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00:00Hi, I'm Raman Lee Min Ho from a place so boring you don't need to know the name.
00:05Trust me.
00:06And yeah, that's my pen name.
00:07You know, just cause pen names are fun and add an air of mystery.
00:11So I put together my love for K-dramas and my favorite noodles.
00:16But if you ever tell my mom that, I will deny it.
00:19Repeatedly.
00:20Now, before I continue, you have to like and subscribe to MSA.
00:23Sorry, but they make us say that.
00:26My mom is Italian and she raised me and my sisters on her own in a very small town in
00:30the US.
00:31But we might as well have been living in Italy.
00:34Pretty much everyone we knew was Italian.
00:36Now my mom has two talents.
00:39One, she's an amazing seamstress.
00:42She could make a stunning dress out of a potato sack.
00:45My sister and I used to wear all sorts of garbage when we were younger.
00:49Old curtains, bed sheets, towels, you name it.
00:52And on a side note, do you know that cotton lasts for like a hundred freaking years?
00:57That's longer than the seasons of Grey's Anatomy, man.
00:59And I thought nothing could compete with that.
01:01Sorry, sorry.
01:02What was I saying?
01:03I always lose track.
01:04Pardon me.
01:05Yeah, so too, my mom knows and remembers everything and everyone in town.
01:12And she likes to talk about it a lot.
01:14Like her mouth runs as fast as her hands.
01:17You know the Bartoli family, right?
01:19Her daughter ran away with the homeless-looking boy from the Rossi family.
01:22Now, after just a week, the boy sent her back home because she doesn't know how to
01:26make a pasta.
01:28What kind of girl doesn't know how to make a pasta?
01:30So now, man, she could just go on and on about these people.
01:35And I didn't give a rat's butt about it.
01:38But I indulged mom and heard all her gossip because I was her favorite.
01:42Which is what makes me really unique.
01:44I'm the middle child, and I'm the favorite.
01:48Yeah, you heard me, an unheard of phenomenon, but you'll see why.
01:52My sister Bella is two years older than me, and it's not hard to see why she isn't the
01:57favorite.
01:58She's like the opposite of everything a firstborn is supposed to be.
02:02Lazy, whiny, irresponsible, and dumb as a button.
02:06Actually, buttons are quite useful, but you get the point.
02:09Like, on her ninth birthday, she got a $50 note from her aunt, and I convinced her to
02:13exchange it with me for $21 notes.
02:17She was so happy she had so much money, and I was $30 richer.
02:21Also, I often got compliments on my rosy skin, which really bothered her.
02:26So one day, I let her in on my secret.
02:29Mom's been doing something special with me for years, and now I'll share it with you.
02:34You have to make a paste of baby powder, milk, crushed daisies, and a few tablespoons of mud.
02:40You know, so you don't get pale like a ghost.
02:42And then you put it on your face for an hour, but you have to sit really still while it dries.
02:47Otherwise, you'll get wrinkles.
02:49And oh, you can only do this between 4 to 5 in the afternoon because it's the golden hour.
02:55Works like magic.
02:57Work out great.
02:58Because we were only allowed to watch TV for an hour between 4 and 5 p.m.
03:03And now, I had it all to myself.
03:06This went on for a month till Bella ended up with acne, and Mom found out what she'd been doing.
03:12My younger sister June came two years after me, and well, she's just a sweetheart.
03:17She could have been the favorite, but our jerk Dad left right after she was born,
03:21and I think it just wasn't a good time for Mom to bond with the baby.
03:24But I adore June. She's just easy to love. And she worships me.
03:30Like, I think she'd kiss my feet if I asked her to.
03:33I mean, I would never do that, of course. Only the occasional foot rub.
03:37That's not an abuse of older sibling power, right?
03:39I guess I'm the smartest of my sisters. And it's not me saying it.
03:44My teachers say it. Mom says it. Everyone says it.
03:47Look, this is a picture I colored when I was just 5. No, wait, 7?
03:51Okay, fine, 10. Just focus on the colors and not on my amazing nails, okay?
03:56But since you're wondering, June did the nail art.
03:58But what really got to Bella was when anyone said I was the prettiest.
04:03Like, in seventh grade, Mom had come to our school for our parent-teacher meeting,
04:07and she met with my class teacher last, who couldn't stop gushing about me.
04:11What a blessing to have a child like...
04:14Ugh, the year I had Bella in my class, it was so hard.
04:18That's when I started my blood pressure medication. But this one? Ugh, she's such a marvel.
04:23And a beauty on top of that. Now, I'm not saying the other two are ugly,
04:28but they look more like you. And BEEP is more on her dad's side of the family with those
04:34delicate features. A bit like Cinderella and her stepsisters.
04:39That made me so uncomfortable. Like, you know how the truth can sometimes do that.
04:44But why say it, man? And Bella just lost it. She flung a bottle of ink at my teacher.
04:50Oh my god, I ruined your clothes. Now, I'm not saying they were pretty to begin with,
04:55and you'd look like a sack of turnips no matter what, but I'm still sorry.
04:59Actually, they look less tacky now. Here's some more.
05:02Oh man, I laughed so hard. I peed a little. That was my fondest Bella memory ever.
05:08And yeah, there aren't many to choose from. But that one's pretty cool. Mom was really embarrassed,
05:13though, and Bella got her reputation in town for being a little cray-cray.
05:17I honestly never cared that much about looks. But I understand why people are obsessed with
05:22being pretty. You get doors opened for you, someone will give you their place in a long line,
05:27offer to carry your stuff, or give up their umbrella for you and get soaked themselves.
05:31And sometimes you try to refuse, but people won't take no for an answer.
05:36Also, pretty people are almost seen as superhumans. I mean, think of some beautiful person,
05:42and then think about them burping or farting or pooping. You can't imagine it, right?
05:46Cause how could someone that pretty do something so nasty and basic? No, no, they must poop glitter.
05:54Like this one time in ninth grade, I was in an elevator in the bank when I felt this
05:58really big urge to fart. There was no stopping it, and I let it out quietly. But man, I stank
06:05the place up. And everyone glared at this poor big guy in the lift. No one even thought for a
06:11second that it could be me. I kind of felt bad, but how could I own up to that? So yeah,
06:16life was good in my little town. But my dreams were bigger than that. I wanted to see the world and
06:22maybe become a famous singer. Oh, did I mention yet that I have a great voice? Really one the
06:28genetic lottery, huh? Please don't hate me, y'all. I'd sing at every school event and even participate
06:34in local talent shows or sing at some restaurants. And any money I made, I'd put away in my piggy bank.
06:39I was saving up to go to LA one day to be a star. But things took a wild turn in 11th grade.
06:45One day at breakfast, Mom was going through the mail when she nearly choked. Oh Lord, my prayers
06:51have been answered. Which ones? You pray a lot, Mom. Like, seriously? God must be tired of you
06:56asking for so many things all the time. Will you just listen? You know our distant family friends,
07:02the Ricci family? Those really rich people? They once came to town 10 years ago and we went on a
07:09picnic with them. And that Mrs. Ricci kept trying to get my mother's lasagna recipe from me. But I told
07:15her it was going to me with my grave. And then she tried to get to the point, Mom. All right. Anyway,
07:22they have a son who's a year older than Bella. And she wrote to me saying that she wants to come and
07:28see my girls. And hopefully, choose one to get married to him. Isn't that amazing? Mom, this is
07:35America. And it's 2022. No teenager gets married. Oh my god, it's all I ever wanted. I've always wanted to
07:43be Mrs. Richie Rich. Yes, a hundred times yes. Oh, it's like I'm Cinderella. I'll never have to work
07:50a day in my life again. You already never worked a day in your life, Bella. Look, Bella is almost 20.
07:57She barely passed school, she's useless around the house, and she'll never get a job. Also,
08:03people in town still think she's unstable. Getting her married off to someone who isn't from around here
08:09is the best we can do. For us. You're here. Now listen. The only problem in this plan is you.
08:17I don't want to have you around when they come over. They might choose you instead,
08:21and I don't want to ruin this chance for us. I mean, for Bella. Fine by me. The Richie family
08:27was coming over that weekend, so Mom sent me off to my aunt a day in advance, right to the other end
08:33of town. I was in for a relaxing weekend. Aunt's house was close to a lake, so the next afternoon,
08:39I was sitting by the water practicing my singing, when I spotted a boy swimming. And, oh, mother may
08:45I. His blonde hair shone in the sunlight, and the water rippled smoothly over his strong arms.
08:52Wow. Now, don't think I'm boy crazy. I find most guys annoying, actually. And who knew? Maybe this
08:58one was annoying, too. But who minds a little eye candy? It's the only candy that's good for you.
09:04But suddenly, he let out a sound I've only ever heard a cow make in labor. A jellyfish bit me.
09:10He passed out and started sinking. I swam like a graceful mermaid towards him. Man, he weighed a ton.
09:17I managed to drag him to the shore and checked his heartbeat. Yeah, he was gonna live. And up close,
09:22he did look kind of annoying. You know, those boys who are too pretty and think the universe
09:27revolves around them. Yeah, he was definitely giving off those vibes. I thought I'd wait around
09:33till he came out of his beauty nap, so I started singing one of my original songs.
09:37You wanna hear about this girl who makes jealous witches hurl? She had beauty, she had brains,
09:42there was talent in her veins. Not that everyone was dumb, but the town made her numb. What stay
09:47here forever? That made her feel bummed. She knew that there was more, so much more to her life than
09:52the gossip and the small talk being a dumb and dumb wife. It's not hard to see. The girl I'm talking
09:57about is me, so if you wanna hear the rest, pay up now, it's not for free.
10:01Suddenly, I felt something touch my foot. I'd almost forgotten the boy who was staring right up at me.
10:07Wow, you're a goddess, an angel, that voice. And you, you saved me, right?
10:13Yeah, but anyone would have done the same in my place. It's not special.
10:17Of course it's special. You saved my life. I, I think I'm in love with you.
10:23Aw, man. This boy was dumber than I thought. That's so sweet. You know what? You still look pale.
10:30You should lie back down. And I'm gonna go make a mixture of herbs for your jellyfish bite.
10:35Oh, I've forgotten all of my pain. Except that ache in my heart.
10:40Yes, yes, yes, we'll deal with that too. Just close your eyes and I'll be back before you know it.
10:46I skipped off all the way to my aunt's house. I'd be gone in two days from here and I'd never bump into him.
10:52When I returned home, I went through the back door into the kitchen. Just as I popped a muffin in my
10:56mouth, mom walked in. What are you doing here? Hello, I live here. I'm your favorite child, remember?
11:03Shh, keep your voice low. The Richie family came for a second visit today and they're in the house right now.
11:10You better not come out. Okay, okay. I'll just stay here. Just leave the cakes, woman.
11:15Oh, sorry. I was looking for the bath. Oh my god. It's you, the wrapping angel.
11:21What the freaking fruitcake? The Richie boy was the guy I'd saved from the lake?
11:26Apparently, he'd stopped for a swim on their way here. His name was Luca and he told his parents he was
11:32in love with me and he'd marry me or marry no one. Such a drama queen. He cried, Bella cried,
11:40his parents begged, mom panicked and she sent them away saying, we need time to think.
11:45You really went out of your way for these guests, mom. You never make pasta for me.
11:49And yum, I haven't had this pastry in ages. Will you please get serious for a minute?
11:55What are we going to do? About what, mom? I'm not getting married, duh.
12:00You don't have to get married. It could just be an engagement till you know him better.
12:05Okay, fine. Just be his girlfriend. It's too good a proposal to pass. And I wanted it for Bella,
12:12but if it's not happening for her, you have to accept it. Before I could reply, Bella came flying
12:18at me. You stupid witch! I'm not letting you get away with this. Gosh, Bella, have you gained weight?
12:25Get off, you baby cow. I was so close to getting everything I've ever wanted. And you ruined it.
12:32I didn't do anything. And Luca is an idiot. Don't say that. He and I are perfect for each other.
12:38You're actually just reinforcing my point. Ow! Just stop it, the both of you. I'll never forgive you,
12:46beep, and I'll curse you every single day for the rest of my life. I wish that you gained stubborn fat
12:52on your thighs that never leaves you. Well, I won't bore you with the details of what happened after.
12:57You know those annoying people who say, long story short, and then tell you every detail in all the
13:02bonus scenes? Yeah, I hate that. Anyway, I turned down the proposal, the Richie family left, but Luca
13:09sent letters non-stop. Bella stopped talking to me, which was amazing. But mom stopped talking to me,
13:15too. And then a month later, she got really sick. I ended up using all my savings for her treatment.
13:21And somehow, she emotionally blackmailed me into agreeing to date Luca. See, with great favoritism
13:28comes great responsibility. Mom favored me all her life. And as her perfect child, I felt the
13:34responsibility to make her happy now. Really, it's not easy being me. Of course, Bella was furious.
13:41And after she gave all my clothes to the neighborhood dogs, she started muttering things
13:45under her breath whenever she saw me. Gosh, so immature. Thankfully, Luca lived very far away,
13:51and we just talked on the phone. But he called so much that eventually, I made June take his calls and
13:57say, mm-hmm, mm-hmm, every other minute. He never knew it wasn't me. But he was supportive of all my
14:04singing dreams and said we could move anywhere I wanted to pursue them. Maybe sometimes your
14:09dreams come true in a way you didn't expect? Then one morning, I woke up with a really sore throat.
14:15I tried calling out to June for water, but my voice was gone. It turned out that I had laryngitis,
14:21and I was mute. The doctor said they couldn't say if my voice would come back. This was the first time
14:27in my life I was truly depressed. I could see all my dreams slipping away. Mom announced excitedly
14:33that Luca was coming. Like that was supposed to cheer me up. And Bella's smug face made everything
14:39ten times worse. One day at dinner, she turned to me. See? I told you I'd curse you. You've lost your
14:45precious voice because of my curses. Or maybe it's just Kerma. For the first time in your life,
14:51you get what you deserve. For once, you lose. And something inside me just snapped. I threw my pasta
14:58at her face and then jumped on her. It took June and Mom some serious effort to save her miserable butt.
15:04Later that night, I was crying angry tears in my room when June slipped in. You know it's not Bella's
15:09curses, right? Of course I know. She's just unbearable. Why is she like this? Maybe because it's not easy
15:15to live in your shadow? She's always been told she's not as good as you. She's never even tried.
15:21Maybe because there isn't any point? You're pretty much perfect. How come you turned out so nice?
15:26It doesn't bother me that you're better. Also, being nice is easy. Being mean is hard. And it
15:31doesn't even feel good. Why are you writing things down? I have no idea. June had given me some food for
15:37thought. I guess it wasn't fun to always be compared to someone. And I guess I never made it easier for
15:42Bella either. Maybe I could start now. So when Luca arrived a few days later, I told him I was
15:48breaking up with him. He held my hands and looked really sad. Ha! See? I see a smirk! Animator, please,
15:55please go back a little bit. Okay, Animator, you can continue. It's not that I don't care for you,
16:03babe. But yeah, I totally get it. You need your space. Maybe if you get your voice back, give me a call?
16:10I won't be doing that. But I think you should ask out Bella. Trust me. You guys are made for each
16:15other. Looks like he listened because when I went down later, Bella sprung on me like a python. Oh,
16:21thank you, thank you, my amazing, lovely sister. I'll start a prayer circle for you tomorrow and you'll
16:26get your voice back in no time. You'll see. Now let's kiss and make up. But only in the air because
16:31I don't want to ruin my lipstick. Bella and Luca got married a month later and she left. And that is my
16:37favorite Bella memory. Watching her leave. One evening it was just me and June and I was
16:42sipping tea when I spilled some on myself. Ow! June and I looked at each other in shock. I tried
16:47speaking a bit more and I could. My voice wasn't totally normal yet, but it was coming back. We
16:53both started crying and dancing around for joy. My voice did recover completely and I was able to
16:59sing again. But I felt a bit different. I felt more appreciative of the things I'd taken for granted.
17:04And June was wrong. Being nice was freaking hard. Much easier to be selfish. But I wanted to be
17:11nicer and I really tried. A few months later on my birthday, Mom and June surprised me with a
17:16ticket to LA. The American Idol auditions are happening there next week and you deserve this
17:22chance, love. I'd always waited for an opportunity like this and now it was here. I was excited and
17:29scared. Good scared though. Here I come world. Also, in case you're wondering, this is not my real
17:35voice, obviously. They hired a professional voice actress to do the job. I can't do it. You know you
17:40can't be perfect at everything. Also, if you want a part two of me telling you what happened in LA,
17:45please comment, Raman Lee Min Ho, our amazing MSA character. He thinks bye.
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