Around the Back

Same problems. Different entrance.

#006 · Unconditional Love

Four-panel comic: a man in heart-patterned boxers asks his black cat for unconditional love while a green frog drinks coffee. The cat replies, "Let's not make dinner weird."

A man seeks reassurance from his cat. The cat would prefer to keep their arrangement professional.

Transcript

Header: AROUND THE BACK, with a snail. Title: UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. Tagline: Same problems. Different entrance.

Panel 1: A man and a green frog sit on crates in an alley beside a black cat. A door sign reads BACK ENTRANCE TO ROMANCE.

Man: "I just want someone to love me unconditionally."

Panel 2: The frog gestures with his gaze toward the cat.

Frog: "You've got him."

Panel 3: The man leans toward the cat.

Man: "You love me, right?"

Panel 4: The cat answers while the frog drinks from his mug and the man's face falls.

Cat: "Let's not make dinner weird."

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