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I was silent for a moment when Manis said that. Does that mean that he has agreed to Minto's proposal? Damn, why did this happen?

She shouldn't be like this. If he needed money, couldn't she ask me for any amount? Because I'm her best friend. There's no reason not to do that. Especially out of shyness, it really wasn't Manis.

"Is this what you really wanted for a long time? Marry a rich old fart so you can enjoy his wealth?"

"Arjuna--"

"Want to be angry?" I asked, she was silent with her face bright red. "I'm speaking the truth. If that's not your goal, wouldn't it be more appropriate for me as your best friend to help you? Why would you accept free assistance from someone who clearly has special intentions? Wasn't that on purpose? Or, do you feel flattered because you feel loved by a man? Tsk, even though it's just an old bastard!"

Plakkkk!!

"So where did you go when I was struggling to find money here and there, Arjuna? In fact, you were too busy with your burning love for Arni. Do you think I've never tried to talk about this with you?" Manis smiled wryly when she saw my residence. "Many times, Arjuna. Many times I visited your place at that time. But what? You... you are too busy with your love... Arni. Until I finally realized, if we were not the two little kids we used to be where you can only be friends with me, and you can only listen to all my chatter. Then if I make my own decisions, is it wrong? This is not a mistake, Juna. But this is a decision of a grown woman for her future. And remember, this is none of your business again."

I stayed still, trying to guess what was happening again. Remembering how selfish I was as a friend, forgetting my other friends just like that. Oh God is it when I'm having fun teasing Arni, on the other hand, Manis needs my help. Is it when I'm in love with Arni, and happy about it, is there Manis who cries and struggles for me to hear the problem? How evil I was as a friend at that time.