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00:09My parents could not earn much money, but they loved me deeply.
00:14Whenever I had a cold, they always tenderly stayed by my side.
00:19We lived a poor but happy life.
00:21But that day, I made a decision.
00:24I dropped all the pills into the toilet with a whoosh. It was all gone.
00:30Mom rushed in, trembling with anger, and grabbed my shoulders hard.
00:35Fiona, we bought the medicine with the money that your father earned from selling his plasma.
00:40Are you crazy?
00:42My face burned under her grip.
00:44I clenched my teeth and didn't cry.
00:47I had to act worse, so that when I died, they wouldn't be too sad.
00:53This morning, I saw the ultrasound report.
00:56It was twins.
00:58How nice!
00:59Our family could only afford two kids, not three.
01:03I was the extra one.
01:05The medicine is too bitter!
01:06I hate it!
01:07I hate you two!
01:09Under the blanket, I pressed my hand over my mouth so I wouldn't make a sound.
01:14It hurt again.
01:16Something inside me was biting and chewing and I couldn't stop it.
01:19It was okay.
01:21In a few days, they would be able to raise those two little babies.
01:26Good night, Daddy.
01:27Mommy.
01:28This is the last time I make you angry.
01:31Mom stood at the door, breathing heavily.
01:34Fiona, do you know how much this medicine costs?
01:37Two hundred bucks.
01:39Mom threw the cup into the sink.
01:41It shattered.
01:42Your father works at the construction site and even sells plasma.
01:47All just to keep you alive.
01:48I'm not taking it.
01:50It tastes awful.
01:51I don't like it.
01:52Mom's hand flew up.
01:53But she stopped herself.
01:55Her whole body shaking.
01:57You heartless ingrate.
01:59What?
02:00The door was pushed open.
02:02Dad came back.
02:03He was wearing dusty work clothes, holding a paper bag with cheap bread.
02:07When he saw the spilled medicine and broken pieces on the floor, he froze.
02:12Bella, what happened?
02:14She dropped all the pills away.
02:16The last bottle we could afford.
02:18All poured away.
02:20She said it tasted awful.
02:22Dad walked over.
02:23The smell of sweat and cement rushed into my nose.
02:28That smell reminded us of his fighting desperately for this family.
02:32He looked at me.
02:34His gaze went from fatigue to disappointment.
02:38And finally, to barely controlled rage.
02:42Fiona, I sold plasma today.
02:44Four hundred milliliters.
02:46In exchange for that medication.
02:48The last one we could afford.
02:50You dropped it away.
02:52I looked at his bruises.
02:54My heart twisting in pain.
02:56I wanted to ask him to stop selling plasma.
02:59Because the doctor said I was about to die soon.
03:02But I couldn't say that.
03:04If I said it, they would go borrow money again.
03:07Beg people again.
03:09Sell their lives again.
03:11I had to be a bad, ungrateful child.
03:14Yeah, I did.
03:16I don't want to take the medicine bought with plasma money.
03:19The school nurse says selling plasma too often is dangerous.
03:22Dad raised his fist at me.
03:24I closed my eyes and waited.
03:26But the blow never came.
03:28Instead, he punched the wall.
03:31Get lost.
03:32Get back to your room.
03:34Don't let me see you.
03:35I turned around and ran into the storage closet that was less than 50 square feet.
03:40That was my bedroom.
03:42I closed the door and slid down against it.
03:45My stomach churned violently.
03:47I coughed up blood into my palm and quickly wiped it away with my sleeve.
03:51I couldn't let them see.
03:53Outside the door came Mom's sobbing and Dad's heavy sigh.
03:56This child is ruined.
03:58We can't raise her right.
04:01We still got two babies on the way.
04:04Gotta educate them properly.
04:06Can't raise another kid like her.
04:07I curled up under the blanket, tears flowing into my mouth.
04:12It was salty.
04:13That was exactly what I wanted.
04:15I wanted them to hate me and despise me.
04:18And when I died, they wouldn't be sorry.
04:21In the corner stood a tall figure in a black cloak, his face pale as bone, holding a scythe.
04:28He was the Reaper.
04:30The guide of souls to the other side.
04:33Only I could see him.
04:35Fiona, three days left.
04:38I know.
04:39Can you make it faster?
04:41I want to leave tonight.
04:43No.
04:43The time hasn't come yet.
04:46The Reaper refused.
04:47The pain gnawed at my stomach again.
04:49I bit the corner of my pillow and swallowed my sobs.
04:53Three days left.
04:55In these three days, I had to make them completely give up on me.
04:59The next morning at breakfast, there were only two pieces of cheap toast on the table.
05:03I quickly finished my toast and then stared at Mom's.
05:07I want more!
05:09Ever since my illness was diagnosed, all the family's money had gone to buy medicine for
05:14me.
05:15Our food got worse and worse.
05:17And any good food was saved for me and my pregnant mom.
05:21Dad stopped eating and frowned at me.
05:23Your mom is carrying your younger brother.
05:26She needs the nutrition.
05:28I want more!
05:29I stood up and reached out to grab that toast.
05:32Fiona!
05:33Dad shouted.
05:34I ignored him, snatching the remaining toast right off the plate.
05:37Grabbing and stuffing it into my mouth.
05:40It was dry.
05:41Bone dry.
05:43Then I deliberately tried to knock the bowl over.
05:46Mom reacted quickly and caught the bowl.
05:49But some eggs spilled all over the table.
05:51Dad stood up and grabbed me by the collar.
05:54You think we won't punish you?
05:56Do it then!
05:57Beat me to death and you won't have to spend money on my medicine.
06:00Perfect!
06:01You can raise those two little brats!
06:03I fell to the ground.
06:05But I quickly got up, dusted myself off, slung on my backpack and ran out.
06:11Fine!
06:11I'll go buy snacks at school!
06:13Dad shouted behind me.
06:15Stop!
06:16Where did you get the money?
06:17The moment the door closed, I heard the sound of dishes clattering.
06:21This must be punishment for something I did in the past.
06:24What kind of sin did I commit?
06:26I actually had no money.
06:28In my pocket was only that crumpled photocopy of the diagnosis report.
06:33The last time at the hospital, I secretly took it from the doctor's desk.
06:37It said late stage and already metastasized.
06:41I tore it up and threw it into the trash.
06:43The Reaper appeared again.
06:45Why bother doing this?
06:48Making them hate you.
06:50You won't feel at peace when you go.
06:53What's the use of peace?
06:55If they love me, they'll cry sadly when I die.
06:58If they hate me, when I die they'll just curse me and then go on with their lives.
07:03When I passed by a convenience store, I wanted to eat something, but I couldn't.
07:08If I ate, I'd keep vomiting.
07:11I walked to the school gate but didn't go in.
07:14I didn't want to study anymore.
07:16I wouldn't be able to take exams anyway.
07:19I sat on a park bench all day, watching other kids run around,
07:24watching other parents wipe their children's sweat and hand them water bottles.
07:28It seemed so nice.
07:30In the future, my younger brother and sister could live like that too.
07:35When I got home in the evening, there was a thick stack of money on the table.
07:39It was Dad's wages for the day and borrowed money.
07:43Dad said while smoking-
07:44We'll go to a big hospital tomorrow.
07:46Let's get you checked again.
07:48Even if we have to sell everything, we'll treat you.
07:52Panic shot through me.
07:54I couldn't go.
07:55If I did, the money would be wasted.
07:57That money should be used on my little brother and sister.
08:01I walked to the table and grabbed the stack of money.
08:04What are you doing?
08:06Dad rushed over to stop me.
08:08I stuffed the money into my pocket and stepped back.
08:10I'm taking this money to buy the latest phone.
08:13I saw other kids have one.
08:15Give it back.
08:16No!
08:17I turned and ran.
08:18He grabbed my arm.
08:19We struggled and the bills scattered everywhere.
08:22Some flew out the window.
08:24Some got stepped on and crumpled.
08:27Dad's breathing was ragged.
08:28Then he suddenly let go and staggered back.
08:32You...
08:32You really want to drive me crazy, don't you?
08:36He collapsed onto the couch, buried his face in his hands and started sobbing.
08:41I'd never seen Dad cry like this before.
08:44I quickly picked up the money from the floor and put it back on the table.
08:47Then ran back to my room.
08:49I pressed against the door, tears streaming down.
08:53Dad, I'm sorry.
08:55I'm really sorry.
08:56On the third day, Dad planned to take me to the hospital.
09:00He got up very early, borrowed a car, and even ironed the clothes he wore when he got
09:06married, looking decent.
09:08But I knew I couldn't go.
09:11I hid in the cramped apartment bathroom and locked the door.
09:16Fiona!
09:17Come out!
09:18Dad pounded on the door.
09:20I'm not going.
09:22I hate hospitals.
09:24Don't make me break down this door.
09:26I sat on the cold floor, hugging my knees, my stomach convulsing with pain.
09:32Blood kept seeping from the corner of my mouth.
09:35I wiped it away with toilet paper over and over.
09:39Suddenly, the bathroom door was kicked open.
09:42Fiona!
09:43His voice was shaking.
09:45I tried to wipe the blood from my lips.
09:48I bit my tongue by accident.
09:51Dad didn't say anything.
09:53He slowly walked over and pulled my hand out.
09:55My palm was covered in blood.
09:57Why didn't you tell me?
10:00Why are you burying this alone?
10:02Because you're annoying.
10:03Always forcing me to take medicine.
10:06Always making me go to the hospital.
10:08Fiona!
10:08I'm your father!
10:11Even if you hate me.
10:12Even if you despise me.
10:14I will never give up on you.
10:15I couldn't hold it in anymore.
10:18Dad!
10:19I'm going to die!
10:20The doctor said I only have a few days left.
10:24I don't want you and mom to be sad.
10:26I want you to save money for my little brother and sister.
10:29No.
10:30No.
10:30You won't die.
10:32I won't let you die.
10:33But I knew I really was going to die.
10:37That night, I fell into a coma.
10:40I heard Dad's voice in my daze.
10:43Fiona!
10:44Hold on!
10:45The ambulance is coming!
10:46In the darkness, the Reaper appeared again.
10:50Time's up.
10:52He reached out to me.
10:54I held his hand and my soul left my body.
10:58I looked back and saw Dad holding my lifeless body, crying out in despair.
11:05Mom sat on the floor, holding her belly, crying uncontrollably.
11:10Fiona!
11:11I'm sorry, Dad.
11:12Mom, I really tried.
11:15The funeral was very simple.
11:18Dad sold everything he could sell and bought me a small white casket and a red dress.
11:24He dressed me in it and gently combed my hair.
11:26Fiona, you look so pretty.
11:28He just kept looking at me, as if trying to memorize every detail.
11:33Such a young child.
11:34What a pity.
11:35So tragic.
11:37But Dad didn't hear any of it.
11:39Don't take her!
11:40She's my daughter!
11:42Mom tried to pull him away, but he wouldn't let go.
11:46Nick, let go!
11:47We have to let her go!
11:49But Dad refused.
11:51He held the casket, crying like a child.
11:55I haven't taken her to an amusement park yet.
11:58I haven't bought her new shoes yet.
12:01I haven't watched her grow up yet.
12:04His voice was heartbreaking.
12:07Finally, he was pulled away.
12:10He watched as I was taken away.
12:12Fiona!
12:12He collapsed on the floor, wailing.
12:15Daddy's baby!
12:17I stood beside him in spirit, crying too.
12:21Dad, don't cry.
12:23I'm right here.
12:24After I died, Dad became a different person.
12:27He quit his construction job and started drinking every day.
12:32He sat in front of my urn, talking to me.
12:35Fiona, Dad misses you.
12:37Mom tried to persuade him, but he wouldn't listen.
12:42Until one night, he drank so much he passed out and hit his head on the corner of the table.
12:49Blood gushed out.
12:51Mom screamed and called an ambulance.
12:53In the hospital, Dad lay unconscious.
12:57The doctor said he might not wake up.
13:00Mom sat beside his bed, crying while holding her belly.
13:07Dad, wake up.
13:08You can't leave Mom and the babies.
13:11Just then, the Reaper appeared.
13:14Fiona, your father is dying.
13:19What?
13:20His will to live is gone.
13:22His soul is about to leave his body.
13:25Can you save him?
13:26He looked at me, silent for a long time.
13:29There is a way, but you'll have to pay a price.
13:34The Reaper led me to a strange place.
13:37It was neither heaven nor earth, but somewhere in between.
13:42The Hall of Souls.
13:44A vast space filled with countless spirits waiting for judgment.
13:50At the end of the hall sat a figure shrouded in darkness.
13:54The Lord of the Underworld, Hades.
13:57Fiona, why have you come?
14:01I knelt down.
14:02Please save my father.
14:04He's dying because of me.
14:06Hades was silent.
14:08Then a massive mirror appeared before me.
14:10The soul mirror.
14:12This mirror shows the truth of one's heart.
14:16Look.
14:16The mirror's surface rippled, and scenes began to play.
14:20I saw Dad working at the construction site.
14:24Sweat pouring down his face.
14:25I saw him at the plasma center, rolling up his sleeve despite his fear of needles.
14:31I saw him kneeling before the foreman, begging for an advance on his wages.
14:36Please.
14:36Please.
14:37My daughter is dying.
14:39I saw him sitting in the hospital corridor, face buried in his hands, shoulders shaking.
14:45I saw him selling our TV, our microwave, everything of value.
14:50Please.
14:51I need help.
14:51I saw him being turned away by loan sharks because he had nothing left to offer as collateral.
14:57Every scene was like a knife stabbing my heart.
14:59Dad.
15:02I couldn't stop crying.
15:04Hades spoke again.
15:05I am Hades.
15:06Your father loved you more than his own life.
15:10And you, child, chose to make him hate you.
15:15I am Hades.
15:16I nodded desperately.
15:18I regret it.
15:19I was wrong.
15:20I should have told him the truth.
15:22I should have let him love me until the very end.
15:24My voice was choked with sobs.
15:27Hades raised his hand.
15:28Regret means nothing.
15:30But I can offer you a chance.
15:33Go to your father.
15:34Tell him everything.
15:36Let him find peace.
15:38After that, you must face judgement for the life you wasted trying to make your parents hate you.
15:45I didn't hesitate.
15:47I'll do it.
15:48Just let me see him one more time.
15:50In a flash of light, I found myself in Dad's hospital room.
15:54But I wasn't alone.
15:55Dad stood there too.
15:57His soul, separated from his body.
16:00He looked confused, staring at his own unconscious form on the bed.
16:05Where, where am I?
16:07Then he saw me.
16:08His eyes widened.
16:11Fiona.
16:11He held me tightly.
16:13Is this a dream?
16:15No.
16:16It's real.
16:17I'm really here.
16:18He pulled back to look at me.
16:20But you, you died.
16:23I know.
16:24Dad, I have to tell you something.
16:26I lied to you.
16:28I didn't hate you.
16:30I never hated you.
16:32I just wanted to make you hate me.
16:34So you wouldn't be sad when I died.
16:37Dad's face crumpled.
16:39Oh, Fiona.
16:41I'm so sorry, Dad.
16:43I saw how hard you worked.
16:45I saw the needle marks on your arms.
16:47I knew we didn't have enough money.
16:51You foolish child.
16:54Did you really think I could ever hate you?
16:58We cried together for a long time.
17:01Then Dad pulled away.
17:02Wait.
17:03If we're both here, am I dying too?
17:06I nodded.
17:07The reaper said you lost your will to live.
17:09But Dad, you can't give up.
17:12Mom needs you.
17:13The babies need you.
17:15How can I go on without you?
17:17Every time I close my eyes, I see your face.
17:21The pain is unbearable.
17:23I took his hands in mine.
17:25Dad, listen to me.
17:26The pain means you loved me.
17:28That's a beautiful thing.
17:30Don't throw it away.
17:31Live for Mom.
17:33Live for the babies.
17:34And live for me.
17:36Because I'll always be watching over you.
17:38Dad looked at me, tears streaming down his face.
17:41Will you?
17:42I squeezed his hands.
17:44I promise.
17:44I'll find a way.
17:46I don't know how, but I will.
17:48Just then, Hades of the dead materialized in the room.
17:51His presence was overwhelming.
17:53Dad instinctively stepped in front of me.
17:55Who are you?
17:57I am Hades, the lord of the underworld.
18:00The voice boomed.
18:02I judged the souls of the departed.
18:04Hades turned his gaze to me.
18:06Fiona, you have seen the truth in the soul mirror.
18:09You understand now, the depth of your father's love.
18:14Yes, I whispered.
18:16And you, Nick.
18:17Hades addressed my father.
18:19You have heard your daughter's confession.
18:21She never hated you.
18:23She only wanted to spare you pain.
18:26Dad's voice broke.
18:27I know that now.
18:29Hades was silent for a long moment, then he spoke.
18:32Nick, you stand at a crossroads.
18:34You can choose to stay here, in this liminal space.
18:39Or, you can choose to return to your body and live.
18:43Dad looked at me.
18:45Fiona, I can't lose you again.
18:48Dad, you're not losing me.
18:50I'll always be in your heart.
18:51But your family needs you alive.
18:53Please, go back.
18:55Dad pulled me into one last embrace.
18:57I love you, baby girl.
18:58I love you, Dad.
19:00When he released me, he turned to Hades.
19:02I choose to live.
19:03Hades nodded.
19:05So be it.
19:06He raised his hand toward Dad, and a golden light enveloped him.
19:11Wait!
19:12Wait!
19:13Dad called out desperately.
19:14But it was too late.
19:16In the hospital bed, Dad's eyes flew open.
19:18Fiona!
19:19He gasped for air, looking around wildly.
19:22But I was no longer visible to him.
19:24I watched as Mom rushed to his side, crying with relief.
19:28Nick, oh thank God.
19:29Dad grabbed her hand.
19:30She was here.
19:32I saw her.
19:33It's Fiona.
19:34She told me everything.
19:35She never hated us.
19:38Mom held him close.
19:39I know, Nick.
19:40I know.
19:41I turned to Hades.
19:43He regarded me with those ancient, unfathomable eyes.
19:47You fulfilled your purpose, Fiona.
19:50Your father has found his will to live.
19:52But now, you must face your judgment.
19:55I nodded, ready to accept whatever came next.
19:58Hades raised his hand, and the soul mirror appeared again.
20:02This time, it showed my life.
20:04All of it.
20:05The good moments.
20:06Dad carrying me on his shoulders.
20:08Mom braiding my hair.
20:10Family meals at our tiny table.
20:12And the painful moments.
20:13My diagnosis.
20:15My parents' desperation.
20:16My cruel words and actions.
20:19When it finished, Hades spoke.
20:22Fiona, you were given life.
20:24And you chose to spend your final days causing pain to those you loved most.
20:30For this, you should be punished.
20:33My heart sank.
20:34But then he continued.
20:36However, your intention was pure.
20:39You sought only to ease your parents' suffering.
20:42And in the end, you showed true remorse and courage.
20:46He paused.
20:47Therefore, I offer you a choice.
20:50I offer you a choice.
20:52You may claim a brand new life at once.
20:55Reborn with no memories of your past.
20:58Or.
20:59He gestured.
21:01You may return to the mortal world in this form.
21:03For three years.
21:05You cannot speak.
21:06But you can watch over your family.
21:09After three years, you will come back here for final judgment.
21:13I didn't hesitate.
21:15The cat.
21:15I choose the cat.
21:16Hades' expression might have been a smile.
21:19Very well.
21:20But know this.
21:22You will still feel pain.
21:24You will still experience loss.
21:26And when your three years end, you will die again.
21:30Are you certain?
21:32I thought of dad's face.
21:34Mom's tears.
21:35The two babies who would never know me.
21:37I'm certain.
21:38I want to be with them.
21:40Hades raised both hands.
21:42Then go, child.
21:43Fulfill your wish.
21:45Golden light surrounded me.
21:47And I felt my form changing.
21:49When the light faded, I was no longer a girl.
21:52I was small, furry, with four paws and a tail.
21:57I looked up at Hades one last time.
22:00He nodded.
22:01Go home, Fiona.
22:07After being discharged and returning home, the cramped apartment was frighteningly empty.
22:13Dad placed my urn in the most visible spot in the living room.
22:16Beside it were all my favorite snacks from when I was alive.
22:21And that red dress.
22:22Days passed and winter came.
22:24Dad stopped drinking and smoking.
22:27Every day after work, he came straight home and talked to the urn.
22:30Fiona.
22:32The construction salary came in today.
22:34Fiona.
22:35Your mom's belly is bigger.
22:37The twins are really lively.
22:39Fiona.
22:40It's cold now.
22:41Are you cold there?
22:42Nick.
22:43Don't be like this.
22:44Fiona is already gone.
22:46Those words made Dad go quiet.
22:48He slowly turned around and looked at Mom.
22:51She didn't leave.
22:52She will come back.
22:53The Lord promised me.
22:55The neighbors all said Dad had lost his mind.
22:58Only I knew he was waiting.
23:00The next spring, the twins were born.
23:03A boy and a girl.
23:05At last the apartment had crying and laughter again.
23:09Dad always looked out the window.
23:11That day, as a cat, I finally followed the scent of memory and saw that familiar window.
23:19I crouched beneath it and softly called out.
23:22The door opened, his voice trembling beyond control.
23:26Fi… Fiona?
23:28It's you!
23:29You're back!
23:30I meowed twice, then jumped beside the cradle and looked at the two little babies.
23:35They were my brother and sister.
23:37I gently swayed my tail and softly lulled them to sleep.
23:40Mom walked in, saw this scene, and covered her mouth.
23:45It… it is Fiona?
23:47Dad wiped his tears and finally showed a long lost smile.
23:51She's finally back.
23:52I thought to myself, yes, Dad and Mom, I'm home.
23:57My new home was still my old room.
23:59Dad laid a soft mat where I used to sleep.
24:03Every time we ate, Dad specially set aside a small dish for me,
24:07with canned tuna and a little bowl of fresh water.
24:11Eat more.
24:12You were too thin, you know.
24:14At night, I became the family guardian,
24:17chasing away any mice that tried to steal food.
24:21When my brother and sister cried,
24:23I jumped onto the cradle and brushed their faces with my tail until they were soothed.
24:29Once, because of troubles at the construction site,
24:33Dad reached for the bottle again.
24:35I jumped onto the table and angrily knocked it over.
24:38Dad froze.
24:40Alright, I won't drink anymore.
24:42Dad threw the bottle into the trash.
24:44I will listen to you.
24:47The neighbors all thought it was amazing,
24:49that the cat was too smart.
24:52Only Dad and Mom knew the truth.
24:55The smart cat was their daughter.
24:58Their beloved daughter.
25:00In the blink of an eye, three years passed.
25:03My brother and sister grew up, able to run and jump.
25:06What they loved most was playing with me, their cat sister.
25:10But happiness is always short-lived.
25:13The time Hades gave me was only three years.
25:16My fur was no longer shiny.
25:18And my bones ached as if they were falling apart.
25:21That autumn was especially cold.
25:24I knew my time had come.
25:26Dad held me in his arms.
25:28I looked at him and used my last strength to rub against his palm.
25:32I called softly and closed my eyes.
25:35He didn't cry out.
25:37Tears fell silently.
25:39He murmured,
25:40Have a good night, my girl.
25:42Thank you for the past few years.
25:46The next day, Dad went to a nearby park and dug a small hole beneath a large tree.
25:52He put me into a box, lined with flower petals and a family photo.
25:57In the photo, Dad and Mom held my brother and sister.
26:00And at their feet was a little kitten.
26:02Dad said softly,
26:04Fiona, it's time to go.
26:06This time, be reborn into a rich family.
26:09Don't be such a foolish girl anymore.
26:11Just as the mound rose, a beam of sunlight pierced through the clouds and shone upon it.
26:17In the light, I seemed to turn back into a little girl,
26:20wearing that clean red dress with no pain left in my body.
26:24I waved at them with all my strength.
26:26Daddy!
26:27Mommy!
26:28Goodbye!
26:29Dad smiled too.
26:30Don't look back.
26:31The light carried me away.
26:33I took one last look.
26:34Dad had his arm around Mom and my brother and sister.
26:37Come on, let's go home and eat.
26:38Turning back toward the apartment building.
26:40I knew my parents could finally live well again.
26:43And I was finally free.
26:45Can't touch okay.
26:46Fast.
26:47노� Is Music Him from Manetics makers
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