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Months later, graduation sunlight warmed the steps of Brenton High. T.J. walked across the stage with his scholarship paperwork in hand and a certainty that his achievement was a foundation, not a finish line. Derek sat elsewhere, smaller perhaps, making different choices.

: To achieve such a small size, these versions usually strip away non-essential files. This often includes cutscenes, radio audio, character voices, and high-quality textures . This can result in a "silent" game experience where the story is hard to follow.