Chapter 3

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**Chapter 3** is the fourth chapter of the first season and the fourth chapter overall of *Sweet Elite*. It was released on September 9, 2018, and was developed and published by Dulcet Games Inc.

## Summary

One week later, Scholar has come to realize just how demanding the teachers at Arlington Academy are. One such teacher is Coach Davis, who announces a fitness test after being disappointed with the class' performance. What makes Scholar nervous is the fact that they will have to partner up with someone. It would not be so bad if they had managed to befriend one or more of their classmates, but schoolwork has gotten in the way of their social life. To calm their nerves, they decide to ask around to find out what the fitness test is like. With any luck, they will also be able to find a student who does not have a partner yet.

During their wanderings, they come across Raquel and Claire discussing some schoolwork in Classroom 1. In the Second Hallway, they find Axel, Tegan and Tyler discussing a new song Axel's trying to make. In the Garden, they catch Tadashi talking to his father on the phone. Tadashi, in turn, catches Scholar eavesdropping and explains that his father is the CEO of Nakano Corps, and he wants Tadashi to travel to Japan for business purposes.

After their chat, Scholar goes to Classroom 2 where they bump into Alistair, who is doing some schoolwork. When they exit the room, they run into Ellie. She notices that Scholar is on edge which leads to the two of them bonding over shared familial losses.

Scholar goes to the Outside Cafeteria next where they find Neha and Karolina. While Scholar does not really want to deal with Karolina right now, they do want to make sure she is feeling better. Karolina has recovered, but she is not happy to see Scholar either, so the conversation does not last long.

At this point, Scholar realizes how late it is getting. They dash to their dorm to work on their homework. Before they hunker down, their father calls to see how they are holding up. Scholar admits that they are having a difficult time adjusting, explaining some of their doubts and misgivings. The following conversation manages to raise Scholar's morale and renew their determination.

The day of the fitness test arrives. Scholar was able to find a partner in one of the students they talked to last week, or they are paired up with someone who is also partnerless. After the test, the rest of the school day passes quickly. When the final bell rings, they head to their dorms to chip away at their assignments. They manage to get their maths homework done before they realize how late it has gotten.

They fall asleep soon after climbing into bed, but they are jolted awake a few hours later when Tadashi yells a warning throughout the dorms. Annoyed, Scholar exits their room to find other students all abuzz with excitement: the Department Competition starts tomorrow.

## Plot

A week has passed since Scholar first entered Arlington Academy. In that time, they have come to understand just how demanding their teachers are. Though they have tried to maintain a healthy social life, all the schoolwork they have assigned has gotten in the way; either Scholar is too busy or the people they want to hang out with are unavailable.

Coach Davis is no exception: during a P.E. class one day, he proclaims his profound disappointment in the non-athletic students' lack of physical fitness. In order to find out what each student needs to work on, he announces a fitness test, to be held next week during the same class period. While Alistair and Raquel are not bothered by the news, the rest of the class groans. Though annoyed by the implicit complaint, Coach Davis nevertheless allows his students to choose their own partners.

The thought of trying to find someone on top of their already busy workload makes Scholar's stomach sink. They do have a few potential partners in mind, but Scholar assumes they have already picked someone. They hope that they will not end up being the only one without a partner.

After Coach Davis dismisses the class, Scholar heads to the Gym's locker rooms and changes back into their uniform. They decide to ask for information about the test before they look for a partner. With any luck, they will even be able to talk to their new classmates.

Leaving the gym, Scholar makes their way to Classroom 1 where Claire is helping Raquel with some homework. Raquel is fed up with it. Claire tries to reassure Raquel not, but a question from her reveals that Claire already understood stoichiometry at age twelve. When Raquel remarks that she wishes Claire was not such a genius, Scholar remarks in their head that they wish the same in regards to the whole student body.

Scholar asks them what they are doing. Claire says chemistry to which Raquel declares it the worst subject to exist.

Two dialogue options will appear: you can agree or disagree with Raquel. A brief conversation will follow, eventualy arriving at today's P.E. class. Scholar takes the oppertunity to ask them about the fitness test.

When they ask Raquel for information, she explains that it is not much different than any other fitness test: muscle strength, cardio, dexterity, and similiar tests. Claire assures Scholar not to worry to much about it, saying that she herself only managed to score slightly above average the last time they had one. Scholar's amazed to find out that, on top of everything Claire already does, she still somehow finds the time to exercise. Claire states that she is conscious about her health, so she works out with Raquel in the evenings. Of course, being in the Athletics Department, Raquel naturally outperforms Claire. Still, Raquel is still pleased by Claire's abilities despite not being an athlete.

Remembering one of the other reasons they are here, Scholar regains focus and starts to speak. Here, three dialogue options will appear: you can ask Claire or Raquel to be partners, or you can choose someone else. A brief dialogue will follow with the person you asked, otherwise you will skip straight to Scholar saying goodbye to them.

In the Second Hallway, Scholar comes across Axel, Tegan, and Tyler in the middle of a conversation. Axel is frustrated with his marketing team for giving him grief about his newest song; not only are they complaining that it is generic, but apparently he also is not making new music fast enough. And this is on top of the schoolwork he has been assigned. Tyler points out that he can always get exceptions from Lady Arlington, but Axel counters that Tadashi is in charge of processing those requests. Tyler immediately understands that that he is not going to get one any time soon. Tegan offers to help, but Axel declines. None of them specify exactly what form his help would take, but something tells Scholar they should not ask.

Scholar speaks up; after hearing about a fraction of what Axel has to put up with, they will stick with the life they have got now. Tegan agrees, but Tyler would like to have Axel's fans. Axel warns him that it is not as easy as it seems.

Three dialogue options will pop up: you can side with Tegan, Tyler, or Axel. No matter your choice, a brief exchange will follow.

Axel will relate an anecdote about the time he had to run away from some fans after they spotted him at a restaurant. He sarcastically remarks that all he wanted was some food, not a workout.

If you already have a partner, Scholar will leave the three of them. If not, Scholar will see Axel's comment as the perfect segue into potentially asking for a partner. Four dialogue options will appear: you can choose between Tyler, Axel, or Tegan, or you can choose someone else. If you ask one of them, Scholar will have a brief chat with the one they picked. If you want to pick someone else, Scholar will assume each one already has a partner. After whichever scenerio happens, they will leave.

When they enter the Garden, Scholar overhears Tadashi arguing with his father over the phone. He is frustrated about having to travel to Japan last minute. However, his father says something that rattles Tadashi. After he hangs up, he groans in- what seems to be- defeat.

Since it seems like Tadashi would rather be left alone, Scholar goes to leave. Unfortunately, Tadashi spots them at that moment. He assumes that they heard the whole conversation. Scholar explains that they caught the tail end of it and was just about to leave. Thankfully, Tadashi is not upset with them. He even explains a little what is going on: his father is the CEO of Nakano Corp., a large corporation Tadashi's entire family runs. His father wants Tadashi to fly to Japan for business related purposes.

Scholar is amazed that his father is being so demanding, and Tadashi cannot help but agree. Because it will be awhile until he gets back, he is forced to cram a week's worth of homework into one night. He excuses himself and begins to walk away.

If you already have a fitness test partner, Scholar will bid him goodbye before leaving the Garden themselves. If they do not, Scholar will remember to ask. You can choose to follow through on that or decide to ask someone else. Either way, both Tadashi and Scholar will exit the Garden.

Entering Classroom 2, Scholar stumbles across Alistair completely absorbed with a textbook. It takes them a couple tries to get his attention. He apologies and shows Scholar the front of the textbook, revealing it to be about physics. A brief exchange follows, after which Scholar assumes Alistair would not like to be bothered and they go to leave. Alistair stops them and asks them if they would mind studying it with him. Scholar agrees and spends about half an hour with him before Alistair calls it quits, and thanks them for their help.

If you already picked someone to partner up with, then Scholar will say their farewells before exiting the classroom. If not, they will cheekily ask for payment in the form of either Alistair becoming their fitness test partner or what his favorite protein bar is. Regardless of your choice, a conversation will follow before Scholar leaves.

Upon entering the Main Hallway, they catch the sound of Ellie giggling. Scholar makes a comment or remark, to which Ellie explains that she was reading one of the assigned books for their English class. She asks Scholar if they have read it yet, but the innocent question reminds them just how far behind they are; they quickly become more stressed. Ellie picks up on this and offers them a listening ear.

You can choose to open up to her or to pretend everything is fine. Either way, Ellie will recommend talking to someone with whom they are more comfortable with, such as their parents. Ellie herself has a pair of caring fathers that always manage to lift up her mood. This leads to Scholar and Ellie bonding over shared losses: Ellie's biological parents died when she ten, and Scholar's mother died in childbirth. Their father took her death hard, to the point where he does not talk much about her. The thought of their father leads Scholar to take Ellie's advice and give him a call.

If you have a partner, Scholar will leave at this point. If not, you can choose to ask her if she will be Scholar's partner or decide to ask someone else. If you choose to ask, a brief exchange will follow. If you do not, Scholar will assume that she already has a partner. Whatever your choices, Scholar will leave Ellie to her reading so they can continue their wanderings.

Their feet takes them to the outside cafeteria, where Neha and Karolina are looking through on of Neha's sketchbooks. Scholar has not talked to either of them since the party. They cannot forget the confrontation they had with Karolina in the dorm bathroom, making them disinclined to change that. Still, they are aware that Karolina fainting could hint at something serious, so they push aside their personal feelings and call out to Neha.

This catches Neha's attention, but she shoots Scholar a warning look, reminding them of their agreement too late. Karolina's disparaging remark at Scholar's presence says to them that she has recovered. They quickly explain why they are here: Karolina's fainting spell was unsettling and they are double checking to make sure she is doing better.

Though clearly annoyed, she does somewhat appreciate Scholar's concern. Of course, this does not change anything between them; she still wants nothing to do with Scholar, and besides, she and Neha are busy. Not wanting to get into another argument, Scholar acquiesce. After bidding Neha goodbye, they leave the balcony.

In the cafeteria entrance, Scholar will reflect on how communication seems to work a bit differently at Arlington. Depending on your choices up to this point, they will either be grateful that they have someone for the fitness test, or bemoan the fact that they will not have one. Either way, they will admit to themself that they are used to be alone here.

Spontaneously glancing at their phone, they are alarmed to find out how late it has gotten and they still have homework to finish. Rushing to their dorm, they toss their bag on their bed before parking themself at their desk. When they open their laptop, they notice a video call request from their father. Feeling a stab of homesickness, they accept the call.

Their father opens with shock at how terrible Scholar looks, eliciting a chuckle out of them. Their father tries again, inserting a threat to go up there and lecture them in front of their friends. Scholar's remark that they do not have any quickly shifts the mood from playful to serious. After prompting from their father, Scholar airs out some of the insecurities they have been feeling, even expressing a wish to return home. Their father reminds them about the day they received their acceptance letter. Despite his misgivings about the academy, seeing Scholar so happy made them determined to help Scholar see their dreams come to fruition, and he does not want them to give them up. Scholar sees the wisdom in this, but, after seeing first hand just how ruthless the academy can be, they are still not sure.

They watch as their dad visibly struggles to put his thoughts and emotions into words. When he mentions their mother, Scholar does not bother hiding their surprise; it has been years since the last time he brought her up. Scholar attempts to dissuade their father from continuing, but their father continues anyway. He mentions just how similar they are to their mother, that they share her determination and grit. Though he has come to terms with her death some time ago, seeing the same qualities in Scholar that he saw in his late wife was not something he prepared for. Tears pricking their eyes, Scholar listens as their father offers his support; if they want to come back, he will not stop them, but he does not believe that is really what they want.

Scholar fights to keep the tears at bay; their father's words have struck them hard. While still homesick, they know that they may regret dropping out of Arlington in the long run. Their determination renewed, they make a personal vow to make it into the Silver Tier.

They thank their father, stating how much they miss him. Pleased to see their child's fighting spirit, their father leaves them to their work. After a fond goodbye, Scholar ends the call. While they acknowledge that they will have to work harder than anyone else, and that it will be impossible to please everyone, they resolve to get as much out of their time at Arlington as they possibly can.

The day of the fitness test arrives. Depending on your choices up to this point, Scholar's partner will appear or Coach Davis will pair them up with someone who does not have one either. Regardless of who they are partnered with, Scholar will talk with them throughout the test, or at least attempt to.

Once the test is done and the class dismissed, Scholar will reflect on their role in Arlington. They are still not sure if they belong at the academy, but they believe they will be fine as long as they work hard and befriend some of their classmates.

The rest of the day flies by. By the time last bell rings, Scholar is more than eager to head to their dorm; their teachers assigned an ample amount of homework as per usual. Before that, they rest for a time on their bed until they can no longer put it off. However, when they finish their math homework and look at the clock, they see it is two o'clock in the morning. Exhausted, they change into their pajamas, check to see that they have set their alarm, then drop off to sleep.

Unfortunately, they are not even asleep for that long before they are awakened by shouting. Still half-asleep, Scholar drags themself to their dorm's door and looks out into the hallway. Other students are already up and about, many of them wearing shocked, horrified, and even excited expressions. The one exception is Tadashi, who looks more frazzled than ever. He gives instructions about applications, warning everyone that this year will be intense: the Department Competition is back and it starts tomorrow.

## Characters

* Scholar
* Coach Murdoc Davis
* Main 10
	+ Raquel Pereira-Carmago
	+ Claire Durand
	+ Tyler Williams
	+ Axel
	+ Tegan Novák
	+ Tadashi Nakano
	+ Alistair Drew
	+ Ellie Collins
	+ Neha Rao
	+ Karolina Nováková
* Scholar's father (debut)
* Lady Amelia Arlington (mentioned)

## Objectives

**Talk to your classmates and find out more about the fitness test.**

You will have to find the following characters in this order:

* Claire and Raquel are in Classroom 1
* Axel, Tegan, and Tyler are in the Second Hallway
* Tadashi is in the Garden
* Alistair is in Classroom 2
* Ellie is in the Main Hallway
* Karolina and Neha are in the Outside Cafeteria

**Go back to your dorm.**

Head to Scholar's dorm.

**It's time for the fitness test!**

You will automatically proceed to the Gym.

## 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.

### Notes

In this chapter, you can only get one illustration per playthrough. In order to unlock Alistair, Axel, Claire, Ellie, Raquel, Tadashi, Tegan, or Tyler's illustrations, you will need to choose the one you want an illustration of as your partner.

In Karolina and Neha's case, you need to not pick anyone else and have their infinity higher than the other (e.g. if you want Karolina's illustration, her infinity meter has to be higher than Neha's). The one with the higher infinity will automatically be assigned as your Scholar's partner during the test.

Regardless of who you choose/end up being partnered with, the love interest will recieve a small boost of infinity.

If you plan on unlocking each illustration, the first time you play thorugh the chapter, you will need to avoid picking anyone. Depending on who you end up being assigned to, you will then need to do a story replay of Chapter 2 in order to raise or lower either Karolina or Neha's infinity. Play through Chapter 3 once more, again making sure not to choose anyone else before the game does. Once you have unlocked Karolina and Neha's illustrations, you can do fun replays to unlock the rest. The order does not matter, just bare in mind that the game will only take into account the last story replay you do. If you want one of other love interests to get that boost of infinity, you will need to do one more story replay of *just* Chapter 3, this time with the love interest you really want.

### Scholar

**—**

* Definitely. (+ with Raquel) (- with Claire)
* Oh, come on, it's one of my faves! (- with Raquel) (+ with Claire)

**—**

* I was wondering if you had a partner, Raquel. = (+ with Raquel) **(Towards Raquel's illustration)**
* I was wondering if you had a partner, Claire. = (+ with Claire) **(Towards Claire's illustration and the "Zen AF" achievement)**
* (Actually, I'm going to choose someone else as my partner.) = **(Towards Karolina or Neha's illustration)**

**—**

* Tegan, I was wondering if you had a partner for next week's fitness test. = (+ with Tegan) **(Towards Tegan's illustration and the "Dead Snakes" achievement)**
* Tyler, I was wondering if you had a partner for next week's fitness test. = (+ with Tyler) **(Towards Tyler's illustration)**
* Axel, I was wondering if you had a partner for next week's fitness test. = (+ with Axel) **(Towards Axel's illustration)**
* (Actually, I'm going to choose someone else as my partner.) = **(Towards Karolina or Neha's illustration)**

**—**

* I'm with Tegan: Everybody knows the true masterminds are backstage. = (+ with Tegan)
* I'm with Tyler: I want people to ask my autograph, haha! = (+ with Tyler)
* I'm with Axel: I couldn't stand the constant screaming. = (+ with Axel)

### Alistair

**—**

* That sounds, uh... well, pretty boring, to be honest. =
* You don't look like the sort to be reading physics book... +
* Hmm, wouldn't you rather go for a run or something? -

**—**

* Yeah, no problem! I have a knack for physics. =
* Well, two brains working on something should be better than one, right? =
* I'll probably be next to useless, but sure! Why not? =

**—**

* ...be my partner for the fitness test? + **(Towards Alistair's Illustration)**
* ...tell me what the tastiest protein bar is? = **(Towards Karolina or Neha's illustration and the "RunHound" achievement)**

### Ellie

**—**

* I thought evil geniuses had maniacal laughs, not giggles. +
* What's so funny? =

「*What's on your mind?*」

* (Open up to Ellie) +
* (Brush off your feelings) - **(Towards the "Walls" achievement)**

**—**

* Hey, Ellie, do you have a partner for nest week's fitness test? + **(Towards Ellie's Ilustration and the "It's a Deer or Something" achievement)**
* (Actually, I'm going to choose someone else to be my partner.) = **(Towards Karolina or Neha's Illustrations)**

### Tadashi

**—**

* Well, no, you're the Student Body President, and you can give me detention. =
* Wait, does that mean I get free Nakano Corp. merchandise if I become your friend? +
* Yeah, okay, as if that were true. -

**—**

* Would you like to be my partner for next week's fitness test? + **(Towards Tadashi's illustration)**
* (Actually, I'm going to choose someone else to be my partner.) = **(Towards Karolina or Neha's illustration)**

## Illustrations

EllieClaireAlistairNehaKarolinaRaquelAxelTylerTeganTadashi