LOVE BLOWS FROM REUNION
Episode 202: THE GOD OF HELP

    "Kore ga watashinoiedesu. Welcome to my house" Yudi told his guests, who told him this was his home.

    "Hijo ni geijutsu - riddle." The man who is most likely an official praised Yudi's house which is very artistic, very unique and beautiful. So did the two old women, as well as the wife of the man who gave praise. They nod their heads, a sign of joy and interest.

    Yudi invited his guests in. Then showed two rooms for his guests.One room used by Yuna, and another room at the end facing Yudi's room.

    "Koko wa anata no heya, soshite, afternoon wa anata no tame no heyadesu." Yudi said the room near the gazebo was for the master and mistress of Papa Mama. While the room at the end for the young master with his wife.

    Bagas had put the suitcase belonging to the old man called Papa Mama in his room. So does the other suitcase, in the other end of the room. But the two old men were more than happy to look around Yudi's unique house. They then went around looking at all the buildings in Yudi's place. So are his son and daughter-in-law. So Yudi must accompany, at least can answer if there is something that the guests want to know.

    Up to the front, in the pendopo, four people were happy to see the koi fish are already quite large, which swim around the pendopo. They were surprised, while in Japan, where koi fish breed, it is rare and not many people who keep. But at Yudi's house, in the outside pendopo, the koi fish immediately approached them, as if welcoming the arrival of guests.

    "Utsukushi koi ..." said the guests, who were amazed by the beauty of Yudi's koi fish.

    Yudi bowed while saying, "Arigatogozaimashita." Yudi thanks for being praised.

    After wandering around to see the beauty of Yudi's house, and to the restroom to pee, the old man asked Yudi, and he asked, where are the relics of the Japanese soldiers who lost the war in World War Two. Of course the old man wanted to see immediately where there might be graves of his brothers.

    "Bagas ..., please call two sightseeing cars. Say asked to drive to the Japanese Cave" Yudi told Bagas to book a tour car.

    "Ready, Mas Yudi .... Will I come?" said Bagas who would also want to be invited to tour with the Japanese.

    "Yes ..." said Yudi who certainly makes Bagas' heart happy.

    Of course Bagas still misses Yudi very much. At least he wants to chat and wants to know how his story is looking for Mbak Yuna in Japan, and who obviously wants to know why Mbak Yuna was not invited home.

    Bagas directly called the tourist car base. Said that Mas Yudi ordered two cars to drive around to drive guests from Japan.

    As soon as he heard the word Mas Yudi had come home, spontaneously people who were at the base of the tourist car immediately rejoiced, even cheered with excitement. So everyone immediately offered to deliver Mas Yudi with his Japanese guests. After scrambling to deliver, finally, four units of antique VW cars with different colors left for Yudi's house.

    "Din .., din ..." The sound of the car horn in front of Yudi's house.

    "Saiko .... We're leaving now." Yudi invites his guests to go to the Japanese Cave.

    The guests immediately followed Yudi.

    "Sate, ikimahou ...." Papa and Mama said let's go. Of course the old men were hopeful to find where his brother was buried.

    Then they came out of the pendopo. Yudi opened the gate. And apparently, in front of the gate there are already four antique cars ready to pick up.

    "Mas Yudi ...!!" the four drivers ran around, and immediately embraced Yudi. Of course they feel bad too.

    "Where's it going, Mas ...?" askthem.

    "Good .... How come these four cars are coming ...? I will order two .." Yudi said to the drivers.

    "It's okay, Mas Yudi .... We miss .... We are very worried about Mas Yudi. Thank goodness Mas Yudi is fine" said one of the drivers.

    "Thank you for your attention. I also thank you for being prayed for, so that I am healthy and safe. This guest has two pairs of husband and wife, which means it only takes two cars. Who leaves ...?" yudi said he wanted to convince those who wanted to leave.

    "We leave all, Mas .... To celebrate Mas Yudi's return .... Hehe ..." said the driver.

    "But the two are empty ..." - Kilah Yudi.

    "Mas Yudi who can speak Japanese accompanied the guest. Bagas who just cas cis cus, let's be with me." said the driver.

    "Yes .., it's up to you, ..." Yudi finally obeyed the will of the antique car driver.

    "Sugoi ..., sugoi ..." the Japanese guests were amazed, saying these tour cars were amazing. Unique and antique.

    "Sa, sha ni notte kudasai ...." Yudi invited his guests to get into the car.

    But apparently, because there were four cars, four people entered one each car. Yudi was grateful they were happy and everyone got into one car. Of course with a smile and cheerful laughter, because it feels good to be able to ride an antique car. Yudi accompanied Old Papa who walked the front. While Bagas accompanied Old Mama who was behind him. The young master was in the rear car. Of course while always photographing the joy of Papa and Mama and his wife.

    It's unique. In Japan, these cars must have been junk. But in Indonesia, these ancient cars can actually be turned into very interesting items. Antique car.

    It didn't take long. The antique cars have arrived in the Japanese cave. Yudi went down first, then opened the door of Old Papa. Likewise Bagas, get down and open the door for Old Mama. The young master and his wife opened the door on their own. Of course, before going down, he took pictures with his wife first, capturing his memories of riding in an antique car.

    Furthermore, Yudi tells the history of the Japanese Cave, which was used as a defensive fortress by the Japanese army during the battle against allies in World War Two. It is also said that many Japanese soldiers who died became victims of the war. By the local people, the victims of the war were buried near the cave. But at that time the war, unable to give a name to each tomb. People are only willing to bury. It was also mixed with the bodies of the people who also died during the war.

    Lucky while building Taman Awang-awang, Yuna had thought of building the Japanese Cave. So the Japanese cave court now looks good. Even at the entrance of the cave, it has been restored and built a good gate, and given writing with kanji or Japanese writing. Yuna made it.

    Then the Old Mama Papa stood in front of the entrance of the Japanese Cave. He was silent and read in his heart the inscription on the gate. Then the two old men shed tears. Surely the words in the writing are very sad.

    "Hairimashou ..." said the Old Papa and his son-in-law to enter the cave.

    The four of them entered the cave. Yudi followed behind him. Hnya briefly. Not getting inside. Then they come out again.

    Of course those old fellows were not strong to go in too deep. Because the stuffy air in the cave made their breath sting.

    "Kore wa o hakadesu .... This is the grave" Yudi said, showing the graves used to bury Japanese soldiers and Indonesians who were then bombarded by allied troops from the Indian Ocean. Of course Yudi also explained, on certain days, usually the Friday night of Kliwon, many residents sent flowers and prayed in this cemetery. At least they, the residents, especially the old people were grateful because at that time they could avoid the allied attack.

    Yudi also explained, if in August, namely on the anniversary of the defeat of Japan in World War two, many Japanese residents who come to this place to make a pilgrimage and pray together. So the grave still looks clean and well maintained, even though the tomb is only a chunk of stone without a name.

    Then the Old Papa walked slowly to the grave. He observed the stones that were the sign. Very long. Of course want to convince, which is his brother's grave.

    "Sore wa indoy?" Old Papa asked Yudi if the visible ocean was the Indian Ocean.

    "Sodesu, soreha indoodesu. Right, it is the Indian Ocean." replied Yudi who confirmed Papa Tua's statement.

    Suddenly the Old Papa reached into the pocket. Then he took out a piece of cloth, a kind of old-fashioned handkerchief. It's shabby and ugly. But there was a thread that was hand-stitched. Sort of embroidery. It turned out to be a sign, some kind of map. It may be a map made by his father or brothers that shows his place of existence while in Indonesia. Or it could be from his brother's friend who survived, then make a map of his family's whereabouts.

    Clearly, the handkerchief cloth contained symbols that were given by other Japanese soldiers to his mother. Papa Tua was about eight years old. And when his mother received the cloth, she immediately cried. It turned out that after the Old Papa found out, his father and brothers had already died during the battle of the Second World War. Of course it was the handkerchief cloth of the will to find the whereabouts of his family grave.

    Of course the wife, children and daughter-in-law of Old Papa, just this time saw the cloth issued by her husband or father. All this time the old man never told. They were also amazed by the secret.

    Yudi certainly understood what the Old Papa brought. Yudi also understands how Old Papa feels with his wife, children and daughter-in-law. They must be sad when they remember their families who were victims of war. Then he approached, and wanted to help Old Papa observe the map he carried.

    The old man also gave a sheet of map cloth like a handkerchief earlier to Yudi to help read. So Yudi looking for a good place, which is right to be able to read the map. Yudi opened it in the cave courtyard. Next Yudi set his position, as contained in embroidery.

    "Surely this one is the shoreline ..., next to the Indian Ocean. This must be the Japanese Cave in question. So, the cross. Maybe it's a grave sign. Yeah, right." said Yudi who read the map on the handkerchief.

    "Father, migi, koreha rokeshonmappudesu .... Mitekudasai ..." said Yudi to the four guests, about the map is a map of the location.

    Yudi also told his guests to look at the handkerchief map cloth that had been held in the cave courtyard. The four Japanese came closer. Follow the handkerchief cloth. Of course with curiosity.

    Yudi explained, the curved image is a symbol of sea waves. There is the Indian Ocean, meaning the Indian Ocean.

    "It is the vast ocean of the Indian Ocean" said Yudi while showing the Indian Ocean which is better known by the Jogja people as Segoro Kidul or South Sea.

    Then Yudi pointed to the coastline, of course it was the South Beach. He showed the beach from the top of the hill. Yes, clearly visible Parang Tritis Beach is beautiful and charming.

    After that, there was embroidery of curved threads. It's written "cave". This must be what is meant by the Japanese cave where they are now. Yudi showed me the sign. They all nodded in trust.

    Another symbol in the handkerchief is the cross. The sign is on the right side of the cave. Yudi did not understand the cross symbol on the map. But he believes that the cross usually indicates the location of a place. Maybe this is what the family cemetery means. So Yudi also conveyed to his guests, "Sabun kore wa hakadesu" said Yudi who told his guests, if this is his grave.

    The guests are sure. Then we headed to the cemetery again. Of course to ensure the family tomb. But it is true, as Yudi said that the tombs are without a name. But at least they have found a place where his father and brothers are buried.

    Then the Old Papa tried to compare the stones that were used as a tombstone. He walked to and fro, trying to make a difference. At first glance everything is the same. But if carefully observed, it turns out there is something different. Yes, there are a series of tombs that only use small stones as a sign of his tombstone. But there are rows that use larger stones. This must have meaning. The old man moved again. Still observing the gravestones that are only made of the stone.

    Yudi who began to understand, also witnessed the difference. He had never observed all this time. But once Old Papa can distinguish, Yudi can also see the difference.

    "Kore wa shirei-kan no hakadenakereba narimasen" said Yudi who said that the grave in the middle was the grave of his commander. That is evidenced by the largest round stone surrounded by other tombs with smaller stones.

    The old man came to the tomb indicated by Yudi. The tomb by Yudi is believed to be the tomb of the commander at that time. Then he sat down in that place and cried as it happened. His wife came, then hugged the Old Papa's shoulder. Likewise, the son and son-in-law, the young master came closer to the tombstone, bowed for a long time, of course, to pray.

    Next, the Old Papa moved to the tombstone on his right and left. He also cried while patting the tombstone that was there. According to a story from his mother that he remembered, his father was a war commander. His older brothers became war soldiers, and his father and brother died in battle. By the messenger, his father was buried in the territory of Indonesia with his brothers. His father was in the middle, his brothers were on the right and left sides. That is what Old Papa believed.

    After a long period of crying and praying at the tomb, of course releasing his longing to his father and his brothers, the Old Papa woke up and stood up. He looked for Yudi. Then approached Yudi who was standing not far from them.The old man hugged Yudi's body tightly. Of course while crying.

    "Anata wa watashi no suketto no kamidesu." The old man who hugged Yudi tightly and long enough not to be released, saying that Yudi was his helper god, who's found eating his father and his brothers.

    How happy the old man was. So did his wife and child. What he asked for in each of his prayers at the Kifune Temple, the god finally answered his prayers. Of course the old man was very grateful to Yudi, and would definitely give a gift to Yudi. Because Yudi was considered as his helper god.