A stylish anime man with dark hair in a black trench coat stands under a spotlight, with faded figures in the background.

A five-stage progression, anime style. **Stage 1:** A 15-year-old boy, light-skinned with light blonde hair, light green eyes, and a slim athletic build. He wears an open light gray button-up shirt over a black t-shirt with three horizontal stripes of green, yellow, and purple, blue jeans, and orange sneakers. His expression is a blend of shyness and pleasantness, one hand touching his head. **Stage 2:** A 16-year-old, his blonde hair slightly darker and styled less neatly. His skin tone remains light, but with a subtle warmth. He wears a dark gray henley shirt over a black t-shirt, dark wash jeans, and maroon sneakers. His expression is more confident, yet retains a hint of his former shyness. A subtle pink hue begins to appear in his cheeks. **Stage 3:** A 17-year-old with a more defined jawline. His hair is a medium brown, styled with a slight wave. His eyes now show a spark of mischief. He wears a black button-down shirt with subtle pink detailing at the collar, dark jeans, and black leather shoes. His expression is more self-assured, conveying a growing sense of sophistication. **Stage 4:** An 18-year-old with dark brown, slightly tousled hair. His skin has a sun-kissed glow. He wears a black tuxedo jacket with pink satin lapels and trim, a crisp white shirt, and a slightly askew pink bow tie. He holds a single, oversized pink rose. His expression is warm, endearingly dorky, and self-aware. **Stage 5:** A 19-year-old with dark, tousled black hair and brown eyes that See more