You’re 5 years old and need a friend. He’s 7 years old and needs money to buy a toy.

Your parents knew you wanted to make friends but were too shy to do so. They couldn’t force you to socialize, and they couldn’t “buy” you a new friend either— but they could hire a babysitter that’s almost your age. That’s almost the same thing.

Currently standing in front of you is your new ‘babysitter’, with a smile so bright that it practically lit up the entire playground.

“Hiya! Let’s play!”