The morning begins, the most pleasant thing in the morning is a morning run or just like looking out at the city on the balcony.
Today in the evening, there will be a very large event held on the banks of the Sumidagawa River, namely Hanabi. It was an annual event held by the Japanese government. In addition to serving as a celebration of something, fire for Japanese people also serves to enjoy its beauty. Japanese people who see fireworks in summer feel like looking at flowers in spring. Therefore, each region has its own hanabi fireworks festival celebration schedule, although the highlight is on the Sumidagawa River.
Farhan is looking forward to seeing the fires burning at night, he loves fireworks. Because it was still very long, at 8 o'clock in the morning, he went to the 45th floor to meet Viki but unfortunately she was going out with hee family. He then thought of reading manga comics that had been given by ani-san in the library. He went straight to his room and looked for the comic book.
After searching, searching, and looking for it, he finally found the comic in his mother's bag. He was confused as to why the comics were there, but because he really excited to read, He ignored it.
The title is a Fairy Tail. Fairy Tail (Japanese: フェアリーテイル, Hepburn: Fearī Teiru) is a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Hiro Mashima. This manga comic was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine from August 2006. The story follows Natsu Dragneel, a member of the popular wizard guild Fairy Tail, who travels the Earth-land in search of a dragon named Igneel. That's what he read from the description in the explanation book on the cover of the comic.
Because it looks exciting, he then read the comic. He read it so seriously that even when his mother told him to go downstairs to pick up itemss he bought online he ignored it. His mother was very angry and said she had something to do and wanted to go to the grocery store but still he didn't answer. Very annoyed, she opened the door and went out. After reading the whole thing, he felt really fascinated by the comic he was reading. According to him, the comics are very cool and exciting and not boring to read. But because he only has volume one, the story continues and he's very curious what will happen to the main character.
Because he was tired of reading that manga comic, he then play his tamagachi pet( actually this is tamagotchi, but he calls it tamagachi because it's easier to pronounce ) How surprised he was, because he saw the clock in tamagachi showed 11 o'clock.
He then looked for his mother but unfortunately she might be away so he went to take a shower. During bath time, someone came into the room. He first thought that maybe it was his mother who was coming home, but his suspicions were raised when a male voice was heard. He was surprised and quite scared too. Out of fear, he then turned on the water tap and shower.
However, because there might be an intruder about to grab something, he went straight out. Not to forget that he also brought a dipper so that it could become his weapon. He stepped carefully and slowly so as not to hear the sound of footsteps. After being in front of the bathroom door, he saw the shadow of someone in front of the bathroom door, Because the door is a bit semi-transparent.
He plucked up the courage and opened the door quickly and hit the stranger with close eyes. That person was shocked and avoided the dipper punch that Farhan threw.
"heeyyy farhan. What are you doing to me" that person said
Because he felt familiar with the voice, he then opened his eyes
"aaa.. Aaa. Afif. I'm sorry about that. I don't mean that to punch you. I'm just scared because i think it's robber" With a shocked face
"no... I should be the one apologizing to you, I'm sorry for coming into your place without telling you first and knocked the door"
"i don't think so. Anyway what are you here? I mean why you can entered this room without pass? "
"oh no. I came here because I met your mother earlier at the grocery store, because she had to help my father cause there is Something that i don't know, so I was told by my father to bring her groceries here and I was given an pass card so i can in" he explained
"Why didn't she tell me to go shopping?" i wonder why"
"nevermind. Anyway i'll put this groceries in here. I wanna go because i have things to do"
"can i come with you? . I'm in here just alone and im so I'm so lonely here. Please let me... "
"sure if you want. Oh iya i wanna give it back to you, the pass card"
"okey i accepted. By the way, Where are we going?" Little bit courious
" Later you will know"
Then they came out of the hotel, not forgetting also Farhan brought his entrance card and tamagachi so they could see the time.
It was 13 o'clock and they arrived at their destination that they would come. They arrived at a place like a hangout that was a little shabby and dirt. They two riding a bicycle because that's all they can use especially since they are still 8 years old. They then in, and Farhan saw about 5 people somewhat older ones are around 15 years. Afif immediately greeted them, then he introduced his friend to Farhan and Farhan was introduced to his friend. Afif's friends clothes look shabby, But Farhan didn't care about it. Then Afif and Farhan were invited somewhere inside, it turned out that they ...
"it's good bro, you should try it" One of the teenager's invitations
Because Farhan saw that Afif wanted to drink it, he immediately pulled Afif and ran away. Afif didn't know what was going on, but he also ran because Farhan held his hand. However, they were chased by that 5 people teenager. Farhan saw a building suitable for escape, he then put his bike on and stopped there and hide. Because it seemed like there was a sound of a vehicle, Farhan silenced Afif's mouth. Farhan was terrified of them. After 10 minutes they were there, The teenagers finally left in their hiding place. Because he was confused about all of Farhan's actions, Afif immediately asked him that he really mad at farhan.
"what the heck are you doing? Why are you pulling me? They're my friends ya know" with angry face
"sorry afif. I don't mean that. I just really scare about that things"
"what things? You make me confused"
"the drink that you wanna drink it" with scared face
"why? What's with the drink?Please don't make me feel confused because of you. Please explain it"
"How long have you known them?"
"i don't know, probably like 5 days ago. Why you Interrogate me?"
"please, just answer it"
"okey farhan if you want" sighhh
"so, i just want to know, what is your background in meeting them? And why you can be friends with them?"
"because they helps me from Thug grip. They helped me where people who saw me being beaten by thugs did nothing. So because of it, im be friend with them. I'm afraid they will hate me"
"YOU WRONG" Firmly speaking like that
"WHATTTT!!!!" Surprised by what farhan said
"They didn't help you because they all thug"
"what do you mean by saying that?"
"The person who helped you out was actually a delinquent who befriended the thugs who beat you up"
"whaattttttt?????" very shocked
"yeah. I was very surprised when I saw them. I didn't know it was your friend. first saw them with thugs called tokyo thugs. I actually didn't know anything but I was told by someone next to me. I met them in the road in the morning time when I jog"
"yeah. There is that person next to me was someone who explained that they were the gang. They trick them into believing the person when that is their plan. Even though at that time I didn't understand at all but now I really understand what that person said"
"what's that plan?" Feeling afraid
"i don't know, but probably Give drugs to your drink earlier. They want you to get addicted to drugs and yeah, You will become their slave"
"whhatt? How can you know that?"
"yeah because it's just like simple trick that everyone know. But, I'm glad you're okay. Have you ever been offered a drink or something before?"
"yeah i have, but i havent accept that because That time I brought my own drink so I refused to drink it"
"but thank you very much, Farhan. I'm helped. If you'd not come with me, what would have happened to me" Afif Continued
Afif cried and hugged Farhan. He thanked him many times for saving him from the clutches of those thugs. He was crying loudly.
After that, they back to the hotel where Farhan was staying.
Farhan looked at the clock on his tamagachi and it was already 4 pm.
Before they in, it turned out that Afif's father and Farhan's mother had come from afar on foot.
"hey Afif, us will watch hanabi together. So let's go home" Fatah called
"yes papa"
They then went home and were going to come here to pick up Farhan and Zahra to the Sumidagawa River to see Hanabi together.
Then farhan and his mother prepared. In fact, his mother had bought herself and her son a yukata.
Yukata (浴衣, bathrobe) is a type of kimono made of thin, unlined cotton. Made from breathable fabric, yukata are worn to keep the body cool in the afternoon or after a hot bath at night. According to the order of level of formality, yukata are non-formal kimonos that are worn by men and women on casual occasions in the summer, for example when viewing hanabi ( fireworks ) , matsuri (ennichi), or dancing at obon celebrations. Yukata can be worn by anyone regardless of status, married or unmarried women.
It was already 6.30 pm, they were getting ready to watch the hanabi they had been waiting for. They were wearing yukata clothes that matched very well. Zahra who is wearing a yukata is like seeing an angel descending from the sky while Farhan who is wearing a yukata is like seeing a prince in the old Japanese era. It's so fantastic.
They then waited for Fatah and Afif. A few minutes later they came. They also wear yukata. Afif is very cute when wearing a yukata and Fatah is very handsome when wearing a yukata. They then headed to the Sumidagawa River on foot. Actually they could have used a car, but at this time there was very bad traffic so in anticipation of not being late, they walked. The distance from the hotel is also quite close.
After 30 minutes walking, They got there. There are so many young men who are with their partners there. There are also those who are alone, There are also those who spread cloth and food like they are camping and many more. Farhan who saw it really felt like a dream.
He was running around in a crowd of people because he thought it was so much fun. Seeing Farhan doing something that was quite interesting for him, Afif also ran along. Zahra and Fatah, who saw it, smiled happily because their children could release their happiness.
Fatah and Zahra also spread out a cloth to sit on and put food there as a snack later. They both brought Farhan and Afif's favorite cake that they both bought earlier. It was a surprise for them because they had things they wanted to say...
Afif who was running suddenly looked to the side and he saw Rossi, his schoolmate, looking up at the sky. He then went there to meet with Rossi, but Farhan called Afif and Rossi immediately looked at Farhan.
They then gathered at the meeting point. Farhan was surprised to see Rossi because they had not seen each other for a long time. They then sat in Rossi's place, but the others came, like Dziky and Rina. They were surprised to meet again in this big city of Tokyo. However, Farhan still seems to be waiting for someone and Rossi realizes it so she asking for it.
"farhan, who are you looking for?" Rossi asking
" You are aware too. You really care, Rossi. I'm actually looking for salma because when I wanted to come here I said that later in landline that we can meet when Hanabi starts, but im not find her"
"(blush) noo, im not. Ohh salma. I just met her. She's over there on the corner. Actually I was there to take her here, but she was waiting for someone. Or maybe she's waiting for you. Hurry up while she's there"
"okey rossi. Thank you very muchh...."While running away from them
Farhan then looked for his whereabouts and what a surprise she was in the place next to his mother and was chatting too. Farhan then called her loudly. Because Salma heard it, Salma immediately rushed and asked permission from his parent. So they meet.
"heyy farhan. What's up. what I said on the phone that I will find me,right. Ha ha. So what will we do"
"i know you win this time, ehh. Btw earlier I met Rossi, Dziky and Rina there. Let's go there. We watched hanabi with them"
"okeeyy farhan let's goooo"
Farhan and salma then ran there. When they were running suddenly the fireworks had been lit and ddduaaarrr.... The fireworks are very beautiful. They watched as they ran. After 3 times the fireworks were lit, farhan and salma arrived there too. Afif, Salma, Farhan, Dziky, Rina and Rossi enjoyed the magnificent view of the fireworks.
There the fireworks really make everyone who sees it amazed. The light that illuminates the Sumidagawa river really makes the heart calm. Not only that, the shape of the fireworks burning in the sky is also different, such as the shape of flowers, dragons, windmills and many more. Really amazing to lool at it.
30 minutes passed and now the time is 8pm. The fireworks had stopped filling the sky. Tonight on the sumidagawa river, about 2500 fireworks have been lit. Later at 9pm it will be turned on again. Rina, Rossi, Dziky and Salma are going home because their families want to go home. They then hugged each other and said they would meet again on Urayama hill, where they usually met.
Because everyone had gone home, farhan and afif back to their parents' place. When they got there, they were given a surprise of their favorite food, namely Martabak manis and Churros. Farhan really likes martabak manis, especially with chocolate topping and messes on it. Meanwhile, Afif really likes churro. It tastes savory and sweet especially dipped in chocolate.
¹Martabak Manis or Terang Bulan is a type of pancake in the form of a sweet-tasting flour dough that is baked, topped with, and folded. martabak Manis originally named Hok Lo Pan was originally a food that gained its popularity in the city of Bandung where it was first introduced in 1950 by an immigrant named Hioe Kiew Sem from the Jebus area, Bangka Island, Indonesia.
²Churro are Spanish donuts. The taste is indeed similar to donuts, the technique for making them is the same as donuts, namely by frying them. It's just that, the shape of Churros is more unique. Not round and hollow in the middle, but long like a stick. Churro is a snack based pastry fried dough, usually choux. Churro is a traditional dish in Spain and Portugal, where the dish originates from the Philippines and Ibero-America.
They then thanked and ate the food. During enjoying their favorite food, Farhan's mother said that they were now working together in a company led by Fatah, his father Afif and Zahra were his secretaries.
Afif and farhan accept it. By the time they accept, it turns out that hanabi has restarted. Farhan and Afif enjoyed the view of the fireworks by eating their favorite food. Zahra brought a lots of martabak manis and Fatah brought a lots of churros. Farhan then tried churros, the same way Afif tried martabak manis. It turns out that they like it because it is equally sweet. They saw the beauty of the sky filled with fireworks by eating martabak manis and churro, that's so incredeble, right.
After that they going home, Because farhan and afif were too sleepy, they were carried and fell asleep while they were carried on their backs. Zahra arranged the luggage and gave the remaining bread to people sleeping on the streets because she think they will need that. Then they walked and went home. After arriving, Zahra told Fatah to left Afif in Hotel. She was afraid that he would wake up on the street because his house was a bit far from the hotel. Agree with the idea, Afif was left behind and placed next to Farhan. They sleep together. Fatah then asked Zahra to look after his son and let him to go home. Before going home, they carried them to their room first, then Fatah came home. After Fatah came home, Zahra was getting ready to sleep.