BLUE METAVERSE

VACATION PLAN

The atmosphere of a volleyball game is exciting but not many want to watch until the game is over. Most spectators are looking for a 10-1 team manager who makes them curious. The effects of teraiz-faiz yesterday transmitted to many SMU students like the coronavirus, the spread is very fast and massive. At the beginning of the game many students went to the field. As soon as what was sought did not exist, they immediately left the field disappointed. Not many people are interested in the sport of volleyball. More who watch the rehearsal of the art performance for prom night later tonight at one of the 4-star hotels in Menteng.

The grueling volleyball final was completed via rubber sets with scores of 25-20, 19-25 and 15-17 for the team's 10-1 victory. Blue and his team-mates are happy even though the supporters in the final game are few. Celebrations on the pitch were not as hot as the semifinal match yesterday, so they continued the victory celebration with a meal at the cafe across the street. An intimate celebration attended by a small team that is just a week familiar. Only seven, 6 first team players and one reserve personnel.

Rio did not support him better than the alay supporters who filled the pitch for Faiz. He watched the first set. Next he left without saying goodbye. Blue knows Rio must be preoccupied by the activities of OSIS, but disappointed to not have had time to ask who the girl who brought the bouquet of flowers and equipment OSIS chairman was last night. He was curious half to death.

Today in contrast to yesterday, the slightly evaporating Blue spirit gathered with the dew point in the clouds. His spirit flew away from him. Not tired by the rubber set match that made his body withered, but because today there is not a single thing that makes him feel sprinkled with small flowers. Rio did not congratulate his victory despite typing in his dress. Blue has been wrong, too many expect his kindness to be reciprocated with similar kindness. He already imagined would get a little surprise, praise, or congratulations for his victory from the people around him. His achievements are not much. Only the school champion in the inter-class matches. Excessive expectations are what makes him disappointed and disrupt the stability of his emotions.

“How is Faiz, Bi?” yurika asked while sipping ice cappucino jelly.

“Good.” Blue answered him lazily.

“The final audience is not as crowded as the semifinals. I think it's Faiz deh.”

“Not to be discussed, Yur. The important thing is we win.” replied Blue who is still talkative about his cunning nephew. Why are people fascinated by him. Not yet know if his character is arrogant, stubborn and cunning. Blue was still irritated by his behavior yesterday.

“Tomorrow he doesn't come to school anymore?” Yurika still wants to know about Faiz.

“Nggak.”

“Which take your report card who?”

“Maybe the bundle is Faiz.”

“Beauty yes?”

“Banget.”

Yurika smiles at her own smile. Maybe feel you've found the right mode to approach Faiz's motherland. The old trick, in order to be close to his son must take the heart of his mother first.

“You never felt ‘insecure’ was staying at your sister's family home?”

Blue is really lazy to answer Yurika's questions. He still struggles with his feelings of disappointment. But unfortunately, he must not ignore good friends who have worked hard together to get a simple victory in volleyball today. Quite Blue himself who felt disappointed by his own expectations were too high. Do not expose others who are never guilty.

“Sometimes. But I always remember the word ustadzah Mutia that God created man with the advantages and disadvantages of each. No human is perfect. Do not need ‘insecure’ with our shortcomings but focus on honing our strengths and thanking God. Allah will surely add favor to His grateful servant.”

“That's a hell of a thing, Bi. Udah fit like you so ustadzah.” comments Kikan with cynical style.

Blue replied to him with a smile. There is a sense of shame considered a religious pretender. It is better that he just sit still enjoying a lot of cold mineral water so that his heart and brain do not flounder here and there like a catfish that falls on the floor without water.

“School holidays to where, Bi?”

“Not yet know. Faiza is on tour with Barcelona, but Faiz still has to finish the tournament. My sister doesn't want to go on vacation without her favorite child. I myself have no desire except to return to Jampang."

Blue speaks the truth, but his friends don't seem to like it very much. Duh, so feel guilty. The answer is that it seems bragging because it talks about his vacation abroad. Blue wants to smack his mouth too honest and spontaneous. She's not Faiza who went to an international school. The little girl could have lightly talked had to vacation abroad because most of her school friends would have done the same thing, Should have thought about the situation first, Blue. Friends of the school volleyball team are not classified as poor, but they are also not people who are overpaid until the holidays have to go abroad. Fortunately at the end of the sentence you still insert the word want to go home to Jampang. Hopefully, the arrogant perception is neutralized by the last sentence.

“We reached the peak aja yuk.” invite Kikan to break the silence.

“Peak? Meaning to Peak?”

“Precisely trekking to the top of Mount Gede Pangrango.”

“Whose name is it?”

“Tim volleyball with the same kids PAS.”

“Sorry, I can't Ki. Plan to return home to Manado from far away. Suddenly very suddenly,” regretted Yurika.

Among them are only seven Kikan who are members of PAS or school nature lovers. He was clearly ready to go up the mountain because the trip must have been planned in advance by PAS. While the new volleyball team formed Hani impromptu because there is a class meeting. Previously, only Hani participated in the school volleyball team because from Junior High Hani had participated in the volleyball club that had become the third champion in PORDA Central Jakarta. Others are appointed suddenly based on the results of the volleyball practice exam. It just so happens that the personal team that was not familiar was immediately compact and won.

“My family has also bought a vacation package to Sumba.” said Wiwin did not want to lose.

“I promise to see my grandmother in Wonogiri. Already booked a train ticket a month ago.” said Fifi who plans a holiday to grandma's house.

Kikan looks disappointed. He turned his eyes to Arina.

“I have signed an internship contract as a cosmetics salesperson.” replied Arina with a lethargic voice as if showing that she was helpless because she had first decided to use her vacation to find additional money to buy books and school supplies in the new school year.

“I'm coming, Ki.” Only Hani's voice made Kikan smile. Finally there is also a personal volleyball team who want to fill the holiday by going up the mountain.

“You, Bi?”

“The principle is to want to, Ki. But I have to let my brother go first.”

“I also permission my parents first yes, Ki.”

“Not a problem. The three of us keep in contact. Later I will tell you what equipment to bring and do & don’t note yes.”

Hani and Blue nodded. Everyone actually has their own vacation plans. It's a pity that the familiarity of the new volleyball team is unfolding. Otherwise, they could definitely plan a holiday together celebrating the victory compactly with each other. The holiday of class increase is always the moment that is anticipated by every schoolchild. Usually, those who go to class will get certain gifts, including a vacation to where they want to go before returning to school in a new class.

The holidays have arrived. The holidays have arrived. Hurray. Hurray. Hurray.

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For those who are saturated with daily activities. Occasional holidays yuk🏞🏖

Gong xi fa chai for those celebrating the holiday on February 1, 2022.