On the day of the talent show at Coral Academy, Banana walks in to find the backstage was utter chaos. There were clothes thrown everywhere and people running around frantically. Banana goes up to their drama teacher, Ms. Clementine, and asked her what was happening. Ms. Clementine looked as if she was about to cry.
“Oh, Banana, it’s terrible! First, the pair of Pears from the tech group called in sick today, and they were the only people who knew all the riggings for the curtains! Then, Apple, being the tart one she is, provoked our makeup artist Peach by saying that nobody a-peach-iates her skills, and now Peach has locked herself in the costume room, so now we have no makeup artist, no curtains, and no costumes!”
Banana tried to reassure Ms. Clementine. “I’m sure it will be alright—” “Ms. Clementine,” Lemon interrupted, “me and Banana will fix this.” And so they got to work. First, Banana called the Pears to find a way to rig the curtain in an easier way. Meanwhile, Lemon confronted Apple.
“You need to apologize to Peach this instant!” he yelled. Apple scoffed. “Why should I? She’s way too sensitive.” “Because,” Lemon snapped, “without her, everyone’s going on stage looking like a fruit basket from the discount aisle!” That shut Apple up. She huffed, stomped over to the costume room, and knocked. “Peach, I am sorry, I didn’t mean it.” A small, muffled voice answered from inside. “Are you sure?” Apple rolled her eyes but continued. “Yes. You’re the only one who makes me look ready. Please come out.” The door creaked open, and Peach emerged, makeup brushes in hand, cheeks blushing brighter than her name. Meanwhile, Banana had the Pears on speakerphone.
“So you loop the rope twice, tie it like you’re tying shoelaces, and pull hard, right?” “That’s it!” one of the Pears crackled through the phone. Banana and Lemon followed the instructions, and in minutes, the curtain hung perfectly. When Ms. Clementine returned, her eyes filled with relief. The chaos gave way to harmony—makeup stations buzzed, costumes flew onto hangers, and the curtain stood tall and ready. The Coral Academy Talent Show was back on track.