WHEN THE MASK COMES OFF

Hana tightened her grip around her concert ticket as she walked toward the venue, her lightstick swinging excitedly in her other hand.

She smiled to herself.

Finally... today was the day.

After months of waiting, she was finally going to see the face of the person she adored the most—the girl behind the mask of Roa. 🎭💜

She was absolutely over the moon today.

Her phone buzzed.

Friend: “Are you going?”

Hana: “Of course... I'll miss you. I hope you'll come too... 🥺”

Friend: “Girl, get out of my way! 😂”

Hana: “😂😂 Hmm... 🥺”

Friend: “You're seriously going alone?” 🫨

Hana smiled at the screen before typing back.

Hana: “I'm not going alone. I'm going with Roa's entire fandom.” 😂

She couldn't help laughing.

Going alone didn't bother her. She had waited too long for today to let anything ruin it.

Hana had followed Roa since her first mysterious performance. She had listened to every song, watched every performance, and spent countless nights wondering about the girl behind the mask.

I wonder what Roa looks like...

Hmm... She must be as beautiful as her voice. 😍❤️

Oh! I suddenly thought about what dress she'll wear today. Maybe she'll wear the one she collaborated with that designer for. She'll look pretty in it... 💗

Finally, Hana arrived.

The moment she reached the concert venue, she stopped walking.

Thousands of fans filled the area. It felt like everyone had come to see Roa's face.

Purple lights flashed across the entrance, and banners covered the walls. The whole place felt like a fairy tale. Fans excitedly talked about the same thing.

The face reveal. 🎭

“Do you think she'll actually remove the mask?”

“Of course she will!”

“I can't wait!”

“Me too!”

Hana moved toward the ticket line. There were fans distributing freebies too.

“Ohh, I got Roa's photo card! She looks so pretty in this! 😍”

Finally, it was her turn.

Inside the stadium, beautiful purple lights covered the entire space, making the concert feel even more dreamy. Hana found her seat and settled in.

A fan sitting nearby started a conversation.

Fan: “Hiii!”

Hana: “Oh, hii!”

Fan: “Is this your first time?”

Hana: “No, it's not my first time. I've actually been here many times...”

Fan: “Ohh, by the way, are you excited for Roa's face reveal?” 😄

Hana: “Yea!! I am!” 😊

Suddenly, the lights went out.

The crowd screamed.

A single spotlight appeared on the stage.

Roa stepped into it.

Hana's eyes widened.

She had watched Roa perform many times, but seeing her on a stage always felt different and dreamy. 💗

Wow... she looks so pretty. Her voice is so dreamy. I can't get over it.

Oh wait, did she actually check the fan banners? I hope she'll reveal her face soon... 😫

Now it's the time...

The entire stadium was dimly lit as the final song came to an end.

The crowd erupted into cheers.

But Roa didn't leave the stage.

Instead, she slowly walked toward the center.

The lights began to fade.

One by one, the screams disappeared.

The entire arena fell silent.

Hana's heart raced.

This was it...

Roa slowly raised her hand toward the mask covering her face. 🎭

Is she...

To be continued... 🍂