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  • Rainy Nights and Unlikely Alliances in Jakarta

    Rainy Nights and Unlikely Alliances in Jakarta
    Feb 15 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Rainy Nights and Unlikely Alliances in Jakarta Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-15-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Di luar, hujan deras mengguyur kota Jakarta.En: Outside, heavy rain was pouring down on the city of Jakarta.Id: Di kantor yang sibuk, Dewi menatap layar laptopnya.En: In the busy office, Dewi was staring at her laptop screen.Id: Kantor itu hangat dan terang, kontras dengan cuaca basah di luar.En: The office was warm and bright, contrasting with the wet weather outside.Id: Dewi, seorang analis junior yang rajin, merasa tertekan.En: Dewi, a diligent junior analyst, felt pressured.Id: Dia ingin mendapatkan promosi dengan menyelesaikan proyek penting.En: She wanted to get a promotion by completing an important project.Id: Namun, di sela-sela kesibukannya, kesepian terkadang menghampirinya.En: However, amidst her busyness, loneliness sometimes crept in.Id: Di meja sebelah, Arif, seorang ilmuwan data yang baru, sedang mengetik dengan cepat.En: At the next desk, Arif, a new data scientist, was typing quickly.Id: Dia baru saja bergabung dengan perusahaan dan berusaha agar terasa diterima.En: He had just joined the company and was trying to feel accepted.Id: Malam itu, Arif memutuskan bekerja lembur juga.En: That night, Arif decided to work overtime as well.Id: Dia membawa semangat baru, berharap bisa berbagi ide dan membuat terobosan.En: He brought a fresh spirit, hoping to share ideas and make breakthroughs.Id: Namun, perasaan canggung sebagai orang baru masih terasa mengganggu.En: However, the awkward feeling of being new still bothered him.Id: Saat waktu makan malam tiba, Dewi memutuskan mengambil istirahat.En: When dinner time arrived, Dewi decided to take a break.Id: Dia berjalan ke ruang istirahat yang luas.En: She walked to the spacious break room.Id: Mesin kopi berdengung pelan, serbuk cokelat dan aroma kopi memenuhi udara.En: The coffee machine hummed softly, the scent of chocolate and coffee filled the air.Id: Sesaat kemudian, Arif masuk.En: Moments later, Arif entered.Id: Di tangannya ada kotak makanan.En: In his hand was a food box.Id: "Hey, Dewi," sapa Arif dengan senyum.En: "Hey, Dewi," greeted Arif with a smile.Id: "Aku bawa kue khas untuk Cap Go Meh.En: "I brought some traditional cake for Cap Go Meh.Id: Mau coba?En: Want to try?"Id: "Dewi tersenyum dan mengangguk.En: Dewi smiled and nodded.Id: "Oh, terima kasih.En: "Oh, thank you.Id: Tentu saja mau.En: Of course, I’d love to."Id: "Mereka duduk di dekat jendela, mendengar suara hujan.En: They sat by the window, listening to the sound of the rain.Id: Kue keranjang dan wedang ronde menemani mereka.En: Kue keranjang and wedang ronde accompanied them.Id: Perlahan, Dewi dan Arif mulai bercerita tentang pekerjaan mereka, tentang hidup di kota besar.En: Slowly, Dewi and Arif started talking about their work, about living in a big city.Id: Mereka menemukan banyak kesamaan.En: They found many similarities.Id: "Apa yang sedang kamu kerjakan?En: "What are you working on?"Id: " tanya Arif, antusias.En: Arif asked enthusiastically.Id: Dewi menjelaskan proyeknya.En: Dewi explained her project.Id: Arif mendengarkan dengan penuh perhatian.En: Arif listened intently.Id: "Kalau kamu butuh bantuan dengan data atau teknologi, aku bisa bantu," tawar Arif.En: "If you need help with data or technology, I can help," offered Arif.Id: Dewi terkejut.En: Dewi was surprised.Id: "Benarkah?En: "Really?Id: Kerja sama pasti menyenangkan," jawabnya senang.En: Working together would be enjoyable," she replied happily.Id: Malam itu, di bawah cahaya lampu ruang istirahat, mereka mulai berkolaborasi.En: That night, under the light of the break room, they began collaborating.Id: Ide-ide kreatif Arif dan keahlian analitik Dewi berpadu sempurna.En: Arif's creative ideas and Dewi's analytical skills blended perfectly.Id: Hari-hari berikutnya, proyek mereka berkembang pesat.En: In the following days, their project progressed rapidly.Id: Tak lama kemudian, proyek itu selesai dengan sukses.En: Not long after, the project was successfully completed.Id: Para atasan sangat terkesan dengan hasil kerja mereka.En: The superiors were very impressed with their work.Id: Di sisi lain, Dewi dan Arif pun merasa semakin dekat satu sama lain.En: On the other hand, Dewi and Arif also felt closer to each other.Id: Dewi belajar pentingnya bekerja sama dan terbuka pada orang lain.En: Dewi learned the importance of collaboration and being open to others.Id: Arif pun semakin percaya diri dan merasa diterima dalam tim.En: Arif also grew more confident and felt accepted in the team.Id: Di akhir musim hujan itu, Dewi dan Arif menikmati hubungan profesional yang kuat dan persahabatan yang hangat.En: By the end of that rainy season, Dewi and Arif enjoyed a strong professional relationship and a warm friendship.Id: Hujan di luar mungkin tak pernah berhenti, tetapi di dalam kantor, suasananya terasa hangat ...
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  • Dual Dynamics: Ambition Meets Collaboration in Jakarta

    Dual Dynamics: Ambition Meets Collaboration in Jakarta
    Feb 15 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Dual Dynamics: Ambition Meets Collaboration in Jakarta Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-id Story Transcript:Id: Di pagi yang sibuk, gedung perkantoran modern di Jakarta dipenuhi aktivitas.En: On a busy morning, the modern office building in Jakarta was filled with activity.Id: Hujan turun dengan deras di luar, membuat kaca jendela besar berkabut.En: The rain poured heavily outside, fogging up the large windowpanes.Id: Di dalam kantor, suasana lebih ceria dengan dekorasi sisa-sisa Hari Valentine yang menempel di dinding, menghadirkan sekilas keceriaan pada lingkungan profesional tersebut.En: Inside the office, the atmosphere was cheerier with remnants of Valentine's Day decorations clinging to the walls, providing a touch of cheerfulness to the professional environment.Id: Andika duduk di mejanya, menyeruput kopi yang masih mengepul sambil mempersiapkan presentasi untuk rapat yang akan berlangsung nanti.En: Andika sat at his desk, sipping steaming coffee while preparing a presentation for the meeting that would take place later.Id: Dia sangat berambisi memimpin proyek internasional yang baru dibicarakan oleh perusahaan.En: He was very ambitious about leading the international project that the company had recently discussed.Id: Ini adalah kesempatan emas baginya untuk melangkah lebih jauh dalam kariernya.En: This was a golden opportunity for him to advance further in his career.Id: Sementara itu, Dewi dengan tenang menata dokumen-dokumen yang akan ia bawa ke rapat.En: Meanwhile, Dewi calmly organized the documents she would bring to the meeting.Id: Dia dikenal sebagai pekerja yang giat dan kolaboratif.En: She was known as a diligent and collaborative worker.Id: Meski begitu, Dewi merasa sering diabaikan untuk peran kepemimpinan.En: Nonetheless, Dewi often felt overlooked for leadership roles.Id: Kali ini, ia bertekad untuk membuktikan bahwa dia layak diberi kesempatan memimpin.En: This time, she was determined to prove that she deserved a chance to lead.Id: Rapat dimulai tepat pukul sepuluh pagi.En: The meeting started promptly at ten in the morning.Id: Ruang rapat terasa hangat walau di luar hujan menderas.En: The meeting room felt warm even though it was pouring rain outside.Id: Kepala divisi memulai dengan penjelasan singkat mengenai proyek baru dan kandidat yang mungkin akan menjadi pemimpin proyek tersebut.En: The division head began with a brief explanation of the new project and the candidates who might become the project's leader.Id: Andika mengambil giliran pertama untuk berbicara.En: Andika took the first turn to speak.Id: Ia mempresentasikan rencana proyek yang berani dan ambisius.En: He presented a bold and ambitious project plan.Id: Rencana itu memukau beberapa rekan, namun menimbulkan kekhawatiran mengenai kecenderungan rencana tersebut yang terlalu berisiko.En: The plan impressed some colleagues but raised concerns about the plan's tendency to be too risky.Id: Kemudian, giliran Dewi.En: Then, it was Dewi's turn.Id: "Saya percaya kesuksesan datang dari kerja sama," katanya dengan penuh keyakinan.En: "I believe success comes from collaboration," she said with conviction.Id: Dewi memaparkan visi proyeknya yang berfokus pada kerjasama yang berkelanjutan dan inklusif, menekankan pentingnya kerja tim dan hasil jangka panjang.En: Dewi outlined her project vision focusing on sustainable and inclusive teamwork, emphasizing the importance of team effort and long-term outcomes.Id: Ketegangan terasa saat semua orang menunggu keputusan manajer.En: Tension was palpable as everyone awaited the manager's decision.Id: Satu posisi kepemimpinan harus diputuskan, dan masing-masing dari mereka menginginkan yang terbaik.En: One leadership position had to be decided, and each of them wanted the best.Id: Akhirnya, manajer berpikir sejenak sebelum mengambil keputusan yang tak terduga.En: Finally, the manager thought for a moment before making an unexpected decision.Id: "Saya memutuskan Andika dan Dewi akan menjadi pemimpin bersama untuk proyek ini," katanya.En: "I have decided Andika and Dewi will be co-leaders for this project," he said.Id: "Keragaman dan keseimbangan antara ambisi dan kolaborasi akan menjadi kekuatan kita.En: "Diversity and balance between ambition and collaboration will be our strength."Id: "Mendengar keputusan itu, Andika tersenyum memahami bahwa pentingnya melibatkan orang lain dalam rencana-rencananya.En: Upon hearing the decision, Andika smiled, realizing the importance of involving others in his plans.Id: Dewi merasa dihargai dan menjadi lebih percaya diri akan kemampuan memimpinnya.En: Dewi felt appreciated and became more confident in her leadership abilities.Id: Dengan keputusan ini, kantor menjadi sedikit lebih cerah dari biasanya.En: With this decision, the office became a bit brighter than usual.Id: Andika dan Dewi tahu bahwa mereka akan belajar dan tumbuh bersama dari 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    17 mins
  • Love Blossoms Under Rainy Skies at Kebun Raya Bogor

    Love Blossoms Under Rainy Skies at Kebun Raya Bogor
    Feb 14 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Love Blossoms Under Rainy Skies at Kebun Raya Bogor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-id Story Transcript:Id: Di tengah rintik hujan yang lembut, Rina dan Budi berjalan pelan-pelan di Kebun Raya Bogor.En: In the midst of the soft rain, Rina and Budi walked slowly in the Kebun Raya Bogor.Id: Udara pagi itu sejuk, dan aroma tanah basah memenuhi hidung mereka.En: The morning air was cool, and the aroma of wet earth filled their noses.Id: Dedauan yang rimbun di sekitar memberikan kedamaian, tapi hati Rina tidak tenang.En: The lush foliage around them provided peace, but Rina's heart was uneasy.Id: Hari itu bertepatan dengan Hari Valentine, waktu yang tepat bagi banyak orang untuk berbicara tentang cinta.En: That day coincided with Valentine's Day, a perfect time for many to talk about love.Id: Rina menatap pepohonan besar yang berjajar di sekeliling mereka.En: Rina gazed at the large trees lined up around them.Id: "Budi," katanya akhirnya memecah keheningan, "aku dapat tawaran kerja di luar negeri.En: "Budi," she finally said, breaking the silence, "I got a job offer abroad.Id: Ini kesempatan yang bagus untuk karierku.En: It's a great opportunity for my career."Id: "Budi tertegun mendengar kata-kata Rina.En: Budi was taken aback by Rina's words.Id: Dia sudah lama menyukai Rina, namun tidak pernah berani mengatakan perasaannya.En: He had liked Rina for a long time but never dared to express his feelings.Id: "Kapan kamu pergi?En: "When are you leaving?"Id: " tanyanya dengan suara pelan.En: he asked softly.Id: "Bulan depan," jawab Rina sambil menghela napas.En: "Next month," Rina replied with a sigh.Id: "Aku bingung, Budi.En: "I'm confused, Budi.Id: Aku ingin mengejar karier, tapi di sisi lain, aku tidak ingin meninggalkan semuanya di sini.En: I want to pursue my career, but on the other hand, I don't want to leave everything here."Id: "Mereka terus berjalan, sementara pikiran Budi kalut.En: They continued walking, while Budi's mind was in turmoil.Id: Di kepalanya, ada pertanyaan besar yang harus dia jawab: Haruskah dia menyatakan perasaannya sekarang, sebelum Rina pergi dan kesempatan itu hilang?En: In his head, there was a big question he had to answer: Should he confess his feelings now, before Rina leaves and the opportunity is gone?Id: Akhirnya, mereka menemukan sudut yang tenang di bawah kanopi pohon besar.En: Finally, they found a quiet corner under the canopy of a large tree.Id: Hujan mulai turun lebih deras, menciptakan melodi lembut yang menenangkan.En: The rain started to fall heavier, creating a soothing soft melody.Id: "Rina," Budi mulai berkata, merasakannya denyut hatinya bertambah cepat.En: "Rina," Budi began to say, feeling his heartbeat quicken.Id: "Ada sesuatu yang ingin aku katakan.En: "There's something I want to tell you."Id: "Rina menoleh, wajahnya penuh perhatian.En: Rina turned, her face full of attention.Id: "Apa itu, Budi?En: "What is it, Budi?"Id: ""Bertahun-tahun aku menyimpan perasaan ini.En: "For years I've kept these feelings.Id: Aku menyukaimu, Rina.En: I like you, Rina.Id: Lebih dari sekadar teman.En: More than just a friend.Id: Aku takut jika kamu pergi, aku tidak akan mendapat kesempatan untuk memberitahumu.En: I'm afraid if you leave, I won't get the chance to tell you."Id: "Rina terdiam, matanya berkaca-kaca.En: Rina fell silent, her eyes glistening.Id: Pengakuan Budi membuat hatinya bergetar.En: Budi's confession made her heart tremble.Id: Dia menyadari bahwa selama ini, dia takut untuk pergi bukan hanya karena meninggalkan kampung halamannya, tetapi juga karena meninggalkan Budi.En: She realized that all this time, she was afraid to leave not just because of leaving her hometown, but also because of leaving Budi.Id: "Budi," kata Rina lembut, "terima kasih sudah jujur.En: "Budi," Rina said softly, "thank you for being honest.Id: Aku juga merasa perlu mempertimbangkan kembali semuanya.En: I also feel I need to reconsider everything.Id: Aku tidak yakin akan pergi sekarang.En: I'm not sure I'll go now.Id: Aku ingin tahu lebih banyak tentang kita.En: I want to know more about us."Id: "Budi tersenyum lega, meski hujan membasahi wajahnya.En: Budi smiled with relief, even though the rain soaked his face.Id: Dia merasa bahagia telah mengatakan yang sebenarnya.En: He felt happy for having spoken the truth.Id: "Terima kasih, Rina.En: "Thank you, Rina.Id: Kita bisa merencanakan segalanya bersama-sama.En: We can plan everything together."Id: "Di tengah hujan yang terus turun, Rina dan Budi tetap berdiri di sana, merangkul keputusan yang baru mereka buat.En: In the midst of the ongoing rain, Rina and Budi stood there, embracing the decision they had just made.Id: Mereka sadar, dalam hidup yang penuh keraguan dan peluang, terkadang hati membutuhkan suara yang lebih kuat dari keraguan.En: They realized that in a life full of doubts and opportunities, sometimes the heart needs a ...
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