It doesn’t take a lot to be kind — but the rewards can be magical.
Just ask Naomi Osaka.
Osaka, a three-time Grand Slam tennis champion, was in the middle of a match at the Australian Open this week when a colorful little figure fluttered onto to the court. It was a butterfly, evidently seeking a place to rest his wings.
And he chose the perfect spot to do it.
“There’s a butterfly on your leg!” said a spectator to Osaka.
Rather of brushing the lovely insect away, she took a break from the game to carefully pick him up and transfer him to the sidelines. The butterfly, on the other hand, did not stay gone for long.
Moments later, he returned to land on Osaka’s face — as if to give thanks for treating him kindly.
Here’s that moment on video:
Following that, Osaka delicately relocated the butterfly to safety once more before returning to the action (which she later went on to win). But, as a result of that sweet act, Osaka has gained a slew of new fans, both inside and beyond the tennis world.
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