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Chapter 46 ~Other Normal Days~

Chapter 46 ~Other Normal Days~

“Each day is better than the last – Every new day is always better than before.”

- Unknown

　

　

It is true that Yogi no longer has problems with learning. Its daily value rose significantly. Daily tasks also have a postitive impact. He never thought that he would often see the value of 80 on a replay paper. However, he thought that it was worth it given his hard work over the past few weeks.

Renata and Rizki also began to increase their learning hours. Maybe motivated because of knowing the ranking that rose drastically. Well, that's a good thing for every individual. However, Lia was like no other.

Lia doesn't add hours of study. The girl was still acting normal as if she did not care about the value obtained. Maybe Lia thought that getting a position in the top twenty was enough.

Yogi's different. Even though he had gotten a position in the top twenty, he still wanted to reach Renata and Rizki. Of course, he did not want to push himself too much and ended in failure. Therefore, he studied carefully so as not to overload the mind. He also makes a difference between learning and playing basketball. After all, basketball is a hobby that he has. He didn't want to just leave her.

Yogi is now entering full focus. His view locked the teacher who stood in front of the class, explaining the plot and characterization of a character. While paying attention to the lesson described, his right hand recorded the important parts.

“You guys copy this first!” when the teacher gave the order, each student immediately opened a notebook and began to record everything written. However, Yogi had already recorded earlier. So, he's done.

When Yogi turned to the left, he found Rizki who put the ballpoint pen and did muscle stretching. Shortly after, the man yawned, opening his mouth wide.

Not thinking any longer, Yogi tore the paper, turned it into a lump, and threw it into Rizki's mouth.

“Sial! Tuyul!” ketus Rizki while spitting out his paper wad.

Yogis hold back laughter. He didn't want to be too hard and ended up being punished for standing in the hallway of the school. He could be a joke later.

“Do you have no other job?” Rizki throws questions.

“No,” the answer is short.

“You better review the lesson just now,” Rizki gave advice.

“I used to do that at home while working on some.”

“Hee .., it seems you have found the right way and time to study,” Rizki grinned, but somehow Yogi did not like the grin. It felt like Rizki was mocking him.

“That's how,” answered briefly, “because I don't want you guys to stay. So, I have to study hard.”

“Remember not to overdo it,” Rizki patted Yogi on the shoulder.

“I'll remember,” replied Yogi.

“By the way when will you declare your love for Renata?” Rizki held her chin up, looking at her with piercing cold eyes.

“Hmmm ..., I don't know,” answered while scratching the cheek. “I'm still not sure of the right time.”

“Why don't you do it after school?” Rizki gave a proposal.

“No, thank you. If I did it in the middle of this situation, it would make us unfocused on doing the exam. Therefore, I want to wait for a good opportunity.”

“Yeah, it makes sense.” Rizki turned, looking straight ahead.

Yogi turned and stared at the black board containing various notes. Slowly, his gaze descended, staring at the long, black hair, which was unraveling covering his back. That was Renata.

For almost a year he knew the girl. The national exam is approaching and his time on the Junior High bench is running low. However, he has not yet expressed the feelings that are now blossoming in the heart. He thought that it was only natural that he did not want to interfere with the process of facing the national exam.

“Then until when will you wait for the right time?” Rizki throws another question.

“Eh” Yogi turned away, staring at the face of Rizki who was still locking the face of the class. “What do you mean?”

“Renata is a beautiful person. I wouldn't be surprised if she received some love interest.”

“Then?”

“Did you never think there would be a possibility that she would receive one of the men who expressed love to her?” The yogi was stunned when the sentence pierced the ear.

Yogi felt that he had had this conversation before. However, he could not remember when it happened.

On the other hand, Yogi thinks that what Rizki said has a point. There must be a lot of men expressing feelings for Renata. Then, one of the men must have a physique that Renata likes. So, there was a possibility that Renata would accept that person. The moment that happened, he doubted if he could look Renata in the eye.

“Itu ...,” Yogi petrified, his lips unwilling to move for the sake of saying a few words, while the mind whitened, unable to give a sentence.

“Haa .., you better do it before we graduate,” said Rizki.

“Eh? Why is it like that?”

“First reason, we don't know if we'll all go to the same school again. Second, if we manage to go to school in the same place, then your competition will increase. Among all those rivals, there must have been men who managed to attract Renata's attention. Therefore, you have to do it sooner, or later,” Rizki said.

The yogi cannot deny such speculation. Everything Rizki said was the truth. However, he did not dare to have the courage to declare love. Apart from being afraid of failure, it was also because he did not have enough courage.

“Emmm ..., can I ask you something?” Yogi throws questions.

“Sure.”

“How Brother. Yuutha expressed love to you?” Yogi tilts the question.

“Wait! Did he tell you about it?”

“Ya, when we go to the mall first.”

“Haaa .., I didn't expect that he would tell anyone else.”

“You want to tell me or not?” Ask Yogi.

“Yes, I can.” Rizki leaned back on the chair, then looked at the ceiling. “I'll shorten the story. On her graduation day, she invited me. Just as the event was over, I congratulated her on her graduation and prayed that we could be reunited at High School. After that, I was about to leave her, but she pulled my hand and declared her love.”

“Bare once.”

“That's. After that, I smiled and accepted her feelings. We also live happily ever after. Finish,” Rizki raised two hands.

“You make it sound like a fairy tale.”

“Stupid. You better think of a way to express your love,” Rizki rolled up her arms and used it as a pillow.

“Do not sleep! Lesson not finished yet,” Yogi tries to wake up.

Not long after, the break bell rang. It makes Yogi feel played by Rizki.

“I think I'm going to the canteen.” Yogi gets up and leaves Rizki who starts to fall asleep.

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Masochist: pleasure derived from physical or psychological pain inflicted on oneself either by oneself or others.