The lights dim.
The stage is quiet.
And from the side, a small boy walks in — head down, shoes worn, clothes old and faded.
By his side trots a loyal little dog, holding something unusual in his mouth: a small wooden box.
The crowd watches in silence. No music. No flashy entrance. Just a boy and his dog… and a mysterious box.
The boy kneels down. Gently, he takes the box from the dog’s mouth.
He opens it.
In that instant, a soft glow pours out — like something from a dream. The lights on stage shimmer.
And before anyone can understand what’s happening… the boy begins to change.
His torn clothes vanish.
He stands up tall, now dressed in a beautiful, elegant outfit — shining shoes, a crisp jacket, and eyes full of new confidence.
The crowd gasps. Some even wipe away tears.
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