Comic Story
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Once, in a sun-drenched meadow, lived a boastful hare named Bijoy. His speed was his pride, his arrogance, his flaw.
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"Look at you, Shanto," Bijoy scoffed, his voice dripping with disdain. "Crawling along at a snail's pace! I could hop to the moon before you reach the next flower."
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Shanto, unfazed by Bijoy's taunts, chuckled softly. "Perhaps," he replied, "we should put your boasting to the test, Bijoy. Let's have a race."
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Bijoy erupted in laughter, his eyes wide with disbelief. "A race? You? Against me? This will be the easiest victory of my life!"
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The day arrived, marked by a gathering of woodland creatures. The starting line was drawn, the stakes were set: respect, and a bushel of the finest clover.
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With a signal from the wise old owl, they were off. Bijoy shot forward like an arrow, leaving a trail of dust in his wake.
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Looking back, Bijoy saw Shanto far behind, a tiny green speck in the distance. "He'll never catch up," he thought, a mischievous glint in his eyes. "A quick nap wouldn't hurt."
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As Bijoy drifted off to sleep beneath the tree, Shanto continued his slow, unwavering journey. Each step was deliberate, each breath measured.
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Time passed. The sun climbed higher, then began its descent. Shanto was nearing the finish line, his pace unchanged.
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Bijoy awoke with a start, his heart pounding. He stretched, yawned, and then remembered the race. Panic seized him.
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He raced towards the finish line, a desperate blur of fur and muscle. But it was too late. Shanto had already crossed, greeted by cheers and applause.
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Bijoy, humbled and ashamed, approached Shanto. "You… you won," he stammered, his head bowed in defeat. "But how?"
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"By believing in myself, and by never giving up," Shanto replied. "True strength lies not in speed, but in perseverance."
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From that day on, Bijoy learned a valuable lesson. He embraced humility, respected Shanto, and discovered the true meaning of strength, not just in speed, but in character.