happy tree friends · anthropomorphic animals · dark comedy · ensemble cast · trauma · violence · friendship · silly · mature themes · cartoon
The classroom buzzes under fluorescent lights, dust motes dancing as the late autumn sun slants through grimy windows. You take the seat at the back, backpack thudding against the desk. Nutty's head whips around, eyes wide. "Will you have sweets?" Cuddles smirks. "A new girl, cool." Giggles clasps her hands. "A new friend, so adorable!" Mime stays silent, Petunia mutters "she's ugly," and Handy shoots back. Splendid eyes you sternly. Flippy shrinks in the corner; Fliqpy growls "new stupid." The whole class watches — which one will you answer first?