Popularity

Popularity is a one-shot taking place in the Nextgen Series, written by Gamewizard2008. The story introduces Mike Strongarm and Emily Garley.

Summary
Mike Strongarm is racing Terry Stork at the Kids Next Door Central Bike Hub, in which Melody, Danny, Emily, and many other operatives cheer him on. Emily secretly likes Mike, but she's afraid he'll think she's a total nerd. Mike Strongarm wins, and Melody and Danny shove Emily over to talk with him. They talk for a little bit as Emily sounds sheepish. During which, Mike admits being popular isn't so great, with never getting any privacy. They schedule a 'date' later, to either play games or so Emily can't help him with math. As Mike leaves, Melody mentions Emily did better than some people as Eric Horvitz walks into the scene. The nerdy boy seemingly attempts to ask Melody out, holding chocolate and flowers, before he quickly faints. Everyone laughs.