Whys?
Defective And Stupid

Coinciding with the last student to complete his practice exam, the bell of the lesson ended. All the students got away and nothing was remedial, including Eva who managed to insert two balls from five attempts. After the teacher gave a briefing, quickly all the students dispersed.

Both women and men, they spend time resting to eat greedily. There were still around five hours of lessons until the second break, so it was no surprise that the students of class XI IPA-A recovered the drained energy with food.

When the break ended and the moment to return to class began the next lesson, suddenly a good news came.

“Announcement! Announcement! No teacher, meeting teacher! Clock free!”

The lazy and tired face that had been adorned on the faces of most students now turned into a happy look. Not wanting to waste the opportunity, the nearly full class had again become empty.

“Where are you going, Git?” ask Eva.

“I want to find Raihan. He said his class was also empty,” replied Gita.

“... You don't intend to ask to break up with her, do you?”

Gita shrugged both of her shoulders. “Maybe yes probably not. Wh why? Afraid I'll take Ren from you later?”

Eva stayed away from Gita's stare. “No, coke. I just feel sorry for Raihan. You've only been on a week's road, right? She still seems to love you.”

Once dazed at a glance, Gita continued to widen. “Alright, let my best friend not worry, I first drop the plan to decide. That way, you also need not fear me attracting the attention of Ren.”

“Already, go there, don't worry!” exclaimed Eva with a face that began to blush.

Once again Gita was uprooted before she finally walked away leaving Eva who was sighing long. Really, Eva doesn't understand how to make Gita stop teasing her. Obviously he had no feelings for Ren.

Not wanting to think about it, Eva decided to take a walk. Without having a purpose, he let both of his legs lead the way until he unwittingly ended up in front of the music room. After confirming the situation around—yang empty—aman, Eva entered the room.

Although it was actually accidentally passed by, not without reason Eva could end up here. Inside the room with an area of six square meters, in addition to available chairs and tables like general classes, there are also various types of musical instruments neatly lined up in the back corner. The only one who was in front of the class was the classical piano organ, and that was what drew Eva here.

With a pounding heart, Eva sat down in front of the piano. His magnificent house certainly has a grand piano that he can play freely at any time. But to play outside, this was the first time in a lifetime. Although no one was watching though, Eva felt her stomach filled with butterflies.

“Eva-chan?”

Eva gasps. Haven't touched anything yet, as fast as lightning he turned his head towards the door while standing straight. He was like a thief caught in action. “R—Ren?” call him.

Ren walked in. “What are you doing here, Eva-chan?”

“Ti—no kok. I'm not doing anything anymore. You alone? Not playing basketball?”

“No, I'm tired. So I'm looking for you.”

“Oh, what's looking for me?” ask Eva. “Thank you, yes, I taught you how to play basketball. Thanks to you I'm not remedial.”

“Sama-sama, glad to help you.” Ren pulled one of the nearby chairs and sat down next to Eva. “That's piano, right? Eva-chan can play?”

Eva hurriedly shook her head. Even his cheeks were as red as tomatoes. “I can only be a little bit... which is easy.”

Ignoring the fact that had just been spoken by him, Ren's two eyes just sparkled with curiosity. “Really? Can I listen to your game?”

Eva really wanted to reject it. But every time she heard her polite tone, Eva was reluctant to say no. As a result, he could only nod with resignation.

“Good game, Eva-chan!” irascible.

Eva smiled wryly. “Thank you, but you don't need to entertain me, Ren.”

“Why? Your game is really good, really, in my opinion.”

Eva did not immediately answer, instead touching the piano keys without actually pressing it. “I'm different from you, Ren,”. “Unlike you who are clever and skilled, I have no skills whatsoever. I don't have any hobbies that I'm really interested in, nor do I have a smart brain. I've always learned desperately just so I can't get a red score, that's all. I have no advantages of anything.”

The sudden atmosphere was quiet and awkward. Eva had no idea why she could suddenly confide in Ren. Is it because of his sympathetic praise? Or just looking for an excuse to cover up his embarrassing game? Eva doesn't know.

“Eva-chan,” call Ren suddenly, “I'm not good at singing.”

For five seconds Eva stared at him without blinking. “You lied.”

“No, I'm not lying. I'll sing now.” To prove his words, Ren immediately stood up and sang the song “Twinkle-Twinkle Little Star” with a loud voice.

Both Eva's eyes bulged. In front of her, Ren was singing seriously and soulfully. He would look absolutely perfect like a top artist, if his voice did not sound discordant and painful eardrum.

Ren who had finished turned to Eva and asked, “How? Already believe?”

Eva chose silence rather than respond to it. That is, he was too shocked to speak. Ren who had been seen as so perfect without any gaps at all in everyone's eyes, who would have thought Eva would find out her secret that was so fatal!

“Why ... did you tell your secret?”

Contrasting with Eva who looked anxious and groggy, Ren was just ordinary. “Hm? A secret? You mean about my singing voice, huh? I never kept it a secret, kok.”

Eva was shocked again. If Ren doesn't hide his flaws, then why is Eva the first to find out? Has no one ever asked? What about art lessons? ... Oh yeah, last week was exactly a theory test, not a practice.

“Besides not being good at singing, I am also not good at remembering people's faces. In class, I only remember the faces of Eva-chan and Andi-san.”

“... I can't believe,” re-Eva. This other statement? Ren has been here for a week. It's a joke that he only knows two people.

Ren smiled in anguish. “I really don't lie. I know Eva-chan from your hair. As for Andi-san, she wears very thick square glasses and has a large mole on her right cheek, so it is easy to remember. If for other friends .. I don't know, their faces look the same.”

Eva was silent, still unable to believe it. If that is true, what does it mean that he should be grateful for having his own unique and different hair?

“Then I can not eat spicy food and fear of heights. I also often get lost due to being blind. If it's a secret, don't tell the others.”

Eva frowning. “If it's a secret, why did you tell me all that?”

Ren smiled. “Eva-chan shared your shortcomings, I also have to say shortcomings about me. Friends are two people who can share and keep secrets, don't you think?”

Without warning, Ren suddenly grasped both fingers Eva. “Take it easy, Eva-chan. I promise to keep your secret forever. I will not do things that make the person I like sad.”

Eva was silent again. Was Ren comforting her sincerely or looking for an opportunity to express his feelings? It seems Eva can't guess what exactly is in the mind of this strange and mysterious Japanese man. But there was one thing he knew. Eva could hear her own heart beating for the first time in her life.

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