The big shark swims near a group of fish, but they scatter at the sight of him. His sharp teeth gleam, and though he wants to greet them, his frown only deepens as loneliness settles in.
"Why does everyone swim away from me? I only want to say hello,"
Daisy the dolphin, known for her playful spirit, notices the shark's sad eyes and circles him gently.
"Hello there! Why the gloomy face? The ocean is too beautiful for frowns,"
"Everyone thinks I'm scary. They don't want to be my friend,"
"Maybe you just need to show them your happy side! Try smiling like me,"
The big shark hesitates, then slowly curls his mouth upward. The effort feels silly, but Daisy claps her fins in delight.
A little crab peeks from behind a rock, emboldened by the shark's friendly expression. An octopus waves a tentacle in greeting. The creatures gather, murmuring to each other, surprised by the change.
[@ch_3]Little Crab[/@ch_3_d]"He looks so happy! Maybe he's not scary after all,"[/@ch_3_d]
The big shark laughs, and the sound bubbles through the water, light and warm. Sea turtles emerge, dolphins leap, and even shy seahorses join the circle.
"Thank you, Daisy. I never knew a smile could bring so many friends,"
"You see? It's not about how you look—it's about how you feel inside,"
No longer alone, the big shark glides with confidence, his joy lighting up the underwater world. Laughter and stories fill the sea, and every creature feels safe and welcome.
"From now on, I'll always remember—never judge by appearances,"
