A teenage girl from Japan has been confined to wheelchair after losing both legs in an accident. But her enthusiasm has not failed her, though, as her positive attitude towards life has attracted the attention of filmmakers – her life story and acting skills will be presented onscreen in a film scheduled for release next year.
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Netizens in Japan have praised 19-year-old Minya as the female version of Ototake Hirotada due to their shared physical disabilities, as well as her spirited response. Still, a period of depression loomed over Minya upon knowledge of the loss before she retained her cheerfulness.
Minya
"No matter what, this is what I am. I may choose to grieve, but I prefer loving the way I am right now." She confessed that it was terribly painful at the beginning to accept such immense loss. Knowing that things as they are though, she has come to accept her loss and began to rejoice what is left in her. Recently, she has indulged herself in a new hobby, making dessert.
Minya
Minya frequents and fills TV shows with her cheerfulness and enthusiasm, sharing with the audience her experience after the accident. It is perhaps no surprise that her story has attracted great media attention, her ‘kawaii’ outlook though is another source of attraction that steals the heart of male audiences. Praises are heaped on Minya with comments of fondness, "she is very charming, I want to make friends with her!" another reads "Kawaii and tough girl, I think I am infatuated with her". In addition, she will be starring in a film about her life story next year.
Minya
