In the realm of the popular MOBA game, a mighty swordsman named Aroan finds himself consumed by frustration and rage. Desperate for victory, he succumbs to the allure of copious amounts of caffeine, hoping it will fuel his performance. Yet, despite his valiant efforts, he remains trapped in a cycle of defeat, burdened by the incompetence of his four novice teammates who constantly hinder his progress. Overwhelmed by this predicament, Aroan seeks solace in the virtual world, neglecting his real-life responsibilities and disregarding the beauty of nature that surrounds him.
However, just as Aroan teeters on the edge of despair, a wise and enigmatic figure named Venti enters his life. Venti, an experienced mentor, casts a transformative spell on Aroan's existence. Suddenly, everything changes. Venti becomes a guiding light, helping Aroan to rediscover his purpose and embrace his true potential.
With Venti's guidance, Aroan realizes that his obsession with the game has blinded him to the wonders of the natural world and the responsibilities he has neglected. As he ventures outside, Aroan becomes attuned to the harmony of the earth, the gentle sway of the trees, and the soothing melody of birdsong. Nature becomes his sanctuary, a place where he can find balance and peace.
Through Venti's mentorship, Aroan's priorities shift. He no longer seeks validation solely through virtual victories but instead focuses on personal growth and self-improvement. With newfound wisdom and a refreshed perspective, Aroan becomes a beacon of inspiration, both in the game and in his everyday life. He learns to uplift and support his teammates, fostering a sense of camaraderie rather than succumbing to frustration.
It's horrible to don a mask.
Most wear some kind of mask in their life--and for the most part, they're never of the best quality. All they cause is useless self-destruction and pain, but the good thing about them is that they can hide some ugly part of you that you don't want to show to the world.
They're always a step down from what you think they'd be, always a notch lower than expectations, and always a lie to hide from the reality around us.
...of course, there are those that can see through those masks too, and it's supposed that Arceus created these humans to keep the world's sanity.
That's all Avis wishes for, because it's nearly impossible to find any semblance of peace in this midst of war and chaos. To him, that's staying alone; staying out of others' business, and for the first seventeen years of his life, he's done that pretty well.
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Avis can only hide in the shadow of his twin brother's strength, stranded in a country ravaged by war and destruction--and he tries to live his life in the darkness peacefully. He doesn't need to be noticed by everyone.
The illusion of a functional, ideal life, however, is shattered when his family's balance is destroyed, and he thus dons his first mask.
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For all his life, Avis had been taught that disaster was bad. For the most part, he's believed that much--he only needs to think of ungraceful piles of debris and blood-caked grounds to be convinced of that.
At eighteen, he finds himself starting to doubt it--just a little.
He can hate disaster for tearing his life to pieces, but he can't quite hate it for granting him something better than a miracle.
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Tonight, these children don their masks.