Chapter 5

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**Chapter 5** is the sixth chapter of the first season and the sixth chapter overall of *Sweet Elite*. It was released on March 16, 2019, and was developed and published by Dulcet Games Inc.

## Summary

After silencing the multiple alarms they have set, Scholar prepares for the long day ahead of them. They are still processing the fact that they ranked third after the interviews, a fact that has given them newfound popularity. Even Karolina takes new notice of Scholar, something that annoys them; the only thing that has changed about them is their raking and suddenly people are all too eager to get into their good graces. Axel points out the double standard as well during a friendly chat with Scholar.

Tadashi interupts at one point to annouce the meet up time for the opening ceremony. Once they have finished their morning routine, Scholar heads to their departments designated practice room. Scholar and the rest of their department do a quick once over of their project before heading to the Hallway 1 for the opening ceremony. As the ceremony progess, Scholar gets sidelined by a reporter, who makes their anxiety rise with each progressive question. Thankfully for them, Lady Arlington steps in at that point, revealing that she used to attend the academy with the reporter. She even makes some veiled threats which gets the reporter to back off.

Lady Arlington leads Scholar back into the main building. She advises Scholar to stay alert around such people, before rejoining the parade. By this point, all of the departments have finished and were waiting at the back of the building's main room. The only ones still near its entrance are Axel and Tadashi, the latter of whom calls Scholar over when he spots them; apparently, the current top three students are supposed to appear on a small stage and make a brief statement.

Scholar gives a few words of gratitude and a few of their classmates cheer for them. After Lady Arlington closes the opening ceremony, Scholar goes back to their department's room. The entire department works on the project until lunchtime. In the crowded cafeteria lounge, Scholar manages to find a seat with a couple of students they recognize. The spend most of the lunch period chatting or bantering with them.

After lunch, they return to their practice room where their department works on the projects finishing touches. Unfortunately, they forgot something back in their dorm. They hastily go back to their dorm and grab what they need, but when they exit their room, they hear Neha crying. Neha exits her own dorm at that point and sits on the floor, clearly distress by something. Scholar is torn between trying to give some morale support or letting her have her space. Either way, they will return to their department, where everyone will continue hashing out the project until the official starting time for the acutal competition.

The competition is being held in the Auditorium. As the competition unfolds, Scholar is awed by everyone's creativity and hard work. When its time for their department, the presentation either goes off without a hitch or there is a hiccup that Scholar manages smooth over with some quick thinking. Once every department has completed their presentations and the votes are in, Lady Arlington announces the winning department and winning student. During the announcement, Scholar realizes that they have friends here; while the competition was exhausting, it helped them bond with some of their fellow students.

With the Department Competition finally at an end, the student body filters out of the auditorium. As the stress leaves the their body, Scholar cannot help but look forward to a relaxing evening. They check to make sure they have everything, only to realize they have left their phone in the cafeteria. When they go to reclaim it, one of their friends already found it. As they talk with them, it is possible for them to start showing signs that they are developing a crush.

Before long, they both realize the sun is setting. Calling it a day, Scholar walks with them back to the dorms then bid one another good night. Throwing themself on their bed, they reflect on how far they have come since their first day. However, before they can settle down completely, they hear a knock on their door. It is Serena, whose stopped by to explain that this chapter as well as the one before it comprise one huge arc; there are a lot of little hints and clues scattered throughout both and doing a combination of story and fun replays will help you get the most out of these chapters. After her explaination, she lets Scholar go so they can get some sleep.

## Plot

Scholar and their department have been busy lately inventing something extraordinary for Department Competition, to show your talents.

While running head as your third leg organizing everything, you encounter Neha who seems to be sad and stressed. You can either leave her since you are in a very hurry and your department is waiting for you or you can console her. Later option gives you an illustration and you have a short chat with Neha who open up to you, telling she has some issues with her parents.

You then tell her that your father had to do two jobs at the same time in order to be able to buy you your school uniform which Neha responds angrily and shocked that she has always thought those uniforms are too expensive. She then says she thinks that you are a great person, sensing it right away when she met you for the first time.

Last chapter interview's results come in and you're very shocked to find out that you actually placed third, just after known millionaire's son Tadashi and famous celebrity Axel. This placement earns you a nickname "Arlington Sweetheart" and gives you much needed points towards rankings' silver tier and whole competition's win.

Each department's creations are presented in front of cameras in auditorium. The outcome of this presentation depends on each department and your decisions in previous chapter.

## Characters

* Scholar
* Main 10
	+ Tyler Williams
	+ Claire Durand
	+ Tadashi Nakano
	+ Raquel Pereira-Carmago
	+ Tegan Novák
	+ Karolina Nováková
	+ Neha Rao
	+ Axel
	+ Ellie Collins
	+ Alistair Drew
* Coach Murdoc Davis
* Dr. Meifeng Wu
* Lady Amelia Arlington
* Dr. Zoe Lee
* Dr. Alex Kim
* Mr. Robert Boss
* Ms. Nabila Khan
* Linda Jones (debut)

## Objectives

**Go to the bathroom and get ready for the day.**

Go to the Dorm Bathroom.

**Go to the opening ceremony.**

Go to the Main Hallway.

**Go to back to your department's room.**

This objective will change depending on which department you are in.

* Art Classroom - Fine Arts
* Auditorium - Performing Arts
* Computer Lab - Pure and Applied Sciences
* Science Lab - Health Sciences and Biology
* Classroom 2 - Fashion
* Gym - Athletics
* Classroom 1 - Business, Commerce, and Politics

**Eat your lunch at the cafeteria.**

Go to the Cafeteria Lounge.

**Go back to your department practice.**

Return to your department's room.

**The department competition is starting... Quick, go to the auditorium.**

Go to the auditorium.

**Go to the roof.**

Go to the Outside Cafeteria. (Note: This objective will only appear if you are in the Athletics Department and picked the risky project during Chapter 4.)

**Find your phone!**

Go to the Outside Cafeteria.

## Dialogue Guide

### Key

* Green answers will raise a character's infinity. +
* Red answers will lower a character's infinity. -
* Blue answers won't have any effect on a character's infinity. =
* Black answers are unknowns; the affect that answer has on a character's infinity has not been discovered.

NOTE: The amount of infinity given/taken per answer can change between a friendship and romance choice.

### Scholar

**—**

* (Ask.) =
* (Don't ask.) =

**—**

* (I'm going to sit with Tadashi, Alistair, and Raquel.) =
* (I'm going to sit with Claire, Tegan, and Ellie.) =
* (I'm going to sit with Karolina and Neha.) = **(Towards the "Break a Leg" achievement)**
* (I'm going to sit with Axel and Tyler.) =

「***— (If you are in the Pure and Applied Sciences Department)***」

* (I happily joined the other math and physics specialists.) =
* (I happily joined the other programmers.) =
* (I happily joined the other robotics specialist.) =

「***— (If you are in the Biology and Health Sciences Department)***」

* (I started explaining the anatomy of our "Arlingtonator".) =
* (I started explaining all about the creature's nervous, skeletal, and respiratory systems.) =

「***— (If you are in the Performing Arts Department)***」

* (I took my place on stage as one of the performers, excited to share the spotlight with my classmates!) =
* (I took my place backstage, to help with the logistics. I was excited to coordinate the show behind the scenes) =

「***— (If you are in the Business, Commerce and Politics Department)***」

* (We started off with my specialization: the political system.) =
* (We started off with my specialization: business and economics.) =
* (We started off with my specialization: culture and human behavior.) =

「***— (If you are in the Fashion Department)***」

* (I quickly got dressed and prepared myself for my turn on the catwalk.) =
* (I quickly got my models to gear up with my creations and put the final touches on them.) =
* (I quickly got to helping my classmates with their various tasks.) =

### Alistair

**—**

* I think Tadashi runs perpetually low on friends to sit with, Raquel. = (+ with Raquel)
* Maybe he’s here to spy? Loose lips sink ships, Raquel. +
* He's obviously here for the stellar company. = (+ with Tadashi)

### Axel

**—**

* You call that finding loopholes, I call that creative problem solving! +
* I mean, you could probably get into Gold Tier easily if you put in more effort, given that you are a celebrity. -

**—**

* That’s quite some determination you got right there, Tyler. = (+ with Tyler)
* How in the world did you not get sick? +

### Claire

**—**

* I'm a true ride-or-die loyalist. My department's will be my favorite, no question. = (+ with Tegan)
* Whatever has the most pizazz. I want to see some real showstoppers! = (+ with Ellie)
* I'm not sure... I won’t know for sure until I’ve seen everything. +

### Ellie

**—**

* I’m a true ride-or-die loyalist. My department’s will be my favorite, no question. = (+ with Tegan)
* Whatever has the most pizazz. I want to see some real showstoppers! +
* I’m not sure... I won’t know for sure until I’ve seen everything. = (+ with Claire)

### Karolina

**—**

* (I’m going to call her out on it. She really doesn’t deserve any of my patience right now.) -
* (Maybe it’s best to teach her a lesson by beating her at her own game.) +

「*God, do you have a mute button?*」

* I don’t know, do you have a channel setting other than jerk? +
* Oh relax, I’m trying to help Neha take her mind off... whatever's bothering her. = (+ with Neha)

### Neha

**—**

* (I think I'm going to stay, Neha needs someone right now.) = **(Towards Neha's Illustration)**
* (It's better if I leave. I'm sure Neha will appreciate me giving her space.) =

### Raquel

**—**

* I think Tadashi runs perpetually low on friends to sit with, Raquel. +
* Maybe he’s here to spy? Loose lips sink ships, Raquel. = (+ with Alistair)
* He’s obviously here for the stellar company. = (+ with Tadashi)

### Tadashi

**—**

* I think Tadashi runs perpetually low on friends to sit with, Raquel. = (+ with Raquel)
* Maybe he's here to spy? Loose lips sink ships, Raquel. = (+ with Alistair)
* He's obviously here for the stellar company. +

### Tegan

**—**

* I'm a true ride-or-die loyalist. My department's will be my favorite, no question. +
* Whatever has the most pizazz. I want to see some real showstoppers! = (+ with Ellie)
* I’m not sure... I won’t know for sure until I’ve seen everything. = (+ with Claire)

### Tyler

**—**

* That's quite some determination you got right there, Tyler. +
* How in the world did you not get sick? = (+ with Axel)

### Serena

**—**

* That was clear, thanks for the info! =
* Can you repeat, please? =