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Jojo was a little disappointed that his mother forgot, but he also

understood that she was busy in getting everyone ready and

also had to leave for office.

He reached late for school and the class was already in session.

Towards the end of the class, the teacher stopped to make an

announcement and Jojo’s heart skipped a bit. Perhaps he was

going to wish Jojo in front of the entire class.

She spoke, “Class, today is a very important day. Today is the

day when Jojo..........”

Jojo felt a rush of

excitement. He was
going to be wished

by everyone in
a grand style, he

thought to himself.

Then the teacher

continued, “When Jojo passed the test!”

The class burst out laughing and Jojo turned red with

embarrassment. The bell struck and he was saved by it.

Up until the recess no one wished Jojo and he was surprisingly

quiet. While his classmates noticed that he was not his usual

self, no one guessed the reason.

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