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Vanya looked at the results of her physics test in dismay. Of the ten questions given by Mr. Juhana, only four were answered correctly. The rest is a mess.
Vanya smiled wryly.
"Wow, I'm going to get hit again by my mother," grumbled Vanya. Even though yesterday I was hit hard because of the PSPB exam which ended up being blank!
Vanya was really afraid of the thought of her mother getting angry. Not to mention that Mami likes to tell stories to the neighbors. I'm embarrassed.
Sometimes Vanya is so annoyed with her mother who can't protect her child's privacy. But if you think about it, Vanya is also wrong. Recently, his test scores have dropped significantly. Like a repeat. In physics, Vanya doesn't usually get four marks like that. Usually you get three. Hihihi...
Vanya knows that the root cause of everything is because he often broadcasts at night. Recently, Vanya's broadcast schedule has been really busy. Mbak Vera trusted him to take care of several evening events. Apart from diary broadcasts, there are also T2M (Tembangtembang Malam) and NNK (NgilikNgilik Kuping) programs that Vanya has to handle.
Actually, everything is not just Ms. Vera's wish. Ms. Ver is just following what the listeners want. Vanya's hoarse, muddy voice turned out to be liked by many listeners. Many letters came to the studio praising Vanya's voice.
"His voice is plain," they said.
Somad even wrote something even more powerful, "Vanya's voice is exactly the voice of a fairy that can awaken passion for life."
There's no need to investigate whether Somad has ever heard fairy voices. What is clear is that, like Somad, all listeners who are captivated by the character of Vanya's voice are asking for Vanya's broadcast schedule to be increased. So you can listen to it often.
"If not, I don't want to listen to Radio Ga Ga anymore," they threatened.
Somad even threatened that he didn't want to pay any taxes.
Mbak Ver is clearly confused.
The only way, Mbak Ver, was to ask for Vanya's understanding to increase her broadcast share. If he can, he'll read the news...
Actually, Ms. Ver feels sorry for Vanya. He's still small, still at schoVanyahe doesn't have to work that hard. But what can you do? This is the risk if it is on the rise. Vanya's star is indeed shining brightly on Radio Ga Ga.
Vanya herself actually objected to her schedule being increased. But he also couldn't refuse the listener's wishes. Moreover, if you think about it, this is all the result of his hard work at Radio Ga Ga. His career went uphill. Breaking the dominance of Ucup, a senior broadcaster who also has many fans.
The pocket money he received increased. More than that, Vanya feels that she can be accepted by society. It could be their friends who are lonely. It would be a shame if it was just thrown away.
Finally, Vanya accepted Mbak Vera's persuasion. only as a result his school lessons were disrupted. Study time is taken up for broadcasting. Vanya really couldn't concentrate on reading books.
It's true that he only holds evening events twice a week. But for the afternoon, Vanya hosted three events. And usually the free time is used to look for broadcast material to make it interesting.
"Oi!"
Vanya was surprised when she was tapped on the shoulder.
"Why are you staringVanya?" asked Vienna.
Vanya immediately dragged Vienna to the canteen.
"I'm having a problem, Win."
***
For a long time, Mami was suspicious about Vanya's habit of often going out at night. They claim to study together, but why do their test scores fall? Even during the day, Vanya often comes home late. When I come home, I'll go straight to sleep.
He looks really tired. Additionally, children rarely ask for money. In fact, in her room, lots of new knick-knacks appeared, such as wall clocks, dolls, new cassettes, earrings, barrettes, accessories, stationery, vests and a series of clothes that Mami felt like she had never bought.
There's definitely something wrong.
Is Vanya still active as an extra? Ah, I don't think so. The film has been released, and is not successful in the market.
Mami secretly investigated. Like detective Hunter.
If you want, Mami can just ask Vanya directly. But the kid is definitely lying. I've already tried it, when Vanya came to Mami asking for initials on her bad chemistry test.
"Why are your numbers running out like thisVanya?" Mami asked while looking at Vanya's test results, "You used to be pretty good compared to your father."
"You're not lucky, Mi," answered Vanya casually without looking at Mami.
Mami glanced at Vanya over the edge of the paper. Seeing that Vanya was embarrassed.
"Lately you often go out at night. You're rarely at home during the day. Where have you been?"
Mami continues to bombard.
"I'm studying, Mi."
Vanya shuffled towards the refrigerator. Take cold water to refresh your bitter throat.
"How come studying together can your grades drop like this?"
"After all, what you learned is the same as what came out in the test, Mi "
"What else?"
"Like this, Mi. If you study physics at night, eee. The next day is a test instead
drawing lesson. When I was learning to draw, mathematics came out "
Mami frowned. "Is it true that if you want to have a test you won't be told beforehand?"
"That's it, Mi. Today's teachers are following trends. They really like making surprises. Now everything is a surprise. Five million rupiah prizes, tipi ful kolor prizes, the increase in toll road fares, ah, that's it, Mi. Vanya is going to sleep. I'm tired !"
Mami nodded. Vanya must be lying. It's obvious from his thoughts.
So that afternoon Mami preferred to ask Vanya's friends about Vanya's recent activities.
Only from Diah and Tinet did Mami get the answer she wanted.
"So Vanya works as an announcer?"
"Yes, auntie."
"What radio was that on? Ba Ba? Sa Sa? Da Da?"
"Radio Ga Ga, Auntie."
"Oh, yeah, Radio La La, I forgot."
Diah and Tinet giggled. Mami pleasure. And ask yourself.
"Eh, Auntie, don't tell Vanya later that we were the ones who gave her the information, okay?"
"SIP lah!"
***
When the second break bell rang, Wina met Vanya in the cafeteria.
"Yesterday your mother came to my houseVanya!" said Wina while ordering orange ice. The terrace is hot in the afternoon. The sound of tofu sizzling in Mrs. Canteen's frying pan.
Vanya stirred the meatballs.
But he didn't react to what Vienna said.
"Then he asked, is it true that we often study together? Is it true that the teachers at school like to make surprises? Is it true that you studied at my house? Do you remember your mother? Eh, sorry for the joke. I mostly read Gully comics, though. Hihihi. .. Vienna continued to shout, "And as we promised, of course I said the truth."
Vienna received her orange ice.
Vanya still didn't react.
"Why don't you just shut upVanya?"
"I already know," said Vanya shortly.
Vienna glanced. And sipping the orange juice.
"So?" asked Vienna while wiping her lips.
"And then? Then I got angry. It seems like my mother got the information from someone else."
"Keep going?"
"So what? Then I was told to stop being an announcer."
"So ?"
"Then? Then I refused."
"Finally."
"Finally? Now I'm the one asking. You're the one answering. If that's the reaction, I can do it too!" Vanya grumbled.
Vienna giggled.
"Basically, I can't stop being an announcer. This is a matter of principle. Besides, I'm already suited to being an announcer. This is my career, Win. There's no harm in building a career from childhood. So that when you grow up you won't be nervous."
***
"But you have to go to schoVanyaVanya!" Her mother sparked another fire of conflict as soon as Vanya came home from school.
Yesterday's dispute was still a draw. It's not yet known who won. No decision yet. Vanya is still adamant that she doesn't want to leave her job.
Meanwhile, Mami was very adamant about asking Vanya to just concentrate on school lessons.
Mom, it's not wrong. Because Mami is the one who pays for Vanya.
Vanya wasn't completely wrong either.
"Because Vanya is tired of building a career as a broadcaster. Is it time for Vanya's career to take off, are you going to just tell me to stop?"
"But you're still small. You still need to learn."
"Vanya doesn't miss school."
"Yeah, but your test scores are bad. You can't manage your time well anyway."
"Vanya can fix it."
"But Mami doesn't agree with you being an announcer. Mami can still afford to feed you."
"It's not a matter of giving food or not. But Vanya has to have skills. Vanya has to be able to be independent. There's no harm in learning to work from a young age. You can't just learn lessons at school. You can do it outside too. Vanya is also studying now. At "Japanese people are taught responsibility from childhood."
"Why, why do you wear everything to Japan?"
"Leave it alone. Don't pay for this!"
Vanya started to sulk.
Mami almost joined in too.
Aunt Inah, who was watching this incident from behind the kitchen door, screamed with joy. Wear everything balletria.
"Hi... this is exciting!" he patted.
Mami, who briefly witnessed Bik Inah's behavior, became keki. Mami swiftly took off her clogs and threw them at Aunt Inah. Right on his forehead.
Mami is now excited.
"Back to the problem. In the name of truth, starting from this moment, Mami will ban you from going to Radio Ba Ba again!"
"Ga Ga, Mami," corrected Vanya.
"Yes, Ka Ka."
"CAN NOT!" Vanya screamed.
"MUST BE ABLE TO!" Mami screamed.
***
The next day it turned out that Vanya was still broadcasting secretly of course. Even though Mami has been monitoring him very closely. School pick up. But with her lizard tricks, Vanya can trick Mami. On the day of the broadcast, Vanya slipped behind the school where the fence had been broken open. Just wait for Mami until it curls.
That same night. Even though all the windows had been padlocked, Vanya could still get out through the roof tiles. Creeping like cable thieves.
Mami, who could no longer stand Vanya's stubbornness, complained to Papi.
Papi, who heard everything Mami said, just nodded and nodded.
"Papa must ban Vanya!" suggested Mami, "Like Papi, maybe he's scared."
"Vanya is like you, Mi. Never afraid of people."
"How about we come to Radio Ta Ta tomorrow, Mima, so that Vanya is deactivated?" .
"Isn't it your fault, Mi? I don't think Papi has ever heard of Radio Ta Ta?"
"Mommy is never wrong, it's Radio Na Na, really!"
"But Mami, don't rush into going there. Just like a child. It's better if we just deal with Vanya. Let's discuss it. Our interests are the same as Vanya's. There's nothing wrong with Radio Eha Eha."
"But that child is hard to reason with!"
"Mommy might be too strict."
"What's this like, Papa? Why does it seem like he's defending Vanya?"
"Papa doesn't defend anyone."
"What is Papa's attitude towards Vanya's behavior?"
"If Vanya really has the right argument, Papi will agree with it. There's no point in being banned. Let Vanya find her own attitude. If kids are banned nowadays, they'll become nervous."
Papi lit his cigarette.
"Now where is the child?"
"He'll be here in a moment. He was lying to Mami again."
At nine o'clock in the evening Vanya just came home from Radio Ga Ga. Papi immediately called Vanya.
"Come hereVanya."
Vanya obeyed.
"You look pale. Didn't sleep well, huh?
Vanya nodded.
"Papa knows that now you are a broadcaster. Papi likes that you can work. So you can save money, Papi. You really have to have skills. But Papi doesn't agree if you take school lessons for granted."
"Vanya doesn't take Pi's school lessons for granted. After all, Vanya's broadcast schedule is busy."
"You can ask for a reduction, right?"
"That's precisely the problem. Actually, Alga knows that it's pre-semester examination season. Vanya has asked Miss Vera to reduce Vanya's broadcast quota. But that can't be done. The problem is that those who asked for Vanya's broadcast schedule to be increased are the listeners.
They like Vanya's style and voice. Frankly, Vanya couldn't refuse, Pi."
"But your school is more importantVanya."
"Vanya knows that school is more important. But this is also important. Vanya feels important here.
People need it. There are many useful things that you can't get at schoVanyaVanya gets them there. Vanya doesn't want to minimize the meaning of schoVanyabut Papi definitely knows how many school graduates end up unemployed because they don't have the skills. School only teaches people to be smart, not so they can work. Well, Vanya doesn't want that. Vanya wants both. Smart and able to work. If Vanya's school looks oversized now, it's only a matter of time. Vanya Belon can adjust between broadcasting and studying. Soon Vanya will be able to solve it. Mami and Papa don't need to worry. Vanya could just bring her school books to Radio Ga Ga."
"How about it, Mi? Vanya's reasons seem quite reasonable?" Papa glanced at Mami.
Mami looks annoyed. Still not willing.
"Basically, Mami still wants Vanya to go to school first. So she'll be smart. If she's smart, she'll graduate. Become a graduate. If she's already a graduate, she'll definitely be accepted for work."
"Why, isn't Vanya working right now?"
Mami was confused.
Dad laughed.
"But you need to think about it first, Vanyaabout Papi's suggestion that you reduce your broadcast schedule. When people like you, don't reveal it too much. Later
they will get bored quickly. And what you have will quickly run out. Then you are left behind. So, hold back a little, let yourself be curious, don't satisfy all your listeners' emotions. Let them always wait for your appearance.
"You understand, right?"
Vanya nodded happily.
"Thanks, Pi."
***
The next night, while the house was quiet, Mami slowly carried the radio into the room. Papa is asleep. Mami then turned on 106.1 FM to listen to the Diary program.
Vanya's voice is really good.
Without realizing it, Mami shed tears. Hugging Daddy tightly....
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