The story unfolds with Aya Kito, a high school student in Japan, and Taeyang, a member of the Korean boy band BIGBANG, leading separate lives in different parts of the world.
Aya is a bright and optimistic teenager who enjoys spending time with her friends and dreaming about her future. Meanwhile, Taeyang is a talented musician who is living his dream as a member of one of the biggest and most famous boy bands in the world.
However, their lives take an unexpected turn when they are both diagnosed with spinocerebellar degeneration, a rare and progressive neurological disorder.
Aya Kito's diagnosis of spinocerebellar degeneration came at the tender age of 15, casting a shadow over her youth and dreams. For her , the news was a devastating blow, shattering her sense of normalcy and thrusting her into a world of uncertainty and fear.
As she grappled with the harsh reality of her condition, she found solace in her writing, using her diary as a lifeline to express her innermost thoughts and emotions.
Meanwhile, Taeyang, a rising star in the world of Korean pop music as a member of BIGBANG,one of the most famous music bands in the world, received his diagnosis of spinocerebellar degeneration mid-career.
At just 25 years old, the news came as a shock, threatening to derail his dreams of musical stardom and casting doubt on his future in the industry.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his diagnosis, Taeyang refused to let it define him, vowing to continue pursuing his passion for music with unwavering determination.
As both Aya and Taeyang grappled with the devastating reality of their diagnoses, they embarked on journeys of self-discovery and resilience, inspiring others with their courage and determination to live their lives to the fullest despite the challenges they faced.
Through their stories, they would leave behind a legacy of hope and inspiration that would endure for generations to come.
One second, that's all it takes where your life drastically changes. I remember bouncing in my seat on my way to see my brother perform for the first time. But then I woke up upside down and car horns blaring and glass shattered around me.
"Hana it's okay sweetie." My mom whispers through her gasps.
"You're alright darling. Please promise me you'll be a good girl for your brother." She started to close her eyes while her breathing slowed.
"MOMMY!! Please, I'm scared! Someone help!!"
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My brother is Taeyang from the band BigBang. I've only met him through a screen because his training fills up his life. But today was the day I got to finally meet him and his brothers. But life made today the day he became my guardian.
I do not own Big Bang or any other famous idol groups I may introduce further along in the story.
#1 Seung-hyun!!
10-17-2018
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11-30-2018!!!