Jonathan loved playing soccer after school. He was always excited to go to the field and join his friends on the team. Their jerseys were bright and colorful.
One summer, Jonathan's mom told him he had to go to summer school. Jonathan didn't like the idea. He wanted to spend his summer playing soccer instead.
Every day after summer school, Jonathan rushed to the soccer field. He felt confident and happy while playing. He wore his blue soccer shorts and a yellow shirt.
But just when Jonathan was having the most fun, his mom would call him to come inside and eat dinner. It was always lasagna, his least favorite meal.
Jonathan didn't want to eat the lasagna, but his mom said it would give him energy for soccer. So, he tried a bite. Surprisingly, it tasted better than he expected.
As the days went by, Jonathan realized that the lasagna did make him feel stronger during soccer. He started eating it without complaint and felt more energetic.
With his confidence growing on and off the field, Jonathan became the star player of his team. His teammates applauded his skills, and he felt proud.
Jonathan learned that sometimes trying new things and having confidence can lead to unexpected success. He began to enjoy summer school too, knowing it would help him improve in soccer.
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