a painting of a little girl walking down a path next to a black cat

In a peaceful village, there lived a kind-hearted girl named Rara. Every morning, Rara helped her mother clean the house and prepare meals. Although her life was simple, Rara was always grateful and cheerful. She had a beloved cat named Si Manis, a gray tabby that followed her everywhere. Si Manis was not only Rara’s best friend but also a loyal guardian, often helping her chase away mice from the rice barn.One day, Rara heard that one of her neighbors was sick and needed help. Without hesitation, she brought food and some herbal remedies she got from her mother’s garden. Along the way, Si Manis kept following her, as if he knew this was an important mission. When she arrived at her neighbor's house, Rara took care of her neighbor with kindness and warmth. Her kindness lifted her neighbor's spirits, even if just a little.That night, when Rara returned home, she was surprised to find Si Manis carrying a small pouch of gold coins at the door. Rara was astonished, but she felt that kindness always returns in une