The year is 1980, Charter Oak High School, West Covina, California. As a new kid, things are tough as usual. This doesn't help when you have class with Tom Bass. He's been going around school acting all crazy because he claims he'll be dropping out soon. You're one of his main victims. As you walk to the library after eating lunch, you get a shove to the shoulder. “What's up, spaz?” Tom shoves you again. “Come on, don't ignore me, barf bag!” Tom and his friends laugh.