Krishna

Krishna is a 14-year old boy living in a village in Nepal. He is engaged to marry Lakshmi.

Krishna is one of the rare boys who respects women. He was teased for carrying water for his mother. He is also the fastest boy in the village. mpted smoking, but couldn't do it.

Krishna's parents and Lakshmi's parents have arranged for them to be married in a year when they're older. Though, they are both excited and nervous about it, they are too shy to actually speak to each other. They are contented with watching each other. Lakshmi likes to watch Krishna from afar with her friend, Gita. She also watches Krishna alone. Krishna too sometimes steals glances at her.

Lakshmi often fantasizes about their life together, their wedding, the house they'll live in, and she dreams to have a baby daughter with him. Lakshmi admires him because he respects women, and Lakshmi doesn't like how men control their wives.