Ashley and Sara are first years that just arrived, like MC. they don't really know Carol and Yuki. it's just Ashley that joins the cheering squad. Sara is just Ashley's roommate and friend from Carol's and Yuki's POV.Yeaaaaah, the writing is pretty questionable. I have more of a problem with the lack of interaction between Carol's "friend" group than I do their reasons for falling for the MC. The fact that they're all such close friends and dorming with each other, it's insane that not a single one of them have said anything about seeing the MC. I think Ashley knows you're seeing Sara when you start her "lessons", but I could be mistaken. It becomes even more obvious how much of a problem that is when you replay the game and pay extra attention. If I'm correct, the ONLY time you see all of them together is when you meet them for the first time. Outside of their respective duos (Sara and Ashley, Carol and Yuki), there is very minimal interaction between the group. I mean, is Sara even seen on the screen with Carol after you meet her for the first time? I don't think so, but if I'm wrong, I'd love for someone to correct me.
they are all private people too. not sharing much about their personal lives.
it's weak all around, but it barely holds together
Carol also has a reputation and rumours about her, she doesn't want MC to be affected by them, and she wants to spare MC from Abby too.Carol does not go public because of her past relationship with Yuki
You forgot Nicki. she doesn't see MC as her date yet. just a friend up until the latest update.
and Roxy, it's ambiguous. she doesn't really hides it, but she doesn't go out of her way to advertise it. She does reveal MC to several people without any shame or embarrassment. just not to schoolmates. might happen with Nicki. we also don't know who she knows in the sorority.
Kim doesn't care about hiding MC. bu there is no real point in mentioning it for now. it might come up with Lexi if they catch up, and Lexi wouldn't care