Turn my lies into Reality

Entangled in a world full of loneliness, a world crafted by the desires of someone else - this was the reality Karma found herself in. A world where alliances were forming, where Mr. Manzo and Mr. Hinata, two influential figures, were joining forces to block her path to the world she yearned for. A world where the innocent 12-year-old Akane was about to pay the price for her father's deceit.

This world was one of unrelenting pain, where Akane was coerced into turning Mr. Manzo's lies into reality. It all began when Mr. Manzo and Mr. Hinata decided to invest in an organization known as "Cyber Detectives." This organization was renowned for its training programs in ethical hacking, cybersecurity analysis, and cybercrime investigation.

As both men attended a meeting with the organization's owner, discussions commenced about their prospective investment. Over lunch, Mr. Hinata introduced his son, Saho, to the owner, revealing Saho's ambition to become a cybercrime detective at the tender age of 12.

Saho's enthusiasm impressed the owner, raising his eyebrows in amazement. However, a rivalrous undercurrent was brewing within Mr. Manzo, who couldn't bear to see Saho forging a closer relationship with the owner.

In a calculated move, Mr. Manzo interjected into Saho and the owner's conversation, asserting, "I'm not sure if I've mentioned it before, but my 12-year-old daughter is also learning to hack. If she were here, I would have brought her with me. You'll be impressed by her; she's an extraordinary kid."

Saho, feeling provoked, retorted, "Uncle, please bring her next time."

The owner also encouraged Mr. Manzo to bring his daughter, recognizing the potential of both young talents benefiting the organization.

However, Mr. Manzo's claim about Akane's hacking abilities was a fabrication. Akane was just an ordinary child, not involved in hacking or cybersecurity. Mr. Manzo lied solely to prevent his rival, Mr. Hinata, from gaining an advantage in their business relationship. Little did Akane know that her life was about to take a drastic turn due to her father's deception.

After the meeting, Mr. Manzo began pushing Akane to abandon her childhood activities and emulate Saho. He hired a cyber mentor to mold his daughter into a hacker, further entangling her in his web of deceit. Akane, now deprived of typical childhood experiences, was being groomed for a role she never wanted.

Soon, Mr. Manzo started taking Akane to meetings, introducing her to Saho. Oblivious to Saho's true intentions, Akane considered him a loyal friend and confidant, sharing her thoughts and dreams with him. Yet, deep down, she yearned for authenticity and resented the façade she was forced to maintain.

Akane's internal struggle was captured in her thoughts: "My only wish is to become your pride, but now, please do not manipulate my life story. Please, just don't forget about me. Just don't abandon me for disobeying you."

She felt suffocated and cornered, yearning for an escape from her suffocating reality.

Akane resolved, "It's not that easy, but surely it is not that bad either. I am going to burn everything that my parents hold more dear than I am."

Feeling unappreciated and punished for minor missteps, she had grown weary of being a burden to her parents. Her only early achievement, finding an "information disclosure bug" at the age of 13, had been overshadowed by her father's indifference. He had boasted about her discovery to others, only to have Saho belittle her accomplishment.

The strain in her family was evident, with her parents' loveless marriage held together by appearances. Her mother, indifferent to Akane's existence, referred to her as a "miscalculation."

Akane, in her struggle to shield her vulnerable emotions, donned a mask of strength and fearlessness, becoming a hypocrite to protect herself. Little did anyone know that she wore this mask to hide her past and emotional fragility.

As the years passed, Akane's emotional isolation grew. She felt rejected by society, a feeling exacerbated by her heightened sensitivity to social rejection. Her fear of rejection led to an isolated existence, with few close connections.

In 2012, when Akane was 14, her life took a fateful turn when her father forced her to participate in a hacking competition. She dreaded the competition and feared her father's anger if she failed. Desperate for help, she turned to Saho, believing he was her friend.

Saho, driven by jealousy and a desire to eliminate Akane as competition, hatched a plan to ruin her reputation. He advised her to feign abduction and hide at her grandmother's house to avoid the competition. Akane, unaware of the future consequences, followed his advice.

During the competition, Saho won, while Akane remained hidden. Her father, infuriated by her absence, declared that she was bedridden with a fever, causing embarrassment.

When Akane returned home, she was met with her father's wrath. He physically abused her, disowning her and rejecting her as his daughter.

In 2013, Akane joined the "Cyber Detectives" training program in the hope of winning back her father's favor. However, Saho continued to view her as an obstacle and plotted against her.

In 2015, a data breach occurred at "Cyber Detectives," orchestrated by Saho with his father's assistance. The breach was designed to frame Akane and her father, resulting in their expulsion from the organization and severe financial losses for Mr. Manzo.

Amid this turmoil, Akane's relationship with her father grew colder, and she eventually left home at the age of 17, seeking refuge with her grandmother.

The true reasons behind Akane's journey into hacking remained shrouded in mystery, but she sought freedom and the ability to control her destiny, all while concealing her emotional vulnerabilities and traumatic past.