Ochuko And The Disappearing Laundry

Ochuko was a boy who loved to play. He'd laugh and joke all through the day. He'd sneak around and steal the clothes. From neighbors' lines, he'd strike a pose.

One sunny day, Ochuko had a plan. He'd take Old Man Sam's pants and ran. He giggled as he wore them tight. And danced around with all his might.

Old Man Sam woke up to find. His favorite pants were left behind. He searched and searched but they were gone. He needed them to mow the lawn.

Ochuko saw Old Man Sam so sad. He felt a pang and knew it was bad. He never meant to cause such pain. He just wanted to entertain.

Ochuko took the pants back fast. He hoped the sadness wouldn't last. 'I'm sorry, Sam,' Ochuko said. 'I never meant to make you dread.'

Old Man Sam gave a gentle smile. 'I know you meant to joke awhile. But stealing clothes is not okay. Let's find a better game to play.'

Ochuko and Sam played games anew. They laughed and joked the whole day through. No more stealing, just pure fun. Their bond grew strong, like the sun.

Ochuko learned to think before. He played his jokes and pranks galore. Old Man Sam and Ochuko, too. Became best friends, their friendship true.