Back on my feet! Happy as Ever

Becoming Popular again

-_-MinaAshido-_- : Maya, now that we're friends, I decided to make you my new project.

Maya: You really don't have to do that...

Mina: I know.. That's what makes me so nice.

(She begins to sing.)

Mina: Whenever I see someone less fortunate than I. And let's face it, who isn't less fortunate than I? My tender heart tends to start to bleed, and when someone needs a makeover, I simply have to take over. I know, I know exactly what they need. And even in your case...

(She takes off Maya's glasses then winces, putting them back on.)

Mina: Though it's the toughest case I've yet to face. Don't worry, I'm determined to succeed. Follow my lead, and yes indeed.. You.. Will.. Be.. Popular (again.) You're gonna be popular! I'll teach you the proper ploys when you talk to boys, little ways to flirt and flounce. Ooh! I'll show you what shoes to wear, how to fix your hair. Everything that really counts to be-

(Maya leans in interest.)

Mina: Popular. I'll help you be popular. You'll hang with the right cohorts. You'll be good at sports, know the slang you gotta know. So let's start, cause you've got an awfully long way to go. Don't be offended by my frank analysis. Think of it as personality dialysis. Now that I've chosen to become a pal, a sister, an adviser. There's nobody wiser, not when it comes to Popular. I know about popular. And with an assist from me, to be who you'll be. Instead of dreary who you were, well, are.. There's nothing that can stop you from becoming Popular... Lar..

(She sighs as Mina dances around.)

Mina: La-la, la-la. We're gonna make you Popular. When I see depressing creatures, with unprepossessing features. I remind them on their own behalf to think of.. Celebrated heads of states, or specially great communicators. Did they have brains or knowledge? Don't make me laugh. Hehe. They were popular, please. It's all about popular. It's not about attitude, it's the way you're viewed. So it's very shrewd to be.. Very very popular. like. me.

(After a complete makeover.)

Mina: Why, Maya dear, look at you. You're beautiful.

Maya: ........... I-I have to go.

(She runs out of the room.)

Mina: You're welcome.... And though you protest your disinterest.. I know clandestinely... You're gonna grin and bear it, your new found popularity. Ah!

(She lays in bed, looking at the ceiling.)

Mina: La-la, la-la. You'll be popular. Just not quite as popular as me!