WARNING: In the spoiler are words or phrase's meaning.
t.n. : I added a lot of notes and some chara's introduction.
Only First Prolog and Epilog have this kind of chat-like template.
Second Prolog and Epilog are from third p.o.v while the rest are in first p.o.v.
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The group name '10-5' has been changed into 'We are Babylonian all' by RiskiSSSSSS.
RiskiSSSSSS:
> Woy! The one who had our class joined cm, who tf is it!
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> Woy⏤Similar to 'hey.'
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> CM⏤Classmeeting, a festival that is held after the exam each semester (6 month in Indonesia).
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> Come out!
> Why
> Just why!!! Why our class named BABYLONIAN ANJIRRR
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> (Anjing) Anjir⏤Or njir, means 'dog,' a cursing word to express any kind of emotion like 'fuck' I guess. Whether it is anger, frustration, excitement, confusion, anything.
i am beni:
> Wakakakakakakak we're babylonian, bro
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> Wakaka⏤Or wkwkwk, sounds of someone's laughter, imitating duck's sound which is annoying. Sometimes it is used to mock others like here.
Mirna Safitri:
> Anjir babylonian LOL
Lindaaa:
> Shit, that makes me remember Bu Idin
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> (Ibu) Bu⏤Means 'Mrs.' refer to an older woman.
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> t.n. Bu Idin is their Indonesian Language and homeroom teacher, yes, she taught about Babylonian Empire too, not the history but something more memorable. What a shame I forgot to add this tiny bit of story in the novel, maybe I'll make one here later on.
Cintya V:
> Pls what's with this alai name
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> Alai⏤Stand for Alahan dari lebai, means too much or overrate or overpraise or whatever with prefix over-
Andini Tasya:
> What if Bu Idin did it but had no idea what name was better and smh remember her own teaching about Babylonian and picked it up and the end JUST WHAT IF WKWKWKWK
metA:
> Silly Andin LMAO
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> Andin⏤Or Din, Andini Tasya's short name.
RiskiSSSSSS:
> It's so damn embarrassing to be laughed at by others, they said our class name is as arrogant as a pig :(
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> (Songong kek babi) As arrogant as a pig⏤A wordplay. The original phrase is songong kek tai or 'as arrogant as shit' but their class name is Babylonian⏤no, but Babilonia and has 'babi' in it which means 'pig.'
i am beni:
> Lah that's true tho? wkwkwk
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> Lah⏤In the front of a sentence used to express confusion, 'lah' after verb (E.g. oke lah⏤okay, sadar lah⏤realize, jelas lah⏤clear) is used to make it sound stronger, 'lah' at the end of a sentence (E.g. serah lu lah⏤up to you, biar bahagia lah⏤so that I'm happy, suka-suka gua lah⏤I do what I want) is used to express annoyance and you're not really willing to talk more.
The group name 'We are Babylonian all' has been changed into 'We are Babylonian? Truly?' by Pandu Winata.
Pandu Winata:
> Seriously?
Daniel J. :
> Sorry, I ran out of ideas, I happened seeing Bu Idin passed by that I remembered Babylonian
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> Rather than wasting my time dwelling, I just used that instead
Just Lisa:
> Dan, I don't get what your brain is made of
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> Dan⏤Or Dani, Daniel Juanda's short name.
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> (Gue gak paham isi otak lu itu gimana) I don't get what your brain is made of⏤Not literal meaning but to express her sarcasm for "How come you use such a brainless name."
BastttAz:
> Bgsd that cracks me up
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> (Bangsat) Bgsd⏤Or bgst, a cursing word. Similar to 'scoundrel' or 'bastard.'
Pandu Winata:
> I thought the one you love the most is Pa Muhsin, Dan. I just know now the one you love the most instead is Bu Idin
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> (Bapak) Pa⏤Or Pak, means 'Mr.' refer to an older man.
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> t.n. Pa Muhsin is their chemistry teacher with a soft voice that makes them feel sleepy with only one exception, that is Dani. That's why he jokingly said Dani loves Pa Muhsin the most.
RiskiSSSSSS:
> SHIT IS SHIT FOR SURE
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> (Tai emang tai deh ya) Shit is shit for sure⏤A cursing phrase, is used when you are annoyed others ignore you deliberately.
Andini Tasya:
> Lis, Dani's brain is made of memories of Ian shhh
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> Lis⏤Lisa's short name.
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> (Isi otak Dani kan Ian semua) Dani's brain is made of memories of Ian⏤She totally didn't get Lisa's sarcasm and replied it literally. Ian was suddenly mentioned because both Dani and Ian are rumored as a gay pair.
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> Shh⏤Shushing sound.
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> DAMN I AM SO CHEAP ANJIR WKWKWKWK
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> (Receh) Cheap⏤Means easily entertained or laugh because of random or weird jokes.
i am beni:
> Woy Du, let him be with Bu Idin
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> Du⏤Pandu Winata's short name.
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> If he were with Ian, he would be hibernating in the sea of deep wounds
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> (Terlelap dalam lautan luka dalam) He would be hibernating in the sea of deep wounds⏤Lyrics from the song 'Butiran Debu.'
PRendi:
> Just now I googled, it turns out Babylonian girls are okay, pass pass!
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> t.n. You know, Rendi is your typical horny boy.
i am beni:
> I'll be lost and can't find my way homeee
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> We are all babyloniaaaan
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> t.n. Once more, it's lyrics from 'Butiran Debu.'
yusufmansyur:
> Damn wjwjwj
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> Horny in next room Ren, not here
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> Ren⏤Pamungkas Rendi's short name.
Lindaaa:
> I am so cheap I swear WKWKWKWKWK
RiskiSSSSSS:
> Yall bacod I say
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> (Bacot) Bacod⏤Or bcd, means 'mouth' literally, but mostly used as a rude calling for people who talk too much. Similar to 'loudmouthed.'
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> I don't wanna play if the name weren't changed elahh
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> Elah⏤Has no definite meaning but here is used to make him sound more like "I'm begging you."
PRendi:
> Good for cleaning our eyes, Cup
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> Cup⏤or Ucup, Yusuf Mansyur's short name.
Daniel J. :
> Well, I’m sorry, but you guys are at fault too. Yesterday I asked bout it yet yall only read my chat.
Feraini:
> FVCK I JUST READ
RiskiSSSSSS:
> How shameful njir so shameful
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> (Malu njir malu) How shameful njir so shameful⏤Literally, he's so embarrassed by their class name that he cursed out loud.
Feraini:
> I swear, Dan. You’re so damn stupid wkwkwkwkwkkek
Daniel J. :
> Let it go, only for this cm
i am beni:
> Even if it is for the next cm, this lil bro is willing tho
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> (Dedek ini) This lil bro⏤Yes, he's calling himself like that. That one that makes you feel more disgusted.
Mirna Safitri:
> It’s kinda cute now that I dwell on it
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> The story has been illicitly taken; should you find it on Amazon, report the infringement.
RiskiSSSSSS:
> Your bald head is cute
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> (Ucul pala lu botak) Your bald head is cute⏤To express dissatisfaction or disagreement strongly. If someone said "He's so sweet" and then you disagree, you can say "Your bald head is sweet."
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> Yall really willing when our futsal team plays, everyone shouts, FIGHTING PIGS! OUGHT TO PLAY THE BEST! when cheering us?
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> Sorry but I’m not that thick skin
Mirna Safitri:
> Bitch pls LMAO
yusufmansyur:
> They were joking, it’s just you Ki too sensitive like girls' coming month
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> Ki⏤Or Iki, Riski's short name.
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> (Cewe datang bulan) Girls' coming month⏤Girls are on their period.
RiskiSSSSSS:
> Cuih
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> Cuih⏤Spitting sound.
Iq has changed the group icon.
Marselalex:
> Fuck you Iqbal, we both have no problem so please don’t look for problems
RiskiSSSSSS:
> YOU, AN OLYMPIAD KID! WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THE PAIN IN MY CHEST
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> t.n. Ucup is a part of the science olympiad club. So, yes, he's an olympiad kid.
i am beni:
> WAH WAH PHOTO FROM WHEN IS IT O MS. QUEEN
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> Wah⏤To exclaim amazement, similar to 'wow.'
Marselalex has removed Iq from the group.
yusufmansyur:
> Eh you also have no idea how much it hurts when I memorized formulas, yet it's wasted in the competition bc what's out is a different topic
RiskiSSSSSS:
> I KNOW WHEN IS IT CMERE BEN LET'S DISCUSS IT TOGETHER
Elisabeth A. :
> That means you’re stupid, Cup
Marselalex has changed the group icon.
RiskiSSSSSS:
> You’re a dead meat, Cup. Eli is here
PRendi:
> Cmere come closer, let’s find out together
Marselalex:
> The three of you, don't stop bacot so that I can kick you out like someone
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> Sela is urging Iki, Beni and Rendi to talk more so she has justification to kick them out of the group like Iqbal.
i am beni:
> .....
PRendi:
> Eh my mom called me, wait a sec
RiskiSSSSSS:
> Better to ask Tian, the source itself, I will not interfere
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> t.n. Yes. Beni is silent, Rendi lies and runs away, while Iki throws the bullet to Tian.
Marselalex:
> Tian shut up
BastttAz:
> ...
Andini Tasya:
> OHH THAT’S WHEN WE WERE AT THE TOP TWO WEEKS AGO, RIGHT SEL? THE ONE WHEN YOU FORGOT UGHH IT’S BETTER NOT TO SAY
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> t.n. She's slow-witted like Iki.
Marselalex has removed Andini Tasya from the group.
RiskiSSSSSS:
> WAHHH ANDIN YOU’RE MY MUSE
PRendi:
> Anjir why the remove, Andin isn’t finished talking yet
RiskiSSSSSS:
> ...
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> Yah it's deleted
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> Yah⏤Expression used for showing sadness, sometimes eagerness (E.g. Lemme join, kay? Yah? Yah?), similar to 'well.'
Marselalex:
> Anyone else?
i am beni:
> Be careful you guys cursed by Malin Kundang
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> Malin Kundang⏤Character from folklore 'Malin Kundang' about him cursed into stone by his own mother because he was ashamed of his mother's existence and won't admit he is her son.
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> t.n. He explicitly said that Sela's anger is as frightening as Malin Kundang's mother so they should be careful.
yusufmansyur:
> El, our brain capacity from the factory itself is totally different :’)
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> El⏤Or Eli, Elisabeth Angela's short name.
RiskiSSSSSS:
> I'm too curious that I feel insomniac, what bout watching movies
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> t.n. Iki is curious about the story about the photo posted by Iqbal (Iq). Because no one tells him about it, he will dwell on it so much that he cannot sleep, so yeah, insomniac.
> I tell you, he's so slow-witted.
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> Yes or no, Ren?
i am beni:
> Nonono, I mean Malin Kundang’s mommy
PRendi:
> Wait a sec, Ki. My mom called again
RiskiSSSSSS:
> Eh answer me first, you still have some shows, right Ren?
PRendi:
> Ofc
Daniel J. has invited Andini Tasya and Iq to join the group.
RiskiSSSSSS:
> Is there some French one? I wanna watch while eating some baguette given by next door
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> t.n. Baguette is French bread, he asked for a French movie to make him feel like in France itself. What a brain he has.
Daniel J. :
> Sel, selo. They’re just joking, don’t be so emotional
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> Selo⏤Or selow or woles, from 'slow' means take it easy.
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> t.n. Dani is not Dani if he didn't poke his nose everywhere.
Iq has joined the group.
Elisabeth A. :
> You have no better name, Dan? Babel or atom
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> Or quantum whatsoever
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> t.n. She's not really asking for a better name, she's just being sarcastic.
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> That’s why I’m saying you’re stupid, Cup
PRendi:
> Cmere to my place
Daniel J. :
> I’ve run out of ideas, what can I do, El?
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> t.n. Dani knows Eli is being sarcastic.
i am beni:
> WKWKWKWKW UCUP STUPID
RiskiSSSSSS:
> Lah didn’t you say you were called by your mom wth
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> t.n. Yes, Iki thinks Rendi is really called by his mom.
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> YOU JUST KNEW THAT UCUP IS STUPID?
i am beni:
> IDIOT
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> IDIO
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> IDI
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> ID
Marselalex:
> a bcd
RiskiSSSSSS:
> I
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> t.n. He continued Beni's because Beni is silent after Sela came out.
Iq:
> Mm, should I introduce myself first?
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> t.n. When someone is new in a group chat, usually they introduce themselves.
yusufmansyur:
> You’re both idiots, pigs
PRendi:
> Oh yeah, I forgot my mom just called earlier
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> t.n. He's too lazy to explain it to Iki.
Daniel J. :
> Just you all, why are you all talking about other people’s life? You all have your own life.
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> t.n. Can you relate when you write a long chat and it fails but you forget to check it because you reply to others and it is finally sent when the topic itself is far up away.
i am beni:
> Dan, we have changed the topic already?
BastttAz:
> Sel lemme pick you up, to Wendis
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> Wendis⏤Wendy's, a fast food restaurant. Indonesian people usually like to write words as how they are spelled (E.g. Gugel⏤google, mekdi⏤McDonald, kaepce⏤KFC, watsap⏤WhatsApp).
Pandu Winata:
> Dan, check your pc
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> Pc⏤Personal chat.
Iq:
> You’re quarantined yet you’re still wandering around, Yan. If Bu Idin found out, you'll be slid to death
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> Yan⏤Or Tian, Bastian Azriel's short name.
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> (Mampus lu disleding) You'll be slid to death⏤Literal meaning is you'll fall and injured because someone tackle your leg but it's a expression similar to 'beaten to a pulp.'
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> t.n. Tian is quarantined for a physics competition.
Andini Tasya has joined the group.
Andini Tasya:
> WAH SO CRUEL I WAS KICKED OUT
RiskiSSSSSS:
> Yauda si, we’re idiots together then
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> (Ya udah sih) Yauda si⏤To express that you yield and let others do whatever they want.
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> t.n. He has no idea why Ucup is angry after him and Beni tease Ucup, so he kindly appeases Ucup.
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> Eh anyone has a hugging teletubbies sticker?
Lindaaa:
> The sticker has been sent.
RiskiSSSSSS:
> There it is
BastttAz:
> I’m not you, skipping class but get caught right away
RiskiSSSSSS:
> That’s the first time I found out that there are people who have no talent skipping school
i am beni:
> There was an idiot who wanted to skip class in the middle of Pa Budi’s lesson
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> t.n. Pa Budi is their math teacher, strict and likes to give them homework as many as he can.
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> I feel stupid
Iq:
> THAT WAS ONLY ONCE ALSO IT WASNOT INTENTIONAL AT ALL ANJIR
Lindaaa:
> That’s because you skipped only once moron
RiskiSSSSSS:
> That’s right, Linda said the truth here
Iq:
> Whatever lah, I’m tired.
The group name 'We are Babylonian? Truly?' has been changed into 'Babylonian Kingdom' by i am beni.
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T.N. Supposedly, it is Babylonian Empire, well yeah, there are some loose screws in their head so...
Too many explanations tbh but I can't help it, the kids in this class have distinct character, temperament, nature, personality or whatever you call it. So I need to explain why this person said this, why that person said that and so on. For example, Beni is easygoing yet cautious. He knows when to push through and when to step back, later in the future he will mostly be the one who induces a lot of quarrels in the class.
I used many original words, mostly profanity. Because many have ambiguous meaning and I don't find the right word for it, so yeah. But the real reason is surely because it just sounds too rigid⏤we can't distinguish their personality with their chatlog while the original itself can let us know⏤I'm not lying. For example, the word 'moron' or anything used for insulting someone who is stupid, in original are bego and when alphabet 'K' is added at the end 'begok,' it suddenly sounds more harsher and unpleasant like 'retarded.' You can already see two different kinds of people there, outspoken people who still have their bottom line and who have no more bottom line left. Moreover, bahasa gaul or Indonesian slang has its own place and source. Let say, anjir which is used widely by kids to adults, it has many variations such as anying (mostly used by Sundanese), anju (mostly used in Jakarta), anjay (used in many social media platform, Twitter, YouTube, so on), njir (used in Kalimantan), anjas, anjrit⏤wait... Why do I suddenly open a language class?
Anyway, let's wrap it up.
My love from Pluto,
aoillies.