
After shopping and lunch together. Mia and Alvin head to Kazehaya International Hospital. Alvin volunteered to drive Mia. Only, Alvin did not come to stop by because he had to meet office clients.
"Senpai, arigato ne." Mia Say.
"Hn. You welcome. Give my regards to Mikan's grandmother and mother?" Alvin.
"Yes, I'll tell you later." Mia opened the door to Alvin's car.
"Mia wait!" Alvin Pinta.
Mia paused for a moment. He looked at Alvin. "What's wrong?" Ask Mia.
"This is for you!" Alvin gives Mia a packet of candy.
Mia accepts. "Konpeito?" Ask Mia.
"Yes. Not mean anything, but enjoy this konpeito with him huh? Maybe Mikan's mom or grandma if they want to." Alvin
"Yes, I'll all offer. Thank you very much, Senpai. I'll eat it."
"Together."
"Well, I'm going to go to the hospital first. Senpai be careful on the road!Don't scramble!"
"Yes. Nye.."
"Bye-bye.."
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The word konpeito is derived from the word confeito (Portuguese) which was also first introduced in Japan in 1546 by the Portuguese. Even Oda Nobunaga at the time was delighted with the form and taste of the conpeito one of the Christian missionaries gave him.
It was once an elite food. Since the konpeito entered Nagasaki for the first time, this candy spread directly to Kyoto and Tokyo, until it eventually spread throughout the area in Japan.
Konpeito is made by heating small pieces of sugar and adding liquid sugar little by little until the size is enlarged.
The making of konpeito in the traditional way is very dependent on instinct and experience. It is said to take 10 years to be able to stir the tray exactly. (japanesestation)
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"You've made me an excuse once again. Is it really that hard if you want to give this konpeito candy to Melody? Feeling bad that Melody is married? Feeling bad for fear of being caught by Yudha? Or how? Senpai oh senpai. How heavy is it to forget Melody? Your love must have been very deep for her. Yeah, I get it. Nor will I blame you for being in love. But do you know what, Senpai? Melody made her choice. Melody had already chosen Yudha as the person she loved so much. That means, even if you try your hardest to get Melody's heart, you won't be able to have it. When you realized that, I thought it was too late. Your wounds are not only gaping, but have penetrated and made a very large hole. When that time comes, are you ready, Senpai?" Inner Mia.
Mia turns to the hospital after making sure Alvin disappears from the reach of both eyes. He walked quickly to Wijaya's grandfather's room.
Arriving at Wijaya's grandfather's room, Melody greeted him cheerfully. Inside the room, there were all Kazehaya family members, minus Yudha who was at the office.
"Pregnant milk, fruits, and snacks. Well, thank you very much, Mia. I really like it." Melody said as she opened the crackle that Mia had brought for her.
"Either. This too!" Mia gave Konpeito to Melody.
"What's this?" Ask Melody.
"Konpeito. Wanna try? It tastes sweet like sugar." Answer Mia.
"You want to try it. It is a coincidence dr. Aizawa yesterday told me to eat sweet food. He said I was told to gain weight." Melody.
"Your contact is okay?" Ask Mia worried.
"Yes, it's fine. I was just told to eat sweets. All good. Just relax!" Melody Smile cheerfully.
"Good look to my nieces and nephews, Mel! You have to make them see this world!"
"Later if you have children and happen to be the opposite sex of my children, let's get a match!" Melody said enthusiastically.
Mia chuckles. "He doesn't like marriage? Afraid of many wounds. Then what is this? Your unborn child has already decided a future for him."
"Hehe. Yes too. But it's funny to talk about the theme of matchmaking. Though in reality, it is not as easy as lips say. It's a good thing that Yudha and I fell in love with each other."
"Not all marriages end well."
"You're right.."
Melody chose to eat the konpeito that Mia was carrying. Her sweetness invaded her tongue. Makes her feel a lot happier.
"Hoho, there's something in real love with the mother's stiff son apparently." Mikan joined in because she felt that Melody and Mia chat was very exciting.
"Mother.." Shy Melody.
Mia and Mikan's mother even work together to tease Melody. Looking at the extinguished red Melody was extremely adorable. It was as if there was entertainment among the grief that was engulfing. Although the heart is very sad, the mind goes awry, but it should not continue to drag on in an atmosphere that makes a fuss like this. A little change of mood jokingly is a good choice.
"Mia-chan you're a good girl, I'd be very happy if you were willing to be my daughter-in-law." Mikan.
A daughter-in-law?
Wh who?
To be Yudha's second wife?
Just be right! In Japan it is not legal to marry two wives. Lagian Mia did not want to have any complicated problems with Melody.
What does it mean try?
"Aunt Mikan, ma-you mean?" Ask Mia carefully. He glanced at Melody. Melody was as confused as she was.
"I'll bless you with Alvin." Mikan.
"A-Alvin-senpai?" Shocked Mia and Melody together.
"Yes. Alvin is my son too. He is a nice and polite man. It looks like it'll fit you perfectly." Mikan.
Mia laughed blandly. He likes Alvin and hopes to be with Alvin. But not this way, right? Suddenly it was like getting a straight shot to the chest.
The strangest expression was on Melody. Where he even has a bright idea of the idea that his mother-in-law said earlier.
"Souka! Ah, that's right!" Melody said girang.
Souka: So it is.
"What's up, Mel? Is something weird?" Ask Mikan.
"Hehe. No really, Mom. I'm just happy with mom's idea. That way, Mia and I will become brothers-in-law. That would be so much fun." Melody answered enthusiastically.
Jawdrop.
"Grandma will agree to it." Said Grandma Chiyo who suddenly joined in.
Mia becomes a 'monthly' swiped and teased about the idea of being betrothed to Alvin. He doesn't know how to respond. All he could do was shut up and smile. He could not express his true feelings to them. It's not all that easy to say.
Because it was quite late afternoon, finally Chiyo's grandmother and Mikan's mother moved to leave Wijaya's grandfather's hospital to clean up. Melody and Mia temporarily stay to wait for Vijaya's grandfather.
"Why did you even approve of your mother-in-law's idea, Mel? Me and Alvin-senpai that's impossible." Ask Mia.
"I'm starting to think about it, Mia. If Alvin-senpai has a new love, he'll forget me." Answer Melody.
"Don't you feel so selfish?" Ask Mia.
"You mean?"
"His love for you is huge. It's not easy for him to forget you. And then you just want to match her up with me? You're not only selfish, you're cruel!" Said Mia who now ignited her emotions.
"Bu-not like that, Mia. You and him are a perfect fit. I feel that way when I see you guys."
"At least think about how I feel too!"
Ah, like that. Melody just woke up. He did not think about Mia's feelings. He just wants Alvin to quickly forget it. He wants Alvin to immediately escape the trap of suffering that shackles because he can not forget the feelings towards him.
"Pardon me. I should have asked you first about how you feel about him. Naomi, Mia-chan. Gomen." Melody is seriously sorry.
Is it time for him to be honest with Melody about his feelings for Alvin? About him who harbored a taste for Alvin long ago? About love clapping one hand? About the pain how does unrequited love feel? Is this really the path he has to go through? Mia closed her eyes. Those tears were proof of her sheer courage.
"I'm..."
Melody was shocked by the tears that welled up in Mia's beautiful eyes. Are his words too outrageous? Has he not tried to apologize? Isn't that enough? What was it up to the heart that made Mia cry?
"Mia, forgive. I know I'm outrageous. Please don't cry! I'm sorry!" Melody apologized again.
Mia shakes. He was not crying because of Melody's words about the idea of a matchmaking with Alvin. He cried because fate harbored a sense in Alvin without ever daring to say.
"The first time I met him was in the spring acceptance ceremony of a new high school student. How long has it been? Ah, almost seven years turned out."
"..." - ".Melody chose to listen to the story that Mia wanted to reveal.
"He helped me drive out the army brothers who teased me. He smiled at me and gave me a strawberry-flavored lollipop. He said I was best suited to smile. After that I always try to smile cheerfully, especially in front of him."
"..."
"The smile from her changed my life. As she passed along with the falling cherry blossoms being blown away by the wind, from then on I also realized that I was in love with her."
"..."
"I'm.."
"..."
"loving her."
"..."
"I love her so much, Mel."
"Who-Who?" Ask Melody. Mia is crying.
"I love you so much, Alvin-senpai." Tangier Mia.
After so long harboring him alone, there was finally someone who could be divided. Although it was full of tears, but there was a sense of relief within his chest. There was a taste of plong in his heart. There was a sense of improvement in his mind. Like a heavy burden passed leaving his soul and body.
Melody hugged Mia who was sitting next to her.
For Melody who does not know about Mia's true feelings can only follow her crying. He felt like he had failed to be a friend. He did not realize how Mia always felt at his side. He knew nothing and acted as if nothing had happened.
If Mia first met Alvin during the freshman acceptance ceremony during high school, it means that she was the one who met Alvin earlier than she was. He remembered, he met Alvin during the orientation period or the day after the reception ceremony of the new students. Are you dating Alvin?
The sin of hurting Mia has been done for a long time. Mia must have suffered a long time ago. Mia hid a lot of emotions behind her cheerful smile. Like a fool.
Mia supports her relationship with Alvin. Mia prays for her happiness with Alvin.
Mia understands why she broke up with Alvin. Mia also asked for no hostility even though she was no longer together.
Mia remained supportive when she chose to marry Yudha who was clearly 'idola' Mia.
Mia still supports whatever decision she has made even though the decision is very selfish and childish.
He is indeed a cruel, evil, useless, and insensitive friend. He always runs and complains to Mia about her problems with Alvin and Yudha. He never thought about how Mia felt. Never does. Never does.
"I don't know what to do, Mia? I am cruel indeed. I'm the bad one. I can't read the conditions around me. What do I have to do to make amends for you, Mia? Say, Mia! Just apologizing it won't be enough." Melody.
Mia stroked Melody's back. "You're not wrong, Mel. You who are insensitive are not your fault either. I decided to keep my race on him. My fault. If she ends up falling for you, it's not your fault or her fault either. Falling in love is not a mistake. What's wrong is just a bad time or we're not lucky." Obviously Mia.
Mia was quite rational about her heart feelings. He weighs a lot of things. He thought about many things. He decides in all his actions. Understand he is just an ordinary man, in the end the wound he can not avoid, suffering and lara he must accept.
"Then will you keep harboring your feelings for her? Trust me, I have absolutely no romantic feelings for her. I'm in love with my husband, Yudha." Melody.
"I don't think to express my feelings towards her. I'm pretty happy right now just by looking at it." Mia smiling.
However, Melody knew, Mia's smile was not a smile filled with sincerity. It was a smile that held lara back.
"But I hope one day you will express your feelings for her. I think he deserves to know. Whatever he'll respond to later, at least you don't regret saying you love him so much."
"You're right, Mel. So Mel, until then, will you promise me?"
"What's that?"
"Don't tell him I love him so much! Can you keep this promise for me?"
Melody looked seriously at Mia. There was great hope in both of Mia's eyes. He can't be a hero matchmaker Mia and Alvin. This is a precious moment for Mia. He can't mix it up too much.
"Yes, I promise I won't tell her how you feel." Melody.
"Thank you, Jenong Tokyo Sky Tree."
"Sama-sma, the roasted ducks of the Mariana Trench."
And they chose to smile as supportive companions.