Adventure Love Dream Island
Paper Sheet
[27 July 2011 - 11:30]
It's summertime, and it's a good time to enjoy my favorite vanilla ice cream. Not wanting to just imagine the ice cream flowing slowly through my barren esophagus, the 24-hour roadside shop became my target this afternoon.
The cashier bowed politely as usual.
“Thank you,” he said kindly while smiling at me.
I bowed with a smile.
With a slow step, I walked up to the door of the store while opening my favorite plastic ice cream packaging. Can't wait to wet the almost dry part of the base of the tongue. My left hand was about to push the door. I was surprised, someone was holding my right shoulder. Quickly, my body looked back. The hand was straight off my shoulder.
An old geezer with a thick white beard covered his chest. His posture is like Santa, with different clothes of course. He took out paper— in a folded state— from the left pocket of his pants. He stared at me for a moment, then extended his hand before me. Not saying anything, looking at her face made me understand—ing to give the paper to me. My right hand moved, accepting it. Then the old grandfather directly pushed open the shop door, and left me without a word.
Meeting that felt so short, I forgot to ask ‘This is what paper?’ and ‘Who's grandfather?’. I don't know, maybe just a piece of discounted brochure or a job opening. I started to get busy spending the ice cream on the hand that was slowly starting to melt, making me slightly ignore the paper that grandfather had just given me.
With a small step while enjoying the cold of ice cream, I set out on my way home. On the corner of this slightly pebbled road, many himawari are already blooming. The noise of insects that can reach 120 decibel—he heard a noise— signifies the temperature of the air getting hotter. On my right, I saw farmers busy harvesting vegetables in the rice fields that covered about one-third of the village where I lived. My steps stopped, then turned to look at the building on the left corner of the road.
Coffee shop.
I stood right in front of him. Looked at without expression. A fleeting shadow of past memories appeared before me. The incident took everything, including my residence which is now turned into a coffee shop. I stepped back and turned left after passing two houses.
I don't think my vanilla ice cream ran out so quickly. My focus was again shifted to a sheet of paper— in a folded state— giving the old grandfather I still hold in my left hand. Just as he was about to open the paper, someone suddenly called my name. At that moment I looked towards the direction of the sound.
“Kouga? What's up?”
He ran up to me carrying two vegetable baskets.
“I-this is for you, freshly harvested. Hopefully helpfully. Accept it,” he said while aligning his breath.
The two baskets were filled with cucumbers and tomatoes.
“Forku? Isn't it too much?!”
“No. I'll take you home,” he said as he stepped foot.
“Eh? Wait, thank you, yeah! Let me help you get the basket!”
Kouga Sato— my best friend, comes from a family of farmers. Living with his father. We're one school, he's also my classmate. Kouga is a good boy, brave, and a fighting champion. A persistent and hardworking child, visible from the look on his face.
When I got home, I opened my shoes. “Auntie, I'm home!” sahutku gave his regards.
“Finally you came!” said someone who suddenly appeared from behind the family room.
“Hah! What are you doing here?”
Rei surprised me. He walked over, then glanced at Kouga who was still standing beside me while exclaiming, “Just wanted to take you here! We're talking about summer vacation.” Patting Kouga's shoulder. “Join, others are waiting!”
“And you ...” Rei looked at me. “Still have business with me!” continued.
“I'll put the basket in the kitchen. You two don't fight. I'm waiting inside.” Kouga walked away from us.
“Urusan? What business?” my question still doesn't understand.
“You doodled my workbook, right?!” Rei showed me the book in front of me.
“I-iya!” quickly answer. “That's a reply because you put a fake hand piece under my blanket!”
“Oh that, hahaha! You already know, yeah! Bhaha! Hows it? Nice, right?” ledek Rei while unceasingly laughing.
“Ish, you suck! Because of you, for 3 days I slept in Natsu's room!”
"Hhaha—HEHHH?!!" sontak Rei was shocked on the sidelines of his shoulder. "Wait around! You're with Natsu?!!" Rei's workbook fell. Both of his hands immediately grabbed my shoulders, pushing my body against the wall.
"Eh! Why why?! I just slept in his bed!"
"You slept in his bed?!!"
"L-yes! At that time uncle and aunt were on a business trip, so—"
"Even business travel?!!"
"Ish, why do you keep yelling?! Aunty wasn't around, so I ran to Natsu's room. Frightened, Natsu relents and sleeps using futons. It's all your fault—"
"Hahhhh .. futon, yes." Rei ducked while exhaling. "But, why not Akiko or Yukiko??" search Rei.
"Natsu is enough, isn't it," I replied quickly.
Rei turned his face. "Tch, that stupid Natsu even took it for granted?!" muttered Rei looked annoyed.
"What's wrong?! Just watch out if you do it again!"
Rei looked back at me quickly. "Make sure it's the last one" he said seriously.
"All right! Now let go of your hand, I'm going in!"
Rei Takahashi—he always pisses me off. Likes to bully me and yell at me for no reason. Since his parents died, he was cared for and lived with his uncle. Because he was young, he called his uncle brother. Rei is also my classmate. We were very close, although we fought more often. Our parents were friends from childhood.
Although annoying, Rei was a good boy and could always guess my thoughts. He is a genius, an expert in solving problems and secret codes, often plays games, loves astronomy, physics, IT, and classical songs. No need to bother going to school. Because if he wants, it can actually be easy to go straight to college.
Many club members at the school persuaded him to become a member of their club. The academic club. Rei was once the victim of a kidnapping carried out by the Physics Club. The reason is because they know that Rei won the physics Olympics during Junior High. In the end, there was no club chosen. He's not interested.
Different 180° with me who had to register with various clubs to find out my hidden talent. No club can show that. Sports, sewing, cooking, singing and other clubs, I can't do it right.
Then Rei said, ‘For what to register a club in school, we already have our own club. You're in charge too, right?’
Yes, Rei's right.
***
The air temperature this afternoon is quite hot, 36°C. The air humidity is high. Plus dealing with Rei, making my esophagus so hostile, noisily calling out cold drinks from inside the refrigerator. I walked quickly into the kitchen and saw two girls there.
Tanned long-haired women who are always in the braid—Yukiko Fukuda—sedang cut watermelon fruit, and short-haired women se-shoulder—Akiko Fukuda—sedang make a cold drink. They're twin brothers. Yukiko was born first with an interval of 4 minutes.
“Waa~ no watermelon!" I shouted with sparkling eyes.
“Come, we ate together while planning summer vacation!” invite Yukiko excited with a fluffy smile.
Yukiko Fukuda—my best friend who can control themselves more than others. He is very kind, friendly, and his attitude is gentle. He is good at swimming and can catch fish with his bare hands. Her goal is to be a doctor. The instincts of a mother who is mostly not owned by women her age amaze me. Wisdom in dealing with problems shows its maturity side. At school, our classes are next door.
Akiko patted my shoulder. “Later I will teach you a new way to catch a tonggeret without injuring its wings.”
“It looks interesting!” sahutku.
Akiko Fukuda—one of the best friends I admire. She's a tough girl. I really like bananas. His favorite subject is biology. When he is angry or feeling a little disturbed, it will look scary. Akiko has always protected me from the mischievous behavior of Natsu and Rei. Her voice was sweet and beautiful when she sang. Smart martial arts, because it had followed Club Taekwondo. Very disciplined.
Akiko taught me many things, such as riding a bicycle, catching chickens, climbing trees, making the shape of a rubber band, catching rhino beetles, playing tennis, walking on balance pipes, climbing poles playing on the field, and making the shape of a rubber band, and various other things. He was patient teaching me. Though all that takes a long time until I really can, although not worth saying proficient. Two days ago Akiko had taught me basic martial arts techniques that eventually ended up failing. It turns out that martial arts are not very suitable for me.
Friends gathered in the family room. The glass door facing the garden is wide open. Akiko and Yukiko were eating watermelon on the terrace facing out. Justin and Toru looked seriously into playing chess in the middle of the room, without getting bothered with the others.
Toru Nishimura— my most mysterious classmate. A quiet child, sometimes thin, but has a good heart. Maybe the way of delivery alone that often makes people misunderstand him. He is good at math, plays instruments, especially the guitar, and is good at making origami of any shape out of a paper that is relatively small, smaller than his index finger. Fill your free time by reading comics.
Toru works part-time at a coffee shop and lives with his owner, as he is considered to be a child himself. The owner of the store is a married couple who has not been blessed with children. Until now no one knew who Toru really was, where he came from, who his family was, and why he chose to settle in the village where I live. No one knows. Toru never told a story. But all that is not important, our friendship is not based on questions such as in the making of identity cards. Me and my friends love Toru so much, and vice versa.
Justin Artwentzel—son of English descent. The land that was used as an offering belonged to Justin's family. He lives in a large house located at the end of the road and directly adjacent to the field that is commonly used as a playground for children. His parents live in London, England. Justin chose to stay in Japan. She loves Japan and is proficient in Japanese.
Her irises were bright blue with golden yellow hair. A handsome child and always the center of attention of the students in school. He is also a kind, friendly boy, and always appreciative of people. I really like the game. His free time is often used to play online games. He is a member of the Chemistry Club, as he loves those subjects. I was in the same class as Yukiko.
“You've been from anywhere? Must have been ice cream, right? Where am I for?” pinta Natsu who had been watching the anime on her phone while lying near the fan.
“Aibi already gave you pocket money, right?” my reply approached Akiko and Yukiko at the edge of the terrace.
“You should buy it for me too. Exiting the house is dangerous, my smooth skin can be exposed to the sun," Natsu explained at length while rubbing his arms. "Dad and mom said they were going home for the night" he continued, turning quickly to the phone screen to go back to watch his favorite movie.
Natsu Oshiro—a new family friend to me. His parents were close friends with my parents, as well as Rei's parents. Like us, since childhood they have played together. Natsu anime fans. But if there is free time, he will open youtube just to watch the appearance of his favorite Korean girl band. Sometimes I act silly and annoying, and often treat me like a child. He diligently takes care of himself because he considers his body as an asset as a prospective future actor. His dream is to become an actor. He wanted to continue his education to art school and move to the city.
Spring for most people is the most beautiful and most anticipated season. But Natsu considers it a troublesome season because of the hay fever he suffers from. Just imagine he had to wear a mask for approximately 3 months as self-protection from flower pollen which is certainly difficult to avoid because of flying and invisible. Flower pollen allergies can make him sneeze many times, the nose feels blocked even worse can bleed.
Four years ago, a magnitude 6.5 earthquake devastated our village. Swallowed many fatalities including both of Rei's parents, Kouga's mother, and both of my parents. Saturday, noon in autumn. The incident coincided with a study tour to Kyoto held by my school. And when we got home, everything turned terrible—.
Aunt Oshiro—nya Natsu, hugging me while crying. His uncle Rei ran over to Rei who had just gotten off the bus and directly carried him while shouting ‘I love you!’ with tears flowing. It was not only me and Rei who lost parents, the other children were a lot of fate. The earthquake flattened many buildings, the electric current went out. Not remembering how my home was, the sadness I was in that moment, the picture of the atmosphere that covered me at that time, the state of the sky and the footing that overshadowed me at that time, I do not remember.
Immediately in memory, I lived with Natsu and the coffee shop replaced my house. They were friends with autumn at the time. But my parents' love never broke. Uncles, aunts, friends, and best friends gave him more than enough. I am happy to be surrounded by people who love me. Kaneko Rin— is called Karin, very loving and loving to all of them.
“Karin!” akiko Exclamation.
His voice broke my daydream. I just got to talking about summer vacation.
“Where do you want a vacation to?” ask Yukiko.
“Wait!” shouted Rei who suddenly came running towards me, then showed me a piece of paper before me. “Where did you get this from?!” curious investigation.
“Can what?” I'm still not understanding. Focusing vision—wants to see the paper closer. So I thought of a piece of paper that I should still be holding. Down head. “Loh, where??” I said as I checked and searched around my body. There aren't. Iwadap Rei. “Don't it be the paper I'm looking for, why is it in your hands?”
“You dropped it on genkan, that's not the question! Where did you get this from?”
I told you the chronology from the moment I met old grandfather. Akiko, Yukiko, and Kouga, they start to get curious. While I was surprised to see Rei's attitude. Isn't that just a regular brochure?
Rei gave the paper to Kouga. He read it immediately. The look on Kouga's face slowly changed. His forehead wrinkled. His eyeballs continued to scan until it was done. After that he looked at me. “I-this, is this real?!!” he screamed like he couldn't believe it. Everyone turned towards Kouga. Except for Rei, who was sitting still like he was thinking about something.
“Today, did you know that grandfather?” asked Rei with a serious look.
I shook my head— doesn't know him. Then we gathered in the middle of the room. Kouga explained the contents of the piece of paper he was still holding. It turns out my estimate was wrong. It was not just a discounted brochure or job vacancies, but an announcement paper that contained about an adventure competition with the theme ‘Adventure Love Island Dream’. The number of members in a team is no more than 10. There are 6 challenges that must be solved with the clue waves, flowers, vegetables, fruit, fish, and you.
“You? What does it mean?” many confused.
If you get through all the challenges, you will get a prize money of 999 billion yen. Waw! Plus the latest games in the 20th century, exciting comics and the latest anime that has not been published. Not only that, free abroad 7 days 7 nights to the country of choice winner! There is still another, most surprising exclusive prize, that the winner is entitled to ownership of an island that has been provided as the main prize with a clear certificate! The condition does not damage the nature that is on the island and its surroundings. The deadline to complete the challenge is 18 days. If it exceeds the specified time limit, it will be considered a failure and immediately repatriated. The committee is not responsible for accidents that occur during this adventure.
“The gift is truly amazing!” natsu exclaimed with sparkling eyes.
“Come, we register!” shouts spirit.
Justin rests his arm on Natsu's shoulder. “For such a big prize surely the challenges we face will be very difficult and .. at risk.”
“I agree with Justin,” says Akiko.
“We've explored forests and caves. Nature has become a part of us. Let's just say the level this time is higher than before,” said Natsu.
“How about we find out first the truth of this race info?” yukiko Sela.
Everyone turned towards Rei who was glued to his laptop screen.
“Give me that paper,” pinta Rei.
Then everyone gathered around Rei, wanting to see what he was working on. It turns out he was looking for information on the adventure competition, but to open the site needed a code listed on the brochure. According to him, this adventure is not arbitrary. Therefore, the race brochure is distributed specifically.
Kouga. “Have you ever met or seen that grandfather before?”
I try to remember. “... ngg, not at all.”
“Could be the grandfather the sole owner of the island who was made as the main prize. Unfortunately not listed the name of the island,” thought Toru.
Rei has entered the code. Still loading though.
“It's weird, the gift .. Why does it all have to do with the things we love and want? We call it ‘Dia’, as if He knows and knows us,” Rei continued.
Also true. Toru loves comics, Natsu loves anime, while Rei and Justin love games. He knew that my friends and I wanted to go to Indonesia, one of the Tropical Countries in Southeast Asia. With that kind of money, Akiko and Yukiko could develop a parent treatment clinic. Kouga can make plantation land and agriculture on the island of dreams. If I want to make the island a place for abandoned children. I want to build an orphanage and a free school.
“He's trying to get us interested,” I thought.
“That’s right!” justin said as he stroked my head. “Maybe He wants something from us,” Justin concluded.
“Bravo!” scream Natsu.
“It could be that the advantage he got was very large, because the gift given was extraordinary,” said Rei.
Silent mood. Loading is still running.
Natsu pointed at me. “He's after you, Kaneko Rin,” he said flatly. It managed to surprise me.
“What do you mean?” look at Rei seriously.
“Because only Karin was given the race brochure. Aish, you old geezer! Is she in love at first sight with this little sister of mine!?” babble Natsu who was replied with a careless look by the others.
“We do not know the grandfather gave his sheep brochure to anyone other than Karin.” Rei said.
Rei stopped loading. He retyped the code, as there might have been a typing error before. And sure enough, the site instantly opened as soon as Rei finished retyping the code.
‘it4h4t4k4y4crep’ that is the code listed on the brochure.
Kouga is confused to see the writing on the site that has been successfully opened. “What is this? Too many numbers 4, similar to code.”
“You replace that 4 with the letter A. Read every word from behind. Look at the code, if changed will read Trust Heart Word,” Rei explained.
“You're a genius, Rei!” natsu Sahut.
“It's great to know so soon ..” I'm amazed.
“Newly know that I'm great? Do you understand my explanation?” ledek.
“I understand, but it seems difficult if you have to translate one by one each word on the site.”
“Nobody told you to do it, could be years just finished, haha!” ledek Rei laughed at me.
“Ish!” I snorted in annoyance.
“Will I read, Congratulations! You escaped as a participant of Dream Island Love Adventure. If you want to register, please click the enter button on the keyboard and click the delete button to exit. Please note, the code you enter can only be used in one-time use only. For information, you can call 1818-8181,” explained Rei.
“Her phone number read upside down too?” my many.
“Fallied or not, the result is the same,” said Rei.
“Waah .. You're right.” Just realized.
“I tried to contact,” Justin said as he reached into his pants pocket, about to pick up the phone. He entered the number and dialed it. Loudspeaker mode. The phone is placed in the middle of the table so that everyone can hear.
/Moshi-moshi! This is the Dream Island Love Adventure information service. Is there anything we can help you with?/
“What is the purpose of this adventure?” Kouga starts the conversation.
/As per code, want to know your heart word/
“What does that mean? Please explain more details!” Kouga's getting upset.
/As per code, want to know your heart word/
“Don't play us! Give a reason that this is not a scam!” Kouga is really upset.
/Trust the heart/
“Kouga, relax. Let me,” Justin said slowly. “Who is in charge of this adventure?”
/Zeroichi-sama/
“How many participants have registered?”
/Sorry, there is no answer to your question. Any other questions?/
“Where and what is the name of the island that is used as the main prize?”
/To find out, you must be the winner of the race/
“Enough.” Kouga's dialing Justin's phone. “This adventure is dubious!”
“If this is a fraud, the committee should try as hard as possible to invite many people. It could be by spreading a big announcement. But in fact, to open the site alone must be this secret. There is no charge anyway. I don't think this is a scam," Akiko said.
“Ya, right!” timpal.
“Hm .. Since we have no summer vacation schedule, there is no harm in following this adventure. Isn't this our hobby? Because we often explore nature, we get to know each other better. Right, guys? Who knows if later we can win, not win, no problem. The important thing is that we have tried, as well as a free adventure in this summer vacation," continued Yukiko.
Justin folded his hands on the table, wanting to change the sitting position to make it more comfortable. “Then, secretly I used to see you guys playing on the field. Then listen to all the plans you will do together. At that time I was hiding behind the bushes, you guys were planning a sansai search. I wanted to come because it seemed interesting. Apparently true! You guys got me interested. It was the first time I went on an adventure with you guys,” Justin said excitedly.
I raised my hand. “I remember! Who is looking for udo shoots, right?”
“Yes, you cried when you fell tripping over a rock. Carrying you is really troublesome." Rei chiming.
“Kor if you cry! I was a kid!” reply sekhenya.
“Don't worry, now you're still small, and that's good!” natsu inexplicably made me want to hit him.
“Stop making fun of Karin,” firmly Kouga.
The stormy atmosphere made the air around us grow hotter. Toru gulped down a glass of orange juice that Akiko had previously served, then said, “I agree to join in this adventure.”
“Hah?!” in unison we were surprised, looking at him for a moment, then quietly fixated. Silent.
“I too, agree!” akiko Sahut.
“I too!” natsu and Yukiko shouted at the same time.
“Trust your heart? Hmm... well,” Justin raised his hand. “Me too! I agree!”
“Yoshh! Adventure in summer vacation!!” cheers happy. Rei and Kouga were staring at me at the same time. “You two don't want to come?” many wonder.
Rei and Kouga stared at each other. “Hahh ..” Both of them breathe.
Rei shifted his laptop. “Good. All agreed?” tanyanya.
“Ya-hooo!!” synchronously shouting.
Rei pressed the enter button on the keyboard.
Thanks though. Your registration is already in process. You can download the travel map by clicking the Map column available. The Dream Island Love Adventure will begin on August 1, 2011 and end on August 18, 2011. Good luck and keep fighting. Zeroichi-sama.
Rei shut down his laptop. “There is still 4 days to get ready.”
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Anime ( ⁇ ) is a Japanese animation.
Futon ( ⁇ ) is a traditional Japanese mattress that is held on the floor or tatami (typical Japanese mat).
Genkan ( ⁇ ) is the entrance area where people take off their footwear.
Himawari ( ⁇ ) is a sunflower.
Origami ( ⁇ ) is a Japanese art of paper folding.
Sansai ( ⁇ ) is a mountain vegetable.
