Take off Your Mask, Ishikawa Manhua

As the days turned into weeks, Izawa's determination only grew stronger. He couldn't shake the image of Ishikawa's face from his mind, the brief glimpse haunting his every thought. He knew he had to uncover the mystery behind the mask, no matter the cost. One night, as the city shimmered with lights and shadows, Izawa found himself standing outside Ishikawa's apartment building. His heart pounded in his chest as he pressed the buzzer, hoping beyond hope that she would answer. After what felt like an eternity, the door creaked open, revealing Ishikawa standing before him, her mask nowhere in sight. In that moment, time seemed to stand still as Izawa stared into Ishikawa's eyes, now fully exposed to him. What he saw took his breath away – a vulnerability and beauty that he had never imagined. Without a word, Ishikawa reached out and gently touched his cheek, a silent invitation into her world. And as they stood there, bathed in the soft glow of the streetlights, Izawa finally understood. The mask had never been a barrier; it had been a shield, protecting Ishikawa's delicate heart from a world that could be cruel and unkind. In that moment, Ishikawa no longer needed it, for Izawa had shown her the power of trust and love. And as they embraced, two souls unmasked, the city around them faded into the background, leaving only the warmth of their newfound connection. In a world where masks were the norm, Ishikawa and Izawa had found a love that was true and pure - a love that needed no disguises.