Once upon a time in Japan, a monkey and a crab found a rice-dumpling and a persimmon-seed respectively. The cunning monkey convinced the innocent crab to trade his yummy rice-dumpling for the monkey's hard persimmon-seed, promising it would grow into a fruit-filled tree.
After the trade, the monkey quickly ate the rice-dumpling, while the crab planted the seed. Over time, it grew into a tree bearing delicious persimmons. The crab, unable to climb the tree, asked the monkey for help.
The monkey agreed but when he climbed the tree, he selfishly ate all the ripe persimmons. He then threw the hard, unripe ones at the crab, causing injuries that ended the crab's life. Fearful of his wicked deeds, the monkey hid.
Meanwhile, the crab's son discovered his father's tragic end. Determined to avenge his father, he devised a plan with help from his father's friends: a bee, a chestnut, and a mortar.
The young crab invited the monkey to a feast, pretending not to know about his father's murder. After the feast, while the monkey was waiting for tea, the chestnut in the fireplace popped out, hitting the monkey. The bee then stung him. As the monkey tried to escape, the stone mortar fell from the gate onto him.
With the monkey wounded and helpless, the young crab approached. The monkey, stubborn and unapologetic, blamed the old crab. But the young crab avenged his father's death by ending the monkey's life with his sharp claws. In this way, justice was served for the cruel deeds committed by the monkey.
Once upon a time, in a far-off place in Japan where even the cherry blossoms stopped to take selfies, there were two pals. One was a monkey, full of tricks, and the other was a crab, who just loved to do the moonwalk sideways.
Monkey found a rice ball, yum-yum! Crab found a tiny seed that could grow into a persimmon tree. That's a kind of fruit, like a sweet and squishy orange.
Monkey, grinning ear to ear, said, "Hey, buddy! How 'bout we swap? Your rice ball for my magic seed? It'll grow into a tree full of snacks!"
Crab thought for a second. "A tree full of snacks? Sounds like a deal!" And they swapped.
Monkey ate the rice ball so fast it was like watching a video in fast-forward! Crab, happy as a clam—or, um, a crab—planted the seed.
Time passed, rain fell, sun shined, and POOF! The tiny seed grew into a big tree full of tasty fruits. But oh no! Crabby couldn't climb trees!
"Hey Monkey, can you help me get those fruits? My claws can't do it."
Monkey grinned, "You got it!" But instead of sharing, he ate all the ripe fruits himself. Then, being really, really naughty, he threw the green fruits at Crab, like squishy green dodgeballs from the sky. Crab got so hurt that he couldn't dance sideways anymore. Forever.
Monkey, suddenly feeling like the bad guy in the story, decided to play hide-and-seek without telling anyone. He hid really, really well.
Zoom to the future, and here comes Little Crab, like a tiny superhero. He finds out what happened and decides it's payback time. He rounds up some of his dad's old pals: a buzzy bee, a poppy chestnut, and a big, heavy bowl from the kitchen.
"Hey Monkey, wanna come over for dinner? We've got fruit, and games, and a big surprise!"
Monkey thought, "Free dinner? Woo-hoo!" But just as he was getting comfy, POP! The chestnut flew out from the fire like a tiny rocket and bonked him on the head. Then, ZAP! The bee stung him, like a tiny zappy sword.
Trying to run away, Monkey got another surprise: SQUASH! The big bowl fell right on top of him from the gate. "Whoa, this is NOT my day," he thought.
Little Crab walked up, his tiny claws ready. "Got anything to say before you go bye-bye?"
"Can I get a redo?" Monkey squeaked.
Little Crab shook his head. "Nope!" And with a quick SNAP of his claws, justice was served. Well, everyone was happy after that. Except Monkey, but he had it coming.
Monkey and Crab, best of friends,
Found some treats where the sidewalk ends.
Monkey had rice, as tasty as could be,
While Crab found a seed for a persimmon tree.
"Hey there, Crab! Let's make a deal!
Swap your rice for my seed, what a steal!
It’ll grow into a tree with fruit to spare!"
Crab nodded, "A tree of snacks? That sounds quite fair!"
Monkey munched the rice, all in one go,
While Crab planted the seed and watched it grow.
Sun and rain did their little dance,
And soon enough, the tree took its chance.
A persimmon tree, tall and grand,
But Crab couldn’t climb, you understand.
"Monkey, help me, can you please?"
Monkey grinned, "I'll do it with ease!"
Monkey climbed, but here's the twist,
He ate all the ripe ones that couldn't be missed.
Green fruits tossed at Crab from up high,
Like squishy dodgeballs falling from the sky.
Poor Crab was hurt, couldn’t dance on the sand,
Monkey felt bad and hid in the land.
Then came Little Crab, a hero so small,
With a plan to make things right for all.
He gathered some pals, a bee and more,
And a big, heavy bowl from a kitchen drawer.
"Monkey, dinner's on! With a big surprise!"
Monkey thought, "A free feast? What a prize!"
Just as Monkey started to grin,
A chestnut popped and hit his chin.
A bee zapped next, quick as a flash,
And a big bowl fell with a tremendous crash.
Little Crab stood, claws at the ready,
"Any last words before things get heady?"
Monkey squeaked, "Can we please rewind?"
Little Crab said, "Justice is what you'll find."
With a quick snap of his tiny claw,
Justice was served, the perfect law.
Everyone cheered, except for one guy,
Monkey learned, it doesn’t pay to be sly.
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