Played both endings. I think it is about toxic friendship but understand why ppl think it's also about losing friends to addiction (it can be both, perhaps?)
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As a daughter with toxic parents, I really feel June and Ryan. Those friends/family might not be bad people, but you feel drained when they're around.
From the beginning of the game I notice Vonnie bosses her friends around, McCoy is almost like a bully (describing June as lazy and messy, pushing her into the hotel fountain), and Carmen is all about herself and a bit of an alcoholic. And their overall reactions to June are pretty passive-aggressive. If I have to say, the only thing in common among them is that they are empty inside, so they find others to suck energy. And this is not enough; that's why they're withered, and look for food and water to fill them.
My interpretation of June being the last to their meet-up is that she unconsciously resists showing up. And Ryan perhaps feels the same, but for some reason Ryan can't get himself out of the group. It is a shame that we can't save Ryan, but at least June has the chance to save herself :(
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Played both endings. I think it is about toxic friendship but understand why ppl think it's also about losing friends to addiction (it can be both, perhaps?)
[Spoiler Ahead!]
As a daughter with toxic parents, I really feel June and Ryan. Those friends/family might not be bad people, but you feel drained when they're around.
From the beginning of the game I notice Vonnie bosses her friends around, McCoy is almost like a bully (describing June as lazy and messy, pushing her into the hotel fountain), and Carmen is all about herself and a bit of an alcoholic. And their overall reactions to June are pretty passive-aggressive. If I have to say, the only thing in common among them is that they are empty inside, so they find others to suck energy. And this is not enough; that's why they're withered, and look for food and water to fill them.
My interpretation of June being the last to their meet-up is that she unconsciously resists showing up. And Ryan perhaps feels the same, but for some reason Ryan can't get himself out of the group. It is a shame that we can't save Ryan, but at least June has the chance to save herself :(