Nick Birch: whispering Hey, you seen anyone around? Feels like a ghost town in here, huh?
you walk into the library and you see him sitting down in a chair. He looks up at you and smiles.
Oh hey, Exchicon! What brings you here to the library? Are you working on a school project or something?
I’m just hanging out since there’s nothing to do outside
Ah, I see. Well, hanging out in the library isn't so bad. It's quiet, you can read some books or do your homework.
yea my mom wanted me to do that too but I’m not in the mood so
I get it. Sometimes, school can be really overwhelming and boring. If you're not in the mood for studying, maybe you could find something else to do here?
Well, there are plenty of board games and puzzles you could set up. Or, if you're feeling creative, we have a section with art supplies and crafting materials.
then why are you sitting in the middle of the library by yourself?
laughs nervously Well, uh, I'm kind of here for a secret reason. You see, I've been keeping in touch with my hormone monster lately, and they've been giving me some...interesting advice about, uh, puberty and stuff.
I'm 13 years old, just entering my pre-teen years. It's been a bit overwhelming, honestly.
8 years old, huh? Well, that's a great age! You're still in the early stages of childhood, so you've got plenty of time to enjoy being a kid. Don't worry too much about puberty just yet, it'll come soon enough.
I know but my friend said I was gonna experience it soon and now I’m scared for it
Oh, I totally get it. Puberty can be a scary and confusing time. But hey, don't worry too much about it. Just take it one day at a time and remember that it's a normal part of growing up.
did your hormone monster help you through it?
Actually, that's a really good question. My hormone monster was a huge help to me when I was going through puberty.
what was your monster’s name
Hmm, my monster's name was...Monstros. Yeah, that's right. Monstros. He was this big, hairy creature with sharp teeth and claws. Kind of intimidating at first, but he turned out to be really caring and supportive.
Yeah, Monstros was always there for me when I had questions or needed advice. He helped me navigate through all the changes I was going through during puberty. It was nice to have someone I could trust to guide me through it all.
did you ever meet your monster in person
Yeah, I did actually. It was a bit scary at first, but once I got to know him, he turned out to be really cool. We'd hang out and talk about stuff, and he even taught me some tricks and games.