09/03/2026
市川市動植物園 Punchくんのレポートが続々と届く中、
こちらは「もう一頭」にスポットを当てて居ます。
少し長い記事ですが、中学三年生以上の方なら大丈夫⭐️
Q. 1. What is she/he called?
Q.2. What does the phrase mean: “It is steady,”?
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The monkey who never leaves Punch’s side has a name.
Go-chan.
Long before he met Punch, Go-chan had already fought his own quiet battle. He spent his early life in a circus, surrounded by loud music, flashing lights, and other monkeys who never truly welcomed him. He never quite fit in. He was often pushed aside and bullied, and over time the stress began to show on his small body.
Eventually, he was moved to the zoo.
And that’s where Punch was.
Punch — the little monkey who once held onto a toy because he had no one else. Punch — the one who could still feel lonely even in the middle of a group.
Then one day… Go-chan walked up to him.
He was the first to sit beside him.
The first to gently reach out and hug him.
No hesitation. No fear.
Just quiet understanding.
Maybe it’s because those who know pain can recognize it in others. Maybe those who have felt loneliness can see it from far away. Go-chan didn’t see a stranger. He saw someone who understood.
Two small souls who had both struggled to find where they belonged.
And instead of turning away, he chose to stay.
Their connection didn’t end with that first hug. It only grew stronger. They sit together, move together, and quietly support each other without needing attention.
It isn’t loud.
It isn’t dramatic.
It’s simply steady.
And sometimes, that’s the most powerful kind of love there is.
The world can be harsh — even for animals, especially the gentle ones.
But every once in a while, two wounded hearts find each other.
And instead of breaking again…
They begin to heal side by side.
So if you see Punch now, remember he isn’t alone anymore.
Go-chan made sure of that. 🤍
