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Kaoru Tada, who was born in 1960 into an ordinary family in Japan, showed a talent for painting from an early age. At home, her mother was often absent from family life due to her busy schedule, leaving her with a difficult childhood.
However, it was with his keen talent for painting and dedication to his work that Kaoru Tada was finally admitted to the Osaka City Polytechnic College, which is renowned both at home and abroad.
Meanwhile, Shigeru Nishikawa, who was born in Saga Prefecture, Japan, has shown musical talent since childhood, especially a love for rock music. In the days of chasing his musical dreams, he spent that stirring time of youth, and eventually became the soul singer of the band Presence.
As an adult, Kaoru Tada became a professional manga artist, working hard at his drawing desk every day. Her comic works are based on campus love, and although they are unpretentious, they have the power to deeply move people's hearts.
Similarly, Shigeru Nishikawa's music is loved by a wide range of listeners, full of passion and creativity, full of a sense of the times and fashion.
However, despite the creation of two popular school love manga, Kaoru Tada is not satisfied with this and decides to set her sights on a more challenging theme - the wonderful love between a beautiful girl and the band's lead singer.
This may be related to Kaoru Tada's own other identity - "star chasing girl".
In Japan in the 80s, Kaoru Tada, who had entered the adult society, focused on comics during the day, and at night, she followed various bands and released her fatigue and toil all day to the sound of frenetic rock music.
Among them, her favorite bands are Novela, the former is the Tanmei pre-rock genre of Japanese rock music in the 80s, and 44magnum; The latter was included in her manga universe because she became friends with Kaoru Tada, and became the villain band that appeared in the subsequent plot.
Kaoru Tada finally decided to create a manga called "The Knight Loves Me", which tells the story of an ordinary girl from an Okonomiyaki restaurant who becomes the love of a knight.
In order to better understand the life of the band, she took the initiative to approach the band members and frequented the taverns they frequented. And in such an opportunity, the life trajectories of Kaoru Tada and Shigeru Nishikawa are finally intertwined.
Inside a bustling Japanese tavern, Kaoru Tada notices a group of young people dressed flamboyantly and with unique personalities. She recognized at a glance that these were the people who had made their mark in the band.
Secretly excited, Kaoru Tada resolutely got up and moved over to the band members, looking for the right topic to start a conversation.
When Shigeru Nishikawa's textured singing voice sounded, his charming voice immediately captivated Kaoru Tada. From that moment on, the lives of the two seemed to be pulled by an invisible red thread, just like the play of fate, and finally intertwined.
Although Shigeru Nishikawa is four years younger than Kaoru Tada, Kaoru Tada's mellow and cute appearance makes the age difference seem insignificant.
Under the infection of Kaoru Tada's sincerity and affection, Shigeru Nishikawa gradually fell for it. The two began a romantic relationship, and Kaoru Tada skillfully integrated this touching love story into the creation of "The Knight Loves Me".
She even hid Shigeru Nishikawa's band's name "Presence" in an inconspicuous corner of the manga, which can be discovered with a little attention.
In the process of creation, Kaoru Tada not only reached out to the band members, but also frequented the taverns they frequented. Finally, she attracted the "big fish" of the band's lead singer Shigeru Nishikawa to take the bait.
The eyes of the two met in an instant, and an indescribable feeling arose, as if they were being pulled by an invisible red thread, as if they were bound by fate. Although Shigeru Nishikawa is four years younger than Kaoru Tada, this age difference is insignificant in Kaoru Tada's eyes, and she can only see Shigeru Nishikawa's handsome and chic appearance, which is the most ideal image of a knight in her heart.
Under the affectionate infection of Kaoru Tada, Shigeru Nishikawa gradually fell in love with him, and the two finally came together and started a warm and touching love story.
In May 1985, 25-year-old Kaoru Tada and Shigeru Nishikawa, who was the same age, held a luxurious and eye-catching wedding in Osaka, which was full of joy.
Kaoru Tada wore a white wedding dress, dazzling pearl stud earrings, and a happy smile on her face, and received a bright red bouquet of flowers symbolizing romance and commitment from the witnesses.
And Shigeru Nishikawa on the side, handsome and dashing guarding Kaoru Tada's side, like a loyal knight, witnessed the happy moment of the newlyweds.
However, on this happy day, Kaoru Tada was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst. If surgery is not carried out in time, she will lose the possibility of having children, which is undoubtedly a huge blow.
On the eve of starting a happy life, Kaoru Tada and Shigeru Nishikawa have to face a harsh reality.
But Kaoru Tada never wanted to give up, and she bravely chose to undergo surgery, even if it was successful or not, it meant a very different future. During this difficult period, Kaoru Tada skillfully integrated his encounter with Shigeru Nishikawa into his later comic work "Naughty Little Kiss", which made Ariel Lin cry bitterly when interpreting the role, and affectionately told her lover "I really hope to have a child that belongs to us for you".
Even in the face of many difficulties, Kaoru Tada and Shigeru Nishikawa still did not hesitate to choose to enter the palace of marriage hand in hand and bravely meet the unknown challenges. Over the next 14 years, they spent the prime of their lives, creating the world's best-selling romance comics while also having a cute child.
That time of happiness and glory is undoubtedly the pinnacle of their lives, as if they were in paradise on earth.
However, the fire of life is always fragile and impermanent. Before the plot of "Naughty Little Kiss" went to the "end", Kaoru Tada's candle of life was quietly extinguished. In February 1999, an unfortunate accident caused her to suffer a heavy blow to the head and fell into a coma, and after 18 days of rescue, she finally left this world forever at the age of 38.
This news undoubtedly shocked all the viewers who had followed "Mischievous Kiss", and they couldn't accept the death of such a talented and beloved woman.
And for Shigeru Nishikawa, the loss of Kaoru Tada was undoubtedly a heavy blow, and he had to support his entire family alone for the next 23 years.
Kaoru Tada's unexpected death is undoubtedly a heart-wrenching blow, not only depriving Shigeru Nishikawa of a loved one, but also depriving all the viewers who once followed "Mischievous Kiss" a love idol that they can aspire to.
No matter how much story you have, in the end, the reality is still difficult to escape the sad ending.
Although the fire of life was quietly extinguished before the plot of "Naughty Little Kiss" went to the "end", the sincere and touching love between Kaoru Tada and Shigeru Nishikawa has become an eternal chapter that has fascinated countless audiences.
After Kaoru Tada's death, the popular work "Mischievous Kiss" has continued to this day, and Shigeru Nishikawa has been actively involved in the character selection process, carefully selecting a charismatic and spiritual Xiangqin, and a unique and affectionate Naoki.
The prince and princess live happily ever after, and it seems like a perfect fairy tale ending. However, for Kaoru Tada and Shigeru Nishikawa, the end of life is a fact that cannot be changed.
Although their short 14 years of warmth cannot be continued, they have become a real microcosm of moving. Even in the face of the cruel separation of life and death, they are still closely connected, and their affection is still the same, as if they have traveled through a long time.
The love story of Kaoru Tada and Shigeru Nishikawa is undoubtedly an unforgettable saga, and the trajectory of their lives is as if played by fate, and the romance depicted in the manga contrasts sharply with the bleakness that exists in reality.
The idol love that star-chasing girls dream of has become a reality in this real couple.
However, even if it seems perfect, love and marriage in real life are still more cruel than fairy tales. The risk of ovarian cyst surgery faced by Kaoru Tada undoubtedly brought great psychological pressure to the newlyweds.
But they chose to face it and create a warm family in their own way. In the past 14 years, they have experienced the highlight moments of their lives such as childbirth and creation, and it can even be said that they have reached the pinnacle of life.
But the end of life is not predetermined, and Kaoru Tada's unexpected death is undoubtedly a cruel blow, not only depriving Shigeru Nishikawa of a loved one, but also depriving the viewers who follow them of a longed-for love idol.
No matter how much story you have, in the end, the reality is still difficult to escape the sad ending. For Shigeru Nishikawa, the loss of Kaoru Tada was undoubtedly a heavy blow, and he had to support his entire family on his own for the next 23 years.
The love story of Kaoru Tada and Shigeru Nishikawa is undoubtedly an unforgettable saga, and the trajectory of their lives is as if played by fate, and the romance depicted in the manga contrasts sharply with the bleakness that exists in reality.
The idol love that star-chasing girls dream of has become a reality in this real couple.
However, even if it seems perfect, love and marriage in real life are still more cruel than fairy tales. The risk of ovarian cyst surgery faced by Kaoru Tada undoubtedly brought great psychological pressure to the newlyweds.
But they chose to face it and create a warm family in their own way. In the past 14 years, they have experienced the highlight moments of their lives such as childbirth and creation, and it can even be said that they have reached the pinnacle of life.
However, the end of life is not predetermined, and the unexpected death of Kaoru Tada is undoubtedly a cruel blow, not only depriving Shigeru Nishikawa of a loved one, but also depriving the viewers who follow them of a longed-for love idol.
No matter how much story you have, in the end, the reality is still difficult to escape the sad ending. Perhaps for star-chasing girls, the love story of Kaoru Tada and Shigeru Nishikawa is still a desirable dream.
But for them, a happy life is only a short existence, followed by a long period of loneliness.
Shigeru Nishikawa has been alone for 23 years, and although there are rumors that he has entered the palace of marriage again, his heart must still not be able to completely fill the void left by Kaoru Tada's death.
Whether it's Kaoru Tada as a manga artist or Shigeru Nishikawa as the lead singer of a rock band, they both pursued their dreams on their own paths and eventually achieved each other's lives.
But for life, the gap between dreams and reality may never be fully bridged.
Although the love story of Kaoru Tada and Shigeru Nishikawa could not have a perfect ending, it became a moving legend that will remain in the hearts of the audience forever. Even though life in reality is bleaker than in comics, their sincere and touching love has made this real couple an idol that countless people yearn for.
Even if the flame of life is finally extinguished, their relationship is still the same, and the eternal light still shines through time.