On a warm and sunny afternoon, Yuri’s mom decided it was the perfect time for a refreshing bath in the nearby forest pond. Yuri, the lively little monkey, clung to her mom’s arm as they made their way to the cool waters. Excitement bubbled in her chest—bath time always felt like a playful adventure!
As her mom gently lowered her into the shallow pond, Yuri splashed gleefully, her tiny hands creating ripples that danced across the water’s surface. She giggled as the sunlight sparkled on the water, unaware that a curious visitor was approaching.
Suddenly, a shadow glided beneath the surface, catching Yuri’s attention. She froze mid-splash, her big eyes widening as an enormous fish slowly swam toward her. Its sleek, shimmering body reflected the sunlight, making it look like a living jewel beneath the water.
“Mom!” Yuri squealed, half in excitement and half in surprise, pointing a tiny finger at the unexpected guest.
Her mom quickly noticed the fish and chuckled softly. “Oh, Yuri, it’s just a curious fish! It must have seen all your splashing and wanted to join the fun.”
The big fish paused a few feet away, tilting its head as if studying Yuri. Gathering her courage, the little monkey leaned closer, her nose almost touching the water’s surface. She gave a tentative wave, and to her delight, the fish seemed to respond by swishing its tail in a friendly manner.
Yuri’s initial surprise turned into fascination. She began giggling and splashing again, this time intentionally to watch the fish dart around in playful circles. Her mom kept a careful eye, making sure the interaction stayed safe.
After a while, the fish gave one last flip of its tail, creating a sparkling splash, and swam away into the deeper parts of the pond. Yuri waved enthusiastically, her heart brimming with joy at the special encounter.
As her mom wrapped her in a soft towel, Yuri chattered nonstop about her “new fish friend.” That evening, back at home, she couldn’t wait to share the story with everyone.
For Yuri, bath time would never be the same again—it had become a magical memory she’d treasure forever.
