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The following day, Rishi came back home very excited because it was Rishi’s

birthday the day after! That day Rishi’s Report Card was given. When he checked
his grades, they were average. Rishi was expecting more. He had never got so less

when he studied with Arin. Then he checked his notebooks. Some of his works were

incomplete. So, he decided to complete them. He called up Samir, one of his new

school friends.

“Sorry Rishi, none of my work is complete”, said Samir.

All the others said the same. So, he called Arin for help. “Of course, I would like to

help”, said Arin cheerfully. Rishi was speechless. None of his friends helped him in
the time of need but Arin did. At that moment, Rishi realized that Arin was his true

friend. After Rishi completed his work, he thanked Arin and invited him to his

birthday party.

The next day Arin and
Rishi entered the class

together talking excitedly

about the evening party.
Suddenly, Samir called

Rishi.

“Hey Rishi, come and sit

with us!”

“Sorry but I have to sit with

Arin from now on. He

helped when I needed it the
most.”

All of his friends were

ashamed of themselves.

Background illustration by Anoop Behera, Class 5