Whose Hellos Are These, Anyway?

In a world where greetings hold the key to hidden secrets, you play as Sam, a snarky sociologist with a penchant for unraveling people's peculiarities. You find yourself in the bizarre town of Quirkstone, famous for its eccentric inhabitants who express themselves through unconventional greetings. When a series of mysterious 'hellos'—footprints of bizarre creatures—start appearing, disrupting the otherwise peaceful town, it's up to you to interview the townsfolk, solve convoluted puzzles based on social interactions, and uncover the truth behind these enigmatic salutions. Will you decipher the intricate web of social dynamics and figure out who—or what—is behind these greetings, all while navigating the rocky terrain of human (and non-human) emotions?