You can mostly do both. Lexi's path and finish first. I've done it twice. If I recall correctly, Lexi is a bit annoyed in text, but you don't lose any relationship points. So you can mostly have your cake (finish first) and eat it (Lexi) too. You just miss out on one Lexi scene.Just like choosing to be with Lexi instead of training with Layla causes the mc to lose his training camp race badly,
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