--type-soft, var(--kids-sky));
  opacity: .8;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.kk-explore-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow); color: var(--kk-ink); background: linear-gradient(155deg, #FFFFFF 35%, var(--type-soft, var(--kids-sky)) 100%); }
.kk-explore-card:hover::after { transform: scale(1.25); }
.kk-explore-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.kk-explore-icon {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  background: var(--type-soft, var(--kids-sky));
  color: var(--type-ink, var(--kids-blue-ink));
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
  transition: transform .22s ease;
}
.kk-explore-card:hover .kk-explore-icon { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.07); }
.kk-explore-card h3 { font-size: 1.22rem; margin: 0; }
.kk-explore-card p { font-size: .92rem; margin: 0; color: var(--kk-muted); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.55; }
.kk-explore-arrow {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--type-ink, var(--kids-blue-ink));
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.kk-explore-card:hover .kk-explore-arrow { gap: 11px; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Promo card (Editor's picks side card)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.kk-promo-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 260px;
  border-radius: var(--kids-radius);
  background:
    radial-gradient(420px 220px at 85% 0%, rgba(255, 216, 77, .4), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(150deg, #1668B8 0%, #6B4BE0 60%, #9B7BFF 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(74, 56, 176, .3);
  padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.kk-promo-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.kk-promo-inner h3 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.8rem); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.kk-promo-inner p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .9); font-weight: 700; font-size: .97rem; margin-bottom: 22px; line-height: 1.6; }
.kk-promo-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--kids-yellow);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.kk-promo-bubble { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; z-index: 1; }
.kk-promo-bubble-1 { width: 150px; height: 150px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); right: -40px; top: -40px; }
.kk-promo-bubble-2 { width: 80px; height: 80px; background: rgba(101, 214, 165, .4); right: 18%; bottom: -30px; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Student CTA band
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.kk-cta {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 12% 20%, rgba(255, 216, 77, .35), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(130deg, #1668B8 0%, #6B4BE0 55%, #9B7BFF 100%);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
  padding: clamp(38px, 6vw, 68px) clamp(24px, 5vw, 64px);
  margin: clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px) 0;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(58, 47, 150, .3);
}
.kk-cta .kk-cta-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 640px; }
.kk-cta h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.6vw, 2.7rem); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.kk-cta p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92); font-size: 1.08rem; margin-bottom: 26px; font-weight: 700; }
.kk-cta .kk-cta-note {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: .85rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.kk-cta-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.kk-cta-bubble-1 { width: 170px; height: 170px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); right: 6%; top: -50px; }
.kk-cta-bubble-2 { width: 96px; height: 96px; background: rgba(255, 216, 77, .35); right: 22%; bottom: -30px; }
.kk-cta-bubble-3 { width: 54px; height: 54px; background: rgba(255, 122, 112, .55); right: 12%; bottom: 34%; }
.kk-cta-bubble-4 { width: 30px; height: 30px; background: rgba(101, 214, 165, .75); right: 34%; top: 28%; }
.kk-cta .kk-cta-art {
  position: absolute;
  right: clamp(10px, 4vw, 56px);
  bottom: 18px;
  font-size: clamp(64px, 12vw, 132px);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: .28;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.kk-cta .btn-kk-yellow { font-size: 1.05rem; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Content detail page
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.kk-detail {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px) 0 clamp(40px, 6vw, 72px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 320px at 0% 10%, rgba(77, 184, 255, .16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 320px at 100% 30%, rgba(155, 123, 255, .14), transparent 60%),
    var(--kids-sky);
}
.kk-detail::before,
.kk-detail::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.kk-detail::before { width: 230px; height: 230px; background: rgba(255, 216, 77, .3); left: -90px; bottom: -60px; }
.kk-detail::after { width: 180px; height: 180px; background: rgba(101, 214, 165, .3); right: -70px; top: 60px; }

.kk-detail > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.kk-detail .kk-reading-wrap {
  max-width: 880px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 36, 61, .05);
  border-radius: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow);
  padding: clamp(24px, 4vw, 52px);
}
.kk-breadcrumb {
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kids-muted);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}
.kk-breadcrumb a { color: var(--kids-muted); }
.kk-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--kids-purple-ink); text-decoration: underline; }
.kk-detail-cat {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  text-transform: none;
  color: var(--type-ink, var(--kids-blue-ink));
  background: var(--type-soft, #E8F4FF);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.kk-detail h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.7rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.14;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.kk-detail-cover {
  border-radius: var(--kids-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 26px 0;
  background: var(--kids-sky);
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow-sm);
}
.kk-detail-cover img { width: 100%; display: block; }
.kk-detail-content {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--kk-ink-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.kk-detail-content p { margin-bottom: 1.35em; }
.kk-detail-content p:first-of-type::first-letter {
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: 3.2em;
  float: left;
  line-height: .86;
  margin: 6px 12px 0 0;
  color: var(--kids-purple-ink);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.kk-poem { text-align: center; max-width: 700px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.kk-poem p:first-of-type::first-letter { float: none; font-size: 1em; margin: 0; }
.kk-detail-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kids-sky), var(--kids-pink));
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  margin: 38px 0 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--kids-line);
}
.kk-author-portrait {
  width: 128px;
  height: 128px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 5px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow);
  position: relative;
}
.kk-author-portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 22%;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.kk-author-portrait-fallback {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kids-sky), var(--kids-pink));
}
.kk-detail-author-avatar {
  width: 118px;
  height: 118px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kids-blue), var(--kids-purple));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.kk-detail-author-body { min-width: 0; }
.kk-detail-author h4 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.4vw, 1.3rem); margin: 0 0 6px; line-height: 1.25; }
.kk-detail-author p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--kids-muted); margin: 0; font-weight: 700; }
.kk-author-school {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .95rem !important;
  color: var(--kids-purple-ink) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72);
  border: 1px solid var(--kids-line);
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  padding: 7px 14px;
  width: fit-content;
  max-width: 100%;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.kk-author-school i { flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.kk-author-school span { min-width: 0; overflow-wrap: anywhere; }
.kk-author-tagline { font-size: .85rem !important; }

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .kk-detail-author { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; padding: 20px 18px; }
  .kk-author-portrait { width: 96px; height: 96px; }
  .kk-detail-author-avatar { width: 86px; height: 86px; font-size: 2rem; }
}
.kk-related-title {
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: clamp(34px, 5vw, 52px) 0 24px;
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 2px dashed var(--kids-line);
}
.kk-detail-content a { color: var(--kids-blue-ink); text-decoration: underline; }
.kk-detail-content blockquote {
  border-left: 5px solid var(--kids-purple);
  background: var(--kids-sky);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  margin: 20px 0;
  border-radius: 0 18px 18px 0;
  color: var(--kk-ink-soft);
  font-style: italic;
}
.kk-detail-content img { border-radius: 18px; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Search page
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.kk-search-page {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 60px) 0 clamp(44px, 6vw, 72px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 300px at 10% 0%, rgba(77, 184, 255, .18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 300px at 90% 10%, rgba(255, 216, 77, .22), transparent 60%),
    var(--kids-sky);
}
.kk-search-page h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.7rem); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.kk-search-count { color: var(--kk-muted); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 30px; }
.kk-search-wrap { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 1140px; }
.kk-search-head { max-width: 640px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.kk-search-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid #D8ECFF;
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  padding: 8px 8px 8px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 22px 0 18px;
  transition: border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.kk-search-box:focus-within { border-color: var(--kids-blue); box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(77, 184, 255, .28); }
.kk-search-box input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(.98rem, 2vw, 1.12rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--kk-ink);
  padding: 10px 0;
}
.kk-search-box input::placeholder { color: #9AA0BC; }
.kk-search-box .btn { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   About page
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.kk-about-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(44px, 6vw, 84px) 0 clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px);
  text-align: center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 20% 0%, rgba(155, 123, 255, .18), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 80% 10%, rgba(101, 214, 165, .2), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--kids-sky), #FFFDF9);
}
.kk-about-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 216, 77, .3);
  left: -70px;
  top: 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.kk-about-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 122, 112, .25);
  right: -50px;
  bottom: -30px;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.kk-about-hero > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.kk-about-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.2rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.kk-about-hero .lede { font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem); color: var(--kk-ink-soft); max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto; font-weight: 600; }
.kk-about-hero .accent { color: var(--kids-coral-ink); }
.kk-about-hero .kk-kicker { margin: 0 auto 18px; }

.kk-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr)); gap: 22px; }
.kk-step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 36, 61, .06);
  border-radius: var(--kids-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.kk-step:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow); }
.kk-step-icon {
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  background: var(--type-soft, var(--kids-sky));
  color: var(--type-ink, var(--kids-blue-ink));
}
.kk-step-num {
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--kids-muted);
  background: var(--kids-cream);
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.kk-step h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 8px 0; }
.kk-step p { font-size: .93rem; color: var(--kk-ink-soft); font-weight: 600; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

.kk-about-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--kids-line);
  color: var(--kk-ink);
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .98rem;
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow-sm);
  transition: transform .18s ease, background .18s ease;
}
.kk-about-chip:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); background: var(--kids-cream); color: var(--kk-ink); }

.kk-values-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.kk-value-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 36, 61, .06);
  border-radius: var(--kids-radius);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow-sm);
}
.kk-value-card .kk-value-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: var(--type-soft, var(--kids-sky));
  color: var(--type-ink, var(--kids-blue-ink));
}
.kk-value-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.kk-value-card p { font-size: .93rem; margin: 0; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Auth / Login page
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.kk-auth { min-height: 100vh; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.kk-auth-left {
  background:
    radial-gradient(500px 300px at 20% 10%, rgba(255, 216, 77, .35), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(150deg, #1668B8 0%, #6B4BE0 60%, #9B7BFF 100%);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(40px, 5vw, 64px) clamp(28px, 4vw, 52px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.kk-auth-left::before,
.kk-auth-left::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.kk-auth-left::before { width: 240px; height: 240px; right: -80px; top: -60px; }
.kk-auth-left::after { width: 160px; height: 160px; left: -60px; bottom: -50px; background: rgba(255, 216, 77, .25); }
.kk-auth-left > div { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.kk-auth-left .kk-brand { color: #fff !important; font-size: 1.9rem; margin-bottom: 30px; display: inline-flex; }
.kk-auth-left .kk-brand span { color: var(--kids-yellow) !important; }
.kk-auth-quote {
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  color: #fff;
}
.kk-auth-features { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.kk-auth-features li {
  padding: 9px 0;
  font-size: .97rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 11px;
}
.kk-auth-features li i { color: var(--kids-yellow); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.kk-auth-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px) 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(520px 300px at 90% 6%, rgba(155, 123, 255, .18), transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(460px 300px at 4% 92%, rgba(255, 216, 77, .26), transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--kids-sky), #FFFDF9);
}
.kk-auth-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation-name: kk-bubble-float-2;
  animation-duration: 11s;
  animation-timing-function: ease-in-out;
  animation-iteration-count: infinite;
}
.kk-auth-bubble-1 { width: 90px; height: 90px; left: -26px; top: 8%; background: rgba(77, 184, 255, .22); --d: 13s; }
.kk-auth-bubble-2 { width: 46px; height: 46px; right: 7%; top: 14%; background: rgba(255, 122, 112, .35); --d: 9s; --dl: -3s; animation-name: kk-bubble-float-3; }
.kk-auth-bubble-3 { width: 26px; height: 26px; right: 16%; bottom: 16%; background: rgba(101, 214, 165, .6); --d: 7s; --dl: -1.5s; }
.kk-auth-bubble-4 { width: 120px; height: 120px; right: -40px; bottom: -30px; background: rgba(155, 123, 255, .18); --d: 15s; --dl: -6s; }
.kk-auth-bubble-5 { width: 16px; height: 16px; left: 12%; bottom: 22%; background: var(--kids-yellow); --d: 6s; --dl: -2s; animation-name: kk-bubble-float-1; }
.kk-auth-art {
  position: relative;
  width: min(340px, 88%);
  margin: 6px 0 30px;
}
.kk-auth-art svg { width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
.kk-auth-art .kk-art-float { animation: kk-floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite; transform-origin: 50% 60%; }
.kk-auth-art .kk-art-float-b { animation: kk-floaty-sm 7.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.kk-auth-art .kk-art-float-c { animation: kk-drift 9s ease-in-out infinite; }
.kk-auth-form {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 430px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 36, 61, .06);
  border-radius: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px);
  padding: clamp(26px, 4vw, 40px);
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow);
}
.kk-auth-form h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.kk-auth-form .subtitle { color: var(--kk-muted); margin-bottom: 26px; font-weight: 700; }
.kk-auth-form .form-label { font-family: var(--kk-font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--kk-ink); }
.kk-auth-form .form-control {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--kids-line);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: #FBFCFF;
}
.kk-auth-form .form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--kids-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(77, 184, 255, .18);
  background: #fff;
}
.kk-auth-form .btn-kk { padding: 13px 24px; }
.kk-demo-box {
  background: var(--kids-cream);
  border: 2px dashed #F2D9A0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  margin-top: 24px;
  font-size: .86rem;
  color: var(--kk-ink-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.kk-demo-box h6 {
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--kids-orange-ink);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Badges / empty / alerts / pagination
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.kk-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: .76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.kk-badge-draft { background: #F1F3FA; color: #4C5170; border-color: #E2E6F3; }
.kk-badge-pending { background: #FFF3D6; color: #8A6116; border-color: #F7E3AE; }
.kk-badge-approved { background: #E6FAF3; color: #0E7A5F; border-color: #C7EEDF; }
.kk-badge-published { background: #E8F4FF; color: #1668B8; border-color: #CBE6FF; }
.kk-badge-rejected { background: #FFECEA; color: #C1351F; border-color: #FBD5CF; }
.kk-badge-unpublished { background: #F1EDFF; color: #5A3BD6; border-color: #E0D8FF; }

.kk-empty {
  text-align: center;
  padding: clamp(36px, 5vw, 56px) 24px;
  border: 2px dashed #DCE4F5;
  border-radius: var(--kids-radius);
  background: #fff;
}
.kk-empty-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--kids-blue);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.kk-empty-title { font-family: var(--kk-font-display); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--kk-ink); margin: 0; }
.kk-empty-hint { color: var(--kk-muted); font-size: .92rem; margin-top: 8px; font-weight: 600; }

.alert { border-radius: 20px; font-size: .92rem; font-weight: 700; border: none; }

.pagination .page-link {
  border: none;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--kk-ink);
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .9rem;
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill) !important;
  margin: 0 4px;
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow-sm);
  transition: background .18s ease, color .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.pagination .page-link:hover { background: var(--kids-sky); color: var(--kids-blue-ink); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kids-blue-ink), var(--kids-purple-ink));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(107, 75, 224, .3);
}

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Filter tabs (magazine)
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.kk-tabs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 9px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.kk-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--kk-ink-soft);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--kids-line);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--kids-shadow-sm);
  transition: background .18s ease, color .18s ease, transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
}
.kk-tab:hover {
  background: var(--type-soft, var(--kids-sky));
  color: var(--type-ink, var(--kids-blue-ink));
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.kk-tab.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kids-blue-ink), var(--kids-purple-ink));
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(107, 75, 224, .28);
}
.kk-tab .count {
  font-size: .72rem;
  background: rgba(34, 36, 61, .08);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
}
.kk-tab.active .count { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .24); }

/* Page header (magazine / listing) */
.kk-page-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: clamp(30px, 4vw, 54px) 0 clamp(18px, 3vw, 30px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 260px at 85% 0%, rgba(155, 123, 255, .16), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 260px at 5% 10%, rgba(77, 184, 255, .16), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--kids-sky), #FFFDF9);
}
.kk-page-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: -.02em; }
.kk-page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.kk-page-hero .kk-result-note { color: var(--kk-muted); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.kk-page-hero .kk-tabs { margin-top: 22px; margin-bottom: 0; }
.kk-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.kk-filter-bar .form-select,
.kk-filter-bar .form-control {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--kids-line);
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .9rem;
  background-color: #fff;
}
.kk-filter-bar .form-select:focus,
.kk-filter-bar .form-control:focus { border-color: var(--kids-blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(77, 184, 255, .18); }
.kk-filter-bar .input-group {
  max-width: 320px;
  flex: 1 1 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--kids-line);
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  background: #fff;
  transition: border-color .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.kk-filter-bar .input-group:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--kids-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(77, 184, 255, .18);
}
.kk-filter-bar .input-group .form-control {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  padding-left: 16px;
}
.kk-filter-bar .input-group .form-control:focus { box-shadow: none; }
.kk-filter-bar .input-group .btn {
  border-radius: 0 var(--kids-pill) var(--kids-pill) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kids-blue-ink), var(--kids-purple-ink));
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  padding-inline: 18px;
}
.kk-filter-bar .input-group .btn:hover { filter: brightness(1.1); }
.kk-filter-bar form.d-flex { gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.kk-filter-bar .form-select { min-width: 130px; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Footer
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
.kk-footer {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: clamp(30px, 5vw, 60px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(600px 300px at 10% 0%, rgba(77, 184, 255, .35), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(600px 320px at 90% 20%, rgba(155, 123, 255, .35), transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(165deg, #EFF3FF 0%, #F6F0FF 55%, #FFF7E8 100%);
  color: var(--kk-ink-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(34, 36, 61, .05);
}
.kk-footer .kk-footer-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.kk-footer-bubble-1 { width: 180px; height: 180px; background: rgba(77, 184, 255, .22); left: -60px; bottom: -70px; }
.kk-footer-bubble-2 { width: 120px; height: 120px; background: rgba(255, 216, 77, .3); right: 8%; top: -50px; }
.kk-footer-bubble-3 { width: 60px; height: 60px; background: rgba(255, 122, 112, .3); right: 24%; bottom: 40px; }
.kk-footer .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.kk-footer .kk-brand { font-size: 1.3rem; display: inline-flex; margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--kk-ink) !important; }
.kk-footer .kk-brand span { color: var(--kids-purple-ink); }
.kk-footer-tagline {
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--kids-coral-ink);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.kk-footer-desc { font-size: .93rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--kk-ink-soft); font-weight: 600; max-width: 320px; }
.kk-footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: .01em;
  color: var(--kk-ink);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
}
.kk-footer-heading::before {
  content: '';
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--kids-mint);
}
.kk-footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.kk-footer-links li { margin-bottom: 9px; }
.kk-footer-links a {
  color: var(--kk-ink-soft);
  font-size: .93rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  transition: color .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.kk-footer-links a::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #CFC9F5;
  transition: background .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}
.kk-footer-links a:hover { color: var(--kids-purple-ink); transform: translateX(3px); }
.kk-footer-links a:hover::before { background: var(--kids-purple); transform: scale(1.4); }
.kk-footer-cta-text { font-size: .93rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--kk-ink-soft); font-weight: 600; }
.kk-footer-divider { border-color: rgba(34, 36, 61, .1); margin: 0; }
.kk-footer-copy { font-size: .85rem; margin: 0; color: var(--kids-muted); font-weight: 700; }
.kk-footer-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 6px; }
.kk-footer-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 36, 61, .07);
  border-radius: var(--kids-pill);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  font-family: var(--kk-font-display);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--kk-ink);
  transition: transform .18s ease, background .18s ease;
}
.kk-footer-pill:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); background: #fff; color: var(--kids-purple-ink); }

/* Back to top */
.kk-back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--kids-blue-ink), var(--kids-purple-ink));
  color: #fff;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(107, 75, 224, .4);
  z-index: 99;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}
.kk-back-to-top:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateY(-4px); }
.kk-back-to-top.visible { display: flex; }

/* Misc */
.kk-display-heading { font-family: var(--kk-font-display); }
.kk-display-heading-sm { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.kk-display-heading-md { font-size: 1.7rem; }
.kk-display-heading-lg { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.9rem); }
.kk-reading-wrap { max-width: var(--kk-reading-width); margin: 0 auto; }
.kk-detail-content { overflow-wrap: break-word; word-wrap: break-word; }

/* ------------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive
   ------------------------------------------------------------ */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .kk-explore-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .kk-sky > .hide-md { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .kk-header { padding: 8px 0; }
  .kk-nav-inner { border-radius: 26px; padding: 10px 12px; }
  .kk-nav-mobile-list .kk-nav-link { padding: 10px 13px !important; font-size: .95rem; }
  .kk-nav-right { width: auto; margin-left: auto; padding-bottom: 0; justify-content: flex-end; }
  .kk-search-form { display: none !important; }
  .kk-hero-art { margin-top: 10px; }
  .kk-hero .lede { max-width: 100%; }
  .kk-card-wide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .kk-card-wide-img { min-height: 220px; }
  .kk-card-wide-body { padding: 24px; }
  .kk-cta .kk-cta-art { opacity: .16; }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .kk-hero::before { width: 170px; height: 170px; left: -80px; }
  .kk-hero::after { width: 120px; height: 120px; right: -50px; }
  .kk-hero-dot-3 { display: none; }
  .kk-hero-cta { width: 100%; }
  .kk-hero-cta .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  .kk-cat-strip { margin-top: 0; }
  .kk-cat-row { justify-content: flex-start; overflow-x: auto; flex-wrap: nowrap; padding-bottom: 8px; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; scrollbar-width: none; }
  .kk-cat-row::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .kk-cat-chip { flex-shrink: 0; }
  .kk-explore-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .kk-section-header { align-items: flex-start; }
  .kk-section-header .kk-link-more { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: .85rem; }
  .kk-detail .kk-reading-wrap { border-radius: 24px; padding: 22px 18px 28px; }
  .kk-detail-content { font-size: 1.02rem; line-height: 1.85; }
  .kk-card, .kk-card-wide, .kk-card-poem { min-height: 44px; }
  .kk-cta { border-radius: 26px; }
  .kk-cta-bubble-1 { width: 110px; height: 110px; }
  .kk-cta-bubble-2 { width: 70px; height: 70px; }
  .kk-search-box { padding-left: 16px; }
  .kk-search-box .btn { padding-inline: 18px; }
  .kk-auth-left { padding: 36px 24px; }
  /* Fewer background bubbles on small screens — keep the motion, drop the clutter */
  .kk-sky > .l-bg, .kk-sky > .hide-sm, .kk-sky > .d-pencil { display: none; }
  .kk-sky > .d-cloud { width: 54px; height: 20px; }
  .kk-sky > .d-cloud::before { width: 26px; height: 26px; top: -12px; }
  .kk-sky > .d-cloud::after { width: 18px; height: 18px; top: -8px; }
  .kk-auth-art { width: min(260px, 92%); margin-bottom: 22px; }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .kk-nav-inner { padding: 9px 10px; }
  .kk-brand { font-size: 1.18rem; }
  .kk-brand-mark { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 11px; font-size: .95rem; }
  .btn-nav-login, .btn-nav-join { padding: 8px 15px; font-size: .85rem; }
  .kk-card-body { padding: 18px 18px 20px; }
  .kk-card-title { font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .kk-kicker { font-size: .74rem; padding: 5px 12px 5px 9px; }
  .kk-step { padding: 24px 18px; }
  .kk-footer-desc { max-width: 100%; }
}

@media (max-width: 419.98px) {
  .kk-nav-right { gap: 6px !important; }
  .kk-search-icon-btn { width: 36px; height: 36px; }
  .kk-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 8.4vw, 2.4rem); }
  .kk-hero-badge { font-size: .8rem; padding: 7px 13px; }
  .kk-explore-card { padding: 22px 20px 24px; }
  .kk-explore-icon { width: 54px; height: 54px; font-size: 1.5rem; border-radius: 18px; }
  .kk-sky > .hide-xs { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 359.98px) {
  .kk-nav-right { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .btn-nav-login, .btn-nav-join { flex: 1 1 auto; }
  .kk-kicker { max-width: 100%; }
  .kk-cta { padding: 30px 18px; }
}

/* No horizontal scrolling ever */
body.kk-public { overflow-x: hidden; }