Yeah... I agree... That's why it shouldn't be told in the first place. Is it an interactive visual novel where you incorporate/immerse in a main character or is it a soap opera with many characters? It's also against all canons of good scriptwriting to create a kind of narrative and, then, suddenly, change it with no good explanation...
Hmm, I agree that having the interlude DOES change the narrative. However, I can't agree that the story of the interlude should not have been told because we do not have enough information to know just how vital to the story Zoey is or will be going forward. I didn't particularly like playing the interlude because I simply can't relate to a female MC.
However, I believe there are four seasons planned. (Is that right, he's planning four seasons?) That means we are at the half-way point in the story. We've gone through the first two seasons at the end of which we the MC are forced to make a decision as to who we will pursue if anyone. End of Season Two, yes?
What kind of story would you imagine we're going to have if MC's relationship choice is written in absolute stone and the entire next two seasons are focused on Maya and her problems with tuition? In my opinion a pretty boring one.
I'm looking forward to seeing what Zoey's return adds to the mix.