Heads Up, Readers
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Before we dive headfirst into Ray's wild, hilarious adventure, a fair warning: this story is seriously potent for your brain! No pictures, no sound, just pure, unadulterated text.
So, please, grab a comfy seat (maybe a bicycle, or even your rooftop if you're feeling adventurous) before you start. If you happen to have a brain, kindly remove it and place it safely beside you before reading – otherwise, it might just start oozing out your nose. You've been warned!
A Little FYI for Our Non-Thai Readers:
Since this is a Thai novel adapted into English, you might encounter some phrases that seem a bit... out there. Don't worry, I've done my best to smooth things out so you can enjoy the ride!
Honestly, don't even try to make sense of this story… 'cause I don't even know what's going on myself. I'm the author, and I'm already losing it.
This story is basically just about the characters' daily lives—random, messy, chaotic. So just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride.
Readers? You're here to chill. Don't overthink it. Just go with it. Trust me, that's the only way to survive this madness.
Some chapters are short, some are long, and some are crazy long. Just saying.
In the end, I just hope every reader enjoys and stays mindful while reading.
Mindful reading tips: try reading on a curved bridge or while climbing a tree.
And for those wondering, "What the heck is a durian?!" Let me enlighten you:
A durian is a famous tropical fruit from Southeast Asia, especially popular in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
It's often called the "King of Fruits" because of its totally unique taste and smell. Durians have a tough, spiky shell, and inside, you'll find creamy, yellowish flesh that's sweet, rich, and has a super distinctive aroma.
Botanical Fun Fact: The durian tree is a big, sturdy tree with thick, dark green leaves.
Or if something seems hard to understand, I'll put it in brackets. And if it's about animals or objects you don't know, I suggest googling it.
And in Thailand, we don't usually call people by their first names directly unless they are the same age or younger than us. If someone is older, we use special titles like "P" (พี่), which means "older sibling" but can be used for any person older than you, up to a certain age. So it's kind of like a polite way to show respect before you're close enough to use their name directly.
"Khun" (คุณ)is a polite and respectful title for almost anyone in Thailand, similar to Mr., Ms., or Mrs.
Example : Khun Somchai → Mr. Somchai
Thanks a lot! 💕