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The Screen Time Challenge Club

Two friends discover the ups and downs of screen use and learn to balance technology with real-life adventures.

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There are two main characters: Liam, a 12-year-old boy with messy brown hair and round glasses, wearing a blue t-shirt and beige shorts, sitting on a wooden bench with his arms crossed, looking thoughtful; and Ethan, also 12, with blonde hair and sparkling eyes, wearing a red sweatshirt and jeans, standing next to Liam, focused on his phone. The setting is a lush park with tall trees, colorful flowers scattered on the grass, and a clear blue sky with fluffy white clouds. In the distance, children can be seen playing on a playground. The main situation shows Liam and Ethan on the bench, with Ethan absorbed in his phone while Liam looks at him with a melancholic expression, wondering where their old adventures have gone.

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