Being troubled by the environment in his own home, Mike is a reclusive 8-year-old kid. Although quite the loner, he has managed to bag himself a good friend to trust and share his childhood with.

Thoughts: I imagine Mike to be a kid who just wants company. He might seem rather irritated when approached by others, but that's because he doesn't want to bother anyone with his own troubles. He's afraid that letting his true self show in front of other people might make things much worse.