Strange

"So you did karate because Nica said you can't do anything?" said Aaron.

Aaron and Eddo had a serious conversation. Eddo had taken part in the practice several times, although he seemed to be struggling with it. The latter had sprained his leg and now Aaron was helping him and trying to find out why Eddo was struggling like this.

"Ouch... Oooooh slowly... It hurts you know!" shouted Eddo as Aaron massaged his feet.

"If you don't move much, it won't hurt too much, hold on for a bit," said Aaron.

"But.. But..." said Eddo.

Eddo screamed in pain again when Aaron pulled hard on his leg.

"Feels better?" Aaron asked innocently.

Eddo looks grimace, his eyes are teary, Aaron almost giggles, Eddo's face looks funny to him. He knew he shouldn't be laughing, why he looked happy to see his friend in pain but Eddo's expression was really funny. Eddo tried to move his leg and was surprised, it seemed his leg was no longer sore.

"Why is it like this?" he asked in amazement. Aaron just smiled.

"Eddo...!" Nica ran to him, she looked worried.

"Are you all right? Why aren't you care? Can you walk? Shall we go to the hospital?" Said Nica.

"I'm fine. It doesn't hurt anymore, I'm strong," said Eddo arrogantly.

Aaron chuckled, trying hard not to laugh. How strong, just earlier Eddo was screaming and his face was like someone who wanted to cry. Base!

"You don't have to feel so strong. I'm worried about you, I'm afraid what's wrong with you, why are you also wearing karate anyway," Nica grumbled.

"You're worried about me?" asked Eddo somewhat surprised.

"Yes, you are my friend." Said Nica.

"Just friends?" Said Eddo.

"What do you mean?" Said Nica.

"It is okay." Said Eddo.

Aaron understood after hearing this conversation, maybe Eddo has a crush on Nica and wants to look 'great' in Nica's eyes. Stupid.

"Yeah, I'll take you home okay?" Nica volunteered.

"No need, I'm fine, Ca," said Eddo.

He tried to stand but fell and Aaron was about to catch him but Nica was faster, they hugged each other. Both their faces immediately turned red, Aaron shook his head in discomfort.

"Looks like I'm bothering you... I'd better just go." Aaron feels like a mosquito.

"Don't forget to compress his feet so they don't swell," he said before leaving.

Eddo and Nica didn't care about Aaron, they seemed to be drifting into their world.

"It's okay, Ca. I can do it myself." Said Eddo.

Eddo insisted even though when he tried to walk he winced again, it didn't hurt too much but still, he was having a hard time.

"You don't have to be so stubborn anymore." Said Nica.

Nica put Eddo's arm on her shoulder and led the man to walk. Eddo's face immediately turned red.

"Ed, what's wrong with your face? Fever? Ouch, how come it's like this, I'll call Aaron again." Nica looked around looking for Aaron but Aaron had nowhere to go.

"No...it's okay." Eddo was embarrassed.

"Really?" Said Nica.

"That's true." Said Eddo.

"Just go slowly." Said Nica.

"Yes." Said Eddo.

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"So now you guys are okay?" Thomas asked as soon as he saw Eddo and Nica get back together.

The three of them were enjoying lunch in the campus cafeteria.

"Yeah, fighting for more than 3 days is a sin," said Eddo.

"You two have been indifferent to each other for more than three weeks," said Thomas. It's really surprising, usually, Eddo and Nica don't take that long when they're angry. The reason for their anger is not clear.

"Hehe, yes." Eddo scratched his head uncomfortably.

"There's no need to talk about it," said Nica.

Yup... The two guys didn't want to explain why they were enemies. Let the important thing is they have made up again.

Soon, Mai and Ivani joined them. The faces of the two girls immediately became happy when they saw two figures who had not been seen together for about three weeks suddenly appeared here.

"Wow, Eddo is back... It's good that Nica isn't gloomy anymore," said Ivani while glancing at Nica.

"Tch... Who's gloomy, it's normal." Nica who felt offended immediately protested.

"Yeee... As long as Eddo isn't around, your face is bent, it's easy to get angry again." Ivani kept talking.

"Van?" Eddo's eyes for some reason lit up hearing Ivani's story.

Nica glared at Ivani but Ivani didn't care.

"Just ask Mai," Ivani said.

Mai who was offended, nodded her head, confirming Ivani's words. Eddo smiled, if it was Mai who said he would believe it. Among the five of them, only Mai would not be able to lie.

"Don't be angry anymore, it's not fun, you know," said Mai.

"She's not angry anymore," said Eddo, while Nica was still acting nonchalant by looking away and rolling her eyes.

"So remember when you were at school, yes, if it was like this," said Nica later.

Either to divert the conversation or remember their school days. At school, the five of them always gathered together just like now.

"Yes, so I want to go back to school," said Mai. Her eyes wandered remembering those days.

"Enjoy college ah, because you don't need to wear a uniform," Ivani chimed in.

"And when I was in college, I was only able to practice karate." Said Ivani again.

Ivani beamed, her last words didn't make any sense at all. There is a training schedule this afternoon. Ivani's face has been shining since morning just because of that.

"If you just practice, you're excited," quipped Thomas.

Even though there had been an impromptu 'quiz', Ivani's face was still cheerful. Really. Ivani who was quipped even stuck out her tongue.

"Have a good practice, I'm not training anymore," Eddo suddenly said.

"Why?" asked Mai.

"Mmm... Looks like it doesn't fit, hehe." Said Eddo.

"Eddo gave up after spraining his leg yesterday," Nica teased.

Eddo's face turned red, embarrassed.

"Oh, I'm sorry... Is it okay, Ed? Van... Just stop, then what if you get injured too?" Mai is worried.

"It's okay, Mai. Thanks," said Eddo.

"I don't want to, I'll be fine, I can do it," Ivani said very confidently in contrast to Mai who doubted it. According to Mai, Ivani was too pushy.

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I don't think Mai has ever seen Ivani act like this just because of a man. Ivani patiently followed the karate training even though Mai saw it as very uncomfortable. Ivani always looks happy and tries to find a way to be close to Aaron and as a friend, Mai is also dragged into Ivani's mission.

How could she not, Ivani forced her to accompany her whenever she had a karate training schedule. Even though Mai doesn't really like martial arts, just seeing it is horrifying. But Mai can't refuse let alone protest, well Mai is the hardest to say 'no' even to something she doesn't want or something she doesn't mind doing. The reason she felt bad or could not bear it.

As a result, Mai just becomes a mosquito between her friends and crush. It's not too bad either because Aaron always invites her to chat so Mai doesn't feel alone with her best friend who is in love.

The more they met and the longer they had known him, Mai began to see Aaron as a friendly and pleasant person. The strange impression and goosebumps every time she saw his brown eyes slowly disappear. For some reason, she had felt suspicious and uncomfortable before even though she didn't know Aaron.

It's no wonder why Aaron has become so popular, it's his friendly and fun demeanor that has earned him many friends and is liked by many. He has many friends, both male and female. Wherever the man went, there would always be someone who greeted him and Aaron would return their greetings at least with a sweet smile that would make Ivani fall in love. It's also a bit strange to see a friendly and popular man seems to be still single, with all the advantages he has, it seems that the man can get whatever he wants. Maybe the gossip is true, the man can't move on from his ex-girlfriend but that's none of Mai's business.

Unlike his cousin who is no less popular. Riven took advantage of his popularity, good looks, and of course his wealth. Many girls like to be around him and may wish to be special in his heart. Riven granted their wishes, approached and seduced them, making them his lovers but their relationship usually only lasted a few days, a week, or less than a month according to rumors. Surprisingly, even though he is known as a man who likes to break girls' hearts, there are still those who are willing to be his girlfriend. If it's like this the girl is stupid or the man is too 'crocodile'.

How difficult is it to resist the charm of a Riven?

Because of that charm, Thomas warned Mai not to get too close to Riven, the reason being that Mai was too innocent, afraid that she would be tempted by Riven's trickery. Mai scowled when she heard this, she may be innocent but that doesn't mean she is stupid. After all, Riven's taste is not that of a girl like Mai. But of course, Thomas's worries made Mai happy. That means Thomas cares and cares for her right.