Observation
He has every reason to be happy - surrounded by an aura of light with a family in love, but he is overwhelmed by anxiety and despair as he witnesses pain and tragedy all around him.
He sees a clear dichotomy: some wear masks, their expressions are serious and joyless, while others, unmasked, display raw, intense emotion. Only a select few of the unmasked are truly happy.
He contemplates - Don a mask and feign happiness or Remain maskless and confront the full emotions and challenges around him?