"HELLO, sweet children, good afternoon, Happy to meet again on the teenagers' favorite show: 'You Ask, We Refuse' from all of your favorite radio, Radio Ga Ga. Hooray..,"
The cheerful voice accompanied by the opening music played sweetly from the radio of a boy who had just woken up from his nap. The boy was now busy rubbing his eyes.
"And I'm sure, surely all of you have just woken up from your nap and found yourself amazed by my melodious voice. Different from the others,
"Yeah, to be honest, I'm a new announcer here. I just got accepted this morning, after beating rivals consisting of retired medicine men and traveling gas fitters who were fighting to get on the list..."
The boy who had just woken up was half a goosebump when he heard the arrogant chatter of the new announcer on his radio. But instead of staring, he preferred to eavesdrop on his battered radio.
"Let me know, my name is Vanya. I was registered as the 23rd member. In the tail code, the number 23 is indeed the symbol of a monkey, but I swear to death I'm the coolest here. The other announcers are all old. I can't be cool anymore.
"Eng..., my name is Vanya. People in the same house call me that, including PapiMami and neighbors on the left and right who happen to know me. I'm famous, only Aunt Inah often calls me 'Neng Ol'. Especially if Aunt Inah forces me to do it. had breakfast before going to school, while I was already getting ready to run out. So Bik Inah lightly continued to scream, 'Neng Ol..., Neng Ol...' Her voice crackled like cayenne pepper firecrackers, and it was clear that my name didn't sound right. It's a bit annoying too, but after a while I understand, because that's what he meant well.
"As for family data, just so you know, according to the census, I'm the youngest and oldest child. I mean just one child. That's why PapiMami loves me that much. If I ask for money, for example, I'm never rejected. I keep getting rejected, unless it's really important. Think about it, what does it mean to be loved if you rarely ask for money and are given it?
"I used to think that PapiMami was a stingy person. But after being told the reason, eh,..., I didn't know it was really stingy. PapiMami's reason is, in a time of recession like this, I can't be too wasteful. Don't get carried away by consumerist teenagers.
Hold on a little. Just buy what you need. For example, ear buds, so that if Dad calls me, he doesn't have to shout five times first.
"But I'm still suspicious, that's why I still think PapiMami is hurtful. Because what does a recession have to do with giving their children snacks? Parents should have a principle, let the recession pass, but their children's snacks continue.
"My characteristics, apart from being very cute, are that I have hair in two braids, a sharp nose and beautiful eyes. My hobby is roller skating,
"It's nice, when I'm walking around on roller skates, I like to hold on to the rickshaws that are moving. I don't get tired. I've been roller skating since I was little. Since I was a toddler. Even so, I still don't feel special, I'm just used to it, except when While sleeping, my dreams like to wander. Full color "
The guy who was busy listening to Vanya's chatter became even more irritated. This new kid is really arrogant, he said.
" Before I chat again, I want to ask a little question. Do I need to continue this story?
Looks like I've heard enough of it. Especially the guy who just woke up... I saw his lips just part. Even though it's not that cool. "Then let's just play a sweet song before we meet a sweet girl, Vanya.. Hurray."
Angrily half to death, the guy whose name turned out to be Somad (I bet his father must be a ketupat maker) turned off the radio. Then it was fun to open the magazine.
Purapura concentrates on his reading. But half an hour later, he started to get bored. Silently in his heart, he missed hearing the voice of the new announcer. I miss his chatter which is as delicious as his stomach. So, embarrassed, he turned the radio button, and...
"Good to see you again Vanya Well, there's no need to be embarrassed. If indeed
If you like it, just keep the radio on "
Somad was surprised. Well, how did he know, huh? Somad blushed.
"...and the following song was sent by a girl who sells herbal medicine named Icih, Icih gave this song to Somad who was blushing in bed, with the words, 'Mad..., Mad..., if it's finished Just wake up and take a shower, don't pull the blanket again. It'll be a little cuter'..."
This time Somad really got angry. He immediately grabbed the radio with his flip-flops. Fucking radio! he cursed, and at almost the same time, in the radio studio, Vanya was getting ready to end her broadcast. For the first time that's enough and thank you.
With his heart still cheerful, he immediately looked for his roller skates, and said goodbye to going home.
"Don't forget Thursday, OK, Ol?" said Mbak Vera, head of broadcasting.
Vanya nodded.
Yes, the sixteen year old girl is really feeling very happy today. The reason is that starting today he has accepted a part-time job as a radio announcer. In fact, this morning, when he registered, he was just being reckless. Wear jeans and roller skates. And he was in shock when he entered the waiting room. There, neat young men in ties sat nicely in rows of chairs. Meanwhile, each of them carried a folder containing life history files.
Vanya really doesn't know if she has to look that cute if she wants to apply for a job. He thought he wanted to be directly interviewed, asked how much he was paid, what his hobbies were, what star he was. But it was ridiculous, he just decided to sit on that bench
still empty. With his head shaking, so that his hair swayed to and fro, he enjoyed the song playing in the waiting room. And after research, it turned out that he was the only one who was female.
"Wait for your brother, okay, Sis?" a handsome guy rebuked.
Vanya turned around, "Why are you accusing me?"
"Well, I'm asking."
"Oo... Eng..., nganu bro, I want to apply to be a broadcaster. Not bad, right, the money can be used to buy new roller skates. What are you doing here? Want to ask for donations, huh?" Vanya said casually while looking at the folder that was being held in her arms affectionately.
The guy who claims his name is Tobat (this must be the father of a medicine man!) is just being mean. He said he also wanted to register. He is a former radio announcer. It is said that he usually reads reports on the prices of vegetables such as flat cabbage, flat tomatoes, etc.
In order to see rivals who are not in her class, of course Vanya is half pessimistic that she will be accepted. Wong, I think he really doesn't have any work experience at all. At most, in the afternoon he usually chats with his neighbors.
But who knows what fate people will have? Vanya finally accepted it. Coincidentally, what we were looking for was a female announcer. So even though when she was interviewed her appearance was really bad, Vanya was accepted. And this radio is also a youth radio, with a youth style, so Vanya's truly youthful appearance attracts Mbak Vera's interest.
And of course there are people who like to be jealous of other people's success. Like a senior male announcer named Ucup, who has a fantastic beard like an old bandot. He said he wanted to play a prank on Vanya, "As a new person, this sassy child has to be tempered. So he doesn't do whatever he wants. So he can respect those of us who are seniors," said Ucup in front of his friends. .
Vanya was called in.
"What are your hobbies?" Ucup asked less friendly.
"Oh... there's a lot. Playing roller skates, picking at your ears, playing meatballs, grinding, whistling, biting your nails..."
"Stop! Stop! Don't play around, okay? Just mention the important things!" Ucup snapped.
"Well, I'm not playing around. Seriously."
"Can you sing?"
"Oh, you can! You can!" Vanya answered enthusiastically.
"Good. Now, we seniors want to hear your voice. Try singing a song
One by one, I Love Mother, the letters were finally replaced by '0'. Don't make a mistake, because it could be serious. Come on, let's start!!!" Before the sound of Ucup's death could be heard, Vanya immediately stood up quickly and united I Love Iburia. Her voice was shrill, just like a grandmother clamping a door. Her fairly skinny body was swayed from side to side. Her head was also shaken without hesitation. so the two ponytails hang together. Wow, that's a really cool style!
"Satosato ako dear Ibooo..." Vanya's voice boomed and filled the room. His body continued to convulse like a worm. Finally the seniors laughed, and Ucup couldn't hold it in either, Doi admitted defeat. Vanya is invited to stop her crazy actions.
"Yeah... why only for a moment? I'm not satisfied yet. More, okay?" Vanya protested.
"Enough! Don't mess around. Is Mao accepted as an announcer here?" Ucup exclaimed fiercely.
Vanya was forced to remain silent.
But he still felt happy.
***
Actually, becoming a radio announcer was not Vanya's dream. He just wanted to find additional funds to buy new roller skates. The one he always saw in the sports shop near the supermarket. The price is expensive, because it's a new model of shoe. And Vanya felt the need to replace her battered roller skates
it looks like a garbage truck. But the papimami is really sad, even though she's already whining, she still doesn't buy it.
"Just use the old one. It's still good. Learn to be a little loyal to your old friends. When you have a new model, do you want to throw away the old model?" his mother commented. His father just nodded. Uh, when it comes to pain, those two creatures are really compact.
"It's not that I'm being unfaithful. But the old rollerblades are in a very, very worrying condition. It's time to retire, Mi. The wheels don't run smoothly anymore. They drag. They often get stuck in traffic jams. It's dangerous, isn't it, Mi."
"Just oil it. Go take the money to buy oil. Two hundred silver is enough, right?" said his mother calmly as he continued darning Papi's shirt.
Vanya cursed. Huh, what a pain in the ass.
So the way out is, he has to look for additional funds. The problem is that he doesn't have enough savings.
***
And that afternoon, Vanya looked proudly into the glass display case of the sports shop. Look at the dashing roller skates that are beautifully displayed inside. His smile bloomed.
"Soon you will be mine, sweetie," Vanya whispered happily. Yes, because Vanya has been working as a radio announcer for almost a month now. This afternoon, he wants to go to the studio
to collect his honor. After that, Vanya will rush back here again to buy cute roller skates.
"Wait, sweetie. I won't be long. Then we can play together forever," said Vanya. And he immediately roller skated to the studio. Her jeans bag swayed in the wind. Vanya's chest was tight with happiness.
How could it not be, for more than a month now he has been harboring a longing to have those roller skates. And now the time comes...
"Oh, Vanya, you can't take your honorarium this afternoon. Why not this morning? The cash has already closed. Or tomorrow morning, I'll prepare it." Mbak Vera's words made Vanya stunned. Yep, failed again.
"But I have school tomorrow morning, Sis."
"It's okay. I'll prepare it in the morning, and you can take it to me in the afternoon."
Vanya was forced to nod.
On her return home, Vanya once again passed by the sports shop. He took the time to go inside. "Sir..., those are the roller skates on display at the front, please keep them, okay?
Tomorrow I want to buy it. That's okay, right?"
"Okay, okay,"
After that, Vanya went home feeling somewhat calm.
***
"My Vanya, Mami has a big surprise for you." Her mother's affectionate words welcomed Vanya home.
"Oh yes?" Vanya replied indifferently. The problem is that Vanya is used to facing her mother. For her mother, just being able to buy new flip-flops for Vanya was considered a big surprise. Even though Vanya didn't feel there was any surprise at all.
"Come here, my child. Look, what Mami brought you," said his mother happily.
Vanya was forced to come over.
"Look, Ol. What is this?"
Vanya stared blankly at a new pair of roller skates displayed nicely on the small table.
"This is for you, Vanya."
Her mother handed over a new pair of roller skates to Vanya. Yes, a new pair of skates. But not the new model. Not the one Vanya saw in the glass window. No.
"You're happy to accept it, aren't you?" his father also chimed in.
Vanya scratched her hair.
"Oh, Pi, Mi. Actually, you don't need to bother buying Vanya new roller skates. The thing is, Vanya already has the money to buy new ones. The ones that aren't old fashioned like this. These are the cheap ones, right?" said Vanya while examining the new shoes.
"Vanya!! Who taught you not to respect other people's gifts? And you can't put up with respectable parents like us, right?" Her mother's shouting made Vanya sour.
"But, Mi, Vanya is already saving and tired to buy the shoes that Vanya wants. It's Mami's fault, why didn't she say she wanted to buy roller skates," defended Vanya.
"Mommy wants to make roller skates. Basically, you have to be able to appreciate what people give you. Don't you dare try to buy roller skates again, okay, before the ones you bought are broken!" his mother broke up.
Vanya is half dead. He immediately ran to his room. There he sulked. Keki, annoyed, angry, combined into one. He's sulking. Hunger strike, strike at Papi's feet, strike out of the room and don't want to broadcast on the radio any more. What for?
***
That afternoon Somad woke up from his afternoon sleep. Rubbed his eyes for a moment, then looked at his alarm clock. Damn, it's already past four o'clock. He hurriedly turned on the radio. I want to hear the new kid broadcast again. Missing hearing
chatter. But, of course Somad was disappointed. Because Vanya's voice is no longer there...
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