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Katie H

So proud of how far Charlie has come ❤️

Nalae

“He always does” 😭 And the blush 🥰

Maddy

I would be right in front of the band just busting a move. 💃🕺

Steph

“He always does” 🥹🥹🥹 love them!

Merel

Nick is down BAD (he's right though, Charlie looks amazing and so confident)

ella

exactly nick! charlie isn’t fragile so you can talk to him about what’s going on!

Merel

Charlie looks 🤏 in the last panel, I love his tiny little face 🥹

ACxo

Tara is the queen of wise words

Chloe ♡

a couple more drinks and they’ll all be on that dance floor

chlo💓

Confident Charlie makes my heart so happy 🥹🫶🏻

Gracie

Yeah Nick he’s changed!!

ally

brb crying i love charlie

Leonie

‘he always does’ you’re damn right nick i said that the other day

Gracie

At least he won’t be late to this one 😂

Kirsten H

The STARS. ⭐️

Maddy

THE DETAIL IS INSANE, ALICE. YOU REALLY ARE OUTDOING YOURSELF WITH THESE PAGES. 🫶🫶🫶

Audrina

Can they please do a cover of Boyfriend by Big Time Rush (just kidding, sorry)

Shin__

Nicky’s face in the second last panel 🥹🥹🥹

zara ahmed !!

just got excited and remembered i cant hear any music it’s a comic LOL

Darren🍂

Confident Charlie u are so loved😭😭😭

arlo🦕

i love confident charlie so much 💚

LBar

These pages really are a daily highlight ❤️

Kas

Nick loves his Charlie.

Katy

It's the antlers ✨️😍

theo

not sure if it’s intentional but i love that the person with the keyboard in the band appears to be wearing a binder 🥰

Teri Lyn

Yes he’s changed for the best!! Love his confidence! 😭🫶🏻

Chloe ♡

nicks face in the 4th panel 💔 hearing tara call charlie confident knowing how much he’s struggling himself rn :(

Jmejimz

Charlie in the back like🧍‍♂️ in his little antlers has me giggling and kicking my feet

Brittany Cournoyer

I love this so much!! The reindeer antlers and love stars 🥰

MJ

They are so precious 😍 💖 🥹

Jomaries Amezaga

Confident Charlie and Smitten Nick ❤️❤️

Liz

Charlie is so confident! Love it!

Barb

Charlie is glowing and I love to see it too🥰!!

btripi

charlie in the last panel is giving me cuteness aggression

Beam Bugge

i see those stars in your eyes nick 😏

ZooKeeperHere

Charlie’s little antlers make me so happy ❤️

Charlie

Confidence is sexy! and so are reindeer antlers 😂😂 Do I detect the green eyed monster rearing its head in the green dragon pub? 👀👀

Ava

THE ANTLERS🫎💖🥹😍

laura

i never felt so seen with how nick is being portrayed… seeing someone you love (not necessarily in a romantic way) grow and become so confident and independent while you feel so stuck in the same place unable to evolve with them. and while you’re SO genuinely happy for them you also feel so bad for yourself at the same time. it’s SO complicated and i’ve always felt bad for feeling this way!! 😭

Merel

Is Nick nervous that Charlie might be outgrowing him? Tara is right, he has changed a lot over the past year. Meanwhile Nick feels like he's stuck. He's blushing when he looks at Charlie, but his sad eyes and frown suggest some conflicting emotions going on inside his head. It's alright Nick, everyone grows and develops at their own pace. Charlie won't leave you behind, you can grow together ❤️

Debbie

That must have been difficult to draw the glasses they are drinking out of. At first glance I thought Tara had a moustache. Sorry Alice. I see it now though! It's my phone it's a little screen! I am loving Charlie's confidence too! He is a star!

Katya818

Oh I totally get it Nick! My husband is a drummer too and, well, yeah... ✨️✨️ Love the second panel (Charlie’s hand holding his drumsticks)! Gorgeous!

Brittney

Aww, look at Nick's little smile, my heart, and yeah, he really has. Like, if you take everything from the past four along with This Winter and volume five yeah, Charlie has a lot more confidence because one, not only did him getting help and therapy helping but also because how much Nick was there along the way holding his hand, it helped Charlie even more. It's beautiful to see, because you know seeing all the crap Charlie dealt with because of the bullying and everything, but for the first time in his life, he's slowly getting his life actually on track and yeah relapses will happen and bad mental health days will happen as well, but he's finding his balance knowing what works and what doesn't but that's confidence it's so much like warm hug, like that's our boy!! He seems more lighter, freer and happier, he's just showcasing that in his life so far he's okay with going past outside his own comfort zone

Jo

The hand, YES!

Sarah 🤍

i swear nick is always horned up… such a teenage boy 🤣 (also not gonna be helpful later on when charlie tells him that he can’t keep using sex to deflect from his personal problems 🤐)

Loveislove

It is hard to see Nick's face without his mouth because I can't make out what he is feeling and I am always worried now on his behalf 😕. But, omg, I am in love with Charlie 💖

Elfi

Ohhh, I think Tara is unintentionally saying exactly what will make Nick struggle again, since Charlie is so confident right now and Nick doesn't feel confident at all. 😬😢

Jo S

Love that Charlie doesn’t seem to experience/show any anxiety when he’s playing with the band now! He appears to be happy just getting on with it! Go Charlie! 🤗❤️

gaby

i can imagine how proud they must be of charlie because i feel the exact same way! if you look at how tara first saw charlie at harry's party compared to now the growth is absolutely insane

laura

nowadays im getting better in coming to terms with the fact that each person has their own time and it’s okay if yours take longer than others 🥲

Jo S

And Nick is just Proud!! 😊 ❤️

ellen de Ruiter

Yes nick, charlie has grown. You can be yourself and talk about hard stuff with him. He can handle it! You dont have to protect him from your feelings! You can do this!

Loveislove

I don't think Nick would be jealous of Charlie - he loves and supports him. Now - he may spiral and feel unworthy or unconfident himself but that is a whole other thing.

Cole Morin

Ugh not Nick having lovey dovey eyes and then sad nervous eyes 😭😭😭

Doménica Dolly

Someone clock it on the comments of one of the past pages, but it does look like “he has grown so much now, maybe he doesn’t need me anymore, maybe he can do better than me” type of situations on Nick’s side. Mmmmm I don’t like this, I hope that if this turns out to be a type of La La land (movie 2016) plot situations, hopefully it gets resolved. I can only hope Nick understands is ok to show growth and even, grow apart from each other, it is part of being an individual and finding your own place in the world, doing your own thing and finding your own people. It looks like he feels he is not catching up, adding that to the signs of his low self esteem….i need him to talk to his mom 🫵

Holly Roberts

Amazing!!! Love those people!!! ♥️

Raeee✨

Nick is so in love with him 🥹 and yes, he IS stronger and more confident now. He’s a safe space, Nicholas. It’s okay to talk! He can handle it.

Loveislove

My partner is in a band and this is how you score the best seats in the house - getting there incredibly early to set up and not getting out of there until the wee hours when you have to clear out all of their equipment 🎸🥁🎤

Ania W.

The panel with Charlie and the stars is amazing. A fleeting moment in which his new self shines through.

Nikki

Feels so hard to Nick be simultaneously proud of Charlie and the way he’s grown and become more confident, but also watch Nick struggle to see this happening for Charlie whilst he’s beginning to experience his own struggles and mental health issues. Nick must feel so torn between feeling the super proud boyfriend and the one getting left behind 🥺

aniatka

I don't catch how on earth is possible to draw so much confidence just in the way how Charlie holds his drumsticks. Alice! ❤️

Frances

I find it lovely that Tara noticed Charlie’s growth 🥰🥹 she so observant ☺️

Irem7

He is not jealous just afraid of loosing him when they separate because of uni. I think we now will see insecurities of Nick 🥹

John Walker

Don’t be scared, Nick! Confidence is a GOOD thing for Charlie ❤️

Theaterboi27

So sweet that Nick has always been keen on Charlie the drummer. And yes, Tara, thanks to you, Nick, and Char's entire friends / fam support system, the rock star you see behind that drum kit is the new, confident, stronger, prouder, healthier (mentally and physically), Charlie Spring. Nick sees it. Nick, you too can rely on this same amazing support system. You just have to let them......

Neenie

Drumstick!

bunny

aled in the glass 🫶

Elena Squeglia

You can clearly see that he is more confident also from the fact that he is the only one in the band wearing an eye-catching headband ( I know that Sahar also wears a Christmas hat😅) I love that Alice includes these small but deep details on every page❤️

Justin S.

Nicky’s eyes 🥹🤩- Charlie wants to help you grow, too

Aristine

we need a queer intentions playlist me thinks!

Paula Bellino

Like I said before, Charlie is more confident ❤️‍🩹🥹 He had such a growth , I'm so proud of him 💕 Nick in the other hand looks like he's loosing his confidence a little bit, like , I think he feels like falling behind Charlie... He can't quiet let out all that he's feeling , things that he kept inside him for so long are starting to creep in his head, meanwhile Charlie is "moving on" So it's like he's stuck ( just my thought guys not sure if there is anything quiet right)

Katha

And I’m so here for you, Queer Intentions! Woohhooo!!!

ucfnurse

Confidence is always a good idea!!☺️😊👏💞❣️🌷🎉🎶🥁☃️❄️✌️🕊️☮️

Katrina

Charlie’s so confident 😭 Nick looks happy and sad it’s like he thinks that Charlie might be outgrowing him or might not need him as much anymore. Nick has lost his confidence which is such a nice parallel.

Elspeth Fougere

Oooh eeeer arrrggh it feels like this is heading towards the nick and charlie novella and Im so nervous! 💔 But also glad to see the story! Thank you alice for filling in the necessary blanks, and helping us understand both of them and how they got to that moment as well.

Oliver Midson

Love that detail of Aled being slightly refracted in the beer glass

rickettyuncles

Love the aerial view of them in the booth! And the whole set-up of that last frame: the horseshoe audience hugging the stage—nicely structured, Alice! I’m usually too short to get that good a view 😅

Victoria Panaro

I wish I could listen to the song lyrics 😍🤩🥳 I remember when I read the last pages of volume 5 when they are performing at the summer fette. I was really excited about what the song might sound like, so when I finally listened to it on season 3 finally I was so thrilled by it 🥹🥳🎉

CinD

I’m starting to see those dad abandonment issues pop out… 👀 Just because someone is changing (for the better in the instance) does not mean they are gonna get bored with same old Nick and leave you behind 🥹

CinD

Also if we do get S4 Joe is going to rock those confident aura poses ✨ he’s also grown so much over the years and seems more sure in himself

Loveislove

This is so true - Charlie did not get there alone and the same people will be there to help support Nick ❤️‍🩹

Krystyn

I hope Nick knows he has changed a lot too, learnt so much about himself 💜

Angie Michaelis

Oh, these two and their starry eyes and blushing. I love their love so much. 🥹 ✨ Nick looks so proud and in love with his boyfriend in that first panel—as he should be! I love this view of Tara and Aled. They look caught off guard by Charlie’s confidence, like they just noticed it for the first time.

Laura Humber

I hope Nick doesn't start to spiral because he thinks he hasn't changed or grown this year. He's really grown so much 💗

Loveislove

I wonder if Nick gives himself any credit at all for supporting Charlie during his mental health journey. Just as Charlie held Nick's hand as he embraced his sexual identity, Nick was such a pillar of strength for Charlie and it did have a cost to Nick. This is not Charlie's fault, just a factor of Nick's nature and the depth of his love. I hope the two can talk about how Nick can let go of that time and recover as I don't think he has. Charlie and Geoff joked about a couple session but one or two might help. Of course, Nick has other things to work on too. It is just so sad to see a young man so full of potential not be in the head space where he feels that about himself ❤️‍🩹

Lolli98

What is Nick supposed to say? Of course he knows that Charlie is so much more confident. And a big part is thanks to him. Just for being his out and proud boyfriend and of course his love and support.❤ Unfortunately in his bad state of mind he probably cannot see this right now and might interpret something bad to it.😑

Claire

I love this page. 🌟🌟 The stars around the confident Charlie - along with the stars in Nick's eyes. 🌟🌟 If only Nick could see that his love and support is a large part of what allowed that confidence to grow. Charlie is not outgrowing Nick he growing with Nick -- with his support. Nick's headspace right now is unlikely to make him able to see that though. I love the last large picture of the pub scene and the band -- so many little details to enjoy.

June

So proud of Charlie for continuing with playing in the band and his reindeer headband is so cute🥹❤️

Calfic

So I have thoughts and some may be a little controversial. First, Charlie looks glowing and I really love to see it. (That smile!) He may have moments that aren't great, but that is what they are moments. I still think a check in with Geoff about all the stresses he has would be good, but that was what it will be a check in, maybe with some tips. And maybe talking about Nick, but maybe not. I'm not too worried about a full relaspe. Now onto Nick. He clearly is so proud of Charlie, and loves him so much. He has changed in terms of not denying who he is and such. However, I feel he hasn't grown as much as he needs to, in order for this relationship to be "forever". We see the start of where forever can start, and he is much more himself in a lot of ways. but Nick needs to know that Charlie is not looking for Nick to be his caregiver, that even though he is much more confident, he loves Nick for who he is, not for how he can help him. He also needs to know himself more.

Ariel

We love the tunes!!! Nick don't take Tara's comment the wrong way please! Charlie just loves you more because he is so much more confident 🥰✨️❤️

flynn tasker

Loved this page Alice! I know we all keep asking but is there anyy news on season 4 yett? obviously its a very stressful suituation and i dont wanna bug you too much about it but getting kinda worried noww! hope your well 💖

aliceoseman

There is still no news, I'm sorry! I am still working very hard to make it happen. I promise that if there was news or if there had been a decision either way, I would be sharing it with everyone asap.

flynn tasker

Dont be sorry! im sure you are trying your absolute hardest to give this show that so many fans love its final ending, no matter the outcome we will all be here with you season 4 or not, i wish you luck!! 💖

Bloomin’ smol cuppa

Ah nice to see that Nicks attraction to Charlie’s dimples and drummer hands is still a thing 😂❤️

Bloomin’ smol cuppa

I think it’s not a “what can he say” moment. But maybe a moment in nicks build up of his anxiety where he thinks “yes he is more confident and he is beautiful, now it’s time for me to worry if I’m worth him”

Steph

All I took from this is they haven’t said no yet….so there is still hope!! 😊

Elena

I just love reading all the comments of each page every time and feel the same love for Heartstopper from all of you here, as I do. You can really feel how invested we all are in this beautiful story! I love that so much und just want to say thank you to all of you❣️🥰😍🤩

Brandy78

I love this page so much! The confident Charlie ❤️❤️ The so in love Nick, and I hope he realizes that he is a huge part in that! All the details, Omgosh! Just love🥰❤️

David C Witkin

I see Nick's joy and pride in Charlie, but when Tara mentions how much Charlie has changed over the past year, and how much more confident he is, I see something different in Nick's eyes. In the first panel, I see reflected the fact that Charlie's hotness is the secret that Nick found out first, but in the following panels, when Tara points out how Charlie looks, Nick seems apprehensive that he may soon no longer have Charlie's hotness or coolness to himself.

Rania Gollakner

I was thinking what if Nick is worried he’s not good enough for Charlie? He always felt like Charlie was smarter, more talented, “good at everything”, etc. and saw his value as Charlie’s rock… but now, he might be thinking, if Charlie doesn’t need me anymore, what do I bring to the table?

RCM

I agree with Tara, Charlie is so much more confident now! That panel with the close up of Charlie pretty much sums it up...his poise, his curls and dimples just adding to the glow, and that gorgeous SMILE with closed eyes...showing he is reveling in the moment, but instead of looking for affirmation from the audience, he is able to hold it all inside his head, and it's a HAPPY, excited and positive space, and it feels so GOOD to be there (seeing that self-acceptance and empowerment makes me want to scream Fuck yea, Charlie!). I also love the view of Charlie holding his drum sticks...even though they are about to perform, his grip is not squeezing or tight (there's just enough space between his palm and the sticks) from anxious nerves, and his thumb is extended, further suggesting that calm confidence he is clearly exuding (that starry eyed Nick and perceptive Tara are picking up on!) And Nick, bless his sweet heart...if there is one thing that might push Nick to start to actively notice those increasing moments of feeling "off", it's when he thinks about how he might look through Charlie's eyes. For so long, he has felt most himself when he is with Charlie ( and vice versa!), and I think the person Nick most wants to be (and probably is!) is the one he sees reflected back at him via Charlie's eyes. But, if Nick and the Paris squad are starting to see the same Charlie differently, that means that his same Charlie could see them, and by them, I mean NICK, differently too...and what would that mean? His own dad LEFT when he didn't like what he saw at home anymore (as far as Nick has processed). Nick has internalized having his emotions being externally regulated by others since he was young, and this kind of evolved into his people pleasing tendencies, which led him to being a bit less autonomous and less likely to confidently answer, "Who AM I?" And tonight, seeing his hot, rockstar drummer boyfriend "elevated" on a stage at a real venue, with others pointing out Charlie's very real and growing awesomeness that Nick so celebrates, loves, and feels so proud of Charlie for having, also makes his own uncertainty and anxiety about how to answer "who am I" come back up, even if just under the surface where emotions can get muddled and come out masked as other emotions (I still don't believe Nick can articulate what his anxiety stems from yet, but I do know it can't feel good inside his precious golden retriever heart). Worse, no matter what WE the fandom see, or Charlie sees, it's getting more and more evident that NICK needs to dig deep inside HIS head and heart and memories before he can see too... Cue the music, Queer Intentions. My heart is hurting, and I need distracting!

theo

oh awesome! i thought they could be nb but i didn’t know it was confirmed or anything, thanks for letting me know :)

Dionne Lakey

I see Tara's observation about Charlie's confidence over the year being an acknowledgement that almost exactly a year ago Charlie came out of hospital and was at his lowest. She's noting the growth in him in that time and how immense it has been. Basically she's noticing how much work he's put in to himself. That's Charlie's strength: he just keeps trying, even when it's hard, to be his best self and try doing things that scare him but which will hopefully lead to something he wants. He's always been hopeful even when his brain is telling him he shouldn't be. It's no wonder he's attracted such a good group of friends.

Loveislove

Waaa 😭😭. I hope Tara can turn some of her observational skills and wisdom on Nick.

Loveislove

Jesus - this keeps getting worse and worse - someone new is going to be noticing Charlie's hotness 😬

Loveislove

Same - I'm dying!!! I'm so worried for my fictional guys that I love ❤️ even though I KNOW they will thrive.

David C Witkin

I love this hypothesis. I think it explains the magnetic pull that Charlie has on Nick, and how, when Nick is feeling low, he can rely on Charlie to help him "recharge"...

Elena

As the Heartstopper tv series S3 E2 would say: "it gets better, it gets better I know, it's not forever, oh it gets better I know, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah ooohh" 🎶 I love that song and the message it conveys: Even if it's hard sometimes, their struggles (and therefore ours 🫠🥲) are not forever, and it will get better❣️☺️

Ana Alicia Aranda De Contreras

Yes, in fact, if Charlie changed a lot in a year, he looks more confident and happier and, above all, more handsome🤭💗😍

Lolli98

Dear Alice, thank you for fighting for this final season that the world needs! You are a hero to me.❤

Murgy

Nick is clearly star struck by Charlie, as we can see from the literal stars in his eyes, but the focus on the so from Tara feels like its also nagging at Nick, but not in the same way it is with Tara or Aled, who seem to be deeply impressed with how much better Charlie is doing this year as opposed to last year. Whereas the so again seems to highlight to Nick a feeling of being lost and almost left behind, as Charlie has changed, but nick is standing still, not able to be his own thing without Charlie being added on. (I.e. your Nick and Charlie!) Nick is hopefully going to enjoy the show, but it seems like the so might weigh down on him a bit. Also, I know its the rim of Tara's glass, but to me at least it looks like Darcy got her with a marker when asleep.

Reem

Am I misinterpreting the close up of Nick’s eyes? I feel like I detect some anxiety.

Nyssa Rawther 🍉

"A little band". Pssshhh they'll be world famous. I'm manifesting it. P.S. look at Nick being starstruck over the hot drummer 🤭🤭

Tiffany L

Nick’s *literaly* got stars in his eyes for Charlie. I die. Dead.

Marie Antoinette

I think as Charlie is getting more confident, Nick is getting less, like maybe Charlie won’t need him as much and Nick has issues with being needed by those he loves.