And after making Anna such a good friend, Lulu started expressing her thoughts much more openly.
That was a good thing.
Lulu's parents liked Anna.
They were even somewhat grateful to her.
They were thankful that she had made Lulu more cheerful.
The two children had similar personalities.
Lulu's parents thought the two of them would be friends for life.
They never expected...
A lifetime was a long time, after all.
But they hadn't even graduated from kindergarten...
And already, a disagreement had driven the two children apart...
The disagreement had even made Lulu refuse their request...
What kind of disagreement had arisen between the two children?
Lulu's parents were truly baffled and very surprised.
For Lulu to react this way...
The disagreement must have been quite serious.
"Lulu."
Lulu's mom looked at her child. "You know?"
"Anna's mom called today..."
"She asked to meet us this evening."
"She said you and Anna had a fight,"
Lulu's lips moved.
But no sound came out.
"Lulu, can you tell Mom..."
Lulu's mom spoke more slowly. "What happened between you and Anna...?"
Lulu lowered her head.
Her fingers twisted together.
She didn't say a word.
"Lulu."
Lulu's mom sighed softly.
She knew that in this state, it would be hard to get anything out of her child anytime soon.
They were out of time.
The time they'd arranged to meet Anna's mom was almost here.
"Come on."
Lulu's mom reached out and took Lulu by the hand. "We'll talk as we walk."
"We're almost late to meet Anna's mom."
"It's not good to be late."
"You know that, right, Lulu?"
Lulu nodded instinctively.
Of course she knew.
Being late—
Lulu let her mom lead her away without much resistance.
Lulu was a