4. Blank Form

The next day at school, Elyn was visited by the class president who seemed to have been waiting for her arrival. A blank sheet of paper Sihan handed to her.

“This is the registration form for school club Activities. School rules say, every student is required to follow the club without exception. So you'd better join the club soon, otherwise your active point at school could be empty.” 

Finished talking, Sihan immediately passed. He just does his job without talking much. Even Elyn hadn't had time to sit in her chair.

At that moment someone walked past Elyn, a soft refreshing fragrance of perfume smelled from the presence. The figure that captivated half of Elyn's breath, although they were both women but obviously very different. Ideal posture, tall as a model. The beauty that radiates from the hair to the tips of her feet. How the men were not struck, even Elyn as the girl alone admired her in an instant. The perfection of the figure, especially the face that Elyn saw for the first time. The owner of perfection is none other than Jasmine Caroline. They are in the same class. 

Elyn didn't notice it at all yesterday, too nervous on the first day to be indifferent to the surroundings. After all, Carol is the type who is silent and calm like a stream of river water when in class. Unlike the existence of Anthony who seemed to always ask for the attention of people around wherever he went in the school environment. How not, it's all because of the gang that is always with him.

"Hey," said Elyn. “Who is that girl?” couldn't help but wonder.

"Carol?" Vivian mentioned the name of the girl Elyn meant. She smiling, felt familiar with Elyn's reaction, although it was usually shown by men. “Her Nickname Is Rapunzel.”

“Because of her long flowing hair?" Guess Elyn, Vivian shook her head. “So?”

“Because she was a princess who lived high and aloof.” said Vivian. 

Such a beautiful girl why has a sad nickname Elyn thought. But indeed she can feel, Carol gives the impression of being difficult to approach and keep her distance from those around her.

***

At lunch break, it was sad that Elyn had to eat lunch alone in the school cafeteria. But her sadness did not last long when she saw the expanse of food offerings like a buffet-level star hotel. SOPA facilitates students ' lunch with quality assurance of organic vegetables and the best quality red meat menu. Elyn was confused to choose the menu for lunch.

 “Oh! Hey you," called an aunt. “The face I just saw, so you’re the famous transfer students, huh?”

“Yes, me?” Elyn felt confused when she suddenly scooped brown rice onto her plate.

With an enthusiastic tone and a friendly smile. “Go on. Eat a lot, Hm!” Aunt's hands were busy scooping the side dishes that filled Elyn's plate. “Here, let's try the main menu today. You like local food, right?”

"Huh? Yes I’m.” Obviously a very friendly attitude at first met made Elyn clumsy. It was the first time Elyn felt the hospitality in this school. “Thank you...” smile is awkward.

“Are you eating lunch by yourself? Where are your friends?” 

This time Elyn smiled bitterly. Aunt immediately spun from behind the table and walked out of the kitchen. Elyn was surprised that the aunt was walking closer, grabbed Elyn's hand to come with her. 

“Come, let's sit together.” They finally sat down together and it was just the beginning. “The kids here may look indifferent and seem cold, but that's just their outward appearance. Because here  we rarely meet strangers like you, dear. It may take time for them to open up. So take it easy, don't be discouraged...”

“No, ma'am, I'm the same just like them, I guess...” This time Elyn even got support.

“How is the dish to your taste?” It seems that Aunt did want to hear comments about her cooking.

“Uhuk!” Eating alone, especially considering that it really makes it difficult for Elyn to digest her food even though it tastes amazingly good. “It reminds me of my grandmother's cooking at home.”

"Ahaha. That's it! The taste is exactly what I wanted! The richness of the taste of our cultural heritage archipelago, makes us nostalgic right?” 

Again Elyn could only give an awkward smile. Aunt’s canteen looked at her intently. “If you don't have a friend to talk to or need the help for anything, hmm–your name…” can't recall the name.

“I'm Evelyn, just call Elyn.” It would be disrespectful if Elyn did not introduce herself after being greeted in a friendly and accompanied manner like this.

“Ah right, Elyn. If you need help or have any questions just come here, don't hesitate! okay?” Aunt nursed Elyn's Palm, and gave support.

If the question is, right now she has one. “I heard that every student is required to participate in club Activities. This morning I was given a form to complete the registration for the club I chose.”

That afternoon, who thought Elyn got an unexpected interlocutor, a canteen aunt was happy to explain the question that had been on Elyn's mind since this morning.

“Ah club! That's right. The school wants all students to be active and busy, developing their potential interests and talents. It's even better when they can achieve something, don't you think?” An enthusiastic tone was heard again.

But Elyn didn't think so. If indeed she has time to spend participating in club activities, it is better for her to use it for studying the subject matter she is not good enough at. 

"Hm Is there a club that is not too busy with the schedule of activities or something like that?”

“Huh, why?” Aunt confused, this first time got a question like the one Elyn asked.

Elyn thinks the excuse sounds reasonable. “Because I only live alone with my mother, so I want to be able to spend more time at home with her.” In heart she feels sorry for using mother's as an excuse for personal gain.

“I see... I think there is a club that fits the criteria you are looking for.” Aunt tried to remember.

Elyn was obviously very curious. “Really? What Club?”

“School research Club. I haven't heard of them in a while, it could be that the club is in a vacuum at the moment. But dear, you  can check yourself in the Information section or come to the club room directly.” Aunt finished her explanation.

“Thank You Very Much Ma’am for the information.” This time Elyn's smile seemed sincere. Seeing that Elyn's lunch was almost over and the break time was also about to end.Aunt went back into the kitchen. Elyn tried to finish a large portion of her lunch until it was clean, because that was the teaching in her family―not to throw away food. In the distance Anthony and the gang enter the canteen. 

“With the remaining break time running out, did he just plan to start lunch?” Elyn has no idea. But actually, it's none of her business anyway. Elyn just doesn't need to witness this behavior if she doesn't like it, simple as that.

But then a small incident happened in the Canteen, before Elyn had time to escape from there. A boy accidentally bumped into Anthony when the boy got up from the desk about to leave. Unfortunately, why should that person be Anthony. Although the spill of leftover food survived from soiling his uniform and only littered the floor. But somehow they still had physical contact and almost Anthony's uniform was a victim.

“S-SORRY!!"

Obviously the student immediately panicked and apologized, because Anthony's aggressive behavior was very famous. But Anthony’s minions did not let the incident pass and finished with only an apology.

In an instant the incident became the spectacle of all the attendees who were in the cafeteria. The entrance bell rang but no one moved from there, as if their ears were deaf and only their eyes were working. Everyone was holding their breath due to the tense atmosphere, things felt even worse for the person who bumped into Anthony.

“You think just apologizing solves everything, huh!” No, it wasn't Anth who shouted but Mark, a person who could be considered Anthony's right hand in the gang.

“Don't! hold up, your anger. Remember what Vivian told you.” Inner Elyn refrained from interfering.