[Had Gogol actually been wearing his mask, this would be the point where he removes it, holding it inches from his face, revealing the other half that lay underneath. But he had already done away with it, as uncomfortable as it was to do, so the mask removal had to be purely metaphorical.]

You already have.

[His smile is knowing, but gentle. This is not the reveal of a cruel trick, but simply the curtain being lifted.]

You’ve done more for him than you might think. Though, he’d still like to see your anime, if you’d still want to show him.