Okay, let’s talk about getting through Layla’s hangout event and grabbing all those achievements. I finally sat down and did the whole thing yesterday, took a bit of fiddling around, but got there in the end.
Starting Out – The First Run
So, I kicked off the hangout, met Layla. She was stressed, as usual. The first few choices felt pretty simple, just trying to figure out what she needed. I think I initially went down the path of trying to help her with her academic stuff directly. You know, the thesis trouble.
I remember picking options that seemed supportive, trying to boost her confidence. This led me down one specific route. It involved talking to her advisor and dealing with some academic challenges. It wasn’t too hard, just followed the dialogue. Got one ending this way, I think it was the one where she feels a bit better about her work but is still kinda swamped.
Branching Out – Trying Different Things
Alright, one ending down. I knew there were more, plus those achievements. So, I jumped back using the flowchart thingy. This time, I decided to suggest something different when she first mentioned her problems. Instead of diving straight into the thesis, I think I suggested taking a break, maybe doing something relaxing?
This totally changed the direction. We ended up doing something less stressful. There was that part about the crystal chunks and talking to the merchants. Pretty chill compared to the academic pressure route. This path had its own branches too.
- One branch involved focusing more on her sleep issues, trying to find practical solutions.
- Another felt more like just hanging out, trying to distract her.
I had to replay a couple of checkpoints here and there because I’d pick a dialogue option that led me down a path I’d already seen or didn’t lead to a new ending or achievement. It’s a bit of trial and error, really. You just gotta remember which major decision points split the story.
Nailing the Achievements
Okay, the specific achievements. There are three, right? Besides getting all the endings.
The Price of Experimentation: This one popped up during the path where you help her with the thesis defense simulation. You gotta make sure you follow that specific storyline where you act as the critical reviewer. Just pick the dialogue options that push her academically during that simulation part. Pretty straightforward once you’re on that path.
Secret of the Seeker of Secrets: This one was tied to a different path, I think the one where you’re looking into her sleepwalking? You have to listen in on some folks talking. You need to choose the option to eavesdrop or investigate further when the chance comes up. Don’t be too polite, basically. Follow that thread, and it unlocks.
She’s Already Tense Enough: This is the failure achievement. You basically have to stress Layla out too much. I think during the thesis simulation path again, if you pick all the super critical options or push her too hard, the hangout just ends abruptly. It’s easy to get if you just go full-on harsh reviewer mode. I triggered it by accident first, then went back to do it properly later.
Getting All Endings
So, after jumping between the major branches – helping with thesis versus suggesting relaxation – and then exploring the smaller choices within those, I eventually unlocked all the different conclusions. Some were sweet, some were kinda bittersweet. You just gotta methodically check the flowchart and make sure you’ve hit all the key decision points that lead to a different outcome.
- Focus on Thesis -> Success / Partial Success endings
- Focus on Relaxation/Sleep -> Different endings related to her well-being and uncovering her sleepwalking stuff.
Overall, it wasn’t the hardest hangout, but it required a bit of patience, going back and forth on the flowchart. Just explore all the main branches first, then fine-tune the choices to hit every ending and make sure you pick the specific options needed for those three achievements. Took me maybe an hour or so, clicking through dialogue and replaying bits. Done and dusted.
