Showing your interest in Gaming/Anime without getting bullied

Finding people who like the same things as you is difficult, especially if you like stuff such as Nintendo games or Anime. If you show it off too much you could become a target.

But there is a way to embrace your inner nerd and make friends without the non-nerds taking the hints. He's how

1. Less is more technique

I don't recommend walking into school with everything in the style of one game or anime character. Maybe wear a cute Zelda neckles, put a keychain of Jigglypuff on your school bag or maybe even have a hard back book in the style of Rosalina's storybook. No one will know that these little things come from a game or anime unless they played it making it great conversation material.

2. Past tense technique

Instead of asking someone "Did you get the new game that came out last week?" say something casually like "Did you own a game console when you were younger?" You might get lucky are find out that people still play them or even have the never stuff as well. Be careful with this technique though, because someone could just own an X-BOX 360 with COD and that's all. 

We aren't about the only COD life.

3. Friends now, Nerdiness later technique

Make some friends through other intreasts first then maybe at a sleepover your friends will notice you shelves upon shelves of anime in your room. A sleepover is also a great way to introduce your friends to these things without bullies creeping around. Maybe even have a trade; zone hour of doing your makeup and hair in exchange for an hour of Mario Kart or a few episodes of Your Lie in April. After the sleepover if they leave you they weren't true friends.

4. The intreast and study blend technique

This one might be impossible if you don't do any creative subjects, but if you do that's great. You could draw your favourite gaming character or learn your favourite anime opening on piano. Whatever works for you. I remember doing an ICT course and we had to make a poster on whatever we wanted so I made a Super Smash Bros poster with Photoshop (got an A* by the way). 

Some little tips

Here are some little tips to help you make some gaming and anime friends.

• Bring your 3DS to school! You could Streetpass people in your school and try to find the owner. This might be difficult since most people's Miis don't look alike. Also the school isn't responsible for your stolen or broken 3DS

• You don't have to be popular to do well in school. Studies first, friendships later.

• In the UK (I don't know what its like elsewhere) its okay to be a nerd during 6th form onwards (age 17) so if your younger just be patient and you'll find your proper group of friends soon.

• Having other intreasts comes in handy too. I play video games and watch anime but I'm also really passionate about Music and Drama (plus a little drawing on the side.

• When you do find some nerdy friends don't always talk about nerdy stuff. Talk about other things too.

Balancing school and gaming/anime

Every teenager knows that school really sucks. Especially if your taking exams. You, your parents, teachers and all your friends want the best for you so doing well in school is important, 

but we are all human. We always tell ourselves "one more match" or "one more episode". When in reality one of something turns into as many as it takes for us to forget about homework or revision. So here is how you can balance school and fun things. There are 3 main ways you can do this

1. Work first, Play later technique

This is the technique that most parents enforce in their households. Maybe they are right. Putting half an hour to an hour aside every night to do some homework may not be a bad idea. It means that you have the rest of the evening to do as you please. You also get your parents off your back.

2. The on and off technique

You work may be done slower but this technique will keep you going. Spend 20 minutes on Maths, play a round of Smash Bros, 20 more on English, an episode of Death Note and so on. This technique may not work if your an RPG lover or if you can't snap out of a game quickly. Seriously, don't be like me and try to play "5 minutes" of Earthbound every break. Just don't.

3. Cold Turkey technique

This is a last resort but if your grades are really low, you have important exams coming up or if you don't have the will power to stop playing for a while, you might need to quit until the end of the term or year. It sucks but it might be the only thing you can do.

Some little tips

Here are some little pieces of advice that might help you.

• Its best if you don't play lengthy games during the exam times (I'm looking at YOU Xenoblade Chronicles). Games that are short and sweet are the best in these situations.

• Set a routine. Give yourself time to do both to the best of your ability

• Telling your friends that your busy with school stuff is okay. Your real friends will understand.

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