The Monkey Who Became a Prince
The Royal Family
Do you see the king here? Just a little further down? Yes, this is King Turn, and next to him is his wife, Queen Margaret. Where is Tigru? He's talking about his youngest son, Tigru.
Oh, and this is his eldest son, Lup.
— Tigru! — I'm coming, Father! I'm coming, Father! Ow! — Clumsy! — Look at him. He can't even manage on his own, and you still call him Tigru. Oh!
Tigru and Lup
— Hey! — Stop whining! — But... Oh, sorry.
Lup always teased Tigru and made him feel small and useless. So Tigru completely separated himself from his family. He spent most of his time in his room and only came out when he needed to.
— This is my loser brother. He's good for nothing. Ha ha ha! — Oh, that means he's an idiot prince. — Idiot prince! What a fitting name! Come on! Play! Enjoy your silly books! Idiot prince! Ha ha ha!
Time Passes
Time passed, and Lup became an arrogant and proud prince. He had many friends and a significant social life. But Tigru was introverted. He had no friends and spent all day immersed in his books.
— Oh, I'm sorry. I had a friend. — Roy! — Kek kek. — Oh! — Are you hungry? — Kek kek kek kek kek. — Alright. Let's go to the lounge to get you something. — Kek kek kek kek kek.
Roy loved to imitate Tigru in every way.
— Kek kek kek kek kek. This is the idiot prince! Kek kek kek kek kek.
Public Humiliation
— Oh! — Wow! Look who we have here! My foolish brother! — Kek kek kek kek kek. — I, I'm just here to get some food. — Come back after we're done, and you can have the scraps. — But... Oh! — Come, Roy! — Kek kek kek kek kek.
Princess Kaila's Visit
It so happened that one day, Princess Kaila from the neighboring kingdom came to visit King Turn, along with her father, King David.
— Lup! That's an unusual name. — My son is no ordinary man. He is the best. You'll see. Come! Come! Let's leave the young ones alone.
Kaila and Lup talked, laughed, and giggled, while Tigru, hidden behind a pillar, watched them. He was amazed by the princess's beauty and felt his heart leap for her.
— Wow! Who is that? — Ugh! Tigru! Leave now! — That's my loser brother, Tigru. — Loser? — Yes! Nobody likes him. He just sits and reads in his room all day. — Seriously? How unsuitable for a prince!
Tigru's Wish
— What a good life you have! Nobody criticizes you, nobody humiliates you. Oh! I wish I were in your place.
An Unexpected Transformation
— What the heck? What just happened? Am I a monkey? — Tell King Kong and sing him a song, for I am a prince! — How? What? Roy? Kek kek kek kek kek. — Ah, hello, master! I didn't notice you behind my wonderful body. Kek kek kek kek kek. — Oh, yes, I know. You don't like being a monkey, but that's your problem now. Ha ha! — Eh? — I'm kidding. We're in this together. And it's time to teach you how to behave. — Kek! — See? I've been imitating you for a long time, and I don't think anyone will realize it's not you. — Kek kek kek kek kek. The silly prince! — What did you say? — Nothing, Your Highness! We just... — You two are fired! — What? Please, Your Highness! — What? Don't fire them! — Kek kek kek kek kek. — Huh, fine. I'll give you one last chance. But you will respect me. — Yes, yes, Your Highness! — Alright.
Tigru, the Hero
— Oh, look, the idiot prince and his monkey. Guards! Get these rude people out of the kingdom, now! — What? No! You can't do that! — Oh, yes, I can! — It is the king's command! Pay his tribute! — Tribute? What tribute? They don't have to pay any tribute until the end of the harvest season. — Hmm? Prince Tigru? — Guards! Arrest him immediately! — It's Prince Tigru! Our young prince! — Yes, it's really him! — Wow! Long live Prince Tigru! Wow! Hey!
Tigru's Popularity
In the days that followed, Roy and Tigru visited the farmers, met with the doctors, and talked with the common people of his kingdom. News quickly spread that Prince Tigru would be the most suitable to inherit the throne. Even in the palace, ministers and knights spoke of him. All of this reached King David's ears, who decided to...
— What? King David, we made a deal. — I know. And I'm not giving up on it. I'm just proposing that my daughter Kaila marry Tigru and not Lup. — What? That's absurd! — I'm sorry, but as a father, I want my daughter to marry the future king. — Which is me! Hello! Father, tell him!
King Turn's Decision
But King Turn looked down, because he himself was no longer sure that Lup would take the throne. He had learned from his ministers that Lup was wasteful and didn't care about the people of the kingdom. He had also heard that his younger son had become the hero of the people.
— What? Alright! Ask Kaila then! We're in love! She'll marry me! — I say we call both Kaila and Tigru here and ask them what they want.
And so, Kaila and Tigru were brought into the king's office.
— And now, it all depends on you. Kaila, you speak first. — I would be honored to marry Prince Tigru. — What? But you? — Enough! She has spoken her mind. Now, Tigru. What do you have to say?
The Truth and Forgiveness
— Hmm, I... I'll be right back. — Huh?
Roy hurried to Tigru's room and told him everything.
— Kek kek kek kek kek. — It's been fun and games until now, but honestly, this is too much for me. I'm a monkey. I want to be quiet, relax, and eat fruit. This is my life. Kek kek! I'm done being you, Tigru. And I think you've learned a lot about how to handle life. I need to go back to my life, and you to yours. — Up! Am I human again? Kek kek! — Oh, thank you so much, Roy! Kek kek kek kek kek. — Oh, yes, yes, sorry, I forgot.
Tigru returned to the lounge, more confident than ever, because he had learned so much from Roy and understood that he was always mocked by others because he allowed them to do so.
— Tigru, are you done with what you...? — Yes, I cannot marry Kaila, and I don't think Lup should either. — What? What? — Lup, don't you see she doesn't love you? First she wanted to marry you, and now me. Also, Father, I'm not interested in becoming king. I'm happy to be a prince and serve my brother, provided he changes his behavior.
Lup was touched by his gesture, as he didn't expect such a favor from him.
— Brother, I've never been... — It's alright, Lup. I don't need apologies. After all, we are brothers. — I'm so proud of you, Tigru, and your mother, of course.
The Coronation and the Moral
And so, Lup was crowned, and Tigru happily accompanied him. Tigru and Roy were not master and pet, but the best of friends, and Tigru's life changed, as he learned that others' opinions of him did not define his personality.
People take advantage of you if you let them. Remember: you are your own boss, and you must be happy with who you are and try to be the best.
— Kek kek kek kek kek.
