Zara & Omie: Test Day Tummy

Test Day Tummy

Pop quiz panic? Been there.
But for Aari, this isn’t just about the test—it’s a full-on gut drama. Bollywood-level, in fact.

In this episode of Zara + Omie, Coach T enters the classroom like a storm with her signature no-nonsense vibe:
“No talking. No peeking. No crying.”
Wait—no crying?

Zara knows the drill. With Coach T, everything’s a rule.
But Aari? She’s new to the chaos—and her stomach is not having it.

As Aari looks like she’s about to barf—cheeks puffed, eyes wide—Omie appears just in time to break it down:
Stress → Brain Freakout → Gut Chaos → Belly Rebellion.

It’s the gut-brain connection in full effect—and it’s not subtle.

What follows is a moment we’ve all felt:
That swirling combo of pressure, nerves, and the sinking realization that your gut might just take center stage before your brain does.

But Coach T surprises us too.

She doesn’t just hand out quizzes and side-eyes.
She offers wisdom, too:
“Next time, hydrate and breathe. Both help on the basketball court and in history class.”

Because Coach T gets it—gut trouble isn’t just about digestion. It’s about stress, emotions, and how our bodies feel under pressure.

Why This Matters

Kids often experience physical symptoms of stress—like tummy aches—without realizing what’s really going on.
Test Day Tummy gently introduces the idea that the gut responds to emotions, not just food.

By mixing humor, science, and real classroom vibes, Zara and Omie remind us:

💭 The gut speaks in feelings.
💡 Understanding it is a superpower.
💬 Even Coach T is in on it.

So the next time your child says their belly’s acting weird before a quiz or a big event?
Maybe it’s not just the cafeteria pizza.
Maybe it’s a gut feeling—literally.

Read the full comic below 👇