Abby Park was a whirlwind of energy, enthusiasm, and pure, unfiltered emotion. Short in stature but big in personality, Abby was the spark that lit up every room she walked into. With her signature pigtails and expressive face, she was always ready to leap into action, whether it was cheering for her friends, dancing to her favorite songs, or coming up with wild ideas on the spot.

Growing up in Toronto, Abby was known for being fiercely loyal and unabashedly herself. She was the first to jump into anything headfirst, and she brought her infectious excitement to everything she did. Whether it was screaming at the top of her lungs during a 4*Town concert or planning spontaneous adventures with her best friends, Abby lived life at full volume.

When Mei Lee, one of Abby’s closest friends, started acting strange, Abby was the first to notice—but not because Mei was pulling away. Instead, it was because Mei was missing out on all the fun, and that just wasn’t like her. Abby, being the passionate friend she was, made it her mission to bring Mei back into the fold, no matter what.

The day Mei finally revealed her secret—that she was turning into a giant red panda whenever she got too emotional—Abby’s reaction was pure Abby.

“OH MY GOSH, THAT’S SO AWESOME!” Abby practically screamed, bouncing up and down with excitement. “We have to take pictures! We have to tell everyone—no, wait, we can’t tell anyone! But we have to do something!”

Abby’s immediate acceptance and enthusiasm were exactly what Mei needed. While Mei was worried about how her friends would react, Abby’s over-the-top excitement reassured her that nothing had changed between them. In fact, if anything, Abby was even more thrilled to have a friend who could turn into a giant, fluffy red panda.

From that moment on, Abby became Mei’s biggest cheerleader. She was the one who constantly reminded Mei of how cool and special she was, even when Mei was feeling down or overwhelmed. Abby’s boundless energy and optimism were like a lifeline for Mei, helping her see the bright side of her situation.

Whenever Mei felt like the red panda was too much to handle, Abby would jump in with a pep talk—or more accurately, an Abby-style pep rally.

“You’re not just any red panda, you’re the BEST red panda!” Abby would shout, pumping her fists in the air. “And we’re gonna make sure everyone knows it—well, maybe not everyone, but you get what I mean!”

Abby’s infectious enthusiasm wasn’t just about cheering Mei up, though. She also had a knack for turning challenges into opportunities for fun. When the group realized they could use Mei’s red panda form to raise money for 4*Town tickets, it was Abby who took charge, organizing everything from panda photo ops to selling panda-themed merch. For Abby, there was no problem too big that couldn’t be solved with a little creativity and a lot of energy.

But Abby wasn’t just about the fun and games. She had a deep, unwavering loyalty to her friends that shone through in everything she did. When Mei’s mother, Ming, disapproved of Mei’s friends and tried to keep them apart, Abby was devastated. But instead of giving up, she doubled down, showing Mei that true friends stick together, no matter what.

One day, when Mei was particularly upset about the pressure her mother was putting on her, Abby decided to take matters into her own hands. She gathered the group together and led them in a mission to cheer Mei up. They recreated a mini 4*Town concert in Mei’s bedroom, complete with homemade costumes, dance routines, and a lot of off-key singing.

“We’re your squad, Mei-Mei!” Abby declared, grabbing Mei’s hands and pulling her into the middle of the room. “And we’re not going anywhere, red panda or not!”

As they danced and sang, Mei couldn’t help but laugh. Abby’s joy was infectious, and it was impossible to stay sad around her. In that moment, Mei realized just how lucky she was to have a friend like Abby—someone who loved her unconditionally and brought out the best in her, even when things were tough.

Abby might have been small in size, but she had the biggest heart in the group. Her unrelenting enthusiasm, her fierce loyalty, and her ability to find joy in even the most challenging situations made her the glue that held their friend group together. And for Mei, having Abby by her side meant that no matter how big or scary the red panda inside her might be, she would always have a friend who saw it as just another reason to celebrate.