and Friends

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I think the gaming evening was a good choice. You can read how it ends after I'm done talking.

Jasmine's path will only be activated in the next chapter because I went a bit over my limit again this time with a little more than 5000 words. I had actually set myself a goal of 3000 to 4000 words, but as long as you don't find the chapters too long or too watered down, I'll include everything I imagined before the chapter.

Now, please enjoy...

Chapter 32

Looking outside, I see the city going by. Streets, trees, people. It makes a huge difference to see the world when you're powerful. I see a pretty girl and think about how long I have to be near her for the MCD to give her to me. And it makes a huge difference to see the world when you're in love.

Bzzzt. Bzzzt.

I don't want to complain, but the MCD has the functions of a cell phone under a special sub category. So it's always awkward to do the things I usually do on a cell phone. But the memory is sufficient and I don't have to delete photos like on my old smartphone.

'Hey bro. On the way to school and to your cute girlfriend? Yeah, yeah, shut up. Lisa likes you and you can make her happy. But don't forget that you have me at home. So I thought I'd send you something that reminds you of me.'

But I wouldn't delete this photo anyway.

"Bitch," I grin and shake my head as I press my legs together and look around the bus. It's surprisingly empty this late in the morning.

"Who's that? Do I know you? Where do you have the number from" The answer comes immediately.

'As if you could forget my girls. I'm burning up here. This sensitive perk is something special. I came twice while I was soaping myself up. I feel so good. And sorry for spending the tokens on pregnancy control. You're definitely going to have fun with the girls today. Not much time for my pussy, you know?'

"Holy..." I briefly consider whether I should turn around right away, but Rose is right as always.

'But first have fun with your sonn to be girlfriend. Earn a few points with Lisa, make her happy and not always as intimidated as... I don't know. You're the one with the annoying historical comparisons. But make her happy, k? And activate Ryan, k? I want to see what this thing does to cute little boys.'

I stare at the message, wondering what to reply as the bus takes me closer to school.

'Come on. No more hesitation. Do you honestly think Lisa would feel less for you if you told her how you made her so happy? Or Ryan for that matter? And if you're worried about this 'honor' everyone keeps talking about, then shut up loser. No one else has this opportunity like you do and if that means I have to share you with little Lisa... You're making your mother your puppy and your sister your daughter. And you're worried about having two girlfriends?'

'It's fine,' I write quickly before Rose can analyze further. 'You know me, I can see that. And you're right.' Nevertheless, my fingers are shaking a little as I imagine Bella and Lisa, together, naked, in my bed... 'Bella and Lisa will definitely get along well, I know.'

Bzzzt Bzzzt

'Oh yes... Bella is there too... Well... Then three girlfriends.'

"Wait... three... Oh... Oooooh!"

Rose Lynchwood. +4 (PS +13)

I can't stop grinning for the rest of the ride.

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And school is only half as bad when you're madly in love, having three girlfriends on the way.

But it's only when Lisa hugs me much tighter and longer than ever before that I realize what Rose's words really mean.

"I thought you weren't coming today! I was worried." Lisa doesn't sound sad or worried. On the contrary, I can literally feel the positive energy she exudes.

"I told you I wouldn't let you down again," I say and wait until Lisa separates from me. "Wow girl you lookHOLY!" My eyes widen when I realize how... liberated my best friend seems.

"Do I look holy?" she asks with a... Is that a cheeky grin? Is she... posing for me? Wait. Is that a sexy skirt? And... Wait again! Fuck she looks sexy!

"Eh... No..." Pull yourself together. Okay... Lisa is sexy. So what? Oh, shut up! This girl is made for you!

"I wanted to say 'holy shit', but then I forgot the rest," I confess and rub the back of my head. I can watch Lisa and her outfit closely.

"She only put that on for you," Ryan's voice sounds behind me, but I just can't turn away from so much beauty. Lisa notices this and basks in my attention.

Lisa Moreau. +3 (PS -63)

"That's not true!" she laughs, but then looks back at me, even as Ryan laughs.

"And what was that earlier?" He raises his voice to a funny squeak. "I hope Finn comes soon. I want to show him my outfit." Laughing, laughing! Lisa tries to gouge Ryan's eyes out with her fingers, but of course fails. Then it's time to go to class. I missed Miss Webster and her class due to sleeping too long, but at least I'm with my friends.

"Finn?" Lisa walks next to me, her back straight and her breasts... Yes, Finn, you notice her breasts... And she's not wearing a bra. That's clear. You have a divine cell phone and can't think straight when Lisa Moreau flirts with you? Wait. Is she flirting with me? "How did you like my photo? I took it just for you." Oh holy mother of fuck, she's flirting with me!

"It's incredible to see how good you're feeling right now, Lisa," I say, forgetting to flirt back. Fuck! "Your smile is always the best thing about you." Her outfit! Say something about her outfit! "And your skirt..."

"I always smile when I think of you," she interrupts my thoughts about her round, perfect, soft, bubbly, perfect, like, fucking perfect ass. As risky and sexy as she looks, she looks at me in a **** and shy way as we walk into the building. "Because of you, I feel so... free and..."

"And?" Lisa stops.

"Finn? Do you think…” And she looks so fucking cute when she’s nervous. “Do you think it would be okay if I kept dressing like this?” My eyebrows shoot up into the sky.

“What? Are you kidding me?” But those were the wrong words and Lisa starts babbling quickly.

“I-I-I thought it was cute and I felt good in it and…” Then she slows down. “I just wanted to know your opinion andeeeep…” I hug her in the middle of the hallway to our lecture hall. Latecomers from other classes move around us as I hug Lisa and imagine what it’s like to do this every morning after waking up with her and Rose.

“Lisa, of course you can dress like this,” I say and smell her hair. She uses a different shampoo than Rose and I can well imagine… And I wish that these smells would mix in friendship and trust. “I support you if you feel comfortable in these things and I like seeing that you are brave and cheeky.”

“Then…” But first Lisa hugs me back. “Then I want to try a few things,” she tells me. We end the hug but I hold the slightly smaller girl by her shoulders while she shows me that the MCD has changed her.

And she smiles contentedly and liberated.

“I want to buy a few things because… I don’t know but…”

“Do that,” I grin and can already imagine that she means pink and girly things. “I support you.”

“Then…” She shakes her head slightly and giggles. “Then support me in not being late for class.” We both laugh and I accompany her to our class. After all, Lisa, unlike me, is an exemplary student.

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“I-I don’t know… I mean… If you want me to?”

“Yes of course I want you to. And Finn and Ryan too! Right guys?”

It’s like a film I’ve never seen before, but it’s a genre I really could like. At least around the end of the year. Cheesy Hallmark Movies.

Lisa isn’t acting though. She’s the bubbly nice girl with way too much energy and an attitude that melts your heart and replaces it with delicious cheesy cheese. Ryan and I just stare while our shy, reserved friend notices how wonderful it can be to be carefree and happy. And while Ryan and I have the luxury of being able to process our astonishment, poor little Sofia is still a bit overwhelmed by the smiling, shiny girl.

“Guys?” Lisa makes an inviting hand gesture. “Say something to this nice girl.”

“I mean… Yes, of course,” I say and Ryan nods eagerly (dumbly) while Sofia begins to beam even more.

"And now we can finally put this game behind us," says Lisa happily, pulling Sofia towards her, grabbing and hugging her.

"Wow..." is all she says as the two girls hug each other.

"Welcome to our group, Sofia." I admit it's a nice feeling to see Lisa making new friends, and Ryan seems to feel the same way. We sit next to each other in the lecture hall and take advantage of the fact that our professor doesn't pay as much attention to whether we're learning anything as Miss Webster does. This gives Lisa time to make friends with Sofia. A best friend to balance out the group, as she says, a statement that is so bold that she looks at me afterward, asking for permission.

"You can see how Lisa is suffering under our dominance," I grin, and can hardly believe it when my best friend sticks her tongue out at me.

Lisa Moreau. +1 (PS -62)

These are all small steps, but I'll be at her house with her later. This way, while Ryan is busy with the girls and none of us are paying attention to class, I can focus on other things.

Click.

Ryan Shaft / The wingman. "Talk to me Goose"

As the subject progresses, he develops the need to help the user acquire new subjects for his adventures. To achieve this, the subject develops the perfect body and attitude to complement the user and his goals.

PS -60

Oh wow, that's the lowest minus score I've had so far. Ryan really must have no problem helping me with the MCD.

And, hey, it doesn't seem like the MCD doesn't know I'm straight. In any case, I don't read anything in the description that suggests we'll end up in bed together any time soon, and the low PS coupled with the statement that he'll help me indicate a good friendship that will become even stronger in the future.

I look over at him. He's still preoccupied with Sofia, more so with her than with Lisa, and I'm starting to think that we might go on some double dates in the future...

"Sorry for being late!"

If she's not too busy with her own path.

Sofia's head snaps around and her expression darkens as whirlwind Sage descends upon the East Coast as amicably as the Vikings descend upon Essex and Wessex.

Once again Sage DeSantos is late and once again she doesn't care. But she smiles at me as she flops down on the bench a few rows behind us and half-heartedly opens her book while the professor ignores her.

"Hey Finn." Lisa's hand on my shoulder feels good as she draws my attention to her. "We should invite Sage too." Her eyes shine at me, excited to be so outgoing.

Lisa Moreau. +2 (PS -60)

But Sofia's hissing is unmistakable.

"Please don't," she begs, and I can clearly see that she thinks she doesn't yet have a say in her new group of friends.

"It's definitely not that bad," Lisa says encouragingly but then looks at me for help. She's not quite comfortable with her new mood yet. Like a thirsty person who tastes fresh water.

"I'm sure you'll like it," I help Lisa, and Sofia too. "And the rest of us are still here. I know what Sage can be like, but it can't hurt for you two to get to know each other better."

"And maybe you two have something in common," Ryan suggests, and...

Ryan Shaft. +2 (PS -58)

It's easy to assume that Ryan just wanted to be nice, but the fact that I got points suggests that he wants to support me in inviting Sofia to our group. The girl I'm talking to looks at me as her path describes it, instead of at Ryan.

"Are you sure, Finn? I don't know... but... If you say so..." I would like to help Sofia but Ryan puts his arm around me before I can open my mouth. I can clearly see that he has feelings for Sofia and the fact that she is seeking refuge with me instead of him... I'm only a man and I know how it feels to be ignored.

"You can trust Finn, Sofia."

Oops. Well, he is my best friend after all.

Ryan Shaft. +1 (PS -57)

And he supports me.

Lisa thinks for a moment, then nods.

"But Finn? Can you please ask her?"

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She must feel like a fish out of water, I think to myself and watch Sage DeSantos standing between us, waiting for Lisa to find her house keys. Well, at least she's come with us without a fight or a ****.

"A shame if she lost them" the girl murmurs quietly but I nudge her. I know Lisa is nervous but bringing Sage and Sofia together is also important.

“Found them!” And there is Lisa’s good attitude again as she opens the door. “Dad! I’m home!”

“Honey!” We all like Lisa’s father. Good-natured, friendly and above all fair, he has saved my ass so many times and I hope he will give me his blessing with what I have in mind for Lisa.

“Dad. These are my new friends,” his daughter explains when he sees the new faces. “This is Sage…”

“What’s up, boomer?” We all turn to Sage, who just twitches helplessly and presses her lips together. Looks like I’m not the only one who acts crazy when he’s nervous.

“Well… And this is Sofia.” Well-behaved and sociable, the exact opposite of Sage, Sofia steps forward and holds out her hand, causing one of the suspenders on her jeans to slip slightly.

“Nice to meet you, Mr. Moreau.” The two shake hands, then father turns to daughter.

"It's nice that you've made new friends. Do you want to go upstairs or are you hungry?"

Ryan and Sofia offer to help Lisa's dad prepare some treats while I and Sage follow Lisa into her room.

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"Here we are," says the girl and lets us in first.

"Oh fuck pink," gasps Sage and presses her arms around her leather jacket.

"Oh wow," I say too.

Even though I already know Lisa Moreau's room, it's clear that she has changed since the sexy selfie. The light, soft colors and plush toys aren't new but she has definitely rearranged her room.

"Do you like it?" Lisa asks me and ignores Sage as she vies for my attention.

"Looks good," I say, trying to sound even more enthusiastic than I am. I know Lisa to be shy and withdrawn and so far she has always viewed her room as a fortress against the world outside. But now the curtains are open and warm light falls into the room. She has tidied up, I can see that immediately, she is usually as messy as I am. But above all she has rearranged her clothes and I see several pink, lavender and plushy things lying around that I have not seen on her before. Yes, Lisa is on her way to explore the soft, warm and cozy sexy world that I revealed to her. And she still wants to buy new things.

"I thought that since I've been feeling so good, I wanted to try something nicer," she explains to me and holds up a pink sweatshirt.

"And you thought you were going to act like Barbie?" Sage wants to know and lifts up a pair of hot pants that were obviously just normal jeans a short while ago.

"Barbie?" Lisa shakes her head. "No. Since Finn is back I've just been happy."

"Oh, I see," the girl murmurs and lets the hot pants fall onto the pile of clothes, they are so brightly colored that my eyes hurt. If this is the beginning of her journey, I really want to know what the end looks like. Then the door to the room opens and Ryan and Sofia step in.

"Shit," gasps Ryan when he sees the change in the room. And Sofia...

"Oh, how sweet is that?" Ryan and I look at each other meaningfully as Sofia immediately blossoms and walks over to the stuffed animals on Lisa's bed. "You really have to tell me aaaal their names."

"Oh fuck," groans Sage, but I only have eyes for Lisa's legs moving under her checkered skirt. Sage, on the other hand, makes it clear that she would prefer to escape from the room.

"Come on Sage." Ryan nudges the girl in the side. "This stuff isn't contagious, okay? And here. Lisa's dad has money for a new XBOX. Dare for a game?"

"I bet she only has stupid girly games," growls the girl angrily, but Lisa, Ryan and I just grin while I enjoy the little win of ceeping her here.

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"Shoot him! Kill him! Use the knife! Yes you fucker! Die!”

“Holy…” I mutter and watch in amazement as Ryan and Sage tear the opposing team to pieces. The two of them are really good, way better than me, simply because they use the UMP-45 Akimbo and I play with the good ol' M-4.

“Why is she always so angry?” asks Sofia, who is sitting surprisingly close to me and watching Sage worriedly. I don’t answer and instead hand Sofia the bowl of potato chips, which she gratefully accepts. Even eating chips she is delicate and well-behaved, while I pounce on something like that like a hippo on an unsuspecting tourist. Together we watch as Ryan and Sage scream, curse, blame each other and finally win.

"And now it’s your turn,” I say to Sofia, but she shakes her head in panic.

“No way. That’s brutal, stupid and only for…” Then Ryan and I grab her, hold her by her delicate little arms and drag her in front of the console.

"I'll help you," Lisa suggests and sits down in front of me, blocking my view of the TV while I lean against her bed and enjoy the view of her back... And her ass... First time for everything, the little step from friends to lovers.

Lisa Moreau. +2 (PS -58)

"That's how you shoot and that's how you move, right?" Lisa explains.

"I don't know..."

"Take cover! B! Press B!"

"Where is B?"

"Don't move the controller, move the Stick! There's B! Press B! Shoot! Shoot him!"

"Aaaah!"

Lisa and Sofia scream and whine and lose miserably while Sage drops between me and Ryan. Ryan hands her the bowl of chips.

"Fuck off with that," the girl growls, making Ryan grin. We all know she's just pretending, but we give her the space she needs. Like a wildcat. "Trans fats and all that shit. I'm not touching that snot."

"And you're still having fun," I grin at her, ignoring her serious looks. "Grumble as much as you want shugarplum, but you haven't run away yet." Sage shrugs.

"Fucking capitalist pigs with their concerns and... I can't afford the new XBOX," she grumbles.

"Who can?" I ask. Then I turn to Lisa, stretch out my foot and nudge her back. It feels good to touch her and somehow I feel like I try flirting for the first time with a beautiful girl. "Move to the side," I say.

"Then I'm no longer in cover!"

"I mean your own body," I laugh. "I can't see shit." Lisa doesn't react, she's completely focused on the game, but slides to the side.

"You can see her" murmurs Ryan with a meaningful look that I better choose to ignore.

"Aaaah!" Sofia screams wildly and Sage groans. "I got him! He's dead!"

"Well done Sofia!" I shout. The two have been playing for ten minutes and she only has one kill. Of course they both lose, but they still had fun.

"Fuck let me," Sage growls and gets up to take Sofia's place. Ryan also wants to get up, but I hold him back.

"Lisa," I say and she turns to me. "Come here and let Sofia keep playing." I don't even need to explain that the poor thing needs practice. And it's exactly what Lisa wants too. She practically throws the controller in Sofia's face and throws herself at me. It's actually a hug, but somehow Lisa also lies on top of me, showing everyone what she wants.

Lisa Moreau. +4 (PS -54)

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“Something is happening here” she says a few minutes later, laying in my arms, just like good friends. Good friends with a mayor crush on each other.

“Something good?” She looks at me and smiles a smile that warms my heart.

“Yes.” Next to her, Ryan almost bites his lip off so as not to cheer for Sofia too much while Sage really tries to drag her to victory. The two don’t talk to each other very much but…

“Thanks, Sage” Sofia calls out when Sage saves her from **** in the game.

“Concentrate” she growls. “But… well done…”

Sage and Sofia. +3 (PS -75)

“Thanks!”

“Pick up the controller again! Don’t hug me! Kill him!” But Sage has to grin as Sofia continues to fight, embarrassed.

“You two are the perfect couple” Lisa laughs, drawing attention to herself.

Lisa Moreau +1 (PS -53)

“Shut up!” Sage snaps.

"Verry funny" Sofia laughs.

But both keep looking at the screen.

Finally, this match is over too. They lost, of course, but Sage isn't as angry as we all feared.

She lets herself fall against the bed next to me with a swing while Ryan takes her place. Then I feel Lisa's hand on my shoulder.

"Move" she demands and tries to pull me up by my shirt, but fails miserably.

"Right" laughs Sage and pushes against my back. "Show us what men can do." I roll my eyes, but see Lisa sit down next to her new friend without complaint with a bowl of potato chips in her hand.

Lisa Moreau. +1 (PS -52)

"Then let's show the ladies what real men can do with weapons" I grin and sit down next to Ryan.

"I want to see that," says Sage mockingly and doesn't seem to mind Sofia sitting down next to her. Instead, she leans past her and grabs her own bowl of chips.

"I thought they weren't good for you," asks Sofia, who has already started her second bowl.

"Fuck it," Sage laughs, and seems surprised at her own happiness. "I don't usually eat that kind of shit... But... Fuck it, these chips are delicious."

Sage and Sofia. +4 (PS -71)

"These are my favorite chips," Sofia informs her... new best friend? In any case, I suspect that it's not Sage who wants the chips, but Sofia who is passing on her taste to Sage.

"Very interesting..."

"Hm?" asks Ryan, but I just shrug.

"Rainbow Six. Going dark."

"That's not how you say it," Lisa laughs, holding her tight stomach, showing under her short shirt.

"It doesn't matter with Finn's KD," says Ryan. "Sofia, Sage, if Finn and I win, what do we get from you?" Lisa blushes, Sofia blushes, I blush. "Not like that, you perverts," he laughs as I run across the battlefield. "But a hug between friends?"

Ryan Shaft. +2 (PS -55)

This is going to be interesting.

"If you beat our high score from the last game then..." Sage looks at Sofia, knowing their KD is miserable because of the newcomer. Sofia nods. "Then you'll get your stupid lesbian hug."

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Sage and Sofia. +5 (PS -66)

That was easy. At least easier than for the unlikely couple who somehow enjoy it. The two of them enjoy the carefree time and who would have thought that we could all stick together so well? I'm damn glad that I don't have volleyball until tomorrow. This is just too much fun.

"Now Sofia and Ryan," I say and the two of them sit up.

“Can you help me, Finn?” Sofia asks over her shoulder.

"Good idea," Ryan agrees, but I shake my head. For one thing, I don't want to push Ryan too far into his path, at least not yet. It's nice of him to give me time with Sofia, but I don't want to steal 'his' girl from him either, I'm too interested in Lisa. I also want to try out what happens when Sage takes care of her 'soulmate'.

"How about Sage?" And for a change, there's no annoyed noise or stupid comment. Sofia looks at the other girl.

"I'd be happy," Sofia smiles shyly. Sage just takes a little longer than her.

"Okay."

Sage and Sofia. +1 (PS -65)

Then the rest of us watch as the two attack the opposing team while Ryan takes care of Sofia on the virtual battlefield.

"Left! Grenade! Duck!"

"B?"

"Yes? Good! And now... Yes! Go on! Right! Cover! Well done!”

“My second kill!” Sofia beams and I feel Lisa’s elbow in my ribs.

“Don’t stare at your phone,” she admonishes me and I obey.

Sage and Sofia. +4 (PS -61)

That was Sage who directed her skills to Sofia. A newbie doesn’t learn the game that quickly. Not will all the trolls and hackers and 12 year olds. And the two dissimilar girls also seem to notice something. During the game, Sage becomes calmer and Sofia more focused, like they kind of fusing together And at the end, the two seem to have become a little more like each other. They lose, but something else has happened and they both notice it. They look at each other, not understanding how close they have just become.

“I… I’m going to skip a round,” Sofia stutters.

“Mee too,” Sage mutters and both put the controller down on the floor at the same time.

Sage and Sofia. +1 (PS -60)

My MCD vibrates again. I must have around 1300 tokens. A lot has happened. But seeing Sage and Sofia sit up at the same time is just too interesting.

"Good game," says Sofia and stretches out her hand... And hits Sage's, who makes the same gesture at the same moment.

Sage and Sofia. +1 (PS -59)

"Yes..." Sage frowns. Then they both turn away at the same time, rush towards me and sit down on either side of me. At least they don't do it synchronously, otherwise the others would have noticed something. So it's just a strange coincidence, but while Ryan and Lisa are at the top of the leaderboards again, it's surprisingly quiet on both sides of me.

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For the rest of the day, I hold back on the points and prefer to plan my next steps. Either way, the mood is exuberant and happy, and while Sofia and Sage try to understand the strange feeling that has spread through their bodies today, they do get a little closer. Sofia is still more interested in me than Ryan, but Ryan just seems happy that we all get along well. In the end, it seems that our group of friends has grown not only to include Sofia, but also Sage.

I watch my friends from bed, turn down the offers of **** and prefer to enjoy myself.

I enjoy it when Lisa jumps up, cheers loudly, grabs Sage and takes a selfie with her...

Lisa Moreau. +2 (PS -50)

And then looks at me and understands. I nod to her.

Yes, it's me.

And Lisa smiles.

And I get a notification.

Lisa Moreau / E-Girl "Please look at me!"

As the subject progresses, she will increasingly take on the personality of a bubbly, nice and sweet E-Girl who develops a strong need to present herself in front of cameras of all kinds and to attract the attention of the masses. The user has a special place in her worldview and the subject will seek moral validation in front of and behind the camera while the bond with him is further strengthened.

Choices

Shy Gamer Girl

The subject will pursue her path in the seclusion of her home and will not present herself in public as the well-known personality that she is on the Internet. In front of the user, his inner circle and other subjects, the subject will behave as she normally is and only live out her persona online, albeit capable of doing so without the user.

Cheeky Streamer Girl

The subject will freely live out her path on the Internet as well as outside and will freely and exuberantly interact with fans everywhere who recognize her as the internet personality that she is. In front of the user, his inner circle and other subjects, the subject will behave as she normally does and will ask for the user's help in order to be able to live out her persona both in private or in public.

I would say I can enjoy both possibilities, as well as Lisawill do, I'm sure of that.

I also enjoy Sofia and Sage sharing a bag of chips, although they make sure to eat at different times so that nothing strange happens again.

Sage and Sofia. +1 (PS -58)

But then Ryan falls off a bridge and they both burst out laughing at the same moment.

Sage and Sofia. +2 (PS -56)

I just shrug my shoulders and tell Ryan that grenade launchers are for pussies.

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"A good day, right?" my best friend asks me in the evening. Sofia has already been picked up by her mother and Sage is just getting on the bus while Lisa and Ryan (who is here on his bike) are waiting for my bus with me. I have to use cash because someone still has my ticket. But I have the volleyball that she wants and that will come in handy tomorrow.

"A damn good day," I nod and hug Lisa. No points. It's become normal for her to hug me in public. Waving happily and with her short, sexy skirt moving, she turns into the house.

"Did you see that on her PC?" asks Ryan but I shake my head. "Amazon man. I saw it when you were in the bathroom. Shit, her dad must have a lot of money. At least, I hope so for him." I look at him questioningly. "Pink" is all he says and I nod.

"I'm just glad she's better," I tell my best friend who, at PS -56, will soon know that something is changing. "She can use that."

"Yes." I look at him. That was a thoughtful, hesitant 'yes'.

"Everything OK?" He wavers.

Oh shit.

"Is it because of Sofia?" I sound cautious. I like her girly well behaved attitude and her bright smile and her eyes and... but Ryan is my best friend.

"Yes and no," he says, looking thoughtfully into the early evening and remaining silent. Then he shrugs his shoulders. "Forget it," he then decides. "Today was a good day."

"Ryan..."

"It's okay," he assures me with his typical grin. "Today was just... crazy. Sage and Sofia and Lisa's transformation. Shit, we won't recognize her room anymore." He shrugs his shoulders. "I just need to think about it," he says. "That's all." Then he feels my hand on his shoulder.

"Ryan, you're a best friend. If there's anything I can do..."

"Then I'll get in touch." He grins. "Promise."

Then my bus comes around the corner.

Ryan and I say goodbye, hug and, with two manly knocks on the back, I get in.

First thing I do after finding a place to sit is make thinks clear in my head about Lisa and her future.

Shy Gamer girl sounds like she would prefer this choice if I asked her now. Stay as she always was and live out her path safely and protected. But then she would remain mostly alone. With me. Okay, she wouldn't be alone.

But wouldn't Cheeky Streamer Girl be the better choice then? Our friendship would certainly change if she were recognized outside and the MCD made it clear that I would then be responsible for her.

In both cases, our actual friendship would not change. It's just a matter of whether I want to take her out into the world and take responsibility for it or whether I want to leave her safe and protected.

The truth is, I don't know what Lisa would want. Streamer Girl is certainly her wish but Gamer Girl would be her preference at the moment.

A better future or a safe life?

At least I'm sure that she can do everything, steaming and gaming, after I decide.

"Fucking crazy..." I look outside. City, people and all that. And I have to decide about such things. That is my crazy responsibility.

Yes, today was a crazy day. For Sage, Sofia and Ryan. That's okay. Change is crazy sometimes.

For me?

'Hey sis. On the way home. Get your girls ready.'

'Way ahead of you bro. As always. XOXO.'

"Holy fucking shit mother of god she's dressing up for me..."

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Message from the author: Surprisingly many photos of Rose in a chapter in which she doesn't even appear. I found two more of her in a bunny costume but I'm saving those for something special. I actually wanted to call the next chapter "and foes" to create a nice three-way combination but I think I'll go with "The Great Marianna Turkey Shoot".

In any case, I'm already excited about my first sex scene without penetration. Maybe I can't control myself. Anyway, the volleyball bitches will soon be introduced further and their thread will be deepened. Then we need a POV chapter of Sage and Sofia who are already surprisingly far up their PS. I have to fix that. And of course we decide the further course of dear Lisa.

To make it clear, the names of the paths don't really matter. I haven't decided yet what exactly Lisa will do later, with whom and how. Okay, Finn will be involved in it... in her... but we all knew that. For now, it's about deciding whether Lisa should stay as nervous, shy and reserved towards others, and work from home, or whether she should continue to come out of her shell and be recognized on the street.

Imagine how you would want it to be if Finn and Lisa are on a date and she is suddenly approached. How will she react? How will she feel? Which is more morally acceptable for Finn to make her?

I'm not lying, I would vote for Cheeky Streamer Girl myself (which I will not) and aside from Rose, that's the poll I'm most invested in (because she's soo fucking sweet), but I can also write her as shy around strangers without any problems. She will continue to be cheerful towards Finn, so I personally have chosen the path I would take with a girl like Lisa. But I'm just a man and your voice is more important as mine and fuck, it would be cute to write Lisa a little intimidated if a fan recognizes her.

And I think it's time to decide if Ryan should have a face. I already have a rough idea of ​​what he should look like and it would certainly be easy to find a photo of him. But we can also continue to say that women are (in my opinion) more important than men and should therefore be described and shown in more detail.

So. Which path for Lisa?

https://strawpoll.com/ajnE166WknW

And do you want a picture of Ryan?

https://strawpoll.com/7rnzVLLpWnO