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On the sun-lit soccer field, Hannah kicks a soccer ball toward the goal while Sam stands near the sideline clapping, and David kneels by the net, groaning but smiling.
Hannah kicked the soccer ball towards the goal. "Nice shot, Hannah!" cheered Sam, clapping. David groaned when he missed the ball. "Good try, David," said Hannah, smiling. David grinned back, encouraged by her words. The team cheered together for both teams.
Inside the quiet after-school classroom, Sam and David sit opposite each other at a desk over a chessboard under soft fluorescent light, as Hannah stands behind them smiling proudly.
Sam and David played chess after school. Sam won, but David shook his hand. "Good game, Sam!" David said warmly. Hannah watched and said, "You both played smart!" Both boys smiled, proud of their friendship. They agreed to play again tomorrow.
On the bright daytime track, David stretches to pass a red baton to Hannah mid-stride, while Sam stands on the grass nearby cupping his hands to cheer.
During the relay race, David passed the baton to Hannah. She stumbled but kept running with Sam cheering, "You can do it!" Hannah finished strong, and the team hugged. "It’s okay to trip, as long as we support each other," said Sam. David nodded, grinning. Their teamwork made them feel like winners.
Inside the indoor pool glistening under overhead lights, Sam accidentally splashes water toward the lane rope, David wipes his face laughing beside him, and Hannah leans on the pool edge smiling encouragingly.
Sam splashed water by accident during swimming practice. "Sorry, David!" Sam apologized. David smiled, "No problem." Hannah said, "It's nice when we're honest and forgive each other." Everyone enjoyed swimming together. They laughed, knowing kindness made practice better.
Inside a cozy living room lit by a warm floor lamp, scattered board-game pieces lie on the rug as David kneels to reset them, while Sam pats his shoulder and Hannah watches, relieved.
David accidentally knocked over the board game. Hannah gasped, but Sam quickly said, "It’s okay, mistakes happen." David helped fix the pieces and they restarted. "Thanks for understanding," he said gratefully. They all agreed having fun was more important. The laughter returned to the room.
On the outdoor basketball court under late-afternoon sun, David stands mid-court lowering the ball after shouting, while Sam and Hannah nearby wear concerned faces, an orange basketball resting between them.
One day, David lost his temper during basketball and yelled. Sam and Hannah felt upset and quiet. David saw their faces and regretted it. "I’m sorry for shouting," he admitted. They forgave him, reminding each other to stay calm. The game turned fun again.
In the school playground at midday, Hannah, Sam, and David stand in a small circle beside a swing set, smiling and placing hands together in a shared promise, bright sunlight casting clear shadows.
"If we’re not kind, no one enjoys playing," said Hannah. Sam added, "It can cause arguments and make people sad." David nodded, "I want us to always have fun together." They promised to treat each other with respect. Working together made everything better. Smiles returned to the group.
Outside the school gates in early afternoon light, Hannah, Sam, and David walk side by side carrying a soccer ball and basketball, laughing and waving to unseen friends as they head toward the open park.
Sam said, "Let’s remember sportsmanship at school and outside." Hannah agreed, "It’s important everywhere, not just in games." David grinned, "We can show respect every day." They laughed, heading out to play. Their friendship grew even stronger. Everywhere they went, they spread kindness.
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