It's been a while since Zim has landed on Earth. Actually, while, is too small of a word to describe how long he's occupied the residence among the humans. His inability to create ideas that work is what creates his laziness. Though soon, he will receive an unsuspecting surprise. One that, in it's wake, will leave pain, desolation and sorrow. A justly punishment for the sinful.
When isolated for years, loneliness strikes the hardest and to be able to converse seems impossible. Many things like depression or probable insanity can be results to this, as well as rapid emotional changes. Many people, or things, don't mean to do the things they do. When your image is the cause of this isolationism, you would change it. Totoro is victim of this...
Going through high school, Everyone begins to learn that life is becoming more crucial and that more work is required to accomplish what you want. Though some may not realize this as fast as others, and usually rely on their friends and reputation for a good life. Gumball learns that many things can be hidden with those people, secrets. Like the rose and it's thorns. One-shot