
...COMPETITOR...
A bright morning. The wind blows slowly. Accompanying the wheel of life created by God. Every creation must be prepared for all trials. To make him learn about the meaning of life that is sometimes forgotten.
In front of the AA school gate. Irene was driving Long An to school.
“Wah, little mama looks handsome. Today is your first day of school. Be excited.” Irene said giving spirit to Long An.
“Mama also got a job, right? Let's be equally excited mama.” Long An said cheerfully. Irene smiled at her very excited child.
Before entering school. Long An kissed his mother's hand. Irene smiled and waved. He was happy, at least his decision to return to his country made Long An look happy.
That morning at school was bustling with students. Some were warming up and running towards the field. But there are also those who still joke with friends. Long An looked radiant. He feels very happy.
“This is what it's like to be in your own country?” He muttered to himself.
Long An saw a magnificent school of athletes with so many talented children in the field of sports. Then, he looked up. Looking at the beautiful light blue sky. The white clouds look like swathes of cotton floating around.
“Papa, if I were here. Maybe I'll get to meet you. At least now, we see the same sky. Incline on the same ground.” Long An muttered alone while smiling.
Without Long An noticing a pair of twin girls who were his age. Look up to see the sky. They flank Long An on the left and right sides. Both the little girl's hair looked equally braided.
“What's with the sky?” Ask one of the first girls.
“Maybe the sky will collapse.” The second daughter.
“If the sky collapses. Why is this boy smiling looking at her?” Ask one of the first girls.
“Maybe this kid is crazy.” Answer the second daughter.
A second later, there were laughter from the two girls. While Long An who knew he was flanked by two girls even followed laughing.
“Basic crazy boy.” Two girls said at the same time.
“Hey, who's crazy? We three laughed together. Means we're all crazy haha.” Long An said with a laugh.
The two girls were instantly manyuned. The sight did not escape from Mrs Meri. He immediately came and approached the three children.
“Hey, you bad boy. Don't disturb new children.” Said Madam Meri.
The two girls just stick out their tongues.
“Yeah, you bad boy. Mama didn't teach you to be disrespectful so.” Tegur Mistress Meri.
The two girls just laughed.
“Bye my fat mom haha.” Then the two ran inside.
“Hei!!! Holy jeez!! You bad boy. Just make me ashamed.” Mrs Meri looks grumbling.
Then Madam Meri greeted Long An.
“Halo, good morning nak.” Greetings from Mrs Meri.
Long An smiled back and shook Mistress Meri's hand. Kissing her as a sign of respect. Madam Meri looks happy smiling. Finally in this school, there are children who understand grammar.
“You are a different child. Forgive the twins attitude. They just like to joke.” Madam Meri said with a smile. Shows her row of teeth wearing stirrup.
“Ah... so they are twins?” Long An asked cheerfully.
Madam Meri smiled and nodded.
“They're both my twins. But not identical twins. The first child was named Meichan. His sister, who was born just a few minutes apart, was named Chanmei. How to distinguish them only at his height. Meichan one cent higher than Chanmei.” Answer Mrs Meri.
“I'll be good friends with the twins.” Long An said with a warm smile.
“Good... I will be very happy. If you want to be friends with the twins.”
“Now go inside.” Mrs Meri is friendly.
Long An nodded and immediately ran inside the building. However, when he started to enter the building. A boy the same age as Long An. Suddenly confronting Long An with the other hordes of children. Long An paused for a moment and smiled looking towards them.
“Eh, weren't you yesterday's kid? Your name is Alex, right? Greetings. My name is Long An.” Sapa Long An kindly while extending his hand.
True, the boy who confronted Long An was named Alex. Alex looked at Long An with a dislike look. He didn't break Long An's hand. But Long An still smiled kindly at Alex.
Long An still casually smiled at Alex.
“I don't mean to get a special place or replace you. Instead of that, let's be a team and we fight together as friends hehe.” Long An said while showing a wide smile.
“Hahahaha!!” Alex and his friends just laughed.
“Bet company with you? Don't dream. I'm not friends with anyone. But I will be the leader.” Alex again.
Long An frowned. Mark doesn't understand Alex.
“This second too. I challenge you to a match. I want to see your abilities, the Karateka Genius from the East? Let's see if that nickname is worth you.” Challenge Alex.
“But, we have to call the teacher if we want to compete.” Answer Long An.
“No need. It's just the two of us. Are you afraid there are no teachers? Or are you afraid to fight with me? Better call you a little loser from the east? Hahaha!!” Alex's ejek accompanied by the sound of laughter from Alex's other gang friends.
For Long An his nickname or title like anything does not matter. But as a karateka, he must also dare to accept the challenge.
“Good. Let's compete together with my friend fun.” Long An said while laughing widely.
But Alex did not care and looked at Long An cynically. Then the children rushed to the inner hall and changed into the clothes of Dogi or called Karategi.
Not far from there, two girls were peeping and stealing the talk of Long An and Alex. The two children are Meichan and Chanmei twins.
“Alex throwing a tantrum with new kid.” Meichan.
“Hemm this must be fun hihi.” Chanmei.
“What should we report on mama?” Meichan asked his twin sister.
“We'll just see this match. Later if we report so no exciting.” Answer Chanmei. Then the two laughed gigglingly and rushed towards the match hall.
Now Long An and Alex are preparing in the arena. Wearing a typical karate outfit called a Dogi or Karategui. Dogi are designed like kimonos or traditional Japanese clothing and are white. Long An and Alex were also wearing black obi. An obi is a belt worn by a karateka. Obi is made up of several different colors. The color indicates a level of a karateka. The basic color of obi for beginners is white, then yellow, orange, green, blue, brown and the highest is black.
Long An and Alex stood and faced each other. Long An still smiled kindly at Alex. However, Alex did not care and was impressed cynical. Both opened their legs slightly.
“Osh!” They both said simultaneously.
Then give each other respect. Not long after that the match began. Alex and Long An both put up the horses. Stare at each other sharply at his opponent. While competing, Long An looked serious. Alex's other friends cheered each other up. Not far from there the twins Meichan and Chanmei peeked while giggling.
“Osh!!” Shouts Alex.
He was impatient and instantly gave Long An a punch. However, An managed to dodge. Alex again attacked with Kisame zuki technique which is a blow to the head. The feet do not step. Long An dodged Kisame Zuki Alex's attack. Alex looks upset because his attack read. Then he strikes back with the technique of Oi Zuki Chudan, a blow to the stomach or heart. This time Long An did not dodge the attack. But fend it off with the Soto Ude Uke technique, which is a middle stalk that comes from behind the ear.
Plaque!
Alex is surprised his attack can be fended off by Long An. Long An took the opportunity while Alex was still shocked. He immediately launched a counterattack using a side leg kick (poked) called Yoko Geri Kekome technique.
Brak!!
Instantly Alex fell down because he could not avoid or fend off Long An's counterattack. Before Alex stood up, Long An immediately approached and extended his hand. I want to help Alex stand up. However, Alex was annoyed he threw Long An's hand violently. Alex looked towards his friends who were whispering staring at him. He was so angry that he felt humiliated by Long An. Suddenly a voice sounded.
“Teacher coming!!”
“Fat Teacher is coming!”
Shouting voices at each other. Alex stared in annoyance at Long An and hurried away. Followed by other friends. Long An was silent looking at Alex's departure. Not long after, there was a sound of applause from two people who were none other than the twins.
“Wah, hebaat. You can beat the conceited Alex easily.” Meichan.
“That's cool, you hebaat.” Typhoon Chanmei.
Long An looked towards the twins.
“I'm not that great. I just want to be friends.” Long An said sadly.
He really doesn't want to have enemies. Just want to have friends, because Long An likes to be friends.
The twins looked at each other. Then they smiled at Long An.
“Let's make friends together, crazy kid.” The twins said simultaneously.
Long An who was feeling sad immediately sparkled his face. Knowing the twins want to be friends with him. Eventually the three of them became friends.