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5 10 15 20 25 30 35 51 “You mean that if they don’t know why you stopped buying them, perhaps they would think they are too expensive and just drop the prices. In the end, they would be exploiting the children even more,” I say. Now I know that I definitely talk like Elena and Boch- dam. “I wouldn’t like to be in their place, having to work instead of being here with you.” “I’m confused. What can we do? Does anybody have any bright ideas?” asks Mohamed, looking very confused. Episode 13: Starting anew Afternoon classes are over. Most of the kids in sixth form are going away to a summer camp with Chema. They’re not using the courts as much because they are all preparing for camp. Chema is really busy with preparations so we also see less of him. Raul, Silvia, and I are not going to the camp, so we go to the pitch every day. Most of the kids from first year of high school (Juan Carlos and his gang) are usually there too. “Have you noticed? Bochdan hardly ever comes round here an- ymore since he spends all day getting ready for camp with Elena and her friends.” says Raul, who feels a bit neglected because he is not seeing Bochdan very often. “He seems different.” “I see him in class, and the truth is he’s crazy about Elena.” I laugh, “But it’s also true that we were talking about designs for the team shirts for next year with José and Hanadi, so I don’t think he’s changed that much. He’s still part of the group. And besides, let him stay with those girls. If I’m lucky, he’ll introduce me to that girl who’s always hanging out with Elena. She’s so beautiful I can’t even look at her.” “Raul, Bochdan is going through the same situation as you, only the other way around. You have your friends from class, and you have us. And although you may not be exactly the same person with each group, you are always you, right? If you have a bad day in class