1941 " War Without Goodbye"
1
*A boy was crying silently, his head hung low. Tears rolled down his cheeks as he tried to hide behind his big sister. She, in turn, was attempting to calm their father, who continued shouting at the boy.*
namura" Daichi"
*"Why? Why? Why can't he be like other men who are allowed to cry like women?"
Then he pushed Jennie aside and grabbed the boy's collar.
namura" Daichi"
Look here, Taehyung! Look here—I said look here!"
Taehyung's eyes met his father's, and he began trembling with fear
namura" Daichi"
*"Why can't you understand, Taehyung? If you keep being like this, you know this world will eat you alive. You're my son, Taehyung. I don’t like scolding or hitting you either—just do as I say. Men don’t cry, Taehyung. They can’t be fragile like women; they must be strong in mind and heart. From now on, you’ll do whatever I say, whether you like it or not. You’re a future businessman, the heir to my property. Do you understand?"*
namura " taehyung "
Is it my fault that I’m your son? I never asked for anything. I don’t want to be like other men. Please, Father, can’t I choose my own dreams instead of your business? I want to be a violin teacher. Please, Father,"*
namura" Daichi"
*"So you want to be that filthy violin teacher, huh?"* He chuckled. *"Then tell me, why did I raise you? Just so you could become a violin teacher?"*
namura" Daichi"
Mrs. Namura, go get his violin,"* the father demanded.
namura" jennie"
Please, Father, stop this! He’s just a kid—he won’t do this when he grows up. Please leave him
namura" Daichi"
*"You better not interfere, Jennie. Stay out of this,"*
namura" Daichi"
Didn’t you hear me? Go get his violin!"* he roared
namura" Ayumi"
Honey, please, not his violin. Please,
namura" Daichi"
If you don’t, the next slap will be on your face—or do you want worse?"
namura" Ayumi"
Then slap me! Hit me! But please, stop this madness
namura" Daichi"
As you wish
He raised his hand—
Jennie stepped forward
namura" jennie"
*"Father, I dare you to touch her. Stop. Right. There
namura" Daichi"
A smirk twisted his lips. *"Like son, like mother—both cowards. Fine. Hey, maid! Fetch Taehyung’s violin!"*
maid
But sir, Young Master Taehyung—"* (The maid’s protest was cut off.)
namura" Daichi"
How dare you! Even servants have grown wings here, huh? Don’t you value your life? Bring it NOW!"* he screamed.
The maid rushed back, violin in hand
namura" Daichi"
Hmm. So, you refuse to be like others—even me?"* He chuckled darkly. *"Disappointing. A violin teacher? How tragic. How will you teach… without this?
2
Taehyung’s eyes widened as his father shattered his violin into pieces.
namura" Daichi"
Now, perfect. Take it
The man sneered, tossing the broken instrument at his son.
namura" Daichi"
*"If I ever see this trash in your hands again, that day will be your last. Got it?"*
Taehyung caught the fragments with trembling hands. As his fingers brushed the splintered wood, a memory surged forward—a gentle voice, the scent of lavender, and a smile that once made him believe in dreams.
namura" keiko"
My little bear
The old lady had asked, her silver hair dancing in the breeze as she played the violin
namura" keiko"
*"tell Grandma what you want to be when you grow up
8 years old taehyung
I want to be a violin teacher, like you… But Father says it’s just a distraction."*
namura" keiko"
Omo, my bear,"* (she chuckled, tapping his nose.) *"If you love someone—truly, with your whole heart—would you let them vanish just for being a ‘distraction’?"*
8 years old taehyung
*"No! Never!
namura" keiko"
Then chase your dream with that same courage,( she whispered, pressing the violin into his small hands.) *"Promise me you’ll keep it safe
8 years old taehyung
*"I promise."*
He hugged her tightly, their laughter weaving into the music
**The Broken Promise**
Now, kneeling amid the wreckage of that promise, Taehyung clenched the broken violin. His father’s words echoed, but louder still was Grandma’s voice:
*"You can win any war, my bear—if you fight for what you love."*
namura " taehyung "
Where are you, Grandma? Look… your Taehyung failed. I couldn’t keep our promise. I’m just______
His voice cracked as he clutched the shattered violin, its splinters biting into his palms like betrayal. Tears blurred his vision, mixing with the rain as he sprinted into the storm.
namura" jennie"
*"TAEHYUNG, WAIT "*
!"*—but the wind stole her words. He ran until his lungs burned, collapsing onto a bench beneath a skeletal tree. There, curled around the broken instrument, he sobbed until his ribs ached.
*(Was it the sky weeping that night… or a grandmother’s heart breaking for her little bear?)*
" 𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻𝓮'𝓼 𝓷𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓫𝓮𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓻 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓷 𝓶𝓮𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓼 , 𝓪𝓷𝓭 𝓷𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝔀𝓸𝓻𝓼𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓶
....... 𝓣𝓪𝓮𝓱𝔂𝓾𝓷𝓰
3
The rain poured as if the sky was weeping. The moon looked lonely, while a little boy worked late into the night. His appearance was fragile, and the scent of jasmine lingered around him. Though his body was weak, his mind was not—he was already a grown man who understood one simple truth about this cruel society.
sato " jimin"
'Hello mam welcome to our café what would you like to have?'
lady
Hello kid what is your name?"
sato " jimin"
My name is 'Jimin sato' nice to meet you."
lady
"Hmm beautiful like you
sato " jimin"
(eyes widened) what did you call me mam?"
lady
"I said you are beautiful like your name"
sato " jimin"
"Sorry mam. You are misunderstanding I'm not a girl I'm a boy"
lady
smiled "I know you are a boy, but you are looking beautiful that's why I called you"
sato " jimin"
But mam I'm a man and man can't be beautiful. Don't you know that?"
lady
chuckled "What are you saying little boy why man can't be beautiful because they don't wear makeup because they can't breed like women that's it"
sato " jimin"
*"No, no, ma'am. I mean, you are a woman who can be beautiful—but you already know if a man calls *himself* beautiful, the consequences will be death. Society will crush him." (He said, fear filling his eyes.)*
lady
Oh boy relax ok don't be afraid I called you beautiful because my mind told me to—but I won't call you that again."
sato " jimin"
"If you don't mind may I ask you why your mind found me beautiful?"
lady
Chuckled "Hmm now that's the question, but I can't tell you. When the right time comes you'll understand it yourself. Oh! I forgot I'm getting late so sorry boy I'll come another day for coffee. Bye see you again."
"Jimin was thinking why that woman called him beautiful. Man can't be beautiful right?"
sato " jimin"
"What's wrong with me? Just stop it,"
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