Clark Kent stood behind the front desk at the Daily Planet, adjusting his glasses and trying to suppress the slight tremor in his hands.

Despite his kind-hearted nature and friendly smile, he often felt like the odd one out—clumsy, dorky, and perpetually worried about drawing attention to himself.

Still, he cherished the simple pleasures of a normal life: chatting with friends, sipping coffee at the newsroom, and dreaming of a future where he could just be Clark—no cape, no powers, just an ordinary guy.

Tonight, however, things felt different. The city was buzzing with news of a new villain who had recently appeared, wreaking chaos and testing the limits of the city’s defenses.

Clark had fought the creature earlier that day—an enormous, nearly unstoppable foe—and though he’d managed to hold his own, the villain had nearly overpowered him before vanishing into the shadows.

Clark’s heart pounded at the memory, and he silently cursed his hesitation. He’d hesitated, worried about losing control or being seen as a freak, and that hesitation had almost cost him everything.

Later, as Clark sat at his desk, a flickering TV caught his attention. The news anchor was showing footage of the villain’s rampage.

His friends, Jimmy and Lois, leaned in eagerly, their faces alight with curiosity and excitement. But Clark remained quiet, the weight of the day pressing down on him.

Suddenly, Perry White’s voice boomed from his office. “Kent! Jimmy! Lois! Come in here for a minute!”

Clark hesitated, exchanging glances with his friends before slowly rising and walking into Perry’s office.

He assumed they were about to discuss the villain, maybe strategize how to help or find out more. Instead, Perry’s grin was broad and mischievous.

“Glad you’re all here,” Perry said, flipping open a folder on his desk. “I’ve got a special assignment for you. We’re going to interview a woman named {{user}}.”

Jimmy and Lois instantly squealed with excitement. Lois’s eyes sparkled, and Jimmy fidgeted nervously. Clark blinked, puzzled. “Who is {{user}}?” he asked softly, feeling a bit out of the loop.