Hatori Imas
New Friends

I walked along the city park enjoying the beautiful weather that morning. Yes, this Sunday I try to do other activities and try to pamper myself for a moment to unwind from my daily activities.

As I stepped further into the city park, my gaze was fixed on a girl sitting on a park bench with a book in her hand. His face was calm and focused on what he was reading. I was interested and decided to approach him.

"May I join?" ask with a friendly smile.

The girl raised her head and smiled while nodding. "Of course, please sit down. The weather is beautiful today, isn't it?"

I sat down next to him and we started talking about the book he was reading. We shared a similar interest in fauna and found that we had a lot in common in our reading preferences. Our conversation continued so naturally, as if we had known each other for a long time.

The girl introduces herself as Santi, a young writer who is trying to make her dream come true. He told me about his love for words and his desire to share stories through his writings. I was fascinated by his passion and dedication.

As time went on, we got to know each other more and more. We went for a walk and spent time together. I learned a lot from Santi about creativity, perseverance, and the passion to follow dreams.

Those days are filled with excitement and adventure. We explore new places, taste delicious food, and enjoy a simple moment together. The time with Santi was so pleasant and refreshing. He made me forget the fatigue and stress for a moment, giving me time to feel pure happiness.

"Gold, from then on I kept telling the story, now it's your turn. Tell me what your activities are." Said Santi while enjoying the snack we just bought.

"Well, I'm a student from one of the high schools in a village near here, called Spotaker High School. I'm looking for eels and I'm trying to grow my business online." I explained in detail about my daily activities.

Santi listened enthusiastically as I told her about my daily activities. He seemed interested and asked more about the online eel sales business that I was developing.

"I'm very impressed with your initiative, Imas. How did you get interested in eels and what made you decide to start this business?" ask Santi with interest.

I smiled and replied, "Initially, my interest in eels began when I attended school activities related to the environment. I learned about the importance of maintaining ecosystems and wildlife conservation. At that time, I discovered how important the role of eels in maintaining the balance of the environment and also as economic resources. And, believe me in disbelief, I enjoy the thrill of eel hunting."

"My mom told me to turn my hobby into an income, and then I started to learn more about eels, visit eel farms, and learn from experts in their field. I realized that there was considerable demand for fresh eels, especially among restaurants and local seafood markets. That's when I decided to start an eel selling business online" I continued.

Santi seemed impressed by my dedication and expressed his support. He gave me the impetus to continue growing my business and sharing my success stories with others through my writings.

"Gold, I truly admire your passion and your courage to pursue your dreams. I'm sure you'll succeed in this business as well as in writing your stories. Come on, keep working and never give up" said Santi excitedly.

"I'm not interested in the world of writing, I just do what I find interesting to myself." I told Santi.

Santi looked at me in astonishment. "But, Imas, everyone has a unique and interesting story to tell. Maybe you haven't found the right way to convey it, but I'm sure there's something inside of you that others can inspire. Never underestimate your potential."

I pondered for a moment at Santi's words. Maybe he's right. Maybe there's something I can share with others, though not through writing like Santi did. Maybe I can inspire others with my fondness for eels or with stories of my adventures searching for eels around the village.

"I'll think about it, Santi," I said with a smile. "Who knows, maybe I can find new ways to share my activities and hobbies with others."

As the conversation grew more interesting, my phone suddenly rang. "Ohh. I'm sorry, my girlfriend called." I stayed away from Santi to answer the phone from Usep.

"I'm at the City Park, Usep. You're here if you want to see me." I said enthusiastically.

After talking for a while with Usep, I returned to Santi with a smile. "Sorry, that's my boyfriend, Usep. He wants to join us in the city park. I hope you don't mind."

Santi smiled kindly. "Of course not, Imas. I'm excited to meet Usep and get to know more new friends."

Moments later, Usep arrived at the city park. I introduced Usep to Santi, and they quickly engaged in a pleasant conversation. Santi invites the two of them to take a walk and explore the city park.

We walked around, laughed, and shared stories with each other. Our conversation became increasingly lively with the presence of Usep. We enjoy the moments together, photograph the beautiful scenery, and enjoy togetherness in the still beautiful weather.

Time passed by so quickly, and it was time to part ways. Although we had just met, we felt like we had spent some precious time together. We exchanged phone numbers and promised to meet again on another occasion.

On the way home, Usep whispered as he spread his sweet smile to me. "Gold, I found a herd of eels that could supply our business." He was so excited to share the happy news.

Hearing the happy news from Usep about the discovery of an eel cattle town that could supply our business, I felt very enthusiastic. A smile could not escape my face because I realized that this was a great opportunity for our online eel sales business.

"Are you serious, Usep? That's amazing news!" I said with great joy.

Usep nodded while laughing. "Yes, Imas, I'm serious. I have done some research and found a reliable eel manufacturer with good quality. They can supply fresh eel with sufficient quantity to meet our customers' demand."

We discussed further about the possibility of cooperation with the eel livestock city. We cover things like price, quality, delivery range, and other requirements to consider.

"Do you think that this will be the right move for our business, Imas?" ask Usep seriously.

I looked for a moment before answering. "Honestly, Usep, I'm very excited about this opportunity. If the eel cattle croupier can meet the requirements and provide reliable supply, it will help us develop the eel sales business significantly. We have to do further evaluation and make the right decision, but I feel optimistic about the potential of this cooperation."

Usep smiled with satisfaction at my answer. "I also feel that way, Imas. We've done a good job of growing this business."

We talked about the next plans for our business and shared new ideas. Our passion and passion are blazing, as we see a bright future for our online eel sales efforts.

When I finally got home, I thanked Usep for giving me the good news. We promise to continue to work together, conduct further research, and take the necessary actions to grow our business.

We didn't realize that our conversations and activities were being watched by Tony who still held a grudge against Usep.