Pla, a 10-year-old female, has a good heart and a good head, but is poor, and Iw, a 10-year-old female, is a friend at Pla's school, cheerful and talkative. The two are close friends who help each other.

Today is Saturday, but Pla, an 11-year-old girl, still wakes up early in the morning. After finishing personal business She hurriedly came to eat breakfast of rice and dried fish that had been left out since morning. Even though the food on the mat is starting to get cold. But it still allowed this girl to enjoy it long enough that 15 minutes had passed.

which was a warning sign that she should leave the house. Otherwise....

"I have to hurry and get the bag to Uncle Tu!" Pla exclaimed, looking at the small clock in front of him. I blamed myself for being so busy eating that I lost track of time and didn't speak. She hurriedly piled the remaining dishes and bowls on the pantry next to her. Then he searched for a big black bag. before walking quickly out of the house without forgetting to lock the house door firmly

In front of the department store

Big O

“Fish boy!” A middle-aged man with red-black skin in front of a pan of fried bananas was busy with the children. and adults who come to buy fried bananas at Uncle Tu's shop, a fried banana that is famous for its crispy outside and soft inside, which the uncle claims are Namwa bananas from Phetchaburi. Along with the white sesame that Uncle Tu added without stopping, as if spilling it while stirring the batter, it gave off a very fragrant aroma around the radius of Uncle Tu's shop cart. Frying

Therefore, it is popular with customers. Especially on an important day like this. That makes Uncle Tu have to use a lot of raw materials to make fried bananas to sell and including food bags.

"Hurry up, kid. The bag's all gone."

"Yes, I'm sorry, Uncle, I'm late."

"No problem. Thank you very much. I'm going to walk around the fair first and then come get the money. Uncle is busy right now."

"work? What kind of work is it, uncle?” The girl raised her head in confusion as she stood and waited to receive the money.

"oh! Folding the bag and forgetting? Today is Children's Day!” Not letting the next question pop up in the fish's head. Uncle Tu spoke up again, "Let's go. The work has begun."

So... the fish girl walked into the department store.

"Hello, all lovely children," came the voice of a slender woman whose words and clothes looked like something straight out of a fairy tale. Standing next to a large walking rabbit, he waved at the children. About the same age as the fish who walked along with their parents by the hand.

"For any youngsters who have just arrived, I would like to inform you of the program at the event."

"Today, the department store

Big O

We have organized a Children's Day activity for all children and parents to enjoy delicious milk and butter desserts at the event."

"Section for activities within the event Today we have 2 big competitions at 11:00 AM. We will have competition

Big O got talent

For youngsters who want to show off their abilities who have already registered. We'll race until 2:00 p.m. and we'll clear kilometers of ground. To use as a competition venue.... Uh...."

"From 2:00 p.m. there will be a paper airplane competition."

"Whoa! .... This is interesting." A clear voice sounded near the fish girl. She felt familiar, like someone.

“Wait, that's a fish, right? fish!"

"Oh, Eew! Hello!” The fish turned quickly towards the owner of the little voice. and immediately greeted The girl with the name seemed equally happy. He even held the other's hand with a big smile until the fish just saw and noticed that Iw was with his mother.

"Hello, child." Iw's mother looked impatient. Then I turned to talk to my daughter.

"Yes! Nong Iw, if Mom wants to go out and talk about work first, then come pick me up at noon. Can I stay with friends first?"

"Alright, Mom. Iw wants to talk to the fish." "Then I'd like to go first. See you here at noon."

"Pla, mother, please take care of Nong Iw." With that, Pla's mother walked away.

"How long has the fish been here?" Iw turned to talk to the fish.

"It's been a while."

"yeah! .... By the way, I just saw Pla without his school shirt on." Then Iw sent his eyes looking down. Today, Pla is wearing a short-sleeved shirt with a large orange cat pattern from a Western cartoon and long pants. His knees were a loose, musty green color, and both cheeks were smeared with faint white powder.

"Why?"

"Well, it looks strange. When the fish are at school, their faces are so fierce they'll die. But when I see this Looks smaller than Iw. Plus, I put on face paint like I did in kindergarten," Iw said while laughing.

"Do it like we've seen Iw without wearing a school uniform. But today Iw is dressed very beautifully. It's like Nong Yai Mai," Pla said about the female child star. What Iw talked about

"Thank you, Pla. Did you know that this is what we wore to the piano competition until we won?" Then Iw pointed at the pink flared skirt. There is a large bow stuck in the middle of the chest.

"Yes! We've talked for a long time. Let's go take a walk with us to see the work together." Before Iw took his best friend's hand, they walked together and pointed out an alcove nearby that was crowded with children.

"Let's start with the ice cream first."

"Oh, I'm really full," Iw said and rubbed her stomach. With friends laughing beside me

"Yes! Oh, now it's almost time for the paper airplane race."

"Let's go." The two of them ran towards the stage area.

"Hello everyone, welcome to the paper airplane competition. Please invite the children competing to get paper and fold it," said the female host in a yellow sports uniform that stood out from the crowd at the event.

"Oh, just give me this much paper?" Iw grumbled before accepting the A4 size paper.

"Here's the secret," Pla smiled.

"No, I'm afraid I'll fold it wrong."

"Alright, once everyone's folded up, then stand in your place." The children scrambled for what they thought was the best place to throw.

"I'm going to count. 1… 2… Sum!"

The whistling sound of many paper airplanes floating aimlessly in the air. But there are around Ten boats floated all the way to the finish line. But there is one...

"Hoy! It's this fish!" Iw shouted in anger. The other children turned to look before the last paper plane was dropped 250 meters away.

“In conclusion, the winner is the owner of the white boat. I would like to invite the winner to come up on stage to receive the award." Then Iw pushed the fish up onto the stage. The fish carried his trembling legs onto the stage.

"Say it, fish," Iw gasped to her friends who were still gaping on stage. It seems like the fish are starting to feel a bit shy now. Because from the eyes of the people around her, they were all looking for this paper plane champion girl.

"Alright, I'd like to ask you your name. Please let everyone know,” the female host said, bringing down the microphone and pointing it near the fish.

"Name....Miss Malulee Sangkaew. Nickname is Pla."

"Nong Pla, are your parents coming today?"

".... No," the fish replied. She secretly noticed a strange expression on his face. of some adults below

"Yes, I saw a little fish glide this far..." The female host lowered her voice and began speaking louder. It creates laughter for those around you.

"I mean flying a paper plane." The fish didn't understand the words.

"So do you have any secrets?"

"um! ... Fish folds paper often because.... it's fun." The fish replied, unsure of the answer.

"Wow! ... Nong Pla, do you like folding paper?" She saw the surprised expression of the female host next to her. It reminded her of something her mother had said....

"So what can you fold? Or just a plane?"

"Just a little bit. There are airplanes, roses, cranes, dogs and cats, shirts..." As she spoke I heard a soft teasing sound. "Not at all."

"Wow! .... Very talented. And Nong Pla, are you thinking of selling it? It's not anything. But this kind of thing can be a profession. Like flowers made from fish scales."

"Uh! ... Do you have one too?"

"Yes, you are. You will be the first person to do this job." The fish suddenly felt his heart beating. Even though she didn't know what this condition was called, But because of the words of the girl next to me together with the cheering and applause of the people behind them, especially Iw. It makes the fish see their own value. How long has it been?

The fish has never received praise from its father and mother. Because the things Mom and Dad always say to the fish are things like "I don't have anything to eat anymore" or "When will I have money to pay off the debt?" along with Dad's loud burping sound when he's drinking. And it's Mom who complains that it's ridiculous every time a fish folds beautiful paper for Mom to see, even though it's really Mom herself.

That teaches fish to fold paper. Or does it have to be only a bag of bananas that gets money?

“Alright, the prizes at the department store.

Big O

"I'll give you a limited edition remote controlled airplane from Tamiya." The children around the stage started screaming because all of the company's toys were well-known and expensive.

"I want it, Mom." Pla heard the voice of a fat boy pointing at the front of the stage as if to cry. Before that a thought came to mind.

"Congratulations, fish."

After the event was over, it was time for Iw's mother to come pick me up. Both of them bid farewell to each other. before the fish walked across the footbridge absent-mindedly She thought she would take the toy home and play with it before smiling at the host's words and setting her sights on getting better at origami. But I can't imagine the faces of my parents who wouldn't be interested in this idea. Then finish by looking at the toys you received.

"Actually.... if you sell it for 300 plus the cost of the bag, you should get over 400 baht. It's more than every day," Pla thought to himself, "Mom should be able to use the money to pay off debt..."

"I'll call my mom to order it for you..."

"Mom, I don't understand. that there's only one If you want it, you have to go to Japan." The boy's sobbing voice made him turn around and look. The moment the mother and daughter made eye contact with the fish, remote control airplane owner It even stimulated the boy's tear glands.

"Uh! ... I'm sorry." Pla walked towards the mother and daughter.

“Normally, how much does this toy sell for?”

"One piece costs 500, but do you know what you're holding is worth a thousand?" the boy replied with a hint of disappointment. How can you not be disappointed? Well, he's a true fan of this toy company.

"We heard you wanted..."

"Oh, you're going to give it to me?" The fish looked at the toy with regret. But she believes that what she will do It might have a better effect. It might make your parents admire you...

"If we sell it for 500, will you buy it?"