Jack sat in front of the mirror, slowly painting his face to resemble that of a clown. His eyes stared blankly, seemingly peering into the depths of his own soul. He carefully applied the makeup, and the corners of his mouth lifted gradually, forming a smile. It was a smile that appeared slow, accompanied by vacant eyes. As he continued, his gaze became sharper and more intense.
"What a beautiful night..." Jack murmured softly.
There were millions of mixed emotions swirling within him—anger, sadness, stress, depression, pressure, shame, sorrow... Yet, those feelings seemed to vanish instantly as his face was adorned with white makeup and painted blood on the left side.
