The lunch break basketball match was a thrilling encounter, full of adrenaline and unexpected camaraderie. With its conclusion, Foze bade farewell to his senior mentor, Jap, after a light-hearted discussion about navigating high school life. Meanwhile, Inn, lost in his thoughts, pondered about his elusive mentor, Pathn.
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"Maybe I should reach out to him,"
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Inn thought. His mind was touched with uncertainty. He had the means to contact Pathn - social media platforms like Line or Instagram - but he was aware of Pathn's reserved nature. Inn found himself mulling over his options, then decided,
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"Or I should connect with my other mentor first, P'Nok. She might be easier to reach."
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After the afternoon classes had concluded, marking the end of their first day at school, Inn managed to catch Nok for a brief chat. Although she seemed a bit introverted, her demeanor wasn't unapproachable. But Inn could sense a significant gap in their communication - he found it challenging to reach common ground with Nok, her nerdy persona contrasting with his athletic interests.
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"Hi Nong-Inn," she greeted him, adjusting her glasses.453Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaNi6kdbP7x
"You look great in the school uniform. How was your first day?"
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"Thanks, P'Nok. It was great,"
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Inn replied, grateful for her acknowledgment. Their small talk continued, and Inn finally mustered the courage to inquire about Pathn.
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"Ah, Pathn," Nok recalled. "He's also one of your mentors, right?" She continued, "You could try texting him, but I'm not sure he'll answer. He's not really active on social media. But you know, he's the captain of the school's judo team. He's often at the judo practice room on the far side of the gymnasium. You might find him there."
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Inn raises an eyebrow at this new information. "P'Pathn, a judo captain?" He repeated, mulling it over. The picture started to make sense in his head. P'Pathn was athletic and had a certain disciplined aura about him. A thought struck him, and he turned to Foze, who had been quietly observing their conversation. Nok nodded, her eyes hidden behind her glasses.
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"Alright, Nong-Inn, feel free to contact me anytime you need help,"
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she said, bidding him farewell. Inn thanked her and then turned to find Foze watching the exchange with quiet interest.
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"She seems intelligent," Foze remarked, referring to Nok.
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"Yes, she is," Inn agreed, deep in thought.
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"But also a bit hard to reach," Foze observed. "Actually, both your mentors seem a bit elusive."
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Inn couldn't help but agree. "Yeah, it seems so," he said, his handsome face thoughtful. However, his demeanor soon changed, a smile replacing the pensive frown.
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"But for now, let's focus on the ramen we planned. I'm starting to get hungry."
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"Alright, let's go,"
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Foze replied, his shy smile transforming into one of anticipation as they joined the throng of students making their way out of the school, marking the end of the first day.
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A week had drifted by since their first day at high school, yet Inn hadn’t managed to track down Pathn. Inn decided it was time he observed the judo team in action, hoping to encounter Pathn in his natural element.
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"Foze, you want to go and observe the judo practice room after our last class today?" Inn asked. There was a sense of intrigue in his voice, coupled with determination.
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"Sure," Foze responded, his reply hesitant but not due to a lack of interest. It was simply how Foze communicated - always giving himself room to process his thoughts.
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"Alright, for now, let's head to our lunch break basketball tournament." Inn grinned, his eyes sparkling with competitive spirit.
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Today, they had to form teams without the guidance of P'Jab and his juniors, who had other commitments. This led them to join forces with three third-year seniors, resulting in a charged atmosphere as some of the seniors on their team and the opposing side were longstanding rivals. The matches were heated, adrenaline soaring high as everyone gave their best. Inn, with Foze by his side, played with impressive strength and agility.
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During a memorable play, Inn made a powerful dunk. An opposing senior, attempting to block him, found himself outmatched by Inn's strength and ended up tumbling to the court. The score tallied in their favor, bringing victory for Inn's team. Annoyance flared on the senior's face as he struggled to his feet. He pointed a finger at Inn, a hostile glare in his eyes.
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"What are you doing, junior? Trying to roughhouse?"
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His voice was rough, the accusation hanging heavily in the air. Another senior on Inn's team jumped to his defense, his tone defensive.
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"You lost to a junior and now you're trying to start a fight? He was just playing by the rules."
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Inn gave a sheepish grin at the awkward confrontation, while Foze remained silent, unsure of how to react in the tense situation.
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The senior warned Inn, pointing threateningly at his face. Ignoring the angry senior, one of the seniors from Inn's team reassured him,
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"Don't mind him, Inn. He's an ass."
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