Dayo had dreams of becoming a music superstar. That dream was alive until he was struck with a condition called spasmodic dysphonia at an early stage — a cruel twist that stopped him from singing, as every attempt brought pain. But that didn’t stop Dayo. As he grew older, he found another way to connect with music, becoming a prominent music producer known globally for creating quality music.

Still, he never felt truly satisfied. Deep inside, the desire to sing burned. So he took the risk — singing through the pain — even after his doctor warned him he might lose the ability to speak if he pushed too far. And yet, he pushed. Finally, after three months, he recorded the single he had dreamed of.

That was when his life ended.

A gruesome accident… and then, opening his eyes, he found himself in a completely new world — one where all the art, music, and movies he knew had never existed. Excitement filled him… until the familiar dread struck. He still had the same condition that once robbed his  ability to sing.

He was devastated.

Then—

DING!
SYSTEM INITIALIZING

There was hope to sing again.

That was the time staring back at Dayo and the rest of the stadium.


For about five whole seconds, the entire arena went silent.


A roar exploded through Lucas Oil Stadium so loud it shook the floorboards.


People screamed from every direction, the sound bouncing off the walls, echoing back, doubling. Even the fans outside who were watching on the giant screens screamed loud enough that their voices leaked inside.


"OLYMPIC CHAMPION TIME IN THE TRIALS??!!"


The commentators were yelling all over each other. Cameramen were running like they forgot they were at work.


Even some officials stood frozen, staring at the scoreboard as if their eyes were playing tricks on them.


Dayo himself just stood there, blinking.


His fingers tightened around the pool edge.


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