"So, where are we going first?" asked Amanda, standing beside me.
This woman followed us shopping at the mall. She, Amanda, when we got into Tiara's car and when I was about to enter through the front door, she told me to sit in the back, and she sat in the front, next to Tiara. Really, this woman is completely clueless.
Even when I just arrived at this mall, she kept looking at me in shame because she had brought me here. Actually, I know why Amanda is like that. The reason is that my clothes are only wearing a black t-shirt and black short jeans. So it's no wonder why people keep staring at me when we walk inside this mall.
Amanda and Tiara were wearing pretty classy clothes, and I was the only one wearing pretty simple clothes.
"We will have lunch first. After that, we will go find a suitable outfit for Daylon," said Tiara.
"Huh, right, what I said." Amanda stared at me from toe to toe. "Mas Daylon, you just look like an innocent. What a shame! And…" Amanda looked down at my feet, and continued, "Why are you wearing sandals instead of shoes? This is a mall, mall. You don't understand fashion, do you?"
"Shut up! I-I wore this on purpose." I lied. "I purposely wore sandals because my feet were scratched. Therefore, I can't wear shoes right now."
Whatever it is, I look like this, simple. Although my father often bought me expensive clothes, I prefer to appear modest.
"Lie! Your feet aren't scratched, right? And... don't wear shorts when at the mall!"
"If you wear trousers, it's just a hassle. You know, it's a hassle. It was a pain to put on and take off. Anyway, troublesome!"
"Hey, Tiara-senpai. Why do you have a boyfriend like this?" whispered Amanda to Tiara.
"Never mind, Amanda! Enough! Leave him like that."
I went to the shop window that showed some clothes, and the price took me by surprise. "Wow, very expensive." I looked back, at the two of them, pointing at the glass, and said, "Oy, why are these clothes so expensive? Is there anything special about this outfit, like being able to change shape like that?"
"Look, he's so tacky, Tiara-senpai!"
"Just ignore it, Amanda, he's just like that."
I turned and looked back at the clothes. "Why is it so expensive, huh? Instead of buying it, I prefer to buy food."
This is my first time at a luxury mall. Usually, I buy clothes at a clothing store near my boarding house. And that also, I visited the clothing store only a few times, even I have forgotten, when was the last time there.
"Daylon, let's go find a restaurant!" Tiara said. "We'll come back here when we finish eating. You want clothes like that, right? I'll buy it later."
I turned and walked over to the two of them. "No, I want those clothes. After all, those clothes are too expensive, so there's no need to buy them either."
"Fine, if that's what you want." Tiara walked, I and Amanda followed.
However, just before that, I heard some enders were talking to me.
"Look! Look at that guy. Why are there villagers in this mall? How disgusting."
"Yes, it's disgusting. Even strangely, why was he able to walk with those two beauties?"
"I don't know. Maybe, the two women accidentally hurt him, and they are now being held responsible."
"Ah, I think so. After all, which woman would want to go with a man like that. I don't want to."
I ignored their words and kept walking. However, Tiara heard that her hands clenched as she walked. Maybe, she didn't like what they said.
I feel guilty towards both of them, Tiara and Amanda, because it can only embarrass them. But it can't be helped, I really like this.
As I was contemplating, Amanda slowed her pace. After arriving beside me, Amanda said:
"You just embarrassed Tiara-senpai, Mas Daylon."
What he said was true, I just embarrassed them. It felt like I wanted to go home, or better yet, I just turned into a fish.
Ah, ah... this is bad. I did it... I did it again. Forgive me.
"But it doesn't matter. Mas Daylon is Mas Daylon, that's better for Tiara-senpai."
"What do you mean?" I asked, turning towards Amanda.
"I don't know why Tiara-senpai cares so much about Mas Daylon, and what kind of relationship you actually have. But I am one thing for sure."
"What do you know?"
"Mas Daylon is a special person for Tiara-senpai."
"..." I was silent, I even stopped my footsteps.
"So because of that, I hope that Mas Daylon will stay like this. Of course, for Tiara-senpai's happiness too. So, I hope and beg Daylon to not make Tiara-senpai sad. This is our promise, Mas Daylon."
After saying that, Amanda walked over to Tiara and spoke to him. And at that moment, I saw their faces both smiling.
Suddenly a flash of past appeared in my eyeballs. The shadow shows Bagas, Joko, Kahfi, Elvina, and Helena walking and talking to Tiara, and they smile at each other.
I, who only saw it from behind, could only be silent to see the expressions on the faces of the six of them happiness.
While I was looking at him, suddenly the six shadows turned back and said:
"Sensei, I will always give anything to repay Sensei's kindness," said Bagas's shadow.
"Hmm… I won't give you anything, Leader. But at least, I'm grateful," said Helena's shadow.
"Leader, you have offered a lot to us. I thank you, Leader," said Kahfi's shadow.
"Even if you forget me often, Leader, I will not be angry. Because I know, your service to me means more than this pain that you have given me," said Elvina's shadow.
"Actually, I don't want to say this. But because I had to, I have to say this. Thank you for everything, Leader," said Joko's shadow.
"Sensei… even though you don't seem to care about me, your caring is bigger than this I care. I learned a lot from you, various things. Even today, you still teach me many things. No matter how much I give you, your services can never be replaced. Therefore... thank you, Sensei. I... I love you, Sensei," said Tiara's shadow.
Either this is just my hallucination or memory that still remains in my mind, but what is clear is that this made my tears fall to the floor.
"You guys... have grown up already."
Their happiness, happiness for me too. Their sorrow, sadness for me too. No matter what, I'm responsible for making sure they're comfortable around me.
Because I am... I am their sensei.
"Daylon, what's wrong?" asked Tiara.
"Hey, why are you standing there, Mas Daylon?" asked Amanda.
After the two of them said that, with determination, I took a step forward.
"No, it's nothing," I said, wiping my tears.