That last panel needs the Japanese symbol for “threatening” on it.

ゴゴゴゴ ass whooping incoming ゴゴゴゴ

And his parents took it personal. =_=

Like sports or academic excellence parents...

His parents are gonna beat him up emotionally for it, when its their fault all along :<

The cake is a lie! Think about it: she basically said him to 'Never gonna give it up, never gonna let it down', she just Rick rolled him!

Damn, I feel old now...

Now here me out. For one I'm quite happy that Nigel did take not being chosen well like I suggested, and didn't go berserk mode, so good on him for that, with that said, assuming what I theorized would happen, and Nigel's parents treatment of him takes a harsh turn, and he gets pushed to the back, while his younger brother Toby takes his place, wouldn't Nigel have every reason under the sun to greatly loathe and deteste Luna?

The fact that he still becomes a Part of the Group even after all that he has been through shows a surprisingly high integrity in Nigel...

I think he'd have more reason to loathe and detest his parents and what they represent.
Luna showed him just kindness, compassion and productive feedback.

Maybe he'll go a "honor the spirit of the guardians but screw the institution" vigilante route.

I thought that would be the case initially, but the more I thought about it, the more it would make sense that he would come to loathe Luna as well as his parents. Of course I could be wrong about this, but look at like this, Nigel is just a child, and from what we have been shown, he's quite a positive child all things considered, had loving and supportive parents, and wished to make his parents proud and follow in their footsteps.

Now if Luna's decision to not make him a guardian resulted in say, his parents shunning him and pushing him to side-lines, his younger brother now getting all the love and attention he once did, where as he is completely forgotten about, leading to even possibly being disowned and kicked out, with all the good things he once had effectively being taken away from him, I think it's pretty reasonable to say he would have many reasons to loathe his parents because of how they decided to treat him for not succeeding, as well as many reasons to loathe Luna whose decision to not make him a guardian, while having no ill will, and having the best of intentions, resulted in all this happening to him.

15/10 best mom i fuggin love her somuch.

Oooh shit they are gonna make his life a nightmare... the question is how did THEY become guardians with their shit mentality

I'd imagine they'd changed, originaly in it to do good, but the honor and pride lead them astray and they only saw the process as a given right than a duty.

Since that means they knew Luna as kids and she was motherly to them too I HOPE that one day she comes and gives the the biggest ass whooping their world knew even that is unlikely to happen for how sweet she is

Well if the parents go in the same direction with their second son, I'm sure this will lead to the same result as the first.
An it will be them who will have to answer the question "Why do you want to be a gaurdian".
I'm sure Lunas response to their answers will make it clear they've gone astray. That or they will go to the dark side and all that jazz.

That's a pretty sweet way to keep a child's spirit's up. Cynically on the other hand it can be seen as a soft way of saying "better lick next time" to others.

... you mean 'better luck next time', right?

Yes and she's very sweet about avoiding saying that old phrase.

I mean, sometimes certain things just need to be said.
The way you do it and your intentions behind it can make the same base message have a vastly different effect/meaning.

Sometimes "better luck next time" is just a hollow sounding stamp at the end of a letter and you feel that. Sometimes it's mocking, haughty and biting. And sometimes it's honest, heartfelt and full of kindness.

last panel shit going to go down

So he how does he Become the Worst u likable dude.. or that's what I recall Someone saying is what the author's plan was going be cuase like at this point I can feel and Understand his angery and detest at Luna and the Guardians for what his PROUD family will do to his mental state. But I'm scared what He will do as retailtaion towards them that has me worried it I heard right that he is going be a unlikeable dude.

I feel like this is going to be the equivalent of:

child: So what did I get?
teacher: You got a B, but it's perfectly plausible you'll get an A next time with some effort!
child: Ok :)
Parents: Shameful Display!!!!!!!!!!!!

Impending parental neglect/abuse in 3...2...1...

his parents dont look very happy

Ohhh, the parents aint gonna like this

Oh dear

Man, a lot of you seem to jump to it that the parents are going to take it out on the kid.
Sure the parents look angry but I'd not be surprised if they are angry at Luna.
"How dare she not pick our boy"
"What's wrong with the goddess that she can't see our boy should have been chosen" etc etc.
That's an emotional roller coaster all it's own

I think a lot of people come to that conclusion, because it's been heavily eluded to by Nigel in previous pages. Not only that, it's also been implied that the "Family Traditions" are quite problematic, and Nigel talks like he's been forgotten and discarded in the first page of this chapter. It's also been somewhat foreshadowed that Toby, his younger brother is going to end up getting everything that Nigel once had, where as Nigel, like Toby, is going to end up getting pushed away and neglected, because he didn't get chosen right then and there.

"But there is one tiny thing that is still missing from you."

Crushing, agonizing, emotional turmoil.

I think I know what she means. He likely seeks to be a guardian because his parents were as well which isn't an ideal mindset for a role like that.

Well that and a he's just in it for the glory and attention. Which detracts from the fact that being a gaurdian would have to be more than just seeking his own fortune.

True. Selfishness is not a good trait for someone who protects others.

But his parents were too impatient...

And Luna is not going to have a chat with the parents...why? If she can see why the kid is not ready shouldnt she have a word with them? I wouldnt be surprised if nigel detests her for sending him to the slaughter like that so to speak. Ah well.. good story.

Sure, the other candidates can become guardians, but did THEY get a smooch on the forehead from the goddess?! Nuh uh, I don't think so~!

The real answer: "I cannot become a guardian for I am not to grow up SWOLE!"

I smell angry parents...

*skinner pathethic meme*

The way Nigel's parents looked on the last panel doesn't inspire confidence.

So cuuuute!

Ah, i know whats missing in him!

He wanted to become a Guardian because his family wanted it, but he needs to change that point of view from "my parents want it" to "I want it because "I" want it, and i want to help people."


And why do i have the feeling that his parents instantly went from: "Our little guardian." to "You're not our son anymore... You're a failure." in less than a second?

Because he does not follow the path of the Swole.

Yeah the classic: "You didnt fulfilled our far fetched expectations so we completely ignore that you gave your very best and make your life a hell." ----> Story of my life.

To follow the path of the swole you require protein, lots and lots of protein; for that is the way to truly become a hero and a guardian.

Ermagerd I'm loving this comic so fucking much! Squeeeee~!

I got the feeling that his family will get mad because they wanted their son to become a guardian asap, and they'll feel their honor is tarnished.

That's so sweet of her. But that last panel makes me concerned for what his parents will say/do to him.

I will what his parents would think if he told them that he had to wait for a whole year.

My heart is not ready for this.. c': Seeing the last panel makes me silently whisper out a ''nooooo......''

The agony inner debate
Begins

Such a question is never easy nor should be.

I bet his parent's aren't happy with the fact that he wasn't chosen then & there.

his parents look pissed

Somehow, something would turn Nigel into a cynical and bitter young man in future. I just know it.

If only it was that simple. And if only he knew what really was missing inside him.

If the artist expands the story, add some lore and even improve the art, this would be more interesting and enjoyable.

To Mr.mess13: Isn't that what she's been doing or are you... stupid? What was the point of that comment?