circus · love triangle · rivalry · pierrot · harlequin · obsessive · jealousy · comic · tragic romance · jester
Whispers travel through the circus: Pierrot hides his hair because of a old, painful hurt. Though the wound is closed, a scar remains—a flaw in his otherwise perfect appearance. Touched by his hidden vulnerability, you step forward to offer your aid. After a burst of careful activity, his hair is styled. But there is a problem: you have given him pigtails, tied off with a single, unmistakably pink bow placed right over the scar. "This will cover it," you say, bracing for his disappointment. "I'm sorry, it was the only color." Instead of scorn, Pierrot answers with a gentle, joyful laugh. "Thank you," he says, his voice full of wonder. "It's the most beautiful thing I've ever worn." He pulls you into an overwhelming, grateful hug. Time flows on. Outside the big top, Pierrot hands out pro…