CHAPTER 24 — MASTERING THE ART
The Azevedo mansion had become a hub of organized, quiet chaos. Árman's modeling hobby was no longer just a one-off activity—it had become a structured training and mastery program, fully supported by his family. Every day brought new outfits, new lighting setups, new photographers, and new lessons, all carefully monitored to ensure he learned as much as possible without exhausting himself.
At five years old, he moved with grace beyond his age. Every pose, every subtle tilt of the head, every micro-expression was instinctive, yet meticulously analyzed and stored in his mind for later perfection.
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◆ MORNING PREPARATION
Each morning began with a review of the previous day's shoots. Árman would sit at a small table in the studio, his golden eyes scanning a holographic display provided by his system. Every photograph, every frame, every angle was available in perfect detail—from lighting ratios to shadow falloff, from posture alignment to micro-emotion analysis.
He studied reflections, color balances, and pose symmetry
He experimented with slight adjustments in movement and facial expression
He visualized every angle as if he were the photographer, director, and model all at once
His parents watched quietly, astonished at his focus. Leonardo whispered to Isabella, "He's not five. He's… centuries old in thought."
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◆ THE NEW SHOOTS
By late morning, the first professional shoot of the day began.
Outfits ranged from:
Casual streetwear with playful textures
High-end designer suits and formal wear
Avant-garde fashion with experimental cuts and colors
Árman moved seamlessly between outfits, understanding how each fabric interacted with light, how color affected perception, and how to pose in ways that made each photo visually perfect.
Photographers took note: this wasn't a child following instructions. He was a natural master of modeling, absorbing every correction, anticipating every camera adjustment, and learning faster than anyone had ever seen.
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◆ FAMILY SUPERVISION
While he worked, his family observed quietly:
Leonardo took notes, observing how his son internalized instructions and applied them
Isabella monitored for comfort, making sure he wasn't overexerting
Grandparents Augusto and Helena occasionally peeked in, marveling at the precision of every gesture
The maternal family, across the street, watched live feeds, equally amazed
The room hummed with quiet efficiency. Every person knew Árman was learning something far beyond a normal child's capability, yet he treated it like play—focused, calm, and perfectly natural.
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◆ MIDDAY BREAK
By noon, Árman paused, golden eyes flicking to the window where sunlight streamed in.
He said softly, "System… I want to review every pose and movement from this morning's shoot."
In his mind, the Status Window appeared instantly. Every photograph was analyzed in extreme detail:
Lighting intensity and direction
Pose symmetry
Muscle tension and alignment
Facial micro-expression accuracy
Eye focus and angle to the lens
Every tiny adjustment had been stored automatically. He noted which minor changes would maximize visual impact and committed them to memory.
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◆ AFTERNOON SESSION
After lunch, the next set of shoots began.
This time:
Dynamic movement shots—walking, running, subtle spins
Close-up expressions—smiles, pouts, thoughtful looks
Prop interactions—books, small instruments, accessories
Árman performed each effortlessly. He even began experimenting, trying new poses of his own invention. The system silently recorded everything, noting potential improvements and best-practice techniques.
The photographers and stylists could barely believe what they were witnessing: a five-year-old creating professional-level poses with no instruction needed.
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◆ FAMILY AND SOCIAL MEDIA
By late afternoon, selected photographs were sent to a private fashion agency. Within minutes, the digital community noticed:
Instagram and Facebook stories filled with previews
Followers commented on impossible perfection
Fashion editors began planning campaigns around him
Private group messages lit up with designers and talent scouts trying to schedule collaborations
His parents smiled knowingly. This was not a child chasing fame—this was Árman using modeling as a structured method to learn mastery, aesthetics, and presentation skills, the first step in his lifelong plan.
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◆ CLOSING THE DAY
As the sun dipped, Árman's day ended quietly. He walked back to the mansion's nursery, hair flowing like liquid silver, golden eyes calm and observant.
He curled up on his crib, whispering to himself:
"Every shot, every pose… every skill… mastered perfectly. Tomorrow, I will improve more. And the day after, even more."
No one realized it yet, but the world had already begun to notice him. By the time he was ready for football, or any other endeavor, he would have decades of mastery in every field he touched, starting here with modeling.
Árman closed his eyes, calm, confident, already planning the next shoot in his mind, preparing for perfection in everything he would ever do.