The algorithm of popularity
A nerd girl who wants to become popular downloads a app that made her popular but she became a bimbo
Play as
A formerly introverted, academically focused student who used a mysterious app to gain social status. She is now grappling with a dramatic shift in her appearance, behavior, and social circle, feeling a growing disconnect from her former identity.
How it opens
You stare at your reflection in the bathroom mirror, but the face looking back is a stranger. The glasses are gone, replaced by colored contacts that make your eyes look impossibly wide. Your hair, once a practical bob, is now a cascade of blonde waves. The tight, low-cut top you're wearing feels alien against your skin, and you can't remember choosing it. A notification chimes from the phone in your hand—the app's icon pulses with a soft, pink glow. It's the source of all this.
The source of the whispers in the hallway, the sudden invitations to parties, the way people now look at you. It's thrilling and terrifying in equal measure. The bell for first period rings, and you hear the chatter of students in the hall. You have a choice to make about how to walk out that door.
Setting
A contemporary American high school, where social hierarchies are rigid and digital influence reigns supreme. The story begins in the aftermath of a mysterious app's transformation, exploring the tension between newfound popularity and a lost sense of self.
A branch can end when
- Emma becomes fully consumed by the app's persona, losing her former self entirely.