CHAPTER 42 — "The Calm Before Ten"
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March 19, 2019 — After the 9th Birthday
The day after his birthday, Árman returned to his routines with the quiet ease that defined him.
School.
Football.
Modelling.
Family.
Life.
It might have seemed normal to anyone else, but for him, each day was a deliberate step toward growth.
He was maturing internally, slowly, like a river carving its way through stone.
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🏫 SCHOOL LIFE — AGE 9
By now, teachers, classmates, and school staff had fully adapted to him.
His grades remained flawless.
He assisted classmates without fanfare.
His social skills had matured far beyond most children his age.
Even adults were impressed by his calm observation and subtle leadership.
He never flaunted his intellect or appearance.
He quietly helped younger kids and respected seniors.
In classroom discussions, he often paused, listening carefully, then offered solutions with gentle precision.
His peers had grown used to him—not intimidated by him, just naturally drawn to his presence.
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⚽ FOOTBALL — U-12 DOMINANCE
Training continued in the São Paulo U-12 squad:
His control over the ball became even more effortless.
Passing, dribbling, and spatial awareness were exceptional for his age.
Coaches began to plan advanced exercises to challenge him, though he solved them almost instantly.
Despite his skill, Árman never bragged.
He celebrated teammates' successes more than his own.
He remained humble, soft-spoken, and kind.
Every coach privately noted:
> "He moves like an older player… but he's still a child. Calm, polite, respectful. Incredible."
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📸 MODELLING — CONTINUED SUCCESS
From mid-2019 onward, Árman continued international modelling:
European campaigns: Spain, Italy, Portugal.
Brazilian campaigns: High-profile brands including beachwear, luxury clothing, and sportswear.
Social media: Instagram followers grew to 15 million, with fan pages emerging worldwide.
He maintained his natural humility, thanking everyone on set, listening attentively, and enjoying the creative process rather than fame.
Photographers noted:
> "He's not only beautiful — he understands art."
"He poses with intuition, like he's been modeling forever."
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👨👩👦 FAMILY LIFE — AGE 9
Home remained peaceful, warm, and full of affection:
Leo encouraged him gently after each football practice.
Isabella brushed his silky white hair and reminded him to sleep well.
His paternal grandparents admired his gentle strength.
His maternal cousins, Lorenzo (9), Thiago (9), and Emilia (8), were regular companions.
Árman still balanced school, football, modelling, and family time with remarkable ease.
He remained sweet, kind, humble, and thoughtful, never letting admiration cloud his heart.
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💡 INTERNAL MATURITY
Inside, Árman continued to process life like someone much older:
His reincarnated mind absorbed patterns of human behavior.
He anticipated others' actions on the football field and in life.
He trained quietly in his mind for skills he had not yet purchased, planning carefully.
Even though he looked like a child, he thought strategically.
Not for ego. Not for attention.
Simply to improve himself.
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📅 FEBRUARY 10, 2020 — Six Weeks Before Age 10
As he approached his tenth birthday, the air of anticipation grew in his mind.
Football training had escalated slightly.
Modelling projects slowed down temporarily so he could focus on physical conditioning for the coming U-15 promotion.
School remained consistent, easy for him, but he enjoyed helping classmates with projects.
He began to feel a calm sense of readiness.
He knew what awaited him:
> Promotion to U-15
Medical check-up to analyze his muscle mass for professional football
The first real test of how much he had grown physically
And deep down, Árman felt… excited.
Not nervous.
Not anxious.
Just prepared.
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🌙 NIGHTTIME REFLECTIONS
At night, in his room, he sat quietly, staring at the São Paulo skyline.
The lights reflected in his golden eyes.