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[Hirato]

And another long break since the previous update.
It's not that I'm busy right now, I just don't feel like updating...

Update 72​

A Forgotten Past​

Spoiler

Music: Specialist

Just a reminder, exams start on the 19th and that we can study with our Social Link Buddies for knowledge and a social link boost!

<Mr. Hosoi> I'm sure you're all feeling anxious, knowing your homeroom teacher is deceased...
<Mr. Hosoi> Well, to be honest, us teachers are kind of afraid ourselves. The culprit is still on the loose.
<Mr. Hosoi> But there's no sense wasting time moaning about it. The bright, warn sun is shining on us. Let's get to work.
<Mr. Hosoi> ...Open your textbooks and find the excerpts from... The Pillow Book.
<Mr. Hosoi> In fact, I just remembered. There are a few passages about sunlight here, like one called "In Spring it is the Dawn."
<Mr. Hosoi> Interestingly, the term "dawn" has many meanings. For example, there's both civil and nautical dawn. Oh, Hirato-chan!

<Mr. Hosoi> Yep, civil dawn is brighter! I'm surprised you knew. There really isn't that much difference, really.
<Mr. Hosoi> Nautical dawn is when you can barely see the sunlight, civil dawn is when it's bright enough to distinguish objects.
<Mr. Hosoi> I'm gonna put this on next week's test! Make sure you memorise that, mmmkay?
<Mr. Hosoi> By the way, my wife made this doll for me by hand. Don't you think she did a great job making it look like me?

There's also this kid; We got a sticker from nanako-chan last update...

<Lonely boy> I can't come up with anything...
> The boy is looking for a rare sticker that is popular among kids.

<Lonely boy> ...A Tankiriman Sticker?
<Lonely boy> Wow, thank you!
<Lonely boy> This is cool-looking, so I'm sure they'll let me play after I show them this!
> The boy ran off cheerfully.

And we feed the cat... again...


Social Link Go!
Music: Like a Dream Come True

> Kanji took you here...

I've always liked this place.
Being able to see my house and school and everything from up here... It makes me feel small.
......

That's what I thought...
Well, you already know everything about me. I got nothin' to hide.
> Kanii has an embarrassed smile on his face.

Wish I could quit being afraid of hospitals.
I gotta get stronger...

> Kanji noticed the boy on the other bench.

Huh?
That kid... He was with Ma at the hospital...

<Quiet-looking boy> Uh... Ummm... Nothing...

Then how come you look like you're gonna cry?


<Quiet-looking boy> I... lost a doll...
<Quiet-looking boy> I lost the knit rabbit doll that Sana-chan let me borrow...?




Sana....?
...
..
.

Ah yes, Sana-chan...
She seems rather busy, so I think we've got time to find it


<Quiet-looking boy> Taka-kun said it was girly and stomped on it...
<Quiet-looking boy> It got all dirty... And he said, "if you're a man, then throw it away..."
<Quiet-looking boy> I... threw the doll in the river... And it got washed away...
<Quiet-looking boy> Waaaaaaaaaaaaah!!
<Quiet-looking boy> *hic* What should I do!? I hafta give it back to Sana-chan...
<Quiet-looking boy> She liked that bunny... And I... I...

Understatement of the year... She carried that bunny until level 15! Kawaii...!

......
So why are you here? You ran away?


<Quiet-looking boy> *sniff* *hic*

...Ya dumb kid!

<Quiet-looking boy> Waaaaaaaaaaah!!

Kanji... He's sitting!

I pick the sensible option since I'm not RK47.
It's wrong to judge people by appearances!

Huh? Really!?
> Kanji's eyes are wide open...

> Kanji is looking in the river...

<Quiet-looking boy> I'll help...

You shut up. Stay where you are so you don't get in the way!
Senpai, make sure he doesn't come in after me!
Whoa, this is cold.

Uh, yeah, well, if you do find the rabbit, make sure you give it back to her...

Yo, hold up.
What kind of rabbit was it? Spill it.

<Quiet-looking boy> ...?

Just tell me!

......
Alright, I got it.
You apologise to this "Sana-chan." You're the one who "threw it away."
It might not be the same, but I'll get you a new one...
So let it go with that.

<Quiet-looking boy> M-Mister...

Who you callin' mister!?
> The kid ran off...

...Do I really look that old? Maybe it's the eyebrows...
......

...So you heard me, huh?
> Kanji seems really embarrassed...

It was like I understood how he felt.
Wanting to be accepted, afraid of being left out, doing stuff that you shouldn't...
Then taking the one person you shouldn't make cry and making 'em bawl...
So... Y'know, I thought maybe I could help him.
Was I going too easy on him?
> Kanji has an embarrassed smile on his face...

Ah... hmmm?
Guh, I feel like sneezing but it won't come out. This sucks...
It looks like I'm catching a cold... I better head home.
> You parted with Kanji and went home.


Social Link Go!
Music: B.T

> Sayoko found you and brought you here...

......

...Stop it. Do you think you're some kind of counsellor now?

I'm sorry...
There's no point in taking it out on you...
I just got a call from the hospital I last worked at.
The patient I was assigned to... died.
He was still just a little child...
He always said he wanted to go to school... But it looks like he'll never get that chance...
You know, he proposed to me... I told him I'd think about it when he became an adult.

But I... I forgot about him!
When I transferred here, I was so busy. I thought about him once in a while, but soon I just forgot...
But he was fighting for his life that entire time!

I do... Of course I blame myself...

Why did I transfer...?
When a patient gets better, I get left behind... But, now I'm the one who left a patient behind...
There should've been something I could've done...

Oh, I'm sorry...
...I'm glad you came today.

> Sayoko looks at you with need in her eyes...
> You feel that she trusts you.

...I'll do it. There has to be something... anything I can do...
Goodbye.

> You left Sayoko and went home...

 

[Hirato]

Update 73​

A Gentle Morning​

Spoiler

Music: Specialist

<Mr. Yamada> But the aerial current changes based on the shape of any nearby mountains. One has to consider a land's geography.
<Mr. Yamada> People who grow a region's signature produce have to take these factors into consideration to maintain their profits.
<Mr. Yamada> ...Hm, am I putting you to sleep with this lecture? Did I really?
<Mr. Yamada> Haha. are you still focused? WELL, are you!? Hmmm, I know! Why don't we close the textbook for a second!?
<Mr. Yamada> I have an interesting story for you. Talking about mountains reminded me...
<Mr. Yamada> Let's see... Hirato-kun, you've blended into this class a little too well.

<Mr. Yamada> Oh, so you've been studying hard, have you? I thought I'd get you with the word "Andes."
<Mr. Yamada> Melons need long, hot days with little to no rainfall to grow. They're better suited to Europe than the cold Andes.
<Mr. Yamada> That was pretty interesting, right?
<Mr. Yamada> Make sure you tell your parents that I'm a funny teacher, alright? If I have a good reputation, I should get a raise.
<Mr. Yamada> Ahaha, I'm just joking. See, I'm so funny! It's a joke! Let's continue the class!


Reminds me of one of my lecturers this semester, his sense of humour is similarly awful.

Also I just checked quickly, but the melon facts seem to be correct; Liking to be watered deeply every 10-14 days, and there's something about fungal diseases if they are watered too often.
Considering the high water-content of melons, I'm actually rather surprised they don't enjoy a more regular watering cycle...

<Lonely boy> Y'know the sticker you gave me? Everyone already knew about it...

<Lonely boy> I talked to them every time I got a new sticker, and they just kinda became my friends!
<Lonely boy> It's thanks to you! Oh, and also the fox.
<Lonely boy> I wrote my wish at the shrine. They said a fox grants wishes there.
<Lonely boy> I'll go say thanks to the fox later!


As I previously said, this is one of the few actually plausible scenarios we'll be going through for the fox's Social link.

I feed the cat some more - it would seem I finished the previous related quest, no idea what the reward for it was (and sides, it's been almost 8 weeks since these were taken). We now have Quest 49: Cat Needs Food Badly

The test coming up covers a lot of subjects... I won't be able to study enough unless you help me.

You think about it for a second, but decline... You have not yet established her Social Link.

You're so mean, Senpai!

> Once again, the children tug at you from all directions...

Usual antics ensue at the Shinjuku Medical Centre Hospital

Hey, that guy the police are after... I wonder what he's like.
How's the investigation going? I can't stop worrying about it.

Speaking of worrying about things... We have tests coming up next week...
*sigh* But I can't study when I'm thinking about our investigation!

Ugh... I guess you're right...
How am I supposed to argue with that...?

<Ms. Sofue> ...hence, the women of nobility in ancient times used make-up to enhance their beauty and elegance.
<Ms. Sofue> Many of these make-ups contained poisonous substances like lead or arsenic that harmed their bodies.
<Ms. Sofue> So it's fairly obvious how available poison was at the time, and why make-up and poison are so closely linked.
<Ms. Sofue> These poisonous make-ups were used practically all over the world back then...


I can envision a super-hero villain already. "Eat lipstick motherfucker...!" "Gaaah! *foam*"


<Ms. Sofue> But...! Some make-up had a very different purpose. Will Mr. Kirata please stand up?
<Ms. Sofue> I'd like you take a close look at the make-up I'm wearing. Do you see the mystical, blue eyeliner?
Yes, that line was really written without a "to."

<Ms. Sofue> Hohoho... I knew you'd get it right, Hirato. You're exactly right.
Oi! Where's my honorific!

<Ms. Sofue> Many epidemics were spread by flies and mosquitoes at the time... The eyeliner was used as protection.
<Ms. Sofue> And for your information, powdered lapis lazuli for eyeliner was only allowed to be used by those of nobility.
<Ms. Sofue> I'm going to put this question on the test next week. Make sure you study.

You know, if I have any general issues with the writing at this point, it would be the inconsistent internationalisation of the honorifics.
In several places we have 'san' and it others they are translated as 'mr' or 'ms.' And at other times they are just dropped altogether, eg the above lesson.


Music: Your Affection

......
I've got something to ask you, man-to-man!

Great! Now Ma won't... Er, you didn't hear anything!

I-I get nervous in libraries... If I gotta sneeze, should I hold it in?
Well, anyways, let's go over... uh... everything...?

As can be seen here, a frustrated Kanji-kun is burying his head in his palm

And the tutoring spree continues!

Ahh... I thought so.
> Shu looks disappointed...

Moving on to other matters... There's a transfer student in my class.
He looks down on everything here and says we're all a bunch of hicks living in the boonies. Everyone ignores him.

You're right...
> Shu laughs...

I guess being out here is like being the proverbial "frog in the well."

Oh, uh... That's what he said. That he was the frog because, he, uh...
That he's from the city, and out here is the country, and, uh...
......

......

School is a pain.
All my classmates are stupid, and the lessons they try to teach are absolutely pointless.

...Your lessons are a lot easier to understand
> It seems that Shu is slowly opening up to you...

Oh, time's up. This is a good spot to finish, actually, so let's just end it for today.

The purple suit comes with 2 Giant Candies and the Diamond Shields come with 6 units of Heavy Soup.

It seems a kitten appeared - we feed the cat again. Nyoro~n


Music: Before Dawn

Oh, Hirato-chan...
> For some reason, Hisano seems surprised.

...Yes, I would like to talk.

I thought you were my husband...

Of when I was still young, before I became this wrinkled old lady.
> Hisano smiles...

I met my husband here in this town.
I was born and raised here, and he was part of a travelling company of actors. They'd come to town once a year...
When I was small, my family took me to see the play... That's when I met my husband, who was a child actor.
He had clear, pale skin, and he spoke completely differently from the other children... He was my first love.

Every year, he would come... And every year, I would watch...
I gathered all the courage I had and talked to him. By some miracle, he fell in love with me, too...
We would just talk behind the stage. One date every year.
Haha... I thought he was just flirting with me, but I thought that was okay...
But do you know what he did? He quit the company and said he would live here, and marry me!
He did fieldwork, though he didn't know how... He would come home and show me his blisters. He was so proud...

D'aww, that's so cute!

I'm sure the day will come where you'll be so happy you could just cry out of happiness.
No, there are many people who are in the midst of happiness... They just don't realise it.
If you don't know what you should hold dear, then your life is just a journey without a destination.
> Hisano smiles...

Right now... all I want to do is be by his side.
...But I know I never will.

...You're so kind.
> Hisano smiles sadly...
> You feel that you understand Hisano a little bit...

I must be going now. It gets cold here, down by the river.
...I'll see you later, Hirato-chan.

With nothing better to do, except fish - I head to bed early. Why can't I dream that I'm a great bad-ass demon hunter tasked with eliminating Ayane, or something?

A demon hunter? uguu~

 

[lightbane]

Needs more dungeoncrawling. Still, good update, continue it please!

 

[Azira]

Yes, more please.

 

[Hirato]

I haven't played in 2 months so I'm not too sure what's going on anymore.
It's going to be quite a few more updates before we get access to the next dungeon - we should have a rainy day sometime soon, I'll go to the Marukyu Striptease then.

Alternatively, if you'd like, I can insert some screenshots from my SMT:Nocturne playthrough (It's my first time, but I've gotten relatively far though) to liven things up - I'm sure my IRC buddies would be relieved to be saved from the constant barrage of screenshots and commentary

EDIT
I'll do an update later today (it's 3 AM - need sleep).
Just a reminder, THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO VOTE IN THE POLL. I will be asking a mod to close it after the next update is posted.
It's a bit of shame we didn't get to know Naoto-kun a bit better, but I suppose that can't be helped.

 

[Hirato]

Update 74​

Midterms​

Spoiler

Marine Day (海の日 Umi no Hi), also known as "Ocean Day" or "Sea Day", is a Japanese national holiday celebrated on the third Monday in July. The purpose of the holiday is to give thanks to the ocean's bounty and to consider the importance of the ocean to Japan as an island nation. Many people take advantage of the holiday and summer weather to take a beach trip. Other ocean-related festivities are observed as well.

I'm suddenly in the mood for some watermelon...

> You feel your relationship is going to become closer soon...

The item I ordered arrives early, it's a definite upgrade so I equip it.


Music: Coffee

> Your first term finals begin today and continue until the weekend.

It's going to be a place of education to wind up the lazy ass minds you get from screwing around all the time.

You know, you all depend on other people too much! That's why you jerk-offs have all this spare time!
"Oh, he'll do it someday," or "She's doing it for me," I bet that's all you think about!

Let's take a closer look at it, shall we? What's the root of the word "pend"?
Hanamura! Stop smiling and answer!

That smile is just too darn creepy...

First of all, how could I be smiling in this class...? And second, this has nothing to do with logic...

"Pend," eh? Words with "pend" in them... Uh...

Ahh, pretty good, Hanamura... Or should I be praising Kirata?
You're right. The root word "pend" means "to hang."

Like Hanamura was too tongue-tied to explain, words like "pendant" and "pendulum" are good examples!
Those girls who got murdered were fooling around and depending on others, and that's what got them killed!
Unless you want to end up the same, make sure you don't depend too much on others!

<Mr, Kondo> I know it's the rainy season, and you may not be very motivated, but let's keep our spirits up together, okay!?
<Mr, Kondo> Last night, I was watching this drama on TV, and one of the actors was such a ham!
<Mr, Kondo> Is it just me, or are a lot of actors really it up these days? Hahaha!

......? Hey, Hirato-kun.

Seems like a reasonable guess...

<Mr, Kondo> Wow, I'm amazed that you knew that, Hirato! But you should ask me if you have questions, Amagi, not him!

Bad sensei, I won't let you romance my Yuki-chan!

<Mr, Kondo> Yes, bad actors have the distinction of being called "hams" for many reasons scholars can't agree on, actually!
<Mr, Kondo> I'm sure you all know Shakespeare's "Hamlet," right? Luckily, I know it pretty myself!
<Mr, Kondo> As such a popular role, it attracted a lot of crappy actors! Although, the term wasn't popularised until the 1800s...

We have a lot of classes in the next few updates

<Mr. Hosoi> "Man" means "10,000" in Japanese, but that doesn't mean it has 10,000 poems. In fact it has less than half that.
<Mr. Hosoi> The ancient Japanese people used the term to point out how huge the collection was.
<Mr. Hosoi> Now, why don't we read a passage?
<Mr. Hosoi> ...Oh wait, I just remembered! Today is Tanabata, the Japanese star festival!
<Mr. Hosoi> Why don't we study some poetry from the Man-yoshu that relates to Tanabata?
<Mr. Hosoi> Let's see, since he's probably never seen a sky full of stars, let's pick on Hirato-chan!

This game is educational!

<Mr. Hosoi> Right, Kakinomoto no Hitomaro has written 137 poems about Tanabata.
<Mr. Hosoi> I'm amazed how many he wrote. He was certainly a talented writer.
<Mr. Hosoi> Back then, Japanese people could relate their own lives to the myth of Tanabata, or the story of Orihime and Hikoboshi.
<Mr. Hosoi> You know, you guys have it good, the ancient Japanese weren't allowed to see each other even when they were dating...

<Mrs. Nakayama> So, I've heard all the gossip going around about Rise Kujikawa. Those idols don't have "normal people" problems.
<Mrs. Nakayama> They'll have money, they'll never have to compromise in marriage... *sigh* What should I make for dinner tonight?
<Mrs. Nakayama> Just so you know, being an adult isn't all fun and games. It sucks.
<Mrs. Nakayama> Taxes, marriage, kids... I get so frustrated by these things, but it's not like I'll ever escape.
<Mrs. Nakayama> Oh well. like they say, bad laws are still laws.
<Mrs. Nakayama> Hmm? Are you guys even listening!? I'm trying to give you important life advice here!
<Mrs. Nakayama> You! Kirata-kun, you're looking especially slackjawed today!

<Mrs. Nakayama> Oh, so you knew, huh? You're right, it was Socrates.
<Mrs. Nakayama> Socrates accepted his own execution, even though his sentemce was theresult of an unjust law.
<Mrs. Nakayama> That's exactly what I'm talking about. Sometimes we have to accept things as they are, even though they're a pain.
<Mrs. Nakayama> ...so you're all ignoring me thinking I'm just chit-chatting, eh? Well, now this is gonna be on the test.

<Ms. Sofue> ...hence, the women of nobility in ancient times used make-up to enhance their beauty and elegance.
<Ms. Sofue> Many of these make-ups contained poisonous substances like lead or arsenic that harmed their bodies.
<Ms. Sofue> So it's fairly obvious how available poison was at the time, and why make-up and poison are so closely linked.
<Ms. Sofue> These poisonous make-ups were used practically all over the world back then...


I can envision a super-hero villain already. "Eat lipstick motherfucker...!" "Gaaah! *foam*"


<Ms. Sofue> But...! Some make-up had a very different purpose. Will Mr. Kirata please stand up?
<Ms. Sofue> I'd like you take a close look at the make-up I'm wearing. Do you see the mystical, blue eyeliner?
Yes, that line was really written without a "to."

<Ms. Sofue> Hohoho... I knew you'd get it right, Hirato. You're exactly right.
Oi! Where's my honorific!

<Ms. Sofue> Many epidemics were spread by flies and mosquitoes at the time... The eyeliner was used as protection.
<Ms. Sofue> And for your information, powdered lapis lazuli for eyeliner was only allowed to be used by those of nobility.
<Ms. Sofue> I'm going to put this question on the test next week. Make sure you study.

Don't get carried away just because some scatterbrained idol is back in town! You hear me!?

That's Rise, for all you out-of-the-loop morons. All she does are variety shows and silly commercials!
What's the damn point of running your mouths about some half-wit whose only talent is appearing on shows for idiots?
Now, I've got the perfect lecture for you assholes! Let's talk some Friedrich Nietzche!
It makes sense! Many of you are reacting to your own "ressentiment" toward that idol girl by talking about her, right?
...Why the hell do you all look so upset!? Stand your ass up, Kirata!

Ah, I see you've already done the reading, smartass.
Well, you got it right. "Ressentiment" is a French word denoting hatred and jealousy.

It's different from "resent," because it's used specifically for jealous emotions toward someone better than you!
I'm sure you're all very familiar with how that feels. At least I won't have to go into much depth on this one.

Hey Sensei, are you saying we have "ressentiment" towards you?

Keep it classy, Moron King Sensei...

<Mr. Yamada> But the aerial current changes based on the shape of any nearby mountains. One has to consider a land's geography.
<Mr. Yamada> People who grow a region's signature produce have to take these factors into consideration to maintain their profits.
<Mr. Yamada> ...Hm, am I putting you to sleep with this lecture? Did I really?
<Mr. Yamada> Haha. are you still focused? WELL, are you!? Hmmm, I know! Why don't we close the textbook for a second!?
<Mr. Yamada> I have an interesting story for you. Talking about mountains reminded me...
<Mr. Yamada> Let's see... Hirato-kun, you've blended into this class a little too well.

<Mr. Yamada> Oh, so you've been studying hard, have you? I thought I'd get you with the word "Andes."
<Mr. Yamada> Melons need long, hot days with little to no rainfall to grow. They're better suited to Europe than the cold Andes.
<Mr. Yamada> That was pretty interesting, right?
<Mr. Yamada> Make sure you tell your parents that I'm a funny teacher, alright? If I have a good reputation, I should get a raise.
<Mr. Yamada> Ahaha, I'm just joking. See, I'm so funny! It's a joke! Let's continue the class!

<Mr. Hosoi> I'm sure you're all feeling anxious, knowing your homeroom teacher is deceased...
<Mr. Hosoi> Well, to be honest, us teachers are kind of afraid ourselves. The culprit is still on the loose.
<Mr. Hosoi> But there's no sense wasting time moaning about it. The bright, warn sun is shining on us. Let's get to work.
<Mr. Hosoi> ...Open your textbooks and find the excerpts from... The Pillow Book.
<Mr. Hosoi> In fact, I just remembered. There are a few passages about sunlight here, like one called "In Spring it is the Dawn."
<Mr. Hosoi> Interestingly, the term "dawn" has many meanings. For example, there's both civil and nautical dawn. Oh, Hirato-chan!

<Mr. Hosoi> Yep, civil dawn is brighter! I'm surprised you knew. There really isn't that much difference, really.
<Mr. Hosoi> Nautical dawn is when you can barely see the sunlight, civil dawn is when it's bright enough to distinguish objects.
<Mr. Hosoi> I'm gonna put this on next week's test! Make sure you memorise that, mmmkay?
<Mr. Hosoi> By the way, my wife made this doll for me by hand. Don't you think she did a great job making it look like me?

Music: New Days

It's allll over!

*yawn* I'm sooo sleepy...

Yuck! Don't yawn in my face like that!
> Chie turns her attention to Yukiko.

Hey, for the third question on the English test, which phrase did you choose?

Um... I went with "used to."

Wrong again...

So much for Chie going abroad. Heck, why leave Inaba? You have so much right here!

No more encores...
I mean... Hi everyone...

Whoa, more losers!?

What do I need to know English for!? I can always ask for a translator!

*swoon*

Enough about the exams already...

What's going on with the murder case?

Hm... Why don't we head over to our special headquarters? We haven't been there in a while.


Music: Theme of Junes

Not just because exams are over, but... The whole thing with the police finding a suspect.
I mean, we believed that only we could solve this case. And now...

Well, we still don't know yet. They haven't made an arrest.


Yosuke's right. There's nothing we can do apart from wait until the Midnight Channel airs again

So... we gotta sit on our thumbs.

We're at the end of our rope here...

Y-You guys!? D-Did you hear what I said?

Ah... Ahahaha! This case is as good as solved!
Don't worry, kids. It's only a matter of time before we bring in the suspect.

I mean, the guy's kidnapping people at random and slaughtering them! We won't rest ntil we bring him to justice!

I-I gotta get going!

On the other hand... If the police have a search warrant out for the guy, we should stay out of it.

Yeah...

Oh, uh, I just remembered. There was a question on the exam that I didn't get.

I think it was, "The chemical formula HCHO, used for silver mirror reactions. It's 40% solution is known as formalin."

I know it's not an acid, so that narrows it down.

Oh, I see. I chose acetic acid... Duh, of course it couldn't have been vinegar.
Hey, you had that question too, didn't you Kanji?

Shut up. And don't call me by my first name.

Wow, kinda harsh, aren't you? I heard you got a nosebleed when you were around our senpai.

H-Hey! Who the hell blabbed about that!?

A-Anyways!
Rise-chan, why don't you ask Yukiko to help you study?

Huh? I guess, but wouldn't you rather ask a senpai of the opposite sex?
> Chie seems to be at a loss for words...

Senpai... I'm not a nuisance to you, am I?


Of course not, we can study any time.... once your Social Link has been established.

Damn... This girl's dangerous...!

L-Let's change the subject.
Hey, any idea how Teddie's doing?

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention it to you.
Check this out.

Aaah! So he's hiding in plain sight. Reverse psychology, huh?
Man... He looks like one happy bear...

He kept saying that he didn't wanna go back, so I made him a deal.
Now, since I've got nothing better to do... I'm gonna go bug him.

Oooh, I wanna go too!

C-Can I... feel his soft fur...?

Now that I'm getting the hang of school, I want to go our more and see the sights.

But I tend to get recognised everywhere I go, so I'm a little nervous about going out on my own...
And you seem like the type of guy who knows all the cool spots in town.

Really? Woohoo!

Arcana number 6, the Lovers.

If you ever have some time to kill, think of me, okay?
Now c'mon, let's go pester Teddie.
Teddieeee! Heeeey!

<Announcer> The topic is the bizarre serial murder case in Inaba, where the victim's bodies are discovered hanging upside down.
<Announcer> Police have yet to announce any progress in the investigation since the discovery of a third victim.
<Announcer> Our special report tonight is a summary of the events and the facts in the case thus far...

> There seems to be no information about the suspect...

Okay. You promise, right?

N-Nanako...!

> Nanako seems to be anxious about the unsolved case...

No idea about the weapon's stats - they're probably worse IMO than his current weapon.
The Knife comes with 2 x Giant Candy. The 24x Second Maid thingie comes with 24x Dr. Salt NEO - they're probably restorative items that will travel much further.

I give you guys ONE guess to figure out what we're doing today

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Music: Like a Dream Come True

> You came at Rise's earnest request...

I can't take another bite. My stomach's full...
But that really hit the spot! I've been wanting to come here.

How little you know, Senpai!
It's the atmosphere that's important. The meal itself isn't everything, you know.
> Rise's voice is swelling with pride for some reason.

To tell you the truth, I've wanted to do this since I was a child.
My parents were actually pretty strict.

I didn't really have many friends.
Though I guess that couldn't be helped, since I hardly ever showed up for school.
......

Er, that's enough talk about that! What a depressing subject, huh?
Let's talk about something fun. After all, I don't want to waste the time we have together!
It's so great that I came to this town and met you.
Really, I'm serious!
> Rise smiles naturally...

Sooo, why don't I start by asking what kind of girl you like?
> You dealt with Rise's barrage of questions until it became dark, then went home.

 

[newcomer]

Why is there no Nanako in the poll

 

[Hirato]

I'm not going to brush Nanako's teeth, m'kay.
Sides, I've said several times the Nobody option is basically a vote for Nanako, SPOILERS


Since the poll's now closed, the results;

We will romance

• Satonaka Chie
• Amagi Yukiko
• Ebiharra AI
• Kujikawa Rise, and
• Shirogane Naoto

We will not be romancing

• Dojima Nanako
• Matsunaga Ayane, and
• Ozawa Yumi

 

[newcomer]

I'm not going to brush Nanako's teeth, m'kay.
Sides, I've said several times the Nobody option is basically a vote for Nanako, SPOILERS

I followed your LP when it was around page 18 or something (during the Maru-Q level)

We will romance

• Satonaka Chie
• Amagi Yukiko
• Ebiharra AI
• Kujikawa Rise, and
• Shirogane Naoto

Umm... so harem is possible in this game? Or will you date the most voted one (Yukiko)?

 

[Hirato]

Yeah, harems seem to be possible - I don't think the game really cares, we'll see what happens after I've picked up partner #2.

I'm going to go play a bit so I have something to do when I commute tomorrow.
Feel free to bump a bit, this page is getting rather big.

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Romance

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

 

[Hirato]

Update 75​

Bitter Melon​

Spoiler

Speaking of melons...
It was apparently very bitter. So, so bitter.

That's a lot of Holidays coming up.. could it be? Summer vacation!?

Hey, have you seen the weather report?
This rain's going to lift in the afternoon, but they said it's going to rain all day tomorrow.
Wouldn't it be a good idea to check the Midnight Channel... just in case?

Yes. Let's let everyone else know too, okay?

<Female student> They posted the test results!


That was quick!
But this is a relatively small school so I guess such speedy turnarounds are possible...

I got top mark, not big surprise.
Everyone likes me more for some reason, bloody moochers...

A new... or maybe an old book I missed is available at the store.

> You finished today's training and decided to stop by with Chie...

Today is steak bowl day! Just you wait!


Music: Borderline of Madness

<Kid's voice> I-I don't have any more..
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D-Don't tell me they're at it again!?
Let's go Hirato-kun!

What are you up to!?


<Centre punk> Huh? Aw, not her again.

<Punk leader> Heheh, I know how to handle this bitch.

<Centre punk> Huhuhuh! You look like you got something planned!

H-How do you know my name...?

<Punk leader> We ran into the guy you saved last time...`Had a, "friendly" conversation.
<Punk leader> He told us all kindsa stuff. Like where you live, and about that precious "Yukiko-san" of yours.

: x oh, you punks are going down!

...What are you trying to pull!?


<Punk leader> Oh, I'm just gonna have a little chat with this kid. Stay put, okay?
<Punk leader> 'Cause who knows what'll happen to 'Yukiko-san" if you get in our way...?

<Centre punk> Huhuhuh! Man, that's nasty!

Why, you...!

: x Violence for the er... blood god!

> Chie is spitting mad...

<Punk leader> You sure about that? So you don't care what happens to your best friend?

Ch-Chie!? What the hell are you doing!?

You're pissed at me, right!? Then why don't you just take a swing at me?
I won't fight back. Be my guest!
The face, the gut, just pick a target! As har as you want!

Intimidated yet?

C'mon!!


<Punk leader> ...Freak.

<Centre punk> What's with this bitch... She for real? Whatever, man... Let's go...

......
Huh? Oh, no, don't worry about it!
> The kid ran off...


Music: I'll face myself

Yeah... I'm glad he's safe.
I'll keep a watch on Yukiko for awhile, so don't worry about that.
> Chie is nodding seriously.

It might've been stupid, but I wanted to save them...
That kid, Yukiko

I know that feeling wasn't fake. I really wanted to protect them...
> Chie is smiling gently...

Rank 9 Social link bonus, lets an ally survive a deadly hit with 1 HP

......
Um, well...
I also want to protect you...
I might be a little flaky... And maybe you don't even need protecting...
But... I...
I want to protect you...
......

> ...The mood is right.

That is, Ai via the temporary lovers route - as determind by democratic process on the Codex
In any case, as far as I can tell, this message is the summation of how much this game cares - we'll find out soon enough if this is the case or not.

Huh...!?
Ummm...
......
Okay...
You sure? This is me we're talking about...

> Chie is blushing...
> There's no turning back...
> Your relationship with Chie has become intimate.

Th-Then...
Awww, th-this is embarrassing!

> You spent a long while with Chie...

With nothing else to do, I go fishing. I catch...
1x Red Goldfish
1x Amber Seema
3x Genji Ayu

Next up, Margaret!

I wish...
On a semi related note, there's like 10 hentai images in total that feature margaret, what gives, internet!? Almost tempted to summon sgc_meltdown to remedy this affront!

Also on a final note - semi spoiler actually.
We'll be going to the next dungeon on the 29th of July (game time of course).
Just the thought of going through some more of Persona 4's dungeons already tires me out...

 

[felipepepe]

Just the thought of going through some more of Persona 4's dungeons already tires me out...

Agreed, now I get why some people like those Visual Novels; P4 is the ultimate storyfag RPG, it's repetitive dungeon crawling just seems to get in the way...

 

[Azira]

 

[Hirato]

yeah... I just can't stress enough how primitive, boring, and lifeless Persona 4's dungeons and combat mechanics are.

There's absolutely no incentive to actually explore outside of a few levels in which you need keys and other trinkets to progress. The dungeons, while randomly generated are nothing special complex or unique - they're just rooms connected to corridors which are usually connected to more rooms; there's nothing interesting apart from the occasional chest (with relatively boring random loot) and the occasional shadow to fight and level up against.
The best method for dealing with Persona 4's dungeons is just to make a beeline straight for the stairs, which just goes against how I naturally explore dungeons.
Outside of a few (literally, only a few) handmade levels, there are no puzzles, no traps, no gimmicks, no tricks, no surprises, just no-thrills corridors and rooms with some loot.
As for the few handmade levels which do occasionally feature some sort of puzzle, they are almost insultingly trivial and the gimmicks (eg, in one level you get teleported back to the start if you fight a shadow) are relatively inconsequential. Nearly all of them are dispelled when you clear the level or beat the Boss - The one exception are the floor traps in one level which rotate both you and the camera.

And combat mechanics...
Outside of boss fights there isn't much depth to them at all. It essentially boils down to a very mundane and robotic process...

1. probe for weakness
2. exploit
3. use all-out-attack
4. if there are survivors go to 2

There, every single 'random' encounter in the game, summarised in 4 easy steps - add 2 more for healing when injured and taking a respite when low on SP.
Worst possible case scenario, your probes reflect back onto you... and you take no damage due to having a NUL for that affinity.
The bosses have a lot of HP and generally no weaknesses, so they benefit from not being subject to such cheese, and as such require some actual skill and planning to take down, even though most of them up to now haven't been particularly difficult (the Contrarian King aside - I blame lack of Tarakunda/Rakukaja).



Then there's SMT:Nocturne, released several years before Persona 4. And it's better in pretty much every regard as far as mechanics go. The only thing I think P4 has above Nocturne is the ability to spend a turn to "guard."
So I really have to ask, what the hell happened!?
Here is Nocturne and it has absolutely fantastic dungeon crawling and combat and then here is Persona 4 in which these aspects evaluate to serviceable at best.

Heck, Nocturne even has faster load times (which is kind of countered by a much higher encounter rate) and plays music in a manner I find much more favourable to Persona 4's method - it probably helps there is more than one theme for regular combat too and no victory fanfare. You'll actually notice that the music from the previous encounter will continue playing if you get another encounter shortly afterwards, which is actually a very nice touch.
I've heard the first 10 seconds of Persona 4's combat theme (~I hold out, I stand out, I reach out to the truth and now I'm still in pursuit, as the whole world drives away~) more times than I care to count and I'm absolutely sick of it, it probably would've helped if I didn't have to hear the first 10 seconds every time, there were more of them, and if it didn't clash so horribly with the dungeon's theme.

Dungeon Crawling wise - actual mechanics.
Nocturne's areas are split up into many smaller areas, in contrast to P4 which is effectively a large open level. The nicest thing I have to say about P4's dungeons is that they are visually appealing; Nocturne's is too
Nocturne's levels are large, mazelike, relatively complex with many hidden areas, traps and surprises and actual puzzles that will frustrate you for hours.

I probably spent about 2 hours to try and piece this one together and I'm not ashamed to admit that.​

Some of the dungeons in fact even make abundant use of the vertical, The Labyrinth of Amala is a good example of this, it features a great many hidden areas, some of which require you to succumb to traps to get to. There is also a large 150 floor obelisk, you'll visit about 60 of its levels, and they're all relatively small, it's rather confusing to navigate via the minimap once you're explored a sizeable chunk of it.

The level design is really good too, the areas are visually appealing, unique, and actually drive you to explore them and find all its secrets. There are demons you can talk to, unique and powerful treasures to find, traps to mark off on your map.
One floor of the Labyrinth of Amala is far more unique and complex than all of Persona 4's dungeons combined!

You just don't get level design like this anymore, maze like layout, one way walls and doors (not shown), exits with no means of return. And there is a real risk you may actually die before you find a way out.​

Combat wise, Nocturne uses a "press turn" system, which is much, much better than Persona's system, in part because it discourages stupidity and encourages strategy and planning - you're going to die very early if you can't manage that.
I''ll describe it briefly....

You are given a full turn for every active member in your party - usually up to 4 at the start of your team's turn. You use one for every attack, spell or ability you use. You may pass to turn one of these turns into a half-press turn.
If you successfully exploit an enemy's weakness or land a critical hit, a full-press is turned into a half-press, assuming you have any left. Attacks and skills will use a half-press if available instead of using a full-press.
Also, missing, or using attacks that are infective (read: void, repel, absorb) will cost you press turns. Suffering a repel will effectively cost you all your press turns, the others will cause an action to cost two turns. They do add up though, eg a miss and an absorb from a multi-target attack will cost I think 3 press turns.

This system is much saner and more tactical than P4's, for starters it gives your healers and support guys a chance to act a second time every round. Getting that second mediarama, or that Sukukaja may just be what saves you from annihilation in the next round.
Unlike Persona 4, which uses "1more" whenever you get a critical strike or exploit a weak point, which effectively allows you to strike repeatedly until you've knocked everyone down in preparation for an all out attack, which effectively reduces random encounters to the point of banality.

Sides, you have far more influence over your character's development and that of your party than you do in Persona 4. In P4, your influence basically boils down to which skills everyone keeps and whether or not they unlock their true Personae (based on whether or not you max out their respective Social Links).
In Nocturne, you get to pick your stat allocations and skill progression, and this matter since they will massively affect how you'll approach the game after you've cleared the Shinjuku Medical Faclity.
Then there are your allies; demons, gods, fiends, and mystical beasts. You literally get to dominate their available skills (and they occasionally even change and mutate randomly) and who they are tailored to combat.
Your allies also level up much slower than you, and not to mention have a very limited selection of skills (akin to the protagonist's Personae), this basically encourages you to make constant use of the fusion facilities to better your companions. Created a naga? weak to fire? fuse it with something that has void-fire and viola, it's now immune to fire attacks! This is in stark contrast to P4 in which the fusion system is kind of just there to facilitate Margaret's Social Link.
Hell, I'd be willing to bet that in 10 hours of Nocturne, I've used fusions far more than I have in 140 odd hours of Persona 4 (that's what the game clock says, save states have probably fucked with it).

The presence of "Sexy Gaze" never fails to crack me up.​

Also worth mentioning is this whole other dynamic that takes place during combat. Demons will randomly ask you questions, or for items, they'll typically reward you with money or ask to join your party (typically as fusion fodder).
You can talk to them too, recruit them, trade with them, even beat the crap out of them. Some of them will even offer to pay you in some way to let them live.
I'm well aware that this doesn't fit in at all with Persona 4, but this is something that actually adds massively to Nocturne.

AI wise, they're both too fucking stupid to live, even on the "hard" difficulty. They've done so many dumb things I could only respond to with laughter.
Enemy Naga targets my Naga with zio - why would you do that! You both absorb electricity!
A Boss keep using force attacks against one of my guys that repels force and he takes a lot of damage as a result.
Random critters heal only themselves with media(rama) when they will be eradicated in the next turn regardless.

There is even this majestic boss fight against Mara the magnificent (spoilers ahoy).

Spoiler

The fight starts at 1:50, it's quite comical

And this ends this rant, turned comparison, turned semi-review, turned wall of text.

 

[felipepepe]

It was a good rant bro, and it reminded me I HAVE to play Nocturne.

 

[Hirato]

Always a good cause.

I want to say something, but I also don't, just in case I change your expectations of the game.

I will say to give the game until the "Great Underpass of Ginza."
At that point it really starts to shine, IMO.

 

[felipepepe]

Will do. Thanks for the tip, allow me to bump you into next page in exchange.

 

[Hirato]

hehe, I might have to jump on the spoiler tag bandwagon if this keeps up.

 

[felipepepe]

The 25-per-page limit is too big, 20 worked better...

 

[Hirato]

Update 76​

Botched Performance​

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Spoiler

<Bespectacled student> Too bad it's raining. The forecast said it was going to last until evening...
<Bespectacled student> Well, it'll let up by tomorrow morning. I wonder if we'll have a nice clear summer sky tomorrow.

<Guy with a backpack> Oh, well... It's not like I had any plans or anything.
<Guy with a backpack> I guess I oculd watch "Tanaka's Amazing commodities" and see if there's anything I want.
<Guy with a backpack> I don't know what it is about that show, but I always end up buying something.
<Guy with a backpack> It's that one that goes: "Over the airwaves to yoooouuuu!" Have you seen it...?

Alright, I understand that you're all excited about summer vacation, but please head over to the gym immediately.
I won't say anything more like SOMEONE I know, but please do what you're told.
*giggle* I'm excited about summer vacation too! I already bought my swimsuit.
Not that it's got that much material to call it a swimsuit... Hmhmhm.
Well, enjoy your summer vacation, everyone. Oh, and don't forget to do your homework, okay?

Completely forgot about summer homework, guu

...Just thinking about the performance is making me nervous!

> Ayane seems really enthusiastic.
> You decide to spend the afternoon with her, breaking your promise to lightbane of doing some dungeon crawling on the next rainy day.

Let's do our best!
I'm really nervous... But I'll work hard for your sake!
Maybe next time we can play together! Er... Sorry, I'm getting ahead of myself!
> It seems Ayane is nervous...

> The band members seem jittery about today's performance...

I-It's finally here... I-I-I'm s-so nervous...

Senpai, will you please watch the room for me? I'll give it my best shot out there.
I want to come back with my head held high!

<Band captain> Everyone here?
<Band captain> Alright, then let's do this!
<Band captain> ...But first, we have a surprise guest!

<Flamboyant player> Takeru! How's your arm? Are you okay?

<Takeru> Yeah, I'm fine. It's practically healed already.
<Takeru> It was a close call, but I'll be able to play.
<Takeru> We're gonna tune up on site, right?

<Male player> Yeah, but... the trombone part is...

......

Uh, w-well...

<Takeru> Huh? You guys look like someone died. What'd I miss?

<Band captain> What are you gonna do, Ayane?

Huh? Well, I...

<Takeru> Ohhh, I get it... It's no big deal. I'll sit out this time...

<Senior player> ...I think Takeru should play. He's better, and he's more used to performing in public.
<Senior player> You guys are with me, right? We can't afford to blow this.

> You explained to the other members how hard Ayane has practised...


Kind of have to wonder how they didn't notice...

<Senior player> Awww, what a stirring speech. Wasn't that nice of him, Ayane?

U-Um...

<Band captain> ...Well, I don't wanna force it either way. Ayane, I'll leave it up to you.

I-I...
......

Go ahead and do it, takeru-senpai.
It was your part in the first place, and I'm not as good as you, so...

Please, take it.

The heck, woman!

<Takeru> Hmmm... Well, if you say so...

<Band captain> Alright, then let's get going. Head over to the bus out front once you're ready.

G-Good luck, everyone!
> The band members packed up and left...

Music: Time after Time

Haha... I must look so stupid.

> Ayane started to cry...

Nothing ever... goes how I... imagine it...
It's no one's fault, but... time after... *sob* time...

*sniff* *sob* *sob* *sob*
> Ayane started crying harder...

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I thought I could finally see my dream come true...
To think, my music might've actually reached out to one of those people...
I thought this was it...
That dream used to feel so far away, but for a minute there, it was close enough to touch...
I know it sounds like a childish fantasy, but it's much deeper than that. It's more like... a purpose.
So... so...
> Ayane turns to face you.

I can't help feeling bitter!
......

Ah...
> Ayane looks away...

Hahaha... It's so funny...
I've never thought about it like this before.
Whenever I've felt bitter, I've known it was for the good of the band, so... I was satisfied with that...
> Ayane looks down...

But that song ran through my head day and night, constantly, no matter whether I was awake or asleep...
If I had even a few minutes, I'd practice. My arm started aching all the time...
This is the first time I've really invested myself in it... Before, I always figured it was impossible...
> Ayane looks at you...

That's why I'm bitter. But letting myself be bitter... makes me feel good. It's hard to explain...
Senpai...

Thank you for standing up for me back there.
That made me really happy.

But... I couldn't imagine pushing Takeru-senpai aside so that I could...
I'm sorry.

I feel like... I've changed a little.
And it's all because of you...

Oh... I just noticed that we're the only ones left.
Haha... Maybe it's not such a bad thing that I didn't go after all.
> You spent the remaining time at school with Ayane, who tried to keep smiling...


Man... this whole sequence just tugs at my heartstrings...

That's incredible!
Umm... I made this.
H-Here you go.
> Nanako gave you a Paper Armband.

*giggle*

It's a pretty neat item, consider it equipped.

Speaking of equipping things *cough*

> It's raining tonight...
> Something may appear on TV...

Music: Labyrinth of Amala

> It's an extremely vivid image!
> A boy is standing with his back against a wall...

......
You all think you can see me?
You all think you know everything about me?
......
Then try and catch me.

What was that guy? I don't know him... Have you ever seen him on the news or some television special?


Yeah, he's that guy who asked out Yuki-chan back in April.

He seemed really gloomy... Like a zombie...

Yosuke! Yooosukeeee!

Alright already, I hear you! Sorry, I'm gonna give the phone to Ted.

Sensei! It's me, Teddie!

I finally got to see the Midnight Channel with my own eyes. Now I know exactly what's happening.

That guy's suppressed emotions are resonating with the other side, which are picked up by the TVs over here.
It's clear now that it's not being filmed by anyone. Mystery solved!

But that kid... He must already be inside the other world!

No use going in if we can't find him...

Gotcha! I knew I could count on you, Sensei!
I think my heart skipped a beat...
> You can sense Teddie's string trust in you...

That's enough, Ted! Gimme the phone!

Hey, how could he be already inside!? What happened to the blurry image that we usually see in advance?

And did you hear what he said?
"Try and catch me"...
......

Now that I think about it, he looked like a high schooler... Hey, could he be...?

Nah, I better not jump to conclusions. Let' meet up at HQ tomorrow. Alright, later!

> It's Chie.

Oh, I finally got through! Yosuke's line was busy, too...

I wonder why...

I was just talking to Yukiko! Was that...?
> You recapped your earlier conversation with Yosuke and Teddie.

Yeah, we gotta get to the bottom of this. Well, off to bed. G'night.

 

[Hirato]

I've edited all the updates on this page to be inside spoiler tags, going forward I'll probably stick to them until the 15-posts-a-page limit for the playground is reinstated (unlikely).

 

[lightbane]

> You decide to spend the afternoon with her, breaking your promise to lightbane of doing some dungeon crawling on the next rainy day.

 

[Hirato]

Update 77​

Dr. Salt NEO​

Spoiler

Music: Reasoning

> It's summer break starting today.

Now, about what happened last night... You guys all saw it, right?

Yeah. Shit he said made my blood boil.
That mumbling of his and those fish-like eyes pissed me off even more.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing.

You too, Yosuke-kun?

It's just a hunch, but it makes sense.

We've been told the suspect is a high schooler... The police are after him for the murder of King Moron.

So to see that on TV last night, at a time like this...
I mean, he even taunted the viewers, saying, "Try and catch me..."

Uhhhh... So?

Alright, let's say there's this high school student. We'll call him Shin.


Is his last name by chance "Megami Tensei"?

For some random reason, who knows why, Shin is able to enter the other world.
Then Shin, again for some random reason, starts throwing people into that world, intending to kill them.
The police can't prove the other world exits, so it's the perfect crime. He can't possibly be caught.
Now imagine you're Shin, but after a while, people stop dying when you throw them in the TV. You don't know why.
You want to kill King Moron, but the TV is out, so you have to do it personally Now the police are on to you.
As a result, you--I mean Shin--is a wanted criminal, and there's no place for him to run.


Just a reminder that the arrest warrant for this guy is strictly for the murder of the Moron King. Apart from his testimony there's currently no proof he killed the others.

So... you're saying he went into the other world to dodge the cops?
Ohhhh... So that's why he said, "Catch me if you can..."
Wow Senpai, you're smarter than you look!

Geez, you can piss me off sometimes.

We still don't know why he targeted people who were shown on TV...
But if he had a personal grudge against Mr. Morooka, that explains one thing.
With a strong enough motice, wouldn't he forsake the untraceable TV method and try to kill Mr. Morooka on his own?
If you think about it that way, it sort of makes sense why Mr. Morooka died without appearing on TV.

But I wonder what that boy's going to do, now that he's in there...
With Teddie on this side, there's no way for him to get out...

Y-you don't think... he's gonna get desperate and end it all...?
He did look depressed, like it was the end of the world...

No, I don't think that's it.
The killer has to know that the people he threw into the TV havecome back to this side.

I can see missing Yukiko or kanji. But Rise, a celebrity... There's no way the killer wouldn't know she's still alive.
So that means, he knows there's a way out of the TV world.

As for te rest... We'll just have to ask him face to face.

Hey, good timing! How'd it go?

Not good. There's not enough information to go on.
But at least we're positive that someone's in there...

I see... Wait, where's Teddie?

He's still looking.

Alright. So we need to find out who that guy is and if he is in fact the one the police are after.
Once we figure that out, we just do our thing.

That's right!
If he really is the killer and he's escaped into te other world, the polie don't have a chance of catcing him.

So it's all on us!

Well then, let's get digging!

I feed the cat a bunch of fish... apparently it likes me, and the food I bring even more so.

Mmm... Info on the suspect...
It's pretty tough... Seems like no one knows anything, huh?

But instead of bichin' about it, why don't we go right to the source?
Just ask Dojima-san. He's your uncle, right? He'd tell you something.

A clue to the criminal investigation?
You... I told you not to stick your neck into things! There's no way I'd tell you!
Geez... Damn, where did that Adachi go off to...?

This just amused me
Anyways, we've gathered what intel we could for today, Adachi's nowhere to be found.

The delivery arrives, it's 48 5 SP items...
Was 240 SP worth the price tag? Time will tell...

Order: me, Pale Nurse, Tired Nurse

<Tired nurse> Uh, which room was it again? The one with the patient Uehara-san mentioned.

<Pale nurse> What!? You'd better get going now, or she'll yell at you!

<Tired nurse> She's been really scary lately...

<Pale nurse> She's been trying too... Ah!

Nakata-san, Room 512! Did you finish disimpacting the patient?


<Tired nurse> I... I was just about to go...

I see you're skilled at slacking off.
Takahashi-san, the equipment order form wasn't filled out properly. In several places.


<Pale nurse> I-I-I'm sorry, I'll fix it right--

I've already fixed it and sent it in!
Just go.

Hirato-kun... I see you're working. That's good.
I'll be going then...

Right, I can still work.
> Sayoko smiles awkwardly...

Yep... Very nice and clean.
I like you because you don't slack off.
> Sayoko praised your work ethic...

...Oh, I don't have time to hang around here, either. It's going to be another all-nighter for me...
...Goodbye.

Hmm... should I post some Nocturne updates, so that there's some regular dungeon crawling going on in here for the peeps who want to see dungeon crawling?

 

[Azira]

Naw, it's good.

 

[Hirato]

Update 78​

To Build an Unfinished Model​

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Music: Signs of Love

<Ema> I have nothing to live for. I want to recapture the joy of life.
> Accepted Quest 30: "I Wish My Life Had Meaning Again"

<Haggard man> My grandfather started this shop... And I closed it down.
<Haggard man> Nowadays, kids don't make models... If they want toys, Junes has a much bigger selection. I can't compete.
<Haggard man> ...A long while ago, kids used to come in here and show off the models they'd built, comparing to see who was the best.
<Haggard man> The store was so lively. Ah, those were the days...
> The man sighed and stared off into the distance...

<Haggard man> I feel sorry for the toys that still remain in the store...
<Haggard man> I want them to be completed, but it'd be even more pathetic if they had to be constructed by me.
<Haggard man> The models would be happier if a young kid like you made them...

And it somehow works, don't bother asking me how, or why.

<Haggard man> Huh? W-Would you do that?
<Haggard man> Do you have model paint at your place? You need clippers? Do you use putty!? What about detail pens...?
<Haggard man> Here, you can have this!
<Haggard man> Please show it to me when you're done!
> You have obtained an Unfinished Model


We can assemble this at the table in our room. I'll typically reserve this for days I have nothing to do in the evenings, which would otherwise typically go to reading books/studying in one's first playthrough.

Mm? Aaah! You startled me... Don't sneak up on me like that...!

D-Did Dojima-san maybe say anything about it?
Just keep this a secret from him... Please!
...Wait, what? Clues to catch the suspect?
If I tell you, will you keep quiet!? Okay then... I'm just talking to myself here, but...
He supposedly had a part-time job in the shopping district.
Where was it? Oh... I don't think they told me that much.
> It seems that Adachi has purposely leaked some information.

<Rise's grandmother> A student? No, I am the only one who was been working here this entire time.
<Rise's grandmother> Thank goodness Rise has come back. She's been very helpful.

If you can't even understand my art, then you'll never be able to work here.
If there ever was a person who could understand the genius of my art in this world, then...
I'm sure it'd be someone like you! Gahahahaha!
Well, all kidding aside, I've never had the need to hire part-time help.

There's not enough work here for anyone besides me, so I don't hire any part-timers.
Sorry.


I suddenly wonder, why can't I shop for restorative items and accessories at Junes?

> You asked if a student was working here part-time.

<Lady> Wh-Where'd you hear that from? I told him not to tell anyone...
<Lady> ...Anyway. Yes, he did work here for a short time.
<Lady> But this was a while ago. He freaked out just from cutting the raw meat.
<Lady> Hmm... I remember he had black eyes.
<Lady> And what else...
<Lady> Oh yeah. He said the person who worked here before him was his classmate during middle school...
<Lady> I see that kid--his classmate--around here sometimes. Maybe you should talk to him when you see him.
<Lady> I don't know if you'll find him today, but he recently dyed his hair golden brown, so he should be easy to spot.

Eh...? You already found out?

...I-I see... We're looking for a graduation photo... Okay.


Awh, poor Yuki-chan.


Anyhoo, I thought I'd go after the mini-boss at the end of the Marukyu striptease since there's nothing else to do today, but...

Unless we find out who he is, Rise-chan won't be able to locate him.

So let's hit the streets!


......

With absolutely NOTHING else to do, I go fishing again...
Interestingly, this is the first time I've noticed that cat.
I catch...

3x Amber Seema
2x Genji Ayu

There's no rank up this evening.