The term “counterfeit” in literature is employed to evoke a sense of falsehood—from physical objects to intangible qualities—highlighting the contrast between appearance and authenticity. Its usage ranges from literal imitations, such as in currency or precious gems ([1], [2]), to metaphorical representations of insincere emotions or deceptive identities in human relationships ([3], [4]). Authors often use it to critique societal or political pretenses, drawing parallels between artifice and corrupt values ([5], [6]), while simultaneously questioning the nature of truth and beauty, as in the poetical musings on genuine versus manufactured feelings ([7], [8]). In doing so, “counterfeit” becomes a versatile term that not only depicts fraud but also invites readers to discern the subtle interplay between reality and its deceptive reflections ([9], [10]).