Mahi stepped forward, heart pounding. “What’s the plan?”

Critics often point out how certain niche genres rely on racial stereotypes or tropes to market their content, leading to concerns about exploitation within the industry.

– A slow‑pan across the graffiti‑covered walls, ending on the mahogany bar as a single ray of light catches its grain. The camera (a phone on a homemade gimbal) trembles slightly, giving the scene a lived‑in feel.