Daughter of the woman Steffi's father is cheating with. Initially targeted for a failed band audition, she is later sent to a pornographer but is rescued by Kati. Her revelation to her mother sparks the central family conflict, and she eventually reconciles with Steffi.
Steffi directs her rage toward Tessa as a proxy for her father's betrayal.
Kati steps in to protect Tessa from a dangerous situation orchestrated by Steffi.
Both girls move in the same school environment, linking them through shared acquaintances.
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