label chapter7:

    #KoGa3 START#
    $ KoGa3GameProgress = "Chapter 7"
    #KoGa3 END#

    stop music fadeout(5.0)
    centered "{size=100}{color=#ff005a}{cps=60}Chapter 7:{/size}{/color}{/cps}"
    centered "{size=120}{color=#ff005a}{cps=60}We are just stars{/size}{/color}{/cps}"
    centered "{size=100}{color=#ff005a}{cps=60}Part 1{/size}{/color}{/cps}"
    scene black with dissolve
    pause

    # VARIABLES
    default karencontent = False

    scene g1 with dissolve                  # MC and Oliver approach Johnny sitting on the library. In front of him there should be some notebooks, books, a laptop, some candy and a mug
                                            # There are some people on the library on the background, maybe sitting or doing something else
    play music [ "audio/music/beyondtheline.ogg", "audio/music/acousticbreeze.mp3", "audio/music/creativeminds.ogg", "audio/music/wings.mp3"  ] fadein 13.0 fadeout 07.0
    jo "Finally you decided to appear, I almost finished my notes."
    jo "And it seems you brought an NPC with you."
    mc "NPC?"
    ol "Don't let him pick at you, he does that to everyone."
    ol "And you shouldn't treat your first employer like that. Who's to say it's not you who's a character in his story?"
    jo "Wait, him?"
    mc "Is there a problem with that?"
    jo "Not actually, I just don't want to give any ammunition for a potential stalker."
    mc "A potential stalker? Me?"
    mc "I'm pretty sure I remember a certain situation where someone made someone else uncomfortable after a brief discussion about, I don't know, the existence of aliens."
    jo "Haha! Touché!"

    scene g2 with dissolve                  # Oliver is sitting beside Johnny. MC is sitting in the other side of the table
                                            # Oliver and Johnny and MC are talking to each other, they have books and notebooks in front of them
                                            # Johnny's phone is over the table
    ol "So, what do we have?"
    jo "A bunch of everything and nothing at the same time."
    mc "I don't get it."
    jo "It means that I talked to some people and heard some rumours, but nothing concrete came from this \"Stacy Brandt\"."
    jo "The closest \"Stacy Brandt\" I've found was a sixty-three-year-old landscape gardener who never attended college, so no filmmaking degree either."
    jo "There's another \"Stacy Brandt\" who's twenty-three years old, but she lives in St. Anthony, so it would be kinda impossible to be studying around here."
    jo "And there's one more, \"Stacy Brandi\". However, she doesn't have the features you mentioned; she's a brunette with some Native American and Italian ancestry and is still in high school."
    mc "That's too bad then. But how did you do the search?"
    jo "I have my ways of obtaining information, but I won't reveal how."
    jo "It still doesn't help when your search hits a wall like that. It's almost as if this girl doesn't exist, or at least never set foot on this campus."
    ol "It seems we'll have to expand our search then."
    ol "Let's search for any \"Stacy\", and forget about the surname. And then we'll delimitate for characteristics [mc] gave us."
    jo "What were they, again?"
    mc "Blonde. Medium size. Green eyes. Tribal tattoo on the back. Uses a ponytail generally. One of Mariya's friends."
    ol "As I said, the past part didn't help."
    jo "It's enough for a start. Any other characteristic you could appoint?"
    menu:
        mct "What else I should tell them?"
        "She has a huge ass[persistent.KoGa3WTChange1](your preferred choice)[persistent.KoGa3WTChange](lust + 2)":
            jump ch7hugeass
        "She's a huge pain in the ass[persistent.KoGa3WTChange1](your preferred choice)[persistent.KoGa3WTChange](dom + 2)":
            jump ch7painass

label ch7hugeass:
    $ lust += 2
    mc "Well, she has a huge ass."
    scene g3 with dissolve                  # Variation of the scene above, the guys are looking at mc with some disbelief
    jo "Talk about subtlety."
    mc "It's true though. For someone at our age, with a weight that could be considered normal to skinny, she has a big dump truck."
    ol "Does she allow you to say something like that about her?"
    mc "Definitely not."
    mc "But honestly, it doesn't matter, we aren't exactly on good terms."
    jump ch7oliverjohnnycontinue

label ch7painass:
    $ dom += 2
    mc "She's a huge pain in the ass."
    scene g3 with dissolve
    ol "How so?"
    mc "Well, she has a very confrontational personality. In a way that generally makes everyone else uncomfortable when she starts to talk."
    ol "Do you have any idea on why she's like that?"
    mc "Honestly, no. But due to our interactions, I could guess some stuff."
    ol "Well, if you can guess, then maybe she has a point."
    jo "Yeah, but confrontational personalities aren't formed overnight."
    ol "Seems another mystery to get solved."
    jump ch7oliverjohnnycontinue

label ch7oliverjohnnycontinue:
    ol "Anything else?"
    mct "I guess I could say she's a roommate, but would that be beneficial to the investigation? Or would it compromise the objectivity of the whole case?"
    mct "If my suspicions are correct, Melissa won't take whatever Stacy is doing lightly."
    mct "It's better to give some sparse details, distance myself as much as possible from the focus, and see where this goes."
    mc "Heard she lives in Radiant Hills, but I'm not sure where it is."
    ol "I think that's enough, right Johnny?"
    jo "Maybe. Radiant Hills is one of the largest living areas of the city, but maybe it's enough to feed the Network."
    jo "Let's see if they will bring some results at the end of the day."

    scene g4 with dissolve                  # Johnny opens the laptop and starts to type
                                            # Oliver does something, like holding the soda can
    mc "And how does that network work?"
    ol "That would be a bigger mystery than aliens, believe me."
    jo "Aliens don't exist, I think I already made that pretty clear."
    mc "I think you're the first conspiracy theorist I ever saw that doesn't believe in aliens."
    jo "I'm not a conspiracy theorist, I'm just a realist."
    ol "Believe me Johnny boy, I've met lots of realistic people in my life and none of them were like you."
    jo "It's obvious you don't understand."
    ol  "I think that was made pretty clear already. But I guess my simple mind doesn't prevent you from considering me as a friend."
    ol "Or was it the chance to live without having to pay rent? Who knows at this point..."
    jo "Yeah, right!"
    ol "Haha, relax, I'm just messing with you. But maybe it's time for you to be more sociable, especially since you're the son of a celebrity."
    mc "Celebrity?"

    scene g5 with dissolve                  # Oliver looks at MC, appointing to Johnny
                                            # Johnny is still on the same position, but with an annoying expression."
    ol "You didn't know? You're here with the youngest son of the famous host John Larson."
    mc "The one from \"John Larson After Dark\"?"
    ol "The one and only. Forty-three years on air, still going strong."
    mc "Isn't this guy like, a hundred years old? No offense."
    jo "None taken. And yes, he's eighty-seven right now, but oldpa was always a manwhore."
    jo "I'm the youngest of thirteen kids. And I'm sure he'd have more if his dick hadn't fallen out or something."
    jo "But it's funny to think that my oldest brother is old enough to be my grandfather."
    mc "Bonus and burdens of the lifestyle, I guess. I wonder if he'll ever retire."
    jo "He said he'll only retire if he can't walk into the studio anymore. But at least his wife managed to convince him to take some time off occasionally."
    ol "His wife?"
    jo "Of course oldpa didn't stop after my mom. But at least the current one has been staying for more than five years."
    jo "Oh! This is curious~"
    jo "What was your name again?"
    mc "[mc]."
    jo "Sunders?"
    mc "Mh? How did you know my—"

    scene g6 with dissolve                  # The guy from d90 appears. Next to them he's holding a flyer with the detective club in his hands.
                                            # We'll have to discuss the flyers layout later
                                            # Give him some non-gym clothes.
    unkm "Yo Thunderbolt! Yo Gutenberg!"
    ol "Hey Jethro! Long time no see."
    jt "Same. I guess it happens in a place like this."
    jo "What are you doing here?"
    jt "I was just passing by the Relaxation Room and saw these flyers around. I remember you guys mentioning last year that you would put this into practice, so I decided to give it a try."
    jt "Is the club open to everyone? I'll understand if it's only for freshmen and sophomores."
    ol "Everyone can enter. We're talking about our first case with our friend here."

    scene g7 with dissolve                  # Jethro looks at MC, smiling and still standing
    jt "Yo!"
    jt "..."

    scene g8 with dissolve                  # Jethro looks at MC and thinks, with his hand on his chin. He has a pensive expression
    jt "Hmmmm..."
    mct "That's the same guy that was running in the neighbour's treadmill when I was in the gym before. Seems he's into nicknames."
    mct "Is he about to give me one? Considering we never talked before, it would be interesting to see."

    scene g9 with dissolve                  # Similar to g8, but he just smiles and appoint to MC
    jt "Hercules."
    mc "Huh?"
    ol "Curious nickname you've come up with for [mc]. What's the story behind it?"

    scene g10 with dissolve                 # Jethro looks at Oliver and Johnny
    jt "He fights and defeats amazons."
    mct "Amazons??? Does he mean—"
    jt "I won't be able to stay though. I still need to prepare for next class, otherwise Doctor Black will burn me alive."
    jt "But I'm up for any kind of initiation you guys want."
    ol "We don't—"

    scene g11 with dissolve                 # Johnny starts to talk, Oliver looks at him puzzled
    jo "Why don't you look around the campus and bring to the headquarters some neat rumours?"
    jt "What kind of rumours?"
    jo "Anything you think is worth taking a look at. Bring at least five of them, and we'll discuss them with the group during the reunion."
    jt "Will be done. Do I have to estabilish a criteria?"
    jo "Well—"

    scene g12 with dissolve                 # Similar than above, but now it's Oliver talking and Johnny looking at him
    ol "Try to bring something meaningful. We aren't interested in gossiping or small talks over who's dating who."
    ol "We aren't that kind of detectives, I hope you understand that."
    jt "That's fine. I wouldn't be interested if it was the case."
    jt "It's the same place on Deuteronomy Plaza?"
    ol "Yup. We'll be closed for the competitions, but we'll open after lunch."
    jt "That's perfect then!"

    scene g13 with dissolve                 # Jethro is leaving waving for the guys
    jt "Bye guys! I hope you'll have a great day."
    jt "And Hercules! Mad respect for you, my boy!"

    scene g14 with dissolve                 # Jethro is leaving towards the door, while another student is entering.
    jo "And there he goes. Seems the nights will be everything but boring forward."
    ol "I wasn't expecting a guy like him to be interested in the group."
    mc "Who the hell is that guy?"

    scene g15 with aass                 # Oliver and Johnny are looking at MC
    ol "Jethro Hatfield. Graduated in History, working as a professor here. I heard his PhD will be Medievalism and the Myths Psychology."
    mc "He looks so young."
    ol "He is young, and a cool teacher. He's bad with names, so he prefers giving nicknames for students based on a remarkable feature."
    mc "Okay, but Hercules?"
    ol "Maybe he considers you some kind of hero."
    mc "I don't know how being honest."

    scene g16 with dissolve                 # Same as above, but Oliver looks at Johnny, talking
                                            # Johnny is listening
    ol "Have you heard, Johnny? Hercules here managed to keep his head up while facing off against Donnie Bennet."

    scene g16b with aass                    # Johnny is talking, while Oliver is listening
    jo "What was that birdbrain trying to do this time?"

    scene g16 with aass
    ol "Same as always, being friendly first, then luring and deceiving afterwards. When it didn't work, he tried intimidation."
    ol "I was ready to do something, but [mc] had everything figured out. He even provoked him a little."

    scene g16b with aass
    jo "Was that smart?"

    scene g16 with aass
    ol "Maybe, maybe not. But it's refreshing a newcomer not eager to bend a knee to whatever the ASO wanted."
    mc "ASO?"

    scene g15b with aass                    # Similar to g15, but Oliver is talking to MC. Johnny is in silence
    ol "Alpha Sigma Omega, one of the historical fraternities of the city. They used to be the biggest, but now they are a sad caricature from its glorious past."
    ol "They're still relevant regardless, and Donnie is a member there, as are the main players of the football team."

    scene g15 with aass
    mc "Oh, yeah. I remember him mentioning something about finding a guy. Mason, Benson, something like that."

    scene g15c with aass                    # Similar to G15, but Johnny is talking this time
    jo "You didn't fall for that, right?"

    scene g15 with aass
    mc "Not after he antagonized me. Or was I antagonizing him? I don't remember who antagonized whom first."
    mc "Why?"

    scene g15b with aass
    ol "Well, first, the Omegas, as they like to call themselves, never invite freshmen. They use their reputation to attract people to their lifestyle."
    ol "Second, if they invite someone to be part of their selection, they don't want them to be part of their group at all. They will only use you as cannon fodder."
    ol "And third, this is just an assumption, but considering everything you said about Brandon and Erika, he would probably use this opportunity to humiliate you."

    scene g15 with aass
    mc "How do you know that?"

    scene g15b with aass
    ol "I was invited to become an Omega. But unlike the others, I was invited directly by the guy who was the president at that time."
    ol "And, being there, I wouldn't need to go through the whole selection week to be part of it. I would have automatic approval."

    scene g15 with aass
    mc "Why's that?"

    scene g15b with aass
    ol "The same bullshit Donnie said to you about honor, legacy, and all that crap."
    ol "But unlike what he said to you, the guy who invited me really meant the invitation. They just didn't consider that I would reject it."

    scene g15 with aass
    mc "Again, why?"

    scene g15b with aass
    ol "It's a little longer, do you really want to listen?"

    scene g15 with aass
    mc "If it serves to understand some dinamics, why not?"

    scene g15b with aass
    ol "I moved to Radiant Valley when I was eleven. My family still lives on the other coast."
    ol "My grandfather had some business here and pulled some strings to get me into a school in the countryside, which covered both elementary and high school."

    scene g15 with aass
    ol "It was a nice place, but quite different from the school I came from. It was also segregated by gender, and boys and girls were only allowed to mingle during common hours."
    ol "That didn't affect me, but I was the only black kid in the entire school. Hell, I was the only black person, including the employees."
    ol "Because of that, I felt out of place to the point where I would often finish school and go straight to my room."
    ol "One day, the college changed its policy regarding Physical Education, and all students were required to participate in at least one type of sport during the academic year. I accepted somewhat reluctantly."
    ol "It turns out I had good physical aptitude and leadership skills, so the principal asked the coach to give me a chance on the team. I was accepted without too much fanfare."
    ol "That also brought some problems along the way, and due to my heavy focus on athletics, I almost repeated a year. That's when I found Johnny."

    scene g16b with aass
    jo "One day I was just doing my usual study routine and suddenly the Coach approached me and drop a Jock on my table and basically said \"Take care of him\" and left."
    jo "We looked at each other and didn't know what to say, but we became friends afterwards."
    jo "But hey, I don't want to steal your moment, Thunderbolt."
    mc "Thunderbolt?"

    scene g15b with aass
    ol "I'll get there. But as I was saying, Johnny helped me with my problems and set me back on track."
    ol "But more than that, he was the first friend I made without the pressure of being part of the football team."
    ol "Of course, we have our differences, but here we are, after eleven years of solid friendship."

    scene g17 with dissolve                         # Oliver and Johnny do a Bro fist, they look and smile to each other
    mc "That's nice! I'm happy for you guys."

    scene g15b with aass
    ol "Thank you. It was Johnny's friendship that made me realize something about that place."
    ol "It was rotten to the core."
    ol "I mean, when I was basically the black kid going to a white and rich school, I felt weird, disjointed. And not because of the obvious reason."
    ol "It was almost like I had a unicorn horn in the middle of my forehead. I couldn't understand why, especially considering I wasn't there by any favor; I paid like any other student."
    ol "Then the team stuff came, and I was the star of them. Three-time champion of the junior league, the record holder for yards in the following years."
    ol "One day, a reporter accidentally gave me the nickname \"Thunderbolt\", since on the same day we won the first championship, a heavy rain fell."
    ol "During that time, everything was great. I had my own car with a chauffeur, a full room, a decent stipend, and so on."
    ol "Then I suffered an injury. Nothing too serious, but enough to put me on the sidelines for a few weeks."
    ol "It was funny to see the same people who used to worship the ground I walked on now looking at me with apprehension."

    scene g16 with aass
    ol "When I found Johnny after that and talked about the case, he jokingly said that everyone I minimally interacted with was somewhat related to the principal."
    ol "We laughed for a while, thinking about the absurdity of the situation. And then, after our laughs, we realized that it could be the case."
    ol "When we finally put the names on paper, we had our confirmation. And then many things started to make sense."

    scene g15 with aass
    mc "Okay, I get the fact the principal was keeping an eye on you."
    mc "But why?"

    scene g16 with aass
    ol "If I say I don't know, I would've been lying."

    scene g16c with aass
    mc "What do you mean?"
    stop music fadeout(5.0)

    scene g18 with dissolve                         # Focus on Oliver. Give a zoom on him
                                                    # He's with a serious yet annoyed expression, mouth open
    ol "They wanted me to \"return\" all the \"favors\" they were doing to me by merely accepting me into their college and allowing me to use the common areas with the rest of the students."
    ol "Even though I'm not like you guys, my family has some money. We own one of the three largest orange juice companies in the country."
    ol "If I were white, I imagine people wouldn't have the same expectations of me; they would probably leave me alone to pursue — or fail to pursue — my potential."
    ol "But since I'm black, people usually expect me to be one of three things: either an entertainer or a servant. And if you're neither of those, they expect you not to be part of their circle."

    scene g18b with aass                            # Same as previous one, but Oliver is with his mouth closed."
    mc "Wow, that was petty."

    scene g18 with aass
    ol "Do you think it ends like that?"
    play music tension fadeout 1.0 fadein 1.0 loop
    ol "He wanted me to sign a contract that gave him full power to decide my career in exchange for an amount that, these days, I know is about a third of what a typical athlete would receive."
    ol "And what's worse, everyone who worked for the director was giving me tips to subliminally induce me to accept it."
    ol "I’m not stupid, I’ve lived among my father’s ledgers all my life, so I knew something was fishy."
    ol "I refused, saying I would need some time to think while I was preparing myself for my future degree."
    ol "The principal almost immediately dismissed the idea, saying I should focus on my priorities."
    ol "Can you imagine this? A principal from a preparatory school saying that I should prioritize an uncertain thing like a football career over studies to a Black student?"
    scene g18b with aass
    mct "Oliver's voice increases in pitch. He's still angry about the situation."
    mct "In his position, I would be as well."
    scene g18 with aass
    ol "When I insisted, he suggested I could attend a specific college that would help me in my career and pursue something easier, like General Studies or Physical Education."
    ol "The principal decided to give me some time to think about the proposal, but I already knew what Grandpa and Dad would think about it. So, in my mind, I had already knew the answer."

    scene g18c with aass                            # Slight change on Oliver's pose, maybe a hand in a chin or something easy to show he's unhappy
    ol "I dedicated more and more time to my grades and less time to the team. At a certain point, I went from being the team's quarterback to a reserve, and eventually, I was cut."
    ol "When the team lost the state finals, I was treated as a persona non grata until the end of my school days, as I was responsible for the team's failure."
    ol "It didn't matter that I had brought the same title three years in a row and a national title once; I had lost the respect of the people."
    ol "And all because I wanted to do what, study? In other words, when I stopped providing what they wanted, I lost my value."
    ol "As a man, I know my value, and I can recognize the value of those around me. And as a black man, I carry three hundred years of history on my back that say I shouldn't give up my dreams so easily."

    scene g18b with aass                            # Same as g18, but Oliver's mouth closed
    mc "I definitely understand your point."
    mc "But you mentioned that people expect three things and only mentioned two and a consequence."
    mc "What's the third?"

    scene g18 with aass
    ol "The same reason why I don't date white women: fetishization."
    ol "I mean, people can do whatever they want. For some, it might represent a sort of distorted retribution, but that's mediocre, at best."
    ol "But it's undeniable that it exists. There are even some people who use the same fetish to capitalize on others."
    scene g18c with aass
    ol "I'm not innocent in this. During my time on the team, I used some of that fame for a short period."
    ol "But I felt dirty afterwards because I knew it only validated the perception that we're nothing more than breeding cattle for these people."
    ol "My grandfather didn't endure all that in the '60s to see his grandson become a plaything in the hands of some individuals."
    scene g18 with aass
    ol "I guess it comes with being black in a country that only pretends to care and is quick to judge you. You get it, right?"

    scene g18b with aass
    mc "Yeah, but... It seems it will be a difficult path to follow."
    mc "Don't you feel alone or something?"

    stop music fadeout(5.0)
    scene g18 with aass
    ol "No, I don't. And, in all honesty, I'm not looking for that type of company either."
    ol "I have my friends, my degree to help me stay focused, and my workouts to keep me in shape."
    ol "And the football stuff would also be quite problematic as well. I want it to be as natural as possible when I approach a girl, that's why I decided to go on low profile."
    ol "That didn't stop people from knowing my identity, though. When ASO heard about me, they showed up at my door and demanded that I join their group."
    ol "I said I wasn't interested. When they tried to bribe me with benefits, I rejected their offer as well."
    ol "It was enough for some rumors about my sexuality to spread, and some idle tongues and minds were entertained. Not that it matters anyway."

    scene g18b with aass
    mc "No? But they are lying about you!"

    scene g19 with dissolve                     # Oliver is with a positive expression and with a different pose on the chair
    ol "Yeah, but what really matters is what I think about myself. I internalize a healthy amount of criticism and move on."
    ol "After all, you can't control what people think, you just need to relax and deal with it. It's not like it matters."
    ol "And if I ever do, I won't date someone who only wants to be with me because I'm black. We're all brothers and sisters in this crazy world, and we should act like it."


    scene g19b with aass                        # Same as before, but Oliver is with his mouth closed
    mc "..."
    mc "That's pretty stoic. Especially considering how you tried to protect me from that guy."

    scene g19 with aass
    ol "I'm pretty sure you didn't need me to do anything, but it was good that someone put Donnie in his place."
    ol "Since I know he's way more interested in protecting his public image than acting impulsively, I knew he wouldn't do anything stupid with people around."
    ol "But honestly, I just wanted to be someone who would be there for you if things went south."

    scene g19b with aass
    mc "Well, thanks for your support, Oliver. I hope to be able to repay you someday."

    scene g19 with aass
    ol "Not necessary, but if you have any problems, don't hesitate to call me or anyone from the club."

    scene g19c with aass                        # Johnny talks this time, while Oliver looks at him, smiling
                                                # Johnny expression is neutral/happy on this render
    jo "Business hours, please. I've had enough of my stepmother #3."

    scene g19b with aass                        # Same as above, but the guys are with the mouth closed
                                                # Oliver looks back at MC
    mc "Haha, of course..."

    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()

label chapter7erikaandtiffany:
    play music [ "audio/music/sexysax.ogg", "audio/music/spacingout.ogg", "audio/music/waking.mp3", "audio/music/wings.mp3"  ] fadein 13.0 fadeout 07.0
    scene g20 with dissolve                     # Erika and Tiffany are walking side by side in a corridor.
                                                # They are looking on opposite directions. Tiffany is with a serious/annoyed expression, while Erika is with an afraid/worried expression, but she's trying to hide that situation
                                                # Tiffany needs to look taller than Erika, so put the Erika character on 95.6 scale on the "posing" tab. I did a test and works flawlessly, she'll be around the same size as Stacy doing this
    ekt "Oh god! What the hell am I supposed to do?"
    ekt "I know this girl is a no-bullshit type of person, but the main traits of her personality are a complete mystery."
    ekt "It's like that time with Loren, but a hundred times harder. What am I supposed to do?"

    scene g20b with dissolve                    # Tiffany starts to talk while looking at the same direction she was looking
                                                # Erika turns her eyes to Tiffany, while she looks neutral/surprised for hearing her
    tf "Have you ever eaten the hazelnut muffins from the canteen?"

    scene g20c with dissolve                    # Erika is talking now while Tiffany is with her mouth closed
    ek "No, they are a little expensive for my budget right now, but I heard good things about them."

    scene g20b with aass
    tf "They're barely two dollars each."

    scene g20c with aass
    ek "And that would mean I'll have two dollars negative on my bank account. But it's not a problem, there will be always the day of tomorrow."
    tf "Mhm..."
    scene g20 with aass
    ekt "Me and my big mouth. I need to understand that people like her aren't actually interested in hearing what I have to say..."

    scene g21 with fade                         # Tiffany and Erika are in front of the cantina. Tiffany is looking at the counter, while Erika is at her side.
                                                # Use the same girl from d83, or create a new character, it really doesn't matter, but I'll give a name to her
                                                # Put tiffany in a pose which her body can be valorized, like bending on the counter while talking to the girl.
                                                # You can put the camera over Erika's shouder, but feel free to do whatever you want to
    tf "And what do you have for me, Mackie?"
    mk "Depends on what you can eat, Tiff. If you continue like that, soon you'll only be drinking carbonated water with lemon and ice."
    tf "You know what, that's an excellent suggestion."
    mk "Oh my God, really?"
    tf "Why not?"
    mk "I was joking. It's not like you need to control your weight anymore. I'm pretty sure you have less than five percent of body fat now."
    tf "I have exactly 11.26 percent of body fat. Mostly on breasts, thighs and glutes."
    mk "That's it! You really want to make us feel bad."
    tf "That's not my intention, but thanks for the praise. My offer still stands though."
    mk "One day, who knows. When I desist on ice cream..."

    scene g22 with aass                         # Tiffany is looking at Erika, she has a serious yet slight annoyed expression, mouth open. Make a POV, like if it was on Erika's pov. Or don't, it's up to you
    tf "Do you want something?"
    scene g22b with aass                        # Same as g22, but with mouth closed. If not PoV, make Erika talking and Tiff with mer mouth closed
    ek "Huh?"
    scene g22 with aass
    tf "I personally like the muffins, but their green tea is also good. It goes really well with honey."
    tf "Or do you prefer coffee? I like the caramel frappé when I'm out of season."
    scene g22b with aass
    ek "Oh, don't worry about me, I'm good."
    scene g22 with aass
    tf "Are you sure about that? It's really good."
    scene g22b with aass
    ek "Yeah, I am. Thanks for offering though."
    tf "Hmmmn~"

    scene g21 with dissolve
    tf "Give me two muffins and coffees."
    ek "But I said I—"
    tf "The water as well. Do you need my password?"
    mk "Is it still the same?"
    tf "Yes."
    mk "So I don't. Thanks for your purchase, and I'll bring to you in a second."
    ekt "It seems it doesn't matter what I have to say, she already made her mind up."

    scene g21b with dissolve                    # Focus on Tiffany's ass
    ekt "Heh, if I had a body like that, I wouldn't care about what people have to say as well..."
    ek "I'll pick a table."
    tf "I'll be with you in a second, I need to go to the restroom."

    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()

    scene g23 with dissolve                 # Erika looks away, around the canteen. There are some people around mostly talking in groups or being attended by the previously-cited Mackie.
    ekt "If my day wasn't already bad, now I have a woman on my tail who wants my blood."
    ekt "Nothing too different from before, but I didn't do anything wrong this time."
    ekt "I guess it doesn't take too much for someone to dislike you. Loren couldn't even look me in the face at that time..."
    ekt "..."
    ekt "Funny that the only girl who didn't antagonize me at first sight was Mariya."
    ekt "She... {w}She even called me cute yesterday..."
    ek "Heh..."
    ekt "I need some friends. Female ones, at least..."
    ekt ".{w}.{w}."
    ekt "At least the lessons weren't too difficult today."
    ekt "But I wish I had a day for myself to go to the beach. It's been three weeks already and I've barely set my feet there."

    scene g23b with dissolve                # The people Erika is observing change
    ekt "I need a new bikini though. The one I have is too old and too childish."
    ekt "Maybe I should ask one of the sisters to go with me. Sandra owes me a favor, while Becca is always ready for a spree..."
    ekt "Still, with what money? It seems like the last time I held a twenty-dollar bill was a million years ago."
    ekt "Maybe I should ask Mr. Okita for some money in advance..."
    ekt "Yeah, and that would cover the expenses from the sorority, but I'd risk staying without money for another month."

    scene g23c with dissolve                # The people change again
    ekt "There's that job Sabrina offered me as well, but I don't know..."
    ekt "Why would anyone pay a hundred dollars for someone to accompany them to a breakfast? I mean, what's the point of someone paying you to keep them company in a completely random environment?"
    ekt "This feels like a drug dealer giving the first dose to a future addict."
    ekt "Although I wouldn't mind the food, I would prefer to have breakfast with the ones I really like."
    play sound notification
    "**phone notification**"

    scene g24 with dissolve                 # Erika is checking her phone, with an annoyed face
    ekt "Ehhh... Not you."
    ekt "At least not until you start to behave like a normal person."
    ekt "..."
    ekt "No answers yet, but at least it seems he read the message. I'll let that sit for a while."
    ekt "..."
    ekt "Evelyn uploaded a reference book, which is good. It's been a while since my last photo, so it will be good to practice a little."
    ekt "Due in a week, it doesn't seem to be too hard."
    ekt "..."
    ekt "Yeah, nice try, Terry. A for originality, but an F for cheesiness."
    ekt "..."
    ekt "Creepy. Blocked."
    ekt "..."
    ekt "Not interested. Next."
    ekt "..."
    ekt "Sorry Danielle, even though I want to, I'm broke..."
    ekt "..."
    ekt "You must be fun at parties."
    ekt "..."
    ekt "Haha!"
    ekt "Comparing you to [mc], you're like a Pidgey and he's a Pidgeot. Also blocked and deleted."

    scene g24b with aass                    # same as above, but Erika looks slightly to above, neutral/surprised expression
    ek "Huh?"

    scene g23d with dissolve                # People change, Erika observes Tiffany approaching
                                            # Her expression is slightly lighter, but still moody
    ekt "She's trying to put on a facade, but her body language is still pretty stiff."
    ekt "I still don't know what she wants, but I definitely shouldn't minimize the importance of this meeting..."

    scene g25 with fade                     # Erika and Tiffany are sitting somewhere around the canteen. Do in a different place than a78 and d66/d70
                                            # Tiffany is with a neutral/serious expression this time, mouth open
                                            # The water with lemon and ice is over the table.
                                            # You can put on POV if you want, just show some of Erika nails or something."
    tf "Sorry for this being so sudden."
    scene g25b with aass                    # Same as before, Tiffany's mouth is closed
    ek "It's okay. I wasn't doing anything anyway. Is everything alright? You seem... nervous."
    scene g25 with aass
    tf "A little nervous for Saturday. It's my first national competition."
    scene g25b with aass
    ek "Why? Everyone knows you'll be great there."
    scene g25 with aass
    tf "Not sure who's this \"everyone\", but thanks for the praise."
    tf "Will you be part of the events next year?"
    scene g25b with aass
    ek "I'm not sure, the only thing I'm moderately good at is skating."
    scene g25 with aass
    tf "It's never too late to start. I could give you some tips if you want."
    scene g25b with aass
    ek "We'll see, thanks for the offering."

    scene g26 with dissolve                 # Tiffany takes a sip on her water while looking away
    ekt "Genuine or not, she's being friendly. People mentioned she's a wild card, so I'll proceed with care."
    ekt "It's obvious she wants to position herself as superior to me somehow. But why?"
    if morningtraining == True:
        ekt "The only thing we have in common is [mc]..."

    scene g26b with dissolve                # Tiffany holds the water on her hand, while talking to Erika
    tf "How the college life is treating you?"

    scene g26c with aass                    # Same as 26b, but with her mouth closed
    ek "Not too bad, I think."
    ek "There's this guy I won't badmouth, but he's been really annoying."
    ek "But most of the people I've met so far have been really nice."
    scene g26b with aass
    tf "Was RVU your first option?"

    scene g27 with dissolve                 # Tiffany is in a neutral pose, the glass is in the top of the table, mouth closed
    ek "Not exactly. I came here because my father brought me when I was a kid, and I've been in love with the city ever since."
    ek "Was it yours?"
    scene g27b with aass                    # Same as g25, but with mouth open
    tf "No, not at all. Castletown was my first choice, but Mr. Dreyfuss offered me a pretty good deal and a gold medalist personal trainer, so here I am."
    scene g27 with aass
    ek "Not everyone would choose Commons over Castletown. Commons is one of the Top 10 colleges, but Castletown is THE top college in the country."
    scene g27b with aass
    tf "I prefer to be in a place where people are more genuine."
    tf "My father wasn't too happy about that, but he has had enough time to think already."
    scene g27 with aass
    ek "I see."
    ek "I wonder what the Senator is like in private."
    scene g27b with aass
    tf "So you know..."
    scene g27 with aass
    ek "At this point, I don't think there's anyone around here who doesn't know."
    ek "In my case, I lived in Empire City my whole life, so it was easier to recognize you."
    ek "And honestly, I even think my father voted for your father in the last election."
    scene g27b with aass
    tf "I guess it makes sense."
    tf "What I can say about my Dad?"
    tf "Not too much, I think. We were never too close; he was always busy with work and had his ambitions."
    tf "Can't say I've had too many financial difficulties, though."
    scene g27 with aass
    ek "It's funny that, even being so different, we have this thing in common."
    ek "The father point, of course."
    scene g27b with aass
    tf "Problems at home as well?"
    scene g27 with aass
    ek "I guess everyone has that, but my father grew up in poverty and managed to become a doctor."
    ek "My older brother is in his last year of Medicine, and my middle brother is a licensed chiropractor. In one way or another, they all became healthcare professionals."
    ek "It wasn't pretty when I said I wanted to study photography, especially with my mother, since we're not on good terms."
    scene g27b with aass
    tf "I can't imagine having a bad relationship with my mother, since she's the \"normal\" one compared to my parents."
    tf "But why Photography?"
    scene g27 with aass
    ek "A photo is like a fingerprint of reality."
    ek "It eternalizes a certain moment, and you can preserve it for later analysis. In some cases, it can be the purest form of \"art\" itself."
    ek "And honestly, it’s something that allows me to always be on the move."
    scene g27b with aass
    tf "On the move, you say..."
    scene g27 with aass
    ek "Yes, it will give me the freedom to work in whatever area I want in the future. And if I want to specialize in something, I could spend an extra year and a half on that."
    ek "But honestly, all I want is to make my life an adventure and live by my own rules."

    scene g28 with dissolve             # Small variation of the scene above, Tiffany now is with a neutral expression, mouth open
                                        # She's looking to the ground while saying that
    tf "It seems like you don’t want to live up to other people’s expectations, right?"

    scene g28b with aass                # Same as above, but with her mouth closed
    ek "Wanting or not, people would always have some kind of expectations over you. I prefer not letting them over my head."
    ek "But what I really want is to blaze my own trail, make my own choices, and look back to see how things worked out in the end."
    scene g28 with aass
    tf "That makes sense, I guess."
    scene g28c with aass                # Same as previous ones, but Tiffany is looking directly to Erika now, mouth open
    tf "I think that's why you don't want to go to Melissa."
    scene g28d with aass                # Same as 26c, but mouth closed
    ek "Oh my god, you too?"
    scene g28c with aass
    tf "So I'm not the first one."
    scene g28d with aass
    ek "Yeah, but my opinion on this hasn't changed. Why don't people leave me alone?"
    scene g28c with aass
    tf "Relax, I'm not here to preach to you about what you need to do. I think it's pretty cool that you're trying to be independent. Most of the people I know don't have the same spirit."
    tf "And I'm not sure if I would work without the same freedom I have now, so thumbs up for your courage."
    ekt "Oh!"

    scene g29 with dissolve             # Small variation over the scene, Tiffany is more positive now.
    tf "And considering your need for a change, it means you were in a common place you don't want to be anymore. I can definitely respect that."
    scene g29b with aass
    ek "Oh... Thanks, I guess."
    scene g29 with aass
    tf "You're welcome. I can understand that after years of living under your family's tutelage, you want to spread your wings and fly."
    tf "I think the biggest problem here is that no one asked what you wanted to do, they just assumed what was the best for you."
    scene g29b with aass
    ekt "Is she able to read minds or something?"
    scene g29 with aass
    tf "I know what you're thinking, and no, I'm just trying to understand you from your point of view."
    ek "You mean..."

    scene g30 with dissolve             # Mackie, the waitress, brings the food and the drinks for them
                                        # Both Erika and Tiffany look at her, but the girl looks at Tiffany
    mk "Sorry for the wait. I'm alone today, so I have to prepare the drinks and take care of the counter."
    mk "On the other hand, the muffins just came out of the oven."
    tf "It's okay. Erika and I were just having a small talk and barely noticed."
    mk "Nice to know. The club is still up?"
    tf "If I have time to finish reading on time, then yes. Otherwise, I'll have to pass."
    mk "That's too bad."

    scene g31 with dissolve             # The drinks and the muffis are over the table, over a plate
                                        # The girl looks at Erika
    mk "You girl, do you like Neruda?"
    ek "Neruda?"
    mk "I guess that's a no. If you're interested in poetry in general, ask Tiff to bring you to our meetings."
    mk "We meet once a week on Wednesdays at Faith's house. It's not too hard to miss, and I think you'll like the girls."
    ek "I'll think about it, thanks!"

    scene g32 with dissolve             # The waitress is moving away, while Tiffany is holding the cup with her two hands. She looks at the cup, with a serious expression, half-closed eyes, mouth closed
    ek "Poetry?"
    scene g32b with dissolve            # Same as above, mouth open
    tf "Is that surprising?"
    scene g32c with dissolve            # Same as g32, but w/o the waitress
    ek "A little, honestly. It's out of your character."
    scene g32d with dissolve            # Same as g32c, but she looks directly to Erika
    tf "And what's my character, exactly?"
    scene g32e with aass                # Same as g32d, but mouth closed
    ek "I don't know. But definitely not someone who would read poetry."
    ek "Not unless has its theme on glory and it's followed by a melody with accelerated beats per minute."
    scene g32d with aass
    tf "That's a beautiful way to call me a meathead."
    scene g32e with vpunch
    ek "W-what?"
    ek "Oh, no. It wasn't my intention, sorry."
    scene g32d with aass
    tf "Relax, it's a joke."
    tf "And maybe you're right. But as you grow older, you learn to appreciate the power of words by themselves."
    tf "In my case, I've liked poetry since I was a kid. It came with my childish wish of being a teacher, but it lasted beyond that phase."
    tf "I used to have a notebook where I wrote my own poems and thoughts. It was my only friend for several years."
    tf "It's funny to read back and see the different phases of my life, way more defined than I expected."
    scene g32e with aass
    ek "It seems we have this in common. I had mine during the time I was in the hospital."
    ek "But I didn't just put poems in it. I used my notebook as a diary, wrote some essays, and even included some drawings."
    scene g32d with aass
    tf "What did you have? Of course, if you don't mind me asking."
    scene g32e with aass
    ek "It's okay, I guess. I'll tell you, but I'll ask you to keep it as a secret."
    ek "Not that I mind people knowing it, but I prefer to leave that part of me in the past. I don't want people to look at me differently."
    scene g32d with aass
    tf "Completely fair."
    scene g32e with aass
    ek "I don't know the full name, but it was a type of tumor that, without treatment, would have left me, in the best-case scenario, blind."

    scene g33 with aass                 # Small variation of the scene Tiffany isn't with the cup at her hand anymore, she's just looking at Erika with aprehension, mouth open
    tf "Oh my god! I'm so sorry to hear that."
    tf "Are you good now? I mean, you look healthy but—"

    scene g33b with aass                # Same as above, Tiffany's mouth is closed
    ek "Don't worry, I'm okay. It's been many years, and since then, I haven't had any headaches."
    ek "Or at least, I haven't had the cranium-splitting headaches I used to have. The ones I have now are mostly by stress."

    scene g33 with aass
    tf "That's good to know. And don't worry, your secret is safe with me."
    tf "And please don't take this the wrong way, but it would have been a shame if you were blind; your green eyes are so beautiful."

    scene g33b with aass
    ek "Why, thank you. You have beautiful almond-gold eyes as well."
    ek "But it was funny to look at my old notebooks and see that I wrote about trivial things, like the color of the leaves and how they made me feel, or the feeling I had when I looked at the sunrise or the sunset."
    ek "Or the first time I remember watching the snow falling from my window..."
    scene g33 with aass
    tf "Oh god!"
    scene g33b with aass
    ek "I guess everyone has that need to try to explain in words what they're feeling, to have something to read and remember after the world gets dark."

    scene g33c with aass                # Same as previous ones, but with neutral/happy expression, mouth open
    tf "You know, you got me curious on what you wrote."
    scene g33d with aass                # Same as 33c, but mouth closed
    ek "I think it was some childish gibberish trying to explain the things in the best way I could."
    ek "These days, I think I would probably be ashamed if I read the whole thing."
    scene g33c with aass
    tf "I can't see how."
    scene g33d with aass
    ek "I don't really remember what I wrote, but I have some glimpses. And I was weirdly attached to a certain Korean boy band while I was growing up."
    ek "I don't want to go back and see how vapid it was, especially considering that one of them is in rehab right now, while another was sentenced to five years in prison for domestic violence."
    scene g33c with aass
    tf "If it makes you feel better, I wrote a bunch of love letters, essays, and poems about Richmond Miles. I firmly thought I would marry him and have his babies."
    scene g33d with aass
    ek "Isn't that guy one of the gayest actors in Hollywood?"
    scene g33c with aass
    tf "Yes, but he used to play tough guys on screen and was cute enough to heavily impress Tiffany back in the day."
    tf "He came out only after I stopped caring about tabloid gossip and focused on my personal growth."
    tf "But honestly, I wish I could have all my orgasms back."

    scene g34 with dissolve             # Erika and Tiffany laugh together
    tf "Hahaha!"
    ek "Hahaha!"

    scene g35 with dissolve             # Tiffany is talking, positive expression
    tf "Why don't we make a deal: I let you read my notebook if you let me read yours."

    scene g35b with dissolve            # Same as above, mouth closed
    ek "They are at home, in Empire City."
    scene g35 with aass
    tf "Can't you ask someone to send them for you?"
    scene g35b with aass
    ek "I guess I can ask Joshua. He was always my partner in crime, after all."
    ek "Not sure if I can ask him to send it to the sorority though."
    scene g35 with aass
    tf "Ask him to send it to me. Gethsemane Street, 1426. You know the place."
    scene g35b with aass
    ek "Mh?"
    ek "Oh, right! You're one of the roommates I was supposed to live with."
    scene g35 with aass
    tf "Yes. Our friends in common made me interested in knowing you better. I really don't regret it, you seem to be a nice girl."
    scene g35b with aass
    ek "Thank you. You don't seem too bad as well."
    ek "Although I had a different perspective when I met you. Especially after the Quadrants in the past week."
    scene g35 with aass
    tf "Oh, interesting..."
    tf "What type of opinion you had about me?"
    play sound suddenstop
    stop music fadeout(0.1)
    scene g35b with hpunch
    unkm "There you are."
    scene g35c with aass                    # Same as before, but Tiffany turns eyes eyes/head to her side, neutral/annoyed expression
    tf "Mh?"

    scene g36 with dissolve                 # Brandon, the guy from d116, appear to the side Tiffany was looking at, with full focus on Erika
                                            # Tiffany looks at him with an "WTF" expression
                                            # Brandon has a neutral/happy expression on his face.
    brn "I was worried since you weren't answering my messages."
    ek "Oh... {w}Hi."
    play music sneakysnitch fadeout 1.0 fadein 1.0 loop
    brn "I guess you didn't read the one where I mentioned I have a reservation at the Étoilé."
    ek "I was busy..."
    brn "It's okay. If we leave right now, we'll still be able to eat and return for the next classes."
    tf "Hmmm~"
    ek "Sorry Brandon, but I have other plans."
    brn "It's a pretty exclusive restaurant, and it was extremely hard to get them to open at this hour. I remember you saying you wanted to see what the deal is with French cuisine."
    brn "I made three calls, and I thought we could discover it together. Are you really sure you don't want to take a look?"
    ek "Yes, I'm sure. But thanks for the invite anyway."
    brn "It's not a problem. But I wonder if we could walk a little? There's an old guy at the end of the street who sells some pretty nice—"
    tf "*Ahem*"

    scene g37 with dissolve                 # Tiffany's PoV now. He looks at Tiff with an aprehensive expression
                                            # Erika looks at him neutral/serious/annoyed
                                            # The aura needs be discomfortable
    brn "Oh! {w}Uhnn... {w}Hello Tiffany."
    tf "Hello Brandon. How are you?"
    brn "I'm good, thanks for asking. You?"
    tf "I'm good as well."
    tf "And sorry, but we're having a conversation here."
    brn "Oh! Sorry for interrupting. I didn't know you were friends."
    tf "We are. While new, our friendship is already pretty strong."
    brn "Interesting to know. May I ask what you're talking about?"
    tf "No."
    brn "Why?"
    tf "Because I don't meddle in your business, and you should do the same."
    brn "Oh!"
    brn "Pardon for my intrusion..."

    scene g38 with dissolve                 # Brandon and Erika are talking now
                                            # Erika's expression is neutral/serious
                                            # Make Tiffany drink the drink, eat the muffin or whatever
    brn "Are you up for some meeting after classes?"
    ek "Brandon..."
    brn "No pressure. I just missed our time together."
    ek "Sorry, but no."
    brn "Why?"
    ek "You know why. Fifth time."
    brn "I know about that, but it doesn't stop you from having the freedom you value so much, right?"
    tft "Come on, man! Can't you get a clue?"
    tft "Just move on already!"
    ek "Well, no, but—"
    brn "Okay then! I'll have a small window of opportunity between the end of classes and the first training session of the day. Can we meet next to the grandstands?"
    tft "It's almost like talking to a wall. And it's clear that Erika doesn't want to be there."
    tft "You know what? Let's save this redhead."

    scene g39 with aass                     # Focus on Tiffany, she's with her eyes closed, while drinking a coffee.
    tf "I can't believe you're doing this again."
    ek "Huh?"
    tf "It's the third time this week. And now you're pretending you don't know what I'm talking about."
    ek "You mean..."

    scene g39b with aass                    # Same as above, but Tiffany is with her eyes open, with a slightly annoyed expression, mouth open
    tf "The nails, Sunders! You promised we would do them together, but you're always finding an excuse to cancel."
    tf "I could understand last Saturday since I had a surprise training session, but now you're just finding an excuse to avoid me."

    scene g39c with aass                    # Same as 39b, mouth closed
    ek "O-oh?"
    ek "Ahhh! Yes, that's right!"
    ek "Sorry Brandon, but I'll have to pass on this again."
    brn "What? Really?"

    scene g39d with aass                    # Same as g39c, but Tiffany gives a slight smile
    ek "Yes. I mean, I've met with you three times already, while I barely had a small break with Tiffy."
    brn "But—"
    ek "And, to be honest, men always make jokes and downplay beauty treatments, but it's always the first thing they notice when they meet a woman."
    brn "That couldn't wait a little?"

    scene g39e with aass                    # Same as d, but Tiffany is talking
    tf "I could ask you the same thing."

    scene g39d with aass
    brn "It could if she was answering my messages before."

    scene g39e with aass
    tf "So, if it was something that could be said over the phone, then it's not so urgent for you to demand a meetup, right?"
    scene g39d with aass
    brn "Huh?"
    scene g39e with aass
    tf "Yeah! I have less than forty-eight hours until the event, and I need to have a full day of sleep and recovery tomorrow, so I won't have the opportunity later."
    stop music fadeout(5.0)
    tf "So, whatever it is, it can be said later."

    scene g39d with aass
    ek "Perfect for me. I promise to get in touch with you later, Brandon."
    brn "Humpft, alright."

    scene g40 with dissolve                     # Tiffany's POV, Brandon approaches closely to her and says in an annoying an antagonistic way
                                                # They're talking in a way that pretents Erika to listen
    play music conflict fadeout 1.0 fadein 1.0 loop
    brn "{size=-10}You made all this up, right?{/size}"
    tf "{size=-10}You'll never know.{/size}"
    brn "{size=-10}Why you're always on my way?{/size}"
    tf "{size=-10}Maybe because \"your way\" is the opposite of the majority of people. But you don't need me to tell you that.{/size}"
    brn "{size=-10}Oh, I see... You're still jealous.{/size}"
    tf "{size=-10}Being jealous implies you ever meant anything to me. And to me, you're just a guy with an ego bigger than his brain.{/size}"
    brn "{size=-10}I guess I have something bigger.{/size}"
    tf "{size=-10}Yes. The lack of common sense.{/size}"
    brn "{size=-10}It's funny when it's you saying that. Almost makes me believe in this bullshit...{/size}"

    scene g41 with dissolve                     # Brandon is standing in a similar place of g36, he's trying to look imponent
    brn "The last meeting decided that you would be responsible for this semester's finances."
    tf "That's convenient."
    brn "You can ask the other members if you want. Since you will be the one taking care of things when I leave this mad place, maybe it's time for you to take on the responsibilities."
    tf "Assuming I haven't done that before."
    brn "You did it because you wanted to, but now it's official. Nicolette will give you the ledger, and you'll be able to work from there."
    brn "The ASO will provide the mansion for the Halloween party, unless you have a better location. Regardless of your decision, stay in touch with the rest of the members."
    tf "That's acceptable, I think."
    brn "Good. And, if you girls don't mind me, I'll be on my way."
    brn "Talk to you later, Erika."
    ek "Goodbye."

    scene g42 with dissolve                     # Tiffany looks away to where he's leaving, with an angry expression on her face
    stop music fadeout(7.5)
    tf "Asshole."
    ek "Wow, talking about antagonistic vibes."
    tf "Don't tell me you like him..."
    ek "I don't. At some point in the past, he seemed okay. Then he stopped being okay and these days I just prefer not to think too much about him."
    ek "But that makes me wonder about your part in this."
    tf "We have some story, but I would prefer we didn't."
    ek "Don't tell me you guys dated before?"

    scene g43 with vpunch                     # Tiffany looks at Erika, laughing
    tf "For god's sake, no!"
    play music [ "audio/music/happy.ogg", "audio/music/bluedream.mp3", "audio/music/cute.mp3"] fadein 13.0 fadeout 07.0
    tf "Not that he didn't try before, but I wasn't interested."
    tf "And these days, our dislike is mutual."

    scene g43b with aass
    ek "A power dispute in the Athletics Club?"

    scene g43 with aass
    tf "It would be easier if it was the case, but no."
    tf "He wronged me in the past, and I exposed him for it. Then he tried to retaliate, but I shrugged it off and moved on with my life."
    tf "Now we just pretend to be civil, but I know he's up to something again, but I couldn't figure it out yet."

    scene g43c with aass                        # Tiffany turns her head and looks away, mouth open, smiling
    tf "Sorry for badmouthing your friend."

    scene g43d with aass                        # Same as above, mouth closed
    ek "It's okay. I guess he deserves that."
    ek "And I don't think that, at this point, he could be considered a friend anymore."

    scene g43c with aass
    tf "So, what he's to you? Your man?"

    scene g43d with vpunch
    ek "What???"
    ek "No!"

    scene g43 with aass
    tf "Come on, girl, we're both women and adults here. I know there's at least one person you're interested in..."

    scene g43b with aass
    ek "Do you have?"

    scene g43 with aass
    tf "Who knows..."

    scene g43b with aass
    ek "Nice way to dodge your own question."

    scene g43 with aass
    tf "There are some things you just don't tell."
    tf "But there's someone. There should always be someone, otherwise you wouldn't maintain your feet on the ground."
    tf "You should have someone as well. Even if it's just a number in your contacts for lonely nights."
    tf "But being platonic and being practical are two different things. You know that, right?"

    scene g43b with aass
    ek "..."
    ek "Maybe..."

    scene g43 with aass
    tf "Good."
    tf "How's your experience with men? "

    scene g43b with aass
    ek "I think you'll consider me a dork, but before I arrived at Radiant Valley, I had none."

    scene g43 with aass
    tf "None? Not even kisses?"

    scene g43b with aass
    ek "Not with {i}men{/i} per see."

    scene g43 with aass
    tf "Oh! Color me surprised."
    tf "So what's your poison?"

    scene g43b with aass
    ek "My poison..."

    scene g43 with aass
    tf "Yeah. Bi, pan, fluid, curious, demi..."

    scene g43b with aass
    ek "I don't know... I always saw myself as bi, but like people, I guess."

    scene g43 with aass
    tf "I see.."
    tf "Did you find any interesting girls around here?"

    scene g43b with aass
    ek "Not, but—"
    ek "There's a girl I met during one of my classes who I think is dreamy, but my chances with her are basically none."
    ek "Apart from that, I've met a guy who I like, and he's been patient with me. Besides the crushes I had while growing up, he's the closest I've ever had to a boyfriend."

    scene g43 with aass
    tf "It seems you're already well served."
    tf "Do I know who this guy is?"

    scene g43b with aass
    ek "Yes. Don't be surprised, but even meeting completely by chance, it's [mc], your roommate."
    ek "I was doing an assignment for the sorority and I saw him looking confused at the downtown square."

    scene g43 with aass
    tf "I'm not surprised at all. He's a nice guy, and cute as well."
    tf "Not the \"I love you like a little brother\" type of guy, but the \"If I don't claim him quickly, someone else will\" type."

    scene g43b with aass
    ek "How do you know that?"

    scene g43c with aass
    tf "Intuition, I suppose..."
    ek "..."
    tf "And I'm proud of him, since he's the only who my mind trick ever worked on."

    scene g43d with aass
    ek "What mind trick?"

    scene g43c with aass
    tf "I had offered a training challenge to many people before, but he was the only one who accepted it."
    tf "Maybe he felt the necessity of change, who knows..."

    scene g43d with aass
    ek "Funny, he never mentioned that to me."

    scene g43 with aass
    tf "I'm just guessing anyway."
    tf "Okay, let's assume he likes you as well."
    tf "What's the next step?"

    scene g43b with aass
    ek "I don't know yet. As much as I like to think we're having some harmless fun, I can't stop to think what's on his mind when he thinks about me."
    ek "And without considering the physical aspect, which, honestly, I am clueless about."

    scene g43 with aass
    tf "You mean, biologically?"

    scene g43b with aass
    ek "No, I'm not as dense as I look."
    ek "I mean, in terms of consequences. How do we handle a possible aftermath?"

    scene g43 with aass
    tf "That's simple: You don't."

    scene g43b with aass
    ek "I don't think I follow you."

    scene g43 with aass
    tf "In situations like that, you don't avoid the consequences; you embrace and live with them."
    tf "If you're considering being intimate with a man, it means you have at least a little trust in him. After all, we wouldn't have been talking about that if you don't."

    scene g43b with aass
    ek "Yeah, but—"
    ek "My biggest fear is that maybe he could lose the interest he has with me after the first time. I'm not sure if he likes me in the same way I like him."

    scene g43 with aass
    tf "I'm pretty sure this won't be a problem."
    ek "How are you so sure?"

    scene g43c with aass
    tf "A well-educated guess, maybe..."
    ek "Oh!"

    scene g43 with aass
    tf "I think you should trust your gut."
    tf "From everything I saw and heard from [mc], he's not the type to let others down. In fact, almost in an unhealthy way, if I'm honest."
    tf "But if you still have doubts about how all this will go, let's exchange numbers, and I'll try to address your questions and encourage you in the best way possible."
    tf "I'll be the perfect copilot for you on this if you trust me."

    scene g43b with aass
    ek "Okay, I will. Thanks Tiffy."

    scene g43c with dissolve
    tf "You're welcome, sweetie."
    tf "But could you do me a favor, please?"
    ek "Sure, what do you need?"
    stop music fadeout(5.0)

    scene g43e with dissolve                    #Same as g43, but with a serious expression, still looking away and closing her eyes
    tf "Not something I need, just something I want."
    tf "Call me Tiff, Tiffany, Tee, even Susie if it makes you happy."
    tf "But please."
    tf "PLEASE."
    tf "Don't call me Tiffy..."

    scene g43f with dissolve                    # Same as above, mouth closed.
    ek "Oh?"
    ek "Ah, sorry, I didn't know."

    scene g43e with dissolve
    tf "Don't worry."
    tf "Let's eat before it gets too late."

    scene g43b with dissolve
    ek "Let's see if those Hazelnut muffins are as good as you made them out to be."

    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()

label ch7mcstacy:
    scene g19b with dissolve
    mc "Sorry guys I think I doze off for a second."
    scene g19c with aass
    jo "More than a second."
    scene g19 with aass
    ol "Understandable, the subject of the classes was complex, and you don't have any obligation of understanding."
    ol "And, being honest, ethics aren't the most interesting classes we have."
    scene g19b with aass
    mc "It's okay, at least I managed to spend some time knowing you guys a little more."

    scene g44 with dissolve                         # MC is leaving the library, Oliver and Johnny are still on their places behind the tables.
                                                    # MC is looking at them, while they are looking back at him
    mc "If you guys don't mind, I'll take my leave."
    mc "Warn me if you find anything useful."
    ol "Sure. We'll keep in touch."
    mc "Thank you."


    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()

    scene g45 with dissolve                         # POV, MC is walking back on the corridor in direction of the main entrance
                                                    # He's looking at his phone while walking, looking at Erika's messages from before
                                                    # The messages should be "I'm free right now, are you on the Commons already?"
                                                    # and
                                                    # "Answer me when you can..."
    mct "Two messages only since my arrival here. I wonder if she's busy right now."
    mct "If it's the case, maybe I should take Sarah's class and see what could progress from there."
    mct "Or maybe I should visit Karen first, I still have the reader I was planning to give to—"

    play sound fallground
    scene g46 with hpunch                           # Non-POVMC Bumps into someone without realizing
                                                    # It's Stacy.
                                                    # She needs to he slightly out of the frame, but recognizable enough for the player, not for the main character.
                                                    # She needs to be carrying some school supplies, like a notebook, pens and such
    $ renpy.pause()
    play sound fallground
    scene g47 with vpunch                           # The school supplies are on the ground. It's possible only to see MC and Stacy's feet.
                                                    # This is the shoes Stacy needs to be with, both white textures, of course
                                                    # http://www.renderosity.com/mod/bcs/dforce-tennis-outfit-for-genesis-8-female/125340
                                                    # The shoe is a suggestion, you can use anything you want, it only needs to look comfortable.
    mc "Shit!"
    mc "Sorry, I wasn't paying attention. Whatever loss you have I'll be quite happy to-"

    play sound suddensurprise
    stop music fadeout(0.1)
    scene g48 with vpunch                           # POV, Stacy is looking at MC, with an angry expression.
    mct "..."

    menu:
        "Pick the supplies, in silence[persistent.KoGa3WTChange]recommended by me[persistent.KoGa3WTChange](stacyR + 3)":
            jump ch7stacypositive
        "Leave, without saying anything[persistent.KoGa3WTChange](dom +2)":
            jump ch7stacynegative

label ch7stacypositive:
    $ stacyR += 3
    scene g49 with dissolve                         # MC picks the supplies from the ground
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g50 with dissolve                         # MC gives Stacy her supplies, she looks neutral/annoyed
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g51 with dissolve                         # MC leaves. He's on the foreground, unfocused, while Stacy is on the background, focused, with a surprised expression
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g51b with dissolve                         # Stacy looks away, slightly confused and surprised
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()
    jump ch7mcerikatiffany

label ch7stacynegative:
    $ dom += 2
    scene g52 with dissolve                         # MC moves away while Stacy while Stacy looks to the ground
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g53 with dissolve                         # Stacy focus, stacy kneels and start to pick the stuff. She has an angry expression
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g54 with dissolve                         # Stacy collects something that was broken and looks at it, with a serene expression, slightly closing her eyelids.
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()
    jump ch7mcerikatiffany

label ch7mcerikatiffany:
    mct "Good thing she didn't make a big deal about it, I'm not really on the mood of hearing her voice today."

    play music [ "audio/music/whistle.mp3", "audio/music/downtown.mp3", "audio/music/upbeat.mp3" ] fadein 13.0 fadeout 07.0
    scene g55 with dissolve                         # MC approaches to where Erika and Tiffany are, the girls are laughing
    mct "Oh God!"
    mct "I remembered the thing I forgot a few days ago..."
    ek "Hahaha! Tiff! You're so mean!"
    mct "And it seems they're on good terms already."
    tf "Am I? I bet you would want to do the same thing."
    ek "I won't deny it. But one thing is imagining and another is doing it."
    tf "Think it like that: I did him a favor. A chance for him to stop his behaviour."
    mc "Hope you girls aren't talking about me."

    scene g56 with dissolve                         # Both Tiffany and Erika look at MC, smiling
    ek "No, unless you're wearing panties under those jeans."
    mc "I hope not, at least. Although I didn't pay attention to what I put on earlier today."
    mc "But now some of the discomfort I've been feeling below the belt is starting to make sense."
    "*Giggles*"
    ek "It's been a while [mc], how are you doing?"
    mc "I'm fine, thanks. I guess you girls are having a nice conversation."
    tf "Yeah. Trying to associate the name with the face, and all the praises you and Mariya gave her didn't do her enough justice."
    ek "You're a sweetheart."
    tf "You are!"
    mc "Haha, that's something I wasn't expecting."
    mc "Well, I'll let you girls talk, since I still need to do something."
    tf "It's not necessary, handsome."

    scene g57 with dissolve                         # The girls hug each other, on a really affective way
    tf "I have to go, beautiful, I hope you don't mind."
    ek "Not a problem, thanks for the help and all the advice."
    ek "It was so good to meet you, Tiff! It's a shame we won't do the nails together."
    tf "We still have the time, Erika. Are you free tomorrow after classes? I know a nice salon, my treat."
    ek "What about all that story over having to rest at least twenty-four hours?"
    tf "It was just something to give you a little rest. You don't mind, do you?"
    ek "I don't. Honestly, I thank you for that."
    tf "Good."

    scene g58 with dissolve                         # Tiffany is in front of MC now, while Erika is on the background, sitting back and smiling at the scene
                                                    # Tff is approaching gently, with a smile on her face, mouth open.
    tf "{size=-10}She's ready, baby.{/size}"
    mc "{size=-10}Ready for what?{/size}"
    tf "{size=-10}Believe me, [mc], you'll know when you see...{/size}"

    scene g59 with dissolve                         # Tiffany licks MC's face, smiling
                                                    # Focus on the tongue over MC's face.

    $ renpy.pause()

    scene g60 with dissolve                         # Tiffany is waving, while leaving
    tf "Bye guys, have a good day."
    tf "[mc], talk to you at home. And you Erika, we'll talk eventually."
    ek "No problem."

    scene g61 with fade                             # MC is sitting where Tiffany was. POV while looking at Erika. She's smiling.
    mc "Seems your opinion over her changed, after all."
    scene g61b with aass                            # Same as above, but Erika is with her mouth open
    ek "I never said anything bad about her. Only that she's a little arrogant."
    ek "That doesn't turn her a bad person, quite the contrary. After all everyone needs some confidence sometimes."
    ek "But it was funny that she licked your face."
    scene g61 with aass
    mc "Yeah. Who knows why she did that..."
    ek "Uhum~"
    mct "And of course she knows... I'm a such bad liar."
    scene g61b with aass
    ek "What happened yesterday?"
    scene g61 with aass
    mc "Nothing, I had to buy a new laptop and decided to take a walk on the beach. When I arrived home, Melissa and a friend had a wine and I decided to sleep afterwards."
    mc "What about you?"
    scene g61b with aass
    ek "Apart from studying, nothing special."
    ek "I had a talk with Mariya yesterday, she's a really nice girl, but a little shy."
    ek "But it was interesting to know that her father is a police chief."
    scene g61 with aass
    mc "I didn't know that. Maybe this is what counts as a \"High\"."
    scene g61b with aass
    ek "A high you're saying..."
    scene g61 with aass
    mc "Yeah, it was a talk about Mariya and her family I had with Melissa."
    mc "Honestly, I'm a little afraid to realize I don't know shit about her or her family."
    scene g61b with aass
    ek "It happens. I mean, I don't know jack shit about you either, apart from you coming from Old Town and inheriting a house here from your father."
    scene g61 with aass
    mc "Wait, really?"
    scene g61b with aass
    ek "Yeah. There's that thing with your ex-girlfriend, but I'm assuming you don't want to talk about it."
    scene g61 with aass
    mc "One day I will. It won't be easy, nor beautiful, for the both of us."
    scene g61b with aass
    ek "I can handle..."

    scene g62 with fade                     # A small variation of the scene above, Erika is doing anything else.
    ek "Ready to go to the Sorority later?"
    scene g62b with aass                    # Same as above, but with her mouth closed
    mc "I guess?"
    scene g62 with aass
    ek "Why the long face?"
    scene g62b with aass
    mc "I don't know... It's always troublesome entering into the Ladies' Den."
    scene g62 with aass
    ek "Afraid of a bunch of college girls?"
    scene g62b with aass
    mc "And you don't?"

    scene g62c with aass                     # Similar than before, but Erika looks slightly embarrassed by it
    ek "Haha! Maybe a little, but it was worse when I started."
    mc "Well, considering you're one of them, maybe it has a different weight for you."

    scene g62 with aass
    ek "That wouldn't mean we're bad people, right?"
    scene g62b with aass
    mc "I don't think so. But I wouldn't stick my neck out for it."
    scene g62 with aass
    ek "Fair enough."
    ek "But honestly, it's been a fun experience. I guess this makes up from all the experiences of the High School."
    scene g62b with aass
    mc "What experiences?"
    scene g62 with aass
    ek "That's the point: I had none."
    ek "I was a rather normal kid and had some few friends, but then I got ill. On that time when I was eight or nine, I don't remember exactly."
    ek "When I was sick and in the hospital, I had nothing to do most of the time when I wasn't undergoing treatment, so I decided to continue studying. Then, after I recovered, I was considered a nerd."
    ek "That, and the fact I was a late bloomer, made me lose a bunch of things from that time."
    scene g62b with aass
    mc "You definitely don't look like a nerd right now."
    scene g62 with aass
    ek "Thanks, but there's nothing wrong on being a nerd. People say they will inherit the Earth."
    ek "Anyway, what I like about the Sigmas is that they don't mind the past, they only care about the present. And, on the present, I'm an equal as any of them."
    scene g62b with aass
    mc "The fact that you're beautiful counts as well, right?"
    scene g62 with aass
    ek "Thanks, but no."
    ek "I have a feeling that, if people rated the girls from the sorority, I would be a 7. Maybe a 7.5 out of 10."
    ek "Our leader is a full 9, while the deputy leader is certainly a 10."
    ek "But things like this are subjective, so it doesn't really matter."
    play sound bell
    "*bell sounds*"

    scene g63 with dissolve                 # Erika is leaving from the table
    ek "Will you return home or wait for me?"
    mc "I don't know yet. Is the sorority far from here?"
    ek "It's in the end of the street. We'll have to turn in an specific path and walk slightly into a path in the woods. It's the first house at the right."
    mc "Okay, so maybe it's for the best if I stay around."
    mc "How long your classes will take?"
    ek "About three hours."
    mc "Well, not too bad. Maybe I'll have to occupy my time while waiting. Maybe watching a class or at the gym."
    ek "Good alternatives. I'll message you later."
    mc "Sure."
    stop music fadeout(5.0)

    scene g64 with dissolve                 # Erika is walking away, without looking back.
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()

label ch7afterlunch:
    mct "I guess I could visit Karen before going to the gym and give her the damned reader. But is it good idea to visit the dean so casually?"
    menu:
        "Yes[persistent.KoGa3WTChange]recommended by me":
            jump ch7meetingkaren
        "Straight to gym[persistent.KoGa3WTChange1](skip Karen scene)":
            jump ch7gym

label ch7meetingkaren:
    $ karencontent = True
    mct "Why not? If she really wanted that, maybe it will count some favorable points."
    play sound knocking
    "*Knocks*"
    kr "Enter!"
    play music waking fadeout 1.0 fadein 1.0 loop
    play sound dooropening
    scene g65 with dissolve                 # Karen and Cynthia, the girl from f95 are talking, both standing
                                            # If non-pov, MC is carrying the bag with the reader from f94
                                            # Karen is using a different cloth, a classy one (up to you to decide)
                                            # They are on Karen's office
                                            # Cynthia is holding some notes, while karen checks some with her
                                            # They don't pay attention to MC
    kr "It’s about time you showed up. You were lucky that the meeting with the members was postponed by three hours."
    mct "Huh?"
    kr "Well, it doesn't matter anyway. If the things keep progressing this way, I'll be able to say what I really think about the board soon."
    mc "Excuse me."

    play sound alert
    scene g66 with hpunch                   # Both Karen and Cinthia look at him, surprised.
    kr "Huh?"
    ct "Oh, god!"
    kr "Oh! It's you [mc]. What are you doing here?"
    mc "Sorry for startling you ladies, but you asked me to enter."
    kr "We were expecting someone else."
    mc "Like who?"
    kr "Just a teacher, you wouldn't know who it is."

    scene g67 with dissolve                 # Cynthia and Karen look at each other
    ct "Sorry, Doctor Black, but since the meeting won't happen for now, I'll prepare the presentation a bit more and take care of some other obligations."
    ct "I'll bring the notes as soon as I have them."
    kr "Okay, Cynthia, just make sure to have at least the main one and the balance from the past semester."
    ct "Sure."

    scene g68 with dissolve                 # Cynthia waves to MC
    ct "Good to see you again, sweetie. Don't be a stranger and stop by whenever you want to talk."
    kr "Of course."

    scene g69 with fade                     # Karen is looking at MC, with a neutral/serious expression
                                            # It doesn't matter where they are
    kr "Can I help you, Mr. Sunders?"
    mc "It's nothing important. I just passed by to see if you're good from yesterday."
    kr "I'm good, thank you."
    kr "Is that all?"
    mc "Not actually. Since yesterday you wanted the same gift I gave to Melissa, I'm here with a bag for you, and—"
    kr "You know this isn't appropriate, right?"
    stop music fadeout(10.0)
    mc "I'm sorry?"
    kr "It doesn't matter who you are, where you live or who you're on their tutelage, you won't have any benefits on this institution."
    mc "Hm? I didn't even think about that."
    kr "It's good that we're on the same terms then. But I'm afraid it's not a good time since I'm a really busy person."
    mct "What the hell? Who's this woman I'm talking to right now?"
    mct "Where's the bubbly, smiling and slightly incorrect persona from yesterday?"
    kr "Mr. Sunders?"
    mc "Yeah. That's all."
    mc "Sorry, but I'm afraid I wasn't thinking straight when I decided to knock at your door. The small meeting from yesterday gave me the wrong impression."
    kr "It's not a problem. Did you manage to fix your credentials?"
    mc "Not yet. But I'll go to Cynthia and fix it right away."
    kr "Just sit down and I'll take care of it myself. I'll need you to have your phone at hand, and I'll ask you to sign some papers."
    mc "Of course."

    scene black with dissolve
    mcr "From all the people I met during my life, Karen was the most enigmatic person of them."
    mcr "Not on the actual function she had on my life, that role is and will ever be with Meredith, but how her personality worked."
    mcr "Was she a sane person who pretended to be crazy or a crazy person who pretends to be sane?"
    mcr "Even these days I'm still confused, but what really mattered is that, in public spaces, she was always strict and professional, yet gentle."

    play music loveable fadeout 1.0 fadein 1.0 loop
    scene g70 with dissolve                 # Karen is looking at MC, with a neutral/positive expression this time
    kr "Okay, I guess we have everything we need now."
    kr "Did you ever decide on what major you're aiming at?"
    mc "Not yet. I think I have some time, after all the classes haven't even started for me yet."
    kr "You're right. Still, we have some taxes to pay and deals to fulfil, so we'll charge you with a small convenience tax right now, a matter of a few dollars, and when you decide on what you want, we'll charge accordingly."
    mc "Seems reasonable. Thank you Doctor Black."
    kr "My pleasure."
    kr "Do you decide which password you'll have for the dependencies of the college?"
    mc "Do you have any limits or requirements to fulfil?"
    kr "Just the first thing you could think."
    mc "Okay. So I'll decide for \"DontForget021420xx\"."
    kr "Interesting choice. Mind if I ask why?"
    mc "It's the day I died for the first time."
    kr "Oh..."
    kr "I don't know what to say."
    mc "It's on the past, so don't worry."

    scene g71 with dissolve                 # MC is leaving Karen's office
                                            # Karen is with a neutral/surprised face, while he's leaving.
    mc "Thanks for your hard work, Doctor Black. Have a good day."
    kr "Have a good day as well. Please send Melissa my regards."
    mc "I will. Could you please do the same to Karen for me?"
    kr "What?"
    mc "You don't need to say anything, just tell her I had a nice evening yesterday."
    kr ".{w}.{w}."
    kr "Okay, I will."
    mc "Thank you."
    mc "Now if you excuse me..."
    stop music fadeout(2.5)

    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()

label ch7gym:
    play music [ "audio/music/funkretroupbeat.ogg", "audio/music/rockfitnessworkout.ogg", "audio/music/stylishfunk.mp3"] fadein 13.0 fadeout 07.0
    scene g72 with dissolve                 # MC is on the gym. You can reuse the d89 scene and repropose in somehow.
                                            # MC is using the same training clothes
    mct "It got really easier, Tiffany really knows what she was talking about."
    mct "I wonder if I should try lifting or not."
    mct "I could try, at least."

    scene g73 with fade                     # MC is doing a biceps concentration curl
                                            # He's using a large dumbbell
    mct "Okay, let's try this. It shouldn't be too hard."
    mct "One, two, three and go."
    mc "*Ngh*"
    ".{w}.{w}."
    mc "*Urgh*"
    mct "This shit doesn't move..."
    scene g73 with vpunch
    mc "*ARGH*"
    mc "Fuck. It doesn't work..."
    mc "Let's try another."

    scene g73b with fade                     #Same as before, but the previous dumbbell is on the ground and MC is holding a smaller one
    mct "Let's try this one, it doesn't seem too difficult."
    mc "*Ngh*"
    mct "Fuck! Again"
    mc "*UGH*"
    mct "I'm probably doing something wrong."
    mct "Let's push with the shoulders."
    scene g73b with vpunch
    mc "ARGH!"
    mct "It's useless. Let's try a newer one."

    scene g73c with fade                     # Same as previous ones, but the other two dumbbells are on the ground and MC is holding a really small one."
    mct "And this is where all my pride ends..."
    mct "It shouldn't be too hard, right? Tiff makes this look so easy..."
    mct "Let's try to be gentle. Slowly and steady."
    mct "One, two and go."

    scene g73d with dissolve                # Same as 73c, but MC lifts the thing.
    mc "*Urgh*"
    mct "What the hell? Even the smallest one feels heavy, for some reason."

    scene g73c with aass
    mct "It seems like you just don't become an athlete overnight."

    scene g73c with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g73d with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g73c with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g73d with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g73c with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g73d with aass
    mc "*Humpft*"
    mct "How many reps should I do?"
    mct "That day, Tiffany did 25 reps in four sessions on average."
    scene g73c with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g73d with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g73c with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g73d with aass
    mct "And I'll have to change the arm."
    mct "No, that wouldn't work. Let's limitate to 10."
    scene g73c with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g73d with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g73c with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g73d with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g73c with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g73d with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g73c with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g73d with aass
    mct "And now with the other arm."

    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()

    scene g74 with aass                     # POV, MC is doing a dumbbell bench press
                                            # The dumbbells aren't too big, just bigger than the past one he managed to lift
    mct "This, otherwise doesn't seem too hard."

    scene g74b with aass                    # Same as before, but MC lifts the dumbbells
    mct "Yeah, no at all. It's even fun to do."
    mct "Maybe it has something to do with my old habit of climbing trees."

    scene g74 with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g74b with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g74 with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g74b with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g74 with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g74b with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g74 with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g74b with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g74 with aass
    $ renpy.pause()

    scene g74 with aass
    mct "I won't lose too much time on this, I'll keep at 3x10 reps."
    scene g74b with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g74 with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g74b with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g74 with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g74b with aass
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g74 with aass
    $ renpy.pause()

    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()

label ch7aftertraining:
    scene g75 with dissolve                     # MC is with a towel around his neck, he looks at the pool
                                                # There's some people around
    mct "Maybe I should try it?"
    mct "I mean, unless there's any rule of underwear."
    mct "Why not? I could try to do some laps."
    mct "I'll ask Meg after a quick shower."
    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()

    scene g76 with dissolve                     # MC is in the front of the pool, ready to jump
                                                # He's using a swimwear
    mct "I still have some fatigue from the double training I had, so let's not overdo this."
    mct "A single lap, from one end of the pool to the other and back. Two, if I don't get too tired."

    scene g77 with vpunch                       # MC jumps in the pool.
    $ renpy.pause()
    play sound splash
    scene g78 with vpunch                       # MC is swimming underwater
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g79 with dissolve                     # MC is closer to the end of the pool
    mct "So far so good. Quite relaxing."
    mct "It's almost like I'm flying. Jeremy's pool is too small for something like that."
    mct "The pool at home isn't big enough either. That one is more for relaxing on a hot day."
    scene g80 with dissolve                     # MC touches his hand in the edge of the pool while still on the water
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g81 with dissolve                     # MC goes back and swims toward to the the other end
    mct "Not bad at all. If things continue like that, maybe I'll be able to go for a few more laps."
    mct "Let's see how it goes."
    scene g82 with dissolve                     # MC reaches to the other end of the pool, with his hand outside the water, he sees a feet with a painted nail on it.
                                                # It's Meg (I sent you the shape fix of her, it mixes the two characters you made)
                                                # She's using this bikini, in the black material >>> http://www.renderosity.com/rr/mod/bcs/index.php?ViewProduct=150764
                                                # She isn't using makeup right now
    mc "Uwaaah!"
    mc "Huh?"
    mg "Hey there, Phelps!"

    scene g83 with dissolve                     # Meg looks at MC, smiling, showing her incredible body, mouth closed
    mc "Hey Meg, what are you doing here?"
    scene g83b with aass                        # Same as above, mouth open
    mg "I'm on my break, and I saw you're training in the past hour and a half and I'm really proud of your efforts."
    mg "Since I can't exactly leave now, I thought we could swim together, what do you think?"
    scene g83 with aass
    mc "That could be cool, jump in!"
    scene g83b with aass
    mg "Okay, let me just put some stuff away and—"

    scene g84 with vpunch                     # POV, Meg jumps over MC, on the intention of dive on the water next to him.
    mc "Holy hell!"

    play sound splash
    scene black with vpunch
    $ renpy.pause

    scene g85 with dissolve                     # Meg, with her wet hair, approaches to MC swimming and talking
    mg "So, how's your goal?"
    scene g85b with aass                        # Same as above, mouth closed
    mc "Mh?"
    scene g85 with aass
    mg "Are you swimming just for fun or do you have an objective to fulfil?"
    scene g85b with aass
    mc "Nothing on this extent, I'm just having fun and relaxing."
    mc "I did a small goal on crossing and returning this pool at least once and I'm wondering if I could do it again."
    scene g85 with aass
    mg "Do you want to do a race?"
    scene g85b with aass
    mc "I wish, but if I'm honest, I'm not very good at swimming."
    scene g85 with aass
    mg "That's too bad then, I was eager to make a bet."
    scene g85b with aass
    mc "Oh, what were you up for betting?"
    scene g85 with aass
    mg "I'll let that to your imagination."
    mg "For now, follow me."

    scene g86 with vpunch                       # Meg is swimming in front of MC, underwater, she's with her open legs, being possible to see her lady parts covered by the bikini
                                                # She's a little distant, giving the impression she's swimming fast
    mct "Whoa, she's fast!"
    mct "Definitely not a good idea challenging her."
    mct "Let's try not to be a complete embarrassment."

    scene g87 with dissolve                     # Side by side with Meg, they both reach at the end of the pool and touching the wall, mouth open
    mg "5.5 seconds. Not too bad."
    mg "Are you sure you aren't a very good swimmer?"
    scene g87b with aass                        # Same as above, mouth closed
    mc "I am. I lived in an apartment most of my life."
    scene g87 with aass
    mg "It's a surprise. You're way better than I thought."
    scene g87b with aass
    mc "And yet, you still were ahead of me for almost six seconds."
    scene g87 with aass
    mg "I am not the standard for anyone."
    mg "Let's go back."

    scene g88 with dissolve                     # Meg swims in front of mc, going back to the other end of the pool
                                                # Similar to g85, it's possible to see her ass and such
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g89 with dissolve                     # Both of them reach at the end of the pool, touching the wall
                                                # She smiles, while looking at him, mouth open
    mg "Nice work. 4.3 this time."
    scene g89b with aass                        # Same as before, but, mouth closed
    mc "I just tried to follow your lead."
    scene g89 with aass
    mg "It's good, regardless. I think you could move your feet a little more."
    scene g89b with aass
    mc "I got afraid of diving."
    scene g89 with aass
    mg "So you don’t know how to swim, because learning to float is one of the basic things taught at swimming school."
    mg "It's okay. You have time, and I can teach you later. It could save your life someday."
    scene g89b with aass
    mc "Alright cool."
    mc "One more time?"
    scene g89 with aass
    mg "Yeah."

    scene g86 with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g87b with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g88 with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g86 with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g87b with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g88 with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()
    scene g90 with dissolve                     # Meg and MC side by side, underwater, swimming
                                                # You can put MC behind her and focus on her body, if you want
    $ renpy.pause()

    stop music fadeout(5.0)
    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()
label ch7afterswimming:
    scene g91 with dissolve                     # MC and Meg are outside the pool, next to other people and/or next to some gym equipment
                                                # She's with her gym clothes, same from d88, but with her hair wet and with her bikini top below her gym top.
                                                # Mouth open
    mg "Nice work. We were almost by side in the last lap."
    scene g91b with aass
    mc "Thanks for the tips. Although I'm pretty sure you were holding yourself."
    scene g91 with aass
    mg "Nah, I was just relaxing. If it was a competition, I would put some real effort on it."
    scene g91b with aass
    mc "Where did you learn to swim like that?"
    scene g91 with aass
    mg "My father, bless his soul. The time in the Swimming Club helped as well."
    scene g91b with aass
    mc "So you studied here."
    scene g91 with aass
    mg "More or less, but it doesn't matter."
    mg "Are you hungry? Come, I'll buy you an açaí bowl to replenish your energies."
    scene g91b with aass
    mc "Thanks, Meg, but I'll have to pass since I need to meet a friend. Hope you don't mind."
    scene g91 with aass
    mg "It's okay. I'll be here if you want to swim again sometime."
    scene g91b with aass
    mc "Thank you."

    scene black with dissolve

label ch7erikaafterhours:
    mcr "I've finished the training just in time to meet Erika. She was waiting for me next to the College's entrance."
    mcr "We give a small greeting and we started to move."

    play sound ambiencestreet fadeout 1.0 fadein 1.0 loop
    scene g92 with dissolve                     # Non-POV, environmental scene
                                                # MC and Erika are walking side-by-side on the street
                                                # This is the street they're walking >>> https://www.renderhub.com/shredder/suburban-neighbourhood-street-for-daz
                                                # Put them in the beginning of the street, but remove the glossiness from the ground
                                                # Erika is carrying a bag on her back or something
                                                # If possible to see her face, she's with a neutral expression

    mc "Sorry, I lost the track of time."
    ek "Did you have sex with Tiffany?"
    mct "Wow, without beating around the bush. I guess I won't be able to avoid talking about this anymore."
    mc "I did."
    ek "Did you like it?"
    mc "Can't say I didn't."
    ek "Why didn't you tell me?"
    mc "I was just uncertain on how should I enter on that subject, or how badly you would react by it."
    ek "Starting with \"Hey Erika! Good morning. Oh, by the way, I'm having sex with one of the most desirable women in college\" would help a little."
    mc "I didn't plan, if that's what you want to know. It just happened during that thunderstorm on Sunday."
    ek "I see..."
    mc "How are you feeling about that?"

    scene g93 with dissolve                     # Down the street. Put something to give some variation on the scene, like a car passing by, a family around or whatever
    ek "I don't know. Maybe I should've been angrier about it, but I'm not. After all, we're friends. With some benefits, but still friends."
    ek "It was obvious that Tiff went to me trying to check her competition, but she was on her right anyway. On her place I would do the same."
    ek "Hell, she even was trying to mark her territory on you by licking your cheek. It was funny to see."
    ek "Honestly, I can't deny that I have this feeling of being cheated deep down, but I guess I don't have the right to feel that way. You aren't my boyfriend anyway, and I know our relationship isn't usual."
    ek "I like to spend time with you, but I understand that you have your life to live, same as me."
    mc "Do you want me to stop seeing her?"
    ek "It wouldn't be fair. Neither with you or with her. And she's nice enough to maintain a friendship."
    ek "And as a defender of freedom, I need to be reasonable. You’re living your college days to the fullest, so I can’t and won’t stop you."
    ek "But it was really horrible to learn this from her. You wouldn't be happy to learn from someone that I used to give blowjobs on anyone in a public bathroom, right?"
    mc "That didn't happen, right?"
    ek "Of course not, you're the only man I ever did anything remotely close to sex."
    mc "I see... So no."
    ek "Exactly."
    ek "So, if you're seeing someone else, don't lie or avoid the subject. I'm a big girl, I can make my own decisions."
    ek "But, if down the road, being together makes sense to you, I'd like you to focus your attention on me. Exclusively, I mean."
    mc "That's completely fair."
    ek "Good. Is she beautiful?"
    mc "You know she is?."
    ek "I mean naked."
    mc "Oh!"
    mc "Well, yes, she is. A fit girl with large boobs and ass. I don't think anyone would think she isn't."
    mc "Why?"
    ek "Well, I was thinking about the situation while I was in class and in a way to end the things with you as fast as I could."

    scene g94 with dissolve                     # Continue down on the street. If showing her face now, she's smiling
    ek "But then, when I realized, I was just thinking on how hot she is and I started to understand you. If I was in your place, I would jump on her as well."
    mc "And will you do that?"
    ek "Of course not. She doesn't give the vibes."
    ek "And even if she had, talking to her feels like talking to a big sister. I wouldn't feel comfortable with it."
    ek "And honestly, apart from one girl I've met by chance, I don't feel the same vibes I feel with you with anyone around here."
    mc "Which girl?"
    ek "I don't know her name. She was just a random girl I met during some of my classes. She has an incredible smile."
    mc "That works. What if I try to help you with her?"
    ek "Why?"
    mc "I have a feeling I owe you that since you're being comprehensible with the Tiffany matter."
    ek "I'll have to think about it."
    mc "Sure, no problem. If I get lucky enough, I'll get threesomes regularly."
    ek "Hahaha! Shut up, [mc]!"

    stop sound fadeout(5.0)

    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()

label ch7sororitybeginning:
    scene g95 with dissolve                     # MC and Erika are in front or inside this house >>> https://www.daz3d.com/classy-house
                                                # Remove the walls that surround the house.
                                                # They're meeting these two girls from e5, a3 and such. They look and Erika, smiling, trying to look innocent
                                                # They're using short/relaxing clothes, girl next door type, without shoes
                                                # Use an nature hdri in a blurred version, 1k, 2k or something. Suggestion >>> https://polyhaven.com/a/moonless_golf
    play music [ "audio/music/evening.mp3", "audio/music/afternoon.mp3", "audio/music/nightparty.mp3" ] fadein 13.0 fadeout 07.0
    ek "Please, feel yourself welcomed, but not too welcomed, otherwise they will eat you alive."
    mc "Thanks I guess."
    unkw "What is this Erin?"
    unkw "It's a boy, Val."
    vl "What's a boy doing here, Erin?"
    er "I don't know, he looks lost."
    vl "He isn't lost, dumbass! He's with Keka."
    er "Keka brought a boy! I want to taste him!"
    vl "Me too, Erin. But he looks skinny, maybe just right for one of us."
    er "Maybe we could divide him by half. I pick the part below the belt!"
    vl "No, that's mine. After all, you're pretty capable of being satisfied with mouth, pecs and fingers."
    er "Maybe we could divide him vertically, so we both will be satisfied."
    vl "No, Keka needs to eat first, and we can enjoy some flesh after she finishes."
    mc "Err..."
    ek "Don't pay attention to those clowns, they do that to everyone."
    "*Giggles*"
    ek "Girls, this is [mc], he's the boy I've mentioned before."
    ervl "Hiii, Erika's boooy~"
    mc "Hello. No rollers this time, it seems."
    vl "We at home after all. And the weather is been unpredictable for keeping rolling all the time."
    er "It's a surprise that you remember us."
    mc "You're both too remarkable to just get unnoticed like that."
    mc "Also, it helps when you're appearing everywhere we are."
    er "Erika's boy looked at your fat ass, Val."
    vl "No. He looked at your fat ass, mine is tight and firm."
    er "No, I have the tightest ass from this whole place."
    vl "Wanna bet, swede?"
    er "You're on, Brazilian farce!"

    scene g96 with vpunch                       # Erin and Valentina lay down her clothes and show their asses to MC and Erika
                                                # Valentina (the braided girl) is with her panties on, while Erin (the blonde) shows her pussy to both
    vl "There, Erika's boy! Who has the best ass?"
    mc "Holy hell!"
    vl "Hey, you're cheating, bitch!"
    er "I'm not. We didn't define rules and no underwear can contain the majesty of my ass!"
    vl "Alright! Two can play this game, bitch!"

    scene g96b with vpunch                      # Valentina removes her panties as well
    mc "Holy fuck!"
    vl "See? I'm winning!"
    er "Let's see who will win when I start to twerk!"

    scene g96c with vpunch                      # Erika slaps one of the girl's asses
    play sound slap
    "*slap*"
    er "Ouch! Hihihi!"
    ek "Alright, bitches, that's enough. He's barely in the house and you're already throwing yourselves at him."
    ek "Let the poor guy breathe a little. Or at least wait until I leave to go for the restroom or something."
    vl "Not fair, Keka. I want one as well. You don't mind, right, [mc]?"
    ek "Don't force it or I'll make him spank your ass not the way you want, but the way I want."
    "*giggles*"
    unkw "What's all this commotion here?"

    scene g97 with dissolve                     # A girl is coming down from the stairs, she's Sandra (I sent her to you before in a txt file)
                                                # She has bigger breasts, and needs to look serious, but gentle.
                                                # She's been accompained by Donna (I sent you the txt file as well)
                                                # They look curious about the commotion
    ek "Hi Mother. It's just an unexpected ass competition. The Vigils are poking each other again."
    unkw "I wish I was surprised by that."
    unkw "Is it him?"
    ek "Yes. This is [mc], the friend I've mentioned before."
    unkw "Oh! That's nice!"

    scene g98 with dissolve                     # Sandra goes to MC, and gives him a handshake. The other girl Donna observes the situation
    unkw "Hello [mc]. My name is Alexsandra Dimitrieva Sergeevna, but you can call me Sandra if you want."
    mc "Hello Sandra. Nice to meet you."
    sd "The pleasure is all mine. A little bird can't stop talking about you."
    mc "All bad things, I hope."
    sd "Definitely."
    mc "Did we ever saw each other?"
    sd "Not that I remember."
    mc "It's probably an impression."
    sd "Probably."

    scene g99 with dissolve                     # Sandra apoints to the other girl.
    sd "This is Donna, she's responsible for the finances of our place."
    mc "Nice to meet you, Donna."
    dn "Hi. Likewise."
    sd "She's a little shy, but once she gets to know you better, you'll never be able to get her to shut up."
    play sound dooropening
    "*Door Opens*"

    scene g100 with dissolve                    # The girl Irina, appears next to the fridge, carrying something to eat and drink
    unkw "What's happening here? Who's this?"
    ek "The guy I've mentioned before, [mc]."
    ek "And this is Irina, she's the responsible for supervising the dares I have to do."
    mc "Hello?"
    ir "Hi. You look skinner than I was expecting."
    mct "What the hell does that mean?"
    ir "I'll be at the TV if you need me."
    sd "Won't you stay and entertain our guest?"
    ir "Nah, I'm good. And I'm eager to watch \"Around the World in 80 Bites\" since I finish my classes."
    sd "Suit yourself."
    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()

    scene g101 with dissolve                        # MC, Erika, Sandra and Donna are sitting on the couch
    mc "You girls have a nice place here."
    sd "Thank you. It belongs to Easter and House Fundings, but it's been in the hands of the Sorority since the 70s."
    sd "We have the perpetual right to live here as long as we take good care of the house. They do an inspection every 2 years."
    mc "The sorority is older than I was expecting."
    sd "Maybe it's even older, because we lost some of the documents prior to 1960."
    sd "The only concrete thing is that I'm the 47th generation of the Sigma Iota Zeta."
    dn "And I'm the 49th."
    vl "48th here, bitches!"
    mc "Interesting. How does this generation thing work?"
    dn "Each generation represents the year the person entered college. I'm the 49th, and Sandra is the 47th, so that means she was here two years before I arrived."
    mc "I think I get it."
    mc "What will be your generation, Erika?"
    ek "If everything goes well, I'll be the 50th."
    mc "It's a pretty big number. I hope everything works out for you."
    mc "Who's the oldest sorority member around?"
    dn "Kirsten decided to stay with us for the entire medical course. She's the 45th generation."
    sd "Where is she, by the way?"
    dn "She has lab classes today, so she'll only return in the morning."
    sd "Another one. Makes sense."
    sd "It seems it will be only the seven of us here today."
    mc "How many girls live here?"
    sd "Right now, fifteen. Without counting the pledgers, nine. Twelve, eventually."
    mc "I wonder how difficult is to take care of everyone basic necessities here."
    sd "This is Donna's magic, with the help of Val and Erin."
    mc "The girls that were showing their bare asses? I wonder how chaotic this could be."
    ervl "Hey!"
    sd "Less than you're expecting."

    scene g102 with dissolve                # Small variation with Sandra, she looks at MC with an interested expression, while her legs are crossed
                                            # Donna is at her side, also looking at MC
    sd "Now, tell me [mc]. What are you studying for?"
    mc "I'm not sure yet. Maybe I should try to follow in my father's footsteps, who knows."
    sd "And what he does for a living?"
    mc "He passed away recently, but he was a civil engineer and lawyer."
    sd "Sorry for asking."
    mc "It's okay. He's resting now."
    mc "What about you?"
    sd "I'm in a joint degree on education and psychology with a focus on sexology, aiming to become a teacher."
    mc "Interesting."
    mc "Does that mean that that—"
    sd "If I have as much sex as some people imagine? I wish, but no."
    sd "But it's interesting to see the roots of human behaviour in the people I encounter every day."
    sd "Donna here, for example, likes hairy guys."

    scene g102b with aass                   # Same as above, but Donna looks at Sandra with a disgusting face
                                            # Sandra smiles back
    dn "Ewww Sandra. If you keep saying stuff like that, people will start to believe."
    sd "Hahaha, sorry. But since you never dated anyone, I'm assuming you aren't interested in anything sexual or romantic with anyone, so I'm just teasing you."
    dn "I just didn't find the right guy yet. Also, thanks for my course, I don't really have the time for that."
    mc "What are you studying?"

    scene g102 with dissolve
    dn "Microbiology."
    mc "Yeah, seems hard."
    dn "It's way easier than it looks, but it's really tiring."
    sd "Don't believe in her. You're probably talking to one of the most intelligent students from RVU."
    dn "Hah, I really wish, but no. Some of the newer students are way better than I'll ever be."
    dn "This new girl from the medicine course isn't just intelligent, she's brilliant. In any aspect I could think."

    scene g102c with aass                       # Same as 102b, but Donna and Sandra look at each other
    sd "SIZ-tier?"
    dn "Yes."
    sd "And why she isn't here?"
    dn "Step-Mother tried, but she couldn't convince her."
    sd "Try to estabilish an minimum of connection, I don't want the Zetas close to a potential Sigma."
    sd "What's her name?"
    dn "Mariya."
    mc "Oh!"

    scene g102 with aass
    sd "What is it?"
    ek "Mariya is his roommate. I've also met her a couple of times; she's a pretty sweet girl."
    sd "That's good. [mc], could you talk to her? At least give our phone number to her?"
    mc "Sure, I'll try to make a bridge for you. What's the number?"
    sd "You can use Belladonna's number, I know you have it with you."
    mc "Alrightyo, I'll see what I can do."
    mc "And who's Belladonna, by the way?"
    sd "I am."

    scene g102d with aass                        # Same as g102, Donna talks
    dn "I am."

    scene g103 with aass                        # Valentina is doing something somewhere close to them
    vl "I am."

    scene g104 with aass                        # Erin is doing something different than Valentina somewhere close to them as well
    er "I am."

    scene g105 with vpunch                      # Irina is sitting on the TV room, screaming while looking at TV
    ir "{size=+10}I AM!{/size}"

    scene g102 with dissolve
    mc "Talking about collective minds..."
    sd "What we mean is that Belladonna isn't a person. It's an entity."
    sd "Sometimes it could be one of us, sometimes it could be all of us, and sometimes, none of us."
    sd "We just prefer to let her mystique continue through the years. Since the legend has endured for decades, I don't think there's a big reason for it to dissipate into thin air."
    mc "Makes sense, I think. I was just thinking if I could message her for some Late Night Talking sometimes."

    scene g102e with aass                       # Donna looks away and giggles
                                                # Sandra looks at her smiling, but pissed
    dn "*Giggles*"
    sd "Stop revealing yourself, dumbass!"
    dn "Sorry Mother, I wasn't expecting."
    sd "Well, it will be you who will have to deal with the Step-Mother anyway."
    mc "Who's that?"

    scene g102 with dissolve
    sd "The Deputy Leader. Since I'm in my senior year, she'll be the one to take care of things when I'm gone."
    sd "I'll miss this place, but I'm ready to become a Saint now."
    mc "A saint you say..."
    sd "Yes. A Saint is a designation for an Alumna after leaving our grounds. They even have to write a small chapter in our Bible about their own journey here for us to eternalize in our records."
    mc "Interesting. When this start to happen?"
    sd "Around forty years ago. Why?"
    mct "This could help in solving some of the mysteries. I need to investigate it further."
    mc "Can I take a look into this?"
    sd "Of course not."
    mc "Why?"
    sd "The obvious reason, Erika's boy. You aren't a member."
    sd "Well, maybe we could make an exception if you become a Brother."
    mc "A brother, you say..."
    mc "Okay, and what does a brother do in a sorority?"
    sd "It shouldn't concern you. At least for now."
    sd "Erika, can I talk with you for a second?"
    ek "Sure."
    sd "Thank you."
    sd "And you [mc], make yourself comfortable while we talk."
    mc "Not a problem."
    sd "Sisters, follow me."
    stop music fadeout(5.0)
    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()

label ch7mcbianca:
    scene g106 with dissolve                            # Non-pov, over the shoulder. MC is sitting on the couch, while he's looking at the ground, thinking.
                                                        # At his side, it needs to have space for someone sitting
    mct "It seems this whole thing wasn't useless after all."
    mct "Considering that Melissa and Karen used to be members, and there's a physical record about their trajectory here."
    play sound dooropening
    "*Door opening*"
    mct "If I remember correctly, Melissa mentioned she has always lived in her house since it belonged to her old landlady."
    mct "But maybe there's something to it. When people realize they'll be putting their memoirs somewhere to be eternalized for posterity, they tend to be more sincere than usual."
    mct "Especially considering there's some kind of mystery surrounding the cited experience."

    scene g106b with dissolve                           # Exactly the same as above, but Bianca (sent to you the txt file) sits at the mc's side, way closer than it should've been with someone who they don't know.
                                                        # Put her phone on her back, between her butt and her shorts
    mct "I just wonder if—"
    mct ".{w}.{w}."

    scene g107 with dissolve                            # MC looks at the girl, she needs to have a curious yet slightly confused expression on her.
    play music sexybeats fadeout 1.0 fadein 1.0 loop
    mct "Who is this?"
    mct "Probably another sorority member, but she's way too closer than any normal person should be."
    mct "And what the hell are those clothes? It seems she was outside... But those clothes are way more skimpy than any girl should wear on the streets."
    mct "Well, we're in a large private area, so maybe she was just on the yard, who knows."

    scene g107b with aass                               # The girl opens her mouth
    unkw "Who are you, mister?"
    scene g107 with aass
    mct "What the hell is this voice? It's like she's forcing her pitch to look younger than she should?"
    mc "Oh, hey! I'm [mc], and you?"
    scene g107b with aass
    unkw "I'm Bianca. Nice to meet you?"
    scene g107 with aass
    if erikabiancahook == True:
        mct "So this was the girl Erika was talking about..."
        mct "Funny, she mentioned this Bianca was somewhat slutty, but I wasn't expecting this."
        mct "This girl looks like she comes from a porn video cover."
        mct "And who the hell ends an introduction phrase with a question mark?"
        pass
    mct "Let's see where this goes..."
    mc "Nice too meet you too."
    scene g107b with aass
    bn "You're on my spot."
    scene g107 with aass
    mc "What spot?"
    scene g107b with aass
    bn "Here. I use this place on the house to lay down and rest after a tiring day."
    scene g107 with aass
    mc "My bad then, I'll get out of your way."
    scene g107b with aass
    bn "It's not a big deal anyway. You can stay if you want, since I need to take a shower."
    scene g107c with aass                       # Same as previous one, but Bianca looks turns her eyes above, and makes a little puck, in a pensive expression, mouth closed
    bn "I just need to find where I put my phone before that..."
    bn "Wanna help me?"
    mc "Okay, where did you put?"
    bn "I don't know, it's around here somewhere."
    bn "Pay attention to your surroundings while I take a look further."

    scene g108 with vpunch                    # POV, The girl is all fours on the ground, while MC looks at her ass
    bn "I swear it was around here somewhere."
    mct "What the—"
    mct "That's a fucking nice ass."
    mct "What the hell is going on with the girls in this sorority?"
    bn "Did you find it?"
    # scene g108anim with dissolve              #(Animation of the scene above, Biance shakes her ass horizontally)

    $ biancaassshaking = 0
label ch7biancaassshake:
    if biancaassshaking >= 1:
        mc "I'm sorry?"
        bn "The phone, did you find it?"
    else:
        bn "What about it now?"
    menu:
        mct "Should I tell her that her phone is on her back?"
        "Yes[persistent.KoGa3WTChange1](choose last)":
            jump ch7biancaphonefound
        "Not yet[persistent.KoGa3WTChange1](choose first)":
            $ biancaassshaking += 1
            mc "Not yet, but I feel we're close."
            mc "Keep searching."
            bn "Yes sir!"
            jump ch7biancaassshake

label ch7biancaphonefound:
    scene g108 with dissolve
    mc "Yes, it's right here, on your back."
    bn "Oh thank you [mc], could you grab it for me?"
    mc "Are you sure about that?"
    bn "Yes, it will be a great help. I think I forgot I put it there, since these shorts don't have pockets."
    mct "Not even sure if this could be called shorts anymore, but still..."
    mc "Alright then."

    scene g109 with dissolve                    # POV, MC is with her phone on his hand, while Bianca looks at it with a disappointed face
                                                # They're back at the sofa, in the same place as g107
    mc "Here it is."
    bn "Awwwww~"
    mc "Mh? Are you lamenting that I've found the phone for you?"

    scene g109b with dissolve                   # Same as above, but Bianca looks at MC and smiles, mouth open
                                                # No more phone of MC's hands on the image.
    bn "No, of course not."
    bn "I thank you for that. Sometimes I have lost it for hours and only remember where is it when someone calls me."

    scene g109c with aass                       # Same as g109, but Bianca is with her mouth closd
    mc "Let him who has never lost their phone and found it in a strange place cast the first stone."

    scene g109b with aass
    bn "Yeah, but that happens with more freq..."
    bn "Fretquenly..."
    bn "Freck-quenty."
    bn "Ehhh..."

    scene g109c with aass
    mc "Frequently?"

    scene g109b with aass
    bn "Yes, thank you!"
    bn "That happens more frequently with me than I want."

    scene g109d with aass                       # Same as previous ones, but Bianca does an expression similar to this, respecting the Daz studio limits
                                                # https://stock.adobe.com/br/images/illustration-of-embarrassed-young-man-with-hand-behind-head-smiling-and-blushing/247385479
    bn "I'm such a klutz!"
    mc "Haha, really?"
    bn "Yeah, I'm trying to get better though, but it's not easy."
    bn "I think I never lost my head because it's attached to my neck."
    mct "I've never thought I would ever meet an airhead in my life, but here we are."
    mct "I guess sometimes the appearances match their behaviour, after all..."

    scene g110 with fade                    # Observing the situation from distance, Donna and Sandra are talking to each other
                                            # They have serious/worried expressions
    dn "{size=-10}Hey, look at that.{/size}"
    sd "{size=-10}Oh my God, really she doesn't lose any time.{/size}"
    sd "{size=-10}Why the hell is she here? I thought she would've been on lab today.{/size}"
    dn "{size=-10}She mentioned she is already in the final phase of her assignment.{/size}"
    sd "{size=-10}God damn, really? Isn't that thing due in mid October?{/size}"
    dn "{size=-10}You know how she is.{/size}"
    dn "{size=-10}She mentioned yesterday she was inspired. It seems now she'll just keep polishing the notes in the best way she can.{/size}"
    dn "{size=-10}Should we intervene? She's already doing that thing.{/size}"
    sd "{size=-10}Let's see how it goes first.{/size}"

    scene g109b with fade
    bn "What are you doing here?"
    scene g109c with aass
    mc "Waiting for a friend. Seems the other girls are talking about something on closed doors."
    scene g109b with aass
    bn "Really? I wasn't aware we would have reunion today."
    scene g109c with aass
    mc "Apparently it was a last minute thing. And it also seems most of the members aren't here today."
    scene g109b with aass
    bn "It makes sense then."
    bn "That will teach me not to spend all my time at the arcade."
    scene g109c with aass
    mc "Arcade? Surprising."
    scene g109b with aass
    bn "Why?"
    scene g109c with aass
    mc "With all the respect, you don't look like someone who would spend any minute in a place like that."
    scene g109b with aass
    bn "It was something I inherited from my father. He was a legend of Urban Warriors."
    bn "And even it wasn't the case, Arcades are one of the coolest places of the world to hang out."
    bn "Have you ever tried?"
    scene g109c with aass
    mc "No, but if you're saying, I'll believe."
    scene g109b with aass
    bn "You should try sometime. There's one on the Thessalonian road that you could like."
    scene g109c with aass
    mc "I'll take a look when I have the time. I just hope I'll be able to remember."
    scene g109b with aass
    bn "What do you like to do in your free time?"
    scene g109c with aass
    mc "Nothing too fancy. I like to spend time with my friends, read, watch movies, play videogames and guitar."
    scene g109b with aass
    bn "And what's your favorite musical style?"
    scene g109c with aass
    mc "Nothing in specific. I like rock and roll, jazz, blues, metal, disco and a bunch of others."
    mc "Basically, anything that has some personality."
    scene g109b with aass
    bn "My father used to be a roadie, but then he decided to renovate my great-grandfather's farm after he got married."
    bn "He kept promising me that he would teach me how to play guitar, but in the end, he never did. Maybe he thought it wasn't a girl's thing."
    scene g109c with aass
    mc "He has a very limited perspective."
    scene g109b with aass
    bn "I'll survive. Already survived twenty years of him, I can survive another two or three."
    bn "Do you know how compose as well?"
    scene g109c with aass
    mc "I tried, but it's a little more complicated than that, I have a terrible understanding of music theory."
    scene g109b with aass
    bn "But at least you know the accords?"
    scene g109c with aass
    mc "Yeah, that's pretty easy."
    scene g109b with aass
    bn "Okay, then. Could you teach me?"
    scene g109c with aass
    mc "Do you really need someone to teach you to play simple guitar accords?"
    scene g109d with aass
    bn "I don't. But I thought that sharing experiences would be the easiest way to improve in a short period of time."
    bn "If you give me your address, I can visit you and you can teach me everything you know. My nights are free, anyway."
    scene g109c with aass
    mc "If you're interested, we can see what we can do."
    bn "*Giggles*"

    scene g110 with dissolve
    dn "{size=-10}That laugh...{/size}"
    sd "{size=-10}Yeah. Like a rattlesnake preparing to attack a cute, small, and innocent rabbit.{/size}"
    dn "{size=-10}She already has one foot in his den. It won't take long for him to completely let his guard down.{/size}"
    sd "{size=-10}We can't let that happen. Erika's boy needs to be untouched for the stuff that will happen later.{/size}"
    dn "{size=-10}And what do we do?{/size}"
    sd "{size=-10}The obvious, we intervene.{/size}"
    sd "{size=+10}HEY BEEBEE-BOOBOO!{/size}"
    sd "{size=+10}Erika's boy!{/size}"
    bn "{size=+10}Oh!{/size}"

    scene g111 with dissolve                        # Bianca gets up from the couch and changes her posture from airhead to a normal/serious woman
    stop music fadeout(5.0)
    bn "Sorry for disrespecting you."
    mct "Mh?"
    bn "I should've known better that you wouldn't be here just because, and I hope one day you'll forgive me."
    mc "But—"

    scene g112 with dissolve                        # Bianca leaves to somewhere on the house, while passing by to Sandra and Donna
                                                    # Donna watches Bianca go away, while Sandra keeps looking at MC
    mc "What the hell was that?"
    sd "Nothing, we're just saving you from the Shelob's net."
    mc "Shelob?"

    scene g112b with dissolve                       # Same as above, but Bianca isn't on the render anymore and Donna is looking at MC as well
    sd "You wouldn't know."
    mc "I know, but she doesn't look like a giant spider to me."
    sd "It's a good thing you have us as your personal Light of Eärendil."
    sd "Could you follow me? Erika said she wants to talk with you privately."
    mc "Sure. Where?"
    sd "Her room. Down on the corridor on the second floor, third door on the right."
    mc "Okay."

    scene black with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()

label ch7erikamcnight:
    scene g113 with dissolve                        # MC is sitting on the bed from a43. It's night time.
                                                    # The room should've been mostly dark, apart from a moon light coming from outside.
                                                    # It's only him there, the other bed is made.
    mct "She's taking her sweet time, it's almost 9 PM."
    mct "At this point, it would be easier to just call the night and go home, but she really wanted me to stay, but we barely spoke to each other after arriving here."
    mct "I guess it was to be expected, since I basically went through an interrogation by her sisters."
    mct ".{w}.{w}."
    mct "Maybe it's what this is about, they were looking if they would approve me or not for her."
    mct "And sending me instead of home would mean—"
    ek "Excuse me..."

    play music [ "audio/music/spacingout.ogg", "audio/music/invisiblebeauty.ogg", "audio/music/betweenworlds.mp3" ] fadein 13.0 fadeout 07.0
    scene g114 with dissolve                        # Erika enters in the room, visibly ashamed and trying to avoid MC's eyes.
                                                    # She's using this baby doll and panties, in either red or whatever color you think it works.
                                                    # She's using makeup as well, not too heavy
                                                    # https://www.daz3d.com/dforce-x-fashion-v-neck-babydoll-for-genesis-9
                                                    # If you need the converter https://www.daz3d.com/mmx-genesis-9-clones-for-all
    mc "Oh! Hey!"
    ek "Hey!"
    mc ".{w}.{w}."
    ek ".{w}.{w}."
    mc "You look beautiful."
    ek "Thank you."
    ek "The girls made me use for..."
    ek ".{w}.{w}."
    mc "For me?"
    ek "Y-yes..."
    mc "That's considerate, but it doesn't seem you're too comfortable with that."
    ek "..."
    mc "You don't need to do that if you don't want."
    ek "I know... but I-I..."
    ek "I kinda want it."
    mc "Kinda?"
    ek "I want it."
    mc "You don't seem so sure about that."
    ek "I just need to be a bit more confident about it."
    mc "That's fair, but I'm assuming you generally don't sleep with this."
    ek "No. I generally sleep topless."
    mc "So take it off and make yourself comfortable."
    ek "I wanted to make a surprise for you."
    mc "And you did, thanks. It already did its intended effect, thank you."
    mc "Can I use your bathroom?"
    ek "End of the corridor, at left. Please lift the toilet lid after you finish with it."
    mc "Thank you."

    scene black with dissolve
    mcr "I went to the restroom and washed my face. I knew that it would happen eventually, but I wasn't expecting to be that specific night."
    mcr "Wondering the expectations, I've started to sweat, at a level I didn't since my teenage days. I smelled myself and I thought I was stinking, so I decided to take a fast shower."
    mcr "These days, I know it was all from my head, but it felt good after I finish."

    scene g115 with dissolve                    # MC and Erika are laying down on the bed. While MC is with his head on the pillow, she's with her head over MC's chest
                                                # MC is on his pants, while Erika is only with the panty from the previous babydoll.
    ".{w}.{w}.{w}.{w}.{w}.{w}.{w}."
    mc "This nice..."
    ek "Teeheehee~"
    mc "What?"
    ek "You smell like Team Spirit."
    mc "What do you mean?"
    ek "Jane's soap. A mix of roses, vanilla and pepper. Really nice to the nose, but not really masculine."
    mc "In my defense, I was tired, sweaty, and it was a really hot day."
    ek "Relax, I like it on you. It's a nice contrast between your manly features and the sweet fragrance."
    mc "Thank you again."
    mc "I didn't meet this Jane today, did I?"
    ek "No. Today was just Sandra, Donna, Valentina, Erin and Irina. "
    mc "I've also met someone while you girls were in reunion, or whatever that was. Her name was Bianca."
    ek "That's nice to hear! What did you guys talk about?"
    mc "Just random stuff. She was throwing herself on me, though, but backed off when your leader told her I was with you."
    ek "It's the expected."
    if erikabiancahook == True:
        ek "Did you try anything?"
        mc "I didn't. I wouldn't do that with you."
        ek "I said it would be okay for me."
        mc "It wouldn't be fair without you anyway."
        ek "Hmm..."
        mc "Honestly, I wonder what happened..."
    else:
        mc "I wonder why she's like that."
        pass

    scene g116 with dissolve                    # Focus on Erika's face on MC's chest, she's smiling with her eyes half-closed, in a relaxed expression
    ek "Bianca is, in many ways, a broken person."
    mc "How so?"
    ek "She told us during the Thunderstorm party. She had a boyfriend since elementary school who thought they would graduate on Veterinary Medicine together, get married, having their own Haras and such."
    ek "What she didn't know is that he was a serial cheater, and constantly hit on her friends behind her back."
    ek "Her friends tried to warn her, without success, which ended on her catching the boyfriend having sex with one of her housekeeper's daughters."
    ek "When confronted, he said she was a frigid bitch who was afraid of having sex with him, so he had to find comfort somewhere else."
    ek "After that, she broke up with him and swore that she would be way worse than any slutty girl he ever pursued behind her back."
    ek "That, along with the fact that she had a policy of never betraying her friends, made her the way you saw."
    ek "Apart from that, she's a really sweet girl."
    ek "A little childish, ditzy, mellow, sometimes a crybaby, but always ready to help, to talk, and to express her feelings."
    ek "Last week, for example, Christine came down with a bad cold and Bianca took three days off to look after her, and only left her alone when she fully recovered."
    mc "It seems you really like her."
    ek "I do. But..."
    ek "I don't know..."
    mc "What?"
    ek "Did you see behind the act?"
    mc ".{w}.{w}."
    mc "Funny, I thought it was just a weird vibe I felt from her. I guess?"
    mc "I mean, veterinary students can be anything, but the one thing they definitely aren't is stupid."
    ek "That's exactly what I thought."
    ek "I wonder how could have been a non-shattered version of her."
    mc ".{w}.{w}."

label ch7missingmembers:
    scene g117 with dissolve                        # Focus on the empty bed at their side, empty. Make MC and Erika unfocused on the background.
    mc "Where's your roommate?"
    ek "She had to take care of a health problem and is spending two days in the hospital."
    ek "I think she's taking care of the snore."
    mc "Some rest for your ears, at least."
    ek "Maybe, but I was worried about her health. I know the Deputy Leader put me here as some kind of punishment for not being part of the first reunions, but I was worried about Becca."
    ek "Even sleeping more than eight hours per day, she looked constantly tired."
    ek "She just wasn't expecting that I would endure it."
    mc "Your Deputy Leader is, in some way, strengthening you."
    mc "How is she, by the way? Is she a good person or"
    ek "I wouldn't be able to explain exactly. She's pretty reserved in that aspect."
    ek "As far as I know, she's Canadian. It shows on her accent sometimes."
    ek "It seems her father is somewhat important, but I don't know how."
    ek "I think it's everything I know about her. Other than that, the approach of Sandra and Lane are pretty different."
    mc "How different?"
    ek "Sandra is calm and motherly, generally bringing a peaceful atmosphere to the household. Lane is serious, focused, and somewhat aggressive in pursuing goals."
    ek "In that sense, they're almost opposites. I doubt that, under Lane's administration, I would be able to bring a boy to my room without causing a fuss."
    mc "So, she's a prude?"
    ek "I wouldn't say that. I think she just has a animosity towards men, due to a bad relationship she had in the past."
    mc "Is there any girl in this place who doesn't have problems with guys?"
    ek "I don't. Otherwise, you wouldn't be here."
    mc "Let's hope we'll continue like this..."

    scene g118 with dissolve                        # MC and Erika kiss each other.
    $ renpy.pause()

    scene g119 with dissolve                        # Same as before, but Erika looks deeply on MC's eyes and smile, flirtly
    ek "You taste so well."
    scene g119b with aass                       # Same as g119, but with mouth closed
    mc "You too. It gets better every time I feel you."
    scene g119 with aass
    ek "Yeah, but you taste incredibly since the first time we kissed each other. I could get addicted to you."
    scene g119b with aass
    mc "I think I'm already addicted."

    scene g118 with dissolve

    play sound animemoan
    "*NOTIFICATION ALERT*"

    scene g119c with dissolve                       # Same as g119, but instead of a lewd smile, it's just a normal smile.
    ek "What was that?"
    scene g119d with aass                       # same as 119c, but moyth closed
    mc "Someone sent me a message."
    scene g119c with aass
    ek "Weird alert. Don't you feel ashamed of having this in the middle of the street?"
    scene g119d with aass
    mc "When I am in public, I put my messages on silent. One of the reasons I ignored you yesterday without my intention."
    scene g119c with aass
    ek "It wouldn't be easier to change the sound instead?"
    scene g119d with aass
    mc "No, because it's my alibi for something."
    scene g119c with aass
    ek "And what did you do?"
    scene g119d with aass
    mc "I caught Melissa's daughter blowing some steam with her door open."
    scene g119c with aass
    ek "No way!"
    scene g119d with aass
    mc "Yes way. She doesn't like me, and she's doing her best to kick me out of her house."
    scene g119c with aass
    ek "You mean \"Your House\", right?"
    scene g119d with aass
    mc "She doesn't know that, and I prefer that she doesn't, unless it's REALLY necessary."
    mc "She was alerted that someone was watching her by a standard sound notification, so I decided to flee to my room and change to something else."
    mc "I found the worst sound possible for that situation, but it worked."
    scene g119c with aass
    ek "Seems you have a tramp card in your sleeve."
    ek "Is she hot?"
    scene g119d with aass
    mc "No more than you."

    scene g118 with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()

    scene g119c with dissolve
    ek "Come, you can tell me. After all, I'm here with you."
    ek "Is she hot or not?"
    scene g119d with aass
    mc "Yes. She is."
    mc "She's a brat, though."
    scene g119c with aass
    ek "People say brats are the best in bed."
    scene g119d with aass
    mc "I wouldn't know that, since I never slept with a brat."
    scene g119c with aass
    ek "Maybe that will change today."
    scene g119d with aass
    mc "You aren't a brat."
    scene g119c with aass
    ek "My father would disagree with you."
    scene g119d with aass
    mc "Well, if you're somewhat a brat, you aren't like her."
    mc "She's a real bitch. You're more like a little trickster."
    scene g119c with aass
    ek "Am I?"
    ek "And what kinds of tricks do you think I have up my sleeve?"
    scene g119d with aass
    mc "I'm eager to discover."

    scene g118 with dissolve
    $ renpy.pause()

    scene g119c with dissolve
    ek "Will you take a look at the message?"
    scene g119d with aass
    mc "It's probably nothing."
    scene g119c with aass
    ek "But it could be something."
    ek "Take a look. I won't run."
    ek "Or better saying, you won't be able to run from me."
    scene g119d with aass
    mc "Let's see who's running from who soon."

    scene g120 with dissolve                    # MC checks the messages, while Erika caress his chest and/or dick over his underwear.
                                                # If caressing the underwear, make the dick flee from the underwear, like Freeloading Family's "PoVBed6" render
                                                # If showing the hour, it's over 10PM, or 22:00.
    ek "So, who's it?"
    mc "It's Melissa, asking if I'll return home soon. I'll mention I'm with you."
    ek "Please don't do that."
    mc "Why."
    ek "I have reasons. Just say you'll spend the night with one of your male friends or something."
    mc "You're still avoiding contact with her."
    ek "I won't lie to you..."
    mc ".{w}.{w}."
    ek ".{w}.{w}."
    mc "So...?"
    ek "That's it. I won't lie to you."
    mc "So you won't say anything."
    ek "Exactly."
    mc "That's quite... logical."
    mc "A completely broken and messed up logic, but still is."
    mc ".{w}.{w}."
    mc "Done."

label ch7erikamcpics:
    scene g120b with dissolve                   # Same as before, but MC looks at Melissa's pic on his phone. It's the same pic from e72
    mc "Oh, look who's there!"
    ek "Who's it?"

    scene g121 with dissolve                    # MC shows Erika the pic, she looks and smiles.
    ek "That's her?"
    mc "Yes."
    ek "She's so beautiful! It's no mystery on why you're so crazy about her."
    mc "I'm not crazy about her."
    ek "You don't stop talking about her when we're around, I thought you were."
    ek "But it doesn't matter, with a body, a face and a complexion like that, maybe I would get crazy about her as well."
    ek "Do you have more pics?"
    mc "No, only this one."
    if melissapicture == False:
        mc "I took it to show a friend, but I desisted before that."
    mc "I kept it as a memento."
    ek "I see... Well, that makes me want to visit sometimes. But just thinking she probably wouldn't let me go away gives me chills on my spine."
    ek "Does she look like her daughter?"
    mc "I guess so. She's younger, obviously, but all the features are there as well, including the nice ass."
    ek "Hah, it's funny how the men's minds work. Even loathing her, you still have something positive to say, even if it's just on the physical part."
    ek "Do you still have my pics?"
    mc "Yes."
    scene g121b with dissolve                   # MC is showing Erika one of her pics. Use the pic from c9
    ek "God, I look goofy."
    mc "You look like a lot of things in this pic, but you definitely don't look goofy to me."
    ek "My face is funny when I'm cumming."
    mc "I guess it's the same with everyone. But you don't look goofy to me."
    scene g121c with dissolve                   # MC shows Erika Erika another pic. Use c11 this time
    ek "Look how obedient I am [mc]. I'm ready to do anything you want~"
    mc "I'm not going to lie, it was really hot when you were kneeling in front of me. And considering how things are, I think it was really hard for you to do that."
    ek "Not at all. I just had to let go of a couple of lectures and recall the same sense of authority I felt from my father before my illness."
    ek "But it wouldn't matter anyway, if it was just for roleplaying purposes, I'd be your dirty little whore any day now."
    mc "It sounds like you're reading about dirty talk on the internet."
    ek "Did it work?"
    mc "You tell me."

    stop music fadeout(7.5)
    scene black with dissolve

    centered "{size=120}{color=#ff005a}{cps=60}To be continued...{/size}{/color}{/cps}"

    jump chapter8