Once upon a time, there was a boy named [Sy](MJMZN67Y) who adored his [Nonno](6YVDBSPH). Together, they loved picking juicy red tomatoes from [Nonno](6YVDBSPH)'s abundant vegetable garden. But most special of all, [Sy](MJMZN67Y) and [Nonno](6YVDBSPH) shared a birthday!

However, as [Nonno](6YVDBSPH) was getting older, he didn't shave as much, and his beard became prickly. Every time [Nonno](6YVDBSPH) visited, he'd sweep [Sy](MJMZN67Y) into a hug and kiss, leaving [Sy](MJMZN67Y)'s cheeks tingling with prickly beard kisses.

[Sy](MJMZN67Y) started hiding whenever [Nonno](6YVDBSPH) visited. [Nonno](6YVDBSPH) would call, 'Where's [Sy](MJMZN67Y)? Where's [Sy](MJMZN67Y)?' [Sy](MJMZN67Y) tried waving, hoping that would be enough, but [Nonno](6YVDBSPH) just hugged him more.

Next time, [Sy](MJMZN67Y) blew [Nonno](6YVDBSPH) a kiss from across the room, but [Nonno](6YVDBSPH) laughed and said, 'Oh, here's a kiss for you too!' and offered a handshake and a high five.

[Sy](MJMZN67Y) told his mother about [Nonno](6YVDBSPH)'s prickly beard. She laughed and explained that beards can tickle just like Uncle Peter's big, long beard.

His mother suggested that next time [Nonno](6YVDBSPH) came, [Sy](MJMZN67Y) should tell him how the beard felt. So [Sy](MJMZN67Y) gathered up his courage for the next visit.

Then came the day of their shared birthday. To [Sy](MJMZN67Y)'s surprise, [Nonno](6YVDBSPH) had shaved! His cheeks were smooth, and his hug felt just right.

'Happy birthday, [Sy](MJMZN67Y)!' [Nonno](6YVDBSPH) exclaimed, giving him a kiss. [Sy](MJMZN67Y) giggled. [Nonno](6YVDBSPH)’s embrace was still warm, but now it was tickle-free!

From that day on, [Sy](MJMZN67Y) never hid from [Nonno](6YVDBSPH) again. He learned that sometimes talking about your feelings can solve prickly problems.

And they lived happily, sharing hugs and secrets on their special day, every year from then on. The end.