Chamroeun had always been known as the little monkey with the biggest personality. One moment he was cheerful and full of playful energy, and the next moment he could explode into a tiny storm of emotions. On this particular day, that little storm grew much bigger than anyone expected.
It started with something very small—Chamroeun couldn’t reach the fruit he wanted. He stretched his arms, pouted, stomped his feet, and suddenly threw himself into a full tantrum. His face tightened with frustration, and he began shaking the table as if the world had betrayed him. The other monkeys watched with wide eyes, unsure whether to laugh at his dramatic performance or worry about what he might do next.
Chamroeun, however, was too lost in his emotions to notice anything around him. He kept wobbling from side to side, flailing his tiny arms and swinging his little body. In his anger, he forgot the most important thing—he was standing on the very edge of the table.
With one sudden misstep, his foot slipped. His eyes widened in shock as his body leaned forward, too far to correct himself. Before he knew it, Chamroeun tumbled right off the table and landed on the ground with a surprising thump. His tantrum stopped instantly. The dramatic little monkey lay still for a second, stunned by what had just happened.
Then he slowly sat up, rubbing himself gently while letting out a soft, embarrassed whimper. The other monkeys rushed over, surrounding him with gentle nudges and comforting sounds. Chamroeun realized that his anger had gotten the best of him.
From that moment on, he understood something important: big feelings are okay, but losing control could lead to unexpected trouble. And maybe—just maybe—he would think twice before throwing such a dramatic tantrum again.
