Not much could be developed considering it was only a few panels. However, I think this one-shot provides more of a backdrop for it's sequel so you can't see it as a stand-alone (also, you should all read the sequel.. it's very endearing!)

There's not much going on here I admit, but that doesn't seem to bother me too much apparently. A short, simple 'story' that rather introduces the on-the-spot situation without dwelling on details and an elaborate background. I can't say it's completely fulfilling since we readers hardly got to know anything, but a cut into the lives of characters of a most random origin for a moment isn't that bad.

This story fails to be thought provoking, there was no emotional connection to the characters as they were there for 4 pages, and I couldn't get a firm grasp on the complete situation the boy was in.
In the end... this oneshot seemed more like a little segment from a story than anything and felt very incomplete.

2/10 - Didn't like it