You know that feeling when you're trying so hard to be the "main character" of your own life, but the universe—or in this case, a sociopathic teenage girl named Nicole—decides you're actually a side character in a dark comedy? That’s basically the entire existence of Megan in Class of 09.
If you’ve played the "rejection sim" or seen the clips blowing up on TikTok, you probably have a strong opinion on her. She’s the girl who tries to be the voice of reason in a school that is essentially a dumpster fire soaked in gasoline. People love to hate her. Or they pity her. Honestly, if you look closely at her arc in Class of 09: The Re-Up, Megan is the only person in that entire digital Virginia suburb who is actually trying to function like a normal human being. And that is exactly why the game punishes her so brutally.
The Tragedy of Being the Only Sane Person
Megan isn't like Nicole. She doesn't walk into a room looking for a way to ruin someone’s life for a laugh. When we first really meet her as the student teacher/drama club enthusiast, she’s radiating that specific "overachiever who is definitely going to burn out by age 22" energy.
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In a game where every male character is either a predator, a creep, or a "white nationalist" (the game's words, not mine), Megan stands out because she has goals. She wants to put on a play. She wants to be a leader. She wants a boyfriend who actually likes her. These are basic things! But in the world of Class of 09, having a soul is a tactical disadvantage.
Nicole views Megan’s sincerity as a personal insult. To Nicole, Megan’s optimism is fake, or at the very least, annoying enough to warrant total psychological warfare.
What Really Happened in the Megan Ending?
Let’s talk about the "Megan Ending" in The Re-Up because it is arguably one of the darkest moments in a game that already features suicide and domestic terrorism. It starts with something so petty: Megan is the student teacher in drama class. She’s a bit bossy, sure. She’s got that "theatre kid" intensity that can be a lot to handle at 8:00 AM.
Nicole decides to break her. Not just embarrass her, but fundamentally dismantle her psyche.
The Hunter Factor
Megan’s boyfriend, Hunter, is... well, he’s a guy. In this game, that’s usually a red flag, but he seems relatively "normal" compared to the rest of the cast. Nicole decides to steal him. Not because she wants him—Nicole doesn't really want anything other than to see the world burn—but because taking him away is the easiest way to hurt Megan.
- Nicole manipulates Hunter into an "affair."
- She waits for the school play—Megan's pride and joy.
- While Megan is on stage or managing the production, Nicole sends her photos of her and Hunter together.
The result? A full-blown, mid-play panic attack. Megan ends up hospitalized. It’s not "funny" in the way some of the other endings are. It’s a grounded, miserable look at how easy it is for a cruel person to destroy someone who actually cares about their reputation.
Why Fans Are Divided on Her
Is Megan actually "the worst"? One of the search results I found earlier mentioned a player saying she’s "easily the worst of the girls." That’s a hot take.
Usually, when people say Megan is the worst, they’re reacting to her condescension. She is kind of a buzzkill. In a game that rewards the player for being edgy and nihilistic, Megan represents the "system." She represents the teachers, the rules, and the social hierarchy that Nicole is constantly trying to subvert.
The Megan Defense:
Honestly, if you were a teenage girl in a school where the gym teacher is a predator and your classmates are joining hate groups for "friendship," wouldn't you be a little high-strung? Megan’s "annoying" behavior is a defense mechanism. She’s clinging to the rules because the alternative is the chaos Nicole thrives in.
The Megan Critique:
On the flip side, she can be incredibly fake. She treats people like projects. She has a "holier-than-thou" attitude that makes her a prime target for a bully like Nicole. In the "Art Class" route, you see different sides of the social dynamics, but Megan almost always remains the foil to Nicole’s "I don't give a damn" persona.
How to Get the Megan Route (The Re-Up)
If you’re trying to see this train wreck for yourself, you have to make some very specific (and mostly "evil") choices. The game is a visual novel, so it's all about the butterfly effect of your dialogue.
- Step 1: Head to Theatre Class. This is her domain.
- Step 2: Choose "Group Improv" or "Table Reading." You need to be in her orbit.
- Step 3: The "Send Photo" option is the point of no return.
This path leads directly to the mental breakdown ending. It’s a stark contrast to other routes where you might end up becoming a "pro-gamer" or accidentally starting a riot. The Megan arc feels personal. It’s a 1-on-1 battle of wills where Megan never even stood a chance because she was playing by the rules of a game Nicole wasn't even in.
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The Voice Behind the Chaos
A lot of the reason Megan (and the rest of the cast) feels so "real" is the voice acting. While there's some confusion online (some blogs weirdly credit "Anya Perry" for Nicole, but the official credits and Steam page confirm Elsie Lovelock is Nicole and Kayli Mills is Jecka), the voice of Megan perfectly captures that high-pitched, slightly strained "I'm fine, everything is fine" energy.
The developer, SBN3, wrote these characters to be hyper-stylized versions of late-2000s archetypes. Megan is the "Preppy Girl" archetype turned inside out. She isn't the popular mean girl; she's the girl who wants to be respected but is too socially awkward and intense to actually pull it off.
Actionable Insights: What We Can Learn From Megan
Look, Class of 09 is a dark, satirical game. It’s not meant to be a manual for life. But there’s a weirdly poignant lesson in Megan’s failure.
- Sincerity is a Target: In toxic environments, showing what you care about gives people leverage. Megan’s love for drama and Hunter was exactly what Nicole used to "kill" her.
- The "Normal" Trap: Trying to act "normal" in a broken system (like the school in the game) often leads to more stress than just opting out.
- Check Your Friends: Megan’s biggest mistake wasn't being annoying; it was thinking she could "manage" someone like Nicole.
If you're playing the game, pay attention to the text messages you get after the endings. They often provide the "soul" of the story that the chaotic dialogue hides. Megan’s endings usually leave you feeling a bit hollow, which is exactly what the developers intended.
To see every facet of her character, try playing the "Art Class" and "Gym Class" routes back-to-back. You'll see how she reacts when she's in power versus when she's just another student trying to survive the day. It makes that "Re-Up" breakdown hit much harder when you realize how much work she put into her "perfect" facade.