Hitomi Shimatani

The nineteen-year old girl made her debut on the talent show and then went on to wow audiences in Japan with her silky voice. Her captivating and spellbinding performance swept the entire audience off their feet. After working furiously hard for three years to become a successful singer, the girl finally shone as a star on the stage. Not only does her lyrical singing style soothe my mind but her perseverance inspires me a lot. The name of this girl is Hitomi Shimatani.

Well goes a saying, "Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain." We can tell how true this is from Hitomi Shimatani. Talented and gifted, Hitomi still encountered decline in her album sales after working as a pop singer for 3 years. In the meanwhile, her mother passed away. These obstacles hindered her from being optimistic, nearly causing her to lose faith in singing. However, she handled these adversities and kept the faith in creating more captivating songs. After surmounting all odds, she finally underwent a metamorphosis from a superficial pop singer to a real vocalist who sings from heart. There's no denying that Hitomi Shimatani is a hero who have influenced me most - teaching me that I must dance in the rain.