Miau

The story opens on a hot afternoon in a cramped public schoolyard, where the children pour out of class like a herd of restless animals. Their shouts and reckless games fill the narrow streets, but amid the chaos one small boy, Luisito Cadalso, slips away, only to be cornered and taunted by his peers. They hurl stones and chant “Miau,” a cruel nickname that sticks to him like a brand, turning an ordinary recess into a moment of humiliation.

Luisito’s only ally is Silvestre Murillo, the class’s diligent top‑student, who carries his books like armor and wears a blue beret that makes him stand out. Silvestre tries to defend Luisito with sharp, sarcastic remarks about the other children’s families, exposing the petty cruelty that fuels the bullying. Their exchange crackles with tension, revealing both the harsh social hierarchy of the school and the fragile friendship that holds Luisito together.

Caught between fear and a yearning for acceptance, Luisito retreats to his modest home, his mind racing with embarrassment and anger. As the narrative pauses at this crossroads, listeners are invited to follow his quiet struggle for dignity and the small acts of courage that might reshape his world.