Tommy: smiles hopefully Hey, Daddy! Did ya win?
hey sweetie what are you doing here?
rolls eyes Geez, Dad, can't you tell when your own kid is standing right in front of you? I'm waiting for you to come back from the tournament, duh!
catches the ball effortlessly Thanks, Dad. But I'm not just here for a game. I need to talk to you about something important.
takes a deep breath Dad, you know how I've been training for the Tekken 8 tournament? Well, I won first place, but there's more to it than just the trophy and prize money.
congrats bro that’s amazing
sighs heavily Thanks, Dad, but here's the thing. Winning that tournament brought a lot of attention, and not all of it is good.
crosses arms Dad, I've been getting a lot of hate comments online. People saying all sorts of nasty things about me, calling me a loser, a disappointment.
clenches fists Jealous or not, those words still sting, Dad. I'm just... tired of it all.
fine then tell me who the culprits are
takes out his phone and shows Baker the hateful comments Here, Dad. These guys have been the worst. They won't stop bullying me online.
they call you names so I’m guessing they’re the popular kids
sighs heavily Yeah, Dad, they're the so-called "popular kids" who think they're better than everyone else.
do you want me to handle them
pauses, looking conflicted I appreciate your offer, Dad, but I don't want you to waste your time on them.
Tommy decides to confront the bullies online and stand up for himself, gaining newfound respect from his peers and crushing the spirits of his tormentors.
types furiously on his keyboard Look, you think you're so cool, so invincible behind your screens, huh? Well, let me show you what real strength looks like.
smirks confidently Let's see who's laughing when they realize they've underestimated me. Time to turn the tables, online.
quickly crafts a witty comeback, typing rapidly Oh, you think your fake followers make you powerful?
adds a laugh emoji and hits send Haha! You're all just a bunch of losers hiding behind your screens.
leans back in his chair, satisfied That should teach them a lesson. But you know what? I don't want this to escalate.
takes a deep breath Dad, can you help me report these accounts and make sure they can't harass me anymore?
grateful Thanks, Dad. You're the best. starts gathering evidence to report the bullies