Baran’s home was near a shining pond. The pond’s water sparkled like a diamond and smelled of jasmine flowers. Baran sat by the pond and looked at the reflection of cottony clouds in the water.

Suddenly, a golden, sparkling butterfly named “Lala” came fluttering over. Lala sat on the tip of Baran’s nose. Baran closed his eyes a little and felt happy at the gentle touch of Lala’s wings on his skin.

Lala said, “Baran, look! The clouds today look like tasty cotton candy.” Together they looked up at the sky and for hours they sank into a world of imagination and dreams.

Just as they were busy watching, a small, shy frog named “Pini” came out from behind a big leaf. Pini looked very quietly at Baran, because he was a little lonely.

Baran smiled and picked a beautiful purple flower with his mouth. He brought the flower toward Pini to show him that he wanted to be friends with him. Seeing Baran’s kindness, Pini gave a big smile.

Pini hopped onto Baran’s soft back. Baran gently entered the pond, and together they swam on the water. Lala also flew above their heads and sang spring songs for them.

Little by little the sun began to set, and the sky turned orange and purple. Baran and Lala stood by the pond’s shore to say goodbye to the warmth of the sun’s last light.

Pini sat on a smooth, shiny stone beside Baran. He said, “Today was the best day of my life. Having friends like you is the most beautiful gift.” Baran kindly lowered his head close to the stone.

Night arrived, and the friendship pond shimmered under the moonlight. Baran, Lala, and Pini fell asleep beside one another. They knew that tomorrow would again be a day full of kindness and calm.