According to James' words, four friends started a project to form a club. Proposals are prepared with great care and maturity, ranging from the name of the club to the goal that can convince the school. The task of making the proposal was Carol's responsibility, although other friends contributed some ideas. Or they keep exchanging ideas because somehow all want their proposals to be approved. But on the first try, they received a rejection from the school. They are in critical condition. "Anth, we can't waste any more time. If we continue to delay, our plans will not be realized." Said James. "Let me use my way, then it will be done faster―” “Not James!” Push Anthony firmly. “I want us to achieve our goals purely on our own merits. Don't ever do that, I don't agree." He wanted this to be their first achievement in junior high, with no back roads and purely the result of their efforts together. "He right, I'll try to put it together again. This time I'll make it better than ever."
Somewhere in the corner of the school. After the lesson Anthony was alone in his favorite place, grassy hill, which is not far from the school building. The school area looked deserted with only a few students there. There wasn't anything special he was doing, just spending time in long solitude. When got there, Anthony forgot the time. One of the reasons is because the area is quiet and supplies cool air from the shady trees around. Someone came to join Anthony. Without caring about the others, his steady steps walked straight towards Anthony who was lying lazily in the shade under the shadow of a shady tree. The newly joined young man deliberately harassed Anthony, making his nap time disturbed. ”Who― " an almost enraged Anthony was ready to lash out at the offender who had dared to disturb his nap. But the perpetrator even showed off his neat teeth with a horse smile. Anthony's anger instantly disappeared when saw a familiar face and was too lazy to serve this one person. Not g
The test is coming. When Elyn's transfer day had not happened for long, it was even worse that she moved closer to the end of the semester. There wasn't much time to catch up on old-school subject matter. It's all been like this, she can't always blame the situation. Elyn did not expect grandiosity, she just wanted to get a little better than the passing grade point. “Good luck!” Support Vivian to Elyn who looks nervous in her chair. “You, too.” Elyn tried to calm down with breathing exercises. Collecting air in the chest cavity and lungs and then exhaling slowly, this method helps improve focus, reduce nervousness and gets more oxygen to the brain. The exam bell started ringing very loudly today in Elyn's ears, it could be just her feelings. Today's exam schedule is filled with three subjects, each of them lasting 90 minutes. During the exam, students are not allowed to leave their seats, if that happens, they are considered to have completed the exam. When the running time was
If anything happens to Anthony, William is the first person who Sihan always contacts as soon as possible. Like a field reporter who delivers exclusive coverage from the forefront. Then William quickly searched for Anthony's whereabouts and rushed there acting like a disaster rescue team. Elyn was in a private room, before Anthony had done it first. He waited for the decision of the teachers and supervisors who were present there to handle the case. After the information from each student has been given and collected until the case is clear, the teacher will negotiate to determine the appropriate punishment. William's presence there was like the role of Anthony's personal lawyer who was specially hired with a lifetime contract. “Can I talk to Anthony for a minute?" ask William. Mr. Ryan as homeroom teacher where the case occurred only gave a gesture of approval with facial expressions. Then they were left alone, Anthony sat in a chair in pain and William remained standing becaus
Just as Anthony predicted, William took him to the student council room. Then there was James and Sihan who were ready to demand information from Anthony. “I'm not the one asking them here." William's self-defense answered the glare in Anthony's eyes. In SOPA rumors circulate very quickly due to its small scope. As was the case with the news of Elyn's transfer at that time. “But good thing, since you guys are already here I don't have to call.” William spoke to Sihan and James. “How did it go?" James is worried. Exam cheating is a serious violation of school rules. In any hemisphere no school can accept this offense. “Why be silent, quickly say something!" Sue James can't wait for his two friends who just came. He waited anxiously and felt like the time passed more slowly than usual. At least one of Anthony or William's adoptive biographers explained the latest situation. Because Anthony remained silent, William finally spoke. “Suspend for 3 days.” “Oohh, thank God..." Sai
Admitting all that he had done behind his friends' backs was not part of Anthony's plan. Is there a way for him to quibble and get out of his current situation? Anthony still cannot speak frankly about his goals and plans. It couldn't be the right timing yet, before he reliably knew who the friends-who were the opponents on his side. “I have long heard of the practice of cheating during exams at our school. That's why I made a plan long before this and prepared a way out. Ah, I mean strong arguments and alibis so I don't get dragged down or become a scapegoat.” “Made plans long before this? Since when?” Sihan who is almost always with Anthony is completely unaware. “Does that include deliberately making your grades fall all this time? To make your own alibi?" William thinks Anthony has gone crazy, playing around with school credits. “Well, maybe you think I'm crazy.” admit Anthony. “But their group is not an easy opponent. They are professional, organized, because this has been go
Carol came to the student council room because she was worried about Anthony's condition, but she could not open the door because of the conversation inside. Whenever Alan's name came up in conversation, she couldn't help but Dodge. Until now everything related to Alan was heavy and painful for her, especially when she felt it in the heart. Carol stood silently in front of the tightly closed door, before walking away as the conversation inside intensified towards Alan. No matter where she was, Carol couldn't help but remember Alan existant. Because in every corner of SOPA there are shared memories with him. Wherever Carol went, Alan's shadow by her side was like a curse from the past. “Are you mixed? Your hair is blonde but when you look closely your eyes are pitch black, just like mine." Alan in the middle of the class hour was talking about things outside the discussion material, making Carol feel uncomfortable being commented on like that. Alan and Carol have one group practice
When the class meeting starts, it means that the exam week is over. Unfortunately not so for Anthony and Elyn. They still have to complete exams in two subjects that were delayed due to yesterday's incident. More than a test, what tested Elyn's patience was the fact she had to work it out with Anthony, at the same time in the same room just the two of them under CCTV surveillance. Why suddenly CCTV and not the supervising teacher, Elyn-self questioned in heart. “Remember well, you are kept under surveillance and everything is recorded." reminder Mr. Ryan. “Good luck with your exams.” Then he left Anthony and Elyn. The time limit given is the same as before for 90 minutes. Just half the time running Anthony had put down his stationery and turned over the answer sheet. Once he was done, Anthony had to wait until the exam time ran out before he could leave the room. “Is he finished already? So soon? Did he just answer randomly?” Elyn's concentration shouldn't be disturbed by that,