You're both right, but let me elaborate a bit.
In ALL of my routes, as crappy as they are, three points have ALWAYS been very important to me:
1. All points from good_student
I was always keen to get all the points for a very specific reason, more on that later.
2. All points from Emily
Although it was always the pretext of receiving the motorcycle from her for his birthday, there was a second reason: a conversation in the kitchen where she explained to him that if he wanted to study, everything would be taken care of. At that point, I said to myself: STOP, NO. She means well, but it's the wrong path for his personal development!
3. Training with Layla
Except for one time out of curiosity (without saving), I always chose to train with Layla, concentrated if necessary, to ensure that the MC wins the race at camp.
Well, with EP 13, two of my three assumptions were confirmed!
Regarding point 3:
With the revelation of MC's father, he also knows that his father also saw his race at camp. By starting relay training, our MC is now in a completely different position as the winner of the race at camp. Under certain circumstances, this could be decisive for the relay race later on. Santiago's presence could provide a motivational boost. But something else is much more important to me.
Regarding point 2:
You can argue however you want. Emily has always been very important to me. Until EP 13, she was the MC's only real family member! Dinner at the Monoe's showed us what the MC is really missing in his life!
My goal:
What I'm getting at is, with good_student, I want to ensure that the MC graduates with a good to excellent grade. I bet that's what the variable is for.
With his performance in track and field, I want to ensure that the MC receives a scholarship to MSU. Because then the MC can proudly stand before his mom and dad and say: Look what I've accomplished!
And let's be honest: this MC, in particular, desperately needs it!
