Freddie Harper

> *"I've tried my best to overcome it, and I'm definitely much better now. Please trust me, I am confident that I can do a great job here, ma'am."*
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Freddie is the game's first male protagonist and the fourth in total, introduced as a classmate to Zahra and Hassan.

### Background

Freddie has a tragic backstory, having grown up with an abusive alcoholic father who would assault him verbally and physically. His strained relationship with his family is the likely reason of his monetary problems. In university, Freddie is treated like an outcast, as it is shown by his nickname "Weird Freddie". He doesn't have experience in relationships, as he's never been in love before.

### Physical appearance

Freddie is of average height and build. He has big blue eyes, blond unkempt hair, a strong nose and full lips. At the beginning of his story, he had acne which he dealt with through skincare and similar methods.

### Personality

Although not shy nor introverted, Freddie is hesitant to put himself out there due to not knowing how to act or what to say to other people. He's eager to try new things and is a quick learner, and his confidence gains a significant boost throughout the story. After realizing that he's gay, Freddie seems a lot more comfortable with himself and others, indulging on his physical appearance and getting to know other people as well.

## Story

#### Freddie's POV

Freddie enters the story by asking Zahra and Hassan if he can join their study group, since they're in the same class of Psychology. After getting to know each other, Hassan invites him to the basketball practice, to which Freddie happily obliges. After discovering that he doesn't have enough money to upgrade his equipment, Zahra suggests that he takes an internship at the sales team she works at. Freddie agrees, and after an interview with Emma, he gets in.

Freddie, Hassan and Zahra grow closer as friends, to the point that Hassan becomes jealous of Freddie's relationship with Zahra. He asks both of them on a date to the pub to sort it out through a conversation, but before Hassan can tell Freddie how he feels about Zahra, Freddie confesses that he's into Hassan. This leads the three of them to discuss if Freddie's feelings are real, and after some investigation, Zahra concludes that Freddie is gay. However, Hassan rejects his advances, as he chooses to be with Zahra.

Demoralized, Freddie goes back to the pub only to be approached by Alex. He'd noticed his sadness and cheers him up once Freddie explains his situation, expressing his support for his newfound identity and encouraging him to find other people to date.

#### Zahra's POV

Freddie watches Zahra's speech at the sales team's new course, and suggest that they catch up by going to the pub. A year has passed, and Freddie has now a boyfriend of his own, Tim. During their conversation, Freddie notices that Alex is in the background. Filled with gratitude, he approaches him and invites him to join their group.

#### Freddie's POV

Freddie, Tim and Alex organize a get-together to welcome Zahra from her trip to Spain. While she recalls her time there, Freddie notices that Alex sours at the mention of Zahra's new friend, Jane. Moved by curiosity and the desire to help his friend, Freddie visits Alex's house and questions him about their relationship, to which Alex replies that it doesn't matter now.

Now that he's been made aware of the misunderstanding that lead to their breakup, Freddie teams up with Zahra and Tim to find a way to reconciliate both parts. Zahra agrees to let him travel to Barcelona and talk to Jane, though he warns him not to mess with her new relationship with Wiley. Freddie and Tim travel to Europe with the excuse of taking a vacation. There, he meets Jane and explains everything about Alex's thoughts and feelings. Touched by his words, Jane thanks him.

Freddie fakes an emergency in order to force Alex to travel to Barcelona. Once he's there, he reacts angrily at the deception, but agrees to follow Freddie to Jane's exhibition anyways.

## Trivia

* Freddie is the only gay character in the game.
* He turns out to be a great basketball player, though he considers the game as only a hobby.

1. ↑ Freddie: *"I lived with my alcoholic father since I was young. He would beat me and verbally abuse me whenever I said something he didn't like."*
2. ↑ Freddie: *"Maybe you're right, but a new pair of basketball shoes would mean I'd have to live off instant ramen for the next two weeks."*
3. ↑ Hassan: *"The Weird Fre... Oh, I'm sorry!"* Freddie: *"Yes, "Weird Freddie" is what they call me."*
4. ↑ Freddie: *"I don't know, I got scared. You know...I've never fallen in love with anyone in my life-girl or boy."*
5. ↑ Freddie: *"No, I'm always open to making new friends with others. The only thing is that sometimes I don't know what to say or do. I worry that I might say the wrong thing, and therefore, end up staying silent."*
6. ↑ Freddie: *"I think I have a crush on you, Hassan!"*
7. ↑ Alex: *"Cheer up, bro! Don't be sad, it doesn't matter who you love-love is love. 5% of men in this country are gay, and among them there are lots of geniuses."*
8. ↑ Alex: *"That happens, my friend. Keep your head up and move on, there are many fish in the sea. You'll find the right one for you."*
9. ↑ Freddie: *"Yep, last year at this pub. I was emotional and confused-I has just realized I was gay...and you helped me get through it and accept myself for who I am."*
10. ↑ Hassan: *"Wow, Freddie! I didn't expect you to play so well-your passes are great, I bet you got hundreds of assists today."*