Josy is the deadlock. Maya comes up with a plan, Maya goes to college, Maya is always under threat, and Josy just cries. She is completely useless, Maya doesn't need such a weak and pathetic girl.
Maya needs a stronger and more confident partner like MC.
I don't know...their relationship looks to be rather shaky at this point and I would predict that it will depend on the player's choices if they stay together or break up.
I started out as a Maya hater, even shitposted about her.
Since than, I played all the routes, some in different affinities.
Nowadays, I do find genuine joy in the MJ path, it has it's own brand of humor.
Likewise, I do enjoy the Jill route, since it's a very vanilla route with it's own jokes and inside jokes. Also that route does giveaway for more drama if double timing with Bella.
But, the more I played, the more I personally disliked Josy. I do jokingly call her a Pokewhore, due to being a midget compared to Sage, and well, for acting like a hoe. She goes behind Maya's back at ep9, she acts all insulted and attacks MC in the toilet. Overall, I find her to be hella toxic and nowadays I prefer Maya waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more.
But the thing is, I never hid the fact that I dislike cheaters overall. Sage kind of gets special treatment since she knew Chad was cheating on her(call it gut feeling, panties and all). So with Sage/MC, it was a revenge fuck in a way.
I think Maya deserves better.
I also hope that MJ route can be made better and really reaffirm the girls love for each other.
I'd also like the possibility if not on MJ to make them work, but REALLY work. Not the toxic shit they have now.
I am fully aware that Josy's fans are legion. And I have no issue with them.
I myself am a MJ route enjoyer.
But the more I play, the way DPC is pushing the narrative... he makes me dislike her more with each update.
Overall, all the characters are in a way good as is, but I also hope the end game is not narrowed down narrative wise. Specially MJ wise, since there is a clear push for instability, betrayal and cheating.
And the newly added Cheater Points from EP9 are a warning for things to come.
And I hope it gives real cause and effect to the game.