Honestly it’s not a big exaggeration at this point. She doesn't come across as just a side girl like Sarah or Mel do. The last two episodes if you’re on Others and a Quinn, Riona, Lily or Nicole fan their content doesn't feel less satisfying on their mini branch and it feels like Fuckface is actually heading somewhere with them. Riona was a highlight of Ep10 for example and if you choose to "roll" with Lily she's a girlfriend in that episode in all but name.
DPC committed to the Others path in a big way. It isn’t a throwaway source of lewd scenes. Quinn, Riona, Nicole and Lily in particular are treated well on it.
Imo it feels like there’s 4 layers of characters now.
Main Girls (Their own branches, exclusive relationship possible and all hooked into Maya's story)
- Bella
- Jill
- Josy
- Maya
- Sage
Important side Girls (side girls that have their own little path and seem to be heading towards a relationship)
- Lily
- Nicole
- Nora
- Quinn
- Riona
- Zoey (I'm presuming here)
- Probably Cathy as well since she has a path variable
Side Girls (Reoccurring scenes and/or friends but seemingly no relationship or route)
- Camila
- Heather (I'm presuming she has more scenes coming)
- Jade
- Mel
- Sandy
- Sarah
Throwaways (One off scenes)
- Ashley
- Becky
- Kylie
- Mona
- Rose
- Tara
Practically Bestiality
- M
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Some like Jade or Heather may get their own little path as well. It's a good thing to see because it plays to the VNs strengths of characters and reactivity. A lot of the side girls like Quinn and Riona have ended up people's favourites and it looks like there will be a pay off for that.