SUN (My Spring)
THE SUN 21

Chan and Zhi are lighting a campfire, Dza is busy juicing and preparing snacks, Zal is entertaining by playing guitar, while Emira, Khai, and Ez have finished grilling meat.

“As if you were camping alone” Emira approached the now perfectly lit bonfire.

“Do we camp tonight?” Ask Zhi.

“Good idea, we also have tent” Usul Chan.

“Do you want, Em?” This time Zal asked.

“Ak Not yet had Emira replied, Khai had already said, “We have three tents, you can wear one."

“Alright” Emira replied.

Since Emira and the other members had already agreed, Zhi and Chan swiftly picked up the tent and installed it in front of the bonfire.

“I feel back to school days” Chan said sitting next to Khai.

“Did you guys ever camp?” Ask Emira.

“Of course. In fact, I always come to” replied Zhi.

“Really?. You even complained while filming at the inn that many mosquitoes” Sindir Chan.

“Kak Khai is complaining, not me!” Elak Zhi's.

“Kak Khai also complained, when there were cockroaches in the bathroom lodging” Dza also spoke.

“When there are rats in the common kitchen, he also complains” Zal said.

“Do you want to get beaten up?. Huh?!” Khai was upset at being cornered. Instead of being scared, the members laughed.

“Not felt, we have passed it so far” Ez smiled bitterly, like he was thinking of something.

“Time quickly passes. We who used to get scorned, not unexpectedly can survive until now” Dza stared at the bonfire, but his gaze was empty.

“Although difficult times will always be there, but I hope we will continue to be strong through it” Zal stared intently at the five members.

“I hate to admit it!. But, I don't know what to do without y'all” Chan said.

“You guys have asked me why I am so diligent in studying and practicing martial arts even when I am off. It was all because you guys” Zal took a deep breath and exhaled.

“Do you remember, the incident when we first got to the music awards show?” Ask Zal.

“It's been a long time, I don't remember it too much” replied Zhi.

“At that time, many considered us inferior. In fact, many say we are uneducated because only Khai's brother and Ez's brother studied at the University. After that, I enrolled in college by forcing Dza and Chan to come along. I want to prove, that we can also continue our education even though it is in a difficult time. Then after Zhi graduated from school, I also enrolled her in college. And he was upset, because I registered him secretly. I'm sorry, if I forced you too much. My chest felt tight, as many people who underestimated us” Zal took a deep breath, then again said, “I learned martial arts because I want to protect you. When we first held a fan meeting or while at the airport, many foreigners suddenly attacked us. At that time, we were just a new boy group that was not yet known, until the guard was only done as it was. Zhi, who is still a child, often gets unpleasant treatment and is most often attacked. I feel useless when I can't help him. But, look now.his body has already matched me.” Zal embraces Zhi whose eyes begin to glaze over.

“Thank you, you guys take great care of me” said Zhi Lirih.

“In the future, you must take care of us” replied Zal.

“Now, you can count on me” Although Zhi smiled, but the look in her eyes showed sadness.

“I who initially just want to get a place to stay and eat for free, instead stuck here until now” Ez smiled knot.

“What does it mean?” Ask Emira suddenly.

“Sorry. I didn't mean to ask” Emira felt bad as the members turned to her.

“I don't care when compared to others. But, when I was compared to my own brother, my heart felt hurt. I don't know why my parents didn't support us and compare us. Even if it's for the good, but my heart still hurts when the people I care about most don't trust my efforts. Then I decided to leave the house. At that time, I did not know where to go, my friends did not want to help or give me a ride. I received an offer to join SUN, because I wanted to get a place to stay and eat for free. But, instead of finding a brother here. Thank you” Ez lowered his head, trying to regulate his emotions.

“Thank you, because you treated me well. The world stopped turning as I knew I was just a foster child. I feel played with by destiny. As a child, I kept asking why only my parents loved me and treated me so well. I don't know why my brothers hate me so much and are being rude to me. After I found out the truth, I understood why they hated me. They feel, I have taken the love of both parents. Then, I decided to join SUN to have a reason to leave the house. And here, I not only found a brother but also a sister who was sincerely loving and able to accept me. I don't know, what would my life be like if I didn't meet you guys” The clear details just fell from both sides of Dza's eyes. Behind his brilliance, he kept such a deep wound alone and for a long time.

“I'm also grateful to have met y'all” Zhi said. He was silent for a moment, then returned to flinching, “You know that, if my mother had long died. I live with my father and sister. When you work, I only live with my brother. He was very caring and attentive to me. He was also the reason I joined SUN. At that time, my brother was very eager to continue his education at the University, but my father who was just an ordinary employee could not afford to pay for it. I was sad when I saw him so desperate. Eventually, I decided to join SUN, even though I was a teenager. To be honest, my intention was to join just for the sake of money. But after we've been through so much, I want to be with you guys. I even sacrificed my teenage years, but my brother even often took his fanatical friends to Rumah” Although grumbling, but it is clear that Zhi really loves his brother. When children his age were having fun, he was busy at school and spent time off to practice vocals. Ignoring his tiredness and continuing to work hard for his dream.

“You are very hard working” Dza embraces Zhi, like an older brother who is encouraging his sister.

“Because you guys are talking like this, I want to say it too. Thank you for being brothers who share a lot of things. After my parents separated, I found it hard to trust anyone. Moreover, when my mother had to bear the debt caused by my father and struggled alone to raise me and my sister. At that time, I felt that ending my life was the best option. But, when I saw my little sister who had many dreams, as well as a mother who was always excited, I felt ashamed if I gave up on fate. I decided to become part of SUN. Just like Zhi, my goal is to join forces also for the sake of money. When we have many difficulties and accept abuse from various parties, we still decide to step together. From that moment on, I started to be determined not to just stop. Not only for my mother and sister, but also for SUN” Despite saying it out loud, Chan looks to be holding back tears.

“That's funny..are we the ones who were gathered for having a life accident?” Khai smiled bitterly. As if he did not want to give another member a chance to answer, he returned unmoved, “The only reason I joined SUN was to find my mother. For years I searched for him, so frustrated that I didn't find him. Then I thought, if I can't find my mother, I'll make her find me. Until finally, I agreed to join SUN. At first I struggled just for that, but after seeing your hard work and struggles, I felt bad thinking only about personal matters. After we became famous and got a lot of affection from 'My Spring', I felt more and more like doing my best for SUN. Thank you, for stepping together without dropping each other” From the look on his face, Khai looks relieved because he has revealed his heart.

“Wah...tonight we talked a lot seriously, but I feel relieved” Reveal Zhi.

“You are really great, to make it hard to say” Emira said.

“What now, you've become ‘My Spring’?” Ask Chan.

“Eum..seems so” Smile of the members expands, hear the recognition of Emira.

Emira looked at the faces of the members with feelings that were hard to express. Behind the big name SUN, there is a struggle that is not easy. In fact, there were many injuries that the members felt. They have the same problem, but can still strengthen each other. The roots they grow are very strong and deep, so it is not easy to fall even though blown by strong winds.

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