EUDAIMONIA
Introduction
DISCLAIMER:
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.
Author-san
This is ZenChi!
Author-san
Welcome and thank you in advance for reading this story!
Author-san
Without further ado, let's meet our dear characters.
Author-san
Line up, please!
Lucas
What else should I say?
Author-san
State your name, age, hobbies and whatnot.
Lucas
I'm a simple person living a complicated life.
Lucas
My hobby is making ends meet.
Author-san
*smiles awkwardly*
Vin
I'm 20 years old, 5'10
Author-san
It suits you well. Your smile shines--
Barbara
Friend of Lucas and Axel.
Barbara
But I'm not done yet!
Axel
Lucas is my best friend.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Good day, everyone!
Professor Jung / Timothy
I'm Professor Jung.
Professor Jung / Timothy
23, and I handle this class.
Author-san
Oh, good day, sir!
Professor Jung / Timothy
*nods*
Author-san
Lastly, Kim, are you ready?
Kim
They are my classmates except Vin.
Kim
And Professor Jung is my...
Author-san
*grins while giving a suspicious look*
Axel
Isn't Professor Jung too young?
Axel
Why is Kim older than him?
Author-san
*looks side to side*
Author-san
You'll know soon. Hehehe~
Author-san
Now that you met them, let my just make an announcement.
Author-san
There will be hints given in every chapter. Make sure to take note of them.
Author-san
Since you're here, let me give you 2 hints as a welcoming gift!
Author-san
Hint #1: There is a hidden message.
Author-san
You'll be able to complete this once the story ends.
Author-san
Good luck in deciphering these codes!
Author-san
Now, get your notes, popcorn and tissues ready!
Author-san
We're about to begin...
Author-san
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Author-san
Your support is highly appreciated!
What does it mean?
DISCLAIMER:
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Eudaimonia.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Does anyone know what it means?
Professor Jung / Timothy
You're making it too obvious that you're not reading in advance, huh?
The class starts to laugh in unison.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Eudaimonia is a Greek word that translates to 'happiness'.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Aristotle used this term in ethics.
Professor Jung / Timothy
So, before diving deep into Aristotle's definition of eudaimonia..
Professor Jung / Timothy
Can anyone define happiness?
Professor Jung / Timothy
Yes, Barbara?
Barbara
Happiness is when you get things you want!
Professor Jung / Timothy
Okay.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Other answers?
Axel
Sir! If you are with the person you love, that gives you happiness.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Yes, it does.
Professor Jung / Timothy
What else?
Professor Jung / Timothy
*looks the other way*
Kim
I believe happiness is being able to do what you wish to.
Kim
*stares intently at Professor Jung*
Professor Jung / Timothy
*clears throat*
Professor Jung / Timothy
Alright.
Professor Jung / Timothy
How about you, Lucas?
Professor Jung / Timothy
How do you define happiness?
Lucas
Happiness has a lot of definitions since it is an abstract topic.
Lucas
Many could define it as simply the absence of sadness.
Lucas
Could be when a person gains something he or she longed for,
Lucas
Or if one spends time with the person he or she holds dear,
Lucas
Or simply being able to command your own life. Achieving your goals, living a wealthy life and whatnot.
Professor Jung / Timothy
*nods*
Everybody has their eyes on Lucas
Lucas
But I cannot give an exact definition for happiness
Lucas
For I haven't met it yet..
Lucas
We haven't crossed paths...
Lucas
I may chase for it but it vanishes into thin air...
Every one in the classroom are trying to understand his words.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Seems like you have a lot in mind, Lucas.
Lucas
*stares down and gulps*
Professor Jung / Timothy
Alright, you may take your seat.
Professor Jung / Timothy
All your answers are correct, students.
Professor Jung / Timothy
He is right when he said that happiness is defined in many ways.
Professor Jung / Timothy
It is alright if you cannot give your meaning to this word yet because you will eventually learn.
Professor Jung / Timothy
It may be an impossible encounter for now but soon it will knock on your door.
Professor Jung / Timothy
All you have to do is open.
Barbara
Sir, your words are confusing me!
They all laugh at one another while Lucas remains silent.
He looks out the window and stares at the blue sky.
It gives him peace of mind.
Professor Jung continues to tackle the lesson and the others are actively participating.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Class dismiss.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Get ready for an oral recitation tomorrow.
Meanwhile, Lucas is still thinking of their lesson.
What exactly is happiness?
Is it really just the absence of sadness?
How can someone be happy?
Will you gain happiness if you sacrifice yourself for the betterment of others?
Can you assume that someone is happy because they give off a positive energy?
Do terminally ill patients chose to be happy instead of worrying?
Do depressed people chose to be in that state simply because they can't make themselves happy?
Professor Jung / Timothy
You are so lost in thoughts, Lucas.
Professor Jung / Timothy
*taps his shoulder*
Professor Jung / Timothy
You can talk to me if you want to.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Don't hesitate to visit me in the faculty, okay?
Professor Jung / Timothy
I may be busy but I can always spare some time if you ever need me.
Professor Jung / Timothy
Alright?
Professor Jung / Timothy
Sure! I'll be off then!
They both run toward him.
Axel
Yeah, he's always sleep-deprived.
Axel
Look at those eyebags...
Barbara
Come! Let me sing you a lullaby. Take a nap.
Axel
I don't think that's a good idea, though.
Lucas
I have to go home early today. Bye!
Barbara
Take care of yourself!!
Axel
You better not say that again.
Axel
I thought we're friends?
Barbara
Isn't it normal for friends to say "I love you"?
Axel
You're always clueless.
My purpose in life
DISCLAIMER:
This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, locales, and incidents are either the products of the author’s imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental.
After school, he goes to the cafe for his part-time job.
He immediately changed into his uniform. He wears the apron and name tag, then he proceeds to cleaning.
As soon as he opened the store, customers begin to come and go.
He takes their orders and prepares them himself.
Lucas
What's taking him so long?
He hands over the cappuccino to the customer and gives a small smile.
Lucas
Thank you for your order!
After a few minutes, someone wearing the same apron approached him.
Vin
I'm Vin! Nice to meet you!
Vin
Rex told me to cover for him since he won't make it today.
Vin
Wow! Great name you got there!
Lucas continues to assist customers in the counter while Vin prepares the orders.
He is doubting if Vin can make coffees since it's his first time working in the cafe.
But he chooses to not say a thing when he saw how good the other is.
He is fast and doesn't make a single mistake.
Lucas is satisfied with his performance.
Unknowingly, he is smiling.
Perhaps because of how lively Vin is.
It's late in the evening when they closed the cafe.
Vin
I learned so much from you!
He's thanking him although he didn't teach him anything at all.
Lucas
Are you being sarcastic or what?
Vin
I just wanna thank you
Vin
So, yup! Goodbye and I'll let Rex know what happened.
Lucas watches as Vin walks away.
They are taking separate ways.
It also makes him think why Vin said working was fun.
Lucas
What's fun in working here?
His muscles hurt and so do his eyes.
He's been sleeping for only 2-3 hours every day.
As he open the door, the silence welcomes him.
Lucas
Guess no one's home.
His younger sister is probably still in school.
Their parents are abroad.
Although it is only their mom who works.
Lucas walks to his room and throws himself in bed.
He saw a peace of paper on the floor.
A message was written:
"Bro, dad called me earlier and he said he wants to talk to you."
Lucas raised an eyebrow and continue to read.
"He is asking if you could send some money for their expenses. I told him we're tight right now. But he keeps on insisting."
Lucas
*heaves a huge sigh*
"Try to talk to him. I won't be home tonight."
Lucas buries his face on his pillow.
Lucas
What do they think of me?
Lucas
Aren't they supposed to be the ones to send us money for our expenses here?
Lucas
Is my purpose to feed them all my life?
Lucas
It feels like I'm the father of this family...
Lucas
Can I even call this as one?
Although he never really expected more from his parents.
He works day and night while still attending university.
He provides for his younger sister and yet...
They all depend on him too much.
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