CHAPTER 6: WEEKEND'S OFF
In weekend a week after the friendly match against UKM, coach Luqman gives all player a rest day. But still it didn't stop them to play at the early morning. That Saturday morning, their friends from UKM will come too and join them play. That day, they make a regu by mixing up everybody. They played from 8am to 10 am.
"Thanks for inviting us to play here, guys", said Mat Din during cooling down session.
"No problem. Besides, it's good to play with more people than just 9 of us", said Zarep.
"Seriously, there's no other students that interested to play sepak takraw here? That is so sad", said Kamil.
"Yes. Some people still saw sepak takraw as traditional games that will not go far", said Hariz.
"But never mind. 9 of you brought it back to life here after all. I believe it can get better here", said Aslam.
"Hope so", said FH. Then, all of them dismissed.
Later, Hariz is hanging out with Diana at IOI City Mall Putrajaya.
"Thanks for accompany me today, Hariz. Really appreciate it", said Diana.
"Well, no problem. Besides, it's what we always did after all", said Hariz.
"By the way, can I ask you something?" asked Diana.
"Sure", said Hariz.
"What's the deal between you and the mixed Malaysian-Japanese girl name Erina Nakiri?" asked Diana.
"Well, we're started to be a good friend. Why?" asked Hariz in returned.
"Don't you had such a feeling to her?" asked Diana.
"Well, yes. I had crush on her since the first time I saw her", said Hariz.
"Tell me more about it", said Diana.
"Well, I never thought she will come to me and ask me to teach her play sepak takraw. But, I have to admit that I'm so happy that she talked to me", said Hariz.
"Did you ever spend time together alone?" asked Diana.
"No. I'm not dare enough to do so", said Hariz.
"I think you should. She's a nice girl too", said Diana.
"Well, I will think a way to do that", said Hariz.
"Make it fast, cousin", said Diana.
"I'll try my best", said Hariz. Then, after get everything they need, Hariz and Diana left the mall.
That night;
Hariz is watching movie with his roommate when he gets a video call from someone he never expected. He then went to his bed with his phone before answer it.
Hariz: Annyonghaseyo, nuna.
Gyuri: Annyong, nam-dong-saeng. How are you doing?
Hariz: I'm good. What about you, nuna?
Gyuri: I'm fine. So, I heard from Hyo-ri that you're crazy about sepak takraw.
Hariz: Well, I won't break up twice during my secondary school time if I'm not though.
Gyuri: No wonder. You're crazy. So, do you had someone you like right now?
Hariz: Yes but she's fierce. I don't know how to start.
Gyuri: I see. Don't worry. I'm sure you'll find a way.
Hariz: Hope so. By the way, where were you right now?
Gyuri: I'm in Tokyo. Why?
Hariz: When will you come to Malaysia and visits me?
Gyuri: Maybe one day. Sorry, I can't promise you.
Hariz: It's okay. I'm totally got it.
Gyuri: By the way, I need to go now. I'll call you again next time.
Hariz: Okay. Saranghae, nuna.
Gyuri: Saranghaeyo, nam-dong-saeng.
Then, they hung up.
On the next day;
Hariz trained Erina at the court alone. All of their friends are going out early since it's Sunday.
"You're improve alot, Erina. I'm proud of you", said Hariz while whipping a fake tears during their cooling down session. Erina chuckled.
"Stop the drama, boy. By the way, do you have any plan for today?" asked Erina.
"Not yet. Why?" asked Hariz.
"Well, will you mind accompany me to the mall later on. I want to buy something", said Erina.
"Is it a date?" asked Hariz before chuckled. Erina blushed a bit.
"No, fool. I just bored going there alone", said Erina.
"Well, since it's not a date, I expecting you to pay for my lunch then", said Hariz.
"Okay. Just have anything you want. It's on me", said Erina.
"Great. So, what time will you want to go?" asked Hariz.
"Is 11am good?" asked Erina in returned.
"Okay, sure", said Hariz. Then, both of them returned to their room.
A few hours later at Alamanda Plaza, Putrajaya;
Hariz and Erina are having lunch in a restaurant inside the mall.
"So, Hariz. Tell me how can you getting involve in sepak takraw", said Erina.
"Well, I started when I was 10. It is actually because of peer pressure though. Since then, I've decided to be a killer. So, I started my own training. When my parents saw this, they paid a former Malaysian killer at 2006 Asian Games, Azlan Mubin to train me. That's where I started to master the role spike. I trained with him almost everyday. When I was 11 years old, I started to represent my school. I helped my school to be the champion in zonal and Penang state U12 regu tournament. At the same year, I ended up to be the national runner-up. But the next year, my friends and I managed to win the national U12 tournament despite my parents just getting divorced", said Hariz.
"Wow, what a path for you. So, did you ever regret didn't follow either of your parent to move away?" asked Erina.
"No. I know they're disappointed with me since they seldomly contact me since then but everything goes well with me right now", said Hariz.
"Did you ever miss your parent?" asked Erina.
"Of course I do but it seems they're happy with their current life so, I just let it be", said Hariz.
"Did you ever contact any of them?" asked Erina.
"Well, I did meet my mother sometimes when she returned here to Malaysia but not my father. But I believe I will meet him sooner or later since I managed to contact by half sister in Seoul", said Hariz.
"Oh, yes. You're so happy when you told me about that. You even already met your paternal cousin after all", said Erina.
"Now, I just need time and budget to go there", said Hariz.
"Is this mid semester good?" asked Erina.
"I was thinking the same too but I don't know if I can be satisfied just a week there", said Hariz.
"I see. But right now, you're better focus for the tournament in UM. You and the rest already train hard after all. I'm sure you didn't want it to go waste", said Erina.
"Of course. Thanks for the reminder, Miss Manager", said Hariz. Erina just chuckled. Then, after finished their lunch, they continued their shopping session. After bought everything they need, they went back home.
Later that night, Hariz is doing his assignment with Isa and Danny.
"So, Libas. I saw you with Erina just now. Are you both already dating or something?" asked Danny.
"No, mate. She just asked me to accompany her do some shopping", said Hariz.
"Really?" asked Isa.
"Yes, of course", said Hariz.
"Well, you're in a right track to date her, my friend", said Danny.
"Yeah, right. Whatever", said Hariz. Isa and Danny just smirked.
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