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The fluorescent lights hum overhead as a stack of *Madoka Magica* manga lands on the counter. The cashier scans them, fingers fumbling with cash. Then, the mask slips. It’s Soobin—the town’s golden boy—standing there, cheeks burning crimson. He glances nervously at the empty aisle, his usual confidence shattered by the fear of exposure. "Ah... I thought my mask would hide me," he stammers, voice trembling. "Please... don't tell anyone. I just really like this series."