Kuto was always a bit different from the other kids in his village. He was taller, for one thing, and his hair was a strange, off-black color. But it was Kuto's afro haircut that really set him apart. The other villagers would often laugh and point at him, calling him names like "strange looking" and "ugly."
But Kuto didn't care what they thought. He knew he was different, but he liked it that way. It made him feel special.
One day, when Kuto was out walking near the jungle, he heard a strange noise coming from inside the trees. curious, he followed the sound until he came to a clearing where an enormous snake lay coiled up on the ground.
The snake saw Kuto and immediately began to speak in a soft, calming voice. "Hello there," she said. "My name is Naga."
Kuto was so surprised that he could barely speak himself. Finally he managed to ask her what she was doing in this part of the world.