Not a Substitute

A8 Farts That Lengthen Life

The weather in Bandung is uncertain. Hard-to-predict. Sometimes it looks bright sometimes suddenly cloudy and rain. Like this morning, it looks cloudy. After being drenched in rain all night, the sun is reluctant to clearly show its rays.

But this did not dampen the spirit of the contestants who will carry out the final tonight. Seen from the morning passed by the contestants prepared all the needs. They all want to show their best.

The festival will be held at the 8th floor hotel hall. The T-shaped catwalk stage has been arranged nicely as a place to walk the models who show the plans of 10 contestants.

Each contestant is given one room or room as their transit point. In order to facilitate accommodation, the room is on the same floor as the hall.

Himeka and Kamila get a room with the number H-13. They were helped by Santy and Viani tidying up the clothes of his designs before being worn by the models.

Soon the model and make up artist prepared by the organizers came to the Himeka transit room. Seven beautiful models who have an average height of 170s will wear designs from Himeka and Kamila.

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The Cakrawala Hotel looks crowded. Stage decoration dominated by black gold adds to the impression of glamour. VIP seats are arranged on the right side of the T-shaped stage with the seat arrangement circling a table facing the stage. In front of the stage there are 3 large tables that will be occupied by a jury. The jury that will assess, among others, two fashion designers whose names are familiar in the country and also a model full of achievement.

The festival is organized by Bramanthy Group*, *a company engaged in textiles. The winner of the festival will get an exclusive contract with the company. This is a golden opportunity for budding designers. Likewise with Himeka, he wants to make this festival as a means for public testing whether the design can be accepted and appreciated by others. And of course it can be a stepping stone to plunge in the business field.

Various invited guests were also present. Devano who is the director of Bramanthy Group looks dashing with after a navy suit wrapped in his body. Hair order that seems neat adds to the impression of authority as a leader.

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Master Ceremony opened the festival event with a boisterous applause from the audience. The event opened with a welcome from the company director. Devano with gallant steps walked towards k on stage. The sight was not separated from the sight of a pair of eyes that had been watching him. What he knows is that Devano also took part in the event. But what makes him a little surprised that it turns out Devano is the director. Because of what Himeka knows, the Devano family business is not engaged in textiles.

"Good night, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you to the invited guests who were present as witnesses of the birth of talented designers even today. Thank you to the contestants for their amazing work. With this event is expected to spawn reliable designers who will contribute to the fashion industry in the country. Therefore, I really appreciate the works of the contestants who are amazing. Actually, who must stand here is our CEO, but because of something he is not present. So I stand here to represent him to open this festival. With the bismillah saying let's open the show tonight. So much from me. Good evening. Greetings to everyone." Devano gave a very smooth and elegant welcome.

After the event opened, the festival began. In the final this time divided into two sessions, namely the first session of the design display from the designers who will be presented by the models and the second session is a question and answer to the contestants about what philosophy they take it in making work.

The first session begins. It is time for the contestants to show their work. The models walked on the catwalk wearing the designs of the contestants. Everything looks pretty. The design on the clothes of each contestant has its own characteristics. The jury was busy judging.

Himeka's work appears in the order number 8. The design of party clothes that add batik accents by Himeka and Kamila is very stunning for the audience and judges. The reason is only Himeka who adds batik patterns to the design.

The second session began. All contestants explain what concepts and philosophies are behind the design. Wrapped in a maroon-red knee-length dress with batik accents on the crate and waist, Himeka performed on stage. Highheels shoes as high as 5cm and a neatly arranged hairstyle adds to the beautiful impression.

"The title of our design is Batik Glamour. The main concept is a modern party dress. Where we pin batik accents on each work with added swarosky stone decoration to impress glamour. The philosophy is to appreciate batik as a cultural heritage to be introduced to fashion lovers that batik also looks very slick and beautiful to wear in a party dress. Hopefully our work will be accepted by the general public." Himeka explained very well.

Devano looked at Himeka with a knotty smile. Sometimes their views meet. Makes Devano's heart beat faster. Does he still feel the same love? Does Himeka feel the same way as Devano?

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After two sessions passed, while waiting for the jury to determine the winner, the stage was filled by the appearance of the capital artist. Navya who had seen the look of her mother now sleeps exhausted in the lap of Mbak Rina. Himeka suggests taking Navya back to the room. So that Navya and Ms. Rina can rest in a hotel room.

Himeka walked gracefully up the stage to receive the award. MC called the name of the company's director to award the first champion.

"Congratulations, Me. Great work." said Devano with a genuine smile

"Thank you, Dev." Himeka replied with a sweet smile

After the announcement session of winners and prize distribution, the event closed with the appearance of the Indonesian pop diva. There was a sense of pride seething on the chests of the winners. Just like Himeka and Kamila. They are constantly smiling and giving thanks. With the predicate as a winner makes them feel worthy to work even further. They also want to open a boutique.

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"Me, what's the show tomorrow?" devano asked as Himeka was about to head to the elevator to return to her room.

"Tomorrow afternoon I will return to Surabaya, Dev." replied Himeka

"Before turning back, we go out first, yuk. Just buying souvenirs" Devano asked

"God willing, yes Dev. I can't promise."

"Yes, Me."

Devano pulled out his phone and asked for Himeka's phone number. They have lost contact all along. Maybe now is the time to repair the relationship that was separated. I don't know if fate will bless their relationship.

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