Rain

Jocelyn 11th Jan 2021, 8:58 AM edit delete

The graduation ceremony came and went pretty quickly. The graduates themselves - specifically Rain, Emily, and Gavin, in this case - are joined by all their underclassmen and/or out-of-school friends in the main crew, as they all gather in front of the school to chat.

And of course Maria would come to the graduation ceremony of the Catholic school that expelled her, in a rainbow tye-dyed shirt. XD

That said, if you're concerned about Maria's folks finding her here and doing anything, you don't need to worry. Rudy's not the one that graduated today, and Maria's not attending this school, so it's not as though their parents have any need to be here. Rudy could've honestly left the house saying he's gonna meet up with some friends, and his mom would be none the wiser (and it would be 100% truthful). ^_^

Anyway, we'll be carrying on with Rain and friends for a little while here in front of the school. So I hope y'all enjoy this and what's still to come for this chapter. ^_^

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William Melton 11th Jan 2021, 9:57 AM edit delete reply

I feel for Maria here. She's been separated from the group she's most connected with by what happened, and they graduated before her ceremony.

I do hope they attend her graduation. It would be awesome to see.

Guest 11th Jan 2021, 10:21 AM edit delete reply

okay I love Emily's eyebrows and Maria's t-shirt

Guest 11th Jan 2021, 10:24 AM edit delete reply

^^^ oh and Chanel's hair, esp the bits that flop over her ears

bgb16999 11th Jan 2021, 10:27 AM edit delete reply

This is the most genuinely happy main characters we've seen in one panel in quite awhile. Also I like Maria's shirt.

arkathenia 11th Jan 2021, 12:14 PM edit delete reply

This comic makes me feel longing. All of them are with their friends for now, but soon, like Maria, they all will disperse in some direction. A lot of them will still be close, but their time together is coming to an end. This one has a subtle set of feelings that hit me deep. I really like the feelings of this one <3

Blue Sawyer 11th Jan 2021, 12:15 PM edit delete reply

I love Maria's new shirt! Also, Rudy seems awfully quiet...

Matt 11th Jan 2021, 1:15 PM edit delete reply

Are you drawing Emily a little differently? Looks good.

Also, Rain collecting her diploma last week was just the cutest photo ever 🙂

Phrown 11th Jan 2021, 1:33 PM edit delete reply

Maria looks good in rainbow tie-dye. Though thinking about, it’s kinda weird she wore it before Rudy

Aster 11th Jan 2021, 2:16 PM edit delete reply

I've been wondering for a while now; what do you use for illustrating Rain? I've checked FAQ and there isn't anything posted about your drawing program.

Jocelyn 11th Jan 2021, 2:41 PM edit delete reply

@Aster

The comic has been done entirely in Photoshop from the beginning up to now.

I am, incidentally, having some technical difficulties with the program very recently, though, and am considering switching to Clip Studio at some point. We'll see what happens there. ^_^

Vind 11th Jan 2021, 11:56 PM edit delete reply

I got Clip Studio four years ago when I got a 2 in 1 laptop with an active stylus, and I have been very happy with it, can not recommend enough.
In particular I like that it allows for tilt and pressure sensitivity, and that It's a program I own and can transfer to other computers.
Considering the lower price point ($20 when I got it) I can see no reason for an illustrator to ever buy photoshop.

00Stevo 11th Jan 2021, 4:33 PM edit delete reply

Why do I get the feeling Maria made that shirt herself

Aster 11th Jan 2021, 10:37 PM edit delete reply

Impossible,,, everyone knows that handmade tiedye shirts turn into purplish blobs no matter what.

bgb16999 12th Jan 2021, 1:11 AM edit delete reply

Maria could make any clothing article!

Katie-- 11th Jan 2021, 10:31 PM edit delete reply

You drawing Rain is keeping me going through a very difficult time. I thank you with all my heart Jocelyn <3

Haelwenn (lanodan) 12th Jan 2021, 2:42 AM edit delete reply

Wait… why are the Centerville High folks after the of St. Hallvard ceremony?
Maria wasn't present at the ceremony, right?

(Also Maria's reaction to Emily is so anime :D)

Dark Niwa 12th Jan 2021, 7:44 AM edit delete reply

aaaand i'm officially back to the latest page, a great place to see XD

Tesset 12th Jan 2021, 10:03 AM edit delete reply

Ah yes, senior year. I too remember thinking I had basically graduated already before finals were even done.

My school let seniors out a week before everyone actually, so in some cases I literally didn't do finals lol

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