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What is in the image: this is a closeup illustration of a male anime character with short black hair and stubble. he appears to be a young adult and is looking directly at the viewer with a serious or intense expression. he's in a locker room setting, evident from the lockers in the background, with other characters out of focus behind him. the overall palette is warm and the lighting soft. the focus is on the central character's face and upper torso, emphasizing his expression. the illustration style leans towards realism within its anime aesthetic.

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WDTagged Tags: male focus, multiple boys, facial hair, stubble, short hair, shirt, solo focus, upper body, black hair, white shirt, frown, sideburns, indoors, looking to the side, closed mouth