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.

*"Slap!"*

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,"*

*"Slap!"*

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.