Catootje walks home alone. She's been so used to that for a few months. Last school year, she was still walking with her friends. But since Alexis is in her class, it's different. Alexis is a real bully; and she has mainly catered for her.

why? She has no idea. But she does know that her friends took sides with Alexis. She is invariably the target of harassment; in the classroom, in the square and even on the street in the last few days. Just a little more and cyberbullying is about to begin, she thinks afraid to herself.

When she comes home and asks her mother what it was like at school, Catootje bursts into tears. She can't keep it to herself any longer; and deep down, she doesn't want to anymore. The story comes out with fits and starts. That she's been so bullied lately. I want my girlfriends back so much, mama!, she says in despair.

well, what is that, girl, says her mother as she strokes Catootje through her hair. You were always so happy and so happy. But there is nothing to see in the last few days. Dad and I figured it out, you know. It's good that you're telling it now and crying for a moment. Let your tears come. We love you anyway. You are our stunner.

The next morning, Catootje walks into the schoolyard with his knees nodding. She hasn't seen Alexis walking right behind her. You're walking nice and shaky today, huh, Catootje, she says in a sarcastic tone. That's great, because then I can take you to graze. Just wait until the break! The fear radiates from her face when Catootje walks into the classroom.