The All Star Party/Dialogues

You and your friends are sitting in homeroom. The morning announcements have just finished up when Autumn bursts into class!
Autumn: Special delivery!
Autumn begins handing out gold-edged cards to everyone. When she reaches your desk, she presents you a card with a flourish.
Autumn: For you, MC.
MC: Thanks! But... what is it?
Autumn: An invitation to the biggest party of the year! I was asked to make sure you got this.
You turn the card over in your hands. Your name is written on the front in elaborate calligraphy.
MC: You are cordially invited to the All-Star Party...
Julian: Word on the street is this party's got it all... crazy good eats, rockin' music, and carnival games!
Nishan: There's even a rumored 'special surprise' to cap off the night!
Autumn: The party's being held this weekend at a swanky dance club downtown.
Julian: It's gonna be epic! Will you be there, MC?
MC: Well...
Welcome to the All-Star Party! Recruit each of the All-Stars to unlock special scenes with them throughout this quest.
The more All-Stars you have, the more awesome the party will be!
Choice
What do you say? 
   Yeah, I'll be there! 
   Sorry, I can't make it.
if "Yeah, I'll be there! " then
   MC: No way I'm missing out on this.
   Nishan: Oh, good. I think it's accurate to say that no party starts until MC walks in.
   Autumn: I can't wait for this Saturday! This is gonna be so great!
if "Sorry, I can't make it." then
   Nishan: But... I think it's accurate to say that no party is complete without you, MC.
   MC: Sorry, I was planning to do my math homework this weekend.
   Autumn: I suppose your studies are important. Let us know if you change your mind...
On Saturday night, you show up to the dance club downtown for the big party!
if you have Talia or Tariq then
   Talia and Tariq greet you at the door, escorting you inside...
   Talia: You made the correct choice when you RSVP'd to our party, MC.
   Tariq: I guarantee you, this is a smart investment of your time.
   MC: Are you kidding me? I wouldn't miss a party thrown by the al-Assam twins for anything!
   MC: But you two never struck me as the party type. What brought this on?
   Tariq: You forget. We're entrepreneurs to the core... and nobody parties like corporate America!
   Talia: Such festivities are wonderful for networking. Hosting a fabulous party was high on our agenda...
   Talia: And by all accounts, you do everything at this school. That's hardly a fair distribution of labor. An oversight we thought we'd remedy.
   Tariq: Two birds and all that. Your schedule tonight? Nothing but partying!
   MC: I think I can handle that.
   Inside the dance club, colorful lights swing over students dancing to the beat of a hit song! Other students laugh and hang out together, gourmet snacks and glasses of soda in hand.
   Talia gives you a small push towards the party.
   Talia: Go on. We expect a full performance review later!
if you don't have Talia or Tariq then
   Payton greets you at the door, linking her arm with yours.
   Payton: Yay! I'm super psyched that you RSVP'd yes.
   MC: Thanks for the invite. But I gotta ask... why didn't you get me to help you throw this party?
   Payton: MC, you always do everything around here! You deserve a break.
   Payton: The only thing you gotta do tonight? Party like there's no tomorrow!
   Payton leads you inside the dance club. Colorful lights swing over students dancing to the beat of a hit song!
   Other students laugh and hang out together, gourmet snacks and glasses of soda in hand.
   Payton: Not to brag or anything, but I think this party might be my greatest accomplishment yet.
   MC: I thought beating Julian at thumb wrestling was your greatest accomplishment.
   Payton: Not anymore! This right here is gonna be... the best party ever!
   Payton: I know I say that a lot, but this time, it's for real!
You glimpse students hanging around several game booths in the back. You head over... and run into Julian!
MC: Julian! Wanna try the games with me?
Julian: Sure, if you're ready to get crushed.
MC: Yeah, right. You're going down!
You and Julian make your way over to one of the booths. You spot a familiar face...
MC: Hey! Look who's running the games...
You and Julian survey the colorful, hand-painted signs on each of the carnival game booths. Classmate 1 stands behind the counter.
Classmate 1: Hello and welcome! Step right up!
MC: I didn't know you were helping out with the party, Classmate 1.
Julian: Props. This set-up is sweet.
if Classmate 1 is Ryan then
   Ryan: Hey, I'm always up for playing master of the games.
   Ryan: What'll it be? You can shoot hoops, throw darts, play wheel of fortune... we've even got arcade games!
   You look around and spot a ring toss booth nearby. In the front sits an ornate golden trophy, gleaming under the light.
   MC: Whoa, what's that?
   Ryan: It's the grand prize! I made it in metalworking class...
   Ryan: This ring toss is pretty tough. Get a ring on any bottle, and you win the trophy!
if Classmate 1 is not Ryan
   Classmate 1: You know me. I never pass up a chance to be Game Master! It's essentially my calling in life.
   Classmate 1: What'll it be? You can shoot hoops, throw darts, play wheel of fortune... we've even got arcade games from the glory days of the 1980s!
   You look around and spot a ring toss booth nearby. In the front sits a trophy in the shape of a mecha robot, gleaming under the light.
   MC: Whoa, what's that?
   Classmate 1: It's the grand prize! Took me quite a few all-nighters to build...
   Classmate 1: This ring toss is tougher than a boss fight. Get a ring on any bottle, and you win the trophy!
You catch Julian's eye, and he grins at you.
MC: Think you can handle these skills?
You flex your arms, striking a pose.
Julian: Oh, it's on!
Classmate 1 hands you and Julian a stack of plastic rings to toss into the booth.
Classmate 1: You know the drill. You've got thirty seconds to get a ring around one of these bottles.
Classmate 1: Ready... set... go!
You and Julian start throwing rings at the array of bottles! The rings ricochet wildly off the glass.
With seconds left, you take a deep breath, heft a ring in your hand, and...
Choice
What do you do? 
   Toss! 
   Fumble!
if "Toss!" then
   You send the ring sailing into the booth. It settles perfectly onto the mouth of a glass bottle!
   MC: Woo!
   A bell signals the end of your thirty seconds!
   Classmate 1: The winner is... MC!
   Classmate 1 holds the trophy aloft, then presents it to you with a flourish!
   Julian: Congrats, MC. That was some epic throwing.
   MC: Thanks! That's high praise coming from the school football star.
if "Fumble!" then
   You clumsily throw the ring, and it bounces off the glass bottle with a clang!
   MC: Ouch. You weren't kidding, Classmate 1. This is tough!
   Classmate 1: Hey, I'm not letting just anybody walk off with that trophy.
   Just before a bell signals the end of your thirty seconds, Julian tosses one of his last rings... and it settles perfectly onto the mouth of a glass bottle!
   Classmate 1: And the winner is Julian! I bestow upon you this trophy of legend!
   Julian: I'll treasure it forever.
   MC: I guess I didn't stand much of a chance against the school football star...
   Julian: Oh, come on. You nearly had me there...
if Classmate 1 is Ryan then
   Ryan fishes something out of his pocket and holds it behind his back.
   Ryan: MC, now that I've got you here, I actually have a little thank you gift for you!
   Ryan hands you an origami cat made with gold patterned paper. You see a cursive MC written on the tail.
   Ryan: I just wanted to show my appreciation for all you've done for me.
   MC: It's beautiful... but Ryan, I didn't really do anything.
   Ryan: You gave me a place where I belong, and for that, I'm eternally grateful. Don't sell yourself short.
   You carefully pocket the origami cat...
   MC: I'm glad you're here too, Ryan. Our school wouldn't be the same without you.
   You give Ryan a tight hug before rejoining Julian at one of the other game booths.
Julian: Ready for a rematch, MC? I wanna try my hand at the arcade games over there.
MC: You're on!
if you have Calvin then
   You and Julian take your places on either side of an old arcade machine. The two of you try to beat the high scores as you dodge alien spaceships...
   After your third round, Calvin stops by with a tray of slushies!
   Calvin: You guys want a drink? I've got electric blueberry, atomic cherry, and purple mystery.
   Julian: Thanks, man. How'd you get roped into slushie delivery duty?
   Calvin: I went to grab a drink for Classmate 1, but then I figured I might as well get some for everyone... and that's how I became the fairy godmother of sugary drinks.
   MC: You're truly a credit to mankind.
   Calvin: I try. By the way, Ryan and I are gonna play laser tag next week. You guys wanna come? Our treat.
   MC: Are you sure?
   Calvin: Yeah, of course! It's the least we could do. If it weren't for you, I'd be in another state, miles away from Ryan.
   MC: In that case... count me in!
   Calvin: Perfect. I'm no psychic, but even I can tell this year is gonna rock!
After a few more games, you and Julian head to the dance floor... when suddenly, the beat drops!
MC: Whoever the DJ is... they're crushing it!
You look for the DJ booth on stage. Over the crowd, you spot a hand waving to you!
MC: Of course. Who else would be the DJ?
You push through the crowd until you reach the DJ booth where Classmate 1 is mixing tracks.
if Classmate 1 is Logan then
   Logan: 'Sup, MC. Liking the party?
   MC: Loving it. Where's the rest of the Groove Squad?
   Pulling off his headphones, Logan scans the dance club, before pointing at a few people in the crowd.
   Logan: Over there. Allie Shade's battling Sour K in that cypher--
   Logan: Whoa, did you catch that air flare? I had no idea Sour K was a powerhead.
   MC: Our crew's full of surprises.
   Logan: Word. Since you're here, got any song requests? I'll pull something up just for you.
   MC: How about a...
   Choice
   What do you choose? 
       Love ballad! 
       Pop song! 
       Dubstep track!
   if "Love ballad!" then
       Logan transitions the music into a soaring, bittersweet love ballad...
   if "Pop song!" then
       Logan transitions the music into a high energy pop song!
   if "Dubstep track!" then
       Logan transitions the music into a raw dubstep track!
   He steps out from behind the DJ booth, hand outstretched.
   Logan: Come on, MC... let's dance.
if Classmate 1 is not Logan then
   Payton pulls off her headphones and throws her arms in the air!
   Payton: Shoutout to the coolest person in the world... MC!
   MC: I'm not that cool. I'm maybe the tenth coolest person in the world, max.
   Payton: Whatever, MC. You know I'm right.
   The dubstep song playing overhead shifts to a catchy, high-energy beat! As the chorus begins, Payton points a microphone at you!
   Payton: Come on, MC! It's time for our duet!
if Classmate 1 is Logan then
   You dance with Logan, matching him move for move as his remix plays over the speakers.
   Logan: MC, you're on fire right now!
   MC: It's all in the music. I can't get enough of this beat!
   With a quick turn, Logan steps in close. You hold his gaze for one beat, two beats... and break away, letting the song guide you.
   Finally, it comes to an end, and Logan sweeps a bow before heading back to the DJ booth with you.
   Logan: Are you coming by the warehouse next week?
   MC: Yeah, for practice on Wednesday.
   Logan: Perfect. I've got some new choreo to try out, and I want you to solo.
   MC: Really?
   Logan: Really. You dance like music lives in your veins...
   if MC is dating Logan then
       Logan: When I dance with you, I feel alive...
       Logan leans in, brushing his lips against yours. You wrap an arm around his shoulders, deepening the kiss.
       MC: I know what that's like...
   if MC is not dating Logan
       MC: I'll give it a try... if you're sure.
       Logan: I am. You wouldn't be part of my crew if I didn't think you could hack it. You get what we're about.
       Logan: Got any more song requests? Last chance before I throw out Head Automica.
       MC: I can think of a few...
if Classmate 1 is not Logan then
   You take the microphone, your gaze sweeping out over the dance club. Payton nods at you encouragingly.
   Payton: I know you know this song, MC! Sing with me!
   You close your eyes, letting the upbeat tune fill your ears...
   MC: Hey, everyone! I'm MC...
   Payton: And I'm DJ Pay-Pay...
   MC: And this is... Sunset Dreams!
   Together, you and Payton belt out the chorus! Your voices harmonize perfectly, and soon, the entire dance club is singing along with you.
   Payton: Next song! A personal favorite and number seven on the charts... Rock Out Tonight!
   MC: Take it away, Payton!
if you have Dizzy then
   You hang around while Classmate 1 switches and remixes tracks with a practiced hand. More and more people pour into the dance club, ready to party...
   Dizzy: MC, in the place to be! Mind if I join you two?
   MC: Come on up!
   Dizzy: Yo, I'm lovin' this sick beat! MC, this is for you...
   Dizzy winks at you as she grabs a microphone!
   Dizzy: I'm up here kickin' it, winnin' it, crushin' it...
   Dizzy: You wanna make change happen? Look up MC, the walking ten!
   MC: Woo! Dizzy in the house!
The smell of something savory wafts through the air...
MC: Mm... whatever that is, I want a bite.
You follow your nose, cutting through the crowd until you find a makeshift kitchen out back.
MC: So you're the chef! No wonder everything smells so good...
if Classmate 1 is Hannah then
   You join Hannah as she flips several marinated ribs on a makeshift grill out back. Beside her, a table is laid out with platters piled high with food.
   Hannah: Hey, MC. You're just in time. Those hot links over there are fresh off the grill!
   MC: Mm... I can tell. What do you recommend?
   Hannah: Everything, silly. There's some beef brisket, corn on the cob, and baby back ribs made with my grandma's secret sauce recipe.
   Hannah: Go on, MC. Dig in!
   You heap spoonfuls from each platter onto your plate. You take a bite...
if Classmate 1 is not Hannah then
   In the makeshift kitchen out back, Classmate 1 pulls out a golden meat pie from the oven and sets it beside several garnished avocados.
   A glittering tea service sits beside a dainty platter of madeleines and cucumber sandwiches.
   MC: You made all this? It looks amazing!
   Classmate 1: Yes! I was going for a classic literature theme.
   Classmate 1: The clam chowder featured in Moby Dick... cucumber sandwiches from The Importance of Being Earnest... the madeleines of Proust fame...
   MC: And the tea service from Alice in Wonderland?
   Classmate 1: Exactly. I've always thought the culinary and the literary were perfect for each other...
   Classmate 1: Go ahead. Try something!
   You spoon a little of everything onto an empty plate. You try a bite of a raspberry jam tart...
MC: Whoa.
if Classmate 1 is Hannah then
   You polish off the beef brisket, the flavors melting on your tongue.
   Hannah: So? What do you think?
   Choice
   What do you say? 
       It was perfect! 
       It wasn't really my thing. 
       It needs more hot sauce!
   if "It was perfect!" then
       MC: I don't think I've ever had anything this good before! I definitely want seconds.
       Hannah: Whew. Well, I'm real glad you liked it. There's plenty more where that came from...
       Hannah: In fact, we're having another cookout at our ranch pretty soon. Hope you can join up!
       MC: I'll be there.
   if "It wasn't really my thing." then
       MC: It's great, but I'm not big on BBQ.
       Hannah: You're real honest, MC. I like that about you...
       Hannah: We're having another cookout at our ranch pretty soon. You should stop by. I'll be sure to whip up something you'll love.
       MC: I'm holding you to that.
   if "It needs more hot sauce!" then
       MC: Everything tastes better with more hot sauce.
       Hannah: I like the way you think, MC. Try this...
       Hannah passes you a bottle of hot sauce, which you squeeze onto your plate.
       Hannah: We're having another cookout at our ranch pretty soon. Hope you can join up!
       MC: I'll be there.
   if MC is dating Hannah then
       Hannah: Just what I wanted to hear. Seeing you always brightens up my day real quick--
       Hannah: Oh! You've got a little something on your cheek. Let me get that for you.
       Hannah reaches out to brush your cheek, fingers trailing across your skin. She leans in for a long kiss...
       MC: Got it?
       Hannah: Mm... I don't think so. Let me try again...
   if MC is not dating Hannah then
       Hannah: Just what I wanted to hear. Seeing you always brightens up my day real quick.
       MC: Good thing we go to the same school!
if Classmate 1 is not Hannah then
   You polish off the raspberry jam tart, the sweet flavor melting on your tongue. You try a few more bites of Classmate 1's dishes.
   Classmate 1: So? What's the verdict?
   MC: You should open a restaurant! I would live there.
   Classmate 1: You're too kind, MC...
   Classmate 1: I have been thinking of asking Mr. Olson to let us have a food project in English class.
   MC: Do it. I'd back you up.
   You try a few of the madeleines dipped in fragrant tea, before sampling the cucumber sandwiches, each bite better than the last.
   MC: Mm... never thought I'd find literature so delicious!
if you have Ellie then
   Later, as you finish off your food, Ellie taps you on the shoulder! She gives you a little wave.
   MC: Hey, Ellie! Ready to chow down?
   Ellie: You know it! A dino's got to eat. Hold on, I need to ask my stomach what it wants to try...
   Ellie circles the table, filling her plate with food. When she digs in, she jumps!
   Ellie: Yowza! That's a taste bomb right there...
   Ellie: Give me an 'N'! Give me an 'O'! Give me an 'M'! What does that spell?
   MC: Nom?
   Ellie: Woo! These are the best noms I've had in ages!
   Ellie: Thanks for going along with my cheer, MC. You always make me feel... well, accepted. And super duper happy!
   MC: Right back atcha!
As you finish eating, you hear a loud cheer go up from the dance floor!
MC: What's going on?
You head over to find one of your friends dancing in the middle of a crowd!
Everyone cheers as one of your classmates dances, the center of attention!
if Classmate 1 is Shane then
   Shane: Step, spin, and... snap! You can't touch this!
   Shane spins into a dramatic pose, arms flung out. The crowd roars!
   Shane: Thank you, thank you. I'll be here all night.
if Classmate 1 is not Shane then
   Classmate 1: Kick, jump, and... splits! Nailed it.
   Classmate 1 drops into a backbend, then springs into a round-off! The crowd roars!
   Classmate 1: I survived regional cheer camp... this is a piece of cake.
Someone breezes past you to stand in the center of the dance floor.
Max: So this is how losers party?
MC: Max?!
A shocked murmur runs through the crowd as Max stares down Classmate 1.
MC: What are you doing here, Max?
Max: I heard that someone at your school actually threw a cool party, and I had to see it for myself.
Classmate 1: You weren't on the invite list
Max: Please. Everyone knows a party doesn't really start until Max Warren arrives.
Max takes a step forward, but Classmate 1 blocks him!
Classmate 1: Do you need a map? The exit's behind you
Max: You don't want to do that, Classmate 1
Classmate 1 doesn't back down.
Classmate 1: Fine. Dance off, you and me. You win, you stay. I win, you leave
Max: You think you can take me in a dance off?
Classmate 1: Um, yeah. You in, or you out?
Max: I'm in
if Classmate 1 is Shane then
   Shane: Great. Just don't cry when you get smoked.
   The music ratchets up, and Shane steps forward, going into a smooth body wave. Popping and locking, he hits each beat perfectly!
   MC: Yeah! Go Shane!
   Shane: Honey, I was born dancing. You don't stand a chance!
   Max: That's big talk... but can you beat this?
if Classmate 1 is not Shane then
   Classmate 1: Great. I can't wait to show you the door.
   Classmate 1 steps forward, movements precise and perfect. The music ratchets up, and Classmate 1 moves with it, leaping into a front flip!
   MC: Go Classmate 1! You've got this!
Max does a quick pivot and cross-step, moving with smooth style. He throws himself into the music as he dances, then finishes with a one-armed handstand!
Classmate 1: Not bad, but I know someone way better...
Turning to you, Classmate 1 pulls you into the center of the dance floor!
MC: Hold on. I did not sign up for this--
Classmate 1: Show us what you've got, MC!
You tap your foot, listening to the music as it overwhelms the sounds of cheering. Your heart rate speeds up as the bass thuds in your ears. You...
Choice
What do you do? 
   Break dance! 
   Line dance! 
   Swing dance!
if "Break dance!" then
   You rock back on your feet, taking in the music, then drop to the floor to show off your footwork!
   MC: Six-step... three-step... coffee grinder!
   Everyone starts cheering, growing louder and louder as you kick into a freeze!
if "Line dance!" then
   You step to the side, moving to the music as you whirl around...
   MC: Step, cross, step...
   Everyone starts clapping along as you do the electric slide across the dance floor!
if "Swing dance!" then
   You grab Classmate 1's hands, and the two of you swing dance together! Classmate 1 sends you twirling away, then dips you...
   MC: Step, twirl, step... and pretzel!
   You guide Classmate 1 into a complex spin as everyone cheers louder and louder!
One by one, your classmates join you! Soon, everyone's dancing together, dance off forgotten...
Max: Hey! What happened to the dance off? I clearly won
MC: Yeah, right. At best, it was a tie. But you're welcome to stay...
MC: If you watch yourself
Max: Hey, I'm here to party, same as everyone else.
Max disappears into the dancing crowd, and a few Hearst students follow close behind.
if Classmate 1 is Shane then
   Shane: I knew I could count on you to back me up, MC. You always do.
   MC: No problem. That's what friends are for, right?
if you have Pheobe then
   Just then, you spot Phoebe across the dance floor. She waves to you, a huge grin on her face.
   Phoebe: MC! Is this awesome or what?
   MC: Definitely awesome.
   Phoebe: Ooh, this is my jam!
   Phoebe shimmies her hips and pumps her fist to the beat! You join in, matching her enthusiasm until the song ends.
   Phoebe: You know, I never in a million years would've danced like that before I met you.
   MC: Miss Beauty Pageant doesn't go for headbanging?
   Phoebe: It's for sure against the rules of proper, ladylike behavior...
   Phoebe: So glad I'm done with that! I love being whoever I want!
Later, you leave the dance floor, both exhilarated and tired out. You accept a glass of Italian soda from a passing waiter...
Autumn: MC! Oh, this is perfect.
Autumn: I was just going to congratulate the party host on a job well done. Wanna come with me?
MC: Sure thing. Lead the way!
if you have Talia or Tariq then
   Talia and Tariq mingle among your classmates in the dance club. You and Autumn catch up to them as they network.
   Talia: ...yes, we'll send along the portfolio! Anything for the governor's son.
   Tariq: You won't regret investing in the smart backpack. It's the next frontier...
   When they notice you two, Tariq and Talia excuse themselves and turn to you and Autumn.
   Tariq: Well? How are you liking the party?
   MC: It's awesome! You guys really pulled this off.
   Autumn: Yeah, I heard this was your first high school party. You guys did an amazing job!
   Tariq: Yes, by all measures, this party is a hit.
   Talia: We've made some great connections, and even better...    
   Talia pulls out her phone and flicks open a window to show you.
   Talia: Look at this!
if you don't have Talia or Tariq then
   Payton's excitedly checking her phone when you and Autumn catch up to her.
   MC: Earth to Payton. You're missing your own party!
   Autumn: Yes, and it's an amazing one! You've outdone yourself, Payton.
   Payton: Ohmygosh, you guys! Not to brag, but I am totally the party queen. Look at this...
   Autumn: What is it?
   Payton thrusts her phone at the two of you.
   Payton: We're trending on Twitter!
if you have Talia or Tariq then
   Talia shows you a series of tweets on her phone.
   MC: 'selfie with my BFFs at the #BestPartyEver'
   Autumn: 'get your butt over here if you wanna partayyy! #BestPartyEver #FreeFood #DropThatBeat'
   Talia: Our event is trending locally! It's getting bigger by the minute.
   Tariq: In fact, the Weekly Star is planning to run an article on our party.
   Talia: This is truly the party to end all parties!
   Tariq: Before we met you, we never would have thought we'd be throwing parties for our friends. It just wasn't in our five year plan.
   Talia: We didn't know what we were missing out on. You gave us the chance to maximize our temporal potential...
   Autumn: You mean, live life to the fullest?
   Talia: Yeah, that's what I said.
   MC: Well, I'm happy that you decided to stick around and try out high school for real.
   Talia and Tariq both offer you firm handshakes.
   Talia: We appreciate it, MC. You're more valuable to us than any corporate stakeholder.
if you don't have Talia or Tariq then
   You and Autumn read the stream of tweets on Payton's phone.
   MC: 'selfie with my BFFs at the #BestPartyEver'
   Autumn: 'get your butt over here if you wanna partayyy! #BestPartyEver #FreeFood #DropThatBeat'
   Payton: That's us! 'Best party ever!'
   Payton: I've thrown, like, a billion parties... but this is the first one that got its own hashtag! And we're trending locally!
   Taking back her phone, Payton sighs happily.
   Payton: I know it's kinda silly, but it's nice to get props for the party you threw...
   Autumn: You definitely deserve it, Payton. I'm having so much fun!
   MC: Yeah, you really pulled out all the stops!
   Payton: Aw, thanks a million. But you know what this means, right?
   Payton: The next party I throw has to be even more awesome!
if you have Ace then
   if you have Talia or Tariq then
       The next thing you know, Ace slips into your circle to stand beside you. He gives Talia and Tariq a brisk nod, and they exchange handshakes.
       Ace: My congratulations. Your party is a real game changer. You've done it now.
       Talia: Thank you, but what do you mean?
   if you don't have Talia or Tariq then
       The next thing you know, Ace slips into your circle to stand beside you. He gives Payton a brisk nod.
       Ace: My congratulations. Your party is a real game changer. You've done it now.
       Payton: What do you mean?
   Ace: Look around. You managed to bring together everyone at this school. Quite the feat...
   Ace: The only person who's managed to surpass that? MC.
   MC: Well, I did kind of start this school.
   Ace: Exactly. Unparalleled in achievements. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna go shoot some hoops.
   MC: Wait, really? You're not gonna stick around and schmooze?
   Ace: I've done enough of that. As a certain someone once said, life isn't about winning or losing. I'm here to party, not get ahead...
   MC: Imagine that. Ace de la Cruz taking it easy. What's next? Are you going to dance?
   Ace: I'm considering it.
As the party winds down, Classmate 1 starts ushering people outside...
Classmate 1: The finale's starting in a few minutes!
MC: I wonder what's going on...
When you walk outside to join the others, you hear someone call your name!
Party-goers congregate outside the dance club. Classmate 1 waves you over to join him on a bench.
if Classmate 1 is Chase then
   Chase: Have a seat. The big show is about to start!
   MC: The big show?
   Chase: I arranged for the best fireworks display available... and we have front row seats!
if Classmate 1 is not Chase then
   Nishan: Over here, MC! I sure hope this works. I spent hours setting up the charge...
   MC: What are you talking about?
   Nishan: The fireworks of course! I assembled an amateur fireworks show for this party... and we have front row seats!
if Moment of Truth is complete then 
   MC: Oh no. The last time I had anything to do with fireworks, I got expelled!
   Classmate 1: Don't worry. This is all perfectly above board.
Suddenly, a lone firework shoots into the air!
Fireworks soar into the evening sky above you, bursting into showers of brilliant sparks!
The party-goers around you ooh and aah as they watch the dazzling display.
if Classmate 1 is Chase then
   MC: Chase, this is gorgeous! I can't believe you paid for an entire fireworks show...
   Chase: It was nothing. I wanted the party to end on a high note, and this seemed like a good way to do it.
   MC: You didn't have to do this.
   Chase: But I wanted to. I'm done living by the rules and expectations of high society and my parents.
   Chase: I'd much rather be here, watching fireworks with people I truly care for, than having filet mignon at the Oxford Club.
   For a moment, you watch the brilliant trail of light left behind by each firework soaring upward.
   MC: Yeah, I know what you mean. This is exactly where I want to be...
if Classmate 1 is not Chase then
   Nishan: Whew! Everything's working. I was afraid the fireworks would turn out to be duds... or that a raccoon would get in and sabotage them.
   MC: Has that happened before?
   Nishan: Never underestimate the destructive nature of those furry bandits, MC. They are a force to be reckoned with
   MC: Well, your fireworks are incredible!
   For a brief moment, the evening sky is empty...
   Then, a series of fireworks shoot into the sky in rapid succession! Each transforms into something different... rocket ships, dinosaurs, video game characters...
   MC: Is that... a bacteria?
   Nishan: It's a tardigrade! Also known as the notorious water bear. They're micro-animals capable of surviving the apocalypse.
   Nishan: Ooh! And there's Pac Man... and Princess Zelda...
if you have Beckett then
   Nearby, you notice Beckett watching the sky. A film camera sits in his hands.
   MC: Beckett, are you planning on taking any pictures?
   Beckett: Huh? Oh!
   Beckett glances down at the camera in his hands and turns it over.
   Beckett: I meant to, but I think it's better if I didn't...
   Beckett: I just want to live in this moment, you know? Experience it with every fiber of my being...
   MC: I can get behind that.
You sit with your friends in companionable silence, watching the fireworks light up the sky in brilliant, flame-like colors...
You notice Max and his Hearst friends sitting together with your classmates, school rivalries forgotten. He grins at you.
Max: Not bad. I guess you guys know how to throw a party, after all.
With a final thunderous clap, the last firework goes off! Golden sparks dance in the air, illuminating the faces of everyone around you...
MC: It's official. This is the best party ever!
You've come a long way from those first days at your school, and you've made a lot of friends. What's next for you and your classmates?
Keep playing to find out!