Since I know there's going to be a lot of questions about the secret route, I wanted to start a topic for it
Please do not discuss the secret route outside of this topic to avoid spoiling things for anyone else
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As suggested by the existence of five "primary" stats in the game (plus Libido, corresponding to Dan), the secret route is influenced by your Fratiness stat. You'll need to stay committed to the house, including making sure you help clean after parties and hiding your sexuality where appropriate to not cause drama at the house.
As also suggested by the primary stats screen after a certain point in the game (if you're not dating anyone, and have had the appropriate conversations), you'll need to keep your friendships high with four crucial people: Adam, Eva, Steve, and Tom. (The game actually tracks your friendship with these four beyond the usual 100-point bar. You'll need to ensure you never make a decision that hurts your friendship with any of these four.)
The route is affected slightly by non-Hard mode, but only slightly. (Normal and Easy modes have the same requirements.) A new "Very Easy" mode unlocks after you've beaten all four standard routes, which makes the secret route much easier.
Once you complete the secret route, a Dev Process Item will unlock ("Unlockables Guide") that provides information on all 100 unlockables in the game.
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More explicit spoilers follow:
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If it wasn't obvious already, the secret route is Elliot. You need to talk to him over IM every week (you have slight leeway on Normal or Easy mode, if you need to masturbate), you'll need to attend all frat parties, and you'll need to make sure you volunteer your time at the house, including during Rush and in giving house tours.
Keeping your Confidence low, especially early on, is important so that Carlos can go along with things happening at the house. Be sure you don't let your Libido get out of control, since a high Libido will start overriding evening plans in the planner, and you must attend the weekly frat meetings on Tuesdays.