Bittersweet Candy Bowl

37. A Different Side, original chapter posted 7/4/07

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Transcript

*Paulo stares into the distance with a grim expression.*
[“DOOM” is written at the top of the panel.]

*Paulo, Mike and David sit at the lunch table. David relaxes with his head on the table while Mike glances over at Paulo.*
Mike: Paulo? What’s wrong?

*Paulo clenches his fists and grits his teeth.*
Paulo: I want to murder the entire tenth grade..
*Mike smiles nervously and rubs the back of his head.*
Mike: Guh.. Why?

*Paulo scowls, turning to Mike.*
Paulo: You should friggin’ know by now!!
*Mike frowns.*
Mike: You’re not still mad about those 600 laps, are you?

*Paulo pouts and turns his back on Mike.*
Paulo: NO, I’m over that. It’s.. c’mon, weren’t you told..?
*Mike closes his eyes, irritated.*
Mike: You’ll have to enlighten me.

Paulo: I got a call from Tess last Friday.. It wasn’t exactly a sweet one, if you know what I mean..
*Mike hears someone shuffle up to the table.*
Mike: ..?

*Daisy, in her cheerleader uniform, puts her purse on the table with a somber expression. David nibbles on the table next to her.*
Daisy: Morning, guys..
Mike: Oh. Hi, Daisy..

*Mike stares at Daisy with a terrified expression as he begins to shake.*
Mike: I.. see you’re still wearing your uniform…
*Daisy looks confused.*
Daisy: Mm?
*Paulo, off to the side, glares at Mike.*
[An arrow, pointed to Paulo: Ignored]

*Mike smiles nervously.*
Mike: J-just overpreparing for after-school practice r-right? That’s why you’re in uniform?
Mike: .. Right?

*Daisy, Yashy and Lucy all stare at Mike. Daisy and Yashy look confused.*
Daisy and Yashy: ..?
*Lucy starts to smile.*
Lucy: !

Lucy: Yes, Mike.. the time has come. Better to sit back and accept it~
*Daisy glances at Lucy.*

*Mike looks uncomfortable.*
Mike: H-ha.. ha..
*Paulo glares at him.*
Paulo: …

*Mike sinks in his seat as Paulo watches.*
Mike: Hahaha..

*Paulo frowns and taps the shaking Mike on the back of the head.*
Paulo: Weren’t we having a conversation? Hello?
*Lucy mischievously approaches Mike, who’s hiding his face.*
Lucy: …

*Lucy raises her hand to her mouth and yells.*
Lucy: HEY EVERYBODY, AREN’T PEP RALLIES THE ABSOLUTE BEST OR WHAT?!
*Mike jumps to his feet, hands over his ears, wincing.*
Mike: GUH!!

*David comes up behind Mike to stand next to Lucy. David and Lucy both smile mockingly, with their hands on their hips.*
David: OH I LOOOOVE THEM SOOO MUCH!!
Lucy: THEY’RE SOO FUN AND LOUD!!
*Mike’s fur stands up as he clutches his head with both hands.*

*David and Lucy continue standing over Mike and start to laugh.*
David and Lucy: HAHAHAHA HAWHAWHAW HAHAHAHAHA hehehehehehe hahaha
*Mike braces himself on the table and bares his teeth, grimacing.*
Mike: ENOUGH!!

*Mike slams his face down on the table. David looks over at Lucy and raises his hand next to his mouth.*
David: WHY ARE WE YELLING ANYWAY?!
*Lucy glares at David.*