Is Taro Sick?
Maria: Mom, Taro is sick!
Mom: Sick? Is he sleeping?
Maria: No, he isn’t sleeping. He isn’t playing. He’s sad.
Mom: Is he tired?
Maria: No, he isn’t.
Mom: Is he hot? Is he cold?
Maria: No. He’s sad, Mom. Look!
Mom: Where is his plate?
Maria: It’s here, next to the door.
Mom: The plate is empty. Did Taro eat this evening?
Maria: This evening? … No, he didn’t.
Mom: Maria, Taro isn’t sick. He’s hungry!
Maria: Sorry, Taro! Food!
(Taro is eating.)
Mom: Is he sick now?
Maria: No. He’s happy. And now he’s sleeping.