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==Personality==
==Personality==
The only person who knits in class and the girl who notoriously can't be charmed, Maya is a complex and enigmatic student. She likes cats, yarn, knitting, pink bubble gum, goat milk, computers, and people who can keep pace with her sharp wit and sense of humor in conversation. 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.
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]].


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.
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.


Both Maya's appearance and personality are feline. She hoards mountains of yarn, moves with feline grace, perches on high places, for instance, on a vending machine, or seemingly embodies the essence of what a cat represents; she is proud, dignified, untouchable, elegant, playful, and a master of herself, only letting those near her ''who she wants'' or approaching 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; however, she does not go out of her way to harm others, always keeping to herself. 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]].
 
Maya is ice-cold and fully embraces her cynicism, leaving conversations at will and never shying away from offering sardonic remarks. She trusts no one other than [[Flora]] and believes that "no one and nothing is reliable." ([[Spell You Later]]) She is socially fearless, always defending herself upon being mocked, as shown in [[Big Witch Energy]], where either [[Kate]] or her entourage picks on her; she gains the social upper hand in both cases. Despite her reserved and aloof nature, Maya gradually warms up the more sincere, steadfast you are, and by enduring her often frustrating and complex personality. If you can take the burns, she won't forget it.
 
MC notes that her social distance, like his, allows her to avoid attachment to people but also results in loneliness. She seldom initiates action or ever asks for help, preferring to handle her affairs alone. Her fear of intimacy is the result of a probable lifetime of abuse and trauma. Though never engaging in sexual acts, she pretends to be promiscuous and heavily quips about them, justifying it by saying, "It's easier when you pretend like nothing anyone says or does bothers you." ([[Don Juan Quixote]]) In contrast, she deeply appreciates thoughtful gestures such as shared meals ([[Sauce/Off]]) or well-prepared food ([[A Perfect Framework]]). To go further, Maya demonstrates a deep and special enjoyment of food, influenced by her experiences in foster care.
 
Maya is undoubtedly alluring and repellent. A key aspect of her character is that she has a magnetic presence, in terms of her attractive appearance and her idiosyncratic personality, which draws attention while simultaneously repelling intrusion. She doesn't necessarily respond with insults, but mostly through teasing and sarcasm, albeit biting and highly provocative.
 
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. Furthermore, Maya has always been a blazing inferno in the hallways, constantly unpredictable and intimidating. No one can match her bold quips and vulgar humor. Her battlefield is banter, verbal sparring, and teasing, both to test and maintain a certain distance. However, she does listen to people, especially girls, who can demonstrate a confident and earnest demeanor. This is shown with Isabelle in [[Big Witch Energy]].
 
MC gains Love or Lust Points only by matching her wit, being sincere, respecting her, and responding appropriately to her teasing or sexual play routines; desperation, cowardice, and pity are verbally punished.
 
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]].
 
All in all and on the whole, Maya is a slow-burn character, rarely revealing her vulnerabilities or letting the mask drop. Her behavior reflects unresolved trauma and a cautious, antisocial nature, pushing people's buttons to test them and allowing connection only under her terms. Though she is generally unreadable and distant, Maya is indeed capable of warmth, appreciation, and subtle openness for those who respect her intelligence, self-reliance, and sharp humor.


==Season 1 Mentions==
==Season 1 Mentions==
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** Maya's signature can be found on the petition, complete with a cat paw drawn next to it.
** Maya's signature can be found on the petition, complete with a cat paw drawn next to it.


*[[Jacklyn]] (as a nude model)
*[[Jacklyn]] (as a nude model)<ref>Complete [[A Short Fuse]] and choose Jacklyn to be the nude model.</ref>
**Jacklyn (arms crossed): "How about this one? Maya liked this pose."
**Jacklyn: "How about this one? Maya liked this pose."


==[[:Category:Quests|Quests]]==
==[[:Category:Quests|Quests]]==
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==Trivia==  
==Trivia==  


*Maya grew up in foster care.
*Maya claims that her parents started a demonic sex cult and abandoned her at a Satanic church.<ref>[[Don Juan Quixote]]</ref>
**She claims that her parents started a demonic sex cult and abandoned her at a Satanic church.<ref>[[Don Juan Quixote]]</ref>
*Maya gets her gum from a bubblegum machine in front of the Prawn Star.<ref>MC mentions this upon interacting with the machine.</ref>
*Maya gets her gum from a bubblegum machine in front of the Prawn Star.<ref>MC mentions this upon interacting with the machine.</ref>
*Maya's culinary tastes include pickle sandwiches, tuna, and goat milk.
*Maya's culinary tastes include pickle sandwiches, tuna, and goat milk.
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*Her design is inspired by cat-like elements and e-girl fashion.
*Her design is inspired by cat-like elements and e-girl fashion.
*She is the shortest character in the game so far.
*She is the shortest character in the game so far.
*Maya seems to have a notable love for showers, seeing as that at the [[Home|MC's home]], she has a private and warm comfort that she has never had in her foster home and otherwise guarded life.
*Maya seems to have a notable love for showers at school and [[Home|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.<ref>[[Voluntary Good]]</ref>
*She has gifted [[Maxine]] a knitted [[Spinach]] doll.<ref>[[Voluntary Good]]</ref>
*Maya always carries bear mace around with her.<ref>[[A Perfect Framework]]</ref>
*Maya always carries bear mace around with her.<ref>[[A Perfect Framework]]</ref>

Latest revision as of 15:29, 3 October 2025

"If you're looking for a blowjob, get in line."
- Maya, Fall in Newfall


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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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)[1]
    • Jacklyn: "How about this one? Maya liked this pose."

Quests[edit | edit source]

Season 2 Quests[edit | edit source]

Scenes[edit | edit source]

Season 1 Scenes[edit | edit source]

  • Jo's Assignment

Season 2 Scenes[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

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

Flirting[edit | edit source]

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

Schedule[edit | edit source]

  • 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[edit | edit source]

  • Maya claims that her parents started a demonic sex cult and abandoned her at a Satanic church.[2]
  • Maya gets her gum from a bubblegum machine in front of the Prawn Star.[3]
  • 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.[4]
  • Maya always carries bear mace around with her.[5]
  • 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.[6]
  • 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".[7]
  • 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.[8]
  • 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.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Complete A Short Fuse and choose Jacklyn to be the nude model.
  2. Don Juan Quixote
  3. MC mentions this upon interacting with the machine.
  4. Voluntary Good
  5. A Perfect Framework
  6. She has selected her role in the Time Wizard Studios Discord server.
  7. In for a Dime, In for a Dollar
  8. Spell You Later