After their bath, Rimi hugged her. “Thank you, Shizuka. I won’t be scared anymore.”
Here is a helpful story for Shizuka:
Shizuka learned that being helpful sometimes means pausing your own relaxation to teach someone something important. And that evening, she went back to her own bath with a warm heart — and the satisfaction of having turned a simple routine into a moment of kindness and safety.
Shizuka smiled kindly. “Of course, but let me get dressed first. Safety and privacy are important.”
“Shizuka, can I come in? I’m scared to wash my hair alone,” Rimi said softly.
Shizuka gently washed Rimi’s hair, showing her how to tilt her head back so soap didn’t get into her eyes. “See? Bathing can be fun and safe when you’re careful,” Shizuka said.
She quickly dried off and put on her bathrobe. Then she helped Rimi into the small tub next to hers. Together, they talked about bath safety: never leaving the water running unattended, using a nonslip mat, and telling an adult if something felt wrong.
