Bittersweet Candy Bowl

1. Simple Pleasures (6 pages, 11/2/09)

It’s a hot Summer’s day, so why not step outside?

2. Gaming Rivalry (4 pages, 5/5/06)

A simple video game competition leads to an all-out brawl.

3. Merry Snow Day (4 pages, 5/8/06)

Snowfall in the morning, but is it enough to grant Lucy a day off school?

4. Unfit for Education (4 pages, 5/12/06)

Yashy thinks she’s old enough to go to school. Things aren’t always that easy.

5. The Burden of Parenthood (7 pages, 7/15/11)

The students form pairs to take care of electronic infants, leading to some shocking results.

6. Prom Preparation (4 pages, 6/3/06)

Daisy has been put in charge of the 8th grade dance night, while Mike takes on the role of ladies’ man.

7. Helping Hands (9 pages, 7/15/11)

When disaster strikes a poor little bird, Daisy and Paulo are eager to help.

8. Show and Tell (4 pages, 6/12/06)

The gang talk about their breeds while certain other misconceptions are thrown out the window.

9. Pep Rally (6 pages, 6/16/06)

Mike’s hypersensitity to noise and the upcoming pep rally make for a dangerous combination.

Intermission: Catty Remarks (2 pages, 6/20/06)

It’s a catastrophe.

10. Off to the Movies (6 pages, 6/27/06)

A cinematic adventure.

11. Puppy Love (4 pages, 6/30/06)

A secret admirer leaves a note for Mike, amusing Lucy to no end.

12. Confrontation (30 pages, 1/15/10)

Finding themselves lost in an unknown city, the group faces up to some troublesome characters.

13. Aftermath (4 pages, 8/1/06)

Despite a lucky escape, mixed messages leave Mike with an awful taste in his mouth.

14. Field Day (12 pages, 8/4/06)

Outdoor games are fun for everybody, right? Well, unless you take them a little too far…

15. Unfulfilled Fantasy (14 pages, 8/6/06)

A letter arrives for Mike — a reminder of his childhood love.

16. Farewell, Middle School (6 pages, 8/9/06)

It’s finally the end of middle school. After a goodbye to teachers, Summer vacation begins.

Intermission: Mike’s Birthday (1 page, 8/10/06)

Surprise parties are overrated.

17. Blurry Memories (8 pages, 8/25/06)

Mike’s pet bird has always seemed a little mysterious.

Intermission: Yashy’s Birthday (1 page, 9/1/06)

She just hopes nobody forgot her.

18. Hot Pursuit (14 pages, 9/6/06)

Mike sees a familiar face on TV and embarks on a quest to find her in the city.

19. Enter High School (6 pages, 9/10/06)

The new year begins, and with it comes a new classmate.

20. A Difficult Choice (5 pages, 9/12/06)

Plagued with mixed feelings and potential love interests, Mike struggles to make a decision.

21. A New Leaf (4 pages, 9/14/06)

With a refreshed mind and positive outlook, Mike’s strutting around with confidence.

22. Wardrobe Malfunction (4 pages, 9/25/06)

So why doesn’t Mike wear his blue scarf anymore?

Intermission: Daisy’s Birthday (1 page, 9/28/06)

A unique gift like this isn’t exactly what Daisy was asking for.

23. Humble Approach (4 pages, 10/7/06)

Daisy loses heart as she realises she’s not going to get the boy she always wanted.

24. Unmerry Melodies (4 pages, 10/11/06)

If BCB was a musical…

25. Left Behind (6 pages, 10/20/06)

Tess asks why Lucy is so abrasive. Fortunately, Mike has enough experience to offer some answers.

26. Misunderstanding and Change (6 pages, 11/3/06)

A truth or dare question reveals that there’s more to Lucy and Paulo’s friendship than meets the eye.

Intermission: Lucy’s Birthday (3 pages, 11/8/06)

It’s difficult to prepare a surprise party for Lucy. Will it actually work this year?

27. Of Little Monsters and Pockets (6 pages, 10/23/06)

What kind of Pokemon are you? How do you do the things you do?

28. Feline Festivities (16 pages, 12/29/06)

Christmas is around the corner, and everyone is invited to Tess’ party. Tension and punch ensue.

Intermission: Do Ask, Do Tell (1 page, 1/4/07)

Mike meets a new friend who offers some diversity to the group.

29. Mid-term Time (5 pages, 1/12/07)

Exam time is coming, and despite the inherent embarrassment of being taught by a freshman, Tess turns to Daisy for help.

30. Troubled Waters (12 pages, 1/16/07)

This term, Phys. Ed is all about swimming. But why isn’t Lucy involved?

Intermission: Wishful Thinking (1 page, 2/1/07)

Paulo is delighted that he and Lucy are getting along so well. It mightn’t not last.

31. Carry On (6 pages, 2/4/07)

Swimming brings Daisy’s lack of self-confidence to the fore, while Mike laments Lucy’s strange phobia.

Intermission: Break Time (2 pages, 2/10/07)

Can you feel the magic?

32. Follow Me (7 pages, 2/18/07)

Daisy is upset that her male friends only seem to care about “hot” girls like Tess. She seeks comfort from a stranger.

33. Onwards to Adventure (7 pages, 2/23/07)

It’s David’s 14th birthday, and the sky’s the limit!

Intermission: Box of Tricks (5 pages, 3/11/07)

Arranged into groups for a school project, Mike and Lucy are weirded out by the antics of an obsessive third wheel.

34. Bonding (5 pages, 3/3/07)

Daisy spends more time with her newfound friend, and he reveals there’s more to Tess than meets the eye.

35. Tread Carefully (1 page, 11/16/09)

Paulo isn’t pleased about having to go to school, but Daisy can think of an entertaining distraction.

Intermission: Hydrothunder Tantrum (2 pages, 5/5/07)

“The VG Cats one”.

36. Under Pressure (10 pages, 3/17/07)

Abbey reaches boiling point, Daisy flirts for attention, and Tess is haunted by her past.

37. Crash and Burn (4 pages, 3/25/07)

Struggling to hide naughty content from her pets, Lucy finds herself at war with her computer.

Intermission: Out of the Frame (6 pages, 5/14/07)

Upset by her apparent marginalisation, Sue forms a group of similarly-neglected classmates to protest.

38. A Different Side (16 pages, 7/4/07)

Another pep rally gives Daisy her chance to shine. But past grudges find the worst times to bubble up to the surface…

Intermission: Birthday Double-Team (2 pages, 5/1/07)

Paulo and Chirpy are celebrating their birthdays together with disastrous results.

39. Rising Temperature (14 pages, 5/27/07)

Abbey reveals his hidden nature. Meanwhile, Daisy invites Mike to a carnival, and all seems to be going as planned…

40. Love My Way (22 pages, 6/27/07)

Tess and Paulo go to prom while Daisy and Mike go to the carnival. Two perfect nights go horribly wrong.

41. Moving On (6 pages, 7/7/07)

With freshman year coming to a close, everyone looks back with a sigh of relief.

Intermission: Having Kittens (1 page, 6/2/07)

Mike and Lucy explain the origin of the “Bittersweet Candy Bowl” name.

42. Invitation (20 pages, 12/7/07)

Tess asks everyone to join her on an overseas trip. She’ll stop at nothing to get a “yes” from Mike and Lucy.

43. Arrival (30 pages, 6/8/08)

The group arrives at Acapulco and meets an awkward new friend.

44. Search and Rescue (28 pages, 10/2/08)

When somebody goes missing, Lucy’s dependency problem is stripped bare.

45. Intervention (24 pages, 1/10/09)

Something is putting Mike on edge, while David confronts Paulo about his clash with Tess.

46. Return (18 pages, 1/25/09)

The final night of the trip at Acapulco has arrived, and everyone has found different experiences to take away.

47. New Beginnings (13 pages, 3/16/09)

Something has sparked between Daisy and Abbey, and Lucy is curious to know what happened.

48. Pick Me Up (11 pages, 3/31/09)

Lucy is struggling with her feelings but Mike is sick of the whole game. Paulo picks up the pieces.

49. In the End (2 pages, 4/1/09)

Lucy wonders if she’ll ever find happiness with another, and seems to have found a solution.

50. Wonderland (6 pages, 11/2/09)

Lucy wakes up in a strange new world.

51. A Distance Apart (14 pages, 11/18/09)

Sophomore year has begun. While some look forward to the new year, Lucy continues to dwell on her predicament.

52. Unrequited (11 pages, 12/21/09)

Some secrets don’t take long to slip loose.

53. Another Shoulder (16 pages, 1/15/10)

As her friendship with Mike crumbles, Lucy becomes desperate for comfort and support.

54. Casting Call (10 pages, 3/22/10)

Sue orchestrates a theatre production… while getting some other details in order.

Intermission: Sayonara, Kizuna the Dog (1 page, 4/14/10)

She had to go now.

55. Back and Forth (33 pages, 4/16/10)

Paulo proves to David that he still has what it takes to get any girl he wants.

56. Molly’s Adventure (24 pages, 7/2/10)

Anxious to play saleswoman for a day, Molly’s choice to seize the moment (and a friend) proves both a blessing and a curse.

57. Sensible Precautions (1 page, 6/15/11)

David wonders about the clothing habits of his female classmates.

58. To The Top (11 pages, 7/7/10)

A burgeoning career, good friends, all the stuff a girl could ever need…

59. Another Path (25 pages, 8/2/10)

Paulo wonders whether he made the right call with Lucy.

60. Mischief Night (20 pages, 9/29/10)

A night of scares and surprises.

61. Rehearsal (4 pages, 11/15/10)

Sue’s script calls for a little more than Lucy wants to reveal. But there’s always the privacy of your own room, right?

62. Feline Filibuster (18 pages, 11/24/10)

November has begun, and with it the school elections.

63. Pillow Talk (61 pages, 1/5/11)

Daisy invites all the girls over for a sleepover party at her place. Pajama drama!

Intermission: Raw and Uncensored (1 page, 5/27/11)

David surfs the internet for illicit material.

Intermission: Guest Comic Bonanza (17 pages, 5/28/11)

A whole two weeks of guest comics!

64. Call Waiting (7 pages, 6/17/11)

Mike’s in really good spirits for a change! Can the positivity last?

65. Carry Me (27 pages, 7/4/11)

Paulo is happy with his new girlfriend, but only when she has time for him. How long can it last?

66. On Our Own (6 pages, 9/4/11)

The school day is over, but Augustus is stuck with a problem.

67. Fade Away (6 pages, 9/19/11)

Tess is feeling uneasy about her upcoming graduation. The regular senior chills, or is there something more?

68. December (39 pages, 10/3/11)

Winter’s here, and there’s one more assignment before Christmas vacation.

69. At Loose Ends (48 pages, 1/2/12)

With the help of those who love him, Abbey finds closure for his old family.

70. Piece of Cake (17 pages with 12 currently posted, 4/23/12)

Paulo takes advantage of a convenient confection to visit Lucy.