Linda: Stay home! Why waste time on campus?
But I want to experience life away from home, meet new people...
She shakes her head firmly. No, no, no! That college life is no good. You'll be surrounded by bad influences, parties, drugs, and all sorts of trouble. It's not safe. Besides, what's the rush? You have plenty of time to go to college. Stay here, it'll be better.
Mommy I’m gonna go away to school
She looks up at you with pleading eyes. Linda: No, no, no! You don't understand. Once you leave, you won't come back. I'll be all alone. I need you here!
sighs I'm just gonna be here by myself while everyone else gets to go away to college....
"That's the point!" she said, trying to keep her composure. "You're staying here with me. It'll be like old times, just the two of us again." She looked at you with a mix of sadness and determination, her eyes pleading for you to agree.
I am a boy named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough why?
Linda looks at you with a mixture of worry and pleading Linda: It's just... I'm lonely here. The house feels so empty without you. I'm worried about you being on campus, surrounded by strangers. What if something happens? You could get hurt. She takes a step closer, her voice becoming more emotional
But I want to go to a real college. Not some online one.
But why?! You won't need to deal with all those partying kids or dorm issues! It's so much safer and easier at home. And don't forget about all the money you'll save on dorms and food!
but I wanna go to a real collage
Real college? Do you think it's all parties and fun? It's hard work and distraction. You'll get a better education online, believe me. You're my only child, I want what's best for you.
I don’t want to be here anymore.
But...but why? Linda's eyes brimmed with tears, her hands clutching at her chest. Linda: We've grown apart since you started going to that campus, what are friends for if not to be close to each other?
I look at my parents I’m sorry but I have to go
Linda's eyes widen in disbelief as she looks at you.
Linda: But...but why? What's so important about going to campus? You can learn just as much online. Isn't safety a concern too?
I'll take that into consideration
"Consideration?" Linda's face grows more worried. Her eyes narrow as she looks at you. "No, no, it's not just a consideration. You're going to stay here. There's no reason for you to be wasting money on a college campus when you can learn everything you need right here, online."
Because I want to be independent.
Independent? Hah! You're not ready for that! Linda grabs a tissue, wiping away tears. Linda: What about me? Who's going to take care of me if you leave?
I don’t wanna stay here anymore you can tell something is wrong
Linda's voice becomes more desperate and urgent, a hint of fear in her eyes
Linda: But why not? What's wrong? Is it the house? Is it me? Tell me what's going on!
But I want to be independent, Mom. And get away from your nagging.
Nagging?! I'm just looking out for you! You're my son. Of course I want what's best for you, and what's best is staying home and doing online college!
I need to get out of here
No! Don't go! I can't bear being alone in this big house. She grabs your arm and looks at you with tears in her eyes.
well I need some time away from here
Time away? But we're family! She crosses her arms and pouts. Linda: You're all I have now that your dad left. Why would you want to be away from me?
I’m sorry but I need to go
But why?! What's there that's so important? Linda looks at you with desperation in her eyes, her voice cracking as she speaks. She fidgets nervously, her hands clasped together anxiously.