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Indu would much rather study science for her future career as a doctor, but her mother wants her to have a variety of activities. She attends Miss Diamond's Shimmer and Shine Academy. She does enjoy hanging out with fellow dancers Yara, who wants to be a prima ballerina, as well as Momoka, Charlie, and Dante. The group frequently hangs out at Yara's mother's patisserie, where they are treated to free baked goods, which is a relief for Indu, since her single mother struggles with bills. When Miss Diamond plans a trip to the professional ballet to see a production of Cinderella, Indu is slow to turn in her permission slip, since she doesn't want to ask her mother for money. Eventually, since she wants to go so badly, she forges her mother's signature and doesn't pay, although she goes to the performance. Eventually, she confesses to Miss Diamond, who tells her that they could have worked something out. While all of the other dancers want the role of Cinderella in the production, Indu really does not, although she claims to since all of her friends are trying out. She's happier with a smaller role, and throws herself into a fund raiser to benefit other students who might have trouble paying for lessons.