Do you enjoy reading and writing stories? I do. As do most Filipinos. If you are looking for a new way to enjoy fiction, a new app TypeKita is here. During the TypeKita Launch event, the app and its various features and exciting opportunities for readers and writers were introduced. Enjoying Fiction I rediscovered my love for fiction during the pandemic due to the variety and abundance of fanfiction readily available and easy to digest online. Pre-pandemic, I was struggling to reignite my love fore fiction and for reading but I never quite had the right mindset for it. But I was happy to discover that fanfiction and short-form fiction actually gave me the enjoyment I was looking for. Although, I never really considered myself a creative writer, moreso a fiction writer, exposure to fiction encouraged me to explore creative writing. Furthermore, it was really eye-opening to be exposed to different cultures, backgrounds, and lifestyles through the stories I read. Plus, the people I met through the KPop fanfiction community really helped me to be more open-minded. So when I heard about the TypeKita Launch, I got excited. Introducing TypeKita During the launch, the team behind the app shared that…
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Introduction
This is a prequel(?) to "Reunion." The two stories are connected but each one may be read on its own without reading the other. You may or may not read both. But if you plan to read both, read Reunion first. Or whatever. Anyway, enjoy reading "Introduction." Related Link: Read REUNION First Day of ClassesJune 2, 2008, MondayClassroom Caloy: "Good morning! I am Haechan Carlos Jose. You may call me Carlos or Caloy. My favorite subjects are Math and English. I do not really have a hobby but I love singing and playing the piano." Migz: "OY! Perfect. Jose Mari Haechan pala yan. Kanta ka sa Christmas Party ha." Caloy darts Migz with an annoyed look. He picks up his pen and almost throws it. But he is interrupted... Ms Kim: "Dahil maingay ka, transer here in front. Introduce yourself next." Migz excitedly gathers his things and takes his spot next to Carlos. Migz: "Hi, seatmate! Hi, classmates! I am Mark Miguel Lee. Migz na lang. Wala akong favorite subject kasi magaling ako sa lahat. My hobbies are chess and playing video games." Caloy rolls his eyes. "YABANG!" Freshman YearSeptember 1, 2008, MondayClassroom Migz enters the classroom. It's 7:15 am.…
Reunion
"Hey!" Migz calls on Caloy. Caloy pretends to ignore him. James tells Caloy. "Kausapin mo na. It's time. Close kayo ni Mama niya pero siya mismo di mo kinakausap. Pati mga kapatid niya lagi mong kinakamusta. Usap lang." It's December and they are at Migz's house for their annual class reunion. Caloy never misses their reunions but it's always a little bit awkward because Migz and Caloy have not spoken a word to each other ever since Caloy blocked Migz on social media when they were in first-year college. It has been 10 years. And Caloy feels he should be a little less petty. "Okay, sige na nga. Pag lumapit ulit, kakausapin ko na," he tells James. James goes to Migz, "Lapitan mo na." James hands over a glass of whiskey to Migz, "give him this para kausapin ka. Wag mo kasi asarin." "Oy! Grabe to. Usap na kasi tayo." Migz approaches Caloy again, handing him the glass of whiskey. "Unblock mo na kasi ako." Migz asks Caloy. Caloy retorts "Bakit kasi ang hilig mo akong asarin? Magme-message ka bigla para lang mang-asar. Alam mo naman pikon ako." Migz answers, "Ayaw mo kasi ako pansinin. Lahat na ginawa ko, di…