Putting the 'role' back in role-playing games since 2002.
Donate to Codex
Good Old Games
  • Welcome to rpgcodex.net, a site dedicated to discussing computer based role-playing games in a free and open fashion. We're less strict than other forums, but please refer to the rules.

    "This message is awaiting moderator approval": All new users must pass through our moderation queue before they will be able to post normally. Until your account has "passed" your posts will only be visible to yourself (and moderators) until they are approved. Give us a week to get around to approving / deleting / ignoring your mundane opinion on crap before hassling us about it. Once you have passed the moderation period (think of it as a test), you will be able to post normally, just like all the other retards.

Inactive Let's reach out to the truth in Persona 4! - Archive links on page 28

Who shall we romance

  • Nobody

    Votes: 12 25.0%
  • Satonaka Chie (kingcomrade)

    Votes: 19 39.6%
  • Amagi Yukiko (kingcomrade)

    Votes: 21 43.8%
  • Shirogane Naoto (kingcomrade)

    Votes: 15 31.3%
  • Ebiharra Ai (kingcomrade)

    Votes: 15 31.3%
  • Kujikawa Rise (kingcomrade)

    Votes: 14 29.2%
  • Matsunaga Ayane (kingcomrade)

    Votes: 12 25.0%

  • Total voters
    48
  • Poll closed .

Azira

Arcane
Patron
Joined
Nov 3, 2004
Messages
8,519
Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
Codex 2012
Maybe it's because I don't play enough of this kind of games, but Ayane's love and the protagonist acceptance of it? How old is she supposed to be? To me there just seems to be an age-difference huge enough to qualify for "creepy", but again. Might just be me.. +M
 

Hirato

Purse-Owner
Patron
Joined
Oct 16, 2010
Messages
3,934
Location
Australia
Codex 2012 Codex USB, 2014 Shadorwun: Hong Kong
Maybe it's because I don't play enough of this kind of games, but Ayane's love and the protagonist acceptance of it? How old is she supposed to be? To me there just seems to be an age-difference huge enough to qualify for "creepy", but again. Might just be me.. +M

You guys voted for it! :codexisfor:

She's a first year, and I'm meant to be larping a second year. So the difference is less than 2 years - the game isn't very specific in regards to birthdays.

Since the third years are talking about entrance exams for universities, I imagine this corresponds to grades 10 and 11 respectively in western society.
So Ayane is therefore probably 15/16 (same goes for Rise, Kanji and Naoto), and the protagonist along with his classmates are 16/17.

EDIT: Come to think of it, this game doesn't have a single birthday party... Poor Nanako :(
 

Azira

Arcane
Patron
Joined
Nov 3, 2004
Messages
8,519
Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
Codex 2012
Well then. It's the pictures that make me think it's creepy, just as felipepepe said.
Less than 2 years difference is OK. Heck, I once dallied around with a woman 7 years younger than me, but she was 21 at the time, so that wasn't creepy... Was it?

On the other hand, had it been 17 and 10 (the pictures look like Ayane could be around 10 years old..) that would be incredibly creepy.
 
Self-Ejected

Ulminati

Kamelåså!
Patron
Joined
Jun 18, 2010
Messages
20,317
Location
DiNMRK
Well then. It's the pictures that make me think it's creepy, just as felipepepe said.
Less than 2 years difference is OK. Heck, I once dallied around with a woman 7 years younger than me, but she was 21 at the time, so that wasn't creepy... Was it?

Your age, divided by two. Add seven. If she's younger than that, it's creepy.
 

Azira

Arcane
Patron
Joined
Nov 3, 2004
Messages
8,519
Location
Copenhagen, Denmark
Codex 2012
I just narrowly avoided the creepy tag back then. Good job.

So the protagonist is supposed to be 16, he could date someone aged 15, but not 14? I still think Ayane looks younger than 15..
 

Hirato

Purse-Owner
Patron
Joined
Oct 16, 2010
Messages
3,934
Location
Australia
Codex 2012 Codex USB, 2014 Shadorwun: Hong Kong
Update 108
King's Game​

001.jpg

> Day two of the school trip...
> In the afternoon, you toured Tatsumi Port Island...
. And at night...
> Paulownia Mall, Club Escapade...

002.jpg


Gentlemen, it is time.
It is time to burn.
And that which we will burn is our dread!!



:yeah:
It's the actual BGM for the scene, so just loop it or something.

003.jpg

004.jpg

s_kanji_surprised.png

Whoa...! So this is a club...!

s_chie_smile.png

Whoa! I'm totally ready for this!

s_yukiko_smile.png

There's nothing like this back home...

005.jpg

006.jpg

007.jpg

:hmmm: Speak for yourself, Sherlock.

s_yosuke_surprised.png

Wh-What!? dude, look who's talking! You were here before we were!
That's right... I guess if the first-years came on the trip, you'd be here too...

s_naoto.png

The clientele here seems above-board, so I don't expect there'll be any problems.

008.jpg

s_yukiko_smile.png

Why don't you join us?

s_naoto_surprised.png

Are you... asking me to stay?

s_yukiko_smile.png

Uh-huh. We didn't get to chat last time.

s_naoto_sigh.png

Ah... I... I-It's just that I had some matters to attend to that day.

s_rise.png

Well, you're free now, right?
I was really eager to talk to you. I'm curious how someone my age is working as a detective.

s_yukiko.png

How about it?

s_blush_naoto_sigh.png

Hmmm... Very well, if you insist.

s_yosuke_smile.png

Huh? What's up? You look a little red...

s_blush_naoto_surprised.png

Th-That's not true!

009.jpg

s_yosuke.png

Okay.

s_yosuke_surprised.png

...Wait, what!? Reserve!?

s_rise.png

Yep. Don't worry, I think I can pull some strings.

010.jpg

011.jpg

012.jpg

s_kanji_worried.png

......

s_yosuke.png

...What's wrong, man? Stomach pains?

s_kanji_worried.png


013.jpg

s_chie_worried.png

Are you sure this is all right? Isn't it expensive...?

s_rise_smile.png

No worries.
Two years ago when I had a secret show here, the power went out in the middle of it, and the gig was cancelled.
They still owe me from then, so they're willing to put this one on the house.

014.jpg

s_chie_smile.png

Well in that case, I'm gonna order more.

:desu: Order some steak!

teddie_smile.png

Whooooo! I' not gonna hold back either!

s_kanji_surprised.png

Dude... You sound ever weirder today...

teddie_smile.png

Awww, you're sho cold, Kanji...
Hm... Kanji?
Kanji, Kanji... I Kanj-ecture that something's up!
Heeheehee, that's a great one!

015.jpg

s_yosuke_worried.png

Man, you're already in high gear...

s_blush_yukiko_smile.png

......

016.jpg

s_kanji_surprised.png

She's looser than usual too...

s_yosuke_surprised.png

Hey, wait a sec! Are these liquor...!?

017.jpg

:neveraskedforthis: Oh god...

s_blush_rise_surly.png

......
...I told them. Really, I did! Really!

018.jpg

s_chie_worried.png

Aw, sheesh... I was wondering why it's so hot...

s_kanji_worried.png

Is this seriously booze? But the smell's--

019.jpg

020.jpg

s_blush_rise_naughty.png

Times like this, adults play King's Game. It's the law... *hic*

021.jpg


s_blush_rise_surly.png

What's their problem...? They make me act like a ditz, call me Risette and stuff, and then say I'm a kid... *hic*
It's so obvious... Those wrap parties get a lot funner after I go home!
Morooons! I'm gonna play King's Game now and ain't no one gonna stop me!

022.jpg

s_yosuke_surprised.png

Yet another side of rise exposed... I wonder if she knows what she's saying...

023.jpg

s_blush_rise_surly.png

Kanjiiii!
Get the chopsticks ready!

s_kanji_surprised.png

Wha--!? Why me...?

023.jpg

s_blush_rise_surly.png

The king's word is law! Chop-chop!

s_yosuke_surprised.png

I-It's already started!?

s_chie_worried.png

U-Um... What's this King's Game again?

s_blush_yukiko_smile.png

Okay... one chopstick makes you the king if you draw it, and the others have numbers on them.
The king picks a number and says what that person has to do.
But who has which number is a secret until the King gives the orders!

s_blush_rise_naughty.png

Senpai, you're such an adult! You tell 'em!

s_chie_surprised.png

Y-Yukiko!? Where'd you learn this stuff!?

s_blush_rise_surly.png

C'mon, everyone draw!

025.jpg

> You drew a stick, it says Number 1.

:desu: Ichiban!

026.jpg

027.jpg

:neveraskedforthis: We're screwed...

028.jpg

s_yosuke_surprised.png

Ugh, we're already doomed from the get-go...

029.jpg

031.jpg

032.jpg

s_chie_surprised.png

S-S-S-Smooch!?

:neveraskedforthis: Yup, we're fucked...

033.jpg

:what:

034.jpg

035.jpg

s_yosuke_annoyed.png

No take-backs!

036.jpg

s_blush_yukiko_smile.png

Smooch, smooooch!

037.jpg

038.jpg

039.jpg

s_kanji_surprised.png

Ow, hey! Not me!
...Ngh!

040.jpg

s_blush_rise_naughty.png

Ohooo... Only the first round, and two contestants have dropped out already.

041.jpg

s_chie_surprised.png

Huh? Is it that kind of game?

s_blush_rise_naughty.png

On to round two!

042.jpg

043.jpg

> You drew a stick... There's a red mark on it! You're the next King!

:desu; Is that like a Harem King?


s_blush_rise_naughty.png

Who's the King?

044.jpg

s_chie_smile.png

Phew, someone decent... No crazy orders this time...

s_blush_yukiko_smile.png

That's not how it goes! If the last king demanded a smooch, then the next order's gotta be more extreme.
Chiiieee, don't be such a party pooper...
Ahahahaha!

s_blush_rise_naughty.png

Heyyy! The person who gets picked should have to rest their head on the King's lap.

045.jpg

:hmmm: Such a flair for the dramatic, Yukiko...

s_blush_rise_naughty.png

Oh! Or they could have to hug him!

046.jpg

s_blush_yukiko_smile.png

Better than that... A piggyback ride!

s_blush_rise_surly.png

C'mon, King! Who's gonna do what!?
> Everyone is staring at you...

047.jpg

048.jpg

s_blush_rise_naughty.png

Yesss! I'm number 1!

049.jpg

050.jpg

051.jpg

052.jpg

053.jpg

:smug::smug::smug::smug::smug:/:smug::smug::smug::smug::smug:

054.jpg

055.jpg



Time for some Fan Saabisu
056.jpg

s_chie_surprised.png

Huh? N-Number 2!?

s_blush_rise_naughty.png

The King's order is...

057.jpg

058.jpg

059.jpg

060.jpg

s_blush_yukiko_smile.png

C'mon, you gotta sit closer up!

061.jpg

s_chie_angry.png

Y-Yukiko! Quiet!

062.jpg


This scene is the perfect argument for doing some intimacy checks for events.
063.jpg

064.jpg

065.jpg

066.jpg

067.jpg

068.jpg

> Yukiko is hugging you pretty tight...
069.jpg

s_yosuke_surprised.png

Wha--!? There's three girls here and I get chosen!?

:neveraskedforthis:
Shut up!
I'm only doing this for @Crooked Bee , @lightbane, and the other BL enthusiasts following my LP!

s_blush_rise_naughty.png

The King's order is...

057.jpg

070.jpg

s_yosuke_worried.png

A piggyback ride? Not cool, man! Not! Cool!

071.jpg

072.jpg

073.jpg

074.jpg

075.jpg

076.jpg


s_yosuke_worried.png

......

s_blush_yosuke_worried.png

...You've had enough, right? Please? Show some mercy...

> You suffered along with Yosuke...
> you feel as if the bond between you and Yosuke has grown stronger...

077.jpg

:desu:
Just in case you perverts forgot what who I picked.

078.jpg

s_yosuke_annoyed.png

You didn't even draw a chopstick!

s_blush_yukiko_smile.png

Alright, then... Let's have someone talk about something really embarrassing that they'd never wanna tell anyone!

s_blush_yukiko_smile.png

Hrmmm, let's see... ah! Naoto-kun! I choose you!

s_yosuke_wince.png

She's breaking all the rules... Just ignore her, Naoto.

s_naoto_smile.png

No... No, that won't be necessary.

s_naoto.png

One stipulation, though: If I do this, the rest of you must reveal "something" as well.

s_blush_rise_naughty.png

Okaaay!


Music: Blues in Velvet Room


s_naoto.png

no particularly embarrassing experiences come to mind... Would discussing my life be fair game?
It's the rare situation like this that give some call to speak of such things.

s_yosuke_wince.png

Damn... Way to kill the mood...

s_naoto.png

The Shirogane family have been detectives for generations now. From time to time, we lend our powers to the police.

s_chie_surprised.png

For generation? Wow, it's like that guy from a movie I watched before. What was his name... Kuzo...noha?

s_naoto.png

In days gone by, when there were no crime scene investigators, consulting detectives were considered more valuable.
Thus, my grandfather still has a string connection with the police and looks after me, despite my youth and inexperience.
But investigators nowadays are well versed in science and medicine, so I must further my studies.

s_yosuke_worried.png

That sounds tough...
......

s_yosuke_surprised.png

...That's it? No punch line?

s_naoto.png

Ahm... I fear you may be looking to the wrong person for that.

079.jpg

s_yosuke_worried.png

I wanna go home...

s_blush_rise_surly.png

Phew... I'm sleepy.

080.jpg


s_naoto.png

Well then, it's your turn now.
A straight answer, please. What is your true involvement with the murder case?

s_yosuke_smile.png

you know, you're so good at killing the mood that it's almost funny...

081.jpg

s_blush_yukiko_smile.png

Weeeeell, we go rescuing people who've kidnapped by jumping into the TV!

082.jpg

s_blush_yukiko_smile.png

And theeen, we do stuff like, "Persona!" with our Personas and beat the crap out of Shadows...

084.jpg

s_yosuke_angry.png

Y-You idiot...

s_naoto_sigh.png

*sigh* Are you making fun of me?

085.jpg

s_blush_rise_surly.png

Ish true!

086.jpg

087.jpg

s_chie_angry.png

Sheesh! Somebody put these two drunks to bed already!

s_naoto_angry.png

...I see now that you had no intention of telling me the truth.

s_naoto_annoyed.png

But I'm curious... How did you become so inebriated? This isn't alcohol.

s_blush_yukiko_smile.png

Good one, Naoto!

s_naoto.png

no, I confirmed it when I first entered. No alcohol has been served here since a rash of drunk driving last year.

s_chie_surprised.png

Huh...? Does that mean we're all just drunk off the atmosphere?

s_blush_yukiko_smile.png

Whooo caaares...
Whee, I feel so good... Goood niiiiight...

088.jpg

s_kanji_surprised.png

Hey, Senpai! ...How the hell are we gonna get back with two passed-out drunks!?

s_yosuke_worried.png

*sigh* All this is giving me a big headache... Is this what a hangover feels like...?

teddie_smile.png

Teddie's still totally okay!
Let's keep drinking until morning!

s_blush_rise_surly.png

Bring it oooon...

089.jpg

s_naoto_annoyed.png

As I said... you haven't been drinking alcohol!
Are you a pack of imbeciles!?

090.jpg
 

Hirato

Purse-Owner
Patron
Joined
Oct 16, 2010
Messages
3,934
Location
Australia
Codex 2012 Codex USB, 2014 Shadorwun: Hong Kong
On a sad related note, the copyright nazis at Google have deleted nearly all of the music I've linked to from here. :(


Update 109
We Left It At The Noodle-Bar​

d2e584d4d2ee31114ecb3e0c3789d335.jpg

Tempted to make this my wallpaper and theme my desktop with oranges and yellows-- Let's never speak of this again.
#swag #yolo #worldendsin2011


Music: Joy

001.jpg

> The third day of the school trip...
> Shopping district in front of the station, Hagakure Ramen...

002.jpg


s_chie_smile.png

Mmmm! Oh man, this is really something!

s_rise_smile.png

This place serves the best ramen in town.
When we were filming, I often came here instead of eating boxed lunches.

s_rise_surprised.png

Huh...? You're not hungry?

s_yukiko_sigh.png

Um... what happened last night...? I don't remember much about it...

s_rise.png

Oh, I think the two of us fell asleep quick. I heard it got pretty wild, though.

s_yukiko_sigh.png

I see... I don't remember at all...

s_rise_smile.png

Ahh, this flavour never changes.
I couldn't come here too often because it's high in carbohydrates, so being able to eat as much as I want is like a dream!

s_yukiko_smile.png

Oh... This is delicious! It has an interesting taste that makes you hungry for more.

s_rise_smile.png

See? See?

kuma.png

Another bowl, please!
Keep the noodles hard!

003.jpg

004.jpg

005.jpg

:hmmm: Unusual system...

006.jpg


s_rise.png

Oh well. This is just as good.

s_yosuke.png

Hey, is it okay for you to be out in the open like this?

s_rise.png

Sure, no prob.
See those signing boards? My autograph's up there too, but the cook doesn't even give me a second glance.
That's just how it is over here. Plus, I'm barely wearing any makeup.


007.jpg

008.jpg

:desu: Crafty, focus the player's attention upwards and he won't even notice the hijacks taking place on the lower part of the screen!

s_chie_worried.png

Y'know what I think? The reason they don't notice you is because this bear sticks out like a sore thumb...
I guess if he wore that over here, he'll have to go home wearing it...

009.jpg


s_kanji.png

Isn't it all steamy inside from the ramen?

010.jpg

011.jpg


s_yukiko.png

You didn't eat it... did you?

kuma.png

Y-You didn't finish, so.... Ahaha.

s_yukiko_angry.png

I was going to finish it!

s_yosuke_annoyed.png

Heym didn't you order more a econd ago? How many have you eaten?

kuma_sad.png

I don't know how to count.

:greatjob:

s_yosuke_angry.png

You little liar! Gimme that check! Let's see here...

012.jpg

009.jpg


kuma.png

Yuki-chan's makes it eleven. *burp*

s_yukiko_sigh.png

I was going to finish mine...

s_chie_surprised.png

Th-There, there...

s_naoto.png

I'm sorry to interrupt, but it's close to the meeting time.

s_chie_worried.png

Awww... Already?
I thought the trip was gonna be a bore... But now that it's over, I actually had a good time.

013.jpg

The lamp is apparently the best option, I didn't have internet when this section was recorded.

s_yosuke.png

Alright, let's get going. C'mon Teddie, we're leaving.
......

014.jpg

s_kanji_angry.png

Don't make me rub your fur the wrong way, you little--

015.jpg


Music: Who's there?

016.jpg

s_kanji_surprised.png

I-Is he hibernating!?

017.jpg

s_chie_surprised.png

Hey...
D-Don't tell me... I-It's not because he's been in our world too long, is it!?

s_rise_surprised.png

Are you serious!? Teddie!

kuma_scared.png

Urrrp...
My tummy's heavy.

017.jpg


s_yukiko_angry.png

Leave it behind.

018.jpg

017.jpg

kuma_sad.png

I ate too much... Can't move... Someone carry meee.

s_naoto.png

I mustn't be late for our rendezvous. Please excuse me.

019.jpg

020.jpg

s_chie.png

Ah, Yukiko. Wait for me.

021.jpg

022.jpg

kuma_scared.png

H-Hey, I really can't move! And I don't have the money for a return ticket!

023.jpg

s_yosuke.png

Farewell, Teddie...
We shall leave you here, along with our memories of youth...

024.jpg

> You all headed to the rendezvous point to head back home.
> ...All the days of the school trip passed by safely.

Music: Smile

025.jpg

026.jpg

027.jpg

028.jpg

s_nanako_smile.png

Yep, for sure!
Um, I wanna go to Destiny Sea too! There's this roller coaster that goes WHOOOSH into the water, and...
> Nanako is talking about it happily.
> You remember that you bought a souvenir for Nanako.

029.jpg

030.jpg

s_nanako_smile.png

Wow! Thanks!

031.jpg


> Nanako seems to like the Iwatodai Mochi.

s_nanako_smile.png

Oh, hi Dad!

032.jpg

s_nanako_smile.png

Look! My big bro got me a souvenir!

ryotaru_smile.png

Hey, nice. Did you remember to thank him?

s_nanako_smile.png

Of course!

033.jpg

ryotaru_smile.png

Heh, I guess that came out of your own pocket. Thanks.

:desu:
Actually, our finances are unaffected.

ryotaru_smile.png

You went to Tatsumi Port Island, yeah? Haha, I guess the city was no big deal for a guy like you.

034.jpg

036.jpg

ryotaru.png

He's mature for his age, but he's still a year younger than you...
Try to make friends with him, will you?
He's a cocky brat... but he's honest.
037.jpg

038.jpg


ryotaru.png

Adults can be a selfish bunch.

> Dojima has a kind look in his eyes...

:desu:
And THIS is why Naoto-kun is the most codexian romance option

ryotaru.png

Oh, sorry. You must be tired.
Why don't you take a bath? Oh, but don't forget to take your stuff upstairs.
Nanako! Can you get the bath ready!?

And so the school trip ends...
 
Last edited:

Hirato

Purse-Owner
Patron
Joined
Oct 16, 2010
Messages
3,934
Location
Australia
Codex 2012 Codex USB, 2014 Shadorwun: Hong Kong
Update 110
A Letter For Hisano​

001.jpg


> The school trip is over and it's a peaceful Sunday morning. Nothing of note happened while you were away...

002.jpg

003.jpg

004.jpg

005.jpg

We've got 百十一万四千百七十円, we'll never spend, we can splurge a bit,

006.jpg

hisano_smile.png

Haha... I'm no good.
I said I didn't want to see you, and yet a part of me was hoping that you would come anyway...
I'm happy that you did...
If it's all right with you, shall we talk?

007.jpg

008.jpg

hisano_smile.png

I see... I suppose tis kind of feeling isn't gender-specific.

> Hisano smiles cheerfully.

hisano.png

I just remembered something...
Before we were married, you remember that my husband and I could only meet once a year, yes?
So we exchanged letters all the time.
I'd wait by the mailbox every day, wondering when his next letter would arrive...
The days one came would fill me with joy, but i also felt that reading it immediately would be wasteful.

009.jpg

hisano_smile.png

I suppose you'd think so, today.
But when you write a letter, it's like setting your feelings in stone.
It's more than just words; it's your heart.
> Hisano smiles.

hisano_smile.png

When you find yourself somebody to love, try writing a letter for them.
Just one line can convey so much more of your feelings than a hundred speeches.

> Hisano smiles nostalgically...
> You feel some of te loneliness she is bearing...

010.jpg

hisano_sigh.png

But you know what? I've lost the letters he'd sent to me.
I thought I kept them in a safe place...
...Well, I suppose I don't need them anymore, anyway.

> Hisano looks sad...
> Maybe having those letters again would cheer her up...

:hmmm: Are you proposing we write one, Mr. Protagonist?

011.jpg

:desu: !
I'd share with you if the game allowed, Nana-chan...

012.jpg

> ...
> You made the sushi rice...

013.jpg

> You wrapped the rice with a thin omelette coating.

014.jpg

015.jpg

016.jpg

noriko.png

Don't you all feel just a bit more mature now that you've visited an urban area like that?
Oh, by the way... That cute bear that Hirato-kun had on the trip...
Where'd you get that?

:rpgcodex: I told you I made it! Pay attention, sheez!

noriko.png

I get soooo tempted by animals with such unique design.
Speaking of bears, some species feed on salmon. And speaking of salmon, I have an interesting fact for you.
They're actually a white fish. That orangish colour actually comes from the pigment of the shellfish.
Salmon roe is also affected by the shellfish. Hence a salmon's colour is affected by its environment.
*giggle* The same thing goes for girls. I hope the city brought you ladies that much closer to becoming women.

> Classes have ended for today.

017.jpg

> The awkward girl is teary-eyed...

<Awkward girl> Your lesson didn't work!
<Awkward girl> I just tried starting up a cheerful conversation with a girl in my class...
<Awkward girl> B-But I got all nervous all of a sudden... I said something I wasn't even thinking!
<Awkward girl> "Move aside, ugly; I'm comin' through!

018.jpg

> Your current "Courage" allows you to give a passionate speech about courage!
> You instructed her about the social importance of having the courage to apologise for your mistakes.

<Awkward girl> Y-You're right... I'll apologise to her.
<Awkward girl> Hurting others without apologising is selfish and cowardly...
<Awkward girl> I'll go apologise.
<Awkward girl> Maybe after I do, I can try and have a real conversation with her.
<Awkward girl> I can't keep using my bad conversation skills as an excuse... I'll do my best.

> The awkward girl appears to have broken through the fear that was stunting her social growth...
> You accomplished the request written on the ema!
> You should report back to the fox...

020.jpg

We get a quest and with it two hints, we might find it in "an adult setting' and something about scales.

021.jpg

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

022.jpg

<Announcer> A suspect in the murders in Inaba was safely arrested recently.
<Announcer> But what few people know is that the mastermind who brought him to justice was a high school detective.
<Announcer> Tonight's report will focus on this Detective Prince, Naoto shirogane, whose handsome looks are sweeping the nation.
<Announcer> Thanks for being on the show.

seifuku_naoto.png

No, no, the pleasure is all mine.

:hmmm: He's already wearing the winter uniform...

023.jpg

024.jpg


s_nanako_surprised.png

Oh, his uniform's the same as yours.

<Announcer> First, congratulations to you and the police for your recent arrest of the culprit.
<Announcer> It was well-known that there were a lot of mysteries surrounding this case, and you did a great job clearing them up.

seifuku_naoto.png

I'd hesitate to say that the matter is 'cleared up," as such.
It's true that our suspect was behind Mr. Morooka's unfortunate death.
But when I cast my eye over the case as a whole, I detect a few things that seem out of place.

<Announcer> Oh... Like what?

seifuku_naoto.png

Unfortunately, I cannot divulge details at this time.
But this matter claimed the lives of three people. Hence, I believe even the smallest inconsistency must be investigated.

<Announcer> I... I see. I have to say, this is a surprise in light of the police's official statement.
<Announcer> N-Now for our next segment, "The Detective Prince's True Identity," where Naoto-kun tells us a little bit about himself.
<Announcer> Amazingly, the Detective Prince has solved a whopping 24 cases. 16 of them were...

s_nanako_smile.png

There's a detective at your school?
When I'm older, I'm gonna go to your school too!

025.jpg

> The breezy evening passes...
 

SCO

Arcane
In My Safe Space
Joined
Feb 3, 2009
Messages
16,320
Shadorwun: Hong Kong
Atlus still hasn't delivered on the yuri option even though they did sexed protagonists on P3 portable and the male protag (and apparently P4s) is a total whore. I am very angry about this issue.
 

Hirato

Purse-Owner
Patron
Joined
Oct 16, 2010
Messages
3,934
Location
Australia
Codex 2012 Codex USB, 2014 Shadorwun: Hong Kong
Update 111
Bait​

9d00b0f070c37ba9ee72dd4c86d8c531.jpg


001.jpg

002.jpg

003.jpg


s_yosuke_smile.png

Yo.

s_chie.png

Hey, did you see the show on TV last night?
Naoto-kun was on!

s_yosuke_smile.png

That thing about the Detective Price solving the case? C'mon, we're the ones who actually caught the killer.

s_yukiko.png

But the police were the ones who identified the suspect, and he was cooperating with them on it, right?
So it's true that he helped solve the case.

s_chie.png

I'm kinda surprised, though.
I didn't think he was the type to go after the spotlight like that.

004.jpg

005.jpg

s_yosuke_surprised.png

Discuss? Dude, we'll be late if we talk too long... Hey, where's your uniform?

s_casual_naoto.png

Could you please indulge my current theory on the matter?

s_yosuke_surprised.png

What is it...?

006.jpg

s_casual_naoto.png

The victims were all locals who had been the focus of recent media attention, becoming suddenly well-known...
That is the most likely scenario.
I don't believe there's anything intrinsically unique about the victims themselves.

007.jpg

s_casual_naoto.png

Then, allow me to state my point.
Will you admit that a number of you fit these identical circumstances?

008.jpg

s_casual_naoto.png

There was a long interval between the second and third deaths in this case.
But after I applied the aforementioned criteria, I discovered several similar disappearances had taken place.
Yukiko Amagi. Kanji Tatsumi. Rise Kujikawa. All of you disappeared shortly after being shown on TV.
Either you escaped death somehow, or you faked your own disappearances in order to divert attention from yourselves...
Since some of you had ties to the victims, there came a point where I suspected one of you must be the culprit.

s_chie_angry.png

You thought one of us was the killer!? You can't be serious!

:hmmm: Chie, let him finish, it sounds like he's saying the exact opposite.

s_casual_naoto.png

This was a prior theory, since discarded.

:rpgcodex: See?

s_casual_naoto.png

Putting together everything I've learned until this moment, I believe exactly the opposite.
You aren't the culprits. You may, in fact be the only ones with the means to pursue the true perpetrator...
Seen as a joining of forces between the rescued, everything falls into place.
...Of course, this is all speculation.

009.jpg

s_casual_naoto.png

He has never been broadcast on the television, and neither did he ever disappear.
We must also consider the condition of is corpse.
The first two victims are still listed with an unknown cause of death...
But Mr. Morooka died of an easily identifiable blunt force trauma to the occipital cranium.
The police have not satisfactorily resolved this discrepancy, yet they are desperate to close the case.
Further action will be necessary to obtain some sort of decisive evidence.

:codexisfor: So that's why you're putting yourself up as bait?
> You wanted to say that, but you didn't have enough Common Sense.

s_chie_worried.png

Further action...? What do you mean?

s_casual_naoto.png

Well, whatever the outcome... the evidence should come to light.
...You said something interesting to me not long ago.

010.jpg

s_casual_naoto.png

This is not a game for me either...

s_yukiko.png

Naoto-kun...?

011.jpg

012.jpg

> Yukiko brought you here, saying she wanted to pay her respects.

s_yukiko_smile.png

I come here every so often. It's nice and quiet...
I visit here with the waitresses, too. Like before a big guest arrives.
We make our annual hatsumode visits here. The exam charm was here, too...

013.jpg


s_yukiko.png

...Yes.
> Yukiko nodded vaguely...

014.jpg

s_yukiko.png

Kasai-san... What are you doing here?

<Kimono-clad woman> Taking a little break after ordering from the liquor store.
<Kimono-clad woman> *sigh* So now you know.

s_yukiko_surprised.png

O-Oh, I won't tell...

<Kimono-clad woman> Hahaha, just kidding.
<Kimono-clad woman> Oh! Is that the rumoured boyfriend?
<Kimono-clad woman> I see... That hard work i the kitchen paid off, huh?

015.jpg

s_blush_yukiko_surprised.png

I-It's not like that!!

<Kimono-clad woman> Wow, you face is burning red.
<Kimono-clad woman> Well, I'll let you two be alone!

016.jpg

017.jpg

s_blush_yukiko_surprised.png

Sh-Sheesh... I-I'm sorry about that. Oh, that was one of our waitresses.

018.jpg

s_blush_yukiko_surprised.png

Huh...? S-Stop that... That kind of joke's not very funny...

> Yukiko seems to be sweating unnaturally.

Sure is hot out here... :smug:

s_yukiko.png

Kasai-san is teaching me how to cook, along with the other waitresses and chefs.
I said I'd learn on my own, but I kept messing up... I burnt myself a couple of times...

s_yukiko_smile.png

"Please let us teach you," they said.
*giggle* It's usually the other way around, you know?
They use up their break time for my lessons... They're so nice to me...
When I was halfway successful one time, everyone gathered around and taste-tested it, saying how good it was...
I didn't know what to say...
I was just happy...

:codexisfor: What about "yatta!"?

s_yukiko_smile.png

Plus, I have my friends at school... All things considered, I'm pretty lucky...
I want to do my best... For everyone's sake...

> You sensed the quiet passion in Yukiko's smile...

019.jpg


s_yukiko_sigh.png

But I'm trying to leave... Betraying those who've been kind to me...
I... can't help that, I suppose...

020.jpg

021.jpg

:hmmm: Ohai there midnight channel, I almost forgot about you!

022.jpg

023.jpg


Let's not...

024.jpg

025.jpg

026.jpg

<Chatty girl> Naoto-kun is so cool!

<Braided girl> Yeah, he really does have it goin' on, doesn't he...?

:desu: Just like your mom, Stacy!

<Braided girl> He's really young to be a detective, too!
<Braided girl> He's cute, but he has this aura of mystery about him... That's cool, too!

<Chatty girl> you think he'll be at school today!?

027.jpg

We stock up because it's rainy...

shiroku.png

They wanted to change my shop into "the shop the Prince visited."
Of course, I refused...
Instead of tourists, I'd rather sell to kids liek you and your friends... Ahyahya!

028.jpg

029.jpg

The new weapon arrives, I don't think I liked it...

030.jpg

031.jpg

032.jpg


> The image is hazy... You can't tell who it is...
> But.. you feel like you've seen this person before somewhere...

:codexisfor; Can't you tell by the hat, it's Isamu from SMT3!!

033.jpg

s_casual_yosuke_worried.png

Now that the killer's been caught, do we still have to worry about the Midnight Channel...?

s_casual_yosuke.png

But then, someone sad the blurry image seemed like an advance notice...

s_casual_yosuke_worried.png

...What exactly is the Midnight Channel anyway? Did it have anything to do with the murders?

s_casual_yosuke_wince.png

Argh, this is so frustrating...!
Hey, what do you think?

034.jpg

A sudden outbreak of common sense!


s_casual_yosuke_surprised.png

Naoto? Why would be show up on TV?

s_casual_yosuke_worried.png

Now that you mention it, I wonder what he thinks about the Midnight Channel...

s_casual_yosuke_wince.png

Ugh, I don't get this at all. It's gonna keep nagging at me, I can tell...

s_casual_yosuke.png

I'm sure the others saw it too, so let's get together tomorrow and talk about it.
Oyasumi.

> Yosuke hung up.
 
Last edited:

Hirato

Purse-Owner
Patron
Joined
Oct 16, 2010
Messages
3,934
Location
Australia
Codex 2012 Codex USB, 2014 Shadorwun: Hong Kong
Update 112
Sudden Outbreak of Common Sense​

0f9fe65028ddfd36a86347058496172b.png


001.jpg

002.jpg


s_yukiko_sigh.png

I wonder who that was...

s_yosuke_worried.png

I talked to Teddie, an he says no one's entered the other side...

s_rise_sigh.png

Well, yeah. The killer's been caught.

s_yosuke_worried.png

Yeah...

s_kanji_surprised.png

Huh...? What's up?

s_yosuke.png

C'mon, get with the program. You saw the TV last night, right?

s_kanji.png

So? It's got nothing to do with us.
The killer's behind bars, man. You guys are overreacting.
That shit Naoto said didn't make any sense either, so there's no use getting all worked up about it.

:hmmm: Average IQ in room is probably around 60...

s_yukiko.png

Huh...? Naoto-kun?

s_kanji_worried.png

Uh, no, well... How do I put it...?

s_yosuke_surprised.png

What, were you out of it 'cause you were still thinking about what Naoto said?
Haha, so you're still hung up on all that stuff.

003.jpg

s_kanji_angry.png

That's--! I ain't hung up on it!

s_yosuke_smile.png

It's okay, we all understand. Just don't go overboard, man.

s_kanji_angry.png

You little... I said that's not it!
Tch... I got stuff to do. I'm outta here.

s_chie_worried.png

Stop bringing that up, Yosuke... you know he doesn't think it's funny.

s_rise.png

Ohh, what? What? Did something happen between Kanji and Naoto-kun!?

s_yukiko.png

W-Well, that aside...
Is it me, or does the town seem kind of strange lately?
Everyone is in high spirits, for some reason...
And they all talk about other people, but never themselves.

s_chie.png

Really? I don't think it's anything special.
Now that the murder case is solved, people feel relaxed, that's all

s_rise.png

That's how society is. They all just want to get in on the latest trend.
People get excited fast and lose interest even faster... It goes round and round.
There's no underlying reason for it.

s_yukiko_sigh.png

I don't know... It still seems a little too weird...
It's like... they're all afraid of something.

s_yukiko_surprised.png

Oh... Sorry. I just had this feeling.

s_chie.png

Huh...

s_yosuke.png

It's gonna rain again tonight.

s_chie.png

We should check the Midnight Channel just in case.

004.jpg

005.jpg

> It's an extremely clear image!

006.jpg

007.jpg

s_casual_coat_naoto.png

Good evening, everyone. I am the Detective Prince, Naoto Shirogane.

008.jpg

009.jpg

010.jpg

011.jpg

s_casual_coat_naoto.png

From the chosen day forth, I shall walk a completely different path in life...!

:codexisforindividualswithgenderidentityissues:

012.jpg

013.jpg

s_casual_coat_naoto.png

Do stay tuned!

> That was definitely Naoto.

014.jpg

s_casual_kanji_angry.png

So 's this mean he was kidnapped...?
You said people only show up clearly on TV once they're thrown into that other world, right!?
The hell's going on!? I thought we caught the damn killer!

015.jpg

s_casual_kanji_worried.png

Oh, I-I'm sorry!

s_casual_kanji_angry.png

Being a detective, solving cases... It ain't worth shit if he gets himself kidnapped...
Damn that idiot pisses me off!
Anyways, let's get the gang together and meet first thing after school!

016.jpg

017.jpg

<Lazy student> Really? Then I don't have to cancel my plans.
<Lazy student> you know that there's a holiday next week, right? I promised my girlfriend we'd go to Okina together that day.
<Lazy student> I was worried that it might rain that day... Phew!

<Guy with a backpack> What? If that's the case, then I hope it never stops raining!
<Guy with a backpack> Rain like a waterfall so his date gets cancelled!

018.jpg

s_chie.png

What's the verdict, Teddie? Is he really in there?

kuma.png

I do smell someone.

s_yosuke_worried.png

It's just like before... Nothing's changed.

s_yukiko_sigh.png

Like... before...

s_yukiko_surprised.png

Of course! That's why Naoto-kun appeared on the news so suddenly!

:hmmm: Welcome to 4 days ago.

s_yukiko.png

He said something didn't seem right, and that he wasn't convinced.
He also believed that the people who are kidnapped on TV first, remember?

s_yosuke_surprised.png

Wait, you're saying... he's using himself as bait!?

s_yosuke.png

We came to the same conclusion he did, about how people who became famous through TV would disappear.
Could he be trying to prove the theory by using himself...?

:hmmm: So we all knew that, so why didn't any of us notice this 4 days ago?

s_chie_surprised.png

You mean he got kidnapped on purpose!?
That's crazy... He could be killed!

s_rise_sigh.png

He said, "This is not a game for me either..."
It's all my fault... I'm the one who said that to him...

:hmmm:
Very selective memory you got there.
I'm pretty sure I said it, and did so first.



019.jpg

:hmmm:
Considering how obvious the clues were, he probably expected we at least had an average IQ above 60.

s_yosuke_worried.png

He knew we'd stop him if he did... instead, he left us clues so we could figure it out and--

:hmmm: I repeat, any functioning human could see what Naoto was doing!

s_kanji_angry.png

I know! That son of a...

s_chie_worried.png

B-But... What about the killer the police are holding now?

020.jpg

s_yukiko_surprised.png

I get it now...! I remember Naoto-kun mentioning this!

:neveraskedforthis: I am surrounded by loveable imbeciles...

s_yukiko_angry.png

He said it was strange that the police were able to identify the case of Mr. Morooka's death!

s_yosuke_angry.png

Then is King Moron the only one Mitsuo killed...!?

;neveraskedforthis: Only took you guys a few months to figure out the obvious...

s_yosuke_annoyed.png

That'd explain why there were no signs of King Moron being thrown into the TV...

s_yosuke_angry.png

The killer's didn't change his methods for King Moron... It just seemed that way because it was done by someone else!

:neveraskedforthis: And none of you ever considered the possibility...

s_rise_angry.png

Then whoever kidnapped Naoto-kun... That's the real killer!?

s_chie_surprised.png

B-But wait a sec...

s_chie_worried.png

Didn't mitsuo say he was the one behind it all? Why would he take the lame for someone else's crime? Isn't that weird?
And they said on the news that the culprit confessed to the other murders, too...
There's also something else that's been bothering me, but... Um...

:desu: five words: Bigger attention whore than SMA.

021.jpg

s_kanji_angry.png

If we don't get off our asses, that stupid Naoto's gonna die in there!
We gotta go find him!

022.jpg

:codexisfor: We'll go find your man crush, don't worry!

transition.png

023.jpg

kuma.png

That's amazing, Rise-chan! There's no way my nose can pick up that much.
Shall I give you a massage?

s_megane_yosuke_angry.png

Don't bother her!

s_megane_rise_sigh.png

It's the same as last time... I know he's here, but I can't tell where...
I need something that'll help me understand him... I need some clues.
Without that, I have no idea which way we should look...

s_megane_kanji_worried.png

Dammit... There's too much we don't know about that kid...
But if we don't do something, he's gonna...

s_megane_chie_angry.png

Hey, snap out of it! This is just liek all the other times.
let's not panic, keep an eye on the weather, and do this like always.
We'll save him, no problems!

s_megane_chie.png

First, we need to look for something that'll help us locate him.

s_megane_kanji_worried.png

I-I know... I-I wasn't panicking.
We know he's over here... So all we gotta do is get him out.

s_megane_rise_sigh.png

I'm sorry I couldn't fin him...
All I need is some kind of hint to help me understand him better. Then I could find him for sure!

024.jpg

<Female student> Oh, this is interesting! I saw him get really angry.
<Female student> I'm not sure what it was about, but he was with a policeman.
<Female student> I wonder what happened to make him shout like that.
<Female student> This was in the shopping district a little while ago.

025.jpg

<Police officer> I'm in the middle of something here, so don't bother me. If school's out, go home already.
<Police officer> I swear, kids these days...

026.jpg

027.jpg

028.jpg

s_chie.png

Like, "Naoto hasn't been to school recently and we're getting worried. Is he busy with police work?"

s_chie_worried.png

Why not ask them something like that?

:love:
This is part of why you're my favourite!

029.jpg

huehue, steakout....

030.jpg

031.jpg


<Police officer> Shirogane...? Do you know him?
<Police officer> I haven't seen him at the station lately, either.
<Police officer> Funny, it wasn't that long ago that he' be around well into the nigh, looking through the files.
<Police officer> Even if he wasn't satisfied with the case's outcome, he seemed to be so focussed that I thought he was obsessed with it.

> You listened to him talk about Naoto.
> Maybe you should try talking to another police officer...

032.jpg

033.jpg

s_naoki_smile.png

This place is pretty good, huh?

034.jpg

s_naoki.png

Nah, I've been coming here since I was a kid, but for some reason I've never really gotten tired of it...
> Naoki is tilting his head.

s_naoki_wince.png

The liquor store is pretty busy, but... I can't do much to help.
I mean, it's actually not our business that's busy...
......
Most of the media has stopped coming around, but if there's nothing new to report on, sometimes they'll pop up...
Lately, the neighbours have been coming around after the other.. "poor thing," they'll sob.
Even the lady from the neighbourhood association came. Funny how she never actually spoke to Sis before...
Then they all tell me, "You need to live an admirable life for your sister's sake."

s_naoki_wince.png

It's suffocating.

:codexisfor:
Like you're a hanged man, I suppose you could say.
(thank you, I'm here all week, try the veal)

035.jpg

I'd normally go for option 3 but, let's max out the points~!

s_naoki.png

So you're looking for the answer, too?
Living is hard, huh? Even though we're already going through it... it's like we're still learning how.
> Naoki laughs awkwardly...

s_naoki.png

Oh, I'm sorry. I just seem to talk about odd things when I'm around you.

036.jpg

s_naoki.png

Anyway, let's eat. Chinese food isn't good once it gets cold.

037.jpg

038.jpg
 
Last edited:

Grinolf

Arcane
Joined
Mar 6, 2013
Messages
1,297
They tried to make Naoto look smarter than other characters, but made everyone except "him" look stupid instead. And it isn't even hard to guess who real killer are after the Rise arc with information that they have, but even if the player did it, he can't do anything with that knowlege until end of the game. You can't even question that fish guy in order to verify his testimony. And it was very easy thing to do by asking about victims who not died. Only L.A. Noire made detective work look more stupid and railroaded than that game. Suprisingly, I still can't bring myself to not like that game despite such bullshit.
 

Hirato

Purse-Owner
Patron
Joined
Oct 16, 2010
Messages
3,934
Location
Australia
Codex 2012 Codex USB, 2014 Shadorwun: Hong Kong
I suppose I don't mind it so much, simply because being on top of things would only change presentation and delivery, not how anything actually unravels.

You're aware Mitsuo wasn't behind the prior kidnapping/killings, now what?
Someone needs to make a move, and Naoto does just that,
Being aware of Naoto acting as bait would prompt the players to try and guard him, which would lead to additional hijinks before he gets kidnapped during a moment the cast wasn't paying attention.
Essentially a repeat of what happened with Rise.

Then you get plots like Dragon Quest 8 in which every calamity is easily avoidable if the cast simply weren't a bunch of addle-brained twits suffering from chronic cutscene paralysis and acute lack-of-common-sense-itus.

And it isn't even hard to guess who real killer are after the Rise arc with information that they have
:desu: Spell it out for me, at this point I was still thinking the camera man did it.


You can't even question that fish guy in order to verify his testimony.
Mitsuo? For future reference call him the zombie guy. He seemed pretty keen on taking credit for anything so I don't think we'd be able to do so. Regardless, I doubt the police would let us interact further with him in any way. Which leaves Naoto, "He confessed to everything but I'm unconvinced."

And it was very easy thing to do by asking about victims who not died
I'd like to think the police are at least on top of this aspect, but are just having trouble finding witnesses who noticed anything suspicious.
 

Grinolf

Arcane
Joined
Mar 6, 2013
Messages
1,297
I suppose I don't mind it so much, simply because being on top of things would only change presentation and delivery, not how anything actually unravels.
You're aware Mitsuo wasn't behind the prior kidnapping/killings, now what?
Someone needs to make a move, and Naoto does just that,
Being aware of Naoto acting as bait would prompt the players to try and guard him, which would lead to additional hijinks before he gets kidnapped during a moment the cast wasn't paying attention.
Essentially a repeat of what happened with Rise.

But it wouldn't make character look like idiots. And after Rise failure they have a chanse to prepare better.
Spell it out for me, at this point I was still thinking the camera man did it.
So you don't think, that during Rise kidnapping, one character acted very suspiciously? Such kidnapping would be very risque for killer, without at least that character assistance. And even with it, such action would required some very good timing. Also there were other instances earlier, when that character also acted strange.
And the game didn't offer player much choice aside him. I didn't even think about camera guy, since he wasn't even properly introdused in the storyline. And detective story require, that main criminal been properly introduced.

Mitsuo? For future reference call him the zombie guy. He seemed pretty keen on taking credit for anything so I don't think we'd be able to do so. Regardless, I doubt the police would let us interact further with him in any way. Which leaves Naoto, "He confessed to everything but I'm unconvinced."

They have a chance to ask him before police take him. Its your character, who call police in the first place. And he wouldn't be able to name all the victims with his knowledge. Only those, who died.
Also he could be asked about how he killed everyone except last victim. Or circumstances of Kanji and Rise kidnapping. Or all other stuff, that only killer and your character knew. So it should be very easy to tell, if he lied or spoke the truth. But no one even think about possibility of him lying.
 

Hirato

Purse-Owner
Patron
Joined
Oct 16, 2010
Messages
3,934
Location
Australia
Codex 2012 Codex USB, 2014 Shadorwun: Hong Kong
Update 113
Cats are Scary​

9393103647dd1f7d6d96a731b154a125.jpg


001.jpg

002.jpg

<Ms. Sofue> Hoho... The people werevery kind to me. They were probably able to sense my deep appreciation and love for their history.
<Ms. Sofue> I even found some things with my dowsing rod that I--Shoot, I almost forgot I'm supposed to be lecturing.

:hmmm: Culturally enriched.

<Ms. Sofue> So, our next chapter is going to cover the age of exploration.
<Ms. Sofue> Then let us start with a question, to see if you are all awake and ready to learn.
<Ms. Sofue> Hm, destiny wills me to choose... Miss Chie... No, Hirato.

003.jpg

:desu: The spice must flow!

<Ms. Sofue> ...Good job, Hirato. You could become a historian if you wanted to.
<Ms. Sofue> You're right. Magellan began his voyage to obtain a massive profit through the spice trade.
<Ms. Sofue> Even though he was driven by money, his greed changed the entire world's perspective.
<Ms. Sofue> Similar inidents can be found in Egypt as well... Let's move on with a few examples of it...

:hmmm: <<Greed is good>>

004.jpg

> You told him that Naoto hasn't been coming to school lately and that you're worried...

<Policeman> That idis skipping school to do his investigation...?
<Policeman> What's his problem, really? The department has all but closed the case. Just because he's not satisfied... Sheesh.
<Policeman> All we wanna do is shut the book on this thing so we don't have to deal with it anymore...
<Policeman> I wish he'd let it go already. No wonder the whole department treats him like a kid.
<Policeman> He's getting all worked up over nothing. that's why everyone gives him the cold shoulder, ya know.

> You learned something about Naoto...
> You should put together the information you gathered...

:desu: Kuikku poppu kuizzu, uguu desu!

005.jpg

006.jpg


> It seems that Naoto had a fervid obsession with the investigation.
> But it seems that is obsessions was not well received, and the police treated him like a child.
> You should report to Rise .

:desu: But first, uguu~!

007.jpg

008.jpg


<Man> ...Oh, d-did you hear that?
<Man> Ahahaha, well... I-It's okay, right!?
<Man> People have the right to think of their beloved!
<Man> *sigh* I'm getting married...
<Man> Dammit... Everything would be great if it wasn't for him...

> ?

<Man> Who am I talking about? That horrendous furball...
<Man> The c...

009.jpg

<Man> Arrrrgh! D-Don't say the "c-word"!

:desu: Neko!

> The man is actually physically trembling at the thought of cats...

<Ailuriphobe> The meowing, and the whiskers, and the evil little claws! it's all just so scary...
<Ailuriphobe> Of all the pets, Miyoko-san wants to have a c-c-cat... She said we can't get married if I won't let her have one.
<Ailuriphobe> Arrrgh! Why must you put me through this horrible test, Miyoko-san!?

010.jpg


:desu: Yes we nyan!

<Ailuriphobe> S-Stop it! Stop that right now!
<Ailuriphobe> What do you want? Money!? I'll give you money, just get away from meeeeeee!!

011.jpg

012.jpg

<Ailuriphobe> Cat! CAT! CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!

013.jpg

<Ailuriphobe> B-But I'm a man... I-I-I'm prepared for death...

014.jpg

> The man was licked by the cat and ran away screaming...

transition.png

015.jpg

016.jpg

017.jpg

018.jpg

019.jpg

020.jpg


s_megane_yosuke_surprised.png

It's all sci-fi... Heyyy, doesn't it remind me of those secret hideouts in live action shows?

s_megane_kanji.png

Oh yeah... Hehe, I used to watch Featherman all the time when I was a kid.

s_megane_rise_sigh.png

I hear that those are really tough shoots. A lot of actors do their own stunts, like jumping through fire themselves.

s_megane_yosuke_smile.png

Well, it's every man's dream to do that stuff.

s_megane_chie_smile.png

Yeah, I can understand that. They're action-based, like kung fu movies.

021.jpg

s_megane_chie_smile.png

Actually, when I was a kid, I had my own secret place near the mountain by Yukiko's house.

022.jpg

s_megane_chie_smile.png

--teaching me special techniques, Hwataaa!

s_megane_yosuke_worried.png

You got it all wrong...

s_megane_yosuke.png

But hey, so this secret hideout thingy came from Naoto's mind?

s_megane_yosuke_smile.png

I guess, our proper boy detective isn't as grown up as he looks.
Alright, let's get going.

023.jpg

024.jpg

<Defense system> THREAT LEVEL: YELLOW
<Defense system> DEPLOYING GUARDS INSIDE THE FACILITY.
<Defense system> WARNING! WARNING!
<Defense system> ATTENTION INTRUDERS! LEAVE THE FACILITY IMMEDIATELY!
<Defense system> I REPEAT: LEAVE THE FACILITY IMMEDIATELY!

s_megane_rise_surprised.png

Huh? Intruders... That means us, right?

025.jpg

Er... I forgot to grab a party... :M

This is one of the more unpleasant dungeons of the game, simply due to how it extends the time required to complete it.
You're required to backtrack to fight a boss earlier on, but you can't get to him until you find an item on a later level.
We'll finish this some other time.
 

As an Amazon Associate, rpgcodex.net earns from qualifying purchases.
Back
Top Bottom