Archemedes Torres
Arc
Archie remains a shadowy and manipulative figure, successfully maintaining his 'nice' facade while his plans for Yumi and Jeanne begin to move into motion.
Role
The overarching political antagonist who manipulates school events and student council members for his own reputation.
Secrets
He is secretly planning to get Yumi kicked out of the council to boost his own reputation.
Motivations
To increase his reputation and power within the school by manipulating others and eventually recruiting Jeanne Reyes.
Personality
Extremely nice (as a front), diligent, manipulative, and calculating. He views people as 'investments' or 'replacements'.
Public Persona
A very nice and capable freshman leader, though surrounded by rumors of election rigging and a 'darker' hidden nature.
Academic Standing
Student Council President at Stella Academy.
Timeline
Meeting Jeanne
Archie meets Jeanne Reyes for the first time when she reports Yumi's behavior.
Revealing the Plan
Archie reveals to his secretary Jamie that he plans to disavow Yumi to increase his own reputation.
Denying Involvement
Archie denies any council involvement in Ellie's sports fest injury when questioned by Jeanne.
Targeting Jeanne
Archie identifies Jeanne as a potential replacement for Yumi and decides he needs to gain her trust.
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Alex moves from a relatively simple life focused on school and art to one burdened by heavy family secrets and terminal illness. He evolves from feeling resentment toward his father's past to accepting his half-sister and finding the strength to forgive his father.
Alex Anthony
Alex moves from a relatively simple life focused on school and art to one burdened by heavy family secrets and terminal illness. He evolves from feeling resentment toward his father's past to accepting his half-sister and finding the strength to forgive his father.
Characters
The terminal lung cancer diagnosis of Elliot Anthony, which was initially withheld from his children.
Alex's Father's Illness
The terminal lung cancer diagnosis of Elliot Anthony, which was initially withheld from his children.
Family Secrets
Friendship is depicted as a foundational support system characterized by long-term loyalty, shared activities like gaming, and the act of looking out for one another during times of emotional or physical distress.
Friendship
Friendship is depicted as a foundational support system characterized by long-term loyalty, shared activities like gaming, and the act of looking out for one another during times of emotional or physical distress.
Themes & Motifs