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Overlord

Nick and Charlie in their sad staring era

Brittany Cournoyer

Ohhhh i don’t like those sad looks. A conversation is imminent.

ACxo

Nick glancing at Charlie since he heard him say no to the toast - boyfriend mode activated

Sandra Day

Hmmm so hard for Nick to keep an eye out for Charlie. So hard for Charlie too….

Audrina

👁️👄👁️ indeed

Flavia Morlacci ☾𖤓

i think something is up with Charlie again 🥺😭 i hope things will get better ❤️

zara ahmed !!

someone is contemplating being away from nick for three months and piecing it i think 🤧

tess ^_^

i would like some toast 🤎🤎🤎🤎

Caitlin

1700 🫡

A Lil guy

For a second i thought nick has a Goatee i do not know why

Elisa Maria Vlad

Charlie is having eating disorders again? I hope no 😭

Charlie

Charlie Spring, did you ever eat your lunch? Alice congrats on 1700!!! 🎉🎉🎉 congrats and thank you. xxxx

Brittney

Ahh congratulations on 1,700 pages Alice, I can't believe the journey so far. Aww Charlie please I know things are all over the place but please, I'm just glad Nick is there for him

tess ^_^

happy page 1700!

Audrina

Three months she last saw Michael? Sorry if I'm misunderstanding I just wanna make sure

Harriet Echo

1700!!!! 👏 Argh the sad staring angsty pages are hurting! 🥺

Liz

Wait I’m confused help. What has been three months? What did I miss?

Button

1700!!! OMG, what an accomplishment!! Loved every single page of this wonderful comic and story!! Also, ED may be making a comeback here with Charlie being stressed about Nick and being away for him. Hope this glance between N&C is the catalyst to a conversation.

kayla simon

happy 1700 alice! amazing as always🥹

Orla

Am I being thick? What's been three months?😭

Katie H

Charlie worrying about Tori, Nick worrying about Charlie, and Charlie also worrying about Nick; I hope they are honest and talk about how they're feeling soon, no matter how hard it is 🥹

Merel

Both Spring siblings are gonna have to deal with a long distance relationship 🥲

LSH

I think Nick is worried Charlie might relapse. That’s why he’s so tense and running off to get lunch when Charlie forgot his. Now Charlie has refused a snack… it’s making Nick concerned.

James

Congrats on 1700 pages Alice… though what’s Charlie referencing with the 3 months? I feel I may have missed/forgotten something

Merel

Happy 1700 pages!! 🩷

Katha

Oh, Nick looks alarmed!

Sarah Jacobs

Glad I'm not the only one confused about the three months thing....

Oliver

Some other folks in the comments are confused about the three months comment... me too 😭🫂

John Walker

Did I miss something - WHAT'S "been three months"? Seems like a panel is missing.

Orla

So, yes, I was being thick 😌 lol, thank you!! ❤️

Messybishh

Guys the three months thing is how long Micheal was away training. He wasn't seeing Tori during this either. Which is why she says phones exist.

Ai Bui

charlie when his two favorite people on earth start deflecting: 🤨🤨🧐🧐😤😤

Liz

Yes and @zookeeperhere helped too! I went to last page… not far enough back. Thank you! 🙏🏻 Im so in love with all of this!!! ❤️

Mychel Vandover

For those (like me!) confused by the three months line, go read 1698. 😊

Dionne Lakey

How has everyone forgotten - Michael's been away for three months already - that's why Tori walked away and sat alone and Charlie got all concerned

aliceoseman

If you read the past two pages before this one, it will make sense! (I think people are just confused because it's easy to forget details from previous pages when these are being uploaded once per day)

Jancy Overell

I assume it is referring back to the three months Michael says he’s been away on page 1698

Merel

Michael has been away training for three months! He only just got back, so Charlie is commenting on how he (and especially Tori) have not seen Michael for three months.

John Walker

Thanks! If we were reading this in sequence, in one sitting, it would make sense. I've slept several times since that earlier reference, though ;)

Lolli98

Congrats on 1700 amazing pages!✨ Ohoh, I'm sensing an eating disorder relapse for Charlie. Hopefully it won't be too bad. Of course I want Charlie to be good all the time, but unfortunately your portrayal is just realistic. So I'm grateful you don't spare us the pain.

James

Ahhhh, The penny has dropped. Forgot about the talk he had with Michael about the training program.

Dean

So alot of people are confused about a comment in this page to understand please go back a re read page 1698 this will help you understand this page

Merel

The three months refers to what Michael says on page 1698. He has been training up north for three months and only just got back.

Audrina

FOR ANYONE CONFUSED: reread page 1698 (Charlie: Haven't seen you for a while! / Michael: Three months! I'm training wiht a new coach up north. And teaching toddlers how to skate...)

Klara Dalgren

Aaaaw this is killing meee! Nick is so worried 😭

Ellen🌈✨

Alice, i’m laughing your copy and pasted replies 😂👌 and happy 1700, another milestone 🎉

aaronhotchnerswhore

Is Charlie gonna have a relapse which will stress Nick out?

Justin S.

1700! Nick’s face 🥺

laura

guys it’s been three months since michael have been away, it’s on page 1698!! then tori is saying it was fine bc they kept in touch through their phones. it’s basically foreshadowing the long distance plot… 🫠

a

ahh 1700!! yay alice!!!

Oliver

OhhhHHHHH see i assumed she was mad at charlie and that she had been away for three months 😂 thank you!!!

reece

1700 is crazzzyyyyyyy 😭🥹🥲

Jennifer Hedrick

Thank you Alice ! As someone who has been a therapist for 20 years working with clients with ED, recovery is very complicated. Charlie will most likely struggle on and off with this for years . I think the goal is to struggle better and to recover quicker when you have a setback 💕

Dionne Lakey

Tori having an older partner same as Tao and Charlie means there's lots of modelling for long-distance relationships around them. At least N & C aren't gonna go through it alone. But also, evey relationship is different and decisions about time apart is very unique to every individual. Taking other people's advice about what it's like is not always helpful and can lead to misunderstandings and projecting in your own relationship (eek like in Nick and Charlie!).

arlo🧞

1700 omggggg

Chris

Is Charlie look at Nick ? Are they gonna finally talk to each other ?

Nicole

🥺🥺🥺

hwalker

foreshadowing of long distance plot… but I think it’ll be good that Tori can reassure Charlie or Nick bc she is going through the same thing. Also, Charlie’s not wanting toast… it says in the novella that Charlie doesn’t really eat snacks still. Which makes sense! His anorexia was partially about control and connected to his OCD, and meals are something you can plan out and still control healthily, whereas snacks are unplanned. Besides, Charlie still has bad days and progress to make, and that’s ok!! Could also be that he just doesn’t really want toast rn

Tina

what does tori and what did david study at uni??

Tina

congrats on 1700!!

hwalker

And with mental health issues, the problem and intrusive thoughts don’t always leave, rather, therapy helps you cope

KimS

I wonder if Charlie is feeling too observed regarding his eating, especially given the way Nick reacted to Charlie not having packed lunch in a previous page. It’s clear he’s worried about Nick but maybe he’s feeling some resentment too?

Kelly

Congratulations on the new milestone I sure appreciate your hard work x

DD 🍂

1700! 🍂

Nils

Uhoh... Nick had heard the "Nah, I'm good" I wonder if his protective instincts will kick into high gear, enhancing his own problems

Jenny Delcher

Congrats on turning the 1700’s page

Chloe ♡

page 1700 wooo!! it’s good to remember that charlie has people to talk to about long distance even tho all relationships are not the same

Jenny Delcher

I think Charlie’s last look at Nick is because he realised he said no to a snack and he knows Nick might have heard it. I can totally relay in the fact that he might not want Nick to worry because he probably feel fine but Nick is always on the look out for any « bad Charlie’s day ». Gosh they sooo need a proper talk!

aliceoseman

Totally understand this view but I'm trying to avoid overly spelling out and explaining every single moment (something I feel can sometimes be a flaw in my writing) - personally I think this line is easy to understand from context if you're reading the pages immediately after one another!

Claire

Being apart is tough -- but it is part of life for many of those in a commited relationship during uni years. Looks like Tori has struggled with the sepseparation more than we might have expected. Another pressure for Nick and Charlie seeing that as they face next year long distance - then years following as they are at different universities. Relationships that are meant to make it do though -- and it can make relationships stronger -- and reveal just how much your partner means to you.

Robert

I'm not really sure where this is headed.

Scott Whittall

Another page turner to determine if Nick's look in the last panel is concern over Char not wanting toast or a thought nudge to chat with Charlie more about Leeds after hearing Tori tell Charlie long distance is doable and not bad. On a totally different note, many many thanks, Alice, for introducing me to Tom Odell. How have I existed without his music??

RyGy

How many pages are we expecting for the last book? Also once done with book 6, will you continue to do mini comics like updates on their life?

Yasmin Fiuza

1700 pages 👁👄👁 Congrats on the new mark

Chloe ♡

i clicked it was michael when tori said phones exist because it makes sense 3 months of no michael but they’ve been texting/calling each other

CinD

There’s so many reasons Nick and Charlie can have that look on their faces so far I’m in not sure it’s something positive. I can’t wait for the next page 👀 Congrats on 1700 pages Alice!

Katrina

Happy 1700 pages Alice!! I am readinf the volumes again and it’s amazing how far you have come I love it!! The concern on Nicks face in the last panel 😭 and then Charlie looking at Nick because he knows Nick over heard him say no to a snack 😭

Audrina

You're welcome haha somehow I was originally confused too because I didnt register that specific line when I read it a few days ago!

Fey 🍂

Hi Alice, thank you for taking the time to reply! I completely understand your intention to avoid overexplaining things—I think it’s a valid approach that can make the story feel more natural. That said, I feel like this might not have been the best moment to step away from providing a little more context. The “three months” conversation happened with Charlie two pages ago, and now he’s talking to Tori about his essay. Bringing up the “three months” comment so suddenly felt disconnected from the earlier moment. I found myself confused as to why he mentioned it out of nowhere. Even something as simple as a glance toward Michael or a small visual cue would have made it clearer that they were referring to him. Of course, this is just my opinion, and as the author, you absolutely have the prerogative to decide how you write your story. I just wanted to share my perspective because, honestly, it did leave me a bit confused. Thank you again for all your hard work on this story—I really appreciate it!

Beam Bugge

nick and charlie both look concerned in the last few panels... that's not good

ChristinaP

exactly the comment that triggered Nick! the problem is that it doesn't necessarily have to be "a bad day for Charlie" . Maybe he is just not hungry, but because of his history, this comment totally triggers Nick. he is very overprotective for better or for worse. hope there isn't more to it. ♥️♥️♥️

Noemiette

Two pages ago for us was 3 days ago. For someone who will read the comic as it's published, it will be like 30 seconds ago. We tend to forget that how we read the comic, page by page, is a veeery different experience in terms of flow as other people will experience it

Brenda L

I love the last panel of Charlie. Is that cinematic longing stare moment, mixed with the overwhelming feeling of having to accept change. In my head I like to think that Nick “spidey sense” kicked in when Charlie was looking at him rather than just listening in on his conversation.

Krystyn

Congratulations Alice for 1700 pages! That’s amazing. The uni talk is everywhere! 😔

ucfnurse

It doesn’t sound ok….😯🫢🫶🏻❤️🤞💐🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✨🌺☕️✌️🕊️☮️

Taco

This is how I feel about Del Water Gap! I’m obsessed with the music in the show.

Samantha White

Is it perhaps time for Charlie to have an appointment with Geoff?

Faye

Nick use your boyfriend senses

Elfi

I think this page is a very nice portrayal of the fact that everyone has their worries and stuff going on, sometimes about the same topic, sometimes different things and sometimes a combination of a few things... I really hope Nick and Charlie are having a much needed talk soon.

Loveislove

Yeah - I can't figure out which issue this look may be about...or maybe both. And also thumbs up to Tom Odell!!

Eryn Gibbons

Hey I sound silly... but 3 months since what? 😅

Tina

do yall have a short term memory loss and/or no reading comprehension?

rickettyuncles

Oh Nick, it’s so hard not to worry, isn’t it 😕

DogBefriender22

I wonder if Charlie’s gonna react to Nick’s 👀 and get all tetchy with him… potentially some food related bickering that then leads to other long-avoided topics… Or we’re all just over-thinking and hypothesising - as usual - during our BPT (Between Pages Time ™️) 😂

Anna Deligio

These two need to have a real talk. Hopefully that's coming soon. I don't know that Charlie is denying food out of stress. He gets to not feel hungry and have that be OK. I think they are both thinking about Nick going away and Nick is focusing on Charlie's experience of that instead of his own feelings about being apart and Charlie is worried about how it will be for Nick because he knows Nick is focused on his experience (Charlie's) rather than his own feelings. Good time for a talk. :) Also, congratulations on 1700 amazing pages. :)

Calfic

I can totally picture Tori thinking that long distance wouldn't affect her that much but then having issues. The thing is, I think that Charlie knows himself a bit more, so there is that. Also, Charlie and Nick can discuss what long-distance means for them. It is established in Nick and Charlie, that Charlie doesn't love snacks, so that isn't a biggie. (I am assuming that Nick got him something from the cafeteria and Charlie ate that.). And Nick, don't micromage Charlie's eating habits. I'm not a huge snack person either, not a biggie. And even if it is because he is a bit sad, as long as he is generally eating, that is fine. I think the worst possible thing that Nick could do right now, is make it some kind of a big deal. (Again, maybe Nick can encourage Charlie to talk to Geoff about how to manage eating when he is a bit stressed in other ways, but that is about it.) . I think at some point Nick will have a bit of a meltdown, and I'm hoping, it is not with other people, just Charlie, so they can talk properly, and maybe Nick can see someone (pretty please. This level of stress is what I went to therapy for, and it is just as important as the impatient care that Charlie received. ) I am REALLY starting to see where this might go. Also, can Nick hear Tori and Charlie's conversation? I mean, of course, Charlie is going to be sad to have his boyfriend away, but COMMUNICATION is really critical, not just ignoring it.

Dionne Lakey

To me Charlie already clocked that three months is a long time when he asked why he hadn't seen Michael in a while. So when that question mark over his head appears as Tori walks away he knows what she's upset about, because he has the same problem with not seeing Nick for long periods of time. So when he goes over to her he uses talking about her essay as a way to ease into the conversation about long distance. The essay chat was to get that stress out of the way before he could get to the heart of checking up on how she's doing besides school stress.

Loveislove

I'm a bit lost in time. Are we still on sandwich controversy day? Did David come home yesterday? Regardless, I'm not sure if Charlie and Nick are thinking about their pending separation or Charlie's ED and Nick's reactions. But, hopefully a conversation will move some of those looks forward and bring some resolutions.

Evergreen

Amazing how a piece of toast and a couple subtle glances can leave us all on tenterhooks!

Elfi

I think it's still sandwich day, but I'm not sure about David... 🤔

Loveislove

Ok - this is reminding me of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode where no one remembers that Ben is Glory and Glory is Ben. Sorry if the reference is dated but I have to giggle at the amount of people asking about 3 months within the same comment section lol.

Evergreen

I agree that it’s probably still sandwich day (unless more time passed between lunch and the poor bullied kid than I thought), but it’s not 100% clear if just one night or several nights passed between the David day and headteacher/sandwich controversy day. I doubt it has been too much time either way.

D

passing on a snack of toast doesn’t instantly mean a relapse. if charlie’s relationship to food is getting to be more healthy, that means he’ll eat when he’s hungry and not when he isn’t. worrying about him for passing on one snack seems like borrowing trouble. ❤️

RCM

First of all, Alice, congratulations on 1700 fucking amazing pages! I just looked back at page 1 MEET and it just makes me tear up how much you have given us since then. I hope you celebrate this milestone today because it's really incredible!! The sequence of Charlie's expressions on PAGE 1700 are SOOO well done! First, he is (what he thinks anyways) making a casual comment to Tori, "I didn't realize..." and Tori, cloaking under her typical practical apathy, implies that the 3 months wasn't a big deal (I'm not buying the phones exist response, Tori Spring!) when clearly it WAS a big deal, judging from her downcast, solemn look in that second panel. Charlie is also so surprised at her abrupt "escape" from their conversation...he genuinely looks shocked and confused in the 3rd panel as Tori goes to make toast. And in panel 4, bless his heart, I feel like Charlie is REALIZING several things..."how have I been so distracted that I didn't even notice Michael had been away for THREE WHOLE MONTHS? Have I really not paid attention/checked in enough to what was happening (or more importantly what was NOT happening) in Tori's world? Between work and my Head Boy role, I have been awfully busy, but surely not that busy, right? But, if I missed this with Tori, what else have I missed?" As all this is running through his mind, a reflexive, "Nah, I'm good," automatically comes out, causing a very hyper-alert Nicolas Nelson to whirl his head away from tree decorating to cue in, as we simultaneously get a little bewildered Charlie snapping his head up to look at Nick in a "have I overlooked some things with Nick too..." way as more of the past few months of Nick's behavior are starting making more sense to Charlie...and then he sees Nick's face, which likely reminds him of the "sandwich incident" at school, AND also maybe (hopefully) reminds him that he and Nick will soon be APART, and that sucks...even if phones exist. (and I so appreciate how all this happens while Oliver and Michael remain obliviously hanging ornaments, as they should). Usually I don't mind waiting, but after this one, I cannot wait to turn the page to see what Alice has planned...

aniatka

And also a lot of us are not english natives so we could miss sth sooooo easy 🤣 So pls have mercy on us, wretched ones 🤭❤️😇

✨catiecakes✨

is the three month thing from the events of solitaire like when higgs got burned down im confused :/

e_o_d_o

Hi Alice, I think we’ve all been loving these recent pages!!! This one is a big confusing. 3 months since what? It isn’t specified in the page before.

Lainey

I believe it is from two pages ago, they mention it being 3 months since Michael had been around due to his training!

Ariel

LETS FUCKING GO 1700 PAGES 👏👏👏 Alice we are celebrating with you💕🎉 Also - wow...the expressions in just a few panels convey so much🥺

Ada Suzany

Phones and video calls heuheeuhe

Loveislove

Ooo - you are right - it is odd that Charlie has not noticed that Michael has been gone for so long - that is about Tori and her life as much as Michael. Interesting if Charlie will make a link to people in his life he may not be connecting with right now...like a certain hyper aware boyfriend. This adds another context to the whole situation. Chomping at the bit for the next page!

Jessica

1700?!!! 🥳

Jordan

It’s just a little curl but it kind of looks like Charlie already has his earring and it looks so good!

Murgy

I feel there is a circle of worry going around. Nick and Charlie worrying about each other, and Charlie worrying about Tori, who is likely worrying about Michael being gone who is also likely stressed as is. Hopefully everyone can be relaxed for a little bit. And its amazingly easy how quickly 3 months can pass, and you not notice.

David C Witkin

Everything being communicated here is being said with people's eyes. Tori is committing almost by accident, but Nick and Charlie are able to use each other's eyes to do a kind of telepathy that shows they are truly meant to be together.

Kristyn

Awe they’ve been apart for 3 months 😢 I can’t imagine Nick and Charlie going that long without seeing each other

Jordan

In the Q&A last year we learned that Charlie gets an ear piercing when he’s like 22!

Elena Squeglia

Can’t wait to see the next page 😆

Steven

The long distance thing doesn’t have to be so long. They could at least have a conversation about choosing uni’s that are at least close to the other. It’s not like either of them are choosing a field like astrophysics where only a certain # of schools would have to be the chosen one. Long distance doesn’t HAVE to be the only choice, but they aren’t even communicating at all. So sad to see. 😢

Katherine Gales-Loyd

I love how things are connecting between the Heartstopper graphic novels and Nick and Charlie novel ❤️