: Establishes Chloe's isolation following her father’s death and her best friend Max’s departure. It introduces Rachel as a magnetic yet volatile figure who "lifts Chloe from the mundane".

The narrative is structured around Chloe's life three years before the original game, focusing on her intense bond with Rachel Amber.

: Focuses on their growing truancy and the "raging wildfire" symbolizing their destructive but passionate connection.