Once upon a time in a small town in Japan, there was a 5-year-old girl named Yuki. She was super excited because it was New Year’s Day!

Yuki’s parents gave her a special red envelope called otoshidama. Yuki’s eyes sparkled with delight. She wondered what it was for.

Yuki asked her grandmother about otoshidama. Her grandmother explained that it’s a gift to bring good luck and is meant for something special.

Yuki thought hard about what to do with her otoshidama. She wanted to make the best choice. She decided she would buy a special toy.

Yuki went to the store, carefully choosing the perfect toy. She felt happy and proud to use her otoshidama for something she wanted.

That night, Yuki hugged her new toy and told her family how much fun she had using her otoshidama. Her family smiled and hugged her back.

And so, Yuki learned that otoshidama is not just a gift, but a way to share joy and celebrate the new year with love and family.