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Mar 6, 2026 · 3 min · Ep 48

👟🎁 A birthday gift. A very ugly pair of trainers. And a word that proves practical can still be powerful.

When Luca opens his present, he expects flashy trainers with lights ✨. Instead, he finds plain grey shoes—chunky, boring, and completely utilitarian 😐.

No style. No sparkle.

But during PE ⚽ something surprising happens. While others slip in their fancy trainers, Luca’s sturdy shoes grip the floor perfectly—and he scores goal after goal 🥅🔥.

Maybe Gran was right after all.

Sometimes the most practical things turn out to be the best. 💡

📚 Word of the Day: Utilitarian — designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
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