AFTER several days of not appearing in the studio, today Vanya is in the glass box again. Broadcast. Her name is a girl, her sulking quickly disappears. He thought, what a loss. No broadcast, pocket money doesn't increase.
Besides, Ms. Vera, the head of broadcasting, is really nice to Vanya. When he was sulking, he took the time to look.
But Ms. Vera is really good, really. Every time Vanya comes to the studio, she's immediately told to pay for the siomai... hihihi.
The one who was happy was of course Somad.
That afternoon he woke up to Vanya's shrill voice on his battered radio. Somad immediately burst out hysterically...
"Hah! Is there anything else? Hooray... it's coming up again! Oh great, it's coming up again. Wait a minute, Somad's going to take a shower."
Somad was confused. Somad handed over the towel that was wrapped around Enyak's waist. Enyak became hysterical too!
Meanwhile Somad immediately flew to the bathroom. Listening to the voice of Vanya, the broadcaster whom he adores, must cleanse oneself and soul. This is Somad's principle. Luckily, the battered radio was still playing the opening song, Gubuk Derita, which was made into a rap.
There's still time to comb through. Still have time to sprinkle sinyongnyong oil all over the body.
Somad was clearly shaking his head when he saw his only child dressed up like that. Looks like a Reog artist.
"Mad, where are you going?"
"Aye, I want to hear my favorite voice, Nyak."
"What do you like? Where do children die? Isn't it a child to pray?"
"I don't know which child it is. What's clear is that his voice is nice."
Somad quickly closed the door to his room. Makes you think about it.
"Yes, see you again with Vanya. Sorry, I haven't appeared on Radio Ga Ga for a long time. Understandably, I've been busy taking care of showbiz. I like to get involved in all the enterprise arenas.
Next month I want to perform rock music at the East Parking. But everyone who comes must wear a skirt... hihihi.
"Eh, yes, I want to immediately meet a guy who is new to Cibangcibung.
"This guy just took a shower because he had peed the bed before... hihihi. Just admit it."
Somad was shocked.
But like it.
"Honey... I didn't take a shower after wetting the bed, I deliberately listened to the sound," Somad protested in his heart.
"Eh, if you're taking a shower, there's no need to rush. Then the soap will be too dry, you know. Hey, there's a good thing about using a jointan anduk. But don't just play with it, bro...
"Hihihi.
"Hey, don't be angry.
"I told you, you know?"
Being insinuated, Somad even blushed. Pulled the tuft of hair. Let Vanya continue to send greetings.
"let's call it a night?"
Somad was curious. Why did you take so long to say hello?
"After all, it turns out the guy who just showered earlier... didn't shower with soap. Hi..., gross!"
Somad is embarrassed.
Then quickly left the room and grabbed the towel that was wrapped around his waist again. Drifting to the bathroom again to repeat the shower with soap!
***
And as a young person, Vanya is always interested in things that are fun but can be profitable. Through Mbak Vera, she and her friend, Wina, were offered to be extras in the film Waiting for Dry Clothes. The director, who was having fun going to Radio Ga Ga, to be interviewed, was attracted to the cool Vanya. Those who like to wear Rodaria shoes to the studio.
"Eh, you're the radio announcer here too, huh?" asked the director.
"Well, I just found out, right? What's going on here? Want to send me a song? It's best if you don't have to get tired of coming here, you can do it by telephone. Or do you not have a telephone? If so, just send a money order, I'll give it to you later. song."
"I'm the director. Want..."
"Director? Oh, the one who makes films, right? If that's the case, you're looking for actors there, bro."
"Yes. I want to invite you to take part in my film. Be an extra. Just pass by. The salary is quite good, Iho."
"Wow, it's also fun, playing movies. But it's embarrassing if you're alone. I can invite a friend, right?"
"Yes, as long as it's cute like that. This is a cassava card, eh, my business card. Come on..."
Vanya and Wina want to be extras for fifteen thousand silver a day. Wow... you can imagine, that much money can be used to buy various accessories.
Even though his role is light, he is a classmate of the main star, whose plan is to play Shandut, a film star who likes to twitch.
Vanya is not happy because the main star is Shandut, but she is busy. calculating how much money he would receive if he played. Not to mention, if the shooting day is delayed by rain, it means the production process will take longer. This means the work contract will be longer, which means more money will be added. Hooray....
"Yes, still with Vanya... until five o'clock.
"Radio Ga Ga, radio for young people who like style. The proof is that as an announcer, I will participate in films.
"Don't you believe it? Just wait, Ida Iasha will have a big rival. "
Somad, who was already neat that afternoon because he had showered with soap, was very happy that his favorite announcer wanted to play a film. Somad's heart prayed,
"Hopefully she can beat that dangdut singer. Are dangdut singers just dying? I'm sure Vanya has better rocking than Ida Laela. Definitely greater. Yes, I hope... Amen."
"How about we listen to the Milli Vanilli band together first...
"Eh, this song is especially for those of you who haven't showered yet. Those of you who have already showered, don't listen to it. After four o'clock you're already showering. You'll smell bad again, wait a minute. "
In unison with Milli Vanilli who was enjoying singing Blame It on the Rain, Somad jogged around his room. Pushups and jumping.
"Hey, listen to the song, you're jumping," Vanya suddenly commented.
Somad was surprised, then smiled.
Somad's heart bloomed, "Aye did this on purpose so that he would sweat again. So that he would be thought to have not showered. Aye was worried that he wouldn't be able to listen. "
***
Somad at home.
As usual, ready to jog in front of his battered radio. It was still daytime, and there was still no sound from Vanya. Somad is indeed a loyal guy. He was holding the radio full of feeling. Full of soul.
But lately he's been grumpy all the time. What a surprise too. It's quite rare for a child to have a strange attitude like this. I don't like eating, I don't like drinking, I don't like being invited to chat.
What's messy is that Somad often hangs out in public toilets. Sometimes all day. Of course it's annoying. Because in public toilets you can spend an hour, what if you spend the whole day? Isn't that a waste?
"Mad, if you have enough time, just hang out on the flyover, the view is delicious, it's free again."
Somad is indifferent.
Enyak immediately assumed that this child would definitely want to marry him. Yes A mother can feel how her child feels about wanting to get married.
"You like it, huh?"
Somad shut up.
"If you're really desperate, just empty Nyak's piggy bank. I've got it, I think, to buy crocodile bread... to propose to your lover."
Well, there's nothing wrong with that. His guess is one hundred percent correct. Somad really has a big crush on Vanya. Since he heard the shrill voice on his old radio, his love immediately flared up, like a house on fire. Somad intends to meet Vanya
Whatever happens. Don't worry, telephone rates are going up again. After all, Somad doesn't know the telephone!
***
Meanwhile Vanya and Wina started to become extras.
On the first day they were still nervous. They are still unfamiliar with how film people work, who are more work than jokes.
While Olg philosophizes in his life, joking is more fun than working. Or at least, work while having fun.
Vanya was a little uncomfortable when she was picked up in the morning. My eyes were still sleepy, and I didn't have time to take a shower, I immediately put on make-up. Filming didn't start until eleven, because the main star, Shandut, hadn't appeared yet. And the extras must be ready.
And when shooting started, Vanya was really sleepy.
So it's too late.
Especially when the director is forced to laugh while reacting. The story goes that the extras saw Shandut arriving at the school gate, then bribed the security guard to let him in.
Vanya laughed. And kept laughing until the director shouted, "Cut, cut, cut!"
Vanya didn't know that "cut" meant stop. Vanya thinks cut means cute. That's why Vanya keeps laughing.
Vanya was reprimanded by the director to pay attention to all his instructions. Well, it's my own fault. Why are you filming in Indonesia so determined to use all English terms? Why not just use Indonesian?
That's the case when the scene starts too. The director always shouts, "Camera ready? OK, hospitalize...!" Well, it's not wrong, bro, if you know, Vanya asked the director, "Mas, Mas, who is really sick, how come everyone is hospitalized?"
As a result, shooting was restarted. Vanya is not feeling well.
Moreover, several people there, from the main players, supporting players, cooks to sweepers, looked at him cynically.
Vanya became really nervous. Especially when asked for dialogue. Just wrong.
When asked to say "you're angry," Vanya said, "Just miserable." When asked to hit him, Shandut instead slapped him. "It's over," said Vanya.
But the director understood because it was Vanya's first time. And so Vanya likes it. He even missed school altogether. Vanya and Wina also often bribe the handsome Mr. Aleks. He bribed him using seduction.
The following days Vanya and Vienna were very busy. Apart from often waking up early, Vanya rarely showers. I was picked up in a hurry, really.
In the afternoon too, like that. Vanya even forgot about school. Especially in the afternoon, Vanya was often absent from broadcasts.
Ms. Vera has warned me, don't label it too much as filming. Just the same. School must continue. Also broadcast. Vanya hasn't broadcast for several days, because of filming.
"I'm sorry, Miss Ver," said Vanya when she was reminded again, "I promise I will manage my time as best as I can." .
Yes, bro, Ol, broadcast again. I feel sorry for Somad, hihihi....
"Eh, these past few days," said Mbak Vara suddenly, "there's a guy who likes to keep looking at you. His name isn't clear, and his looks, especially.
"He said it was very important, Ol. Regarding your future."
Vanya got to thinking, who, huh?
Classmates or fellow extras?
While filming, there were several male extras who had a crush on Vanya. But...
"Just remember, Ol. Maybe you still have a debt with the siomai seller,"
It's a pity, every time that person comes, he always doesn't meet Vanya, because Vanya is very busy now. School, filming, broadcasting, whining... .
In practice, Vanya becomes "stupid" and forgets about the people who keep looking for her.
***
But ten days into filming, Vanya started to feel uncomfortable being an extra. He was really annoyed to see the star's behavior starting to get irritated. Who likes to look down on figures like himself. Vanya once thought that she could be used as a star. Once, a female extra was invited to stay with one of the influential employees. Since then, extras, especially girls, have been thought to be "all like that". It was thought that everyone could be invited to stay overnight.
Vanya is also starting to dislike directors who are clearly selfish. He just wants to be angry, like he's the only one who can be angry. The same goes for the other crew, who were "grasagrusu" because shooting felt so long. They are worried that they won't get a new work contract again. So he acts overly.
So it's not wrong if Vanya thinks that the film world is just a collection of angry people: You can't be a little offended. I want to be angry.
But sometimes Vanya also understands. Film work does require extra energy. Where the crew's salary is relatively small. It doesn't match the power that has been released.
Vanya herself feels that when working on films there is no time. I don't have working hours. Sometimes we meet again in the morning. Often from morning until midnight.
Meanwhile, Vanya was just waiting for her turn to be filmed. It's eating liver.
Vanya often feels pale due to lack of sleep. And don't be surprised if the system works like that, reducing Vanya's weight by several kilos. At home, her mother was surprised to see the condition of Vanya's body.
"It's true that when you take part in filming you're never given anything to eat, Ol. How come your body is so skinny?"
Vanya, who was in a hurry to go to the location, even though it was only seven in the morning, could only answer casually.
"About the food, it's guaranteed, Ma. It's delicious again... but film people work like crazy. Even the coolies lose. Well, we're the ones who become extras in a frenzy. Why don't you get shouted at all the time."
And today Vanya was snapped again. Vanya was accused of arriving late. Even though he had already left Otga's house, he left as early as possible. He had an appointment with Vienna at Blok M. The filming happened to be in Cinere. Vienna, which has the flashy yellow CIVIC Wonder, doesn't show up. Finally, Vanya decided to go alone by mini metro. And it's not a mini metro, if it doesn't make people late.
After being hit, Vanya gathered together with the other extras. He set out to search Vienna. You know, the child hasn't really come out of his mind yet. Wow, that kid's going to get hit too. Could be more sadistic, he thought.
While it was fun to imagine what kind of scolding Vienna would receive, the astrada called all the extras to get ready to be filmed. In the scene, the extras splash into the sewer because of excitement.
As a result, when we had lunch, Vanya still had a lump in her stomach. Unung, the mud is artificial. So it doesn't smell that bad. Even so, Vanya didn't stop running to the bathroom to clean up.
After cleaning her body, Vanya grabbed some packaged rice and ate in the corner with the other extras. He ate while joking and gossiping about the main stars whose songs were rancid.
After eating, they went back to waiting for the call to shoot. Sit and lean forward. Now. That's when Vanya, Devi, Vini, and several other extras, were shocked to death. The reason is, Mukidi is an employee from the general help department who likes to deliver food and drinks, grumbling fiercely while banging spoons and glasses until they break. Mukidi was annoyed because many spoons, glasses and plates were not returned to their places. Vanya of course frowned. Because by pure coincidence, the spoon and glass were used.
Vanya was knocked out by Mukidi even though she had already apologized.
"I've been involved in the pelem for a long time, but this is the first time I've had a bad character like lolo pade. It's true that I'm part of the peu here. General Assistant. But that doesn't mean lolo pade thinks I'm a coolie. You know?"
And Vanya is really sick with digitizing. He didn't do that on purpose. And why did Mukidi dare to get angry at him? Is it because Vanya is an extra? Even though the main stars, directors and other employees make keki more often. Give orders as you please.
Vanya has never given orders.
This is the fate of extras, Vanya thought. So it's an outlet. Vanya guessed that Mukidi must also be annoyed with the main stars and directors who treated him like a servant. But because he didn't have the courage, his annoyance was transferred to another place. Vanya is the target. Of course Vanya didn't accept it. He felt his self-esteem had been insulted.
"This is the last water I drink here, in this shooting atmosphere," thought Vanya, promising to drink water during filming breaks. The stopwatch in his hand showed eleven o'clock at night. He went home with Vienna, who was late. Vanya has made a firm decision, she will not want to participate in films as an extra after this film is finished. Vanya's heart really hurt when she was shouted at like that. Just as fierce as his mother was, she never got angry like that.
As Wonder ran a hundred, Vanya still shed tears. He really gave up on getting into the world of films. I've given up and won't try again. Vanya
began to realize that the world of film was not suitable for him. Realize that money is not everything. It's true that while he was an extra with a daily salary, Alga managed to pocket a lot of money. But what's the point if your self-esteem is trampled on? It's still nice to be a broadcaster, even though the salary isn't much, my mind is more satisfied.
And can sleep soundly.
"Hey, what if you were offered to be the main star, Ol?" Win asked. suddenly after swerving the steering wheel to the left, he entered Vanya's garage.
Vanya was silent for a moment, before finally answering,
"Is there someone captive, Win?"
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