“Hello, puwedeng pa favor?”
It’s lunch break, and I’m sitting with my friends. They were talking about someone who had asked for advice from them. I quietly listened as I didn’t know much about this person. But from their perspective and story, I think he’s in for one hell of a ride.
I guess he’s a shy kid like me. I was on a summer camp tour in China with him once, if he were friendly, he would’ve talked to me. Not that I’m friendly myself. I think he’s quite fluent in Chinese. I remembered seeing him in class 7, which means he’s mastery is not bad. At that time, he was still small.
Flashback to one time in my youth, I just came back from the bathrooms. I saw a commotion in the hallways and heard an angry, ripping noise. I saw him rip his Chinese book apart and throw it in the trash. Later, our teacher came and dragged him to the office. After that, I kept thinking about the incident, how he was brave enough to rip his book, and what they quarrel about. It must be big because he was really angry. He was usually friendly and had a kind face. He didn’t buy another Chinese book even after the supervisor herself told him to do so.
Okay, he is kind of weird. Not weird but embarrassing, I don’t even know him, yet I feel second-hand embarrassment. Is he always like this? I want to ask my friends. I want to know what he thinks when he bumped hands with her. You gotta be crazy to react to little things. It’s between amusing and embarrassing. Well, love is love.
He’s strong despite his thin physique. He carries two bags at once and glances at the floor most of the time. From numerous community service shifts with him, I already know he’s a good person. He keeps insisting on passing most of the bags to him so the girls won’t break a sweat. Too much of a gentleman if I were to voice my opinion. The feminist side of me is baffled; no male in this world is as helpful and kind as him.
If I were to imagine his life before I knew him, I think he would be shy but friendly. I always envy him for having lots of friends and acquaintances. He seems fun to be with too. Before I knew him, I felt like I’m the only one who didn't know him. I always hear him from my friends’ stories, so I imagined what he is like countless times. The topic is always about him and his crush. By that time, I think the majority of our batch knew who he liked. I also kept wondering if he’s fine with a lot of people knowing. I know it’s very mortifying to know that a lot of people know your crush. It’s embarrassing to most. It’s like observing a species different from myself. Is it truly okay for a lot of people to know? If I have to guess what his family is like, I think he’s an only child, but his parents support him. That’s why he’s amiable at school. He’s the type of person to try everything and still be ready for more. He also has the speed to take on any sport. I wish I had his speed. But I think the things he’s willing to try cross the line at singing and dancing.
Considering everything about him, his morals, his actions, I deem it safe to message him. I only have a favor to ask him anyway. I don’t usually like doing this, but it’s for my friend. I want to ask him to write a message for her. I think he would do it anyway.
“Hello, puwedeng pa favor?”
(Hello, can I ask for a favor?)
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