The Eternal War Kasarewang
Harsa vs Promise (2)

In short, through their group chat, Aster said that he wanted to show their magic as magic as an art show. Aster also planned a certain story line that would be blown away by magic. Imagining Aster's plan, Harsa could imagine their ‘sulap’ would be enthralling to the audience. The problem is only one, if until someone enters the magic club after the show, then not necessarily they can teach the new members how to order physi and elements. Erik clearly reveals that the mastery of human magic depends heavily on the individual's talent, perspective, and experience of magic.

Without expressing her concerns, Harsa follows Aster's plan because she has no better idea than Aster. Harsa tried to help make the storyline from home, but in the end she could not follow Aster practicing to show her magic for the art stage at all. Tomorrow, at the time of their club's schedule, Harsa will help the theater club.

“Sa, but you can come to perform on his H-day right?” ask Aster in their group chat.

Harsa who was lying on her bed looked at her smartphone with a bad feeling. Already several times he composed a sentence to reply to Aster's question, but he has not found the right answer.

“Hmm, sorry, I didn't promise. Magic club show schedule right before the musical theater and music group.” Harsa said to their chat group. “The story can not run with a monologue huh?”

“Ooohh, so. Hahaha, it's impossible.” Aster's answer was quick. “Yes, no worries. I'm going to drop my friend from outside of school. After the same debate with the OSIS chairman, he finally allowed. Hehe.”

Harsa smiled with relief. It turns out that Aster also has friends outside of school. The thought flashed through his head without being held back. “Good.” Answer Harsa in the group. “I am calm. Good luck to ya.”

“Oh, yes, Sa. You weekend can see and comment on our training?” ask Aster. “Sama make property?”

“Duh, sorry. Weekend I really can't.”

“Why? You train with the music club also weekends?”

“Ngak. I have another show this weekend. Can't be bothered.” Answer Harsa.

“Ohh, so. What event?”

“Is the same with my sister.” Harsa said, hesitant to tell Aster his magic training. It is shown how Aster will force magic training if he knows Harsa is training with Adi. On the other hand, he was not imagined how Adi would protest if there was one human who participated in their magic training.

“Oohh. Okay.” Aster did not ask any further as he felt Harsa's unwillingness.

Harsa did not answer anymore. He closed his eyes and plunged into the dream world. Tomorrow, he will spend his day helping Elis by lifting things up…

***

Harsa can not be out of thought, how can someone look much more beautiful and sweet ten times just by playing the piano. In between the scenes, Harsa and Barasa had a chance to watch the rehearsal of the musical. On stage, the climactic scene where Dayang Sumbi tells Sangkuriang that she is his mother is taking place. However, the eyes of the two black-shirted teenage boys were glued to the piano game of one of the girls from the music club. The game is so soft and heartbreaking. The tone that accompanies the dramatic scene is really fitting to describe the feelings of disappointment of a couple who are not meant to be together.

Elis is dissolved in his own piano game. He didn't look tense or anxious. His fingers did not even press the wrong keys. The game can be said to be perfect. When he finished, he smiled with satisfaction. A smile that seemed to re-expose his shining face. Her light brown eyes looked perfect with pretty curled eyelashes.

“Heii!” One of the seniors from the theater club called them. “It's time to change scenes!”

Harsa and Barasa woke up from their thoughts. “Oh, yes! Yep! Change properties!” They immediately rushed to change the property on stage.

“Heh, you do not mind looking at Elis so.” Barasa blamed Harsa.

Harsa's face flushed. “Lah! You are also his friend!”

“Amin!!” Harsa and Barasa said together.

***

The H-day art scene came like lightning, fast, short, but thunderous. That day, Harsa woke up full of energy. He went to school early in the morning with a black t-shirt and a big smile. The musical theatre took place at five this afternoon. However, all of its members had been busy since the morning. They practiced once again in the back hallway of the school. After that, every member who will perform on stage is dressed first. Starting from the beautiful to the figure as a human being so questionable. Harsa and Barasa himself, in addition to enjoying the figure of Elis practicing the piano with his elegance, are busy helping the property team to equip and repair the property that was suddenly damaged.

Time seemed to pass quickly like a waterfall. Nine turned twelve, and twelve turned three when they were busy preparing for the biggest event on the art scene this year. At half-time in the afternoon, Harsa asked permission to go watch her own club show for a while.

Harsa watched from the backstage side. The magic shows are in line with the stories they've made. The characters consist of three people, each with their own special elements. Harsa is somewhat surprised to see how Aster can gather three friends to fulfill each role, while Aster controls elements from backstage. Each of his figures wore black masks and robes, so their auras grew even more mysterious.

“Woow!” The audience exclaimed in amazement at the sight of Aster moving water and land on the stage. “How do they do that?”

Harsa smiled at the compliments from the left-right regarding the magic club performance. At the end of the magic club performance, a standing ovation was heard from the hall where the art was taking place. Harsa also clapped loudly while cheering in favor of Aster. His heart was so relieved that the magic club performance went smoothly. After that, the time awaited by Elis arrived.

Musical performances from theater clubs and music clubs went spectacularly. The applause given to them was no less festive with the magic club. Their hard work over the past week paid off already. Especially for Harsa, when she saw the cheerful face of Elis as she was very satisfied with their performance that day, it paid off already her tiredness and sacrifice helping the music club and the theater club. Upon completion of the evaluation, they celebrated the success of their performance until the evening. Harsa had no energy when she finally asked Erik to pick her up that night.

“Bye, Hansa. Bye, Barasa!” Elis waved at them when it was picked up first.

“Bye!” They said they both together.

“Sa, sorry, yeah. I wasn't waiting for you to be picked up. I came home first because I was so tired.” Said Barasa, while taking his bag and his helmet.

“Yes, it's okay. Careful, yes on the road.”

“Yok.” Then, he left from Harsa's sight.

Alone waiting in front of the school gate, Harsa did not expect that anyone would come to her from behind. She thinks Harsa lives alone with the school security guard. He regretted not letting out his aura despite being tired to death.

So, when Aster patted his back from behind, Harsa shouted in surprise. “Uahhh!!! Aster?!”

“Sorry.” He said without guilt. “I didn't mean to ngagetin you.”

“I thought you were a ghost!” Harsa said without sympathy for what it feels like a woman is mistaken for a ghost. “Why haven't you come home yet?”

“Hm, I'm waiting for you.” Answer Aster honestly. His face looked tired and his forehead was deep, even though the stage event from the magic club was successful. “There's something I want to ask you.”

The memory of how Elis thought Aster would confess his feelings repeated inside to Harsa. His face flushed with shame over that memory. “Hm? What's up?”

However, Aster did not ask about Harsa's feelings let alone about romance. The question is only one and stabbing. “Are you human?”