LIFE (Han, Ian, Dina, Ute & Pras)
Ep. 11 Polpra Cadet (Anian & Dina Perspective)

...《Overview life info Praja》...

Gedung Nusantara or commonly called Menza, is a place where the government (from Muda to Wasana) gathers to have a meal together, 3 times a day (eating morning, noon and night). Before starting to eat, the event always begins with a dining ceremony led by the highest functionary Wahana Wiyata Praja (WWP) who sits at a special table on the podium of honor.

After the door was closed, the Commander of the Ceremony (usually from Nindya or Madya Praja of choice) walked to the center of Menza, just in front of the WWP functionary podium facing the Menza mid-table.

He prepared the king who had occupied their respective benches: "Izin took over the cue.. All in all, Sitkk Siiiaaaaap Grak!"

Then will be heard the sound of a compact stomp of the legs of the king "PRACT" and the position of all in an upright attitude (the back is not attached to the back of the dining chair).

Si-commander of the meal will turn around, facing the functionaries of WWP (with the highest position, namely Governor Praja, if the concerned is not it will be replaced by the Deputy Governors of Praja) who then stood, and then stood up, replying to PPM si-commander.

"Report, dinner is ready." said the commander.

Then there will be the sound of the clang of the bell 2 times "Ting-ting", all the kings bow their heads to pray before eating, then some time later the bell is echoed 2 more times "Ting-ting" and all the princes raised their heads back.

Si-komandan then turned back to face the middle row of Menza's table and gave a cue "Rest at the templeaat Grak!"

Back heard the sound of the stomping of the king's feet "Prak!" and they all said together, "Good Eat.." leaning each other's backs into the back of the chair. The ceremonial commander returned to his sitting position, to join the meal.

The meal begins, the highest senior at the table will start spooning rice, side dishes and vegetables are available followed by juniors in a hierarchy. When going to start eating even junior should say "Izin eat ka.." to the seniors who sit in front or right/left side.

Although most juniors eat later, they are also the ones who must finish eating first. This is one of the opportunities for seniors to 'ngerjain/ngisengin' his juniors. One of the other obligations for juniors is to get to know seniors, which is why when entering Menza, many juniors choose to sit as far as possible from seniors who are known to like fun (csatrian tacans).

After all the preps are considered finished eating (approximately 15-20 minutes) marked by the less sound of cutlery and inter-private chatter, the, then the commander of the meal ceremony will occupy a position in the middle of the room again and give the cue back "All attention, Sit Siaaaaap Grak!" then he turned to face Governor Praja who had stood straight again.

Then there will be the sound of bells clang 2 times "Ting-ting", all the kings bow their heads to pray after eating, then some time later the bell is echoed 2 more times "Ting-ting" and all the princes raised their heads back.

"The meal has been completed, the report is complete." said the commander.

"Thank you, disperse it and get back to the place!" replied Governor Praja and replied to PPM si-commander of the ceremony, who then turned back to face the middle row of Menza's table and gave a cue "Rest at the tempaaaat Grak!"

Back heard the sound of the stomping of the king's feet "Prak!" and all of them compactly said "Thank you.." as he leaned each other's backs into the back of the chair. The ceremonial commander returned to his sitting position again.

The meal was over, the highest seniors at the table left the room one by one and were followed by their juniors in hierarchical fashion.

There are 5 entrances to the Menza dining room, 2 doors at the front of the building (left side door, usually reserved for Praja Perempuan, because the special table Praja Perempuan is in the position of the left Menza and the right side door for Praja Men, because the position of the rest of the table, the right and middle of Menza). These two front doors are usually guarded by a pair of Preja Police cadres/candidates (Polpra) from Muda Praja. Before the ceremony they stood upright outside and just before the ceremony began, they closed the door and stood upright in the interior of the room.

In addition to the two front doors, there are also 2 side doors (right and left sides) and 1 back door with a freight elevator, where the officers transport food and cutlery from the kitchen on the ground floor.

To enter or leave the dining room in Menza is not arbitrary, there is a special protocol, namely giving military-style respect to the emblem of the state that is entrenched gallantly on the wall behind the functionary podium. Especially for Young and Madya Praja, must remain in line when entering the building and pay tribute to the troops with command from their respective dantons.

Before entering the Menza dining room, Muda Praja is usually lined up first in the Plaza square in front of Menza for checking personnel by Polpra or Commando ranks.

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...~ IAN ~...

This afternoon the lecture was over in class, before lunch in Menza, as usual we (praja Youth) had lined up neatly in the Plaza square in front of Menza, he said, young Praja checking and preparation to enter the dining room.

Apparently, there is a potential bombing of Polpra candidates from Muda Praja. (Categorized as a plotting due to its Top-Down nature, Polpra seniors who directly vote and for the selected are asked to separate themselves in a special row).

Ute and I were in the chosen line. Maybe because of our height which is above the average of other Young Praja colleagues.

An experience in Ian's mind:

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At that time, for the first time, we (Muda Praja) were lined up in the Plaza Bawah square, for checking personnel by Polpra units and Commandos. Some senior people also appear to be going around the line, between looking for prey (make a knife) or trying to find acquaintances (to be protected).

"Bang.." Suddenly a friend standing next to me greeted a senior passing by his line.

"Eh dik.. How, healthy?" answer si-senior with white curls (the symbol of pride used by Polpra).

"Ready bang" replied si-junior again.

It is a habit if there is already a senior (especially Polpra) approaching and asking for news, then other seniors will not come to disturb the junior.. This is one of the reasons that makes me happy with senior polpra. The authority they showed was very inverted with other prank seniors.

Since then I also aspire to become a Polpra, so that later I can ask news to juniors wherever they are collected, so that my juniors will not interfere.

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The shoots at ulam love arrived, we who have potential postures lined up specifically to start this Polpra cadre. But I lyrics Ute next to me feel less “sreg” with her appointment, somehow, he looks pouty and several times clucked annoyed.

"Both the brothers in this line, after lunch, return to this field to follow the briefing on the next enterprising!" the words of a Polpra stifled my daydream.

We were eventually led into Menza's room for lunch. After our ranks disbanded, each of us walked to a table where at least there were seniors we knew, for the sake of inner calm while eating. Wrong position can make problems sustainable, especially if you meet 'apes' one table with 'csatrian tatters.

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Back to polpra cadre, there is one unique task that is most made deg-deg-an during becoming a polpra cadre, namely guarding the menza door.

Keeping the door to the left menza has a unique test, which is not to waver from the seduction of senior princess. The position of the left door that was in the Preparatory Area/D.P.a.n.g., made the position of the doorman just next to the senior princess dining table.

Actually, this task is not too difficult, only need to close the door when the ceremony is about to start and reopen it when the ceremony has ended, what makes it full of challenges is the rule not to smile during duty.

This is my second time guarding the door. Every time the door closed and the meal began, the princess seniors began to carry out their deadly temptations...

"Adeeee..."

"So tense anyway.."

"Try a little dunks smile.."

"Ade who guards the gallant door huh, from which contingent? "

The calls continued throughout the meal.

At first glance I lyric a Madya Praja Putri, sitting not far from my standing position, the sweet-faced senior I had seen at the beginning of my existence set foot in this Manglayang valley knight.

If it's not the wrong name.

'Well, even though it had been a long time ago, but his sweet face and indifference were enough to leave an impression on this mind, for some reason..' my mind while concentration keeps a firm image of a polpra candidate.

His face again looked bent, bowed and unconcerned with the surroundings. Until a Wasana Praja Putri sitting in front of him rebuked him: "You sick deck?"

"Ready, not sis." looks dimples his cheeks when he answers quickly while looking up his sweet face.

With Dina forced to look at me. Our gaze was glued for a moment. Then her smile broke.

Inner war ensued.This heart wants to smile back, but from a distance the view of the senior polpra continues to monitor.. If smiling means correction, there are already many victims, if just fired from the polpra cadre is not a problem, but if it gets rotated in the senior barracks, because it is considered to dare to tease senior princesses, but if you have a problem, geez..

Although these eyes are still fixated on his eyeballs that seem to store wounds, but I still do not dare to look let alone reveal a smile..

"Hi sister, can you help sister with brother-sister love here just a little sweet smile?" the question is subtle, it seems forced.

Aish, if this is the case, humanity is impossible for me to ignore. He would have gotten into trouble if I hadn't managed to make me smile. Eventually this inner war ended with defeat on my side.

Relenting for her kindness, I smiled briefly as I looked back at her sweet smile and the plea in her eyeballs..

"You're a real seductress, aren't you Dina? Great can make this polpra candidate smile." said si-Wasana Praja Putri to Dina, who seemed to have returned down while finishing the rest of the food.

"Ka’Han aja can be made klepek-klepek, let alone just candidate polpra yes?" said another senior chimed in.

"Are you really the same as Han, huh dek?" ask the Wasana Praja Putri again.

"Ready brother." replied Dina lirih.

"It's good that you know yourself" said si-senior again.

I noticed that Dina's face was getting deeper and the regretful look was clearly imprinted there. 'Ah what is this? why should I care about him?' my mind is back on fire.

Not felt, the meal was finished, and the door of the menza must be opened immediately.

"Your smile is sweet on the deck, but congratulations are said to be the same polpra-polpra.." said the Wasana Praja Putri earlier when walking in front of me while coming out of the Menza building. (bayat \= given more coaching, physical punishment and so on)

"I'm sorry, dek.." I heard Dina softly say (still looking down) when Menza came out and passed me. There was no smile on his face and all my might was to hold hands and this body was about to move along with him.

"Polpra candidates guarding the door, immediately gathered in the plaza under Menza!" the sound was startling, as well as resuscitating my daydream, and this leg I stepped automatically towards the Plaza Bawah Menza Square, as instructed.

'Patience. patience. the storm must pass. although maybe the typhoon will come afterwards..'my mind tries to strengthen the heart that began to fret fear waiting for initiation..

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...~ DINA ~...

Young sister Praja polpra candidate does look handsome oriental face (setipe artist K-Pop) with a pure white stature. Attract attention when standing guard at Menza's door. Ian if not mistaken was the name printed on his nameplate. It was only fitting that a lot of seniors wanted to see his smile. I can only sympathize, because he was just in the wrong place and time.

"It's good that you know yourself" the words of the senior princess who was sitting in front of him earlier reverberated in his mind.

'Indeed, why would I be the same as you’Han? Who approached first was he kog? Is it as low as my pride in the eyes of these seniors? Do they feel more like me? If they know the truth, how about it?' these questions come into my mind. It triggers feelings of inferiority and unworthiness to be present in this self. Unknowingly a pair of red eyes monitored and waited for me at the top of Menza's stairs.

"Why did you bend your sweet face Dina?" the sound of ka’Han standing in front of me was startling.

I turned this gaze around before finally answering: "Pardon me brother.." for the sake of looking around us there are still many seniors and juniors who mill out from Menza to their respective places.

I could not resist when his hand grabbed my hand and pulled me forcefully into the WYP (Wahana Wiyata Praja) room located just below the Menza building.

"What the hell was that showing a smile to the prospective government?" ka’Han said again after I sat on the bench and he sat side-by-side leaning onto the table in front of me.

'What is this thing called jealousy for no reason? Blind jealousy? Spices smelling love like the kind of romance that I had read in some of the novels?' my mind again while still looking at the face ka’Han in disbelief.

"Java!" orders again.

"What was your question?" I asked calm while folding my hands on this chest, aga hurt the wrist he had pulled, but my pride refrained from showing it to him.

At first glance there is doubt on the face ka’Han, but again hardened by the sentence: "Why did you tease the candidate polpra who guarded the door earlier?"

"I'll answer, but let me ask you first.. Will this continue our relationship?" I said without a smile and looked into his eyes asking for firmness.

"What-like?" tanya ka’Han again hesitated.

"Like a senior-junior." I replied quickly.

"You're my girlfriend, my senior status and you're junior are still attached right?" answer ka’Han with a tone that starts to drop. His crossed hands began to be lowered. Both of our palms tightly grip the table board that is presented.

"Oh I think courtship is a relationship of mutual affection, providing comfort and protection and instead, a senior-junior relationship is coaching and a demand for perfection.. Please correct me if I'm wrong!" I said again, trying to remind him that my status as his secret girlfriend, is not a basis to curb or limit my movements.

"I'm sorry I may have misjudged.you who rarely smile, suddenly look tempting a polpra candidate.. you're mine Dina, these emotions are hard to resist.." The sentences ka’Han slid and slid while lowering her face, then look at my wrist that I rubbed slowly and did look red.

"We are still learning together sis.. this is also the first time for me. Sorry if I was wrong, but everything can be discussed well, right without emotion? Can trusting each other be the basis of our relationship?" i said again.

"It can be." she replied quickly and continued with the word "Sorry.." stroking and giving a cold blow to my wrist earlier while humbling herself, like kneeling before me.

Unknowingly our faces began to approach. When our eyes looked, I saw a kind of fog begin to cover his eyeballs, his face was getting closer.. ‘Will this be our first kiss?’ just ask in my mind.

Suddenly it came to mind about the initiation of polpra candidates and the guilt that I had felt, then I said: “According to the question ka’Han earlier, I was forced to do it, and then I said: <TAG1>Absp to the question ka’Han earlier, I was forced to do it, carrying out senior orders that suspect we have a relationship.” I tried to arouse his guilt and asked again: "Ka’Han, I want to ask for help?"

"What?" slowly, it began to look disturbed again.

"Please promise me that you won't be angry and will try to make it happen." I said trying to indulge while holding her hand tightly, 'Geli is also my attitude like this, but looks successful' my mind saw a small smile of hers snapped and ka’Han nodded his head.

"That's ka, that's, I was forced by the senior sitting in front of me to make the candidate smile and he seemed to know about it and also had to smile so that I did not have the same problem as the senior.. Now I feel guilty same brother candidate polpra tasi. can ka’Han help him? His name is Ian's fault." I said at length, explaining the incident earlier.

"Ok, I definitely help him, but with 1 condition.." replied ka’Han again flirtatious. My feelings are back on alert.

"What's the condition?" manya curious.

"Kiss first." replied ka’Han while pointing at his right cheek.

"Maybe it has now started its initiation, the longer you delay, the more punishment he has to carry out." said ka’Han again, perhaps looking at me who was hesitating.

"Alright." I said stand up and draw closer to his right cheek to kiss his cheek at a glance. But the swift movement of ka’Han when he turned his face and hugged his hand to this waist, trapping my lips in his kiss and the old pagutan happened because his left hand was holding this neck. The repulsion of my hands on her chest did not reduce the intimacy.

Finally the kiss came off when we heard the sound of a stomping step sounding closer. I sat back down, feeling a little less exertion and trying to wipe my lips as his hand held my hand and I saw a flash of emotion at ka’Han's gaze.

"Don't remove it, let it be a reminder that you are mine." whispered in my ear and walked out of the room.

"Sister." I said trying to remind him again of Ian's problem.

"Dad, I will help you once I will try to understand your guilt Dina, but we have to do it often." he said again while giving a distant kiss.

'Aarrgghh.. Why is this relationship not as beautiful as the love stories I have read and often in the novels? Why does it feel like something is wrong? Isn't ka’Han for me?’ batinku.

I have to stay strong in this life and keep living..

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