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The Ugly Duckling

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あひるの子

A mother duck hatches four ducklings, but the fifth and largest egg takes three extra days to break. The chick that emerges has a long neck and an unfamiliar quack, making him different from his siblings. Despite his mother's relief that he can swim, the young duckling is mocked by dogs, bullied by frogs, and rejected by other ducks. His four brothers also ostracize him, and one evening he leaves his family behind.

Traveling alone, the duckling faces harsh seasons and dangerous encounters. He asks a goose to join his flock, but a hunter's gun forces them to flee. In winter, he is rescued from a weasel by a black cat and a hen, who take him into their cabin. They notice he does not look like a duck, yet allow him to stay. As spring turns to summer, the duckling undergoes a remarkable transformation, eventually finding peace and happiness among children who spot a beautiful swan. He remembers his gentle mother, but his days are now calm and joyful.

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