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In the action-packed "Django Unchained", director Quentin Tarantino creates an amazing blend of his signature style with the brutal exploration of American slavery. Released in 2012, this Western revenge tale is both thrilling and disturbing, earning its place as a significant entry in Tarantino's filmography.

The film stars Jamie Foxx as an enslaved man freed by a German bounty hunter, Dr. King Schultz (Christoper Waltz). Schultz and Django went on a journey to hunt Django's old master and to free Django's wife, Broomhilda (Kerry Washington) from the shackles of the vicious and heartless plantation owner Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio) .

Tarantino's style of movies is, as always, unique. He gracefully balances moments of extreme violence with dark humour and sharp dialogue. Even though the film's pacing is lengthy, the way Tarantino directs this movie makes the audience feel a deep immersion into the harsh reality of old American slavery, and the cinematography by Robert Richardson is stunning, capturing both the beauty and the brutality of the landscape.

The performances in this movie are executed perfectly. The way that Foxx portrays the tormented protagonist simmers with a palpable intensity that keeps viewers on edge. Christopher Waltz, on the other hand, is so captivating with his portrayal as Schultz really earned him an Academy Award. DiCaprio's way of portraying a cold-hearted and sadistic plantation owner is chillingly effective. And Samuel L. Jackson is unforgettable as Stephen, Candie's loyal and malevolent house slave.

The film's soundtrack is another highlight. The way Harry Cohen blends genres such as spaghetti western and anachronistic hip-hop and R&B with the classic western scores and themes really heightens the tension and action of the already action-packed movie. The soundtrack also reflects on Django's journey throughout the movie. The soundtrack itself also adds to the depth of each character. Certain musical choices reflect the character's inner turmoil or motivation in the movie.

"Django Unchained" has sparked debate due to its graphic violence and repeated use of racial slurs. While controversial, these aspects are arguably crucial for the film's direct depiction of slavery. By not avoiding the era's brutality, the film compels viewers to face the past's atrocities.

Even with its issues, "Django Unchained" is a really important and thought-provoking Tarantino film. It definitely gets people talking about history, how things are shown on screen, and how stories are told in movies. Sure, it's got some historical inaccuracies, the way it handles slavery is a bit questionable, and it could have been shorter. Plus, the amount of racial slurs definitely caused a stir. And some people might be bothered by how morally grey it gets, the potential for violence to be seen as cool, and how the mood can switch really quickly.

In conclusion, "Django Unchained" is a complex and intense film that showcases Tarantino's unique style. It's full of violence, has a visually polished look, and tackles a dark chapter of American history in a cathartic way. It might be too much for some viewers, but it's definitely a film that sticks with you and gets people talking about race, violence, and finding redemption.
Rating : 4.5 out of 5 stars

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McLaren Team (From Left): Lando Norris, Zak Brown, Oscar Piastri in Chinese GP 2025 (@McLarenF1)

This report asserts that Oscar Piastri is the more compelling World Drivers' Championship (WDC) contender for the 2025 Formula 1 season compared to his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris. While Norris possesses a longer career and notable past achievements, Piastri's remarkable development in his third season, characterized by superior consistency, refined racecraft, enhanced tyre management, and an unshakeable composure under pressure, positions him as the leading candidate. An analysis of the 2025 season's performance metrics, coupled with expert commentary and an examination of both drivers' performance trends, reveals Piastri's clear advantage in championship-defining attributes, particularly his ability to minimize errors and maximize opportunities.

The 2025 Formula 1 season has witnessed McLaren's emergence as a formidable force, positioning the team as a strong contender for both the Drivers' and Constructors' Championships. This resurgence has inevitably ignited an intense intra-team battle between their two highly talented drivers, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. As the season progresses and the championship battle intensifies, the question of which driver is better equipped to lead McLaren's charge for the World Drivers' Championship becomes increasingly critical. This report posits that Oscar Piastri, through a combination of rapid development, inherent strengths, and a consistent ability to perform at the highest level, has established himself as the stronger and more consistent contender for the 2025 World Drivers' Championship.

Oscar Piastri's performance in the 2025 season presents a compelling statistical argument for his WDC contention, demonstrating a significant shift in the internal McLaren dynamic.

Current Championship Standing and Wins

As of late June 2025, Oscar Piastri holds a commanding lead in the Drivers' Championship, sitting in first place with 198 points, 22 points clear of his teammate Lando Norris, who is in second place with 176 points. This points advantage is further underscored by Piastri's superior win count. He has secured five Grand Prix victories in the 2025 season, significantly more than Norris's two wins.

The disparity in wins, despite the relatively close points margin, highlights Piastri's enhanced peak performance and greater effectiveness in converting strong positions into victories. In a championship battle, securing race wins, which yield the maximum 25 points, is far more impactful than consistently finishing in second or third place. Piastri's higher win count suggests he is more consistently able to deliver maximum points when the car is capable of winning, indicating a stronger ability to execute under pressure in critical moments. This trend places considerable psychological pressure on Norris to convert his strong pace into victories, not just podium finishes, if he intends to close the championship gap. It also signals to the team who is currently more effective at leading races and maximizing the car's potential on race day.

Qualifying Performance Shift

A critical indicator of Piastri's ascendancy is the dramatic reversal in qualifying performance between the two teammates. In his third Formula 1 season (2025), Piastri has "clearly hit his stride," leading Norris 6-4 in their qualifying head-to-head battles. This marks a significant departure from previous seasons, where Norris consistently dominated qualifying, holding a 15-7 advantage over Piastri in 2023 and an even more pronounced 20-4 lead in 2024. Furthermore, Piastri has secured four pole positions in 2025, doubling Norris's two poles.

This shift in qualifying head-to-head performance is not merely an indication of improvement; it represents a fundamental reversal of a clear trend. Qualifying pace is a strong predictor of race performance in modern Formula 1, where track position is often paramount and overtaking can be challenging. Piastri's ability to now consistently out-qualify Norris, despite Norris's longer experience in the sport, highlights Piastri's rapid learning curve and potentially better synergy with the 2025 McLaren MCL39. This directly translates to better starting positions, which in turn reduces exposure to chaotic race starts and increases the probability of leading races from the outset. This shift in qualifying dominance puts Norris on the back foot at the beginning of a race weekend, often compelling him to make up positions during the Grand Prix, which inherently increases his risk of incidents and can lead to errors.

Efficiency in Grand Prix Starts

When examining their performance in the 56 total Grand Prix races where both drivers have competed directly, Piastri demonstrates a higher efficiency in converting opportunities into victories. Piastri has secured 7 wins in these races, resulting in a Wins per Grand Prix (GP) ratio of 0.13, whereas Norris has 6 wins in the same period, yielding a Wins per GP ratio of 0.11. While Norris boasts more career wins overall (6 wins across 138 GPs, a 0.04 Wins/GP ratio), isolating their direct competition removes the bias of Norris's longer career.

This specific head-to-head statistic demonstrates that when both drivers have had comparable machinery and experience in Formula 1 (since Piastri's debut in 2023), Piastri has been more effective at securing victories. This efficiency is a hallmark of a championship driver who consistently maximizes every opportunity presented. This trend suggests that even if Norris can match Piastri's raw pace, Piastri's superior efficiency in converting potential into victories could prove to be the decisive factor in a tightly contested championship battle.
Table 1: 2025 Season Head-to-Head Statistics (Oscar Piastri vs. Lando Norris)
Piastri's evolution in 2025 showcases a driver possessing the comprehensive attributes necessary for a World Championship title.

Evolved Driving Style and Adaptability

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella attributes Piastri's rapid development to him becoming a "faster driver," which, in turn, grants him "more opportunity, more time to process, more bandwidth to process things" both within and outside the car. This increased mental capacity allows him to focus on "marginal gains" that collectively contribute to his overall performance.

Piastri's braking technique is consistently highlighted as a critical skill, drawing comparisons to World Champions like Michael Schumacher and Max Verstappen. He typically employs a "V-shaped racing line," characterized by braking later, rotating the car more sharply, and then straightening the exit to apply power earlier and harder. Crucially, Piastri demonstrates remarkable adaptability, capable of switching to a "more flowing U-shaped approach" when track conditions or car behavior demand it. This versatility is considered the mark of a "well-rounded and very fast racing driver". His steering inputs are consistently described as "precise, measured and very composed," and his throttle control is noted as "very refined," which is particularly vital for effective tyre management.

Piastri's increased "bandwidth" and adaptability in driving style (seamlessly transitioning between V-shaped and U-shaped lines) indicate a superior cognitive and technical flexibility. This allows him to extract maximum performance from the car across diverse track conditions and car characteristics, a hallmark of elite drivers who can win championships regardless of minor car imperfections. The ability to process complex information beyond just the immediate act of driving at the limit enables him to strategize, manage tyres, and react to changing race conditions more effectively. This means he can optimize performance in a wider range of conditions and adapt to unexpected challenges more readily, reducing the likelihood of errors that stem from being overwhelmed. This adaptability makes Piastri less susceptible to car characteristics that might not perfectly suit his "natural" style, giving him a significant advantage over drivers who struggle to adapt, positioning him as a more robust and consistent performer over a full season.

Mastery of Tyre Management

Tyre management, once a notable weakness for Piastri during his rookie and second seasons, has undergone "significant and quite quick" progress. Piastri himself acknowledges this transformation, stating that he now proactively understands what is needed for tyre management, describing the improvement as "night and day" compared to his rookie year.

Concrete evidence of this advancement comes from the Shanghai circuit, known for its challenging front tyre graining. At this track, Piastri experienced "much less degradation than Norris". This substantial improvement has been vital for converting his strong qualifying performances into consistent race results. The transformation of tyre management from a weakness to a strength for Piastri is a testament to his systematic approach to self-improvement. This directly addresses a critical factor in modern Formula 1, where tyre preservation dictates race pace and strategy, giving him a tangible advantage in race trim over Norris, who has shown struggles in this area. This targeted and successful elimination of a prior deficiency demonstrates a fundamental leap in his racecraft. His ability to not only improve but to outperform his more experienced teammate in this crucial area means he can sustain competitive lap times for longer, execute one-stop strategies more effectively, and maintain stronger pace at the end of stints, which directly translates to more consistent points finishes and race wins. This newfound strength provides McLaren with greater strategic flexibility for Piastri, potentially enabling him to execute optimal race strategies that might be challenging for others, thereby maximizing his championship points.

Composure and Mental Fortitude Under Pressure

Oscar Piastri's mental fortitude and composure under pressure are defining characteristics of his 2025 campaign. Max Verstappen, a three-time world champion, offers high praise for Piastri's approach, noting, "He's very solid. He's very calm in his approach and I like that, and I think it shows also on track. He delivers when he has to deliver, barely makes any mistakes". Pundit Gary Anderson further emphasizes this, observing that Piastri is "more at ease with the situation," possessing a "killer instinct" essential for Formula 1 success, a stark contrast to Norris who "gets a bit more flustered when things don't pan out as planned".

Piastri himself acknowledges that his calm public image requires conscious effort, and he openly states he is "enjoying the position" of fighting for a championship, explicitly not viewing it as a "do or die" situation. His driving style is described by observers as "so robotic that if he leads, you expect him to win, there is no great fear or anticipation that he might make an error, his overtaking seems fuss free and appears to be little chance of an accident". This highlights his precision and lack of unforced errors. He also demonstrates astute strategic race management, consistently choosing not to engage in unnecessary fights, preferring to "take the 3rd before the 'latest on the brakes' approach" and thus "just pick up points".

Specific examples from the 2025 season further illustrate Piastri's composure:

At the Spanish Grand Prix, he made an "excellent start from pole position," building an early lead and "executed the restart well" after a Safety Car period, maintaining his lead to secure his fifth victory of the season.

During the Miami Grand Prix, despite what he termed his "worst qualifying performance of the season" (P4), Piastri was "faultless at the start, decisive in battle and slick in the lead," converting this into a victory. He demonstrated patience and tactical acumen by stating he "bided his time, assessed his chances and forced Verstappen into opening the door".

In the Canadian Grand Prix, Piastri finished fourth after his teammate Norris collided with him. Crucially, Piastri remained calm and continued his race, capitalizing on Norris's error to extend his championship lead.

Piastri's consistent composure and strategic precision under pressure are defining traits for a World Drivers' Champion. His ability to minimize costly errors and maximize points, even when not starting from pole, provides a significant advantage. This contrasts sharply with Norris's acknowledged struggles with composure and errors under pressure, making Piastri a more reliable contender for the ultimate title.

While Lando Norris is an undeniably fast driver with significant talent, his 2025 season has been marked by recurring challenges that diminish his WDC prospects when compared to his teammate, Oscar Piastri.

Struggles with MCL39 and Qualifying Errors

Norris has openly expressed his discomfort with the 2025 McLaren MCL39, citing a "numb" front axle and a lack of confidence and feedback on corner entry compared to last year's car. His driving style, which favors more combined braking and cornering, appears to be particularly affected by this reduced feedback. McLaren has even developed a "mildly tweaked" alternative front suspension geometry specifically for Norris to address these issues, which debuted in Montreal.

These car characteristics appear to contribute to Norris's increased errors in qualifying, particularly in the decisive Q3 sessions, which have frequently left him at a disadvantage on race day. For instance, at the Canadian Grand Prix, despite being quicker than Piastri in practice and Q1/Q2, Norris "fluffed his lines in Q3," making mistakes on both his laps and slumping to seventh on the grid. McLaren team boss Andrea Stella attributed this to Norris "overdriving" and "trying to find a little bit too much lap time in braking". This difficulty in adapting to the MCL39's characteristics and his increased qualifying errors create a persistent disadvantage, forcing him to recover positions in races and inherently increasing his risk of incidents. This pattern contrasts with Piastri's ability to consistently extract one-lap pace and secure strong starting positions.

Racecraft and Pressure-Induced Mistakes

A recurring theme in Norris's 2025 campaign has been racecraft issues and mistakes under pressure. The collision with teammate Oscar Piastri at the Canadian Grand Prix stands out as a "badly misjudged move which had no chance of success". Norris himself accepted "full responsibility for the incident," describing his actions as "foolish" and "all my mistake". This incident, which ended Norris's race and cost him at least 10 championship points, directly exposed his racecraft shortcomings in a high-pressure, intra-team battle.

Other instances of racecraft issues include the Miami Grand Prix, where Norris was "bullied" into a mistake that dropped him back, and his attempts to pass Max Verstappen were "ineffective," leading to an off-track pass. The 2024 Austrian Grand Prix also saw a collision with Verstappen that resulted in Norris's retirement, further highlighting a pattern where Verstappen has either beaten him outright or forced him into mistakes. Pundit Gary Anderson observes that Norris tends to "get a bit more flustered when things don't pan out as planned," allowing "small mistakes that might have lost him one position to turn into a much bigger problem". Norris himself has admitted to "making more mistakes" and needing to "step up more" this season. This pattern of racecraft errors and struggles under pressure directly compromises his championship aspirations, leading to lost points and increased risk, especially when contrasted with Piastri's consistent and error-free execution.

Tyre Management Concerns

Lando Norris has also faced "glaring tyre troubles" in 2025, notably during the China Sprint, which he described as his "worst nightmare" due to significant front graining on the recently resurfaced track. This issue severely hampered his pace and ability to progress through the field. While McLaren is generally praised for its tyre management capabilities, Norris's personal struggles in this area, particularly when Piastri has demonstrated significant improvement and even superiority in tyre preservation (e.g., Shanghai) , represent a fundamental disadvantage in race strategy and consistency. The inability to consistently manage tyres effectively can lead to suboptimal stint lengths, compromised race pace, and a reduced ability to execute flexible pit strategies, all of which are critical for a championship campaign.

The analysis of the 2025 Formula 1 season's trajectory strongly indicates that Oscar Piastri is the more formidable World Drivers' Championship contender compared to Lando Norris. Piastri's current statistical lead, highlighted by his greater number of Grand Prix victories and a significant reversal in qualifying performance against his teammate, underscores his capacity to maximize opportunities and deliver peak performance when it matters most.

Beyond raw statistics, Piastri's holistic development as a driver is evident in his evolved driving style, marked by adaptability and precision, and his remarkable transformation in tyre management - an area that was once a weakness but has now become a strength. His consistent composure and mental fortitude under pressure, as acknowledged by fellow champions and pundits, allow him to minimize errors and execute strategic race management with a "robotic" efficiency. These attributes are crucial in the high-stakes environment of a championship battle, where every point and every mistake carries immense weight.

Conversely, Lando Norris, despite his undeniable pace, has faced persistent challenges in adapting to the unique characteristics of the 2025 McLaren MCL39, leading to a noticeable increase in qualifying errors. Furthermore, his racecraft has shown instances of misjudgment and pressure-induced mistakes, particularly in direct wheel-to-wheel battles and critical moments, as seen in the costly collision with Piastri in Canada. His struggles with tyre management in certain conditions also present a strategic vulnerability.

While the 2025 season is far from over and the dynamics of Formula 1 can shift rapidly, the current trajectory and the inherent characteristics demonstrated by both drivers suggest a clear advantage for Oscar Piastri. His rapid progression, combined with a consistent ability to perform under duress and a lower error rate, positions him as the leading candidate to secure the 2025 World Drivers' Championship for McLaren.

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Thunderbolts, the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) release in Indonesia on May 30th, picks up after Captain America: Brave New World and continues the complex journeys of characters like Bucky Barnes. In The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Bucky confronts his violent past by seeking to make amends for his actions as the Winter Soldier. His path is deeply personal, facing responsibility, healing, and growth. This transformation leads him to a new role as a congressman in Brave New World, marking a significant shift in his story.

Bucky first appears in Thunderbolts as a congressman determined to hold CIA Director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Val) accountable for running illegal covert operations under the name of a shadow organization called O.X.E. At this point, his role is mostly political, focused on initiating impeachment proceedings against her.

However, things take a darker turn when Bucky uncovers that Val has manipulated a group of operatives, including Yelena Belova, John Walker, Ava Starr, and Taskmaster, into taking part in a mission that was a setup. Her real plan was to eliminate them and erase any evidence of her wrongdoing.

Unfortunately, Taskmaster is killed during the setup mission. This loss feels unfortunate, as the character had not yet been fully explored within the MCU. Unlike Bucky, Yelena, John, or Ava, Taskmaster's potential as an antihero remained largely untapped. Her early death cuts short any deeper development, leaving audiences wondering what more she could have brought to the team. However, her death, along with the team's realization of Val's betrayal, becomes the turning point that brings the Thunderbolts together, forming this group of emotionally scarred antiheroes through a shared sense of purpose and survival.

This group consists of emotionally and morally wounded antiheroes who are forced to work together on a dangerous mission that requires them to confront their past. By bringing together deeply scarred individuals, Thunderbolts offers an action film that highlights psychological trauma, the search for identity, and the human need for connection. These themes are not new to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, many of its heroes and antiheroes carry emotional baggage rooted in past trauma. However, Thunderbolts approaches this familiar territory from a different angle, as its central characters were previously seen as "villains" in earlier Marvel films or series. The film challenges this label, suggesting that even those who were once viewed as broken or morally flawed are still capable of growth, redemption, and meaningful change.

Given the film's emotionally heavy themes, Marvel adopts a colder and darker color palette to reflect the internal struggles faced by its characters. The muted tones and low lighting visually express the emotional weight carried by one of the film's central figures, Yelena, who is grappling with intense feelings of isolation. The permanent loss of her sister has left a deep trauma, an invisible wound she carries wherever she goes. The sadness, anger, and loneliness experienced by Yelena and other team members are conveyed through the film's overall visual tone.

In one scene, a gunshot sounds echo loudly, emphasizing the emptiness of the space. This sonic detail doesn't just highlight the setting, it subtly mirrors the emotional void within the character. The sound design enhances this further: the echoing gunfire, the intentional silence during action sequences, and the heightened sound of anxious breathing all work together to underline the emotional distance and inner struggles each member of the Thunderbolts feels.

These aspects serve as some of Thunderbolts' greatest strengths, the ability to spotlight the stories of "fallen and forgotten villains" through an emotionally driven and intimate portrayal of characters marked by deep internal conflict and trauma. Rather than simply attempting to shed their dark reputations, these characters engage in a journey of healing, not by running from their pasts, but by confronting them head-on. Their real enemy isn't just a corrupt authority figure, it's the weight of who they used to be.

This approach brings a refreshing nuance to the superhero genre, which often leans heavily on action sequences. Thunderbolts shifts the focus inward, emphasizing emotional growth over physical battles. Additionally, the presence of a dysfunctional yet promising team offers an alternative to the "perfectly assembled" superhero squads we're used to seeing in the MCU, making their dynamic feel raw, unpredictable, and ultimately more human.

However, the film falls short in fully developing some of its characters. We are already familiar with the emotional traumas of Bucky, John, Ava, and Yelena from previous films and series. For Bucky, John, and Yelena, the origins of their emotional wounds and their connections to Val are well established. In contrast, Ava's background remains vague beyond her role as a villain in Ant-Man and The Wasp (2018); the film does not clarify her initial relationship with Val. Moreover, within Thunderbolts, Ghost (Ava) is given limited screen time and character development, functioning more as a supporting figure rather than a fully fleshed-out protagonist.

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Thunderbolts, the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) release in Indonesia on May 30th, picks up after Captain America: Brave New World and continues the complex journeys of characters like Bucky Barnes. In The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Bucky confronts his violent past by seeking to make amends for his actions as the Winter Soldier. His path is deeply personal, facing responsibility, healing, and growth. This transformation leads him to a new role as a congressman in Brave New World, marking a significant shift in his story.

Bucky first appears in Thunderbolts as a congressman determined to hold CIA Director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Val) accountable for running illegal covert operations under the name of a shadow organization called O.X.E. At this point, his role is mostly political, focused on initiating impeachment proceedings against her.

However, things take a darker turn when Bucky uncovers that Val has manipulated a group of operatives, including Yelena Belova, John Walker, Ava Starr, and Taskmaster, into taking part in a mission that was a setup. Her real plan was to eliminate them and erase any evidence of her wrongdoing.

Unfortunately, Taskmaster is killed during the setup mission. This loss feels unfortunate, as the character had not yet been fully explored within the MCU. Unlike Bucky, Yelena, John, or Ava, Taskmaster's potential as an antihero remained largely untapped. Her early death cuts short any deeper development, leaving audiences wondering what more she could have brought to the team. However, her death, along with the team's realization of Val's betrayal, becomes the turning point that brings the Thunderbolts together, forming this group of emotionally scarred antiheroes through a shared sense of purpose and survival.

This group consists of emotionally and morally wounded antiheroes who are forced to work together on a dangerous mission that requires them to confront their past. By bringing together deeply scarred individuals, Thunderbolts offers an action film that highlights psychological trauma, the search for identity, and the human need for connection. These themes are not new to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, many of its heroes and antiheroes carry emotional baggage rooted in past trauma. However, Thunderbolts approaches this familiar territory from a different angle, as its central characters were previously seen as "villains" in earlier Marvel films or series. The film challenges this label, suggesting that even those who were once viewed as broken or morally flawed are still capable of growth, redemption, and meaningful change.

Given the film's emotionally heavy themes, Marvel adopts a colder and darker color palette to reflect the internal struggles faced by its characters. The muted tones and low lighting visually express the emotional weight carried by one of the film's central figures, Yelena, who is grappling with intense feelings of isolation. The permanent loss of her sister has left a deep trauma, an invisible wound she carries wherever she goes. The sadness, anger, and loneliness experienced by Yelena and other team members are conveyed through the film's overall visual tone.

In one scene, a gunshot sounds echo loudly, emphasizing the emptiness of the space. This sonic detail doesn't just highlight the setting, it subtly mirrors the emotional void within the character. The sound design enhances this further: the echoing gunfire, the intentional silence during action sequences, and the heightened sound of anxious breathing all work together to underline the emotional distance and inner struggles each member of the Thunderbolts feels.

These aspects serve as some of Thunderbolts' greatest strengths, the ability to spotlight the stories of "fallen and forgotten villains" through an emotionally driven and intimate portrayal of characters marked by deep internal conflict and trauma. Rather than simply attempting to shed their dark reputations, these characters engage in a journey of healing, not by running from their pasts, but by confronting them head-on. Their real enemy isn't just a corrupt authority figure, it's the weight of who they used to be.

This approach brings a refreshing nuance to the superhero genre, which often leans heavily on action sequences. Thunderbolts shifts the focus inward, emphasizing emotional growth over physical battles. Additionally, the presence of a dysfunctional yet promising team offers an alternative to the "perfectly assembled" superhero squads we're used to seeing in the MCU, making their dynamic feel raw, unpredictable, and ultimately more human.

However, the film falls short in fully developing some of its characters. We are already familiar with the emotional traumas of Bucky, John, Ava, and Yelena from previous films and series. For Bucky, John, and Yelena, the origins of their emotional wounds and their connections to Val are well established. In contrast, Ava's background remains vague beyond her role as a villain in Ant-Man and The Wasp (2018); the film does not clarify her initial relationship with Val. Moreover, within Thunderbolts, Ghost (Ava) is given limited screen time and character development, functioning more as a supporting figure rather than a fully fleshed-out protagonist.

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Being pretty is often assumed to mean you have nothing else to offer. People don't take you seriously when you wear bright colors, love fashion, or care about your looks. There is a stereotype that femininity and intellect cannot exist in the same person. That kind of judgment has been placed on women for decades, forcing many to feel they must choose between being seen as smart or being themselves. That is what makes Legally Blonde such a refreshing and empowering film. It does not ask its main character to tone down who she is to fit in. Instead, it allows her to succeed fully as herself.

Released in 2001, Legally Blonde follows Elle Woods, a fashionable and cheerful woman from California, who decides to apply to Harvard Law School. At first, her motivation is to win back her boyfriend, Warner. He broke up with her because he wanted someone more "serious."

One of the most heartbreaking scenes in the movie is when Warner looks her in the eye and says, "You're not that smart, sweetie." Even though they got into the same law school and took the same LSATs, he still refuses to see her value. Elle's response is honest and emotional: "I am never gonna be good enough for you, am I?" It is a turning point. From that moment, Elle decides to stop proving herself to Warner and start proving her value to herself.

What follows is a story full of determination and spirit. Elle begins to focus fully on her studies. She spends long hours reading books, often while walking on a treadmill or sitting in a salon chair. She manages to stay committed to her academic goals while still taking care of herself. Slowly, her hard work starts to pay off. She answers difficult questions in class, impresses her professors, and begins to stand out as a top student.

Her abilities are put to the test when she becomes involved in a high-profile murder trial. By combining her legal knowledge and her deep understanding of people, Elle gathered key details that others had overlook. Her sharp instincts and willingness to trust her own thinking lead her to uncover the truth and ultimately solve the case. This moment not only proves her intelligence but also shows that her unique perspective is an asset, not a weakness.

What makes Elle's story so powerful is that she never changes her personality to gain respect. She continues to wear pink, stays positive, and supports the people around her. Unlike many characters in similar stories, she does not have to let go of her identity to be taken seriously. Instead, the film shows that strength can come in many forms. Elle's kindness, confidence, and persistence are just as important as her intelligence.

As the story comes to an end, Elle's transformation is clear. She no longer cares about Warner's opinion. When he tries to impress her again, she rejects him. Her self-worth no longer depends on anyone else's validation. In her graduation speech, Elle says, "Most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself." That message stays with the audience. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt underestimated or overlooked.

Legally Blonde is more than a fun movie filled with fashion and humor. It is a story about discovering your own power. It reminds viewers that you do not have to choose between being true to yourself and being successful. You can be feminine, ambitious, kind, and brilliant all at once. Elle Woods is not just a character. She is a reminder that your value does not come from what others think of you, but from the belief you hold in yourself.

Even more than twenty years later, the message of Legally Blonde still matters. It encourages young women to trust themselves, to work hard, and to never let stereotypes define them. Elle Woods teaches us that being underestimated is not the end of the story. In many cases, it is just the beginning.

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Have you ever used AI, or had your work done with its help? According to data from National University, awareness of AI is highest among graduate-educated, high-income, and working-age groups. Now, AI has made its way into art, including the trend of transforming photos into stylized images of iconic animations, such as those from Disney, Pixar, or Studio Ghibli. By uploading an image and writing a prompt, users can create images that imitate typical animation styles. However, despite its popularity, this trend has sparked ethical and legal debates. While Ghibli-style AI art may appear to be an innovative form of creativity, it raises important questions regarding artistic imitation, authorship, and copyright infringement that should be critically examined.

The integration of AI into the visual arts is often seen as an innovation that expands access to creative expression. Through platforms like Midjourney, anyone can now create visual ideas without specialized art skills. The Associated Press reports on a user who was so impressed by a Ghibli-style AI drawing of his cat that he is considering printing it as wall art. The trend, known as "Ghiblified", went viral with Grant Slatton's post sparking a similar wave on social media, even catching the attention of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, who limited the use of the feature due to high demand.

While the use of AI in art has been criticized by some artists, fan art has long been a form of expression and homage in anime and manga culture. Studio Ghibli's iconic visual style has inspired countless artists around the world and has become part of global visual culture. For example, contemporary artist Pippa Dyrlaga's The Sky Gardener reflects the influence of the Castle in the Sky movie. Legally, some argue that such works fall under fair use, especially when non-commercial and transformative.

Nonetheless, Studio Ghibli has never given explicit permission for its works to be used in AI training. An article from the Washington Journal of Law, Technology, & Arts notes that while no legal action has been taken, the AI-driven "Ghiblification" trend raises serious legal and ethical concerns. The Berne Convention held by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) regulates that copyright protection covers derivative works and that creators have exclusive rights over adaptations of their works. Moreover, Hayao Miyazaki, Studio Ghibli's founder, once described AI-generated art as "an insult to life itself" in the documentary "Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki", clearly expressing his opposition.

A parallel can be drawn from the lawsuit Getty Images v. Stability AI, where the image agency accused Stability AI of using millions of copyrighted images without permission to train its AI models. This case underscores the necessity of obtaining proper licensing and raises concerns about how AI companies source their training data.

Despite this trend has received a lot of criticism in society, supporters of AI art argue that the tools themselves are neutral, with ethical responsibility falling on users. The article "AI-Generated Art: Responsibility, Ownership, and Neutrality: A Framework" on LinkedIn explains that ethical responsibility lies with the user giving the commands, not with the AI itself. Like Photoshop or 3D modeling tools, AI should be seen as a creative aid rather than a creator in its own right. Most of the time, Ghibli-style AI art does not directly copy original works but instead takes inspiration from its visual language, much like traditional artistic reinterpretations.

However, the training process behind these tools is ethically complex. The Center for Art Law reports that models like Stable Diffusion are trained on datasets such as LAION-5B, which includes billions of images scraped without explicit permission. This is the core of the Andersen v. Stability AI Ltd. lawsuit reported by JIPEL: NYU Journal of Intellectual Property & Entertainment Law, in which artists allege their works were used without consent or compensation. Research by Lovato et al. (2024) and Longpre et al. (2024) further revealed widespread concerns among artists, particularly about the lack of transparency in training data and the replication of unique styles without acknowledgement.

In summary, while Ghibli-style AI art reflects the potential of technology to expand creativity, it also blurs the lines between appreciation and plagiarism, innovation and imitation. Therefore, there is a need for transparency in the training of AI models, legal protection of unique visual styles, and clear ethical guidelines so that technology does not sacrifice artistic values. With proper regulation and responsibility, AI can remain an innovative tool that supports rather than replaces human artists.

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The sky stays bright but never cries

Just burns above with empty eyes

The leaves don't fall they only stay

Like thoughts I've tucked too far away

I try to speak but skies don't change

The winds feel old the silence strange

A warmth that used to feel like care

Now presses down on every stare

This dry season won't let me heal

Like time forgot how pain should feel

And though the air still wraps me tight

It never rains it never quite

Something inside forgot the sound

Of what it means to break unbound

And now the storm that used to start

Just hums in corners of my heart

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According to Cambridge Dictionary, mass media is defined as the newspapers, magazines, television, and radio that reach large numbers of people. By this, every publication platform that reaches large numbers of people is considered as mass media. In addition, according to Britannica, in the most general sense of the term, mass media have included print, radio, television, film, video, audio recording, and the Internet - in particular, the World Wide Web and Internet-based social media. This also counts popular streaming platforms as a part of the mass media.

In the use of mass media, the release of the first season of The Netflix Series 13 Reasons Why in 2017 was associated with a significant increase in monthly suicide rates among US youth aged 10 to 17 years. The graphic depiction of suicide and many triggering scenes on the show may affect vulnerable teenagers and people prone to suicide in actualizing the action. In Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescence Psychiatry volume 59, the year 2020, it is estimated that the series' release was associated with approximately 195 additional suicide deaths in 2017 for 10- to 17-year-olds. With these numbers, the controversy has spread around the talk of the release of the show.

In another case, there was a similar case in Indonesia, happening in 2009. In December 2009, there were five cases of suicide from high places or buildings in Jakarta. All of these cases have the same pattern as a case at the end of the eighteenth century. Goethe is a renowned writer of The Sorrows of The Young Werther in 1774. His novel tells a story about a fictional girl who gets rejected and decides to take her own life, which led to a few cases of people holding his novel in their hands while found dead. This is known as The Werther Effect.

In the same field as The Werther Effect, there is another name for those who did take their own life under the influence of others' suicide news known as "Copycat Suicide". Watching frustrating series with controversial graphics and seeing detailed suicide news on television may contribute to this. These cases are involved with the mass media, showing how copycat suicide is prone to happen. In 1987 Austrian Association for Suicide Prevention launched a media campaign to change press coverage of suicides. As part of the result, after 1987, there was a drastic decrease in the number of suicides. The media guidelines remarked as important as the news itself in publishing the report of suicide.

This is a double-edged sword. The publications on suicide may be informative and work well to raise awareness about mental health. It is one of many preventive ways to warn people about the need for compassion and being kind to each other. On the other side, suicide publications are fragile, and pretty troubling for the vulnerable. While we still need publications on suicide to raise awareness, it also demands a certain and measured guideline in media reporting. Mass media are not only expected to produce and share accurately with responsibility and consideration while holding the reports but also to be a platform that does not promote copycat suicide implicitly, to spread help and resources for people in need and prone to suicide.

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Can Mass Media and The Suicide News be Associated with Copycat Suicide?

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Jakarta, Indonesia's busy capital, has continued to face daunting city problems, with traffic congestion being among the worst. One of the main causes of this problem is illegal parking, a habit often considered trivial and unavoidable, which contributes significantly to urban chaos and inefficiency. While some may argue that limited parking infrastructure or lack of public transportation options justify this practice, I strongly disagree. Illegal parking not only clogs city arterial roads, but also harms road safety, public mobility, and economic productivity. It must be countered with systemic, multi-level reforms and public discipline.
1. Illegal Parking Worsens Traffic Congestion
Illegal parking reduces usable road space, especially in densely populated areas like Central Jakarta, where roads are already narrow and congested. Vehicles parked carelessly on the side of the road force traffic to use fewer lanes, causing significant delays. According to the Jakarta Transportation Agency, "illegal parking severely disrupts traffic flow," and it has to ticket and tow thousands of vehicles every day.

This is especially a problem during rush hour when the city experiences more than 22 million trips each day, most of which are made by personal vehicles. Blockages caused by illegally parked cars decrease mobility and put additional stress on an already overcrowded traffic system.
2. It Jeopardizes Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility
Jakarta's pedestrian sidewalks are meant to provide safe pathways for pedestrians, but a study by Tempo.co found that 90% of the sidewalks are partially or completely occupied by street vendors and illegally parked vehicles. This forces pedestrians to walk on the road, risking their lives and violating their right to safe public infrastructure.

Urban experts argue that these problems contribute to the lack of walkability in Jakarta. Nirwono Joga, an urban planning expert, points out that "illegal parking is one of the main barriers for Jakarta to become a pedestrian-friendly city".
3. It Causes Significant Financial Losses to the City
The illegal parking "industry" in Jakarta is often dominated by unregulated workers (known as juru parkir liar), who use public spaces and levy unofficial fees without contributing taxes or revenue to the city. A report from The Jakarta Post estimates that Jakarta loses more than Rp 200 billion per year due to illegal parking activities. These are funds that could otherwise be used to build better infrastructure or subsidize public transportation.

This shadow economy also contributes to indirect corruption and weakens institutional trust. When drivers routinely pay bribes or "unofficial" parking fees, the rule of law is eroded, and public trust in the government's ability to manage urban order is reduced.
4. Current Enforcement Measures Are Insufficient
Although Jakarta has implemented actions such as towing and ticketing, this has not deterred repeat offenses. In January 2024 alone, South Jakarta authorities cracked down on 6,659 illegally parked vehicles. However, the fact that such high numbers continue to occur every month shows that law enforcement is still reactive rather than preventive.

In addition, law implementation is often inconsistent. In some areas, illegal parking is allowed, especially where unauthorized parking attendants coordinate with security guards or road officers. This inconsistency gives mixed messages to the public about the issue's urgency.
5. There Are Better Alternatives
People who justify illegal parking often cite a lack of parking lots and poor public transportation connectivity. However, Jakarta has made great strides with the TransJakarta BRT system, MRT lines, and most recently the LRT. While not perfect, these systems are a viable option for many commuters.

In addition, cities around the world have implemented effective urban strategies to combat illegal parking, such as dynamic parking pricing, integrated park-and-ride facilities, and mobile payment systems for legal on-street parking. Jakarta can implement these innovations. Urban planner Yayat Supriatna suggests combining these innovations with better long-distance connectivity such as bike sharing and sidewalk improvements.
Conclusion
Illegal parking in Jakarta is more than a mere nuisance. It is a systemic problem with far-reaching consequences for traffic flow, public safety, and urban management. While infrastructure limitations and community behavior have their roles to play, these cannot be used as an excuse for illegal and dangerous practices. It is imperative that urban planners, law enforcement agencies and communities work together to build a more disciplined, accessible and law-abiding urban environment. Through stronger law enforcement, increased legal parking options, improved public transportation, and public education campaigns, Jakarta can reclaim its streets for the benefit of all.

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An Interpretation of Untouchable by Taylor Swift

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Like a diamond in distant sky
You soar, so high, alight
A shining star I can't deny
Lost in the glare, I lose my sight

What about me, a girl unknown
Who barely knows your hidden graces
Yet in my heart, a silent tone
Calls your name through endless days

Each step you take, I climb
To reach the heights you've flown
Time slips past, every time
I left behind, all alone

I'm caught up in you, caught in the blue
Longing for words you won't let near
But who am I to love so true
When shadows fall and disappear?

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King Malakor's laughter was the sound of shifting continents. It echoed through the Umbral Throne room, a chamber carved from the heart of a fallen star. "Brilliant, my Prince of Whispers! Utterly brilliant." He clapped a hand on my shoulder, his claws carefully retracted. His touch was a warm, comforting weight, chasing away the permanent chill under my skin.

On the great stone table before us, the world lay captured in a map of flickering light. My light. My plan. "The Sunlight Kingdom will never see it coming," I said, my voice filled with a confidence I only ever felt here, beside him. "We will pour our shadow forces through the Weeping Valley.
By the time their golden knights assemble, we will already hold their capital."

"They called you weak, didn't they?" Malakor's voice rumbled, his molten-gold eyes fixed on me. "Those pale little fools in their bright world. They will soon learn that the most dangerous power is the one they never saw coming." He was right. They had. Their taunts were a constant buzz, like flies I could never swat away.

But here, their voices were silent. Here, I was not "Leo the Zero." I was a prince, a strategist, the right hand of the most powerful being in existence.
A shambling, faceless servant entered, bowing low and offering me a goblet. "Your potion of fortitude, my Prince." I drank it down. It had the usual chalky, bitter taste of magic.

Malakor assured me it was necessary to withstand the draining aura of our enemies. The servant shuffled away, its soft-soled shoes squeaking on the polished obsidian floor. The next day, they brought the prisoner to me. He was a Healer from the Sunlight Kingdom, dressed in a ridiculous white coat. He insisted his name was Dr. Evans. "Leo," he said, his voice annoyingly soft. "We need to talk about why you're here. We need to talk about what happened at school."

Malakor, ever-present like a shadow at my side, let out a low growl. "A trick, my Prince. He seeks to poison your mind with false memories. Do not listen." "My king is right," I told the Healer, puffing out my chest. "Your mind games won't work. Soon, your entire pathetic kingdom will kneel."
The Healer just sighed, a sad, defeated sound. "The medicine is helping, Leo. But you have to meet us halfway." He was dismissed soon after. His visits were a nuisance, a crack in my perfect world that Malakor always helped me seal shut.

The night of the final conquest arrived. The air in the throne room crackled with power. Malakor stood before me, his silhouette blotting out the ethereal glow of the cosmos visible through the grand windows.
"The time is now, Prince of Whispers," he declared, his voice a low thunder that vibrated in my bones. "All we need is to seal our pact in blood and shadow. This world will be remade in our image."

He presented me with a long, thin box. I opened it. Lying on a bed of black velvet was a dagger carved from pure, gleaming obsidian. It felt cool and heavy in my hand, a conduit of immense power. "Take it, Leo," Malakor urged. "And take your rightful place." I raised the dagger. I would carve a new sigil on the map, the final command that would unleash our armies. I looked down at its polished surface, expecting to see the reflection of a prince, robed in shadow and starlight.

But that's not what I saw. I saw a small, terribly thin boy with hollow, frightened eyes. His hair was a matted mess, and he was wearing pale blue pajamas. The grand throne room flickered, the towering arches and cosmic windows dissolving like smoke into a stark, white ceiling with a fluorescent light that hummed.

The deep, rumbling voice of my king was gone, replaced by the sound of my own ragged, desperate whimpers. I looked at the map on the "stone table." It was a piece of construction paper on a linoleum Floor, covered in frantic crayon scribbles. I looked at the obsidian dagger. It was a plastic spork. My legs gave out and I crumpled to the floor, the spork clattering beside me. Kneeling in front of me was not a demon king, but the Healer, Dr. Evans.

His face wasn't filled with fear or hate, but with a profound, aching sadness. "Leo," he said, his voice impossibly gentle. "It's okay. You're safe here." The world of the Umbral Throne tried to reform. I saw Malakor's shadow begin to rise, his golden eyes flaring with rage. He's lying to you! the voice roared in my mind. Strike him down! Finish it!

But the roar was weak, distant. I looked at Dr. Evans's kind eyes, and for the first time, I didn't see an enemy. I just saw a man who was trying to help. The fight went out of me, replaced by a wave of exhaustion so complete it felt like I was sinking into the floor. I began to sob, a raw, ugly sound I hadn't made in months. Dr. Evans didn't move. He just stayed there, a silent, steady presence until the storm in my mind passed.

In the quiet that followed, I saw Malakor one last time. He stood in the corner of my vision, no longer a towering monarch, but a translucent, fading shadow. He looked at me, and I felt not anger or betrayal, but a strange sense of farewell. He gave a slow, solemn nod, and then dissolved into nothing. Weeks have passed. The white room is my only room now. Dr. Evans visits every day.

We talk, mostly he talks, about feelings, about being hurt, and about how it's okay to be scared. Today, I'm drawing. It's not a map. It's a park. There's a big, yellow sun in the corner, and underneath it, I've drawn a single stick figure. For the first time in a very long time, I've given him a smile.

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Imagine this: you're watching a regular crime series, and suddenly the cleaning lady - yes, the one mopping floors - solves the case before the detectives even piece it together. That's how High Potential kicks off, and it quickly becomes clear this isn't just another cop show.

Based on the French series Haut Potentiel Intellectuel, this version centers on Morgan, a single mom of three who also happens to have an IQ of 160. But this show isn't about bragging rights or brainy formulas. Morgan's brilliance feels human. She sees what others miss. She picks up on silences, glances, clutter, and chaos - and somehow makes sense of it all.

Messy, Funny, and Ridiculously Smart

Morgan is a whirlwind. She talks fast, thinks even faster, and doesn't have much patience for rules. Kaitlin Olson plays her with so much spark that you genuinely don't know what's coming next. One second she's goofing off, the next she's pointing out a killer's lie no one else caught.

Her conclusions come at lightning speed. Watching her is like seeing someone complete a jigsaw puzzle from the middle out while you're still figuring out the edges. It's entertaining, but it also makes you rewind just to keep up.

More Than Just Crime Solving

Each episode introduces a new mystery, but this show isn't about gore or shock value. The crimes often hide quiet stories of pressure, loss, or invisible struggles. Take Episode 6. A woman wakes up next to her dead boss after a party. What starts as a drunken mishap unfolds into a deep look at burnout and what it feels like to be overlooked.

Morgan solves the case, sure - but you realize she's also solving pieces of herself along the way. Her emotional intelligence is what makes her stand out. She listens and she cares, and that's exactly what gives her a clearer view of the truth.

Family, Chaos, and Love

At home, Morgan is just as messy as her cases. Her daughter leans into creativity, her son is clearly gifted, and her youngest keeps everyone grounded. Their scenes together feel raw and funny and real. No fake-perfect family here. Just one trying to hold it all together with cereal, sarcasm, and love.

These moments matter. They show us that Morgan's genius isn't just about solving crime. It's about making sense of life, even when it's loud and overwhelming.

A Partnership That Just Works

Then there's Karadec, the straight-laced detective reluctantly paired with Morgan. At first, he's clearly out of his depth, trying to follow her logic while sticking to protocol. But as the season goes on, their trust grows. Not in a forced romantic way, but in a mutual "you've got my back" kind of way.

They challenge each other, frustrate each other, and eventually find a rhythm that works. He sees her brilliance. She learns to slow down - sometimes.

The Cliffhanger That Will Drive You Crazy

Just when you think you've got it all figured out, the final episode happens. No spoilers, but let's just say the ending flips the whole story on its head. It's the kind of cliffhanger that makes you sit up, yell a little, and then start Googling when Season 2 will be released.

It's not just a twist - it's a shift. And it works.

Why It Stays With You

What makes High Potential different isn't just the smart writing or the twisty plots. It's how involved you feel while watching. You're not just observing Morgan - you're thinking with her. You're connecting dots, catching tiny clues, and replaying scenes because her brain moves that fast.

It's funny. It's clever. It's full of heart. And somehow, it reminds you not to underestimate the people everyone else ignores.
So if you want a mystery that actually makes you feel something while keeping your brain busy, give this one a shot. It's a ride worth taking.

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When Rani's grandma passed away, she was left with an old colonial house in a small village in Solo. The house stood like a sleeping memory, filled with the aroma of cinnamon, jasmine and old papers. The furniture, even though covered in white sheets, still hinted at elegance with hand-carved chairs, teak wardrobes, and most noticeably the tall oval mirror in the main bedroom.

The mirror had always amazed Rani. As a child, she remembers asking Grandma Tjan why the mirror was always covered with a special cloth.

"Don't stare at the mirror too long, Rani," Grandma whispered. " It will remember what it sees."

At that time, Rani laughed, thinking it was one of Grandma's superstitions. Grandma believed strongly in such things such as talking to plants, leaving sugar outside the door to attract spirits, and reading old Javanese books.

Now, standing alone in the room, Rani felt the weight of the mirror's presence. Its lace cover seemed untouched since her grandma died, its edges yellowed with age.

With half reluctance, half curiosity, she lifted the cloth.

The wooden frame was beautiful-carved with vines and strange symbols she didn't recognize. The glass was a little dark, as if it was not fully conformed to light. There was a faint crack at the bottom left, a thin line of cobwebs that caught her reflection.

She looked at herself in the mirror.

Then she blinked.

And the reflection didn't.

Rani's breath was stuck in her throat.

Quickly, the mirror corrected itself. Her reflection matched her again, even if it was with a faint smile that she didn't make.

"I'm tired," she quietly whispered to herself, moving back.

But that night, the house became restless.

Light bulbs flickered dimly. Doors creaked open. Faint whispers. And when Rani passed the mirror to go to the bathroom, she was sure she noticed movement. Not herself, but a shadow behind her.

She decided to do some research. In her grandma's small library, hidden in a chest behind an old batik cloth, Rani found a leather notebook marked: "The Secret of the Mirror".

Her grandma's neat and italicized handwriting reads:
"This mirror has been in our family for generations. It is not a mirror in the true meaning, but a gateway. It shows us truths that the world forgets, and truths that we don't want to see. It gives reality to memories and desires. Use it only if you are willing to pay the price."
Rani reads further and finds that her grandma has been using the mirror to bring memories back to life: her wedding day, the birth of her children and her colonial youth. But also darker things - betrayals, fights and loss.
"Mirrors don't lie, But it tempts. It offers strength. It does not reflect who we are, but what we can become."
That night, driven by fear and desire, Rani lit a candle and sat in front of the mirror.

"I want to see," she said quietly.

The air around her felt heavy.

The candle flickered quickly, then the room transformed.

She was still in her grandma's bedroom, but it looked different. It was brighter. The furniture was newer. And there, sitting on the bed, was a young woman - her grandma, decades younger, brushing her long and straight hair.

Rani couldn't speak. She could only see.

Then a man entered. Her grandpa. He was handsome but firm. Their conversation became more heated. He accused her of cheating on him. She denied it. Then he strikes her.

Rani screamed while covering her mouth with her hand, but the scene continued. Her grandma fell to the floor, crying.

And then, the room was back to normal. Cold. Silent.

Rani's reflection looked back at her, but with a much different, sad stare.

The following few days were even worse. The mirror began to show Rani not only her past, but also her future.

In one scene, she saw herself in an argument with her best friend, saying cruel things she never imagined she would say. In another scene, she steals money from her office. Then, she saw herself standing on the edge of a bridge, with a blank face, a blank stare.

"No," she said loudly. "That's not me."

The version of herself in the mirror smiled coldly.

Rani, who couldn't believe her vision, decided to leave.

One night, as she sat staring into the mirror, unable to turn her head away, her reflection suddenly reached out to her.

The hand from the mirror touched the inside of the mirror.

Rani touched and felt it.

A cold, numb feeling ran through her palm. When she looked down, a small wound appeared.

She fell backwards in fear.

The mirror had touched her.

Now it recognized her.

The next morning, she called a spiritual expert - an old family friend she had known for a long time called Pak Roni.

He came with incense and turmeric water.

"Where did you find this mirror?" he asked, his eyes squinting as he looked at it.

"It's been a long time with our family," Rani replied. "Grandma said it can remember things and show us."

Pak Roni frowned. "This is not a mirror. This is a gate. Things like this shouldn't be left open. If it remembers, it also learns. And if it learns... it can do something."

"Can it be closed?" she asked.

"Yes. But it cannot be destroyed. You must bury it facing downward. This mirror is a portal of light and darkness. To end its sight, you must let it see only darkness."

That night, Rani brought the mirror outside to her grandma's garden. She dug for hours under the moonlight, until her hands were blistered and rough.

She placed the mirror in the deep, face down. Its reflection caught the moon for the last time.

"I am not yours," she said. "You have seen enough."

She covered it with dirt and planted a jasmine bush on top.

The house became completely silent. The lights stopped flickering. The whispers stopped.

15 years later, Rani came back to the house. The house had been slowly renovated. The garden bloomed beautifully. Jasmine flowers danced in the wind.

Rani never talked about the mirror again.

But sometimes, when Rani relaxes looking at the garden and jasmine bushes, she sees a sparkle on the ground.

And on quiet nights, when the wind was soft, she could almost hear the sound of soft laughs underground.

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Aleya, a seven-year-old little girl, has grown up with one person she calls Dad in her world.

Her father, Jovian, was not like most fathers in fairy tales. He was not a tall man with a loud voice. He was the kind of father who could tie a hair bow without making it crooked, knew the difference between coral and salmon, and memorized all the names of the cartoon characters Aleya loved, from the funny to the absurd. He can sing cartoon songs in the right tune, and even does a little dance in the kitchen while making breakfast.

Early in the morning, Jovian's hands make lunch while slipping a small note into the lunchbox. Today it reads: "If today is hard, I'll be waiting at the end of the rainbow." Yesterday, the note was: "I know you are brave. But if you're scared, you can hug me. " Aleya always reads it first before eating, then keeps it in her shirt pocket, like a secret mantra that only the two of them know.

Shortly after Jovian arrived at the office, he met Arlo who had just entered Jovian's room, "I see you, Jo, like a person who is swimming while carrying a sack of rice. You're tired, but you don't want to let go."

Arlo sat down uninvited, placing the coffee on the table. "I think... you're really great, being able to take care of a child by yourself. But more and more, I also see you getting lost."

Jovian smiled slightly. "If I let go, who will take care of them?"

Arlo gave him a long look. "Aleya needs a sane father. Not a great one."

"You are there for Aleya. But not for yourself. That's the problem" The words stayed in Jovian's mind longer than he expected.

"I don't need anything, Jo. As long as Aleya is happy, that's enough." Jovian said while checking the files.

Arlo shook his head. "No, Jo. It's not that simple. A child's happiness comes not only from protecting her. But also from seeing his father sane. You can't be a safe house if you yourself keep collapsing in silence. You know what, Jo? Aleya didn't just grow up because you were strong. But because you love her. Real love. But don't let that love make you forget yourself."

"I understand now. But I'm still scared." Jovian who answered until he was deep in thought
"You can be afraid. But don't let yourself be alone. Aleya needs a father who is present. And you need a life that's not just about being a protector."
Jovian closed his eyes.
"I don't want to be everything to Aleya. I just want to be enough."
Arlo nodded. "And you are enough, Jo. But now, you also have to be enough for yourself."

Jovian was silent. Arlo's words were too true to deny. But also too painful to accept.

Later that afternoon, the same hand would pat Aleya's back as she told her stories of her noisy, colorful kindergarten world. About the friend who spilled paint on her shoes. About the coloring contest her best friend won. About the dance lessons she loved because "Daddy likes to shake like jelly, too."

At night, Jovian would sit on the edge of his bed and read him a storybook. But after the lights went out and Aleya fell asleep, Jovian would often remain sitting there. He held his daughter's tiny fingers as if asking for permission to stay strong. The wounds from the past still linger. Sometimes he takes a deep breath, stares at the empty ceiling, then looks down, hiding his face in his hands. But in the morning, she still smiles, still wakes up first, still prepares everything for her little girl.

He was Aleya's fortress, even if the foundation itself sometimes came close to collapsing.

But that night, Jovian sat pensively in the kitchen. His coffee had been cold for a long time. In his hand is an old, faded photograph of him with the woman he used to love. Jovian's eyes were sad, his shoulders trembled slightly. Silently, his tears fell one by one, as if his body could no longer bear all the burden.

He remembered the breakup. It wasn't a big fight that made them part, but exhaustion. Sadness that wasn't talked about, dreams that went in different directions. He stayed with Aleya. And since then, he had never really thought about himself again.

Suddenly, there were small steps approaching. Aleya, who should have been asleep, stood in the kitchen doorway with her pajamas on and a stuffed rabbit in hand. She saw her father, and wordlessly walked over and hugged Jovian's waist from the side.
"If you're sad, Aleya can be a rainbow for you, right?"
Jovian sighed, then smiled even though his eyes were still wet. He lifted Aleya onto his lap and hugged her tightly.
"Your rainbow always knows when it's raining, doesn't it?"
Aleya nodded. "But you have to have a rainbow too, not just Aleya."

"I don't know where to look," Jovian muttered softly.
"Alright, my rainbow... Aleya's rainbow twice. It's brighter."
Jovian chuckled, soft, fragile, but sincere. The hug was enough. For that night, it was enough.

The next day, when he takes Aleya to school, Jovian looks a little lighter. He wore a full suit, and styled his hair a little more neatly. He started writing again in his journal, which was full of scribbles. He started brewing tea for himself, not just bitter coffee to stave off sleepiness.

He allowed himself to laugh while watching cartoons with Aleya, instead of just accompanying her to breakfast. He began to live, slowly, for himself too.

In the afternoon after school, Aleya came home with a sullen face.
"Dad, Aleya's friends say that Aleya is weird because she doesn't have a mom."
Jovian was silent. He knelt down and held his son's small hands.
"Aleya is not weird. Aleya is extraordinary. And you know, sometimes life isn't fair. But you know what? You have a power that even I envy." "You can love unconditionally. You can make adults feel safe. And that's... that's magic."
Aleya looked at her father. "You're a miracle, too. You can be everything to Aleya. But from now on, I want to be everything to you, too. Aleya wants you to be happy too."

Jovian nodded. He picked Aleya up and hugged her tightly, as if afraid of time stealing the moment.

That night, Jovian wrote in his journal:
"Today Aleya said she wanted to be my everything. I cried. But not because I was sad. I cried because I realized I wasn't walking alone. There is a little hand that leads me home."
And Aleya, with her little hands and dawn-like smile, continues to be a reminder that sometimes, strength is not about who never falls. It's about who chooses to stand together, even in the rain. In a hug, in a simple sentence, and in the eyes of a child who sees his father as home.

And Jovian knows: being enough does not mean being perfect. Being enough is when someone says, "I'm home," and knows that there is a hug waiting.

They are each other's rainbow. They are each other's light. And in a world that is sometimes dark, that is more than enough.

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