Main Character (Our Life: Beginnings & Always)

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* Find the CGs that actually show them. Put in gallery.
* Describe their relationship with their adoptive mothers.
* Describe relationship with Miranda better.

The **main character** is the player character of Our Life: Beginnings & Always. The default name of the main character is Jamie Last. The player will view the whole story from their point of view and are able to control their words and actions through the choices presented in the game. Main character means that YOU can design you. You build your character (or Jamie Last) to make you.

## Appearance

Their appearance is customizable from choosing the shape of their face to their accessories. While the player does not see the main character physically in the game, the choices that are made are reflected by the other character's comments and even the main character's thoughts.

Their default appearance is short, choppy black hair with round, black eyes and noticeable eyelashes. They also exhibit tan skin and a round face shape.

## Personality

Like their appearance, their personality is completely chosen by the player; ranging from excited, calm, nervous, angry to indifferent. Based on their personality, their interactions within the game will be unique and make it easier or harder to connect (and even romance) with other characters, including their love interests.

By default, they are non-binary, but their gender identity, sexuality, and romantic orientation is chosen by the player.

## Background

They were born in America as stated in *"Family"*. Their biological parents died in an accident. It is also stated that they have biological family members, however, they were unable to take them in due to unknown reasons.

## Relationships

### Cove

The main character first meets Cove when they find him on the hill of their house. Their relationship is highly dependent on the player's choices and how they feel for Cove in each step.

If the main character is indifferent towards Cove, they will only ever see him as a neighbor—maybe considering him someone as close as a mere acquaintance—and keeping it that way unless the player decides to readjust the interest level. Because of this, some of the main character's outcomes in their choices are very limited, where Cove wouldn't do some things because he doesn't like the idea of them. One instance is where Cove won't let the main character accompany him back to his house in "*Sleepover*" or outright telling them he does not want their balloon if they offer to give it to him in "*Shopping*”. In spite of the low interest level, there will still be opportunities for the main character to hang out with Cove; although his appearance will be limited compared to if the player is interested in him. Most of Cove's responses the main character gets will be brief and cold, regardless of the choices the player makes before being given the chance to increase their interest level.

If the main character is fond of Cove, they become friends. They're closer than they would be if they were only acquainted in the neighborhood. As they grow up together, so does their bond. Cove's interests may possibly align with the main character's as well, as shown in "*Grown Up*" where he'd automatically choose volleyball instead of whatever sport you may pick if your interest level towards him is at indifferent. The main character can also be deemed by Cove—since he's the referee—as the winner of their rolling race with Elizabeth and Shiloh as shown in "*Fireflies".* The player can also reassure Cove that they are indeed friends once he asks them about it in "*Sleepover".*

If the main character develops a crush for Cove or is in love with him (only available in Step 3 and 4), it is possible for them to confess to him as early as the end of Step 2. By the end of step 3, the main character gets to be confessed by Cove, though this is still depending on the player's choices. If they show interest with or date each other, the player can control some of Cove's forwardness when it comes to their relationship. There are choices where the main character can flirt with him with compliments or even physical intimacy. Cove can reciprocate their affection in the same way, depending on the level of initiative that the player picked.

No matter how close they are, Cove always respects the main character. He considers them an important part of his life.

Although usually on friendly terms with one another, there are instances where the main character can also get angry and/or upset at Cove. There are options for the player to choose if they want Cove to leave the main character's house in "*Talks*" if they have a disagreement on how to handle Miranda and Terry's argument. The main character can also sense Cove's temporary fury as soon as they ask Kyra about the reason she divorced Cliff.

### Elizabeth

Elizabeth's relationship with the main character is an atypical sibling rivalry; she will often challenge them to races or to display their courage, whether it's ding-dong-ditching their neighbors or rolling down a hill. Whether the main character is mean or nice to Elizabeth, she often takes their actions with a grain of salt. There are many times where the main character can confide in her, especially if it's related to something revolving around Cove. If they don't tell on her for being mean to Cove in "*Grown Up*" and/or tell her they saw Cove earlier in "*Runaway*", she will state that their family keeps secrets. If the main character tattles on her in "*Grown Up"* and blurts out that Cove slept over, she will still keep it a secret and state that main character is lucky that she can keep secrets, unlike them.

Even though their relationship can be strained at times, Elizabeth truly cares about her younger sibling and even states after discovering her biological parents are dead, that she'll always consider the main character to be their sibling and that they're stuck with her for life. Despite being family, she does not consider them as her friend during Step 2 mainly because she does not want to have her sibling be her best friend. Eventually in Step 3, she does mature and grows to be more noticeably kind towards them, albeit with the mandatory sibling teasing.

### Derek

Derek considers the main character as one of his good friends regardless if they like him or not during Step 2. He is always trying to help the main character, like offering to lend them money if they forget some in "*Mall*" or listening to the main character if they need to rant in "*Wave*". In return, the player can lend him an ear by hearing out his worries by the end of Step 2 or helping him decide between football and soccer in "*Summerwork*".

He also develops a crush towards them which can be shut down if the main character has a crush on Cove and tells Derek about this, if they are not interested in guys, if they decide not to answer his question regarding their interest in guys, or if they tell him they do not want to talk about it. Otherwise, he would try to offer a pact to the main character that if they are still both single after ten years, they would marry each other. The player can choose to accept this pact or not. If asked if he likes the main character, he will admit it but then proceed to tell them that they can think about it when they are older before asking them again about the pact. Later on, they can flirt with him instead of joking around if they like him.

It is up to the player if they want the main character and Derek to still talk to each other by Step 3. He retains the cheerfulness shown by his younger self when talking to them.

### Baxter

The main character is able to first meet him in "*Soiree*" where he walks up to them to ask them to be his dance partner while they are looking for one. They can choose to accept his offer, look for another dance partner, or tell him off. If they rejected him or told him off, he will simply apologize and be on his way.

While dancing, if the **main character** has taken dancing classes, he will be pleased. Otherwise, he will take the lead and adjust to them. Afterwards, he will tell them that they have nice legs. Years later, at the start of Step 3, he will move in to the condominium previously rented by the Donnells. There, he will be greeted by the main character and Cove. If the main character chose to dance with him, he will remember them. If they complimented him for his skills and they took dance classes, he will return the compliment. If they brought up the comment about their legs from "*Soiree*", he easily says that he still thinks that way.

He appreciates the main character if they reach out to him and will feel the same if they tell him that they did end up as good friends. Otherwise, he is still polite towards them.

### Lee

Lee is the main character's cousin and one of their closest friends. The main character is shown to hang out with her whenever they are able to. The player can also decide if they want to tell her about how they feel towards Cove. If Cove is not their crush, they can still tell her about whoever they have a crush on. If the main character has a crush or is in love with Cove, she always shows an encouraging side to their relationship.

She also shows a caring side in "*Family*" where she willingly stays by the main character's side to comfort them as long as they want her to. She also respects their need for space and will stay by their side if they need the company. In "*Hang*", if the main character is indifferent to Cove, she talks to them instead. She shows a supportive side to them if they feel insecure. She readily offers to pay for the main character in "*Mall*" if they forget to bring money, in which she will have a small argument with Cove that isn't serious if they want to buy a smoothie.

### Cliff

Cliff is the first character the main character encounters in-game, who also happens to be one of their new neighbors that moved in Step 1 and the father of Cove. The main character was first offered a twenty-dollar bill by him in hopes for them to potentially develop a friendship with his son and help him around the neighborhood and the places of Sunset Bird, with them having the options to either decline the note, keep it, or run away from him. The main character is free to choose how they feel about him, varying from thinking he's amusing to being annoyed at his antics. They may also point out about how handsome he is, albeit not mentioning that aloud.

### Kyra

Kyra is also shown to be friendly towards the main main character and shows a high level of interest in them due to Cove not giving too many details about them to his mom. She mentions that Cove often speaks fondly of the main character whenever he visits her, and will resort to teasing him if he has a crush on them by stating that they look cute together. She even takes a surprise picture of them both during their trip to the National Redwood Park.

She is thankful to the main character for keeping her son company for all these years.

If the main character is dating Cove in Step 3, they can greet her as "Mom 3" during a phone call with Cove, resulting in him immediately regretting putting his phone on speaker due to his embarrassment.

### Miranda

Miranda is first introduced to the main character during "*Birthday*", where they become friends. The main character mediates a fight between Miranda and Terry during "*Talks*".

### Terry

The main character met Terry through Cove, and was pleased to consider him as a friend as it was mentioned that they were considered as good company by him since they were close with Cove. With Miranda, Cove, and the main character, the four of them were able to create a small friend circle.

The player generally enjoys his presence along with Miranda's, seeing as that they're the closest within the group. They can also show their worry towards the duo's friendship being tainted due to a misunderstanding that happened in between them during "*Talks*", along with the main character and Cove thinking of ways to help Terry and Miranda sort things out.

### Shiloh

The main character and Shiloh had known each other for a long time and regardless of the player's choices, it is stated in the in-between portion that everyone was very sad when he moved, including the main character. They also have a choice to feel sad that Elizabeth was Shiloh's favorite and to wish that it had been them instead; dejected over the fact that no matter how close they felt they had gotten with Shiloh when it was only the two of them, they would always be "second fiddle" to him compared to Elizabeth.

### Jeremy

Jeremy is always annoyed with the main character, regardless of their actions towards him. If they try to sympathize with or say nice things to him, he will dismiss their efforts, often saying that what they say is pointless. There are also multiple occasions when he calls them stupid, an example being his comments on them wearing a party hat in "*Birthday*".

Due to his personality change in Step 3, he becomes apologetic to them. However, despite becoming more passive, he still thinks that they should not waste their time talking to someone like him. He blushes and becomes defensive if he receives a compliment from them.

At your Wedding, he is puzzled as to why he was invited, but is also grateful. He will dislike all physical interactions but won't refuse them for your sake. The main character might be able to cement your friendship between you and him.

## Trivia

* It is stated in "*Runaway*" that Main Character has stayed over their grandparents' house before.
* The main character was born in 1997 or 1998.

## References

1. ↑ https://gb-patch.tumblr.com/post/190862507761/i-have-a-question-does-elizabeth-ever-felt