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Yuna Lee left Seoul to study English in the Philippines, carrying her parents' high hopes and her own quiet fears. Words felt heavy on her tongue, mistakes embarrassed her, and confidence seemed out of reach-until she found unexpected support in two people: Alyssa, the best friend who cheered her on through laughter and late-night study sessions, and Professor Aiden Miller, the calm mentor whose quiet encouragement pushed her to believe in herself.
What begins as a struggle with language grows into something more: a journey of finding her voice, conquering stage fright, and standing tall on her own. Along the way, Yuna discovers not only friendship and courage-but also a subtle connection with the professor who believed in her more than she ever believed in herself.
From the nervous bus ride where it all began to the global stage years later, Yuna's story is one of perseverance, dreams, and the unexpected ways hearts can meet across cultures.