Tone & Sound

#78 [Bab. first sunset for us]

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First day and the air is cool on the first morning. At 09:00 in the morning. Tone stepped down the stairs. He's headed to the hotel lobby. It was a very exhausting day for him last night. After Abhimanyu escorted Nada and the three centile fairies to the hotel, they all rushed to rest. No activity was done other than Nada who had replied to a message with Cikal for a while. The man told me the festival would open at 11:00 this morning. Cikal also asked for the state of Nada and the others before the message was finally interrupted. Sleepiness tone.

Even then when the sun began to rise, the atmosphere in the hotel was very crowded. Abhimanyu's right. This hotel is indeed used as a place to stay for several musicians and their respective teams, local and foreign tourists, as well as some invited guests such as important officials. But Cikal's not here.

Since the jazz festival was announced across social media and other digital media, tourists have started to arrive. Even the day after the announcement. The level of interest of people at this festival is very high. The graphics go up many times when compared to weekends or big days. Now Banda Neira should be considered as one of the tourist attractions of choice. All hotels are full. There are five other hotels nearby. Maybe Cikal was at one of those hotels.

Tone watching around. Holding a piece of chocolate in his hand. Swings. He stepped into the backyard of the hotel which on his left side was a wooden swing. Facing the sea.

Actually, Nada wanted to sit in the hotel lobby. Eat the chocolate Mila gave while listening to some songs from Alya's walkman. But in the hotel lobby the situation is not conducive. Noisy. A lot of people were pacing around, a tourist complaining about transportation in the receptionist, and one of the bothered musicians wanted to wear what clothes with his personal assistant. So, for Nada the best option this morning is to sit on a wooden swing while eating a piece of chocolate and listening to some songs.

Tone put earphones in the ear. Unpacking the chocolate, he also closed his eyes. Letting the gusts of wind shred a few hairs. Swinging slowly.

During his time in Banda Neira, Nada had no plans other than to see the festival. In contrast to the three centil fairies who had prepared many plans would go where or would do what. Even Jeje and Una alone to make their own special list. Places they're going to go or other super crazy things. And for Naira, this morning she created a blog page called Banda Neira.

Last night, before arriving at the hotel Naira and Abhimanyu continued their chat. Naira asks some questions that make Abhimanyu very impressed with Naira's curiosity about many things. What's more, the person of Naira who is what if again talking to be added value. Abhimanyu was really amazed. Then, Abhimanyu said that he wanted to take Naira around the island. Meet one of the community leaders as well so that Naira can know more about Banda Neira. That made Naira very happy. He agreed without any further ado. They will leave after the festival opening ceremony is over. And from there Naira finally made a special blog page in which it will explain about Banda Neira which is not yet known by many people. "Hm. there must be an Abhimanyu name inside as well." Ledek Jeje when Naira showed off the blog page this morning.

Tone opens the eyes. The chocolate is half. He saw blue sea water. Thinking something. Ah, if only Sound were here. Maybe everything will feel more fun. Because Sound knows what to do. Strange ideas, surprises, and ridiculous behavior. Yeah, if only.