The story begins in the village of Sade, Lombok, which stretches beautifully with white sand and an enchanting blue sea. The sound of the waves crashing gently creates a natural, calming melody. This is where Alex, a 12-year-old boy, lives his life. With bright eyes and a big smile, Alex is a cheerful and enthusiastic child.
In this village, every day feels special. The natural beauty is so amazing that it erases all forms of worry. Alex often helps his parents take care of their small stall located right on the beach. The stall provides fresh food and drinks for tourists who come to enjoy the beauty of the beach. "Good morning, Sir! How can I help you today?" Alex greets a tourist in a friendly manner, a wide smile adorning his bright face.
While serving customers, Alex often steals glances towards the sea, watching children playing volleyball on the beach. "I wish I could play like them," he thinks as he wipes the sweat from his forehead. Every time he sees other people playing, his heart trembles with excitement. "I have to train harder," his determination grew stronger.
Despite living in limitations, Alex always tried to find happiness in his daily routine. Behind his smile and cheerfulness, he kept a strong dream of becoming a great volleyball athlete. However, he knew that his dream felt far away, especially in a village that did not have adequate sports facilities. "There is no good volleyball court here, but that won't stop me," Alex thought with determination.
At night, after the stalls closed and Alex's parents went to bed, he often spent time alone on the beach. With an old ball he found in the warehouse, he practiced kicking and hitting the ball towards the sand, imagining himself competing in a big tournament. "I can do it, I can do it," he whispered to himself, trying to pump up his spirit in the middle of the silent night.
As the stars twinkled in the sky, Alex promised himself to continue fighting to pursue his dream, despite the many obstacles that stood in his way. "Nothing can stop me, I will be the best," his determination grew stronger as he looked up at the vast sky, as if the stars were giving their blessings. With unfading enthusiasm, Alex continued his training under the moonlight, while thinking about the big dreams that he would one day realize.