U were WAY too harsh, bruh. I'm a patreon, and they're super transparent and open. Hell, they're just a team of 2. And I honestly think one of the two devs, if not both, is a woman lol.
Beth is trying to meet someone and like any sane godmother, she'd not try her damn godson before trying other men. So we're seeing her try others, only to get stood up/run into scum before beginning to see MC in that way. And...she's only human. Like guys, women got needs. Her wishing it was another guy (they cut that out in the patch btw) is pretty realistic cuz that's her godson. She's trying to resist.
I think the reason the MC wasn't angry at Mouse as much...is cuz he got a blowjob from it AND found out Melanie has feelings for him.
Strippers are not hookers btw. They show...but no touch. Amy being there was coincidental as she ended up skipping classes (And I suspect Mouse made sure of that as her character is all about doing whatever she wants now that MC is fully aware of the simulation). Amy still feels like a brat more than evil to me. Plus I do notice her shit leads to consequences that bite her in the ass.
Jen became a stripper to make $ out of guilt. Beth works hard, Jen has student loans, and Jen is still not getting job offers. She wants to contribute and hates how Beth is the only provider. She's 25, and expects more from herself. So some easy $ feels like the right thing to do, plus she gets to wear a mask. She's doing something she hates for the sake of others.
as for MC, I mean...in his situation I don't see myself getting as mad cuz I'm told I get to bang chicks and they'll make it easier. Mouse would annoy me...but wtf can I even do? I'm a dead guy with his soul in a simulation. No escape. Like the pep talk Melanie gave MC...this is the reality ya got in the end.