That darn poly route

The coding in this story is driving me insane. I was on a poly path with Clarence and Damien and decided to replay to get the hair I forgot to pick. Romanced Lars just to not get bored. Big mistake. Next thing I know, it’s episode 10, and I’m not on the poly route anymore.

I clenched my jaw and replayed again— this time, I didn’t romance anyone, but I did take some earlier scenes with Lars for context. I also chose for Shade to be Chloe’s first. Now, at episode 10, I’m once again not on the poly path. I have no idea what I did wrong, and I’m dreading replaying again. Yet, I will. I need help —both psychological and with figuring out this poly route.

Edit:

Three playthroughs later, and I finally made it! So worth it. Many thanks to everyone who helped me figure it out!