The Pineapple Hero
Because we are the same
“Fada-fadaki.”
(That's because you're the same as me.)
“Sama said?” Ogika furrowed both her brows. How could Pineapple Hero say that he is the same as the slum-bearer pesky girl like Ogika.
“We are obviously very different. I'm a human being, and you're a magical pineapple that has magical abilities and can make anything you want. I'm just a slum girl who's always been said to be a pesky carrier girl.” Instantly, Ogika's face turned moody.
“Tongengsa iyero muasengnge tafina iyero I mean tannia ero muasengnge. Fada-fadanna iko na iyak iyero fada-fadaki degaga kawanta.”
(What you say is true, but my point is not what you say. The equation between you and me is that we have no friends.)
“Oh turned out like that. Well, I don't have a friend. Not even my family has. My mom and dad have been gone a long time. Since childhood I have always lived alone and ostracized in the community.” Bright Ogika with pursed lips.
“Iyenaro waseng Ogika.”
(That's what I mean.)
“Fole riyolo iyak dee memengsaga. Setiak ele iyetomiro my watches ujamaa fole riyolo.”
(I never had a friend before. Every morning all I do is my job as the pineapple king in this village, which is what you saw. That was my job from the beginning.)
“It turns out like that, now I understand. All right, are you gonna give me free food this morning?” Ogika blinked her eyes many times and smiled but unfortunately Pineapple Hero seemed silent without answering the question of the slum girl.
“Why are you silent?” asked Ogika who after asking back pulled both corners of her lips. Even though Ogika is seedy, when she smiles she still looks sweet. “Hey...” Ogika touched that magical pineapple.
“Iye essoe degaga andre-andre lau uwelengko! Trying riale ko jek.”
(Today there is no food for you! You have to try yourself.)
Pineapple Hero stood up and moved from his place to leave Ogika. “As for Pineapple Hero I am very hungry.” Ogika stood up and followed the magician from behind.
“Dee welo, tap.”
The magical pineapple continued to walk among the expanses of the vast pineapple garden. Ten steps from the new Pineapple Hero, Ogika can step her feet one step in order to compensate for the magical pineapple.
“You lied, how did you get home? your home is here hey Pineapple Hero.” Ogika chuckled, but the Pineapple Hero was still cuckooing and kept going. “Again if you want to go I think you should disappear instead of walking like that.” Ogika bowed herself in order to see the face of the magical pineapple.
Ogika smiled again with her mouth wide open until her black teeth were seen. As soon as the Pineapple Hero stopped his steps, he stopped not smelling the unpleasant scent of Ogika but realized what the slum girl said was true.
“Tongento iyero. Stay teddengma onion, agawala mallaleng, furu bawangka.”
(Oh yeah you're right too, that's exactly what you said. I just disappeared, why am I still walking, it will just make me tired.)
“That's why you know!” sahut Ogika who came to stop his steps. “You better leave before the owner of this pineapple garden comes. If not, they can see you and you could be exposed.” Added Ogika.
“Iyala falek.”
(well then.)
“Ikoto, eddek tono. Nita to ko matu funnana iye dare’e.”
(you too, go. You will also be seen by the owner of this garden.)
Ogika nodded then stood up straight.
Ting\~
By raising both arms and flicking his finger the instant the magical pineapple disappeared in front of Ogika.”Bye-bye magical pineapple. Today I have to find my own food. Pineapple Hero is so stingy!” ogika Umpat.
“But, where should I find food to fill my empty stomach today?” Ogika pursed her lips, her eyes turning into melancholy. However, Ogika must quickly leave the pineapple garden because inevitably or hungry or not hungry, he must still leave the pineapple garden before he was expelled first by the owner.
Ogika walked slowly. He lowered his steps while bowing so that he would not be seen by anyone considering that the sun had risen perfectly until it would be clear if he had not hidden behind the thorny pineapple tree.