BLUE METAVERSE

KAYLA CHAT

Being close friends with someone who is quite famous at school turns out not to be as fun as being in the shadow of Blue. There was a look of dislike that made him feel uncomfortable. Not in class. Not outside of class. There are those who look at him with a dislike. He tried to be friends with all the friends he knew.

“Many people say you are the same brother Rio, Bi. You guys dating?” kayla asked as they ate lunch together in class at recess.

Blue does not. He gave a box of side dishes to Kayla. Waw. That day his menu woku cakalang, sambal dabu-dabu and wine as dessert. Kayla's saliva production suddenly abounded until it almost spilled.

“Thank you, Bi. You really do not scold your brother every day bring double provisions like this?”

“Not. I'm tired of hearing your questions that-that's just, Kay. Cook every day I have to say that Ritha's sister is happy if I share with my good friend.” Blue replied with a faint smile. Little pissed. Kayla asks the same thing almost every day. Though the matter of food is a trivial problem that should not be questioned. Stay dine. Beres.

The aroma of my woku is so exciting. Both eat well. Occasionally look at each other and praise the food they eat with thumbs up and satisfied expressions. The smell and taste of Minahasa cuisine is indeed special. Not up to 5 minutes of their food ludes not restless.

“Bi, you are uncomfortable anyway talked to and followed by many people?”

“Risgin.” Blue says with short sentences while enjoying a refreshing sweet green wine.

“You became the center of attention at school because it is close to the sister of Rio.”

“What do I need to do, Kay?”

“Yes doesn't have to be anyhow. Your rights also want to be close to anyone.”

Blue thumbs up. Blue does not want to make something trivial complicated because of differences in people's views.

“But it's true you're already dating?”

“Not yet. Temenan.”

“Dony seems to have a crush on you too. He doesn't seem to like you being close to Rio.”

“Let's do it, Kay. You don't have to think about them. Our job at school is to learn, not to think of others.”

Kayla nodded. The blue cuckoo actually made him worry. I don't know. Blue doesn't seem to care about her new relationship at school. The boy was innocent and kind

He asked Blue tisue to clean the remaining yellow spice that is still attached to the Blue lunchbox and collect the skipjack thorns in a plastic bag to throw in the trash. He knows himself enough. Must be neat to keep the belongings of a good friend who every day feeds him a delicious meal that rarely can be tasted all this time.

“This is the last day I worked as a shopkeeper in the grass market, Bi.”

Blue stared at Kayla's sad face without being able to say anything.

“The owner of the store is bankrupt, no longer able to pay the rent of the store. The more here the sale of goods in traditional markets is less. Visitors are rare too. Maybe people prefer online shopping.”

“He wants to change profession to be a farmer in his village.” continued Kayla.

“But you can still go to school right?”

Kayla did not answer.

Blue heart as sliced. He knew that Kayla was financing her own life from her income as a part-time shopkeeper. “Later I try to ask my brother if there is a part-time job for you. If you need anything

don't say the same to me. God willing I help all I can.”

Kayla bowed lethargic. It's not good to always trouble his new friend. But yeah.on whom else could he tell his heart outpouring other than Blue. Other friends at most just pretend to know his fate. It's hard to believe in others. Experience has proven complaining to friends is useless but even makes heartache. Instead of helping or calming the heart, instead of impaling himself on other friends behind him.

“I've been offered a new job by my mama's friend. He said his income was good. Tomorrow I start training.”

“What job?”

“He said to be a therapist.”

“Therapist?”

“Yes. It's such a cool name but it works the same with a masseuse. He said he works at the spa. People who come there will be massaged, scrub, and take a warm bath.”

Blue nods. He also participated in a spa at a Muslimah salon delivering Ritha and Dewi eyang. The spa is a place for people to pamper themselves. Tasty mom. The body will be fresher and more fragrant once out of the spa. The mind is also more relaxed.

Kayla nodded. He was not sure whether the spa at his workplace would be the same as the spa in question Blue. Blue Brother hijab too. They only go to Muslim spa salons.

“I salute you can go to school while working. I thought I was the luckiest kid in the world because my dad died when I was born and my mom just left me. Knowing you makes me grateful to have a good and rich sister. From childhood I was given good food, good clothes and a comfortable place to live. They are also attentive and kind to me. Later if you are at home and there is a part-time therapist vacancy, tell me yes. I also want to study independently.”

“Nevent gone, Bi. A really good school. You can return your brother's good favor at any time. They also expect nothing from you. I'm sure they want you to succeed. Learn the real so that they can get a good job that makes them proud.”

“I'm still gamang, Kay. Don't know what to be. Maybe my future is just being a housewife. Hahaha.” Blue laughs at himself who does not know the ideals of what he wants to be. Unthought. His life just flows like water.

“Housewife is also okay as long as her husband is well established. Don't like my mama, marry me as papa modal love doang. Though love is absurd, it can wear off and just disappear over time. As a result my life and my sisters are falling apart, Bi. Already our lives are poor, the house is often filled with meaning and quarrel. I'm kayaking in hell.”

Blue patted Kayla's back. “Propay yes, Kay. You must be strong.”

“I envy your life, Bi. I want to be you.” said Kayla.

“I even envy your kink, Kay.” reply Blue while laughing. Everyone has their own painful side, but it is the pain that forms a stronger and stronger human character.

Kayla. New Blue is the one who says envy her. Other friends used to scorn and demean him because he was poor. Even he was set aside from his friends. Boro-boro there is money to hang out in cafes, watch or shop in famous malls, make a meal he has to be busy looking for a part-time job which results are not much. Her new friend is so kind. Since Blue entered this school every day he can taste good food with the same menu he ate. Before, anyone cared about him. Although grimacing held hunger, Kayla could only gulp when they ate bread or other stomach-fighting foods. Rarely would anyone offer his food to a child like kayla, unless there is a social service activity.

“You were never invited with Stefi or who did, Bi?”

“Enter.”

“You declined?”

“I'm used to discipline by the rules of the pesantren, Kay. Now I'm getting used to a weekly schedule of activities to report to my sister-in-law. I have to be a responsible child to thank them. After all, from childhood I do not usually hang out, watch or shop with friends. If you want to watch, it is usually the same family. If you can't watch it at home. All my needs have been met by my brother, so I do not need to shop.”

“No need to take a walk to the mall?”

“One month my sister made her way to the mall to buy clothes that I like. For me it's enough.”

Oh my Blue. Your thinking is very simple, simple.

“Back school later what do you do?”

“Typically rest, arrow training or swimming. In the afternoon, the schedule will follow my sister nganterin niece who is a nari practice in her studio eyang Dewi. Usually there I just want to take a video of their activities just for documentation. Didawarin Javanese nari training as well, but I'm not interested. The dragons later in the afternoon I have to have other activities so as not to fad. Seeing Javanese dance practice is boring.”

“Tadi kan Stefi ngajak you nongki in cafe Moon. Why not just join?”

Blue looks so light.

“Now ah, Kay. My last word, every time it is useful so must look for activities that are more positive and fun value. Nongki-nongki is a prankster. At least eat, drink the same ngeghibahin people doang. Mending learn to cook with mbak Imah for family dinner.”

Ting. There is a message on the gadget, which contains: Bi, later afternoon watch a basketball game in the brass GOR yes.

Blue is smiling. I also watch basketball games. Instead of watching Faiza dance practice gambyong that makes her eyes so sleepy, seeing the ball reflected in fast motion must be more fun for Blue. Everything that moves fast and dynamically makes it more vibrant. Blue just straight away without thinking.

Blue smiles cheerfully.

"Chat from whom?"

"Sister Rio. Watching a basketball game."

"Oh yes. Today there will be a second preliminary round match between our school against High School 3."

"Sister Rio playing?"

"Looks not. I know Rio's on the futsal team, not the basketball team. Maybe you're both a supporter, Bi."

Blue nodded. Watching sports matches makes him more excited than hanging out in a cafe. Know that Blue loves sports.

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