Bittersweet Candy Bowl

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

It’s a hot summer’s day, so why not head outdoors?

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

An innocent video game competition turns into an all-out brawl.

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

Lucy is greeted by snow in the morning, but could it be enough to cause a school cancellation?

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

Yashy believes she’s old enough to attend school, but is outraged to be considered a mere pet.

5. The Burden of Parenthood (4 pages, 5/19/06)

Everyone is partnered into pairs to take care of an electronic infant, leading to some shocking results.

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

Daisy is put in charge of organising the eighth grade dance, and Mike unwillingly assumes the role of ladies’ man.

7. Up to Bat (4 pages, 6/6/06)

The group is made to play baseball. Cheating, fierce competition and violence abound.

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

The gang talk about their breeds, and certain misconceptions are thrown out the window.

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

Mike is hypersensitive to noise, so when he discovers the pep rally approaches, he tries to escape.

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

It’s a catastrophe.

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

The group heads off to.. see a movie. You get the gist.

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

A secret admirer leaves a note for Mike, and Lucy is endlessly amused.

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

Finding themselves lost in an unknown city, the group faces some trouble in a bad part of town.

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)

Everyone gets involved in outdoor games, though some take the competition a little too far.

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

A letter arrives in the mail, and Mike is taken aback with a reminder of his childhood love.

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

It’s finally the end of middle school. after saying 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 bit mysterious. What exactly is Blur’s story anyway?

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

She hopes people haven’t forgotten it.

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

Mike notices 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 who seems delighted to extend a helping hand.

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 newly-clear mind and a more positive outlook, Mike is struttin’ around with confidence.

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

People are confused as to why Mike doesn’t wear his blue scarf anymore.

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

A thoughtful and unique present isn’t exactly welcomed.

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

Daisy becomes sad as she can never get what she’s always wanted. Someone notices her change in mood.

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

If Bittersweet had a musical where songs replaced dialogue, it probably would be as embarrassing as this.

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

Tess wonders why Lucy is so abrasive, and fortunately Mike has known her long enough to have 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 14th Birthday (3 pages, 11/8/06)

It’s difficult preparing a surprise party for Lucy since she’s never actually surprised. Will this year be different?

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, where there is tension and punch.

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

Mike has met a new friend, who offers some diversity to the group!

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

Exams are coming, and despite the inherent embarrassment of being taught by a freshman, Daisy tutors Tess.

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

Phys. Ed is teaching swimming for the term, and Lucy is exempt from it.

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

Paulo is delighted that he and Lucy get along so well, right until she notices him gloating about it.

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 by how her male friends only care about “hot” girls like Tess, and seeks comfort from a strange boy.

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

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

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

Daisy spends more time with her newfound friend, and he reveals there’s more to Tess than she lets on.

35. Box of Tricks (5 pages, 3/11/07)

Paired up in threes for a school project, Mike and Lucy are weirded out by the antics of an obsessive third member.

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

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

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

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

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

The Pep Rally returns, giving Daisy a chance to shine, but past grudges are brought back onto the public stage.

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

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

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

“The VG Cats one”.

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

Upset over her marginalisation by the comic’s author, Sue forms a group of equally-neglected classmates to protest.

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

Visiting Abbey’s home reveals his hidden nature, and Daisy invites Mike to a carnival, all according to plan.

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

Tess and Paulo go to prom, 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” title.

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 a somewhat awkward new friend.

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

When someone goes missing, someone else’s true dependency issues are revealed to the fullest.

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 certain feelings, and unfortunately Mike is sick of the whole game. Paulo picks up the pieces.

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

With Mike in a solid relationship with Sandy, Lucy questions if she’ll ever find happiness of her own.

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

Lucy wakes up in a strange place, and a few unexpected things happen.

Intermission: Tread Carefully (1 page, 11/16/09)

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

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

Sophomore year has begun, but while others look forward to the new year, Lucy continues to dwell on her predicament.

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

Secrets revealed in private don’t take long to become public knowledge.

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 busily orchestrates a theatre production.. and gets some other things 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. Cracks in the Ice (36 pages, 7/5/10)

Lucy has a new admirer, and he’s a persistent one! Is it another shallow crush, or something more?

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

Lucy has had a few problems in her life.