33. Popular III
Panel 1
Nana’s brother, Tide, is talking to his friends Chioma and Khoa after school.
Khoa: Want to hang out? I’ve got the good stuff.
Tide: Sure. I’m taking my sister home but I’ll meet you both there.
Panel 2
Nana and Tide are heading home.
Nana: Can we go shopping? Papa gave me money.
Tide: Actually, I was going to hang out with my friends. Another time, maybe?
Panel 3
Her inner self is screaming.
Nana: (Inner Nana, thinking) No! I’m more important than your friends!
Panel 4
Tide: (Apologetically) Tomorrow, I promise, Nana.
Nana: (Sadly) Okay.