“Matt and Mandy,” Friend, February 2022
Matt and Mandy
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Matt carrying soccer ball and walking outside
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Matt talking to Mandy and looking sad
How did the tryout go? Did you make the team?
No.
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Matt and Mandy talking
I’m sorry. That must be really disappointing.
At first I thought I would never play again …
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Matt and Mandy talking
But …?
I love playing. If I can’t play on the team, I can still enjoy playing …
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Matt and Mandy talking
… with you?
You’re on!
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Matt and Mandy playing soccer together
Illustrations by Matt Sweeney