[Daonuea’s POV]
“Aw Come on.”
“Ai Nay. I have to go.” I trudge behind him. Me and Nay (actually his name is Nonee, but I like to call him Nay because it would not make me seem like a moron) are heading to the Moon and Stars dormitory. I’ve heard from my seniors that it’s very comfortable, even though it’s a shared room. I don’t have a problem with sharing a room with other people but…
“Have you met yet?”
“Uhm well… yeah.”
“You look unkept for wiping your eyes dryvwith tissues."
“I saw the picture.” I looked at the sky as my legs kept walking. The sky in Thailand and Germany are different. The sky there is three shades darker, but the clouds weren’t many and the stars aren’t as beautiful as here.
“Try to survive out there. Call if you feel like crying.”
“Men don’t cry.”
“Oh ho, then I will not answer the phone 2-3 times.”
“Nay, look into my eyes. I’ll be fine.” I hugged him, my best friend in life. Even when I moved to Germany in 11th grade and then back to Thailand, we were still close. We talked the whole time. He patted my head and told me to take care of yourself and not make anyone worry.
“Remember to eat on time. After taking a bath, you must dry your hair before you sleep or else the pillow will be moldy. Other people will not be friends with you if it’s dirty, understand?”
“Yes.” I replied with an annoyed and provocative tone that Pokpong had taught me. Pokpong is another friend of mine, his face is very weak. Today, he has to go shopping for the faculty. He’s a bit of a naughty kid who teaches me fun things, and of course, it’s all very boring.
“What are you implying? Come on, let’s fight.”
“Fight what?”
“It’s your whole world”, He made a bored face before waving goodbye to me and handing me my luggage. I sighed, jumped and hugged Nay again, like sticking my legs around his waist like a monkey. If you have a lover later, what can you do?
“See you later, Nuea. You are the face of the faculty so do well.”
“Love you, Nay.”
“Acting like you’re going to die. I can go down and zip up my pants, everyone is looking at me.” Nay brushed me off like a slug. I said goodbye so many times that he irritably raised his middle finger in my face.
I let out a long sigh. I have to give it a try. P’Fah would be very proud to know that I am the Moon candidate of my Faculty. I pulled my luggage away. The sound of the wheels colliding with something made me very uncomfortable.
“Do you need help?” Someone said behind my back. I turned to look at that person, rummaging through my mind to recall what this person’s name was. Uhmm…
“No need. I can carry it on my own. Thank you, John.”
“Sean -_- "
“Huh, I’m sorry.” I folded my hands apologetically for fear of being punched. This guy is much bigger than the other boys, and his hair is cut shorter than the norm. What should I do? The seniors of the previous year teased me that the Moon of this year’s faculty was already chosen in advance. That person will move back from very far away (I am from Germany), will have a name starting with the letter D and have a height of no more than 177 cm (I am 176.5 cm).
Oohhh... I am this year’s Moon because of the prophecy of last year’s president that was written in a small jar. But when my parents ask, I will I was chosen because I'm handsome everywhere.
“You brought a lot of stuff."
“I don’t know. Nay packed for me.”
“Lover?”
“Well yeah. Nay said so.” When Nay and I were in the car, he told me very carefully that if anyone asks if I have girlfriend, just answer that my lover is Nay Silpakama, first year, dating for 5 years. We started dating in my birthday (because it’s easy to remember).
“Did you hear it, Tee? He has a lover.” Sean turned to look at his friend. It is the Moon of the Faculty of Architecture. I greet Maitee with a smile, the only person I can remember the name of. Just remember the strange name. He gave me a hopeless look as he boredly dragged his luggage towards the ground floor of the building.
“Tee, are you angry with us?”
“Nonsense.”
“Then let’s go.” Sean and I went down to where the others were waiting. We were both stuffed with fruit and juice in our hards before pushing our backs to walk and sit towards where the others are gathered
“Nuea, I thought you were lost.”
“Ting, I didn’t get lost. No need to mention.”
“Okay, But I really thought you wouldn’t make it here.”
“Nay was with so I won’t be lost.”
“A true husband indeed.”
“Something like thaaaattttt.” I lengthened the sentence with annoyance before my ear was pinched. Actually, Ting is a person with a very modern lifestyle. In the science department, I will call you brother and sister, But if you say Moon and Star, you should keep it a little bit, the seniors will grade this.
As for me, I don’t worry about this. Since I don’t have to answer questions directly for the most part, that shouldn’t be a problem for anyone. Kind of like that.
“Nuea, seriously, you and Nay aren'treally a thing, am I wrong?”
“No, there’s someone in my heart.”
“Who?”
“P’Fah's friend.” I said as I have a piece of cake that a senior gave me earlier. I put everything in my mouth. I don’t want anyone to be sad. I will eat well.
“Your brother’s name is Fah?”
“Okay, everyone is full. I would like to inform you about a few things and then give everyone time to pack.” When I was about to answer Ting when P’Tim interrupted. I swallowed back what I was going to say and then went back to my seat with Ting. I sat next to Maitee, who seemed to be angry with something. We still haven’t really talked to each other properly.
Next to him was another Moon from the Faculty of Medicine.
“The name’s Typhoon.”
“Daonuea.” I replied with a smile. Maybe he introduced me first because he knew I didn’t remember anyone’s name.
“I would like to announce the list of people who will share the room together. If you have to sleep in the wall, you have to accept it, don’t be sad.”
“Nuea, who do you think will win as the Moon this time?”
“Umm… Maitee, Typhoon?” I pouted my lips at someone who was also pouting the same way I did.
“Khabkleun, 1000%.”
“Oh right, I forgot.”
“Daonuea, raise your hand 'Nong. Hello.”
“Hey, did he call me?” I smiled dryly and quietly raised my hand. I was busy chatting with the others I forgot to listen.
“Daonuea, locker number 4.”
“Okay, thank you."
“Typhoon, number 5.”
“Hey, we'll be on the same room. Sorry in advance, I sleep hard.”
“There’s a way to sleep without tossing around.”
“How?”
“Hey, Typhoon, I know you. Stop it.
“Tell me, I want to know.”
“Then let’s start the conversation again. I nodded before we reset our conversation.
“Sorry, I often roll over when I sleep.”
“Just embrace yourself. You won’t be tossing around then :-)"
“Oh ho ho, ai Phoon.” I laughed until my eyes became narrowed when I suddenly noticed someone sitting on the far left side. The feeling of having ants crawling in me made me pat Maitee’s thigh.
“Who’s on locker number 3?”
“Aren’t you paying attention, Nuea?”
“That’s what Phoon just said.”
“Throw it away and create it.”
“Tell me, I want to know who'll sleep next to us.” I prayed with all my heart to God. Anyone in this world will do, except… that person, or else I will have to call and cry with Nay every day.
“That’s Kleun.”
That’s why Typhoon said.
“Khabkleun, the most handsome moon contestant.”
Do not pray to God because He will not answer.
☆★☆★
TL notes:
> I'm a bit surprised that the novel Sean and the Sean from the series are very different, at least in my opinion, Sean from the series doesn't match the description here. 🤭
> OG ship, #NayNuea sailing for 5 years already 🥳
> A few reasons why I love reading the novel version of some series is because I get to see some scenes that the series adaptation robbed us. 🤭
Hello, from the part 1, I used the term Moon Star Contest. But I edited it as Moon and Star Contest. Moon is the title for boy freshmen, Star is for the girl freshmen.