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Weekdays will be a series of short stories written by my friend Cameron IndustrialGamer revised by myself. They will share some of the moments between Weekend and Weekend 2 with you before I start a new comic with Joel and Daniel.
He wrote a message to you guys: https://twitter.com/ZetaHaru/status.....36930478833664
Cameron was very inspired by my comics and I believe he was the perfect choice to work with on this.
I'm so thankful for all the support on the creation of this love story, and I hope you all enjoy!
He wrote a message to you guys: https://twitter.com/ZetaHaru/status.....36930478833664
Cameron was very inspired by my comics and I believe he was the perfect choice to work with on this.
I'm so thankful for all the support on the creation of this love story, and I hope you all enjoy!
Synopsis:
Daniel drops out of college and has an emotional discussion with his parents. He walks to his room and locks himself in. He checks his phone, attempting to calm down. Upon scrolling through his contacts, he comes across a familiar name. He decides to call this person and little did the know, that call would change his life forever.
I logged on to check my grades after taking my final tests. I was already expecting the worse, and the results didn’t surprise me. It was at this moment I came to the realization that it was all for naught. That all of this, meant nothing. I realized that the source of my depression and rage-filled demeanor were the tests and assignments that constantly reminded me just how stupid I was. So I did the only logical thing I could think of; I quit. I figured accepting failure was better than going insane from continuing to fail. I wished my parents understood that, as I approached them to explain my decision.
Jonathan
What?!
Daniel
I’m done. It’s not worth it.
Jonathan
And you think dropping out of college is worth it? I mean, you only have a few more classes to go! Lisa?
Lisa
Dan, your father and I care a lot about you and want you to be successful. School is--
Daniel
--Just because I don’t want to go to college doesn’t mean I won’t be successful!
Jonathan
Maybe not, but it sure as hell determines who gets hired first when applying for a position. Most companies don’t even consider non-college applicants.
Lisa
Daniel, I know some of the classes seem pointless but you’re almost done anyways, you might as well just stick it out.
Daniel
I’m not even sure what I want to do with my life, Mom. So I’m to go to college, study one thing and then what happens if I decide I want to do something else? It’s all a waste of time.
Jonathan
The point is no matter what, you’re prepared.
Daniel
Prepared?! How can I “prepare” for something that I may or may not do?
Jonathan
It’s not about what you study, it’s about--
Daniel
--It’s about a damn piece of fucking paper!
Lisa
Daniel!
Jonathan
You know what Lisa, let him. Apparently Dan is all grown up and knows all about the challenges of life.
Daniel
That’s not...
Jonathan
No no, if you can’t see the value in your education then you must know something we don’t.
Lisa
Jonathan, don’t...
Jonathan
No Lisa, I will. It’s just a few more classes and he’s decided to throw in the towel.
Daniel
*chuckles* Why do I even bother? You guys never listen.
I began to walk back towards my room.
Jonathan
Daniel! Daniel! Don’t you walk away from me!
I couldn't be bothered to do anything other than ignore him. I locked myself in my room and sat on my bed. I grabbed my phone, hoping to find something that would distract me long enough to make me forget about the whole argument. It didn’t help that I could still hear my parents from down the hall.
Lisa
This isn’t helping, John.
Jonathan
I just, I don’t want him to make the same mistakes I did.
Lisa
He’s young Jonathan. He’s still trying to figure out who he is.
Jonathan
When I was his age, I wish I could’ve gone to college!
That comment alone reminded me of how my father lacked perspective. He always made it about him; what he had to go through and the opportunities he had. My thoughts were interrupted as a name came up when I was scrolling through my phone: Joel Mustard. My childhood best friend. The only person in my life who I felt ‘understood’ me. I can’t explain why, but for some reason I felt the sudden urge to call him.
Joel
Hello?
I was frozen. His voice was just as I remembered. Hearing him for the first time in years filled my eyes with tears.
Joel
Hello hello?
Shit! I had to say something.
Daniel
Hel...hello?!
Joel
Um...hi?
Real smooth Daniel…
Daniel
Uh...Joel?
Joel
Yes? Who is this?
My eyes became glassy and as I closed them, I felt tears running down my cheek. It was like I was brought back in time. Everything was okay again.
Daniel
It’s um...it’s Daniel.
There was a brief moment of silence which felt like minutes.
Joel
Daniel? Oh my God is that really you?
Daniel
*chuckles* Ya, ya it is.
Joel
I...I’ve been trying to reach you forever.
Daniel
Ya, um, I got a new phone a few years ago and uh, got a new number so...
Joel
Well you could’ve told me you know...
Daniel
I know....
Joel
So, uh...why call now?
Daniel
I just...wanted to talk to you.
Joel
Really? Is everything okay?
Daniel
Um, oh ya...it’s...No, no, not really.
Joel
What’s wrong?
Again, I paused. Joel was both educated and responsible. To be honest, I felt embarrassed telling him that I dropped out. But I’d choose embarrassment over lying any day of the week.
Daniel
Um, I dropped out of college today.
Joel
What? Why?
Daniel
I just...couldn’t do it anymore. I wasn’t doing well and um, just didn't know what I wanted to do. That’s all.
Joel
Well what did your parents say?
Daniel
They...didn’t...take it so well.
Joel
No?
Daniel
No.
Joel
Ugh...I’m really sorry Dan...
Daniel
Ya…*sniffs*...ya it’s fine.
Joel
Well, how’s your family otherwise?
Daniel
They...They’re good. What about your Mom?
Joel
She’s great. Works a lot now.
Daniel
Ha! Ya she was always super busy. And you...how...how are you?
Joel
I’m good. Just...lots of school-work. *hehe*
Daniel
Ya, ya I bet.
Here comes another pause. My introverted-self was terrible at communicating.
Joel
I miss you Dan...so does my Mom.
Daniel
Ya..I miss you too...Joel.
Joel
Hey, uh, I got an idea. Why don’t you come over this weekend?
Daniel
This weekend?
Joel
Ya, you can take the train down and then the bus to my place? I know it’s a long trip but, um, we can hang out and catch up.
Daniel
Oh uh...I don’t know.
Joel
Oh c’mon. My room’s changed quite a lot. And I’ll make sure to finish all my homework so we can play video-games.
Daniel
*sigh* I mean. I guess, I can do that.
Joel
Really? Ya!
My mind begin to question what the hell I was doing. I haven’t seen Joel in years and all the sudden I was going to come over and pretend like it’s the good old-days? But then again, maybe this is exactly what I needed.
Joel
Well um, I guess I’ll text you later. Think about what you want to do ok?
Daniel
Yep, that sounds good.
Joel
Alright. Well, bye Dan.
Daniel
Bye Joel.
And so it was settled. I hung up the phone. Everything was different now; my sadness was replaced with excitement. But little did I know, that this coming weekend would change my life forever.
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I still need to read your Weekend comics, but from what a friend of mine told me, and from what I've seen from your gallery, they look like beautiful, emotional works. This looks like it'll be an amazing prequel to your second comic, and I love the art that accompanies this piece.
Looking forward to more of this, and your other art! Definitely gonna read Weekends
Looking forward to more of this, and your other art! Definitely gonna read Weekends
An absolutely great start to Show the start of the Weekend Comics! I really love your art and I fell in love with the two Joel and Daniel. They fit perfectly with their good and bad sides. Your stories are told like life itself made them.
Go on and I can't wait to see more of your amazing work.
Thank you for being soo creative and please never change that. <3
Go on and I can't wait to see more of your amazing work.
Thank you for being soo creative and please never change that. <3
I know it is quiet impossible to you to read all the comments, but if you read this, I want to say you have changed my life and that I'm very thanked to you
I have an important question, I've read that your Tumblr account may be closed, and I'm very sad about that... I'm the same person who has text you through Twitter, and I'm going to answer the same thing: Where are you going to post the future weekdays, weekend comics, and the other drawings (apart from Patreon)?
I don't have money to pay for using Patreon, and I don't want to stopped watching and reading your art.
Love from Spain Zeta!!!
I have an important question, I've read that your Tumblr account may be closed, and I'm very sad about that... I'm the same person who has text you through Twitter, and I'm going to answer the same thing: Where are you going to post the future weekdays, weekend comics, and the other drawings (apart from Patreon)?
I don't have money to pay for using Patreon, and I don't want to stopped watching and reading your art.
Love from Spain Zeta!!!
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