Maya

"Life is all about hiding. Even in plain sight. That’s why I’m hiding out here."
- Maya, Don Juan Quixote

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Maya is a generally reserved student who has withering looks that can kill and biting sarcasm for days. Her hobbies include knitting, killing time online, and cracking prostitution comments at her expense. It takes a lot for her to lower her guard; most people don't care to get close enough to try. If you can meet her sharp sense of humor with a quick comeback or easy laugh, she's more likely to show you more of her softer, docile side.

Appearance

Maya has long, vibrant red hair that cascades past her shoulders, styled with loose bangs framing her face. Two thin braids begin near her temples and are pulled back into a ponytail, fastened with a pink hairpin. She lets the rest of her hair flow down her back. Additionally, Maya has two pink hair clips with two decorative beads securing a small section. Her eyes are violet.

She wears a pale purple hoodie with pink accents and a loose fit, open to reveal a pink top underneath. The jacket also has a cat-like emblem on the left side of her chest. Whenever Maya puts on her hood, cat-like ears stand out (in-game can only be seen in the gymnasium). The pink top beneath the jacket is a slightly deeper shade than the accents, with a low but modest neckline.

In addition, she wears a black skirt with three pink stripes going around it. Her bare legs are exposed (although her Chibi is wearing white thigh highs), and her shoes are pink with white accents.

Maya also has a smaller stature, compared to the other girls, standing at 4'11".

Personality

The only person who knits in class and the girl who notoriously can't be charmed, Maya is a complex and enigmatic student. Cunning and self-reliant, Maya knows how to handle herself in even the trickiest predicaments. She seems to have a great admiration for boldness, liking it when the MC either does something outrageous or asserts himself directly and seriously over her dominantly. She hates to see desperation in people, especially in flirting attempts; by the MC's own admission, "a wall would be more susceptible to romantic advances than her". Additionally, she appears to be particularly guarded against boys, but is more relaxed around girls, such as with Isabelle in Big Witch Energy or her entire friendship with Flora.

Maya's personality can best be described as feline. She hoards mountains of yarn, moves with grace, perches on high places, and only lets those near her who she wants or approaches others when she wants. Her aloofness can be mistaken for cruelty, but Maya is distant rather than truly malicious. As a defense mechanism, she plays pranks and engages in mild disturbances. Her radical independence and contempt for pity show a deep resilience, shaped by her foster-care upbringing and being inured to a lifetime of abandonment and solitude.

Maya is an excellent singer, akin to a siren, but she detests it when someone remarks upon her singing skills and tends to become embarrassed and defensive about her singing. Maya is also a master conversationalist and particularly impressed or even sensible when a person can get through her by either catching her off guard, matching her playfulness, or making her open up in subtle ways. In addition, she is very competitive and hates losing, as shown while competing against the MC in Sauce/Off.

Season 1 Mentions

Before making her official debut in Season 2, Maya had only made a single appearance in Season 1 during Table Manners, albeit in a dream. Nonetheless, she had been built up throughout the season as the most guarded, romantically inaccessible, and elusive girl in the entire school. The following is a special collection of moments that referenced her existence during Season 1.

• Stolen Hearts
  • "For some reason, Maxine started keeping that plant under close observation during our junior year.
    A letter there will reach her faster than Maya rejects boys."

• Flirting with Lindsey
  • Lindsey: "I used to be best friends with another student here. Do you know who?"
    MC: "Was it Maya? You're both so adorable, I could totally picture it."
    Lindsey: "Wrong, but... aw, that's so nice of you! She's a real cutie! And I totally don't mind being compared to her!"

• On Sidney Starling's Cello
  • "Bulletproof glass. Built-in alarm system. A teacher with an unhealthy Starling-obsession.
    Stealing this would be close to impossible. Almost as hard as getting into Maya's pants."

• Buried Truths
  • Isabelle: "What's that?"
    MC: "A box of some sort..."
    Isabelle: "It looks ancient... I wonder what's inside."
    MC: "Might be bones."
    Isabelle: "It's too small to be a coffin, and it's wrapped in chains!"
    MC: "Might be Maya's pants."
    Isabelle: "What do you mean?"
    MC: "Err... nothing..."
    "Just that it seems about as hard to get into!"

• Entrance Hall Bulletin Board
  • "To whoever stole my ball of yarn, I feed your kidneys to my rabbit." — Maya

• School Bathroom Cigarettes
  • "Who the hell just leaves—"
    "Oh, it actually says, "property of Maya" on the back."

• Poolside Story
  • Maya's signature can be found on the petition, complete with a cat paw drawn next to it.

• Jacklyn (as a nude model)
  • Jacklyn: "How about this one? Maya liked this pose."

Quests

Season 2 Quests

• Big Witch Energy
• Spell You Later
• Don Juan Quixote
• Sauce/Off
• A Perfect Framework

Scenes

Season 1 Scenes

• Jo's Assignment

Season 2 Scenes

• Flora's Ambush
• Flora's Last Wish
• Maya's Diversion
• Maya's Taste
• Maya's Sauce-Off
• Maya's Defeat
• Maya's Consolation
• Maya's Distraction
• Maya's Hacking Skills
• Maya's Close Call

Talking

• "At least give me roses if you want a blowjob. Man, chivalry truly is dead."

Flirting

• "By all means, waste my time with a pick-up line. I can't wait to be wooed."

Schedule

• 7-8 AM: First Hall or Kitchen (post-Don Juan Quixote)
• 9-10 AM: Gym
• 11 AM - 12 PM: Cafeteria
• 1-2 PM: Computer Room
• 3-4 PM: Arts Wing
• 5-6 PM: Homeroom
• 7 PM: Hallway (post-Don Juan Quixote)

Trivia

• Maya claims that her parents started a demonic sex cult and abandoned her at a Satanic church.
• Maya gets her gum from a bubblegum machine in front of the Prawn Star.
• Maya's culinary tastes include pickle sandwiches, tuna, and goat milk.
  • She also has a peanut allergy.
• Her design is inspired by cat-like elements and e-girl fashion.
• She is the shortest character in the game so far.
• Maya seems to have a notable love for showers at school and MC's home, most likely due to her not having access to a hot one, if at all, in the foster system.
• She has gifted Maxine a knitted Spinach doll.
• Maya always carries bear mace around with her.
• Maya owns a cat-tail butt-plug.
• Maya has an extra unspecified rule during Detention.
• Maya may be a smoker, as hinted by a pack of cigarettes in the school bathroom.
  • Though this may also be a bullying attempt in a similar vein to the scoreboard in Big Witch Energy.
• She is one of three characters who can't be flirted with. The other two are Kate and Jacklyn.
• Maya is one of two students with whom you cannot disable romance. The other student is Maxine.
• Maya is Lilwa's favorite character.
• According to Cinnaperi, "she's supposed to be stacked".
• Maya's signature perfume is called "Wildflowers Blooming On a Cold Mountain On a Cold Spring Morning".
• Maya has the lowest amount of user-assigned roles in the Time Wizard Studios Discord server, though this is most likely due to her late addition to the cast.
• According to Maya, her friendship can be bought with money, expensive gifts, theater tickets, mint tea, concert tickets, and Raisinettes.
• She is the only main character whose phone number can't be obtained in a standard playthrough.
  • Her phone number can be spotted in her conversation with Flora in A Perfect Framework, but it can't be added to your contacts.