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** During the first mission, Captain Diabetes calls you his sidekick, as briefed by the Coon prior; justified, since you are their newest recruit and this is your first real superhero mission. After that? He calls you his ''partner.''

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** During the first mission, Captain Diabetes calls you his sidekick, as briefed by the Coon prior; justified, since you are their newest recruit and this is your first real superhero mission. After that? He calls you his ''partner.''partner.



* Meta-example: Stan giving a shout out to ''Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann'' through his Ultimate and quote. While it is one at the show, it likewise is more directed at Creator/StudioGainax, who have more than showcased they are fans of ''South Park'' in their works (the art shifts in ''Anime/{{FLCL}}'' and ''Anime/PantyAndStockingWithGarterbelt'').
* Out of all the adults in South Park, Liane Cartman seems to have the most fondness toward the New Kid. For starters, after Eric (as The Coon) broke up the fantasy game the New Kid was playing and left them in the dust, Mrs. Cartman is quick to encourage the New Kid to convince her son to let them play superheroes and potentially even gives some advice on how to find the password to get into the basement. She later asks the New Kid for help with her prostitution business (probably the first time she's trusted a child with something related to her business, though she could be taking what the New Kid has faced in ''Stick of Truth'' into account) and rewards them generously when they prove a good helper, all while speaking in the sort of kind motherly tone she's mostly reserved for Eric, suggesting that Liane likes to think of the New Kid as a second child to her. And with the New Kid's parents being.... [[TheAlcoholic busy with]] [[TheStoner their own]] [[ParentsAsPeople problems]], it's nice to think that someone like the New Kid has a third parental figure they can look up to when their own parents are at their worst.

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* Meta-example: Stan giving Meta example: Stan's Ultimate being a shout out shout-out to ''Anime/TengenToppaGurrenLagann'' through his Ultimate and quote. While it is one at the show, it likewise is more directed at Creator/StudioGainax, who have more than openly showcased they are fans their love of ''South Park'' in their works (the through art style shifts in ''Anime/{{FLCL}}'' and ''Anime/PantyAndStockingWithGarterbelt'').
* Out of all the adults in South Park, Liane Cartman seems to have be the most fondness toward fond of the New Kid. For starters, after Eric (as The Coon) broke up the fantasy game the New Kid was playing and left them in the dust, Mrs. Cartman is quick to encourage the New Kid to convince her son to let them play superheroes and potentially even gives some advice on how to find the password to get into the basement. basement door password. She later asks the New Kid for help with her prostitution business (probably the first time she's trusted a child with something related to her business, this, though she could be taking what the New Kid has faced in ''Stick of Truth'' into account) and rewards them generously when they prove a good helper, all while speaking in the sort of kind same kind, motherly tone she's mostly reserved for Eric, suggesting Eric. It suggests that Liane likes to think of the New Kid as a second child to her. And her, and with the New Kid's parents being.... [[TheAlcoholic busy with]] [[TheStoner their own]] [[ParentsAsPeople problems]], it's nice to think that someone like the New Kid has they have a third parental figure they can look up to when their own parents are at their worst.



* When the New Kid plays the mandolin and flugelhorn for the old folks at the retirement home, they're smiling throughout most of it, indicating that while Tupperware and Wonder Tweek are at best indifferent to having to perform in front of the old people, the New Kid's clearly enjoying it.
* One of the in-story justifications for multiclassing is The Coon sympathizing with New Kid's backstory, and letting them do so out of pity.

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* When the New Kid plays the mandolin and flugelhorn for the old folks at the retirement home, they're smiling throughout most of it, indicating that while Tupperware and Wonder Tweek are at best indifferent to totally apathetic about having to perform in front of the old people, the New Kid's clearly enjoying it.
* One of the in-story justifications for multiclassing is The Coon sympathizing with New Kid's backstory, backstory and letting them do so out of pity.



* Pretty much every interaction the New Kid has with Professor Chaos (aka Butters). Despite playing a villain, it's still quite obvious that Butters considers himself the New Kid's friend ever since they first met in [[VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth the last game]]. For example, remember Paladin Butters' ability to heal the New Kid in ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth'' with a supportive pat on the back? The New Kid can return the favor during a boss fight with Butters' [[AbusiveParents abusive father]], where New Kid is granted the exclusive ability to "un-ground" their allies.
* Mr. Mackey shows how good of a school counselor he can really be when discussing the New Kid's gender and sexual orientation. He not only patiently explains the difference between being transgender and cisgender, but also stresses that it really doesn't matter what you identify as, since in his eyes, it's ''all'' good. He even adds that some people might not take kindly to you, but insists that you'll be able to deal with that when it happens. Lastly, he states that while he has faith in you being able to cope, he says that you can come back to his office at any time to talk to him. While he's a little awkward about it in places, Mr. Mackey is ultimately trying his hardest to understand you.
* On a more meta level, the fact that so much attention and detail went into allowing the player to decide the New Kid's gender and sexual orientation. They do an excellent job on explaining the differences, and everyone is treated the same, regardless of what you select, and whether that's negatively or positively. And while Mr. Mackey potentially outing you regarding your gender identity to your parents might not be the best course of action in a real-world sense, it fits his personality as a well-meaning if not particularly competent school counsellor.

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* Pretty much every interaction the New Kid has with Professor Chaos (aka Butters). Despite playing a villain, it's still quite obvious that Butters considers himself the New Kid's friend ever since they first met in [[VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth the last game]]. For example, remember Paladin Butters' ability to heal the New Kid in ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth'' with a supportive pat on the back? The New Kid game]], and you can return the favor during a boss fight with Butters' finally repay his kindness here by facing off against his [[AbusiveParents abusive father]], where New Kid is granted the grounding-happy dad]] with an exclusive ability to "un-ground" their allies.
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* Mr. Mackey shows how good of a school counselor he can really be when discussing the New Kid's gender and sexual orientation. He not only patiently explains the difference between being transgender and cisgender, but also stresses that it really doesn't matter what you identify as, since in his eyes, it's ''all'' good. He even also adds that some people might not take kindly to you, but insists that you'll be able to deal with that when it happens. Lastly, he states that while he has faith in you being able to cope, he says that you can come back to his office at any time to talk to him. While he's a little awkward about it in places, it, Mr. Mackey is ultimately trying his hardest to understand you.
* On a more meta level, the fact that so much attention and detail went into allowing the player to decide the New Kid's gender and sexual orientation. They do an excellent job on explaining the differences, and everyone is treated the same, regardless of what you select, and whether that's negatively or positively. And while Mr. Mackey potentially outing you regarding your gender identity to your parents might not be the best course of action in a real-world sense, it fits his personality as a well-meaning if not particularly competent school counsellor.
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* Also, given how cynical everything is, the fact that Doctor Timothy is not only playing with the group, but a leader of one of the two teams is practically a TearJerker. Even in a fairly optimistic setting, a character with such severe disabilities would be left out of a complicated LARP, or relegated to a side role, such as in the Stick of Truth. He not only leads the Freedom Pals, but he's the BigGood. When they learn about his plans, Coon and Friends makes him their leader... [[GreenEyedMonster except for the Coon.]]

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* Also, given Considering how cynical everything is, South Park can get, the fact that Doctor Timothy is not only playing with the group, but a leader of one of the two teams is practically a TearJerker. Even in a fairly an optimistic setting, a character with such severe disabilities would be left out of a complicated LARP, LARP or relegated to a side role, such as in the Stick of Truth. He Here, though, he not only leads the Freedom Pals, but he's the BigGood. When they learn about his plans, Coon and Friends makes him their leader... [[GreenEyedMonster except for the Coon.]]



** Not only that, [[Characters/SouthParkButtersStotch Professor Chaos]] also shows up to help, even if he claims it's just to show off his lightning simulator. It shows that he and the New Kid are still friends even after the main story, and will be glad to work with them again.
** And on top of all that, there's a ''third'' hero that shows up to help: Mintberry Crunch! (AKA Bradley Biggle) He apparently picked up Fastpass' distress signal from the berry mines of his home planet and came to help. When you remember the fact that [[PutOnABus he flew off into space]] [[CallBack after dealing with Cthulhu]], [[TheBusCameBack it's nice to see that he's willing to fight along with his old allies again]], especially since he and the New Kid have yet to know each other.
** There's an Epic Artifact that you can get called the "[[FriendshipTrinket Trailblazing Totem]]", which symbolizes the bond between Fastpass and the New Kid. Not only that, equipping it will make Fastpass' powers 30% more effective.
** In the fishing minigame, if the New Kid catches the Tardicaca Lakewater Shark and takes a selfie showing it, Nathan will send the New Kid a post asking them to kill the shark. The fact that the New Kid took the shark's meat into their inventory all but states [[PetTheDog the New Kid did precisely that]] [[OffscreenMomentOfAwesome off-screen!]] Nathan's plan to shut down Lake Tardicaca may have failed, [[NiceGuy but the New Kid's clearly nice enough]] [[PetTheDog to give him some closure for some of the trauma he's had to endure during his time there.]] [[GoKartingWithBowser Nathan even agrees to a selfie with the New Kid afterwards.]]
** After the final boss battle, when the Zarganor alien is finally defeated and the whole terrifying ordeal is over, the heroes share the biggest smiles they've ever had, [[WhenSheSmiles even the New Kid!]]
* One of the side quests you can complete involves rounding up all of Big Gay Al's cats from around town so you can bring them back to him. Once you've dropped them off at his house you have the option to pet them, and if you do they'll chirp and purr at you. The kitties themselves are just so damn cute with their little pink scarves that it's near impossible to ignore the prompt.

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** Not only that, [[Characters/SouthParkButtersStotch Professor Chaos]] also shows up to help, even if he claims it's just to show off his lightning simulator. It shows that he and the New Kid are still friends even after the main story, and will be glad to work with them again.
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** And on top of all that, there's a ''third'' hero that shows up to help: Mintberry Crunch! Crunch (AKA Bradley Biggle) Biggle)! He apparently picked up Fastpass' distress signal from the berry mines of his home planet and came to help. When you remember the fact that [[PutOnABus he flew off into space]] [[CallBack after dealing with Cthulhu]], [[TheBusCameBack it's nice to see that he's willing to fight along with his old allies again]], especially since he and the New Kid have yet to know each other.
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** There's an Epic Artifact that you can get called the "[[FriendshipTrinket Trailblazing Totem]]", Totem]]" which symbolizes the bond between Fastpass and the New Kid. Not only that, Kid, and equipping it will make Fastpass' powers 30% more effective.
** In the fishing minigame, if If the New Kid catches the Tardicaca Lakewater Shark during a fishing minigame and takes a selfie showing it, to show it off, Nathan will send the New Kid a post asking them to kill the shark. The And the fact that the New Kid took the shark's puts shark meat into their inventory all but states shows [[PetTheDog the New Kid that they did precisely that]] [[OffscreenMomentOfAwesome off-screen!]] Nathan's plan to shut down Lake Tardicaca may have failed, [[NiceGuy but the New Kid's clearly nice enough]] [[PetTheDog to give him some closure for some of the trauma he's had to endure during his time there.off-screen.]] [[GoKartingWithBowser Nathan even agrees to a selfie with the New Kid afterwards.]]
** After the final boss battle, when the Zarganor alien is finally defeated and the whole terrifying ordeal is over, the heroes share the biggest smiles they've ever had, [[WhenSheSmiles even the New Kid!]]
* One of the side quests you can complete involves rounding up all of Big Gay Al's cats from around town so you can bring them back to him. Once you've dropped them off at his house you have the option to pet them, and if you do they'll chirp and purr at you. The kitties themselves are just so damn cute with their little pink scarves that it's near impossible to ignore the prompt.
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* Another moment for Toolshed in Mephesto's lab is taking a selfie with one of the mutated cats to call an end to animal testing.

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* Another moment for Toolshed in Mephesto's lab is him taking a selfie with one of the mutated cats to call an end to animal testing.testing, with the caption "This one let me pet it!".
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** One of the side quests you can complete involves rounding up all of Big Gay Al's cats from around town so you can bring them back to him. Once you've dropped them off at his house you have the option to pet them, and if you do they'll chirp and purr at you. The kitties themselves are just so damn cute with their little pink scarves that it's near impossible to ignore the prompt.

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** * One of the side quests you can complete involves rounding up all of Big Gay Al's cats from around town so you can bring them back to him. Once you've dropped them off at his house you have the option to pet them, and if you do they'll chirp and purr at you. The kitties themselves are just so damn cute with their little pink scarves that it's near impossible to ignore the prompt.
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** Even better when you realise this was a chance to finally be free from the immortality that made his life hell and he willingly refused because of his friends.
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** If the main story ended with the Freedom Pals and Coon Friends making peace with each other after learning about Doctor Timothy's true intentions, it could probably have been the happiest ending out of any South Park game and it could probably have Coon prove even a shred of him being GoodAllAlong.
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** If you talk to Mike after the final boss, he'll accept taking a selfie with you, even genuinely smiling when he does so. Of course, he does ask you to not come to next year's party.

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** If you talk to Mike after the final boss, battle, he'll accept taking a selfie with you, even genuinely smiling when he does so. Of course, he does ask you to not come to next year's party.
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-->'''Wendy:''' Hey! That's ''my'' Toolshed you're messing with!
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** Though it's a somewhat bittersweet relationship thanks to Cartman's [[TookALevelInJerkass more dickish behavior]] as the Coon in contrast to his role as Grand Wizard Cartman in [[VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth the previous game]], The New Kid's friendship with Cartman seems to have remained largely intact throughout three quarters of the game's story. Cartman again tries to be a good mentor to the New Kid, and the New Kid ([[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe who still remembers what Cartman's done for them in the past]]) returns the favor by giving him their respect and loyalty. It's safe to say that unlike most of Cartman's other 'friends' who have mostly hanged with him out of fear or pity, Cartman has (for perhaps the first time in his life) actually ''earned'' the New Kid's loyalty and friendship, leading them to become Cartman's first and possibly ''only'' real friend. Unfortunately, all that makes the Coon's betrayal all the more tragic and heart-wrenching for the New Kid... [[EasilyForgiven At first.]]

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** Though it's a somewhat bittersweet relationship thanks to Cartman's [[TookALevelInJerkass more dickish behavior]] as the Coon in contrast to his role as Grand Wizard Cartman in [[VideoGame/SouthParkTheStickOfTruth the previous game]], The New Kid's friendship with Cartman seems to have remained largely intact throughout three quarters of the game's story. Cartman again tries to be a good mentor to the New Kid, and the New Kid ([[BecauseYouWereNiceToMe who still remembers what Cartman's done for them in the past]]) returns the favor by giving him their respect and loyalty. It's safe to say that unlike most of Cartman's other 'friends' who have mostly hanged with him out of fear or pity, Cartman has (for perhaps the first time in his life) actually ''earned'' the New Kid's loyalty and friendship, leading them to become Cartman's first and possibly ''only'' real friend. Unfortunately, all that makes the Coon's betrayal all the more tragic and heart-wrenching for the New Kid... [[EasilyForgiven At at first.]]
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* If the New Kid gets a selfie with Wendy's mom, the South Park City Planner, Cartman will comment that she has a really cool office. Her response is to study hard, and he can have one too.
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** During the same TimeTravel plot reveals that the intruders who broke into the New Kid's house when they were young were actually just lonely people who wanted to get Facebook friends (through the New Kid's amazing social media powers) but didn't know how. Once they tell them this, the New Kid decides not to attack them like they did in the tutorials, and takes a selfie with them.

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** During the The same TimeTravel plot also reveals that the intruders who broke into the New Kid's house when they were young were actually just lonely people who wanted to get Facebook friends (through the New Kid's amazing social media powers) but didn't know how. Once they tell them this, the New Kid decides not to attack them like they did in the tutorials, and takes a selfie with them.

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* Also, given how cynical everything is, the fact that Doctor Timothy is not only playing with the group, but a leader of one of the two teams is practically a TearJerker. Even in a fairly optimistic setting, a character with such severe disabilities would be left out of a complicated LARP, or relegated to a side role, such as in the Stick of Truth. He not only leads the Freedom Pals, but he's the BigGood. When they learn about his plans, Coon and Friends makes him their leader... [[GreenEyedMonster except for the Coon]].

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* Also, given how cynical everything is, the fact that Doctor Timothy is not only playing with the group, but a leader of one of the two teams is practically a TearJerker. Even in a fairly optimistic setting, a character with such severe disabilities would be left out of a complicated LARP, or relegated to a side role, such as in the Stick of Truth. He not only leads the Freedom Pals, but he's the BigGood. When they learn about his plans, Coon and Friends makes him their leader... [[GreenEyedMonster except for the Coon]].Coon.]]



** During the same TimeTravel plot reveals that the intruders who broke into the New Kid's house when they were young were actually just lonely people who wanted to get Facebook friends (through the New Kid's amazing social media powers) but didn't know how. Once they tell them this, the New Kid decides not to attack them like they did in the tutorials, and takes a selfie with them.



* It turns out that the thieves who broke into the New Kid's house when he was young were actually just lonely people who wanted to get Facebook friends (through the New Kid's amazing social media powers) but didn't know how. Once they tell him this, the New Kid decides not to attack them like he did in the previous timeline, and takes a selfie with them.
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