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.

Alex, who Dayo was looking for, was having a conversation with his coach on strategies.


"So, Coach Richard, what's your take on how I should swim the heats?"


Richard thought for a while before replying. "Stay off anything for now. You can pass everyone around you."


Alex paused. "Hmm. Alright, coach, I would do that."


"Oh, before I forget, Dayo had a score of 21.89," Richard added, with a smirk forming on his lips.


Hearing this, Alex felt his heart spike. He had to perform better. "Alright, coach, I will beat that score."


Richard just smiled. He didn't need to say anything; he knew how to hype his athlete without saying much, especially those who were young and wanted to achieve much.


"Alright, good for you. I will go and check the other athletes," Richard waved at Alex, who was warming up.


Chapter 168 - Olympic Traial (2)