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That picture makes me laugh every time. I'm glad to get to experience it, and enjoy the context that goes with it. ...
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EightDeer posted:I've been wondering, what does the text mean in this picture? All according to keikaku. TL Note: Keikaku means plan.
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# ? Aug 18, 2014 08:32 |
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Having seen the stream and now seeing this again it really is jarring how bad most of this game is. I can't wait for you to play a good game again Sheep.
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# ? Aug 18, 2014 10:02 |
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EightDeer posted:I've been wondering, what does the text mean in this picture? I'm going to be a no fun Nelly and explain the joke flat-out. It says "keikaku doori" in reference to this scene from Death Note.
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# ? Aug 18, 2014 12:47 |
How many months has Serika had the bandages on now? And what's the reason anyways? Edit: I guess what am asking is is that why does the other gal's tendon tearing injury take far less time to heal than whatever superficial wound takes to heal over? Ulvirich fucked around with this message at 13:59 on Aug 18, 2014 |
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# ? Aug 18, 2014 13:55 |
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Serika get her face wounds from compulsive face scratching.
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# ? Aug 18, 2014 14:40 |
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quote:Next time: The end... but whose end?
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# ? Aug 18, 2014 14:48 |
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vibratingsheep posted:
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# ? Aug 18, 2014 15:13 |
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vibratingsheep posted:
Well, if there's anything I learned last week being stuck indoors and watching Koushien, it's that taking dirt home is the pinnacle of high school romance.
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# ? Aug 18, 2014 17:42 |
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vibratingsheep posted:Interlacing, it happens when I capture from a PS2, even from component. I can replace it, or I can just leave the interlacing in there... Oh, no, please don't remove it. It's part of the experience. The terrible, terrible, wonderful experience.
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# ? Aug 18, 2014 19:31 |
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vibratingsheep posted:Next time: The end... but whose end?
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# ? Aug 18, 2014 19:50 |
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I tried looking for guides for this game to see what the ending criteria are actually like, but Google wouldn't stop insisting that surely I meant Girl's Side 3 instead, no really I must, nobody would be searching for this game! I'd hazard a guess that only super dedicated fansites in Japanese bother with this one past the initial once-over of who the characters are, and I can't blame the English fandom for not wanting to bother. What with the stat system in this game being a little funky, do girls still have stat requirements to get their endings, or is sufficiently high affection level all it takes?
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# ? Aug 18, 2014 23:34 |
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Fang Blade Havoc posted:I tried looking for guides for this game to see what the ending criteria are actually like, but Google wouldn't stop insisting that surely I meant Girl's Side 3 instead, no really I must, nobody would be searching for this game! I'd hazard a guess that only super dedicated fansites in Japanese bother with this one past the initial once-over of who the characters are, and I can't blame the English fandom for not wanting to bother.
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# ? Aug 18, 2014 23:46 |
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FractalSandwich posted:Does the main series even have an English fandom? There's enough that a few translation projects were started, I guess. Girls Side 1 and 3 were also fully translated for DS and PSP, I think, so there's that as well. Also if we're being generous with our definition of what constitutes a Tokimemo game, there's a full translation for Love Plus as well, so an English fanbase does exist. Edit: Whoops, reading comprehension.
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# ? Aug 18, 2014 23:55 |
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Fang Blade Havoc posted:What with the stat system in this game being a little funky, do girls still have stat requirements to get their endings, or is sufficiently high affection level all it takes? For all that the game screws you over with bullshit RNG, the stat requirements for each girl's ending is hilariously lax. Check this out: Yukiko: Go on a date with her at least once. If you haven't finished the Old Lady storyline, she needs to be at max affection. If you have, she needs to be at smiling or better on the status screen. Rika: Have Science level 25+ (this can be done by the end of year 1 and is part of the requirement for meeting her). Go on a date with her at least once. She must be at least smiling on the status screen. Chitose: Have Arts level 25+ (this can be done by the end of year 1 and is part of the requirement for meeting her). Go on a date with her at least once. She must be at least blushing on the status screen. Mari: Art level 30. Go on a date with her at least once. She must be at least blushing on the status screen. Emi: Sports level 20+. Go on a date with her at least once. She must be at least blushing on the status screen. Serika: Stamina 150+. Go on a date with her at least once. She must be at least blushing on the status screen. Kazumi: Guts 150+. Go on a date with her at least once. She must be at least grinning on the status screen. Hotaru: Depends on if you have cleared save data on your memory card.
Basically, the act of avoiding bombs is enough for half of these characters. Except for Hotaru, because Hotaru is the Shiori/Kasumi of this game.
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# ? Aug 18, 2014 23:58 |
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vibratingsheep posted:For all that the game screws you over with bullshit RNG, the stat requirements for each girl's ending is hilariously lax. Check this out: Welp, that pretty much confirms the horror that happened on stream.
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# ? Aug 19, 2014 00:02 |
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vibratingsheep posted:Hotaru: Depends on if you have cleared save data on your memory card.
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# ? Aug 19, 2014 00:09 |
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FractalSandwich posted:Is there a narrative explanation for that? Is she a time traveler? No, just arbitrary difficulty ratcheting.
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# ? Aug 19, 2014 00:11 |
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vibratingsheep posted:For all that the game screws you over with bullshit RNG, the stat requirements for each girl's ending is hilariously lax. Check this out: That's all pretty lax, but presumably you'd tick all the boxes for more than one girl in a given run. Does it pick an ending out of a hat for you, in that case? Highest affection? Maybe last person you interacted with? I mean, highest affection would make sense, but even just reading between the lines with what everyone's said, it seems like that isn't what happened. I mean with the way you've been playing, it's pretty unlikely someone else ended up higher-up than Serika. Not after all that reloading.
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# ? Aug 19, 2014 00:16 |
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Zenostein posted:I mean, highest affection would make sense, but even just reading between the lines with what everyone's said, it seems like that isn't what happened. I mean with the way you've been playing, it's pretty unlikely someone else ended up higher-up than Serika. Not after all that reloading. Certainly not when she gets picked for one-person-only events like the Fireworks Festival and the protagonist's birthday. Since the game can check for affection levels to determine who gets picked for that stuff, why in the world would it do something differently when picking the ending?
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# ? Aug 19, 2014 00:21 |
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Bobbin Threadbare posted:Certainly not when she gets picked for one-person-only events like the Fireworks Festival and the protagonist's birthday. Since the game can check for affection levels to determine who gets picked for that stuff, why in the world would it do something differently when picking the ending? It's cute that you think this game is consistent about anything at all. Seriously, how long have we been wearing a dress suit to the beach?
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# ? Aug 19, 2014 00:36 |
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Glazius posted:It's cute that you think this game is consistent about anything at all.
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# ? Aug 19, 2014 00:42 |
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Tokimemo 3, Chapter 16: The Fury 12/25: Christmas at the pool. Like you do. Serika: So, where're we heading? Option 1: Let's swim in the pool. Option 2: Let's head to the water slide. Option 3: Let's go bodyboarding in the wave pool. In later stages of the game, the pool, the beach, and the amusement park are great ways to build affection, because girls will say "hey, there's more to do here, let's hit up something else" and you can get more opportunities to make good choices. Of course, it's completely unnecessary at that point, since a girl already has to like you to get the double-up. Oh well. More personality, I guess! Goon: Let's go bodyboarding in the wave pool. Serika: Bodyboarding? That sounds fun. I'll give it a try. Serika: Riding the waves has a kind of a romantic air about it. Option 1: I don't really get what's so great about it. Option 2: Yeah, let's try it. Option 3: I'm--I'm scared. Goon: Yeah, let's try it. Serika: Well said! We're gonna find the biggest wave and get right on it. Goon: (Looks like I made a great impression!) Serika: This is pretty fun, but I want to try something else. Goon: Let's go swimming in the pool. Serika: Wow, that sucked. Goon: What happened? Serika: I think some guys were hitting on me over there. They wanted me to go somewhere with them. Option 1: Huh. Really? Option 2: What?! Show me who, I'll kick their asses! Option 3: Are, are you okay?! Goon: What?! Show me who, I'll kick their asses! Serika: Thanks, but that won't be necessary. Serika: After I talked to them a little bit, they ran home. Serika: They seemed in a real hurry. It was a little insulting, frankly. Goon: (Wh, what did she do to them?) Thanks, game. I needed that. 12/26: (Abridged) Bomb-clearing date with Emi Emi: By the way, are you good at skating? Option 1: You seem really good, Emi-san. Option 2: They call me the Emperor of the Ice! Option 3: Actually, it's taking everything I have to stay standing on the ice. Goon: You seem really good, Emi-san. Emi: N, no, it's actually taking me everything I have to stay standing on the ice. Goon: (I didn't make a very good impression.) First and second place in a martial art that is all about control of joints and center of gravity. And neither of them can skate. Huh. Anyway, a couple of good conversation topics is all it takes to make the date worthwhile instead of accelerating the bomb. 12/28-12/29: Mari's turn Goon: Hello, this is Fudou. Mari: Oh, hello. This is Oda. My apologies for calling so late. Goon: Hey, Oda-san. Something wrong? Mari: No, not at all. But I wanted to call you, just in case you don't know what tomorrow is. Goon: What's tomorrow? Mari: Tomorrow, the curtain opens on the national high school drama competition. Mari: Our drama club was recognized for its achievements and chosen to compete. Goon: Huh. A drama competition? Option 1: Relax. Break a leg. Option 2: Our drama club is sure to win because of you, Oda-san. Neither of these have any impact, of course, since this is a story event. Goon: Relax. Break a leg. Mari: Yes--hearing your voice has relaxed me a great deal. Mari: Now I can give it my all tomorrow. Mari: If you could, I would appreciate it if you came to watch me... Mari: Will you? Goon: Of course I'll go. Mari: Really? Thank you. Mari: I have nothing to be afraid of if you're in the audience. Mari: I will give it my all to bring us the prize. Goon: I'm looking forward to it! Mari: Thank you. Mari: I will see you at the theater tomorrow. Mari: Good night. Goon: Good night. Goon: (I'm really looking forward to the show tomorrow.) This couldn't possibly come back to bite me in the rear end! Right? Goon: (Today's the competition.) Goon: (Oda-san is acting her heart out on the stage.) 3D character interacting with a 2D character while theoretically on the same plane. The mark of quality! Mari: Yes, it's true that you are the prince of an allied nation. Mari: As princess, it would not be strange for the two of us to be wed. Mari: Our royal fathers and the people of our nations must be waiting and hoping for our marriage. Mari: And yet... there is only one person in my heart. Mari: It must be insane, for a princess to love a lowly soldier. Mari: But that man taught me that there is one thing more valuable than wealth or land. Mari: And that is a loving heart. Mari: Even if my body turns to dust, my feelings will not change. Mari: I love that man - not as a princess, but as a woman. Goon: (Oda-san's acting is great, but it feels like there's something missing.) Goon: (They got third place... kind of a shame.) You know what may have been missing from the play, Goon? Actors. Poor Mari got stuck with a bunch of cardboard cutouts, apparently. Actually, what probably was missing was Goon himself. However, that's for another timeline, another Goon, and some other schmuck who's willing to play through this awful awful game. 1/1: New Year's with Serika, one more time Goon: This is Makihara-san's card. The little drawing is cute. "a happy new year Let's work hard this year!" Goon: This is Oda-san's card. It has a pretty sharp design. Goon: This is Emi-san's card. The politeness of the letter speaks volumes about her. "Good fortune in the new year. You helped me a great deal in the last year. Thank you very much. I offer you new year's greetings." Goon: This is Serika's card. It's, uh, very her. "New year's greetings. May this year be full of good fortune." Goon: This is Shiratori's card. It's as lazy as ever. "New year's greetings. See ya this year!" Goon: This is Yabe's card. He surprises me every time... "Take good care of Yabe this year!" The entire new year's event is still the exact same as the previous year, so I'm just going to cut and paste until there's something new. (ding dong) Goon: Who could that be? Goon: Oh, hi Serika. Serika: Yo. Happy New Year. May this year be full of fortune and happiness. Serika: Alright, the stupid formalities are out of the way now. What do you think, wanna head to hatsumoude with me? Goon: Of course I do. Serika: Haha, awesome. It's boring to do this kind of thing alone. Goon: I'll go get ready, it'll just take a minute. Serika: Keep it quick, if you can. Serika: What a crowd. If you stop paying attention for just a second you'll get lost. Goon: Yeah, you should make sure not to get separated. Serika: That's my line. Don't get yourself lost, don't make me more worried about you than I already am. Goon: Oh. Okay. Serika: Anyway, since we're here, we should pay our respects or the whole trip's pointless. Goon: Yeah. With so little time left, might as well wish for luck in love with Serika. Goon: I pray that Serika and I can get along better than we do now. Serika: Uh, say... what did you wish for? Goon: It's a secret. What about you, Serika? Serika: Me? I, uh, I wished for the same as you. A secret. Serika: Hey, look over there, they're pulling fortunes. Goon: You're right, maybe we should grab some for ourselves. Goon: Yeah, let's go. Goon: This year's luck is... Goon: Suekichi, good fortune coming. Serika: So? How's it look? Goon: Suekichi. Not bad, I guess. Goon: What about you, Serika? Serika: Haha, I got chuukichi, moderate luck. Not bad. Serika: And it looks like I got better than you. Goon: drat, I guess I lose. Serika: Hahahaha, sorry. But we'll have to see whose luck really is better this year. Goon: Yeah, you're right. 1/12: Yukiko's turn Yukiko: Ah, there you are. Goon: Hey, Makihara-san. Did you need something? Yukiko: Yeah... could you come with me after school today? Goon: Sure, I guess. Yukiko: Okay. Wait for me at the school gate. It's a promise. This isn't exclusive with any of Serika's events, so why not? It's not like this can screw me over, right? Goon: (Makihara-san wanted me to go with her somewhere. Where could she possibly want to go?) Yukiko: Thanks for waiting. Alright, let's get going. Goon: Hey, wait. Could you tell me where we're going first? Yukiko: You'll understand when we get there. Goon: Makihara-san? Goon: This is... Yukiko: Yes, this is where Obaa-chan is sleeping. Goon: What? Yukiko: Yeah. Yesterday, they told me they found a sealed envelope in her closet. Goon: A sealed envelope? Yukiko: Yes. It said that I should open it and read it with you. This isn't spooky at all. Yukiko: And so, I thought I'd read it with you in front of her. Yukiko: I think she'd really be happy. Option 1: So that's what this is all about... Option 2: This is kinda more embarrassing than I was expecting. Again, none of these decisions matter. Yukiko: I'll start reading it now. Yukiko: Dear Yukiko. If you're reading this letter, then it means that I am no longer in this world. Yukiko: I know how long I have to live better than anyone. Yukiko: I am putting my brush to ink because I have something I need to say to the two of you. At this point, Yukiko's voice changes to the old woman's voice mid-sentence. It's kinda creepy, even for an often-used dramatic narration device. Yukiko/Old Woman: When I saw the two of you, you reminded me of my own youth. Yukiko/Old Woman: Yes, during the war... Yukiko/Old Woman: I went to Moegino High School as well. Yukiko/Old Woman: At the time, there was a young man I was in love with who was called to the front when students were mobilized. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the Japanese army only started student conscription late in the war. But regardless, being 16-18 years old during the war means that in 2004, the old lady was somewhere between 85 and 95 years old - probably around the lower end. Yukiko/Old Woman: I thought that I had to tell him how I felt, or I would always regret it. Yukiko/Old Woman: So on the day he was to leave for the front, I called him to the legendary hill. Yukiko/Old Woman: But I couldn't tell him. Yukiko/Old Woman: I couldn't let out a word of what I felt. Yukiko/Old Woman: He never came home from the war. Yukiko/Old Woman: I believe that falling in love is truly a wonderful thing. Yukiko/Old Woman: But if you never express that while you're alive, then it has no meaning. Yukiko/Old Woman: I feel like that young man taught me that. Yukiko/Old Woman: It's beautiful to leave memories behind, but there is nothing more painful than living with regret. Yukiko/Old Woman: I should have said all of this while I was alive, but... Yukiko/Old Woman: Please, do your best, you two. Yukiko/Old Woman: And so, Yukiko-chan. Please, do your best. Yukiko/Old Woman: I will always, always be watching over you. Yukiko: Obaa-chan... Goon: (Makihara-san...) And that is Now you can see why so many Japanese fans were angry that this is all the development Yukiko gets. She's a petty, jealous child before this part, and... she continues being petty and jealous after this, but now she has a letter from a dead octogenarian telling her to love while she's alive. I'd be pretty pissed off too if I wasn't the main character of my own story. Goon: (I didn't know that the old lady had that in her past. I see... I understand) What about you, T-Rex skull? What tragedies did you have to live through? 1/15: Our masterpiece is complete Goon's room is now perfect. There is nothing left that can possibly make this better. Behold: the ultimate expression of Tokimeki Memorial 3. I call it "The face of the franchise killer" 1/19: The endgame begins At this point, bombs basically can't go off and have any effect on the game anymore. Huzzah! Goon: Today's the deadline for college applications. Goon: ...It's also the last day to apply for the employment exams. Goon: What should I do? Option 1: Go to college Option 2: Go to work Option 3: Become an aikido instructor Option 4: Eh, screw it, I don't care. As with previous runs, it's time to turn that club activity into a useful career! Goon 2.5 became a martial arts instructor, why can't Goon 3? 1/29: One last date with Serika This one's on a boat tour, because we haven't been here yet. Goon: The weather's nice today, so it looks like we're allowed on deck. Serika: Really? Well, let's go out there then. Serika: Wow, the ocean wind is awesome! I feel great! Option 1: The smell of the ocean is even better on top of that! Option 2: I feel sick... Option 3: Because I'm with you, Serika, I feel great too! Goon: Because I'm with you, Serika, I feel great too! Serika: What are you talking about? But, umm, thanks. A little. Goon: (Looks like I made a pretty good impression.) 2/14: The whiniest Valentine's Day Goon: Today's Valentine's Day. Goon: But no one's coming to give me anything... Masaki: Hmph. It's you. Masaki: You're making a face that screams out that no one gave you chocolate. Hahaha! Goon: Hey... Masaki: Whoops--I should have some mercy on your poor soul and not dig the wounds any deeper. Masaki: Good luck. Hahaha! Goon: (I really hate him right now.) There is less than a second between that conversation and Emi coming up with chocolate. Emi: Umm... please accept this. Goon: Is this chocolate? Emi: Yes. I made it myself, so I have no idea if you'll like it. I'm nervous. Goon: I'm sure I'll like it. Thank you. Emi: Th, thank you as well. Goon: (She made chocolate for me? I'm moved.) Shut up, Goon. You were whining a second ago. Besides, press circle again and surprise! Yukiko: Umm, uhh, will you... take this? Goon: Hmm? Chocolate? Wow, thanks. Yukiko: You're amazed? Hahaha, I'm so glad. Yukiko: But, you, umm, you have chocolates from other girls too... right? Goon: Huh? Ummm-- Yukiko: Oh, I, I'm sorry! I'm acting a little weird today. Yukiko: Hehehe... and, so, um, later. Goon: (What's up with her?) Mari: Well... today is Valentine's day, yes? Goon: Is this really chocolate? It has such fancy packaging. Mari: It's chocolate from Belgium's finest brand. It took a great deal of effort to order it. Mari: The elegant aroma, the sweet fragrance. Mari: This is the wonderful flavor of the genuine article. Mari: I wonder how many centuries of tradition are contained within these beauties... Goon: Th, thanks. Goon: (Oda-san went so far to get that for me. Amazing.) That should be good enough for now, right Goon? Goon: I, I wonder where everyone is? It would've been fine handing the chocolate over earlier... WHAT?! Screw you, you little brat. The richest girl in school brought you chocolate from halfway around the world, and a girl with one good knee slaved over the stove for your sake! Aaaaugh. Serika: Here, catch. Goon: Hey, thanks. Wow, this chocolate's pretty cute. Serika: Y, you think so? I can't really judge these things very well. Serika: It took everything I had just to drag it to the register. Serika: That was really embarrassing, so make sure you enjoy it. Goon: Of course. I'll treasure it. Goon: (Serika went through all of that for me. Wow, that's amazing) Goon: I kind of got a lot of chocolate this year for Valentine's. And you whined whenever you weren't being showered with chocolate. What a jerk... Next time: The ending...?
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# ? Aug 20, 2014 16:12 |
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Ah. So it turns out that there's some special event(s) just before the endgame you need to get and since they aren't offered in order of affection, you missed the ones for Serika? Now it's starting to come together.
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Bobbin Threadbare posted:Ah. So it turns out that there's some special event(s) just before the endgame you need to get and since they aren't offered in order of affection, you missed the ones for Serika? Now it's starting to come together. I have a sinking feeling your theory makes too much sense for this game.
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# ? Aug 20, 2014 20:47 |
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Enjoy that new avatar, sheep. We may have only a few posts left for TM3, but Yukiko will be with you forever.
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# ? Aug 20, 2014 21:54 |
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Shofra posted:Enjoy that new avatar, sheep. We may have only a few posts left for TM3, but Yukiko will be with you forever. oh god she's following me
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# ? Aug 20, 2014 21:55 |
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It sure is great how Mari went from not giving a crap about you to what is probably supposed to be cute but ends up looking like sucking up. Also once again, we are Yosuke. The only thing we can be expected to say is the dumbest thing.
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# ? Aug 20, 2014 22:02 |
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vibratingsheep posted:Goon: Of course I'll go. You've been on what- one date? Two? The laziness put into this game shines through time and time again.
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# ? Aug 20, 2014 22:17 |
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Poulpe posted:
Such is the power of a Grade-A tsundere.
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# ? Aug 20, 2014 23:37 |
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Triggerhappypilot posted:Such is the power of a As is his job, Goon here can make attractive females fall for him despite not having any personality or distinguishing features.
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# ? Aug 20, 2014 23:38 |
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Triggerhappypilot posted:Such is the power of a Grade-A tsundere. Just to be nitpicky here, Mari comes from an older archetype than tsundere, the "takabisha" (高飛車) type. This means she's rich and privileged and has high expectations of everything, but at no point is she ever in denial about how she feels. It's pretty eminently clear which side you're on as long as you ask direct questions. For 2 years of the game, Mari's answer to Goon's "can I have your phone number?" was "No. You're not worthy." After becoming worthy of her notice, the answer was "Yes. Make sure you use it, because I don't let just anyone have this." But yes, the game was real drat lazy about the transition in this route. I'm guessing it's less egregious if you actually join the drama club. edit: oh god the google translate of that nicopedia entry is so awful. Ahahahaha...
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# ? Aug 20, 2014 23:43 |
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Yeah, I'm kind of starting to get worried that we really haven't explored why Serika's still got these injuries.
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# ? Aug 21, 2014 03:28 |
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Glazius posted:Yeah, I'm kind of starting to get worried that we really haven't explored why Serika's still got these injuries.
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# ? Aug 21, 2014 04:24 |
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We can all see where this is leading, we're just waiting to get there.
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# ? Aug 21, 2014 09:29 |
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Sketchie posted:Maybe she will finally tell Goon what has been happening at the confession at the end... right? Right??
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# ? Aug 21, 2014 11:01 |
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Glazius posted:Yeah, I'm kind of starting to get worried that we really haven't explored why Serika's still got these injuries. The reason for the injuries is probably related to this:
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# ? Aug 21, 2014 11:34 |
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Early, brief stream today before heading up to Folsom Street Foundry to party. Going blind in to Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side. First stream over. Being a girl is hard. vibratingsheep fucked around with this message at 01:36 on Aug 22, 2014 |
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I vote for dating Yosuke.
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# ? Aug 22, 2014 01:38 |
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Well, the title of the fairy tale was in German, but the text was Latin and had nothing to do with the story being narrated (It was some Bible passage or Christian miscellany). This is the worst children's book ever. Might as well have put the instruction manual for a Hellfire missile or the lyrics to "Danger Zone" on there, for all people would care.
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# ? Aug 22, 2014 03:39 |