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Mike's got the butterflies and Haley's just about had it
Chapter 71: Just Beautiful
- ChewySmokey
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- ChewySmokey
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Janus, on 01 June 2012 - 05:24 AM, said:
I hope I get to see him cry.
The title seems to foreshadow a beautiful performance, so he most definitely will. Or things will spiral out of control and he'll be in tears anyway
- #3
- 01 June 2012 - 05:27 AM
- Insanity Streak
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The shadows and colouring of the lights look really good with the watercolours, Their mothers face in the last page made me laugh as well
- #8
- 01 June 2012 - 06:29 AM
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Where is my Sue chapter?
Though there is a new pairing I like now. HaleyxAnnoyed
Though there is a new pairing I like now. HaleyxAnnoyed
- #9
- 01 June 2012 - 06:31 AM
- Janus
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ChewySmokey, on 01 June 2012 - 05:27 AM, said:
Janus, on 01 June 2012 - 05:24 AM, said:
I hope I get to see him cry.
The title seems to foreshadow a beautiful performance, so he most definitely will. Or things will spiral out of control and he'll be in tears anyway
The title could be ironic too
- #10
- 01 June 2012 - 07:39 AM
- ChewySmokey
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I love how in the last 3 panels Tae drew Haley enunciating her disgust in full
that's my favourite
Janus, on 01 June 2012 - 07:39 AM, said:
The title could be ironic too
that's my favourite
This post has been edited by ChewySmokey: 01 June 2012 - 11:09 AM
- #11
- 01 June 2012 - 08:08 AM
- ILB
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Her mimicry is truly worth its weight in gold, or would be if facial expressions were physical objects that could have weight. Perhaps the page could be worth its weight in diamonds, in which case the watercolours would enhance the gravity and increase value.
Oh, but I ramble.
Hayley really is entertaining here, though. I can only imagine how it must feel, stuck in the back seat. A definite kudos to the mother, however.
On that note, I really wish we knew their surname.
Oh, but I ramble.
Hayley really is entertaining here, though. I can only imagine how it must feel, stuck in the back seat. A definite kudos to the mother, however.
On that note, I really wish we knew their surname.
- #12
- 01 June 2012 - 09:50 AM
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I'll have to admit, this is a pretty impressive use of watercolor I have ever seen, from the shading and light to the mood on this page.
Also, this night could change Mike's life forever, for better or worse.
Then again, anything can happen one way or another.
Also, this night could change Mike's life forever, for better or worse.
Then again, anything can happen one way or another.
- #14
- 01 June 2012 - 12:45 PM
Ah, finally, the long-awaited Mike×Sandy chapter. 
Haley's annoyance at Mike's constant mooning over Sandy is pretty hilarious (and perfectly understandable). Although in that case, maybe she should've stayed at home instead of coming along for the ride.
Mike definitely wants to make sure to get to the fashion show ahead of time. He's nervous about meeting Sandy for the first time in almost 6½ years. Sandy will put on quite the display at the fashion show, I'm sure, and that's probably what the chapter title is alluding to. Although after the show... her mother may be chaperoning her. It will be interesting to see how much of the relationship Sandy can hide from her mother, passing it off as only a friendship. Wonder if Sandy's discussed any of this with Mike so he knows what to expect ahead of time, or if he's completely unaware and thus may try to be romantic with Sandy in front of her mother.
I like Mike's face in the fourth panel.
We know that it begins with an S. That is all, Taeshi has deliberately avoided giving out full last names. ^_^
Haley's annoyance at Mike's constant mooning over Sandy is pretty hilarious (and perfectly understandable). Although in that case, maybe she should've stayed at home instead of coming along for the ride.
Mike definitely wants to make sure to get to the fashion show ahead of time. He's nervous about meeting Sandy for the first time in almost 6½ years. Sandy will put on quite the display at the fashion show, I'm sure, and that's probably what the chapter title is alluding to. Although after the show... her mother may be chaperoning her. It will be interesting to see how much of the relationship Sandy can hide from her mother, passing it off as only a friendship. Wonder if Sandy's discussed any of this with Mike so he knows what to expect ahead of time, or if he's completely unaware and thus may try to be romantic with Sandy in front of her mother.
I like Mike's face in the fourth panel.
ILB said:
On that note, I really wish we knew their surname.
We know that it begins with an S. That is all, Taeshi has deliberately avoided giving out full last names. ^_^
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- 01 June 2012 - 04:35 PM
Taeshi uses the grey hues quite well. I can't do that ><... Generally I got dirty colors when I've tried it
I love the feeling of the page... you can feel the cold
I love the feeling of the page... you can feel the cold
- #18
- 01 June 2012 - 08:10 PM
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A Mike chapter? I really hope this will turn out better than his last attempts at being with Sandy.
- #19
- 01 June 2012 - 09:56 PM
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He's a total pussy and she has a pussy... I think she could pull it off!
Also, Haley looks so awesome in this style
Really lovin' her in this page and the way she's drawn.Anyone else reminded of those suction-cup plush Garfields people had in their cars in panel 2?
This post has been edited by ChewySmokey: 04 June 2012 - 04:58 AM
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- 04 June 2012 - 04:57 AM
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I want this to be canon now:
Haley poses as Mike and finds out that Sandy's been a transvestite all along. They fall in love and move to Europe to have hijinks...
And if that's too much to ask, can we have Haley replace Mike in the main cast? She's way too fun to be an extra. Lucy can switch teams and totally be angsty over her instead
I see what you did there.
Haley poses as Mike and finds out that Sandy's been a transvestite all along. They fall in love and move to Europe to have hijinks...
And if that's too much to ask, can we have Haley replace Mike in the main cast? She's way too fun to be an extra. Lucy can switch teams and totally be angsty over her instead
Purin, on 04 June 2012 - 04:03 AM, said:
Mike finally came out.
I see what you did there.
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- 04 June 2012 - 05:43 AM
also, finally! it's happening people!Alleluia!!
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I see the plot to an interesting fan fiction on this page and the potential for HaleyXSandy
- #28
- 04 June 2012 - 11:04 AM
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Michael hardly feels love's keen sting. He feels the angry blunt blow from being all too nervous for his own good.
Actually, trim her cheeks a little and take off her bow, Hayley could be a passable Michael. She is likely rather too short, though - not that Sandy has seen him in full any time recently.
I wonder how Hayley does in sports? ^_^
Actually, trim her cheeks a little and take off her bow, Hayley could be a passable Michael. She is likely rather too short, though - not that Sandy has seen him in full any time recently.
I wonder how Hayley does in sports? ^_^
- #31
- 04 June 2012 - 05:50 PM
Yup, Haley's jealous of Mike, and wishes she had a glamorous significant other as he does. Or at least had the clothes Sandy models.
Haley definitely injects some hilarity into what's otherwise a gloomy period (for the major characters, at least). Although since she apparently left the car to give her little speech, I do wonder how Mike heard her, unless he already had his door partially open to see what the heck she was up to.
Last chapter, we got to see Paulo's marvelous facial expressions, and this chapter we're getting to see Mike's. Another nice one in the fifth panel this page. Also last chapter we had Paulo×Jordan, this chapter we have Haley×Sandy.
Does this imply that you're not young anymore?
Haley definitely injects some hilarity into what's otherwise a gloomy period (for the major characters, at least). Although since she apparently left the car to give her little speech, I do wonder how Mike heard her, unless he already had his door partially open to see what the heck she was up to.
Last chapter, we got to see Paulo's marvelous facial expressions, and this chapter we're getting to see Mike's. Another nice one in the fifth panel this page. Also last chapter we had Paulo×Jordan, this chapter we have Haley×Sandy.
Anialator said:
Oh, to be young and to feel love's keen sting.
Does this imply that you're not young anymore?
- #32
- 04 June 2012 - 08:22 PM
It's not motivation, it's just her bugging her dumb annoying brother about his dumb annoying relationship which she's actually secretly jealous of.
(Mike and Haley definitely have the sibling rivalry thing going on.)
(Mike and Haley definitely have the sibling rivalry thing going on.)
- #37
- 05 June 2012 - 03:41 PM
Gosh Mike is just so adorable this chapter
- #39
- 06 June 2012 - 04:11 AM
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(im back, less opinion-crazy and less emotional)
For some reason in my view, it seems like Sandy is purposely trying to embarrass Mike or something. That or mike is now a wimp more than earlier. It wouldn't be embarrassing by dating a rich girl either, so what if there's a guard? "be cool and walk in", not like the guard will take an axe and kill him... Well, if Sandy cries, then that's different...
For some reason in my view, it seems like Sandy is purposely trying to embarrass Mike or something. That or mike is now a wimp more than earlier. It wouldn't be embarrassing by dating a rich girl either, so what if there's a guard? "be cool and walk in", not like the guard will take an axe and kill him... Well, if Sandy cries, then that's different...
- #43
- 06 June 2012 - 01:25 PM
Okay, the last two pages just about had me in stitches... I'm starting to get the feeling that Mike's back to being a Butt Monkey, at least for the first several pages of this chapter.
Oh, and by the way?
Ohhhhh, we're halfway there / Whoa-oh, living on a prayer / Take my hand, we'll make it I swear / Whoa-oh, living on a prayer, hit it!
Oh, and by the way?
Ohhhhh, we're halfway there / Whoa-oh, living on a prayer / Take my hand, we'll make it I swear / Whoa-oh, living on a prayer, hit it!
- #45
- 06 June 2012 - 05:52 PM
More wonderful Mike expressions on this page. Taeshi, you're spoiling us all with your watercolour skills.
Can't tell if Mike had read Sandy's note before that point, or if he's just embarrassed at having the guard snerk at him being Sandy's loverboy. Either way, he just needs to take another deep breath and calm down. He'll see Sandy soon enough. Enjoy the show, Mike!
Can't tell if Mike had read Sandy's note before that point, or if he's just embarrassed at having the guard snerk at him being Sandy's loverboy. Either way, he just needs to take another deep breath and calm down. He'll see Sandy soon enough.
Enjoy the show, Mike!
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- 06 June 2012 - 06:18 PM
Nimbus26, on 07 June 2012 - 01:26 AM, said:
Anyone wants to bet that there will be some drama backstage at some point in this chapter?
Also, didn't notice the flower girl cameo until now. That some good eyes right there, Kaxbe.
Also, didn't notice the flower girl cameo until now. That some good eyes right there, Kaxbe.
Of course there's gonna be some sort of Drama. Bittersweet Candy Bowl is just that kind of webcomic. But I don't think there's gonna be a snag in Mike and Sandy's relationship, not unless someone tries to sabotage it. The most likely culprits are:
Paulo: Actually not very likely. If he actually knew what Mike did to Lucy in December, then yeah, Paulo would probably be out to throw a monkey wrench into Mike's life right now. But Lucy refused to tell him, so he's oblivious.
Alejandro: You probably saw this coming. Alejandro's been out to completely ruin (if not end) Mike's life ever since "Confrontation". But as charismatic as he may be, he probably wouldn't be able to get away with trying to screw with a formal gathering of celebrities, and I doubt he'd be dumb enough to try it. He, Augustus, or Toby may drop by to conduct some reconnaissance, but that'd be about it.
Haley: Also not likely. Sibling rivalry aside, trying to be a moment killer would just be going too far.
Sandy's Mother: Taeshi's dropped some hints that Sandy's mom thinks Mike's not good enough for Sandy. Seeing as she'll probably be at the fashion show - and among the first to congratulate Sandy after it's over - sparks will fly if Mike and Sandy's mom cross paths.
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- 07 June 2012 - 06:10 AM
Yes, I agree that the most likely cause of drama in Mike and Sandy's relationship would be Sandy's mother. Although strictly speaking, it's not that she thinks Mike wouldn't be good enough for Sandy, it's just that she thinks a boyfriend would only be a distraction from Sandy's focus on school and work.
This post has been edited by wacko: 07 June 2012 - 02:57 PM
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- 07 June 2012 - 02:57 PM