Mike is really depressed. His mom is really abusive towards him and he doesn't have a single friend anywhere. He was badly bullied and sometimes even beat up for 'fun'. He struggled a lot with his mental health and had a problem with self harm as well. He laid his eyes on a kid in his class named 'Chester'. Chester wasn't the most charming kid ever and was generally a bitch to almost everyone. Mike wanted to know that 'Chester' person better, and become close friends with him. Chester didn't have any friends in school as well. Well maybe because he was mean to everyone. But why not try and make a new friend? He looks like he needs some company anyway :)