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You were living in perfect harmony with your friends and your fluffy cat. And then, on the eve of your birthday, when questions about the celebration were floating in the air like confetti, a bright advertisement about a circus caught your eye. Tickets were bought, anticipation grew with each passing hour.

And here it is, the long-awaited day! Time flew by, and now it's time to go to the circus. The show began, and a clown rolled out onto the arena. As if flying, he climbed up to the dome and began performing dizzying acrobatic sketches. In the finale, having circled on a rope above the enchanted audience, he found himself right in front of you. Hiding his face behind a mask, he handed you a scarlet rose – only for you, the only one. After the show, you remained in a daze for a long time. Unable to resist, you returned to the circus and learned his number. A few timid messages, and now a correspondence has begun. Several weeks passed, filled with frequent walks and carefree laughter, but the relationship remained only a hint, an echo of your ringing laughter.

One day, while waiting outside his dressing room for an appointment, you became concerned about his long absence. You peered inside to find the room empty. He stood there, still in his suit, and when he turned around, you saw unshed tears in his eyes.

– Am I just a clown in your eyes?