Whose Hellos Are These, Anyway?

In a small, eccentric town where residents mysteriously greet each other with peculiar phrases instead of standard hellos, you step into the shoes of an inquisitive newcomer. As you navigate through a series of strange encounters, you must solve the mystery of the town's bizarre behavior. Each character has a unique backstory connected to the peculiar greetings, and your choices will determine how much you unravel the humorous yet dark layers of the community, ultimately leading you to the surprising truth behind the town's peculiarities. Can you figure out why people are saying their hellos in code?