Bittersweet Candy Bowl

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“To The Top.”

Chapter 58 — Page 11 of 11. Page posted 7/30/10.

To The Top — Page 11

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Taeshi’s Commentary On This Page

Oh Sandy, I do so enjoy your face in the final panel

Souppy and I kind of clashed with the end of this comic, like I completely misinterpreted his script and had something mildly different, but I changed it. I feel kind of ehhhhhhh about it. The comic just kind of.. ends.

But the purpose of the comic was not to give off a huge revelation about Sandy, it was more to just.. show Sandy. Show what she does, possibly why she’s always so busy, what drives her and how close she is with Mike. They are definitely talking way more than they used to, it’s a good thing Mike rediscovered her number.

But yeah, I would get people all WHAT IS SANDY’S DEAL and there you have it. Once again thank you Souppy for the script!

Stay tuned for a.. quite different kind of chapter on Monday!

80 Reader Comments On This Page

Comment ID #67247

I’m loving the last panel. It just looks so nice to me. <3 also first x3

Pinkehlicious July 30, 2010, 1:48 AM EST.

Comment ID #67249

lol

bitchkitty July 30, 2010, 1:53 AM EST.

Comment ID #67250

Sandy is tired, no shit

skykitty July 30, 2010, 1:54 AM EST.

Comment ID #67251

Oh Sandychan~

You and Mike are destined to be happy.

I like slice-o-life chapters like this. I’m continually surprised by Souppy’s ability to write this kind of stuff. But props to you both for this one :)

Maverik July 30, 2010, 1:54 AM EST.

Comment ID #67252

mmmm chocolate tart :3 <3 haha! i hope everything goes okay ^^

leen619 July 30, 2010, 1:55 AM EST.

Comment ID #67253

You can really tell that Taeshi has become a lot more comfortable with Sandy’s character design in this chapter. I admit that I was half-hoping for drama/angst, but I do think that this chapter was necessary at some level. Of course, the commentary hints that I may yet get what I wished for, so I’ll just wait and see.

(Also, thanks for rewarding my insomnia with a slightly earlier update ^_^)

Hugh July 30, 2010, 1:57 AM EST.

Comment ID #67254

YAY!! Great page. Yet another chapter comes to an end.

Draixen July 30, 2010, 2:00 AM EST.

Comment ID #67255

Woo, the end.
And you know she’s gonna crack if Mike breaks up with her…

Ved of Flames July 30, 2010, 2:00 AM EST.

Comment ID #67256

You know what Sandy needs? A rival! Someone get her, Lucy, and Michael all in the same room and lock them in!

….Why do I get the feeling it’ll just end in a polygamy marriage? (Joking!)

King July 30, 2010, 2:01 AM EST.

Comment ID #67257

I don’t say this enough, Taysh, but I really do love this comic. I really really do.

J. Vincero (Jerk) July 30, 2010, 2:01 AM EST.

Comment ID #67258

rjgkjkgjkdrjdgkfjkjdgkdfjgkdf is all i have to say

Dr.John July 30, 2010, 2:01 AM EST.

Comment ID #67259

Dawww, sandy’s so cute.

Though i can’t really read her emotions very well, its like, is she HAPPY that she’s with mike? or does she find it a burden?

SmashFiles July 30, 2010, 2:03 AM EST.

Comment ID #67260

DAMMIT! why’d i look at this Chapter so early… now i have nothing for tomorrow. and i have to wait till monday to get the next scene!! dammit. Well it was a nice page, and Now i see why she is so busy with everything to just go see Mike. Hmm

Corporal July 30, 2010, 2:03 AM EST.

Comment ID #67262

bring on a depressed song in the background

Bryce July 30, 2010, 2:06 AM EST.

Comment ID #67263

Gwaaaah. … I still don’t like her. :s But at least now I know she’s not a witch, brewing evil potions and devouring the souls of discarded fetuses (lol fetus souls).

Cedric Bale July 30, 2010, 2:10 AM EST.

Comment ID #67264

@bryce IKR

and sandy looks so cut i hope she visits mike soon

mikeXsandy July 30, 2010, 2:10 AM EST.

Comment ID #67265

@Cedric Bale

Me too, Mike and Lucy seem much more appropriate to me >

Corporal July 30, 2010, 2:12 AM EST.

Comment ID #67267

Soooo much edit potential for this page xD

Overall a great arc, I was glad to get some insight into the life of Sandy, though LucyxMike still otp :P

Rukral July 30, 2010, 2:20 AM EST.

Comment ID #67269

aww sandy’s sho cute

Magnus July 30, 2010, 2:27 AM EST.

Comment ID #67270

Sandy…I absolutely love the girl now. She’s adorable, but she’s so stressed because of her mom, not to mention it must hurt her deeply that she can’t see Mike…I hope you get a happy ending, Sandy. Lucy, too, but with someone other than Mike.

Tsu July 30, 2010, 2:28 AM EST.

Comment ID #67271

This was my first chapter that I had to wait to read all of because I’ve started reading not that long ago, and I must say it was well worth the wait.

But I’m still after this more of a DaisyxMike fan.

Zabimaru388 July 30, 2010, 2:29 AM EST.

Comment ID #67272

Fancy pants inc.!

WyldKAT July 30, 2010, 2:30 AM EST.

Comment ID #67273

But…. you mean that more innocent lockers are doomed?!

How could you not make her go visit? THINK OF THE LOCKERS.

Skygaze July 30, 2010, 2:31 AM EST.

Comment ID #67274

I enjoy the smile slip in the second to last panel.

Titanium Dragon July 30, 2010, 2:32 AM EST.

Comment ID #67275

@SmashFiles I agree. It’s a bit hard to register. It almost seems like she’s torn herself between it, but only time will tell.

Tarukai July 30, 2010, 2:34 AM EST.

Comment ID #67276

D’awww… I wanted first comment T-T Anyways, love this so far :o

Whut July 30, 2010, 2:39 AM EST.

Comment ID #67277

Aww… No visit…

Sir Icarus July 30, 2010, 2:39 AM EST.

Comment ID #67282

this is a really great chapter,i really enjoyed it.
you did a great job setting up an atmosphere.

i don’t really have anything else to say about this one.
it’s very simple,but,because of that,it’s pretty much perfect.
brilliant job,lil.

oddguy July 30, 2010, 2:51 AM EST.

Comment ID #67287

So the Sandy chapter is complete…

(nameless) July 30, 2010, 2:54 AM EST.

Comment ID #67289

“Rich Ppl Goods” Lolwut?

Whut July 30, 2010, 2:55 AM EST.

Comment ID #67295

i laughed when i read the bags XD

G July 30, 2010, 2:58 AM EST.

Comment ID #67299

‘Daww~ I absolutly loved this chapter! Can’t wait for the next one, it’ll be my third new arc since I started reading this comic!!! :D :)

Coco the Rabbit July 30, 2010, 3:00 AM EST.

Comment ID #67302

Rich ppl goods xD hahaha

Leonmaster July 30, 2010, 3:02 AM EST.

Comment ID #67304

I think something is wrong she doesn’t look happy in the 2nd to last Pannel

Jon July 30, 2010, 3:03 AM EST.

Comment ID #67308

cools. she should move back to… wherever mike is, she can maybe stop the drama with mike O.o

jefe July 30, 2010, 3:07 AM EST.

Comment ID #67316

I Love This Comic/Manga Series

L July 30, 2010, 3:13 AM EST.

Comment ID #67322

Obviously she’s talking with “Maishul” on the phone, but the question is “how?” I don’t see a receiver/cell phone on her, no bluetooth headset, nothing. Is she communicating with telepathy?

N8 July 30, 2010, 3:32 AM EST.

Comment ID #67324

IT

IT JUST ENDS


…MASSIVE COCKBLOCK

Xetch July 30, 2010, 3:38 AM EST.

Comment ID #67325

Maybe Sandy is just talk to herself in whole chapter.

ZhangCheng July 30, 2010, 3:39 AM EST.

Comment ID #67326

you’re ace at drawing pillows

handy July 30, 2010, 3:40 AM EST.

Comment ID #67328

ohhh…. Sandy, so, you just need some cute bags and chocolate tart? It seems that you feel great after having “those” things.

BCB fan July 30, 2010, 3:44 AM EST.

Comment ID #67329

wooowww i get here 12.51 am and there are already over 40 comments

Katy July 30, 2010, 3:53 AM EST.

Comment ID #67330

IT IS THE LAST PAGE AND I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IS HAPPENING???

SuitCase July 30, 2010, 3:54 AM EST.

Comment ID #67331

i don’t really understand sandy’s feelings throughout the entire chapter, but i suppose that’s how it’s supposed to be…keep you wondering? i’m definitely still curious. she seems kinda moody even if she may not openly express herself. i wonder if mike knows this side of her. very interesting indeed.

i support pauloxlucy anyway. BWAHA…well, nearly ALL the parings are cute to me, i suppose i just don’t feel like i know sandy enough. i feel neutral about her i guess.

aika July 30, 2010, 4:07 AM EST.

Comment ID #67333

She doesn’t like modelling.

My worst fears are allayed ^_^

Red July 30, 2010, 4:57 AM EST.

Comment ID #67334

aaw :( I was secretly hoping Sandy would be a cow so Mike could get with Lucy :( but I suppose that would be too uncomplicated :P
Love this comic to bits <3

Coco July 30, 2010, 4:58 AM EST.

Comment ID #67335

Last panel.
D’AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW.

Arto July 30, 2010, 5:15 AM EST.

Comment ID #67336

Sandy is definitely growing on me now that she’s been showcased more prominently with her own chapter. At first I couldn’t fully get behind her as a love interest to Mike especially since I think that in a perfect world, MikexLucy really needed to happen. But now I know she needs Mike almost as much as Lucy does/did.

Silvermane July 30, 2010, 5:16 AM EST.

Comment ID #67338

omg i thought she would be kidnapped cause shes pretty and no one knew where she was mike didn’t talk for days, months and lucy found her in a farm house and she was tied up lucy got her out of the ropes saved her mike was happy but he lyked lucy now cause she saved sandy so no one cares for sandy and you see paulo, liam, carter, sandy, david, daisy, that gay dude and others crying in the corner

Meg 5 hours ago.

Comment ID #67341

@Meg …That sounds like a silly scenario David would come up with

Lycinder-Rabbit 4 hours ago.

Comment ID #67342

it was cute =3 great job

T_T 4 hours ago.

Comment ID #67344

I dunno if I should be happy or sad.

The latter strips seem to have Sandy in a downward spiral to depression, but yeah, they do get to talk a lot more than they used to.

The last three panels are the ones to sum up my feelings towards this.

SkylineFaux 4 hours ago.

Comment ID #67346

A change of pace, definitely a big revelation chapter for Sandy’s character. Some parts made me sad, others made me smile, some I just felt odd because I didn’t know how to react, but I can see just how much she cares about Maishul (Cute how she still calls him that after so many years). The last three panels were amazing, I’m really wondering what the next chapter holds.

Kudos, and I can’t wait for Monday (Never thought I’d ever say that XD).

Werewolfofsimi 4 hours ago.

Comment ID #67347

Good job guys

ChrisDVazquez 4 hours ago.

Comment ID #67349

You two have done it again. Fantastic :) Got a really good look at what Sandy’s day-to-day life is like. What will happen next? Only the once-dreaded but now fondly looked upon Monday will tell…..

Elliot 3 hours ago.

Comment ID #67351

yay for sandy
they should see each other again
that would be so cute

awsomesauce 3 hours ago.

Comment ID #67367

I like the second to last panel. I think it shows even Sandy is starting to think Mike is getting obsessed with her.

Koren Korca 2 hours ago.

Comment ID #67370

I used to strongly dislike Sandy, but am finding it hard right now.

I think Lucy hates Sandy, but doesn’t actually know what she’s like nowadays. As usual, people who are hurt by others think them horrible people, and make assumptions. As you can see, yet another victim of misunderstanding-hate.

Jedi Master 2 hours ago.

Comment ID #67372

@Koren Korca
Interesting point…
No really, that’s something I never thought about. I was under the impression that the second to last panel was: “but they’ll probably refuse to take any pictures….”

Bambalooza 2 hours ago.

Comment ID #67373

Why is it that Sandy is the only person who wears clothes?! Is it because she’s the only person with hair that is a different color from her fur?

On another note, I think Sandy looks rather sad in the final panel, even though she’s talking about how “wonderful” it would be when she comes to see him.

Illogical 2 hours ago.

Comment ID #67374

@N8: She seems to be on speaker phone. I wouldn’t look so deep and forget the surface possibilities so much N8….

Keirron 2 hours ago.

Comment ID #67378

Sandy is coming to town! x3

TheGirlWhoNeverComments 1 hour ago.

Comment ID #67379

I feel like she’s having second thoughts about this………..Cool.

John Wolf 1 hour ago.

Comment ID #67380

Mmmm well, I don’t hate her. In fact she’s not that bad of a character. Little to sweet, like Daisy, but that’s all.

I’m still MikexLucy though. I love the physically and emotionally abusive couples way more than the super sweet ones.

MikexSandy is cute buuuuut…just not bitter enough for my tastes. But now we have seen Sandy so I can’t use the fact that I know nothing about her as a reason for MikexLucy.

Leaving a comment 1 hour ago.

Comment ID #67383

@Illogical
She’s just more formal (or stylish) than most of the BCB cast. Tess has different fur color from her hair so I don’t think that’s the case. Clothes are more of an accessory than anything in the BCB canon.

SkylineFaux 1 hour ago.

Comment ID #67385

i dont get the smile slip inthe secound to last panel is she not happy with mike or is it her job

mikexsandy forever

p.s. great work a always taeshi

firestar 1 hour ago.

Comment ID #67391

Something tells me a wrench was thrown into their plans to see eachother, and Sandy just can’t bring herself to say it to Mike without making him sad.

I definitely know what that feeling feels like :(…..

Anyway, back to praising, awesome as always Taeshi, I hope things work out for Mike and Sandy, but I guess we all will find out in the coming future

Kyle 1 hour ago.

Comment ID #67396

It was great to have a comic for Sandy, but its like one of those comics the creator makes to buy time for a plot twist.

The guy nobody knows 1 hour ago.

Comment ID #67397

Awwwww … SANDY YOU IS SO CUTE I WISH I WAS YOU





OH MY GOD THERES SOME SPANISH ADVERTISEMENT ON THE PAGE WITH A BUNCH OF CIRCLES AND TWO BUTTONS WEEEEEIRD

True Liar 1 hour ago.

Comment ID #67405

MikexLucy
But Sandy is still a nice character.

Oh BTW FANCYPANTS FTW! lol

Ruins 56 minutes ago.

Comment ID #67408

@True Liar
really? i usually get portuguese advertisements like x-ray goggles!! heh but its not that awkward as i’m brazilian and if it’s google ads they get random ads with your language

Xydrek 54 minutes ago.

Comment ID #67412

dang..that many comments already..?!
anyway..
Sandy is KINDA gettin on my nerves..
sometimes something just doesnt feel right about her..
but i dont know what..
and
@Xydrek and True Liar
i get ads for like the bowflex
im Brithish..
so yeah…
^-^

cats4ever98 49 minutes ago.

Comment ID #67414

I CANT WAIT TILL MONDAY!!
ITS KILLIN ME!
;)

cats4ever98 48 minutes ago.

Comment ID #67415

Nice, too bad is over, but at least we know a bit more about Sandy and her world. I’m just too curious to see the Monday’s chapter.

Frustrated Writer 47 minutes ago.

Comment ID #67416

i have a small feeling that she may just break up with him…which if that were the case I give her credit for doing it in person….I don’t know I just don’t…get the feeling that she sees this relationship continuing…Maybe her facial expressions are throwing me off

Iris 46 minutes ago.

Comment ID #67418

Last panel is a naughty shot.

Soul 45 minutes ago.

Comment ID #67431

@Iris
Somehow… I have to agree with you. That’s saddening. Especially since I just got a mental picture of Mike completely destroyed emotionally. Ugh… *goes to cry in the corner at his stupid emo mental picture*

Bambalooza 35 minutes ago.

Comment ID #67443

so…. am i the only one that thinks the mike x sandy means only the 2 being friends?

Becasue i’m pretty sure that goin by how they talk they’re only friends. would be best for them both mentally if they actually said to each other that it’s only friendship. perhaps soon their heads will implode from all the angst.

Steak 26 minutes ago.

Comment ID #67451

Yes. Yes you are. Mostly because the whole BoyfriendXGirlfriend thing was confirmed several (ie: 15) chapters ago. And there has been nothing saying otherwise.

Now, whether or not it’s better for them to just be friends is completely different. But right now, they are definitely together.

Bambalooza 16 minutes ago.

Comment ID #67464

Can’t wait for the next chapterrrr~ Bye Sandy! *Waves* Your cute but I still think Lucy is cuter. *Brick’d*

But then, I’m not sure if Sandy will be in the next chapter or not, guess I’ll have to stick around and see!

Rachel Vang 6 minutes ago.

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