Mother of the Year Choices



This page contains the choices in Mother of the Year and their outcomes.

''This game revolves around the choices you make. They can improve or decrease relationships with the characters. This walkthrough is made to assist others in helping them make their right choice for the game. Good luck and happy playing!''

Choices that have no outcome on the side have not been explored yet, please help this page by contributing those answers!

Setup Choices
Choice 1
 * Face 1
 * Face 2
 * Face 3
 * Face 4

Choice 2
 * Firebrand
 * Curl Power
 * Done Up

Choice 3
 * Pretty in Purple
 * Professional Blues
 * Artistic Chic

Choice 4
 * Let's do this!
 * Let's try something else...

Choice 5

This is a fill-in-the-blank choice. Default is "Tara"
 * What is your name?

Choice 6

This is a fill-in-the-blank choice. Default is "Zoey"
 * What's your daughter's name?

Choice 7
 * Curiosity. (No effect)
 * Kindness. (No effect)

Choice 8
 * Composition? (No effect)
 * Rings? (No effect)
 * Moons? (No effect)

Chapter One: New Beginnings Choices
Choice 1
 * Talk of the Town (💎 20) ( and )
 * No thanks

Choice 2
 * ❤ Are you always in lawyer mode? (Thomas ❤ +Romance)
 * How long has your daughter been at Bernhardt? (No effect)

Choice 3
 * I'd love your help! (💎 16)
 * I can manage.

Diamond Choice 1
 * Law do you practice? (No effect)
 * Stuff do you do for fun? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2
 * It's perfect... (No effect)

Diamond Choice 3
 * Gets that from her dad. (No effect)
 * Can be a handful. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 4
 * But you don't have to be. (No effect)
 * Not everyone understands (No effect)

Diamond Choice 5
 * ❤ I would love that. (Thomas ❤ +Romance)
 * That seems likely (No effect)

Choice 4
 * Haunted! (No effect)
 * A historical site! (No effect)

Choice 5
 * Aww... (No effect)

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Choice 6
 * Gold Standard (💎 12)
 * Uniformity (No effect)

Choice 7
 * Encourage her! (No effect)
 * Embarrass her! (No effect)

"" if you bought the premium outfit in Choice 1.

"" if you didn't get the premium outfit in Choice 1.

Choice 8
 * Cheaper. (No effect)
 * More fun! (No effect)

Chapter Two: Get to Work Choices
Choice 1
 * Is your guitar okay? (No effect)
 * Watch where you're going. (No effect)

Choice 2
 * I've already pissed off the PTA. (No effect)
 * Zoey’s been charming her teachers. (No effect)

Choice 3
 * How do you like your classes? (No effect)
 * Have you made any friends yet? (No effect)

Choice 4
 * Colorful... (No effect)

Choice 5
 * That's a great idea! (💎 15)
 * Better not. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 1
 * Still colorful... (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2
 * Is 'Zelda' you? (No effect)
 * How does Zelda feel about that? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 3
 * Is there anything I can do to help? (No effect)
 * Have you told the teachers about this? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 4
 * Ignore them. (No effect)
 * Stand up for yourself. (No effect)
 * Tell a teacher. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 5
 * Daddy left? (No effect)
 * Grandma Rachel died? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 6
 * Two can play that game! (No effect)
 * Don't play with your food. (No effect)

Choice 6
 * ❤ Hot. (Eiko ❤ +Romance)
 * Loud. (No effect)
 * Surprising. (No effect)

Choice 7
 * ❤ That means a lot to me. (Eiko ❤ +Romance)
 * You really take teaching seriously. (No effect)

Choice 8
 * Thomas could use rescuing. (No effect)
 * We could talk about the bake sale. (No effect)

Choice 9
 * 'Intense' is putting it mildly. (No effect)
 * So, you two dated? (No effect)

Choice 10
 * I'm so sorry... (No effect)
 * Are you suing? (No effect)

Choice 11
 * Sounds like a great idea! (💎 16)
 * I'll take the bus. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 7
 * Boys? (No effect)
 * The internet? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 8
 * Just do the best I can. (No effect)
 * Ask Zoey what I can do better. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 9
 * How did Luz handle her death? (No effect)
 * What was your wife like? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 10
 * You're gonna do great. (No effect)
 * ❤ Let's do it again sometime. (Thomas ❤ +Romance)

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Choice 12
 * Style Maven (💎 25)
 * No thanks (No effect)

Choice 13
 * I have a passion for fashion! (+Interview)
 * I really need the money. (No effect)
 * I love your store. (+Interview 2x)

Choice 14
 * Years of customer service experience. (+Interview 2x)
 * Flawless fashion sense. (+Interview)
 * My friend Alma's help? (No effect)

Choice 15
 * With your job. (No effect)
 * Going back to school. (+Interview 2x)

"" if you got at least 4 +Interview or "" if you got 3 or less +Interview

"" if you are wearing the premium outfit.

Chapter Three: Tough Cookie Choices
Choice 1
 * I think your daughter's been bullying mine. (No effect)
 * Relax. I'm sure this is no big deal. (No effect)

Choice 2
 * Your son started it. (No effect)
 * Do you want to take this outside? (No effect)
 * It's just kids being kids. (No effect)

Choice 3
 * Suspend August? (No effect)
 * Make me beg?

Choice 4
 * Escort Luz home. / Help Thomas out. (💎 17)
 * Decline. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 1
 * What's your favorite subject in school? (No effect)
 * Your dad sure works a lot, huh? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2
 * Ignore him (No effect)
 * Confront him. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 3
 * You did the right thing. (No effect)
 * Next time, use your words. (No effect)

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Choice 5
 * Reassure her. (No effect)
 * Tell the truth. (No effect)

Choice 6
 * You're a lifesaver. (No effect)
 * Are you angling for a date or something? (Path B)

Choice 7 (Path B)
 * Good. Because I'm not interested.
 * ❤ That's a shame. (Levi ❤ +Romance x2)

Choice 8
 * Where'd you learn to fix appliances? (No effect)
 * You work in a bar? (No effect)

Choice 9
 * Bake with Levi! (💎 19)
 * Pass. (Go to Choice 10)

Diamond Choice 4
 * Take.

Diamond Choice 5
 * Maybe it's time to try something new? (No effect)
 * You'll make it eventually. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 6
 * You can try a sip. (No effect)
 * Not a chance. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 7
 * Some of the best years of my life. (No effect)
 * Awful. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 8
 * Admire.

Diamond Choice 9
 * They're perfect.
 * ❤ We'll have to try again some time. (Levi ❤ +Romance x2)

""

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Choice 10 (Non-diamond)
 * ❤ Any time, huh? (Levi ❤ +Romance x2)
 * I owe you one. (No effect)

Choice 11
 * Sweet as Pie (💎 25)
 * No thanks (No effect)

Choice 12
 * Kind of an ordeal. (No effect)
 * A piece of cake. (No effect)

Choice 13
 * Zoey is fine. (No effect)
 * My 'little guttersnipe' is just peachy. (No effect)

Choice 14
 * Especially one who likes my kid. (No effect)
 * ❤ But... just friends? (Eiko ❤ +Romance x2)

Chapter Four: Out of the Blue Choices
Choice 1
 * Hope you don't need it... (No effect)

Choice 2

This is a timed choice. If the timer ends, you start crying.
 * Recite the periodic table for me? (No effect)
 * Breathe with me. Slowly. (No effect)

Choice 3
 * Being so brave, sweetie. (No effect)
 * Going to feel better soon. (No effect)

Choice 4
 * Let's check it out! (💎 12)
 * But I should stay here. (No effect)

Note: Choices 5-6 will appear at the beginning of the diamond scene with a different background.

Choice 5
 * ❤ I need to keep you around more. (Eiko ❤ +Romance x2)
 * You really knew what you were doing out there. (No effect)

Choice 6
 * I hope you always feel comfortable around me. (No effect)
 * I get it. That's how I felt when I came out. (No effect)
 * ❤ I happen to really like that self. (Eiko ❤ +Romance x2)

Diamond Choice 1
 * Is that why you went into medicine? (No effect)
 * Why did you get it so early? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2
 * You must have fought hard to bounce back. (No effect)
 * I'm so sorry for what you've been through. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 3
 * Isn't worth the brainpower I'd waste thinking about him.
 * Really fooled me into believing in him. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 4
 * Why not try again? (No effect)
 * Maybe it was worth it to discover your love in teaching. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 5
 * Inspired by my daughter. (No effect)
 * Passionate about music. (No effect)
 * Happiest when I'm cooking.

Diamond Choice 6
 * ❤ Like spending time with you too. (Eiko ❤ +Romance x2)
 * Am glad Zoey has a teacher like you. (No effect)

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Choice 7
 * Let him have it! (💎 15)
 * It's not worth it. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 7
 * Can you bake up an explanation for your behavior? (No effect)
 * You could've put my daughter in the hospital! (No effect)

Diamond Choice 8
 * Sorry's not gonna cut it. (No effect)
 * Don't sweat it. Just do better. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 9
 * Make sure this never happens again. (No effect)
 * Buy Zoey and me fancy cocoa and lattes for a week. (No effect)
 * Get me that jet. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 10
 * You're... a 'good egg' too, Hugo. (No effect)
 * I'm gonna walk away now. (No effect)

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Choice 8
 * We'd both love the company! (💎 16)
 * I think we should just try to rest. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 11
 * You're welcome. (No effect)
 * You can call me Tara. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 12
 * Stay up all night reading.
 * Go dancing until dawn.
 * Take off on random weekend trips. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 13
 * ❤ Dated.
 * Been close friends. (No effect)
 * Been too different.

Diamond Choice 14
 * Go to kindergarten dressed as Spidergirl. (No effect)
 * Make licorice stick spaghetti.

Diamond Choice 15
 * ❤ Switch up the steps a little.
 * Be as goofy as five-year-old Zoey. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 16
 * Did I overstep? (No effect)
 * You deserve to find happiness. (No effect)

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Choice 9
 * Thanks, I worked really hard! (No effect)
 * Sorry to disappoint, Vanessa. (No effect)

Choice 10
 * Trying your best. (No effect)
 * Not a fraud. (No effect)

Choice 11
 * Help free the hawk! (💎 10)
 * Call a park ranger. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 17
 * Approach it slowly and gain its trust. (No effect)
 * Put a sweater over it's head. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 18
 * It's beautiful! (No effect)

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Choice 12
 * ❤ Just hang out? (Thomas ❤ +Romance ×2)
 * We make a good team. (No effect)

Chapter Five: Ancient History Choices
Choice 1
 * This is a... lovely surprise! (No effect)
 * What the HELL are you doing here?! (No effect)

Choice 2
 * That's sweet of you... (+Faye)
 * Some personal space, maybe? (-Faye)

Choice 3
 * Thanks for noticing. (No effect)
 * Screw you. (No effect)

Choice 4
 * Midnight Majesty (💎 25)
 * No thanks

Choice 5
 * Need a minute to decide. (No effect)
 * Can order for our damn selves. (No effect)

Choice 6
 * Lucrative. (No effect)
 * Like some rich person nonsense. (No effect)

Choice 7
 * How long have you been dating? (No effect)
 * Where did you two meet? (No effect)
 * Guy's finally dating at his maturity level. (No effect)

Choice 8
 * It's about damn time. (No effect)
 * You had your chance to help. (No effect)

Choice 9
 * A friend. (No effect)
 * A guy I'm flirting with. (No effect)
 * None of your business. (No effect)

Choice 10
 * I can be civil if you are. (No effect)
 * No promises. (No effect)

Choice 11
 * ❤ Don't listen to him. (Levi ❤ +Romance)
 * What happened between you two? (No effect)

Choice 12
 * How he got me to blame myself. (No effect)
 * Feeling like I'd wasted my life. (No effect)
 * How our fights affected Zoey. (No effect)

Choice 13
 * I'll be there in 10! (💎 17)
 * I can't today. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 1
 * Looking good. (No effect)
 * Being functional. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2
 * You're right. (No effect)
 * Your coach made the right call.

Diamond Choice 3
 * Luz can handle herself. (No effect)
 * ❤ It's cute how much you worry. (Thomas ❤ +Romance)

Diamond Choice 4
 * ❤ Lean in... (Thomas ❤ +Romance)
 * Surprise attack! (No effect)

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Choice 14
 * Starry-Eyed (💎 20)
 * No thanks (No effect)

Choice 15
 * But I'm dealing with it. (No effect)
 * I'm kinda freaking out. (No effect)
 * ❤ Seeing you definitely helps. (Eiko ❤ +Romance)

Chapter Six: Elephant in the Room Choices
Choice 1
 * Sure is. (No effect)
 * Helps that he hasn't been around. (No effect)

Choice 2
 * Solar? (No effect)
 * Nuclear? (No effect)
 * A hand-crank? (No effect)

Choice 3
 * I'll pay for it myself.
 * We can go halves.

Choice 4
 * Take a picture with Zoey! (💎 10)
 * Let Guy do it.

Choice 5
 * We can't afford it.
 * Pizza Place, here we come... (No effect)

Choice 6
 * A raise. (No effect)
 * More hours. (No effect)

Choice 7
 * Thank you! (No effect)
 * ❤ I owe you. (Levi ❤ +Romance)

Choice 8
 * ❤ I'd love to see you. (Thomas ❤ +Romance)
 * Can't say no to free food. (No effect)

Choice 9
 * Guy's not as nice as he seems. (No effect)
 * Would you like his number? (No effect)

Choice 10
 * Sounds like fun! (💎 18)
 * Hard pass. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 1 ''First set of parentheses are part of the dialogue for the choice and are formatted as they appear on the app. Second set represent outcomes.''
 * I wish for happiness (keep the wallet). (No effect)
 * I crave structure (turn in to the police).
 * I hope for closure (track down the owner). (No effect)
 * I seek peace of mind (leave it where it is). (No effect)
 * I embrace curiosity (look inside).

Diamond Choice 2
 * Watching TV and eating comfort foods. (No effect)
 * Going for a hike. (No effect)
 * Sleeping. (No effect)
 * Spending time with loved ones. (No effect)
 * I do not take days off.

Diamond Choice 3
 * Cunning. (No effect)
 * Dependable. (No effect)
 * Wise. (No effect)
 * Lazy.
 * Mischievous. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 4
 * Yes. (No effect)
 * No. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 5
 * Dog! (No effect)

Diamond Choice 5
 * Raccoon! (I picked choices: Embrace curiosity, Watching TV, Cunning & No in Diamond choices 1, 2, 3 & 4)

Diamond Choice 5
 * Owl! (No effect) (wish for happiness, sleep, wise, yes)

Diamond Choice 5
 * Bear! (I picked choices: Embrace curiosity, Watching TV, Lazy & Yes in Diamond choices 1, 2, 3 & 4)

Choice 11
 * Don't stop. (No effect)
 * Do you take requests? (No effect)

Choice 12
 * ❤ I'd like that. (Levi ❤ +Romance x2)
 * Thanks for watching Zoey. (No effect)

Choice 13
 * Invite Levi to stay. (💎 19)
 * Say goodnight. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 6
 * I've got it. (No effect)
 * ❤ I could use a hand. (Levi ❤ +Romance ×2)

Diamond Choice 7
 * How I ever fell for it?
 * What you were like back then? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 8
 * You've clearly found your soulmate. (No effect)
 * ❤ Color me impressed. (Levi ❤ +Romance ×2)

Diamond Choice 9
 * Thanks again for watching Zoey. (No effect)
 * ❤ What, no goodnight kiss? (Levi ❤ +Romance ×2)

Choice 14
 * Who's in there? (No effect)
 * How long has this been going on? (No effect)

Chapter Seven: Trouble Brewing Choices
Choice 1
 * To talk to me about it? (No effect)
 * Some space? (No effect)

Choice 2
 * Is there anything I can do to help? (No effect)
 * ❤ Don't be so hard on yourself. (Thomas ❤ +Romance x2)

Choice 3
 * I'd love to! (💎 20)
 * I'm not much of a runner. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 1

This is a timed choice.
 * Pace myself! (+Race)
 * Push myself! (No effect)

Diamond Choice 2

This is a timed choice.
 * Run! (No effect)
 * Jump! (+Race)

Diamond Choice 3

This is a timed choice.
 * Push myself! (+Race)
 * Pace myself! (No effect)

"" if you picked enough +Race choices.

"" if you did not pick enough +Race choices.

Diamond Choice 4
 * ❤ You're hot alright. (Thomas ❤ +Romance x2)
 * You're really in shape for a guy who sit at a desk all day! (No effect)

Diamond Choice 5
 * Possible? (No effect)
 * What Soledad would have wanted? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 6
 * You're smart and driven. You've got this. (No effect)
 * I can beat up the defense attorney for you. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 7
 * Are you kidding? I love food trucks! (No effect)
 * I expect to be taken to a Michelin star restaurant next time. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 8
 * Why are you pulling away from me? (No effect)
 * Um, yeah... see you around, I guess. (No effect)

Choice 4
 * What did that little punk have to say? (No effect)
 * How was your first day? (No effect)

Choice 5
 * Compare yourself to others. (No effect)
 * Worry, you'll blow them all away! (No effect)
 * Listen to mean kids like August. (No effect)

Choice 6
 * Absolutely! (💎 10)
 * Zoey doesn't need it. (No effect)

Choice 7
 * have i mentioned that you rock? (No effect)
 * ❤ you're my hero. (Levi ❤ +Romance)

Choice 8
 * Wasn't invited. (No effect)
 * Am looking forward to it, too. (No effect)

Choice 9
 * A lion's den in there. I barely escaped. (No effect)
 * ❤ All worth it if I get to see you afterward. (Eiko ❤ +Romance x2)

Choice 10
 * It would be my heart's desire. (💎 16)
 * Sorry, I've gotta run. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 9
 * Wow! (No effect)

Diamond Choice 10
 * Dangerous. (No effect)
 * So cyberpunk! (No effect)

Diamond Choice 11
 * Listen to calming music.
 * Do jumping jacks.
 * Watch funny cat videos.

''You get to do all options. This just determines the order.''

Diamond Choice 12
 * ❤ Kiss her. (Eiko ❤ +Romance x2)
 * Tell her I'm proud of her. (No effect)

Choice 11
 * Brew Threads (💎 25)
 * No thanks

Choice 12
 * Playing tonight? (No effect)
 * Taking your guitar sightseeing? (No effect)

Choice 13
 * ❤ You can get me a drink any time. (Levi ❤ +Romance x2)
 * Hit me with your best non-alcoholic shot. (No effect)

Choice 14
 * Take a sip! (No effect)

Choice 15
 * How did you get started bartending? (No effect)
 * What kind of bands have you been in? (No effect)
 * Will you play me that song you wrote for Kathy what's-her-name?

The third option only appears if you took the premium scene with Levi in Chapter 6.

Choice 16
 * Screw him, what does he know? (No effect)
 * Maybe you can impress him tonight? (No effect)

Choice 17
 * Now get out there and rock the house! (No effect)
 * ❤ So how about a kiss for luck? (Levi ❤ +Romance x2)

Chapter Eight: Behind the Mask Choices
Choice 1
 * Can't wait! (No effect)
 * Kill me. (No effect)

Choice 2
 * He's seeing Vanessa. (No effect)
 * They're friends. (No effect)
 * I don't want to jump to conclusions. (No effect)

Choice 3
 * Do you know Vanessa? (No effect)
 * I saw your phone last night. (No effect)

Choice 4
 * The Littlest Witch (💎 30)
 * No thanks (No effect)

Choice 5
 * Don't hurt anybody! (No effect)
 * Be careful what you eat! (No effect)

Choice 6
 * Didn't exactly have a choice. (No effect)
 * Never miss a party! (No effect)
 * Couldn't miss a chance to upstage you. (No effect)

The third option replaces second if you bought the costumes.

Thomas ❤ +Romance if you flirted with him previously.

Choice 7
 * Let's play! (💎 16)
 * I'll pass. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 1
 * Sure, I've done that. (Diamond Choice 2)
 * Nope, not me. (Skip Diamond Choice 2)

Diamond Choice 2
 * A woman at a party. (No effect)
 * This guy in college. (No effect)
 * Someone at a show. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 3
 * What happened to the dog? (No effect)
 * How come you're not in jail? (No effect)

Diamond Choice 4
 * Hugo (No effect)
 * Thomas (Diamond Choice 5)
 * Vanessa (No effect)
 * Tallulah (No effect)

Diamond Choice 5
 * Wink at him.
 * Slide my foot up his leg. (Thomas ❤ +Romance x2)

Diamond Choice 6
 * I like drama. (No effect)
 * I'm compiling blackmail material. (No effect)
 * ❤ I like spending time with you. (Thomas ❤ +Romance x2)

Choice 8
 * Thanks for the gesture, but... (+Faye)
 * Seriously? She's nine. (No effect)
 * It's not even her birthday! (No effect)

Choice 9
 * Make a wand! (💎 10)
 * Pass. (No effect)

Diamond Choice 6
 * Space Wand (No effect)
 * Fairy Wand (No effect)
 * Princess Wand (No effect)

Diamond Choice 7 (Fairy)
 * Space/Fairy/Princess Wand

Eiko ❤ +Romance if you are wearing the premium outfit and flirted with her previously

Choice 10
 * Do you ever see yourself having kids? (No effect)
 * They're a handful, that's for sure. (No effect)

Eiko ❤ +Romance x 2 if you flirted with her previously

Choice 11
 * Report the post. (No effect)
 * Visit me in prison. (No effect)

Choice 12
 * We need to talk. Now. (No effect)
 * WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?! (No effect)

Choice 13
 * Neither do I. (No effect)
 * But your dad needs to grow up. (No effect)

Choice 14
 * I'm sorry for yesterday. (No effect)
 * What do you want? (No effect)

Chapter Nine: Empty Nest Choices
Choice 1
 * I hope it's not too much trouble?
 * ❤ I'd owe you one. (Levi ❤ +Romance x2)

Choice 2
 * Keeping up Appearances (💎 25)
 * No thanks (No effect)

Choice 3
 * My car wouldn't start. (No effect)
 * I had to drop Zoey at school. (No effect)

"" if you didn't wear the premium outfit.

Choice 4
 * No, thank god.
 * That's correct. (No effect)
 * I don't date men.

Choice 5
 * That story is a lie!
 * A custody battle would be awful for Zoey. (No effect)
 * We're not struggling that badly!

Choice 6
 * I'll get a third job if I have to. (No effect)
 * I'm friends with a lawyer, idiot. (No effect)

Choice 7
 * You can talk to me. (No effect)
 * I have a right to know.

Choice 8
 * There's no such thing as a sell-out. (No effect)
 * So what if you are? (No effect)

Choice 9
 * That's sweet of you.
 * I don't think that's allowed. (No effect)

Choice 10
 * A little late for that.
 * Not your fault. (, +Faye)

Choice 11
 * Maybe we should.
 * Whatever. (No effect)

Choice 12
 * Go out with Faye and Alma! (💎 12)
 * Pass. (No effect)

Diamond Choice

Choice 13
 * Trying to enjoy it.
 * Feeling weird. (No effect)
 * Mostly pissed. (No effect)

Choice 14 ''You get to choose any or all of them. This just determines the order.''
 * What's a 'law guardian'? (No effect)
 * How does this process work? (No effect)
 * Anything else I should know? (No effect)
 * That's all.

Choice 15
 * I feel a lot better now. (No effect)
 * ❤ You're my hero. (+Romance×2)

Choice 16
 * See a show with Levi! (💎 19)
 * Stay home. (No effect)

Choice 17
 * Zoey, are you okay?! (No effect)
 * Guy, what the hell?!