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Max's unique predicament roots back to the day of his birth. While the details echo horror more than happiness, they manifest an unexpected twist—dying from the sheer awe of beauty. As doctors and nurses succumbed upon witnessing his face, Max's life transformed into one spent behind layers of bandages and sunglasses. He is raised in a protective cocoon, isolated from peers and the normalcy associated with adolescence. Instead of exploring friendships like other teens, he is confined to being homeschooled, leading to deep feelings of loneliness, painting a stark picture of a boy who has never truly seen himself within the eyes of others.