In a lively African village, Ndabè the monkey and Ndakòrò the meerkat were best friends.

They played, ate, and promised each other, "We'll always share everything!"

One day, they discovered a mango tree. "Let's split the fruit fairly!" said Ndabè.

But Ndakòrò whispered, "I deserve more!" He hid extra mangoes in his burrow.

"Why are my mangoes so few?" Ndabè asked.

Ndakòrò lied, "Birds stole them!" Ndabè frowned but trusted her friend.

Later, Tuma raided a beehive. "Share the honey!" Ndabè called.

"The bees did not leave any honey!" Ndakòrò claimed, licking sticky paws.

Ndabè grew suspicious. She set a trap. "A gift from the bees!"

Ndakòrò crept in at night—THUD!—he fell into the pit!

"Why did you lie?" Ndabè asked.

Ndakòrò cried, "I wanted more for myself!"

Ndabè sighed, "Dishonesty breaks trust."

Ndakòrò returned everything he stole. "Forgive me," he begged.

The villagers murmured, "Will he change?"

Ndakòrò worked hard to rebuild trust. Ndabè smiled, "True friendship needs honesty."

They vowed never to hide or lie again.