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Kriggle: I've always found that girl monsters Are very complicated creatures.
They're not complicated. They just talk too much.
Ickis: Then how do you know If one of them likes you?
Kriggle: Well, Dizzle and her friends Have just provided us with the perfect example. You see, if girls pay attention to you, Chances are they don't like you. But if they ignore you, then they probably do.
Oblina: Hello!
All: Hi, Oblina.
Oblina: I cannot possibly finish another bite of my dessert. It is your favorite: sour grubs in mold.
Krumm: Mmm. Thanks, Oblina.
Oblina: Oh, you are welcome, Krummy. Toodle-oo!
Kriggle: Wow, Krumm! I never would've guessed. Oblina's one of the most grotesque girls in school.
Poor slob, he's done for.
Krumm: Huh? What are you guys talking about?
[Snickering]
Urbab: It's as plain as The sludge on your gums. Oblina just gave you her dessert.
Krumm: So? She always does that.
Kriggle: That's because she has a squish on you.
Ickis: You said if they ignore you, they have a squish on you.
Kriggle: When did I say that?
Urbab: A few minutes ago. Don't you remember? You said... Ooh.
Kriggle: What I said was, they are very complicated. You can't tell How they feel about you. Unless it's a case like Oblina and Krumm In which it is absolutely clear.
Ickis: Oh, come on, you guys! Oblina's just our friend. She doesn't have a squish on Krumm.
Krumm: Yeah, she's just my friend.
Kriggle: Sure.
Urbab: Yeah, you sly, stinky old creep.
Ickis: Come on, Krumm, we got a scare to do.
Krumm: Huh? Oh, yeah, right. Hey, Ickis, you don't think it's true, do you?
Ickis: You and Oblina! [laughs] You got to be kidding! Of course not. I mean, no offense.
Krumm: No, that's okay. Um, you're right. It is pretty silly.
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Man: Quack-quack. There. Oh, gosh, I love bath time.
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Ickis: That was great, you guys.
Oblina: Yes, it was! Especially you, Krummy.
Krumm: Me?
Oblina: The way you stayed so calm With that human touching you-- ooh! You were very impressive.
Krumm: [Nervously]: Oh, yeah, thanks. "Very impressive." I wonder what she meant by that.
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Oblina: I just made the most Wonderful discovery.
Ickis: Wow, that is great! What is it?
Oblina: It is a new eye glass For you, Krumm.
Krumm: [Gulps] For me? But what about Ickis?
Oblina: Well, Ickis does not need an eye glass. Do you like it?
Krumm: Oh, yeah, it's great. Hmm, thanks a lot.
Oblina: You are welcome, Krumm. Time to go, boys. The Gromble is posting a list For tomorrow's pair scare assignments.
Ickis: Uh, you go ahead, we'll catch up.
Oblina: Well, alrighty. I guess I will see you there.
Krumm: Gosh, what am I going to do? I think Oblina does have A squish on me. How could this happen?
Ickis: Maybe it's because you spend so much time together. Maybe if you avoid her for a while This thing will blow over.
Krumm: Yeah, good idea. I'll just stay away from her. Thanks, buddy.
Oblina: Oh, Krumm, I have the most wonderful news. You and I have been teamed up For the pair scare. Is that not fabulous?
Krumm: Uh, yeah, that's... Really great.
Oblina: Now, I think the first thing we should do Is go to the library together and research our scare.
Krumm: Uh, yeah, the library. Together.
Ickis: He can't. He promised to help me.
Krumm: I did? Oh, yeah, that's right, I did.
Oblina: But, Krummy, this is important.
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Krumm: How can I avoid Oblina if I have to work on a pair scare with her?
Ickis: Ask the Gromble To team you up with someone else.
Krumm: The Gromble? But then I would have to tell him about the squish. I could never do that.
Ickis: Of course, you can. I mean, you know how the Gromble is. But underneath all that Grombly horribleness, he's a very bon vivant, charming, understanding monster.
Gromble: Oblina... A squish... Krumm! Ridiculous!
Ickis: Come on, Krumm, you cannot hide in there forever!
Krumm: Not forever, just until Oblina graduates.
Ickis: Look. You just have to tell Oblina You don't feel the same way about her. Dizzle will help you.
Krumm: Well, thanks, Dizzle. But when you tell her Remember to break it to her very gently On account of Oblina's sensitive...
Ickis: She is not going to tell her, you are! She's just here to help you get practice. Dizzle will be Oblina, get it?
Krumm: Oh, okay.
Ickis: Okay, Krumm, go ahead.
Krumm: Okay, so Dizzle is Oblina. And, uh, who are you going to be?
Ickis: I'm me. I'm just watching.
Krumm: Oh, then I guess I'll be me, too, okay?
Ickis: Krumm, quit stalling!
Krumm: Okay, here goes. Now, I know you have A big squish on me, and everything.
Dizzle: [As Oblina]: Yes, I most certainly do.
Krumm: well, you see I just like being your friend, you know? And, i, uh, I guess I don't have a squish on you, okay?
Dizzle: Oh, no, Krumm, say it is not so.
Oblina: Oh, poor Dizzle. What do I say? Poor Krumm! Well, I shan't disturb them I'll just meet Krummy later.
Dizzle: Without you, Krumm I have no reason to live.
Krumm: Gosh, Dizzle, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you.
Dizzle: Please, I was just acting. Pretty good, huh? Good-bye. Glad I could help.
Ickis: Yeah, thanks. Hey, pal, don't worry about that. When you see Oblina at the pair scare Just tell her and get it over with.
Krumm: Yeah, I guess you're right. I can't keep putting it off. Can I?
Ickis: No, you cannot! It is going to be fine! I know you can do it!
Krumm: Yeah, I hope so.
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Krumm: Hey, Oblina, I, uh...
Oblina: Oh, Krumm, I am so glad you're here.
Krumm: You are?
Oblina: Yes, I was not sure you would show up Considering [ whispering]: the situation.
Krumm: Oh, yeah, the sit... The situation. Um, that's what I wanted to talk to you about.
Oblina: Oh, Krumm, that is so sweet But it is not necessary. I know exactly how you feel.
Krumm: You do?
Oblina: Of course! And I want you to know that the way you have handled this makes me realize how lucky I am to be here with you.
Krumm: [Laughs nervously] But, but, Oblina, I...
Oblina: There are our scare targets! We don't want them to get away!
Krumm: I should have stayed in the freezer.
Man: I love father-and-son time.
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Oblina: Oh, Krummy! You were magnificent!
Krumm: Yeah, so were you. Oh, no.. Oblina, look, I, uh... Stop hugging me!
[ Alarm bells ringing]
Oblina: Krumm! What are you doing? They will see you! Krumm, what was that all about? You almost got us captured!
Krumm: I'm really sorry, but...
Oblina: Look, I realize that you are not used to the idea Of a female monster having strong feelings for you But that is no excuse for your behavior.
Krumm: You're right, but, it's just that...
Oblina: In situations like this It is very important That you are able to separate Your personal life From your professional one, so...
Krumm: I don't have a squish on you. Now, I know you have one on me But, uh, the squish I have is not on you. I mean, I don't have a squish, at all, on anyone. It's um... Oh, boy, I need more practice.
Oblina: You think I have a squish on you?
Krumm: Well, yeah. You're always giving me stuff And paying me compliments On account of girls are very complicated And that's what they do when they have a squish on you.
Oblina: Uh-huh. So you and Dizzle were just practicing because you thought I... How perfectly absurd... [Guffaws] I, I'm, I'm sorry, Krumm. I do not mean to laugh at you. But I do those things for you because you are my friend. That's just what friends do for each other.
Krumm: I guess I should have known better. Sorry, Oblina.
Oblina: Well, that's all right, Krummy. Come on, let's get out of here. Friend.
Krumm: Yeah, let's go home, Oblina. Old buddy.
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Krumm: I'm glad we got that straightened out. But, that stuff about, you know Having a squish on me? It's not totally absurd, is it?
Oblina: Oh, Krummy.