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 - **Counter bug (diagnosed in code 2026-11-12):** the pill shows `decided/total` for the current section. **Returns arrive wearing their previous decision** (the section payload joins `swipes.action`), so a fresh second-looks-only batch instantly counts as fully decided — a new batch paints "2/2" before it is touched, and the hot/complete state fires prematurely. Swiping then increments optimistically on top (`sectDecided++`), so the count runs past the total — "3/2", "4/2". **Fix sketch:** count a card as decided only if decided *during this section* (server per-item flag from events stamped with this section_id — the source `section_counts` already uses); clamp to total; keep the hot state off until a real in-section decision exists.
 - **Dry-catalog messaging (pulled forward from the Dry-pool UX note below):** when the fresh pool is 0 the deck silently degrades to returns-only sections (2–3 cards: ≤5 returns budget, one-shot per item, family caps) — by design but confusing. v1.1: surface the state ("Catalog fully reviewed — fresh listings arrive with the next 08:30 import; showing second looks") whenever a composed/forged batch reports `new: 0`, and label forge results accordingly so it never silently drips 2 cards again.
 
+### Batch formula v2 + fresh counter + empty state + Second Look pop (requested live 2026-11-12 evening, round 2)
+
+Glenn's words: *"Alright lets add a new counter to the top of 'bikes lef' or something to indicate how many bikes are fresh. I think if there is no more new bikes, the empty page (all bikes gone through) should say 'no more new bikes!'. Maybe there is already but I didn't read it. Make the UI more pronounced so I can see it clearly. One more thing, I think there should be 25 bikes at a time, min 2 of second look. So say there is 5 bikes left, those 5 fresh bikes are listed, with the rest being second looks. Ok last thing, the Second Look indicator, make it more pronounced visually. Change the color a bit so it pops a bit more."*
+
+- **Fresh counter (header):** new chip in the top header showing **fresh (undecided) bikes left** — extend `/api/stats` with `fresh` (active listings with no swipe — the exact NEW_POOL predicate). Header pill gains `<b>K</b> fresh`. When 0, the state of the hunt reads at a glance.
+- **Empty state, loud:** the exhausted screen becomes prominent **"No more new bikes!"** (today `.empty` says a quiet "You're all caught up" and the report screen can mask it in section mode). Show whenever the deck can serve *nothing* at all (no fresh, no eligible second looks, no wildcards); keep "New bikes arrive nightly — next import 08:30".
+- **Batch formula v2** *(amends the frozen ≤5-returns rule — build-time UI-SPEC/P3 note):* every batch targets **25 cards**. Fresh first (up to 23 slots); **≥2 second looks per batch whenever eligible stock exists** *(reading Glenn's "min 2": a full-fresh day = 23 fresh + 2 second looks; veto line if he wants pure-fresh instead)*; when fresh < 23, second looks **fill the remainder up to 25** (his example: 5 fresh + 20 second looks); leftover fresh rolls to the next batch. Limits kept: ≤2 re-noped returns per batch; family cap relaxes for fill-returns when needed (build detail); returns stay one-shot. Fresh exhausted → second-looks-only batches; returns exhausted → fresh-only batches; both → the loud empty state.
+  - *Noted consequence:* with fill-to-25, the one-shot second-look pool (~30 remaining as of tonight) burns through in a batch or two — after that only nightly imports feed the deck. Re-offer policy (e.g. re-eligible after everything's had its turn) stays queued (option (c) below); revisit after living with v2.
+- **Second Look band pops:** `.band.sl` is currently near-invisible (white at ~10% on dark); re-tint to a distinct **violet accent** (bold fill + border) on card face + info view. Wildcard stays amber for contrast.
+- **UI-SPEC amendments at build:** §11 tap flow (already queued) + `.band.sl` palette + empty-state copy + header fresh counter.
+
 ### Shortcuts
 - Arrow keys: Left = Nope, Right = Like, Up = Maybe, **Down = back one** *(read as: undo the last swipe — confirm at spec time)*. **Esc** = exit fullscreen views.
 - Feasibility: trivial — keyboard invokes the exact actions gestures/buttons already call (undo exists). Care: ignore keys while a text input has focus; prevent arrow-key page scroll. Desktop/Bluetooth-keyboard benefit only; the app is reachable from any tailnet device (MacBook included).
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 ## Version map
 
 - **v1.0** — shipped 2026-11-12: the working loop (Phases 1–4 — catalog, swipe deck, personalization, deployed stack + nightly automation). Gitea release `v1.0.0`.
-- **v1.1** — QOL batch, spec'd 2026-11-12 (`BACKLOG.md`): keyboard shortcuts · info-first tap flow · option C photos (fit + blurred backdrop) · minimal rubric + debug "why" toggle · section-counter fix + dry-catalog messaging (added 2026-11-12 evening). No data reset.
+- **v1.1** — QOL batch, spec'd 2026-11-12 (`BACKLOG.md`): keyboard shortcuts · info-first tap flow · option C photos (fit + blurred backdrop) · minimal rubric + debug "why" toggle · section-counter fix + dry-catalog messaging · fresh counter + loud "No more new bikes!" empty state · batch formula v2 (25-target, second-look fill, ≥2 per batch) + Second Look band pop. No data reset.
 - **v1.2** — analytics suite (`BACKLOG.md`): full interaction capture + from-scratch ledger reset ("fresh start").
 
 ## v1 goal