Sang Kancil and a Monkey

Translated by: Khidir M. Yazir / Kid Haider

One sunny morning, Sang Kancil set out in search of some grub. As he wandered, he spotted a juicy guava tree. His mouth watered at the thought of sinking his teeth into those sweet fruits. But, alas, perched atop the tree was a cheeky monkey. Sang Kancil politely asked, "Hey there, Sang Monyet, mind tossing down a guava for me?" The monkey, feeling rather smug, replied, "If you want it, you'll have to climb up and get it yourself!"

    Sang Kancil wasn't about to let the monkey get the best of him. He slyly grabbed a small stick and flung it at the monkey, causing quite a ruckus. Sang Monyet, feeling a bit peeved, plucked some guava seeds and hurled them at Sang Kancil. But our clever little deer was quick on his feet and dodged the seeds with a laugh. "Ha! Ha! Ha!" Sang Kancil chuckled, feeling quite pleased with himself.

    With a mischievous grin, Sang Kancil taunted Sang Monyet, "Looks like you've been outsmarted, my friend!" The monkey fell silent, feeling a bit embarrassed by Sang Kancil's cunning ways. "Well played, Sang Kancil," the monkey muttered under his breath.

    And with that, Sang Kancil happily indulged in the delicious guava fruit, relishing in his victory. The monkey couldn't help but admit to himself, "That Sang Kancil sure knows how to pull a fast one on me." And so, the clever deer and the crafty monkey parted ways, each with a newfound respect for the other's cunning ways.

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