Four weeks of Try Out exams finished with an empty brain, and tomorrow is the stressful day for the Final Exams (UAS). What I did was study, study, study, and KO (too much remembering lessons). Sometimes I'd put on music to help me remember (though sometimes I'd just end up remembering the song lyrics). I prefer studying alone over group study; sometimes I'd also go to tutoring (a.k.a. "Les"). All subjects will be tested this time, but the most terrifying one is Mathematics, or rather, Death-ematics.
The first day's exams, History and Religion, I passed smoothly and safely. The second day was Mandarin and Anthropology; I was completely destroyed in Mandarin (still that damn reading and writing test). The third day was Anthropology and Computer; I fell into a trap with Anthropology, but I smiled widely because the computer exam was incredibly easy. (Sakuragi Hanamichi laugh mode). The fourth day was Accounting and Sociology; this time, my face was sour because of Accounting (not just traps, there were tons of trap holes). As for Sociology... I couldn't concentrate at all because my mind was already a mess. The fifth day was Physical Education and Home Economics, subjects that don't require much brainpower. For Physical Education, it was floor gymnastics and block jumping. For Home Economics, it was a group project, and this time I was lucky enough to be in a group with Haruna.
During the physical education exam, the boys were asked to go first for floor gymnastics. The boys had to do flips, front/back rolls, and backbends, while the girls did front/back rolls and backbends. I couldn't do a backbend, so I chose flips and front/back rolls. My body felt very stiff, my heart was pounding fast, and I was breaking out in a cold sweat, but I would try my best.
"Franky, your turn."
(X_X) Damn it!! This time, I went after eleven people had already been called. I finally stepped forward and regulated my breathing so I wouldn't be nervous and make mistakes during the floor gymnastics movements. With high spirits, I performed the front roll, flip, and back roll easily and without a single mistake. I finally managed to do the flip, even though it looked a bit like a spinning frog, and I returned to my seat with a sense of relief. This time, Kwang stepped forward to do floor gymnastics. He did a front roll, backbend, and flip.
"RIP!"
The whole class burst out laughing because Kwang's pants ripped widely at the back. He got too excited doing his flip, and his pants tore. I laughed along too because his pants ripped so badly; if only I had brought a camcorder, I would have recorded that incident. It would definitely be a beautiful memory in my class.
This time it was the girls' turn after all the boys had gone. My friends tried to help Kwang, whose pants were torn so badly. Erwin and I watched the girls doing floor gymnastics. Many of the girls did better than the boys this time. Some did front/back rolls, flips, and backbends; of course, Haruna did them. I watched casually because I already knew Haruna's secret; I wasn't surprised at all.
The second exam was block jumping. For boys, four blocks, and for girls, three blocks, with no incline to aid the jump. Some of my friends successfully jumped over the blocks, and some even had a crazier idea: going around the empty right/left side of the blocks and then jumping onto the mat. (Smart, but they'll probably get an "E" for that). Even more ridiculous, someone even hit his "eggs" until they "cracked" (might as well fry them, right then and there). That person was Willy. The whole class laughed again because of Willy's foolishness; he couldn't get over the blocks and instead hit his precious "eggs." Many strange things happened during this physical education class; someone's pants tore, and someone's "eggs" got hit. Someone even stopped in the middle of the blocks and didn't fall onto the mat. I guess many people find this sport difficult.
It was my turn again; I felt a bit scared to cross those blocks, afraid that I might become another victim of "cracked eggs." But with my visual analysis, I felt like I could clear those stacked blocks. I also felt a bit afraid of spraining my wrist, even though there was still a match on the last day of exams, a duel between the samurai club and the wushu club.
I started running. As I got closer, I jumped and used my arms to push off, successfully landing safely on the mat. Many of my friends cheered for me because I successfully cleared the blocks precisely. From the outside, I look tall and a bit chubby; my height is 183cm, and my weight is only 96kg (not that fat, just heavy bones). But in reality, I managed to land safely on the mat. Or was it my other self who just did it? My friends even cheered for me.
"O~~e!! You're great, Frank!!" "Crazy! That's cool, man!!"
My heart almost jumped out of my chest after clearing those crazy blocks. I finally sat back down, doing my victory gesture after receiving praise and successfully getting over those dangerous blocks. This time, my friend Erwin went next. He was also like me, fat and slightly shorter than me, but he ran slowly. He didn't even dare to jump.
"Come on, Win!! You can't lose to Franky!!" "COME ON~~!! YOU CAN DO IT----!!"
My friends cheered Erwin on to fight, and I also supported Erwin. Finally, with his fighting spirit, Erwin ran towards the blocks. But he ended up stopping in the middle of the blocks. It was a shame he failed in physical education. I just burst out laughing because it was Erwin's turn to have bad luck (torn pants).
This time it was the girls' turn to jump the blocks. The boys changed into their clothes for the Home Economics exam; I clearly wore double clothes because I forgot to bring a change of clothes (and my sweat smelled bad...). I waited in class with the other kids; the Home Economics exam was scheduled to start at 12 PM. I fanned myself while waiting for the Home Economics exam. I clearly understood food ingredients, but I often mistakenly bought spinach for water spinach (they look similar...). This time, my Home Economics group was making "Tempura."
"Franky, I'm jealous of you..." Andreas pleaded. "Why jealous?" "BECAUSE HARUNA IS ALWAYS CLOSE TO YOU---!!" Andreas was super jealous. "....." I put on a dumb face.
This incident happened five days after the Try Out Exam. The score I got was extraordinary. Extraordinarily bad, ranked 34th. I actually didn't feel scared about the try out; what I was really scared of was the UAS. I looked at everyone's scores; Haruna was ranked second. I didn't feel jealous of Haruna. After looking at it, I sat down as usual. Suddenly, Haruna got angry with me.
"FRANKY!! WHY ARE YOU RANKED 34TH!?"
My reaction was just shock and being speechless; I couldn't fight back or speak. I'm someone who doesn't like tormenting, hurting, or scolding women who are the same age or younger than me. The whole class fell silent because Haruna was scolding me. Even my friends, Erwin and Franky, behind me, were speechless. Suddenly, Haruna calmed down again.
"Sorry... Meet me on the fourth floor after school..."
Haruna returned to her seat. My heart was still pounding. To avoid any unwanted things from happening, I chose to lie down with my face covered by a book, like Mr. Bean. My mind started telling me something about Haruna. "Why has she been so attentive to me lately? Why is she also worried about me? I'm confused." Well... that's women for you.
The second break had begun; I went to the music room to practice. I couldn't concentrate on practicing because Haruna was angry with me; my mind was clearly in chaos because she scolded me. I didn't understand what was wrong with Haruna; my hands were trembling, and my mind became even more chaotic. After the break, during Anthropology and Religion classes, I kept feeling Haruna's murderous aura. For other kids, the murderous aura was like flying missiles; for Haruna, it felt like two giant hands wanted to crush my body into pieces.
It was finally dismissal time. The samurai club was off for the day; I went to the fourth floor, and I saw Haruna practicing ballet alone. I waited for Haruna to finish practicing. Then Narika appeared behind me. Haruna finally finished her ballet practice, and I offered her a drink. Finally, Narika and I sat next to Haruna.
"Gomen ne... I scolded you..." "It's okay, it's okay..." "Are you angry with me?" "No! I'm fine!" I actually got scared. "I'm just afraid... that I won't be able to return to Hokkaido with you." "Daijobu (It's okay), I'll do my best for the UAS."
Haruna finally calmed down as usual. Then Narika started asking me for something; she asked me to sing. It turned out Haruna had also peeked into the music room to watch me practice. Finally, I accepted Narika's request. This time, I clearly sang a Hip-hop R&B song, "Stand – Jewel." I felt calmer than usual. The terrifying aura that enveloped me had gone far from my body.
Does Haruna like me? Does Haruna really have feelings for me? I still don't understand. After I performed a concert for Haruna and Narika, finally, Haruna, Narika, and I went down to the first floor. In the parking lot, I drove my beloved Camaro home. I was also relieved that it was just a misunderstanding. Finally, the day before the UAS began, I decided to take a course and study hard. Study, study, study, and watch TV (Wait, what?!). Haruna suddenly entered my room.
"Franky, do you have a group for Home Economics yet?" "Not yet, I don't know which groups are still open." "Do you want to join my group?" "Sure, I'm still available." "Alright, then it's settled."
Finally, the girls returned from the fourth floor. This time, the boys were kicked out of their classroom, and the girls changed inside the classroom. The boys actually wanted to see Haruna change, but the girls locked the door and changed behind the wall. So no peeking was possible; even from the upper window, it was useless. (Sniff, sniff)
Finally, the girls finished changing, and the Home Economics exam began. All groups brought the necessary ingredients to make their dishes. My only job was to bring the vegetables. Haruna was in charge of cooking. Others brought shrimp, breadcrumbs, cooking oil, and eggs. I helped prepare the vegetables and shrimp to be mixed with flour and put into hot oil. My task was done. This time, I managed to see what the other kids were making for their Home Economics exam: some made Nachos (Mexican food), Chinese fried rice, Tom Yum Kung (a.k.a. Tom Nyang Kut), and fried chicken that was crispier than the canteen's. I was told to wait outside because my task was done, and many kids also came out to wait.
"Hey, Frank, what's your group making?" "Tempura, yours?" "Nachos, but it didn't work out."
For some reason, my head suddenly wanted to listen to The Offspring's "What Happened to You." I could already imagine seeing food that didn't turn out well; it felt terrifying to remember. The smell of the cooking reached outside, making my mouth water continuously—the smell of cooked fish, fried chicken, and... why do I smell durian!? When I followed the scent, it turned out David was eating durian-flavored candy. Ugh, seriously...
Finally, the Home Economics exam was over. Mrs. Prapti, Mr. Rossi, and Mr. Heru tried the dishes made by the students. The result our group received was "Delicious!" and a score of 98. I was proud to be in a group with Haruna. But wait, the problem wasn't over yet. Tomorrow was the start of the terrifying UAS, the first day being Death-ematics. So, when dismissal time came, I immediately went home and studied Math. Suddenly, Haruna entered my room again.
"What are you doing?" "Benkyo (Studying), going through last year's UAS questions." "Aren't you going to tutoring?" "Later this afternoon, why?" "Can I join your tutoring?" "Sure, it's okay."
So, I studied Math desperately. I learned all the formulas, numbers, formulas, numbers, formulas, numbers, formulas, numbers, and had diarrhea (seriously, my stomach wanted to "ik-ok"). Finally, afternoon arrived. This time, I went to my tutoring class with Haruna. It turned out that besides Haruna, my gangs also joined the tutoring. They all studied seriously without any problems. I was like that at first too, but gradually my hair started falling out from all those damn formulas constantly popping into my head. I have to cheat!!
Wait a minute... What the hell am I doing!? This is not a real test, idiot!! I have to study hard before the exam!! I have to graduate high school so I can go back to Hokkaido and meet the girl I made a promise with. The bottom line is I need to score 60 or 80 and above to pass that stressful and deadly exam. I must pass and not fail this class!! GANBAREEE!! (Do your best!!)
Finally, the first day of exams began when I woke up. Suddenly, my right eye felt like it was pierced by a nail. The pain was excruciating, even though I hadn't been straining my eyes while studying. I don't know what was wrong with my right eye. I just had to endure it until the exam was over. I finally got out of bed, showered, and studied for the fierce exam: Death-ematics. Haruna and Narika had already gone to school before me, so I left alone in my beloved car to hurry to school. I parked my car next to Kevin's car; this time, he had the fiercest car, a Hummer H2. I immediately went to my exam classroom before being late. This time, my spot was a little advantageous. I was in the second seat from the front, near the wall and window. I could use secret tricks to get through this exam miraculously. Haruna wasn't in the same room as me; she was in the next room. Not long after, the life-and-death exam began. My 2B pencils were ready in a box, and my participant ID card was also ready, and it was time to work.
Finally, the math exam was over in 87 minutes, 49 seconds. Even though the time allotted was 180 minutes. My head couldn't concentrate at all; instead, what I remembered was the song "Soulja Boy ft. Arab - Report Card." But strangely, I could answer calmly without any threatening fear. Many of my friends had finished taking this life-or-death exam; many succeeded and many didn't. But in my mind, they would surely be able to do it.
The second day's exam was English. What I did was study English from last year's exam questions and listen to Western songs. I also waited for Haruna to finish her Math exam. Finally, I went up to the fourth floor to wait for Haruna and Narika, while I lay on the fourth floor. Eventually, I changed my scenery again; I ended up sleeping with my face covered by a book. I'd rather sleep than study. Suddenly, someone woke me up; it turned out Haruna had finished her first "death exam" with a radiant face. It seemed she had succeeded.
"Haruna, how was your exam?" I asked. "I couldn't do it." she answered with a sweet smile.
THUD! She couldn't do it either!? I'm so tired~~~, I thought she would get a perfect score. Turns out she couldn't either. I might get stressed if I don't pass. Without wasting time, Narika finally arrived after Haruna appeared. Before going home, Haruna, Narika, and I went to grab some food because it was already 12:00 PM. My stomach was demanding to be filled and was running out of fuel. So I drove my car to find food. Since it was lunchtime and everything was packed, I ordered drive-thru at McDonald's and went home.
After getting home, Husky immediately wanted to go for a walk because he was bored alone at home. So I took Husky for a short walk; this time, Haruna also joined me for the stroll. I arrived at the park where I usually play with Husky. This time, I told Husky to catch the Frisbee, while Haruna and I chatted alone.
"How was your exam, Frank?" "Well... pretty much... ruined~~,"
Haruna and I felt like we were on a date. But I still couldn't understand a woman's feelings; sometimes I might have feelings for her, but in reality, she doesn't feel anything for me. Sometimes someone might have feelings for me, but I don't realize it at all. It turns out that someone's feelings are also difficult to understand. This time, Husky wanted to go home; Husky was satisfied with his walk. Finally, Haruna and I went home. At the same time, Suba-nee also came home from the mall. In the end, I didn't study at all; I just lay down listening to music without studying English. Then Haruna entered my room with an English book.
"Ano... Franky-kun... um, can you help me?" "What's wrong?" "Can you teach me Ei-go (English)?" "Of course, it's okay."
So I taught Haruna with my English skills. Haruna also sat very close to me. I felt like someone Haruna liked. I even opened a dictionary if I forgot any words. Suddenly, my hand and Haruna's hand both reached for the English book at the same time. And so, Haruna and I didn't manage to grab the book. Not long after, Haruna's and my faces both turned crimson. Then, after calming down, I continued to teach Haruna again to cover my still blushing face.
Finally, I finished teaching Haruna English; it was already 3:30 PM. Haruna left my room. I could still feel Haruna's hand, which was smaller than mine; her hand was like a typical girl's hand, and it was very warm. I felt a little bit of Haruna's small hand. My body also felt something beautiful that I had never experienced before, but was it true that Haruna was the one who liked me? Did she care for me a lot? Finally, I put off my thoughts that were still wondering about that girl; my head felt incredibly dizzy. Suddenly, my phone rang. This time, Aaron was calling.
"What's up, Musashi?" "Masamune, tomorrow the wushu kids are battling us." "Huh!? Wasn't that after the last exam!?" "Yeah, but he said it so lightly." "What did he say!?" "He said, 'B.I (Indonesian)? Ha, easy!!' He just said it like that!! Even though the exam is quite difficult, you know!!"
I clearly couldn't believe it anymore!! They said there would be a battle between the samurai club and the wushu club after the last exam. Suddenly, something was still bothering me, and I felt like exploding like a nuclear bomb because that wushu kid asked for a battle. If that's how it is, I'd rather ask for the B.I (Indonesian) answers if they finish first. For some reason, my head suddenly forgot the UAS date. When I asked Aaron, he said that tomorrow's UAS had two subjects: English and Indonesian. I just remembered that tomorrow, the UAS would finish in the afternoon. But I also couldn't lose this last duel. And finally, I also said that I was ready to fight the wushu club for the last time.
After I finished the call with Aaron, I decided to practice for a bit. Upstairs, I also saw Suba-nee lost in thought in my spot. I saw Suba-nee holding a photo of someone she liked. I should leave there rather than disturb Suba-nee, who was alone. Suddenly, Suba-nee called me before I left. Finally, I was next to Suba-nee. I caught a glimpse of the clear evening sky, the gentle breeze, and many children playing badminton outside my house. It felt like it reminded me of when I was a child.
"Ne, Franky." "Hai?" "How was your exam?" Subaru asked. "Hehehe... ruined...," I answered foolishly. "Oh dear... you won't be able to go back to Hokkaido if you don't pass."
I clearly wanted to pass and go back to Hokkaido. I clearly wanted to leave my mark here and also leave beautiful memories in Indonesia. I don't feel comfortable staying in a foreign country for too long. I want to invite my friends to play in Hokkaido. But since plane tickets are expensive, what can I do?
Suddenly, my right eye acted up again; this time, the pain was triple the usual. The effect was that my right eye felt excruciatingly painful, like it was pierced by an arrow, and my body immediately felt hot. My ears were ringing; it felt like this was the first time I'd gotten such a strange and painful illness. I didn't understand what was wrong with my eye; it felt like my right eye was going to explode. Suba-nee was even worried about me.
"Franky!! Daijobu desuka!?" Subaru worried. "Yeah... pretty much...," I said, holding my painful right eye.
For some reason, my vision became blurry this time, and my body was so hot that I almost fainted. But I actually fainted before I could even enter my own room. After several hours, I woke up again. It turned out I was already in my room. It was already 8:16 PM; it seemed I had slept for a long time because of what happened earlier. Then Suba-nee came in carrying Ebi Fry and placed it on the table.
"Ah, are you awake, Frank?" Subaru said, still anxious. "A... Ah... I just woke up," I said, still weak. "Coincidentally, I brought Ebi Fry; you might be hungry," Subaru began to feel relieved. "Maybe I'll just eat outside," I tried to get up. "Dame! (No!), what if you faint again!?" Subaru held me back.
I clearly couldn't argue that what Suba-nee said was true. If I were eating and then suddenly fainted, that would be strange, right? So I obeyed Suba-nee's command rather than looking for trouble.
I was still sitting on the bed. Suba-nee fed me, even though my condition was still unclear. It felt like we were a couple. Every time Suba-nee fed me, my heart also pounded for her. Not long after, I had finished all the Ebi Fry and Miso Shiru. After finishing eating, I saw Husky carrying his plate to the kitchen. Smart dog. Then Suba-nee laid me back on the bed.
"Suba-nee, Haruna to Narika doko? (Where are Haruna and Narika?)" I asked. "Haruna and Narika are studying with their friends, and they said they'd be coming home with you tomorrow," Subaru replied. "I see... so they're staying over...."
Wait a minute, so it's just me, Suba-nee, and Husky in this house!? Wow, for some reason, I remembered my dream when Suba-nee slept in my room (the one living in the mountains, not the "bakpao" part). For some reason, my body felt very hot this time, and I almost got flustered.
This time, I couldn't say anything either; it felt like my body was having trouble falling asleep. For some reason, I also felt like Suba-nee was someone I had just met for the first time in my life.
"Ne... Suba-nee..." "Hm? What is it?" Subaru replied. "If Haruna and Narika aren't here, it feels like this house belongs only to you and me, Suba-nee." "Don't be silly; besides, it's only like this for one day." "Yeah, hehehe..." "Oh yeah, everyone's been asking about you, you know." "Everyone?" "Yusuke, Nanoha, Nadoka, Mitsuki, and Kojiro have always been asking about your condition."
I also started remembering my old friends in Hokkaido. They were my friends, and Haruna's and Suba-nee's friends too. I had been friends with them since I was in 3rd grade. Well... a friendship that didn't last long.
This time, I looked at Suba-nee's face; it seemed like there was something she wanted to convey in her heart, something she wanted to say. But for some reason, it felt difficult to say.
"But... your words are true, Frank." "Heh?" "It feels like my dream came true..." "Yume (Dream)?" "Um, that dream was a beautiful dream for me... A dream where I lived with someone who also lived on a beautiful hill, just the two of us, me and that person, and I also saw Husky had grown into an adult dog... when I approached that person... for some reason, I woke up, and that dream vanished into reality." "Suba-nee..."
I can't believe it!! My dream was actually the same as Suba-nee's dream!! But was Suba-nee the person who made a promise with me back then? If so, why is she here? Was she unable to bear it any longer and wanted to meet me directly? Or... I still don't understand. But, this is the first time my dream has been the same as Suba-nee's. My body felt hot as if I were in the scorching sun.
"Um... close your eyes for a moment," Subaru asked me. "Heh? Naseta? (Why?)" I was confused. "Just close your eyes for a moment," Subaru couldn't bear it.
This time, I closed my eyes. I didn't understand what Suba-nee meant. My heart was still pounding. My hands broke out in a cold sweat. Suddenly, I felt something on my lips, and I didn't realize that my lips had met hers, a.k.a. Kisses. My heart was still pounding, my head was hot, and that kiss made my whole body feel uncontrollably hot and cold. Suba-nee released the kiss, panting. I couldn't even speak because of Suba-nee's kiss.
"Su... Suba-nee...," I was still in shock. "...Gomenkudasai... Franky...," Subaru felt embarrassed and wanted to run away.
Before Suba-nee could run away, I wrapped my arms around her, holding her back as she tried to flee, feeling guilty. Even though my body was still weak and couldn't last long, I tried to make sure Suba-nee didn't feel guilty about what she had done to me. Suba-nee finally held the hand I had wrapped around her; it seemed she understood my feelings now, that I didn't want to hurt a woman who cared about me.
This time, my head felt dizzy as if hit by a tornado. Suba-nee laid me down on the bed. I also didn't want Suba-nee to leave me; I wanted Suba-nee to be by my side, just for one day. I also knew that this wasn't true love between Suba-nee and me. Finally, Suba-nee granted my request, and she got into the same bed next to me (I was really sick, no lie).
Finally, Suba-nee and I talked a little bit to help me fall asleep. I felt a bit calm with Suba-nee next to me. Suba-nee even stroked my cheek as she talked about her dream, which was the same as mine. After she finished, Suba-nee and I also started to get sleepy. Finally, Suba-nee and I had a long "Sleeping Beauty" sleep.
Morning had dawned. This morning, I had a painful dream. This dream could be considered cruel or whatever for readers who understand its meaning. This time, I dreamed that my next path was to continue studying after graduating high school and living in Hokkaido. I didn't realize that I had already been in college until the 4th semester. I went through college feeling like it was still high school. I also got to know my college friends. But strangely, when I approached my friends who were chatting, they would immediately disperse when I got close. Moreover, when I tried to join a conversation with a friend I approached, I was ignored (snubbed). And when I looked at my college grades, most of them were 1-point something instead of 2-point something and above. Even though my exam answers and the other kids' answers were all the same and without mistakes. But more often than not, I was blamed more. Even though I complained greatly, they would say my grade was an "F." The situation on campus was more about dating than being alone like me. It seemed many people didn't like me when I was on campus, and it felt like everyone on campus insulted me for being alone, and many wanted to kick me out of campus. I felt like a haunted ghost bringing disaster rather than a human, or rather, an invisible human to others.
I finally woke up from that painful dream. I also saw my stiff hands, and I looked next to my bed where Suba-nee slept. It turned out Suba-nee had already woken up from her bed. I sighed because this dream was truly sadistic for me. I immediately got out of bed to shower, eat breakfast, and leave for the last exam.
Upon arriving, I quickly studied for a bit before the English exam began. I saw my friends' relaxed faces for this final exam, except for one person: Willy. His face looked like his blood had been drained by a vampire.
"What's wrong, Will?" I asked. "I can't study... I can't study...," Willy looked stressed. "What were you doing yesterday? Watching porn?" I asked. "No... last night, my relatives from Bogor visited... they brought a kid who was the loudest and whiniest... I couldn't concentrate on studying at all...," Willy looked like he was about to die. "....." I just put on a dumb face. "FRANK!! HELP ME!!" Willy started to give up. "DON'T ASK ME!! ASK THE PERSON NEXT TO YOU!" I was annoyed. "NO WAY!! IT'S HARD TO ASK FOR ANSWERS!" Willy was still giving up. "THEN!! THE PERSON BEHIND YOU!?" I started to want to hit him with a dictionary. "Still hard...," Willy was still giving up (again...).
The exam finally began. I did it easily because I was allowed to use a dictionary. Frankly, I had no problems or obstacles whatsoever in doing the English exam. This time, I finished faster than usual; in fact, I was the fourth fastest person to complete the exam.
Finally, the break before the Indonesian exam was announced. I took the opportunity to go to the fourth floor to study Indonesian. I had already prepared practice questions from last year's exam and a textbook for preparation. This time, I studied seriously before the Indonesian exam began. Then Haruna came, carrying her lunch. Haruna finally sat next to me.
"Are you feeling better?" "I'm fine, Suba-nee helped me." "I see... that's good..."
Finally, Haruna and I ate lunch together, without any disturbances. This time, I got to be alone with Haruna on the fourth floor. I had finished eating and decided to go back to studying for the last exam.
"Um... Frank." "Hm? What is it?" "Wait... don't move..."
Haruna's hand reached towards my right cheek. She was apparently picking up a grain of rice that was still on my cheek. Haruna took it and ate it. I was embarrassed that I ate to the point where rice was still left on my cheek and she ate it. Oh no, I might be mistaken for a child. The break was over. The lesson had entered my mind. This time, I will fight for this last Indonesian UAS!! The exam had begun, my mind was starting to calm down, and as I looked at the last question of the exam, it turned out to be... WRITE ANOTHER POEM!? DAMN IT!!! (Instead of swearing, I'd rather just say "Damn it." Long live "damn it"!! Hehehe...)
The Indonesian language UAS (Final Exam) was finally over. I no longer cared about the state of today's exam; the important thing was that I was free from that death-bringing UAS. Free, free, free, and free! (This time it actually fits). I walked out of the exam room as soon as I finished. I also saw many kids coming out of their rooms. It seemed this last exam was very easy. I also saw Haruna successfully completing her exam with full confidence.
"Franky! You finally did it!" "Yeah, you too, Haruna!" "Where are you going after this?" "I have something to do in the music room for tomorrow's 'Battle Music.' Then there's a match on the fourth floor with the samurai club and the wushu club." "Hmm... you're busy, huh?"
I finally invited Haruna to watch my activities rather than her daydreaming like a welcome statue, like Tukul. She accepted my request to see what I do in the music room and at the club. I immediately headed to the music room with Haruna.
When I arrived at the music room, my new friends there were Andreas, Nina, and Jimmy. Nina told me that the music battle also had a "Best Performance" category, and the event would start two days later. So, each member had to give their best performance during the Battle Music, and today, the song they would use had to be decided. Andreas was singing "Sean Paul – Shout (Street Respect)." Jimmy was using "Lil Jon – Get Crunk." Nina was using "Brandy - Wow." I finally changed my song again; this time, I was serious with "Ne-Yo - Miss Independent." Budi still didn't understand because he hadn't finished his exam yet. And for the duets, Andreas and Budi were still using "Dude~n~nem – Watch My Feet." Jimmy and I were using "Snoop Dogg ft. Charlie Wilson – Can't Say Goodbye." I was the Snoop Dogg part, the singer, and Jimmy was Charlie Wilson, the backup singer.
I really like that song, even though it doesn't have a music video yet. Its meaning is very profound. If you don't believe me, just listen to it yourself.
Not long after, everyone started practicing. Nina chatted with Haruna because I had invited her to watch me practice. Jimmy and I started practicing our duet song. Suddenly, Budi (a.k.a. the little devil) arrived after facing his last UAS. He had a happy face and a hateful face. He was still eyeing Haruna, and he hated me because of what happened that time. I didn't care about that little devil. I chose to concentrate on the song I was singing rather than dealing with that damn little devil.
The singing practice finished just before the duel between the samurai club and the wushu club began. I quickly rushed to the fourth floor to attend the match, but this time, an arena had already been set up on the mat. Its length and width were quite large, perfect for finding a hiding spot. This time, there were also many spectators, more than the previous year, from high school students to teachers, and for the first time, the match was accompanied by instrumental music suitable for a competition.
Haruna and I went to the spot where the samurai club gathered. It turned out the kids had already changed clothes and brought their specialized weapons. I quickly changed and brought my Bokken because the event was still in its opening greetings. I saw the wushu club members feeling pretty confident, even though they often lost to the Samurai club. I also saw that they had brought their favorite weapons. And this was also the first time Haruna was seeing the Samurai Club fight the Wushu Club; she also sat next to me.
"First match, this time Xiahou Dun against Date Masamune!"
(X_X) Damn it!! I'm going first!? I haven't even calmed down and prepared yet!! That damn announcer!! But what can I do? I have to beat them again. Long live the samurai club!! (The spirit of the true samurai). Feeling annoyed because I was told to go first, I deliberately cursed loudly and without hesitation, and I didn't care if the teachers watching could hear me. (Hehehe... good kids, don't imitate me).
"Franky, Ganbate! (Do your best!)" Haruna encouraged me. "Ah, Arigato (Thank you) Haruna," I calmed down.
Christian brought his sword and jumped over the arena barrier, while I just walked through the entrance. I faced Christian to fight him. I drew my bokken from its sheath to be prepared in case he cheated before the match began. I also felt Christian's aura. It was quite strong. Before the referee said "start," Christian calmly asked for a time-out. Everyone fell over like in a Japanese comic, but not really falling, of course. Then Christian and I faced each other again to talk before the match.
"Are you and Haruna officially a couple now?" "O... Oi, not yet! Don't think weird things..." "But you like her, right?" "Yeah... that's how it is... hard to say," I couldn't speak. "I see... in that case... Let's begin!" Christian said, taking his stance. "Okay... then... IKUZO! (Let's go!)" I became serious for the fight.
The referee finally started the match. The spectators began to cheer. After Christian and I started fighting, his sword was much bigger and thicker than my Bokken. My Bokken was only long and slightly thicker than a normal Bokken. Without further ado, Christian and I finally began this final battle. But I still didn't accept being the first one to go.