Shorts:Ricefields Gooseman Chase

The stale airplane air gave way to the humid embrace of Bangkok as MoNoRi-Chan stepped off the Khon Kaen flight. He navigated the familiar bustle of Don Mueang airport, a seasoned commuter at home in the organized chaos. A quick hop on the commuter train deposited him at Rangsit station, the last stop before his final leg.

MoRi-Chan flagged down a brightly colored songthaew, a pickup truck converted into a vibrant shared taxi. It rumbled to life, weaving through Bangkok's vibrant tapestry as they made their way towards Future Park Rangsit. This massive mall, a "Silk Road" shopping haven, doubled as a transportation hub where regional buses converged, much like Pathum Thani's PABT.

After a quick bite at a food stall, MoRi-Chan headed towards the minibus station at Grassstation, a name hinting at its humble beginnings. With practiced ease, he secured a ticket for his final leg – a ride back to his safe haven. Everything seemed to be running like clockwork. Until it wasn't.

As the minibus departed his stop and he took a few steps away, a feeling of lightness washed over MoNoRi-Chan. It wasn't the physical kind, but a sense of relief at finally being on the last leg of his journey. However, this lightness was quickly replaced by a cold dread as he realized his trusty backpack, containing his precious laptop, was nowhere to be seen. Panic threatened to engulf him, but MoRi-Chan, a man of action, sprang into overdrive.

His sharp eyes caught the license plate number of the departing minibus. Without hesitation, he hailed a motorcycle taxi, the wind whipping through his hair as they chased after this bus with a potential destination 42km away like a scene straight out of a wild Bollywood action movie. Bangkok traffic, usually a source of frustration, became his unlikely ally. Red lights sprouted like roses along the bustling streets, bringing the runaway bus to a halt at every intersection, offering MoRi-Chan and his determined motorcycle driver a chance to close the gap.

A quick knock on the bus door, a flurry of surprised recognition from fellow passengers, and his backpack was thrust into his hands. Relief washed over him, a bittersweet victory in this unexpected detour.

Sure, this little backpack escapade and a brief lecture from the miss motorcycle taxi about keeping a closer eye on his belongings wasn't part of the plan, but for MoRi-Chan, it was just another adventure to add to his colorful tapestry of misadventures. A story he'd regale his friends with, a testament to his quick thinking and a reminder that sometimes, even the most organized journeys require a dash of chaos. With a final grin, MoRi-Chan continued his journey home, backpack safely secured, ready to face whatever Bangkok threw his way.

Greentext Version

MFW flying back to Bangkok from Esan
>be me, just got back from Khon Kaen City (Esan Arc just ended)
>walks towards the Don Mueang Train Station
>at the station, checked the departure charts, Northbound trains in 2 minutes. Chop Chop.
>Like a pro, train pulling in on the station as I dragged my cary-on with me up the platform.
>arrived at last mile, or more like 10.2km away from my friend's weed shop
>Gotta stop at mall for snacks, finally get on stupid minibus to my safehouse
>arrived at my stop, gets off

Everything chill until I realize..
MFW MY FKING BACKPACK IS NOT ON ME

>Panic mode activated, laptop inside, hot wallet with shitcoins worth more than my kidneys.
>But wait, I'm not a normie. Think MoNoLidThZ, Thinl.

>eyesontarget.jpg
>I spot the plate number, fortunately it was motorcycle taxi stand nearby.
>Flag down a motorcycle taxi, tell she that WE'RE CHASING A BUS
>We weave through outbound traffic from the  like it's goddamn Fast & Furious: Bangkok Drift

>redlight.avi
>This red light is a gift from the traffic gods, The minibus gets stopped before it's going somewhere 42km away from here.

>letmein.jpg
>Finally catch up, bang on the door like a crazed monkey
>Passengers actually recognize my broke-ass trader face, they passed my backpack out.
>Motorcycle lady lectures me about being a dumba
>But hey, I got my stuff, and a hell of a story to tell my friends

The end of my Fast and Furious: MoCyc Drift

TL;DR: This nerd just went through wild gooseman chase over his backpack lost in a bus. On a motorcycle.