True Colors/Dialogues

You walk out of the bistro, still shocked by Ace's words. You immediately text your friends to meet you back at school!
You enter the library to find everyone gathered. Wes eyes you coldly.
Payton: MC! What's wrong? Your text was like, super urgent!
MC: You won't believe what just happened...
Wes: Oh, did you find your integrity?
Autumn: Wes!
Wes: Sure, someone secretly videotaped MC saying those things about our classmates, calling them ungrateful... but MC's the one who said them.
Wes: I warned you. Politics changes people.
MC: You're right, Wes. I did say those things, and I have to face the consequences. I was frustrated with New Start calling for my replacement...
Mia: Don't apologize for telling it like it is, MC. I never do.
Mia: The real problem is New Start. Secretly taping MC in a private meeting with an advisor? I mean, could you get any more pathetic?
Julian: I think it's time for New Start to taste some payback.
MC: It wasn't them.
Julian: Wait... it wasn't? Then who could it have been?
You look down at your shoes, hardly able to say the words out loud... to make them real...
MC: It was Ace.
You tell your friends everything that Ace told you at dinner... about how he helped you and your school so that you'd help Kepler... how he assumed your school wasn't a threat to his standing... how all of this was to make sure he got the White House internship...
MC: But after he lost to someone from our school, he snapped. He says we stole that from him... that we steal from everyone... that we're so new, we haven't worked to earn anything we have.
MC: And now he's out for revenge.
Autumn: I can't believe it. I just can't.
Nishan: We trusted him! And he smashed that trust into a million pieces.
Sakura: He'll regret it, if I have anything to say about it.
Nearby, Wes hangs his head.
Wes: This is my fault. He was my contact. I introduced you to him. I knew he was ruthless, but I had no idea I misjudged him so bad.
Brigette: It would seem we all misjudged Ace.
You and your friends turn to see Brigette striding in.
Brigette: I came as soon as I got wind of the scandal. MC, I'm so sorry.
MC: What do I do, Brigette? I can't point the finger at Ace.
MC: He's friends with everyone! You've seen him at work. Who's going to believe me over someone like him? Especially after what I said on that tape...
Brigette: It is worse than that, I'm afraid. The Council has already received several petitions for your impeachment.
Sakura: I say, bring it on! MC can annihilate any impeachment charge!
Brigette: There are ways to fight it. Hearings at the school board, calling witnesses... but it would be a very long process. And during that time, MC's vote on the Council would be suspended.
MC: Our school wouldn't have a vote that whole time?
Brigette: Yes, but after your reinstatement--
MC: No. There's not going to be any reinstatement.
Julian: What? What are you saying?
MC: This is what Ace wanted. This is him thinking three steps ahead.
MC: He wants the impeachment to take forever, because he knows it means our school wouldn't have a vote for months. There'd be no way to stop whatever revenge he has planned.
MC: Our school needs a vote on that Council now, whether it's me... or someone else. I have to resign.
Your friends open their mouths to protest... but they hesitate. Wes smiles.
Wes: I take it back, MC. You haven't changed a bit.
MC: I'll give my resignation speech tomorrow at school. I want one last chance to address my classmates, to make things right.
Payton: We'll help set it up, just like we did when you first ran for the Council.
Mia: It's the least we can do.
Nishan: We are your campaign team, after all.
The next day, you wait backstage in the auditorium, about to give your resignation speech.
Payton: It's all ready to go! Everyone in the school is out there. Good luck!
MC: Well, here goes nothing...
You walk onto stage, looking out at the crowded auditorium. Flashbulbs go off, briefly dazzling you. Photographers from the student and city newspapers line the aisles, cameras focused on you.
You adjust the microphone, ready to speak...
MC: Thank you all for coming.
MC: Many of you have officially petitioned the Council for my impeachment, so I doubt you're interested in what else I have to say. After all, I made my feelings clear in the tape.
MC: I never wanted this position to be about me. But now it's become about me, instead of about you... about the school we've built together.
MC: In light of this, while it has been a great honor to serve as your representative... I am resigning from the Council effective immediately.
A shocked murmur runs through the audience! You look back at your campaign team. Julian flashes you a thumbs up.
MC: Before I go, I would like to clarify one thing about my statements aired recently on the morning announcements. I just want to say...
Choice
What do you say?
   I'm sorry.
   I meant every word of it!
if "I'm sorry." then
   MC: I was upset, and I felt betrayed... to the point where I upset and betrayed those I call my friends.
   MC: The truth is... I couldn't ask for a better school or more awesome classmates!
   MC: I don't want what happened to undo any of the good work we've done together. I hope we can all move on from this.
   MC: Thank you for the opportunity to represent this school. It was an honor.
   Your classmates look at each other, hesitant and confused. Eventually, a few of them break into polite applause.
   You catch a few sympathetic looks from your classmates as you head backstage. Julian throws an arm around you.
   Julian: I know it's tough, but you did good, MC.
   Payton: You're keepin' it classy. I think everyone can tell that you really do care about our school.
   MC: Thanks... and thanks for sticking by me.
if "I meant every word of it!" then
   MC: I worked hard for all of you. If I'm a little frustrated that some people are being ungrateful jerks, can you blame me? I mean, did you see those posters against me?
   MC: But I did the right thing. And I will never... never apologize for that.
   Your classmates listen silently as you grip the podium, continuing with your speech.
   MC: To whoever takes my place... good luck. Politics is a rigged game, and you can't trust anyone.
   Your classmates look at each other, confused. You hear a smattering of awkward applause as you stride backstage, where Mia high-fives you!
   Mia: Nice! Total mic drop.
   Nishan: Uh, yeah... you really told them.
   MC: Yeah. I did.
As your classmates file out of the auditorium, you call Ace.
MC: Sigh. Ace isn't picking up.
Nishan: Why would you want to talk to that Brutus?
MC: I need to tell him I resigned, so he'll drop his grudge against our school. We have no idea what he's capable of, especially since he still controls most of the Council from behind the scenes.
MC: And to be honest... right now, I just want things to go back to normal.
After school, you head home by yourself. You mope around the house, checking your phone every few minutes.
Finally, your phone rings! You snatch it up and answer...
MC: Ace?
Payton: What? No! It's Payton! Listen, I know you're down in the dumps right now, but I have the perfect pick-me-up.
Payton: This guy from Statton is throwing a huge party at his house. Everyone's going. You in?
MC: I... I'm not really in a party mood tonight. Sorry, Payton. Thanks for the invite.
Payton: I get it. Swing by if you change your mind, okay?
As soon as you hang up, your doorbell rings. You open your front door to find Julian, looking concerned.
Julian: Hey. Figured you could use some ice cream.
He hands you a pint. You smile for the first time in what feels like forever.
MC: You're the best, Julian.
Julian: Wanna hang out? We could just chill, or there's a big house party at some Statton kid's place tonight...
MC: Oh, right. Payton told me about it.
Julian: Hope says kids from all over the district are there, just hanging out together...
Julian: Crazy, huh? That's the new normal, and you made it happen.
Julian's words suddenly make all of the memories of the last few months flood back... the triumphs, the struggles...
You wrap your arms around Julian. He hugs you back tightly.
MC: Thanks, Julian.
Julian: Sure thing, MC.
Just then, your phone buzzes, as does Julian's. You both check the group text from Payton.
Payton: 'omg, ew. just spotted ace at this party. he smiled and said hi like nothing happened!'
MC: Ace is at the party?
Julian: Then we'll be there, too.
When you arrive at the party, you see students from every school dancing and hanging out together.
Payton: MC! Julian! You came!
Julian: We're not here to party, Payton. Where is he?
Payton: Ace? Right over there by the punch bowl. I've been working up the nerve to dump the whole thing over his head.
You spot Ace schmoozing with the crowd at the house party. Your eyes meet for a split-second...
Ace: ...
...then he resumes shaking hands with students right and left.
MC: Wait here, guys. I'll be right back.
You spot Ace making his way through the Statton house party.
Julian: Careful, MC. If there's anyone who can handle Ace, it's you... but you've been burned before.
Julian: If you want me to back you up, I'm there.
MC: Thanks, but no thanks. I have to do this myself.
You square your shoulders and march over to Ace. When he sees you, his face lights up with a grin.
Ace: MC. How's it going? Heard you're having trouble in paradise.
You walk up to Ace, ignoring the stares and whispers from the other party-goers. He breaks into a grin when he sees you.
Ace: I have to say, I'm stunned you resigned. Dodge the impeachment, make sure your school still has a vote on the Council, even if it means throwing yourself under the bus...
Ace: Smart play. In fact, I've never been more proud of you.
MC: Ace, listen. Whatever went wrong between us, I'm sorry. I know as well as anyone how hard you worked for that White House internship--
Ace locks eyes with you, his voice dropping to a venomous hiss.
Ace: No, you don't know. You couldn't know. That's the point. Nobody at your school has a clue how hard I worked. You think you can show up on an empty lot and win everything.
Ace: See, it's not you I have a problem with, MC. It's your whole school. It's what you all represent.
Ace: I told you. Your school is finished. The Council is mine. Your resignation doesn't change a thing.
He takes a sip of his punch.
Ace: You know, I admire your selflessness, MC. But what makes you different is what will destroy you, but you're going to be yourself to the bitter end.
MC: Ace...
Choice
What do you say?
   We were friends.
   I'm taking you down!
if "We were friends." then
   MC: You can act like you were just manipulating me, but it's not true. Maybe you needed something from me too, but that belief you had in me was real. It meant something.
   Ace blinks and looks away, troubled.
   MC: For what it's worth, I'm sorry we hurt you. I hope it's not too late.
   You put a gentle hand on Ace's shoulder. He closes his eyes and pulls away.
   Ace: ...it is too late.
if "I'm taking you down!" then
   MC: You stabbed me in the back, then you threaten my school and my friends?
   MC: I might not be on the Council anymore, but if you think that means I'll let you stomp all over my school, you've got another thing coming.
   MC: You taught me too well, Ace. If you come after us, I promise, I'll leave you with nothing.
   Ace: Such bravado. I almost bought it. There's only one problem.
   Ace: You already left me with nothing... when you and your school took everything from me.
   Ace: And now, you're going to learn how that feels.
Suddenly, you hear shouting! You spot Julian and Max squaring off, students surrounding them, egging them on. You rush over!
Max: You know I'm right, Julian. MC has always been a loser, but now your whole school knows it.
Julian: Walk away, Max, if you know what's good for you.
Payton: Yeah, you don't know what you're talking about!
if MC is male then
   Max: Really? So MC didn't resign from the Council because everyone turned on him?
if MC is female then
   Max: Really? So MC didn't resign from the Council because everyone turned on her?
Julian steps forward, fists clenched, but you cut in front of him.
MC: That's enough. Max, you got something to say, you can say it to me.
Max: MC! You actually showed your face in public. Didn't think you'd have the guts.
Max: How's it feel to be an outcast in a school full of nobodies? Seriously, your school is for kids nobody else wanted... and now even they don't want you!
Payton: That's not true!
Max: Just face it. Your school's falling apart, all because of you. That'll make beating you at the next football game even easier.
Julian: Say that again! I dare you.
You hold Julian back as a few party-goers start chanting... fight! Fight!
Max: I'm thinking we need to make some room in our trophy case, with how much we're going to dominate you this year.
Julian: Go ahead! Your trophy case is gonna be empty!
You drag Julian away from Max. As the football players disperse, you look across the living room and lock eyes with Ace.
You barely catch a glimpse of his amused smirk before you pull Julian outside and the door closes behind you.
The next day at the cafeteria, you and Julian sit down with your trays at a lunch table. Everyone else seated there immediately gets up and moves to another table.
MC: Looks like I haven't been forgiven yet.
Julian: It'll be okay, MC. They just feel like you look down on everyone. They need time.
MC: Julian, Ace is out to destroy our school. Time is one thing I don't have.
Julian: Relax. He can't shut us down. He doesn't control everyone on the Council, and even if he did, that's not the Council's call. Only the school board can make that decision.
MC: He's Ace, Julian. He'll find a way.
Just then, the cafeteria doors crash open! Max stomps in, followed by the entire Hearst football team!
Max: Julian! Where's Julian?! I want answers!
Your classmates back away as Max and the Hearst football team head straight for you and Julian!
MC: What do you want, Max?
Max: Don't play dumb, MC. No one messes with Hearst and gets away with it! Especially not Julian.
Julian: What are you talking about? I didn't do anything.
Classmate 1: Is this another one of your stupid attempts to distract us before a big game? That's pathetic even for you, Max.
Classmate 2: So is this the ultimate showdown between us and Hearst? Am I going to witness the football version of bankai?!
Max: Shut up, nerd.
Max jabs a finger at Julian.
Max: Admit it. You stole our state championship trophy!
Max: Right now, my dad, Principal Warren, is meeting with your principal. Your faculty is searching the whole campus for the trophy, and when they find it...
Max: You're toast, Julian.
You face down Max and his football team in the cafeteria.
MC: You think Julian stole your trophy? Why?
Max: Julian said it himself! He said, and I quote, our trophy case will be empty!
Julian: Yeah, but-- I didn't mean-- we didn't do it!
Max: Really? Then why did it say 'Hearst Sucks' on our lockers in red and gold... your school colors?
MC: I don't know, but it wasn't Julian! Or anyone from our school!
Julian: Get out of here, Max. You're not welcome.
Max: Nah, me and my guys are gonna stick around. We want to be here when the trophy's found.
Max and his friends leave the lunchroom, slamming the door behind them!
Classmate 1: You gotta admit, it's pretty funny... they lost their biggest trophy! Props to whoever stole it.
MC: This is serious. Our school's being searched!
Julian: Ah, don't worry. I didn't steal their trophy. No big deal.
Classmate 2: Yeah, the side of good will always prevail!
MC: It's not that simple. The trophy's one thing, but the graffiti points to us too.
MC: We're being framed.
Classmate 1: By who?
You think back to the party yesterday...
MC: I can take a wild guess.
MC: And when the faculty finds the trophy here... our whole school will be in deep trouble!
MC: This has to be Ace. He stole the trophy from Hearst, and I'm betting he planted it somewhere on campus. And once the faculty finds it, we'll be blamed.
Julian: I don't get it. What does Ace think framing us will do besides make us look bad?
MC: That's exactly what he wants. You were right just now, when you said Ace couldn't use the Council alone to shut down our school.
MC: But what he can do is have the Council ask the school board to vote on it.
Julian: ...and they'll do it if our school is ruining the district's reputation, whether we're being framed or not.
MC: He was at the party last night. He saw you and Max go at it. He knows every kid in the district would believe it was us after that.
MC: We have to find the trophy before the faculty does!
You and Julian hurry out of the cafeteria to search your campus for the Hearst trophy...
And see your teachers checking Julian's locker! You quickly duck out of sight with Julian. Finding nothing, your teachers move on.
MC: We've got to find the trophy, but where could it be?
Julian: There's no way we can search the whole campus faster than our teachers.
MC: Think. Where would Ace put the trophy if he wanted to blame you...
Julian: My locker!
MC: Dude, we just saw them search it--
Julian: Not that one. My other one! In the locker room, where I keep my football gear!
MC: Quick, we have to get to the locker room!
Julian leads the way across the basketball court, toward the boys' locker room.
You spot a few teachers searching for the trophy, while some of your classmates play a game of basketball.
Julian: Ace hid that trophy in my locker. I just know it.
MC: You're the perfect fall guy, after that public fight. Everyone knows there's no love lost between you and Max.
Julian: I just hope the faculty hasn't looked there yet... come on.
You and Julian duck down beside a P.E. storage closet.
You hear the clack clack of the teachers' heels as they cut across the blacktop, past a group of basketball players. Julian whispers to you...
Julian: If they see us looking for the trophy, we'll get stopped. How are we supposed to sneak across the basketball court?
MC: Just follow my lead...
You start walking past a basketball game. When a P.E. coach glances in your direction, you...
Choice
What do you do?
   Sneak by!
   Shoot some hoops!
   Duck down!
if "Sneak by!" then
   You try to sneak by, inching your way past basketball players mid-game...
   And one of them knocks into you! You hit the ground with a smack!
   MC: Ow!
   The basketball players try to help you up. At the sudden commotion, several more teachers look back. Julian quickly helps you up.
   Julian: Come on, the teachers are looking this way!
   MC: Ow. Sorry. I guess we're not exactly blending in...
   You pretend to join the basketball game. Finally, your teachers walk away, heading for the gym. Julian looks at you and nods.
   Julian: On one... two... three!
   You and Julian quickly dash across the blacktop. You hide behind a ball bin as your teachers step into the gym.
   Julian: The coast is clear! Come on!
if "Shoot some hoops!" then
   You jump in mid-game and steal the basketball! Dodging past the other players, you take a shot! Swish!
   Seeing nothing unusual, your teachers walk away.
   Julian: Using the game to blend in. Nice one, MC.
   MC: You gotta work with what you got, right?
   Your teachers walk away, heading for the gym. You look at Julian.
   MC: On one... two... three!
   You and Julian quickly dash across the blacktop. You hide behind a ball bin as your teachers step into the gym.
   MC: The coast is clear! Let's go!
if "Duck down!" then
   You throw yourself to the ground, in the middle of a basketball game.
   Several basketball players trip over you, while others yell at you to get out of the way!
   MC: Agh, sorry...
   Julian: Come on, the teachers are looking at you!
   Julian quickly pulls you up. You pretend to join the basketball game. Finally, your teachers walk away, heading for the gym. Julian looks at you and nods.
   Julian: On one... two... three!
   You and Julian quickly dash across the blacktop. You hide behind a ball bin as your teachers step into the gym.
   Julian: The coast is clear! Come on!
When you get to the locker room, Julian quickly enters his combination.
He opens his locker, revealing the trophy, golden and pristine! Julian stuffs it into his backpack.
MC: You were right, Julian. It was in your locker!
MC: We've got the trophy. Now we have to make it off campus without being caught.
Julian: I'll tell everyone to meet us at Pizza Shack.
You sneak out to the parking lot, where you see the teachers patrolling the perimeter.
MC: Oh no... they'll definitely notice if you just drive off-campus...
MC: Get over to my car, quick!
You casually stroll across the parking lot, while Julian ducks down, quickly running over to your car.
When your teachers aren't looking, Julian vaults into your passenger seat, and you drive away!
MC: Whew! That was close. Let's get this trophy out of here...
Your friends meet up in the Pizza Shack parking lot. You pace in front of them, considering your next move.
MC: Okay, we've got to get this trophy back to Hearst without anyone noticing...
Sakura: We could do that... or we could plant it at Kepler and get Ace caught!
Mia: I like that! Let's really stick it to Ace!
Nishan: But shouldn't we take the high road and return it to Hearst? That's probably the safer option.
Nishan: We know the layout of Hearst pretty well, so we can probably bypass the faculty, even if they're on high-alert after the theft...
Julian: Hey, I don't mind making Max look stupid for trying to blame us for the missing trophy.
Sakura: But wouldn't using Ace's sneaky tricks against him be awesome? After all he's done, the risk of getting caught is worth getting revenge.
Autumn: What do we do, MC?
MC: We're going to leave the trophy at...
Choice
What do you say?
   Hearst!
   Kepler!
if "Hearst!" then
   MC: It's the right thing to do, and it's lower risk. We don't want to escalate things with Ace.
   MC: Planting the trophy at Kepler would mean war.
   Sakura: FYI, we're already at war... but I guess you're set on being a total lawful good. No arguments here.
   Wes: If that's settled, then we'd better hurry.
   You and a few of your friends head over to Hearst. Julian leads you across campus to the gym...
   As you near it, you spot a few teachers patrolling the area!
   MC: They must be guarding the trophy case! Nishan, I'm going to need you on distraction.
   Nishan: No problem. I wasn't voted Teacher's Pet two years in a row for nothing!
   Nishan flags down the teachers and starts talking animatedly. You, Julian, and Wes slip into the gym!
   After Wes unlocks the trophy case, Julian returns the state championship trophy. He grins.
   Julian: Rest assured, Max. When I take a trophy from you, it'll be on the gridiron.
if "Kepler!" then
   MC: Ace won't know what hit him! It's the perfect revenge...
   Sakura: Whoa, MC's gone rogue! I'm loving this.
   Wes: We'd better hurry.
   You and a few of your friends head over to Kepler. As you make your way across the quad, you notice a few students glancing at you in confusion.
   MC: Oh no.
   Nishan: I got this. I've got this great theory on black holes that would interest them...
   Nishan intercepts the Kepler students and begins chatting with them. While they're occupied, you and Wes sneak off.
   When you get to the Kepler gym, you see a dusty trophy case in the very back. Wes makes quick work of the lock.
   MC: Let's put this trophy front and center...
   You shove the Hearst trophy into the case, where it sticks out among the many academic medals and trophies.
   MC: Heh. What goes around comes around...
When you return to your school, you run into Max and the football team still hanging around the quad...
The principal announces to them that the trophy isn't on campus.
Max: What? That's a lie! I know Julian and MC took it!
He sneers at you.
Max: Mark my words. We're gonna find that trophy.
MC: Yeah, I have a feeling you will.
The next day...
You walk out of math class, your head full of formulas. As you cut across the quad, you notice your classmates crowded around the school entrance!
MC: I wonder what's going on...
You walk over to the school entrance, where your classmates are talking excitedly!
MC: Hey, guys. What's going on over here?
Classmate 2: We're planning a welcoming party for our newest classmate. You're just in time!
Classmate 3: I'm thinking gold-encrusted abalone salad for the appetizer...
Classmate 1: As long as it comes with a side of school spirit, I'm in!
MC: A new student? Awesome! What's their name?
Classmate 2: Hm, the paperwork here says his name is... Bartholomew.
A chill floods down your spine.
MC: Oh no...
The crowd of students part as your new classmate steps onto your campus, adjusting his cuffs.
Ace: MC. Aren't you going to say hi?
Outside the Admissions Office, Ace strolls toward you through the crowd of students welcoming him as your newest classmate.
Ace: Great to see you, MC. It's been too long.
Ace closes in for a hug, and with everyone watching, you...
Choice
What do you do?
   Hug him back!
   Shove him away!
if "Hug him back!" then
   You hug Ace back, hissing in his ear...
   MC: What are you doing here?
   Ace: I hear this is the best school in the district. You just won the Hamilton Internship, didn't you? Why wouldn't I want to be here?
   You pull back, letting your classmates see the huge smile on your face.
if "Shove him away!" then
   You shove Ace away from you! He stumbles back, bumping into your classmates.
   MC: Get lost, Ace.
   Classmate 3: Whoa, what's going on? Find your chill, MC.
   You hear confused murmurings behind you. Ace narrows his eyes at you... before breaking into a huge grin.
   Ace: Ha! Playing the jester, huh? I missed that about you, MC.
MC: What's the deal, Ace? I know you're planning something.
Ace: It's not nice to accuse someone without proof, MC. I thought you would've learned that yesterday after Max Warren's visit.
Ace: Funny how that business with the trophy turned out, isn't it?
if "Hearst!" then
   MC: Not really. They found it at Hearst. Big deal. Someone misplaced it.
   Ace: That's not quite the story going around...
   Just then, Classmate 1, Classmate 2, and Classmate 3 surround Ace! Classmate 2 claps him on the shoulders!
   Classmate 2: Ace, my good man! You're not just the consummate politician, you're a hero, too!
   Classmate 1: Yeah, the way you negotiated with that thief to return the trophy to Hearst was so cool!
   Your jaw drops. Ace shoots you a wink.
if "Kepler!" then
   MC: Yeah, it is. Someone at Kepler stole it. Shouldn't the police be calling you right now?
   Ace: They did... with their deepest gratitude.
   MC: What?
   Just then, Classmate 1, Classmate 2, and Classmate 3 surround Ace! Classmate 2 claps him on the shoulders!
   Classmate 2: Ace, my good man! You're not just the consummate politician, you're a hero too!
   Classmate 1: Yeah, the way you caught the thief at your school red-handed was so cool!
   MC: You've got to be kidding me.
   Ace: I never kid. I happened to uncover proof that a classmate of mine at Kepler... a good friend in fact... had been the one who stole the trophy.
   Ace stares at you, a fire in his eyes unseen by everyone around you.
   Ace: He was a very close friend of mine, MC. I really hate that I had to turn him in.
Classmate 3: You're a true captain in choppy waters, Ace.
Ace: You flatter me. I just did what needed doing. Couldn't let your school take the fall.
Ace: Or should I say... our school.
Ace hands you a student ID card, freshly printed with his name.
MC: I don't understand. How? Why would you leave Kepler?
Ace: I didn't. Not entirely.
Ace: Your esteemed school offers a pottery class open to any student in the district. I just enrolled.
MC: Here? You... you can't do this.
Ace: Oh yes, I can. You always said everyone was welcome here.
Ace: Time to see if you mean it.
The bell rings. The crowd of students disbands as everyone heads to class.
As the hallway empties around you, you and Ace stare silently at each other, sizing one another up. Soon, you're alone in the hall.
MC: Whatever you have planned, Ace, you know I'll stop you.
Ace: I know you'll try. You still have that fire I saw in you that very first day.
Ace: It's a shame. We could've accomplished such great things together, you and me.
Ace: But if you want something done right, you just have to do it yourself.
Ace walks away, his footsteps echoing in the deserted hall.
MC: Ace...
Ace: You know, I heard your school has an open Council seat. Maybe it's time I used all my political experience to run for office myself...
He opens the door to the pottery class and steps inside without a backward look. It closes behind him... and through the door, you can hear all the students excited to greet him.
You look at the wall beside you and see your own face... emblazoned with a red 'X' on a New Start poster.
In block letters, the slogan beneath it reads, 'Take Back Your School.'
MC: ...I will.
Ace is determined to destroy your school... from the inside!
Is he a shoo-in for your spot on the Council! And how will you keep him from sabotaging everything you've worked for?
Keep playing to find out!