I've tried my best, Mom.
Fengbin Hehua's voice trembled slightly, and there was endless grievance in his voice.
But I can't be Mai-sister, we are different people…
different?
The mother flung open the album.
Check this out!
She turned to another page and pointed to two photos placed side by side.
One is a photo of Mai Sakurajima winning the Newcomer Award when she was fifteen years old.
The other is a promotional photo of Fengbin and Hua taken at the same age.
Same angle, same expression, even the same hairstyle!
The audience can't tell who is who!
Fengbin and Hua stared at the photo and felt a pain in their stomach.
That was the mother's carefully planned replication plan.
Let her imitate Mai from her dress to her hairstyle, and even take on similar types of roles.
"370" But no matter how she imitated, the comments were always the same.
[She has potential, but lacks the natural aura of Mai Sakurajima. ]
Why wasn't it selected again?
The mother, suppressing her emotions, asked in a low voice.
I…I don't know…
Just one sentence made Fengbin and Hua choke up.
This is the third time this month.
The mother's voice turned cold.
Have you really prepared? Mai has already starred in two TV series at your age.
I'm prepared! I practice until late every day!
Fengbin and Hua raised their heads
Tears welled up in my eyes.
The voice trembled with grievance.
But the director said my performance lacked soul…
Lacking soul?
The mother sneered.
She turned a blind eye to Fengbin and Hua's sadness and fragility, and there was only severity in her eyes.
Ever since Mai Sakurajima retired from the entertainment industry.
The mother then shifted all her attention to Fengbin and Hua.
To be precise, it shifted to being picky about Fengbin and Hana.
In her expectation, her daughter Toyohama Waka could take this opportunity to replace Sakurajima Mai.
Mai had never received such a comment.
Do you know why?
Because she has talent and she is willing to give it everything.
Her words are full of comparisons to Mai Sakurajima about her daughter, and are the classic child of someone else's home.
These words make
Fengbin and Hua felt as if a huge rock was pressing down on their chests, making it difficult for them to breathe.
It happens again!
Every conversation eventually comes back to my sister.
Perfect, impeccable… Mai Sakurajima.
So what is she?
What are her efforts?
Fengbin and Hua clenched their hands in pain.
I heard that although Mai retired from the entertainment industry and returned to school, her grades are still very good and she is among the top in her grade.
The mother continued, her tone suddenly softening.
That was the tone he used only when referring to Mai.
At this moment, what she was thinking was how great it would be if Sakurajima Mai was her daughter.
With such grades, she would have no problem getting into the University of Tokyo. Even if she doesn't become an actor, she can succeed in any field.
There was no luster in Fengbin and Hua's eyes.
How she wished her mother would talk about her in this tone once, even just once.
Obviously, I am her daughter!
Hehua, are you listening to me?
Seeing Fengbin and Hua in a daze, the mother's voice suddenly became louder.
You're always so absent-minded! Mai never –
Fengbin and Hua burst into tears.
I'm not Mai-san! I can never be! Why can't you accept the real me?
The mother's expression froze.
Then it got even colder.
The real you?
What is there for the real Fengbin and Hua to be proud of?
His grades were mediocre, his acting skills were average, and he couldn't even remember the most basic dance moves.
If you didn't look like Mai, do you think any agency would sign you?
Enough!
Fengbin and Hua stood up suddenly.
The chair fell backwards and made a sharp sound on the floor.
I'm not a sister!
I will never be like my sister!
She cried and screamed.
It was like the emotions that had been suppressed for a long time finally burst out.
A flash of surprise crossed the mother's face, then was replaced by anger.
What's your attitude?
She felt that her dignity had been violated.
I just hope you can be as good as your sister. I'm doing this for your own good. What's wrong with that?
It would be better if she didn't say anything…
As soon as Fengbin and Hua heard this, their tears burst out completely, and the teardrops as big as beans fell to the ground with a plop.
Fengbin and Hua felt dizzy, and their mother's words were like countless needles piercing their skin.
The fault is that I am not her!
No matter how hard I try, I will never be as good as my sister in your eyes!
She turned and rushed towards the stairs.
He almost stumbled back to his room.
I slammed the door shut, blocking out my mother's cries.
Fell on the bed.
Hehua buried her face in the pillow.
Woohoo…
Let the tears soak the fabric.
The phone screen lights up at this moment.
She grew old with tearful eyes.
It's a message from the agent.
[Waka, the role for that drama has been confirmed, and they chose Ms. Sato. The director said your acting is still too stiff… Try harder next time. ]
Next time, next time, always next time…
He threw his phone aside in despair and curled up into a ball.
The room is filled with posters and award-winning photos of Mai Sakurajima.
That was the motivation that my mother insisted on arranging.
But now, those smiling faces only made Hehua feel suffocated.
She walked over to the dressing mirror.
Look at yourself in the mirror.
She is somewhat similar to her sister, but her face is far from perfect, she is a few centimeters shorter, and her figure is not as graceful. 0.9
If…if I could be Mai Sakurajima.
No need to live in comparison anymore.
No need to hear about your sister anymore.
No more suffering over standards that you can never reach.
How I wish I could be you, sister…
Fengbin and Hua were in a daze as their fingers touched the cold mirror.
Outside the window.
The night gradually deepened.
Fengbin and Hua curled up on the bed and closed their eyes in exhaustion.
The last moment before falling asleep.
A strong desire occupied her entire mind.
Become Mai Sakurajima!
Become the talented girl who is loved and envied by everyone!
Become a daughter that your mother can be proud of
…