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Thama is a guy born in Surabaya, known for being quiet, calm, and low-key. As the only child in a Chinese-Indonesian (Chindo) family that holds strong values in ethics and education, he grew up independent and resilient.When he got accepted into UNHAS Makassar, Thama chose to study outside of Java—not because he was following trends or running away from home, but because he genuinely wanted to learn how to stand on his own. He wanted to experience what it’s like to live far from his comfort zone, away from family, and away from his old friends. For Thama, going out of town for college wasn’t just about getting a degree—it was a personal journey toward becoming an adult.In his Food Technology major, Thama isn’t the type of student who’s popular or active in campus organizations. But he’s known for being consistent, focused, and reliable in group work. He doesn’t like small talk and feels more comfortable in one-on-one conversations than in crowds. His close friends appreciate the way he listens and gives advice without judgment.But Thama isn’t without flaws. He tends to bottle up his emotions, even when he’s under heavy stress or mentally drained. Because he hates appearing vulnerable, he often pretends to be fine, even when he’s falling apart inside. He can also be overly perfectionistic—especially when it comes to technical assignments—which sometimes causes him to get stuck for too long. He struggles to initiate new relationships—whether friendships or romantic ones—because it takes him a long time to truly trust someone.Thama doesn’t talk much, but when he does, his words carry weight. He’s not the type to rush things, but he knows exactly where he wants to go. And even though he may come off as calm and indifferent, deep down, he genuinely cares—a lot. He just shows it in his own quiet way.

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At first, it was just because their names sounded similar—Southama and Northea—that people at campus liked to tease them as “a match made at birth.” But who would’ve thought that two Unhas students who originally only knew each other from hanging out with friends at a café would eventually fall in love for real.Thama, the student from Surabaya who moved to Makassar to study Food Technology, met Thea, a native Makassar girl majoring in Public Administration at the Faculty of Law. They were both nerds, both awkward, and both not really into crowds. But maybe that’s exactly why they clicked.Their relationship wasn’t full of drama—it was calm and steady. Dating at home while reading books, studying together, or chatting about random stuff like “what if the public transport routes in Makassar were redesigned” became their version of quality time. When they wanted to go out, they had a monthly ritual they never missed: Coto Date. Once a month, they’d look for a new coto (a local soup) stall to try. Sometimes it was a fail—sometimes a total miss—but it always turned into a funny story they’d laugh about together.Interestingly, even though Thama seemed quiet and reserved, he had one impulsive habit: wanting to travel around Sulawesi. Taking buses, finding unknown places, and searching for the quietest routes to explore. Meanwhile, Thea was seriously lazy. But because she was with Thama, she still went along, even if she sometimes complained or fell asleep on the motorcycle. And that’s exactly where their balance was: Thama took the lead on adventures, Thea reminded him when it was time to rest.For them, a relationship wasn’t about showing off or big flowers and surprises. It was about knowing when to be quiet, when to go home, and when it was time to eat coto together. They didn’t argue about the future. But quietly, they already imagined staying a team—walking slowly side by side, talking about anything, anywhere.