On a bright Saturday morning the neighborhood kids piled into the community hall for their yearly karaoke duel. Each child had chosen a song that they felt would steal the spotlight, and the room buzzed with nervous excitement. The first note rang out and a chorus of voices erupted, each child trying to claim the mic. What began as a friendly contest quickly turned into a playful skirmish—mic‑tossing, song swapping and costume changes. A shy girl surprised everyone by belting a power ballad while a bold boy tried a rap that had the room laughing. Tension rose as they pushed each other to sing louder, but a sudden power cut forced them into an impromptu duet in the dark. In that moment they realized that while competition was fun, their real joy lay in sharing music together.
