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Rui tells himself that if he just works harder, sings better, dances cleaner, smiles brighter, maybe the comments will stop.
They don't.
By the time his body gives out, Wumuti, Hyun, and Haru are left wondering why he thought he had to carry the weight alone.
Or: Rui learns that being loved has never depended on being perfect.