Overcoming Fear at Borobudur: Rizky's Musical Triumph

Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Overcoming Fear at Borobudur: Rizky's Musical Triumph
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Story Transcript:

Id: Hujan baru saja berhenti ketika Rizky dan Putri tiba di Candi Borobudur.
En: The rain had just stopped when Rizky and Putri arrived at Candi Borobudur.

Id: Udara sejuk dan sedikit berkabut, memberikan rasa magis pada suasana di sekeliling mereka.
En: The air was cool and slightly misty, giving a magical feeling to the atmosphere around them.

Id: Ini adalah hari spesial karena mereka sedang mempersiapkan pertunjukan budaya untuk merayakan hari Nyepi.
En: It was a special day because they were preparing a cultural performance to celebrate Nyepi Day.

Id: Rizky merasa gugup.
En: Rizky felt nervous.

Id: Dia adalah seorang musisi yang bercita-cita tinggi, memiliki semangat besar terhadap musik gamelan.
En: He was an aspiring musician with a great passion for gamelan music.

Id: Namun, dia selalu merasa cemas saat harus tampil di depan umum.
En: However, he always felt anxious when he had to perform in front of an audience.

Id: Putri, sahabatnya, seorang penari yang berbakat dan percaya diri.
En: Putri, his friend, was a talented and confident dancer.

Id: Dia mengerti betul betapa pentingnya menjaga tradisi.
En: She understood very well how important it was to uphold traditions.

Id: “Rizky, kamu pasti bisa melakukannya,” kata Putri, mencoba menyemangati.
En: "Rizky, you can definitely do it," said Putri, trying to encourage him.

Id: “Bayangkan saja kamu sedang bermain hanya untukku.
En: "Just imagine you are playing only for me."

Id: ”Saat itu, awan mendung bergulung di atas mereka, seolah-olah memberikan tantangan tambahan.
En: At that moment, dark clouds rolled over them, as if adding an extra challenge.

Id: Rizky dan Putri harus berlatih di luar, di bawah bayang-bayang megah Candi Borobudur.
En: Rizky and Putri had to practice outside, in the shadow of the magnificent Candi Borobudur.

Id: Suara gamelan terdengar nyaring, tapi dalam hati Rizky bergetar.
En: The sound of the gamelan was loud, yet inside Rizky, he trembled.

Id: Setiap kali mereka berlatih, Rizky sering berhenti di tengah-tengah lagu.
En: Every time they practiced, Rizky often stopped in the middle of the song.

Id: Tangannya gemetar, dan peluh menetes dari dahinya.
En: His hands shook, and sweat dripped down his forehead.

Id: Dia takut dia akan mengecewakan orang-orang yang datang untuk menyaksikan pertunjukan tersebut.
En: He was afraid he would disappoint the people who came to watch the performance.

Id: “Apa yang terjadi?
En: "What happened?"

Id: ” tanya Putri lembut, suatu hari ketika Rizky sekali lagi terdiam saat berlatih.
En: asked Putri gently, one day when Rizky again fell silent during practice.

Id: Rizky menarik napas dalam-dalam.
En: Rizky took a deep breath.

Id: “Aku.
En: "I'm...

Id: aku takut, Putri.
En: I'm scared, Putri.

Id: Takut salah.
En: Afraid of making mistakes.

Id: Takut semua orang akan melihatku gagal.
En: Afraid everyone will see me fail."

Id: ”Putri memegang bahunya dan membawanya ke sisi yang lebih tenang di area tersebut.
En: Putri held his shoulder and led him to a calmer side of the area.

Id: “Dengar, Rizky.
En: "Listen, Rizky.

Id: Mari kita berlatih di sini.
En: Let's practice here.

Id: Santai saja.
En: Just relax.

Id: Bayangkan...