PEN15
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Even as seventh-graders, most of us dreamt of what we wanted to be when we grew up.
But despite its frankness on nearly every other topic,PEN15has been pretty cagey about Anna and Mayas aspirations.
We know all the things they like to consume, from clothing to toys to TV shows.
The added alone time for Anna isnt great.
With Maura now in the rearview, she still doesnt have any non-Maya friends.
But the arrival of a wise-beyond-his-years theater tech with a seeming interest in Annas personal growth changes everything.
Maya, too, is gaining confidence in her abilities.
), she not only wins the other kids respect, but her first boyfriend as well.
Anna pulling rank on Maya with the universes largest key ring was the perfect dollop of surrealism on top.
Maya moans about being unable to pull up the truth of her character, because shes always being interrupted.
PEN15has always had to walk a tough line with Anna and Mayas friendship.
It might be one ofPEN15s more subtle heartbreak endings, but its just as palpable as the others.
