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Tokimemo Girl's Side, Chapter 18: Someone's Waiting For You It's the end of year 3, and there's not too much left to do. Let's get this show started. 1/1: One more New Year's  Goonko: A new year begins today!  Tsukushi: Hey, sis. I brought your New Year's cards! Goonko: Thanks. Tsukushi: What? Are you not going to yell at me for barging into your room this year? Goonko: Would you like me to?  Tsukushi: No, no, I'm good. Here you go. Goonko: Thanks. Now get out. Tsukushi: Waugh! Goonko: Now, let's see, who sent these... Goonko: This is Mizuki-chama's. Ummm, it's gorgeous.  Bonne Annee 2005 Goonko: This is from Shiho-chan. I bet she still hasn't taken a break from studying.  Happy New Year I wish you nothing but good fortune in the new year. Best wishes, Arisawa Shiho Goonko: Hey, this is from the Chairman! Whoa, it's hand-brushed.  酉 This piece of calligraphy technically means "Rooster", but only as it refers to the 10th of 12 Earthly Branches in the Chinese zodiac. It took me a distressingly long time to figure this one out, because screw you, calligraphy! In other news, given the pictographic nature of the language and the subject matter at hand, the Chairman has technically sent a picture of a cock to a high school student. Can we arrest him? Goonko: Oh, this is Hibiya-kun's! That potato stamp is unmistakable.  Happy New Year, dude! Best wishes, dude. Hibiya Wataru The potato stamp says "New Year's Day," and the more proper red ink stamp once again has the Year of the Rooster character on it. Goonko: Ahahaha, Kazuma! Hmmm, did his handwriting get a little better?  Happy New Year Let's have fun, Suzuka Goonko: This is one of Mihara-kun's pieces. I wonder if that means it's really valuable?  New Year S. Mihara  (ring) Goonko: Who could that be? Kazuma: Hey, Kimiko. It's, uh, it's me, Suzuka. Goonko: Hi Kazuma, what's up? Kazuma: I, uh, I got nothing to do, and thought you might be bored. Kazuma: So, uh, you wanna go to hatsumoude with me? Goonko: Sure, let's go! Kazuma: C, cool. Alright, I'll head to your house. Kazuma: You wanna get ready and wait for me to show up? Goonko: Yeah, got it. I'll be ready when you get here.  One last hurrah for this ol' outfit and the sword that goes with it.  Kazuma: Happy new year, Kimiko. Goonko: Hehe, happy new year.  Kazuma: ... Goonko: Wh, what is it? Kazuma: Oh, uhh, you know, that haregi looks really good on you. Goonko: Th, thanks. Goonko: (Haha, he likes it!)  This dialogue is exactly the same as before, so I'm copying and pasting from chapter 14. Kazuma: Y, you gonna be okay? Feels like we're gonna get lost in the crowd. Goonko: Yeah, it really does. Kazuma: So, uh, I, I washed my hand and everything. Kazuma: So why don't we, uh, you know... Goonko: You're right, it would be better if we held hands. Goonko: (Kazuma-kun seems happy about something.)  Kazuma: Fortunes, huh? Hey, you wanna try your luck? Goonko: Yeah, let's do it. Kazuma: Yeah, this is the best part of New Year's. Kazuma: They say your entire year's fate is on the line. Goonko: Really? Goonko: (Kazuma-kun's acting very serious for some reason.)  Goonko: Let's see, my fortune for the year is... Goonko: Kichi, good fortune. Hmmm, I guess that's pretty normal, I guess? Goonko: (What did Kazuma-kun's fortune say?)  Kazuma: Hey, Kimiko, can we trade? Goonko: What? Wait, you mean you got it again? Kazuma: Bad luck. Lemme pull another one! Goonko: You can't do that, that's not how it works!  Kazuma: drat. Well, you know, they say that a man makes his own fate. Kazuma: Alright! Nothing to worry about. Goonko: (That's... pretty optimistic, I guess.)  Kazuma: So, did you take care of everything you wanted to do? Kazuma: If you forgot to wish for something, we can head back just fine-- Goonko: Nope, I'm good. Kazuma: I see. Kazuma: So, hey, before I forget. Goonko: Yeees?  Kazuma: I wonder how many times I'll be able to go out with you this year? Goonko: What's that mean?! Kazuma: S, sorry! That sounded weird. Kazuma: But, you know, we graduate this year. Kazuma: A, anyway, let's go home. Goonko: (Oh yeah... graduation's coming up.) 1/14: Shiki's birthday  Goonko: What should I get him? Option 1: Bourbon-style pajamas Option 2: Rococo fundoshi Option 3: Madame Butterfly CD The Bourbon-style pajamas are assumed to be based on some kind of 19th century French fashion, and not on the liquor. I really don't want to know what a Rococo-style fundoshi is. The Bourbon-style pajamas cost 3 Rich, so let's get those since we have no more use for money.  Goonko: Mihara-kun! Shiki: Hey, Fudou-kun. What's going on? Goonko: Here, I got you a birthday present! Shiki: So that's why you look so perky. Goonko: Yeah! Open it up!  Shiki: This--this is wonderful! Shiki: You really do understand me, don't you. Shiki: Thank you. I'll treasure it. Goonko: (Yay, he really seemed to like it!) 1/20: Why isn't there a "mace him" option?  STRANGER DANGER: Ah, there you are. STRANGER DANGER: I'm glad I found you, Fudou-kun. Goonko: Oh, hi mister Chairman. Is something wrong? STRANGER DANGER: Do you happen to have this Sunday free? Goonko: Sorry, I'm busy that day. STRANGER DANGER: I see. Well, I suppose there's nothing I can do about that. STRANGER DANGER: Sorry for bothering you. Goonko: (I wonder what he wanted to do on Sunday?) I really wish that there was a "no, no, God no" option but I had to settle for the polite refusal. 2/11: One last mail from Mizuki  From: sudou Re: I hate Valentine's Day! Ça va? I planned on telling you all about Mizuki's special chocolate, and snuck into the kitchen to taste it. Then, Grandmother found me and gave me such a scolding! How could she?! 2/13: How could she, indeed My chat made me do this, I swear.  Step 1: Fail at the chocolate game as usual.  Goonko: Geez, Tsukushi! How many times do I have to tell you to knock?! Goonko: I was just greeting the morning, and-- Tsukushi: Greeting, huh? Tsukushi: So you'll be late again this year, is what you're telling me. Goonko: Oh no! Today's Valentine's Day, isn't it?  Tsukushi: I can't believe it. You never learn, do you, sis? Goonko: (I need to get ready and hurry to school!) Step 2: Be vaguely polite to everyone  Goonko: (Who should I give my giri chocolate to?) Goonko: Hibiya-kun. Goonko: Hibiya-kun! Wataru: Oh, hi Fudou-senpai. Wataru: What's up? Goonko: Here, it's your Valentine's chocolate. Wataru: Hey, thanks. Goonko: I have high expectations for your White Day present!  Wataru: I won't let you down! Wataru: ...is what I wish I could say, dude. Wataru: But now all I feel is pressure. Goonko: (Eh, not bad.)  Goonko: (Who should I give my fancy chocolate to?) Goonko: Mihara-kun. Goonko: (Yeah, Mihara-kun should definitely get this chocolate!) Goonko: Mihara-kun! Shiki: Hello, Fudou-kun. You were looking for me? Goonko: Here you go, I got you some chocolate. Shiki: Oh, that looks delicious. Shiki: Thank you. Goonko: (Good, it seems like he liked it.)  Step 2: Pick a victim Goonko: (Now, for the chocolate I worked so hard on! I should give it to...) Goonko: Kazuma! Goonko: (Of course I should give this to Kazuma! Kazuma: Y, yo, Kimiko. Wh, what, you need me for something? Goonko: Here, I made you chocolate!  Step 3: Watch him squirm Kazuma: ... Goonko: What? You're all tense for some reason.  Kazuma: Uh, no, it's just your imagination. Kazuma: So this is chocolate... right? Goonko: Yup. Kazuma: And... you made it yourself, right? Goonko: Yup. Kazuma: Th, thanks. I'll suck it up and eat all of it. Kazuma: Later! Goonko: (What does he mean by "suck it up"?) 2/17: Solemnness from Shiho  Shiho: The cherry blossoms are starting to peek out already. Goonko: Yeah, they are. Shiho: And by the time they're in full bloom, we'll all have gone our separate ways... Goonko: Yeah, graduation's almost here. 2/18: A look at a possible future  Customer: Could you help me find a skirt that goes with this blouse? Goonko: Well, ma'am, can I suggest this one to you? Customer: Hmm, okay. Customer: Yeah, I like it. Can I buy it now?  Goro: Wonderful. That was wonderful, dear! Goro: I give you top marks! Goonko: (Did Hanatsubaki-sensei just recognize my talent there?) 2/24: Goonko's real future  Goonko: Entrance exams are today! What was I going to do, again? Option 1: Take the employment exam Option 2: Take the college entrance exam instead Option 3: Go to a top sports college Goonko: Alright, time to put all of that time on the team to good use! Goonko: The application is done, all that's left to do is wait for the reply. This is the first time that the third option has appeared, because Goonko won the national basketball tournament. I shudder to think what Goonko's future would be if she hadn't won, since Goonko's grades are far too poor to do anything other than basketball.. 2/21: A final message  From: Itou Soukichi Re: I hope this finds you in good spirits Kimiko-sama: Please forgive me for sending this mail to you out of the blue. I am Garrison Itou. I humbly thank you for being Mizuki-sama's friend for so long. As you know, Mizuki-sama can be quite a handful, so it may be difficult for you to realize how much she truly adores you. At the mansion, she always tells stories about you, and when she does, her face truly comes to life. Thanks to you, she was able to have a happy and bright time in high school. Mizuki-sama and I will soon return to splitting our time between Paris and here at Habataki, but from the bottom of my heart I hope and pray that you will continue to be her friend for many years to come. Kimiko-sama, please take good care of yourself. I wish you nothing but good fortune, and good spirits. What a nice man. And what a convenient vehicle for what Mizuki herself would never, ever say to Kimiko. 2/28: Die legende fur madchen  STRANGER DANGER: And now, everyone, these are my final words to you. STRANGER DANGER: Keep hope in your hearts. As long as you never abandon hope, you will never know defeat. STRANGER DANGER: There are times when life will beat you down. STRANGER DANGER: Despair will batter you, and there may be times when you think that all your efforts will be in vain. STRANGER DANGER: But I want all of you to believe this: STRANGER DANGER: At this school, all of you have grown the wings of courage. STRANGER DANGER: I believe that with those wings, you can overcome any obstacle in your paths. STRANGER DANGER: And now, your boundless futures await you! STRANGER DANGER: Spread your wings and fly!  Goonko: It's time to say goodbye to this school.  Goonko: It's been three years...  Goonko: It's been pretty eventful, hasn't it?  Goonko: I feel kind of lonely right now.  Goonko: Oh yeah, wasn't this chapel locked on the first day of school?  Goonko: What? It's open.  Goonko: So this is what it looks like inside. Goonko: It's weird, I swear this is the first time I've been here before, but I'm getting deja vu.  Goonko: What? There's a picture book... Goonko: So it wasn't just a dream.   Goonko: Kazuma... Kazuma: I, uh, I saw you come in here. Goonko: I see. Goonko: It's been a crazy 3 years, hasn't it? Kazuma: Yeah, it really has. Kazuma: Say, I, uh-- Goonko: What?  Kazuma: I was a pretty selfish guy when I first met you. Goonko: ? Kazuma: I thought that other people didn't matter, and I was different from everyone else.  Kazuma: But after I met you, I started thinking differently for the first time. Goonko: After meeting me? Kazuma: Yeah. Uhh, how do I put this... Kazuma: You know how you can't play basketball by yourself, right? Kazuma: But all I did was chase the ball, and I didn't even look at anything else. Kazuma: I tried to make all the plays myself.  Kazuma: And I think that's... I think that's why I hit a wall.  Kazuma: Thanks for making me realize that. I'm really grateful. Goonko: Kazuma...  Kazuma: And that's why, uh, umm, how do I say it... Kazuma: There's, uh, something I need to tell you. Kazuma: I have no idea what I should say right now. Kazuma: I hate doing anything half-assed, so, umm... Goonko: What is it?  Kazuma: I, I want you to cheer me on! Kazuma: Wait, crap, no, that's not what I meant. Kazuma: I, I kinda, you know, I kinda like you, and...  Kazuma: And that's why I need you by my side! Come with me to America! Goonko: Whaaaaat?! Kazuma: I want you to see just how far I can make it! Kazuma: I love you!  Option 1: I love you too, Kazuma Option 2: You're going down a path I can't follow. WHY IS THERE A CHOICE HERE?! Option 1 ending  Goonko: I'll be there for you, no matter what. Goonko: As long as I'm with you, I'll go anywhere! Kazuma: Haha... seriously? Goonko: Seriously.  Kazuma: Yessssss, I totally nailed it! Kazuma: I swear I'll make you happy!  Kazuma: I'll never let you go. Kazuma: We're the greatest team there's ever been!  And so, Just like that boy in the chapel promised me, A prince really did come for me in this chapel. The chapel I've dreamed about since I was little... Maybe, just maybe, To people who come to this chapel in the future, We'll be the prince and princess of the story.  Kazuma and I are currently studying English like mad, so we can study abroad in America. Sometimes, Kazuma shouts "I'll never learn English!" and winds up to throw the book away, But when I remind him of what we promised each other on graduation day, he turns red and starts studying again.  From now on, we're going to be spending all of our time together as we grow into adults. And one day... If the time comes for us to make our vows to each other, I think we'll come back to this chapel. To this place we met.   Wait, that's it?! Roll credits, show a picture of Kazuma in the snow, and that's all we get? What happens to Mizuki and Shiki? What happens to Shiho and, uh, whatever nerdboy she wants to date? Does Tamami ever forgive us for stealing her man? There's only one question I can answer right now, which is "what happens if, for some godforsaken reason, you tell Kazuma no? Option 2 ending (AKA "The Padme Amidala") Kazuma: And that's why I need you by my side! Come with me to America! Goonko: Whaaaaat?! Kazuma: I want you to see just how far I can make it! Kazuma: I love you!  Goonko: I... I don't think I can do it. Kazuma: I... I see. You can't do it. Goonko: I'm sorry.  Kazuma: Don't worry about it, you dork.  Kazuma: I haven't given up yet. Kazuma: I'll get better and stronger, and I'll come back for you.  Kazuma: And when I do, it doesn't matter what you'll say, I'll take you away with me!  After graduating, I went to a top sports school, just like I wanted to. I've dreamed about this chapel since I was a youngling. There were times when I thought "A prince will come for me." But I think it'll be a little longer before my prince comes. Wait, that's it?! I was hoping at least for some shouting "You were the chosen one! You were to bring balance to the Tokimemo!" or something, but after this, credits roll and nothing happens. I honestly don't know which ending disappoints me more. Anyway, this is the time to turn it over to you guys! What do you think happens to everyone? Does STRANGER DANGER get arrested? Does Goro make it to Paris Fashion Week? How do Mizuki and Goonko keep up with each other with Goonko playing basketball in America? I'm assuming Goonko goes to UConn, Tennessee, or Stanfurd, but what about Kazuma? Does he overcome his height disadvantage? Let me know what you think! Next time: Friends on the other side, and other things that we missed.
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Supplemental post: 1 year anniversary stream! That's not quite it for Tokimemo Girl's Side, but I did want to take some time to note what I'll be doing on November 30th, the first anniversary of this LP: I'm going to marathon Tokimemo 2 on my stream! From when I wake up until I beat the game (or pass out from exhaustion), I'll be streaming the high point of the series from beginning to end. But in order to do that, I need to know which character I'll be covering in our quick jaunt back to 1999. So, without further ado, the now 8-character poll! Which Tokimemo 2 character should we see next? For a refresher on who these characters are, and why Kasumi can't win the poll, please refer to the Meet the Cast post, from all the way back in February. See you on the stream!
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Well, it's obvious how Mizuki and Goonko keep their friendship strong: Mizuki flies to America for visits in her family's private jet, because she's cartoonishly wealthy. While on what happens to Mizuki, I assume that she and Shiki tour Europe in a whirlwind of ~*fabulous*~ fashion, works of artistic vision and general disregard for common sense or property rights (mostly about Mizuki), and ever-escalating mutual aggrandizement. I'd like to believe Shiho ends up with her nerdboy, whose name I should remember, since I actually met and spent some time with him in my run... But nope. Presumably, they are happy little nerds somewhere. STRANGER DANGER is arrested so hard.
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I thought the actual love confession was cute but, huh, what was the point of the entrance exams choice then? edit: And I voted Mei, because that's the closest you can get to dating Miyuki like you always wanted. mycot fucked around with this message at 06:23 on Nov 29, 2014 |
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Nov 29, 2014 06:21
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mycot posted:I thought the actual love confession was cute but, huh, what was the point of the entrance exams choice then? It's for if you say no, since it comes up in the Revenge of the Sith ending.
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Well, obviously none of it matters because Goonko never found out. Chaos dunks on that scale don't leave enough infrastructure for any kind of international communication. Goonko only survived due to being outside the country at the time, shooting from way out of town. It was the only way she could keep any challenge in the game after beating a whole team of Draculas.
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Well...that ending was a little bland, honestly. If we come back, I'd say we're either doing Mizuki like we clearly should, or Stranger Danger just to throw aside all standards and laugh at the horrible madness of the world. But for now, I think it's time for AKAI HOMURA-DAAAA!!!
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Maybe it's because my Dread is still Burning, but this is pretty bland compared to the other tokimemos. I wasn't too taken with our candidates here either. Is GS2 better?
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SSNeoman posted:Maybe it's because my Dread is still Burning, but this is pretty bland compared to the other tokimemos. I wasn't too taken with our candidates here either. GS2 is much improved from GS1, GS3 is much improved from GS2. We've got a fun ride ahead of us.
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mycot posted:I thought the actual love confession was cute but, huh, what was the point of the entrance exams choice then?
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Nov 29, 2014 08:08
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STRANGER DANGER gets arrested but quickly released when it turns out that's he actually happily married and he has a secret deal with the School Board and Icy Teacher dude to act as an object lesson for why you should avoid dating creepy older men ESPECIALLY when they hold a position of power over you. Goro obviously takes inspiration from Goonko and discovers that swords and USA skirts are the highest of fashion. Sadly this leads to a series of stints in jail as he is arrested time and again for carrying a weapon in public and indecent exposure, while refusing to change because fashion is his passion. Mizuki funds the formation of an all star basketball team and declares herself manager. She then uses it as a vessel to meet Goonko on a regular basis and the teams quickly settle into a fierce and heated rivalry..
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I actually kind of liked the "bad" ending there. Despite being told no, Kazuma just outright refuses to give up and tells Goonko, without sadness, that he will be back for her and he will get her. It's in-character and charming. The good ending is kind of bland, though. It also kind of fucks over Goonko's actual wish (doing sports herself). Would've been nice if it said she also did something after travelling to America, but it would also be nice if we knew what happened to everyone else. Oh well... Also vibratingsheep, you forgot something. Something important. How Goonko and Kazuma look now, part LOVE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fUJ6LehQ3I
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Goonko and Kazuma both join the Hatabaki One-Percenters, Mizuki's new basketball team. They are the poorest members of the team and are on it because 1. they're also the best members and 2. nepotism. Shiki is their mascot. STRANGER DANGER tries to go to every one of their games but is always blocked at security. Goro designs the uniforms and every other team is awestruck by their fabulousness.
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Nov 30, 2014 02:29
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alcharagia posted:One-Percenters
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Had a little trouble with Xsplit, but I should be getting things up and running soon on the stream! http://twitch.tv/vibratingsheep Happy first anniversary, Tokimemo LP. e: live now! vibratingsheep fucked around with this message at 21:23 on Nov 30, 2014 |
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Say, is there a place I could look up the Mizuki ending? I imagine there's not much to it if even the good endings are so tepid, but I'm still kinda curious how it's presented.
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Hikari will have her day. It's just not today. Or tommorow. Or in any real foreseeable future.
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Terry van Feleday posted:Say, is there a place I could look up the Mizuki ending? I imagine there's not much to it if even the good endings are so tepid, but I'm still kinda curious how it's presented. There's this video here on youtube, but it's in Japanese. I'd love to take a shot at translating it, but I need to head off to work. If no one else does it by the time I get back, I'll do it.
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Terper posted:Hikari will have her day.  TracerK posted:There's this video here on youtube, but it's in Japanese. I'll take a crack at it tonight when I'm done streaming - or if I need a break from Homura.
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I voted Hikari. My conscience is clear.
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vibratingsheep posted:I'll take a crack at it tonight when I'm done streaming - or if I need a break from Homura. There is no break from Homura. Even death is no escape.
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Those were some professional-level Tokimemo skills on display today - the competition was fierce for an amateur event, and no matter what they threw at him, Sheep had all the answers. I definitely think he's a strong candidate for the championship next year. #esports
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FractalSandwich posted:Those were some professional-level Tokimemo skills on display today - the competition was fierce for an amateur event, and no matter what they threw at him, Sheep had all the answers. I definitely think he's a strong candidate for the championship next year. #esports Here's a taste of what's coming to this thread very soon:  Meanwhile, here's the transation of Mizuki's ending that I promised: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZkQ7IfhQdc Mizuki: Goonko-san, I can't believe your nerve! Mizuki: So this is where you were. Goonko: Oh. Hi, Mizuki-chama. Mizuki: Here, I want you to have this. Although it's not May yet. Goonko: What? A Lily of the Valley? But why? Some Japanese-tuned ears might be perking up at the mention of lilies (Japanese slang for lesbians), but Mizuki is using the Lily of the Valley in its French sense - the Île-de-France. On Labor Day (May 1st), the French often give lilies of the valley to their close family and friends. Mizuki: Because, next month, Mizuki will have to return to Paris and stay there for a while... Goonko: I see. I figured you would be studying abroad, Mizuki-chama. Mizuki: And... Parce que tu es mon ami. Goonko: What? This is left intentionally untranslated in the game, but it means "Because you are my friend." Mizuki: I said, that in France it's normal to give people lilies of the valley in May! Goonko: Oh, I see. Thanks, Mizuki-chama. Mizuki: Sheesh, you don't know anything at all, do you? Mizuki: Wow, what will happen to you without Mizuki around? Mizuki: You know, you may accompany Mizuki to Paris if you wish. Goonko: That's kind of impossible. Mizuki: ... Goonko: But, I'll send you pictures and write letters, okay? Mizuki: Of course. Mizuki: And you may already know, but Mizuki will send back ten times as many! Mizuki: From the cafe in the Place du Tertre, she'll take pictures of new dresses, and friends in Paris...! Mizuki: ... Mizuki: Are you sure you'll send letters? Goonko: Yes. Mizuki: Merci. Goonko: I should thank you. It's been a fun three years. Mizuki: Hey! Mizuki was going to say that first, you know! Goonko: Mizuki will never forget this campus, this uniform, the view from here, and everything about these three years!
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vibratingsheep posted:Here's a taste of what's coming to this thread very soon: Awwww. Mizuki saying "Because you are my friend." in french is super cute and just the sort of thing she would do.   
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vibratingsheep posted:Mizuki: And... Parce que tu es mon ami. Man, while this is a pretty weak ending, it does make for a very scene. It would have been nice to get this in the epilogue or something, instead of just getting one last email.
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vibratingsheep posted:Here's a taste of what's coming to this thread very soon: Yes, good.
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vibratingsheep posted:Here's a taste of what's coming to this thread very soon: Er, I was kind of hoping that Homura would start acting less like a 12 year old when we actually started dating her... 
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A true hero of justice must be a child at heart!
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vibratingsheep posted:Here's a taste of what's coming to this thread very soon: ...dood?
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vibratingsheep posted:Here's a taste of what's coming to this thread very soon: I didn't know they made a Tokimeki Parodius.
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DoubleDonut posted:I didn't know they made a Tokimeki Parodius. There actually was a stage themed after the original in the third Parodius game.
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Let's Play Tokimeki Memorial 2 - LP birthday run! Homura route, Chapter 1: The worst president in history Homura route, chapter 2: The winds of the king Homura route, chapter 3: King in the North Homura route, chapter 4: The queen's ire Homura route, chapter 5: The Lord of the Lake versus the Hibikino Hero Homura route, chapter 6: Sometimes you're the dragon, and sometimes you're the princess Homura route, chapter 7: My last act as president This entire run was captured on the 30th of November, the first birthday of the Tokimemo LP! Wow, time flies. I'll try and knock this whole thing out by Christmas. So, without further ado, welcome back to Tokimemo 2! This run, we're going to be seeing a whole lot of... Akai Homura  Thanks to a tip earlier in the thread, I had to go back and redo Goon2's childhood for one more Homura event. Please assume that all other events from Raising the Flags of Childhood happened as usual, and this gets added to day 4: 1992/3/30: Justice is served  The new event requires Goon to go to the candy store while Homura lurks nearby. It's very easy to miss this event if you're not on the ball - child Miyuki spends more time at the candy store than this mystery tomboy does, and Miyuki's event takes priority. It took a couple of resets to get things just right.  Goon: (I wanna eat some Super Soldier Dragon chocolate.)  Goon: I should buy some. Goon: Yay! I got the big prize! The Super Soldier Dragon Belt!  Punk: That's a nice little toy you got there, kid. Punk: I want that too! Goon: Hey, this is mine! Punk: Mine now! Goon: HEY! Gimme my Dragon Belt back! Punk: Haha, if you really want it back, just try and take it. Boy: DRAGON KIIIIIIIICK!  Punk: Augh! drat little brat! Boy: Haha, take that!  Boy: This is yours, right? Goon: Wow, thanks!  Boy: If you can't take care of yourself, you'll just make more work for Super Soldier Dragon! Goon: O, okay! Boy: Later! This is totally not going to come up later. Nuh-uh. The standard opening  If you want a refresher on how the opening sequence of Tokimemo 2 goes, please refer to Chapter 1: Homecoming.  Screenshot of Bakuretsuzan included not because he says anything different this time around, but because it's so nice to have an awesome principal and not a creepy chairman.  This run, Goon joins the student council! This is the fastest way to meet Homura - not because she's in at student council, because that would require  , but because it raises the Stress stat like nothing else in the game. Failing at the Student Council activity is worth a whopping 3 Stress per day.  And even succeeding at it is worth 2 Stress! On the plus side, it raises General Knowledge and Guts like nobody's business, and that's good because Homura's ending will require a fit and brave Goon - 120+ Sports and 120+ Guts. The high Stress is great for meeting Homura, since it causes the event where Goon oversleeps and is late for class. It took a year to meet that requirement in the first run. It took until May 6th in this run. 5/6: Akai Homura, on the scene. Homura's introduction is copied from the previous character poll, because it's still fun to read. It's even funnier when you realize that Goon is a member of the student council in this run, so if Homura ever showed up to her own drat meetings, she'd know who Goon was already.  Goon: Crap, I knew that sleeping in was a bad idea. Goon: Whew, looks like I'll barely make it. Homura: Hold it right there! Goon: ??? Homura: Whenever evil infests this world, the forces of justice will arise! Goon: Wh, what?  Homura: The heavens call! Homura: The earth cries out! Homura: The crowd roars! Homura: All calling on me to defeat evil! Homura: Shazam! Homura: You face the Student Body President of Hibikino High School: Akai Homura!!! Goon: ... Goon: Crap, that's the bell! Homura: Tardiness is against the rules, you know. Goon: Whose fault do you think it is that I'm late? Goon: Besides, aren't you late too?  Homura: I, I'll be fine. I'm the president! Goon: ... Homura: Anyway, that's just how it is. Bye! Goon: What the hell was that?  Akai Homura Birthday: July 18th Sign: Cancer Blood type: B Height: 149 cm Club: Student council Memo: The student body president. Her presence will even silence crying children. She eats, she sleeps, she plays around. Due to a quirk of the calendar, Homura has one of the most difficult to achieve events in Tokimemo 2. Year 1 is the only time in the game calendar that her birthday falls on a weekend, so you have a little over 2 months to get her to like you enough to invite you inside. It's not really worth killing myself over, though, so I'll leave it for another time I'm feeling masochistic enough to get the RNG to force the Homura meeting on the earliest possible date (5/1). 5/11: Kaedeko shows up  As the baseball character, Kaedeko shows up because Goon's Guts stat is skyrocketing after his stint in the student council. Because she moves away in year 2, it's really easy to ignore her for the rest of the game, so that's pretty much that for her. 5/16: The first date invitation  Goon: Hello, is this Akai-san's house? Homura: Yup, that's right. Goon: Ah, Akai-san? It's Fudou. Homura: Oh, it's you. You called during the good part of Go-Driller, so keep it short. Goon: Say...  Goon: Wanna go to the arcade on the 23rd? Homura: Yeah! Anywhere that's fun is okay by me! Homura's dialogue takes a long, long time to change. For about two years, she's either watching Go-Driller and wants to go back to watching it, or she's in the middle of eating and doesn't want her food to get cold. Her dialogue for declining dates is basically "Sounds boring, so no. Bye!" until she's well and fully in love, in which case she says "I don't really feel like it, so I'll pass." On the one hand, it's nice because Homura pretty much never hits the permanent blush stage or the "is that a facial tic, Saki?" point. On the other hand, it makes it really hard to gauge your status with her. 5/17: The hits keep coming  Since the Student Council raises the General Knowledge stat, there's also no avoiding Miyuki in a Homura run. This is going to escalate quickly. 5/23: Games with Homura  Goon: (Did I get here too early? Akai-san isn't here yet.) Homura: My bad, I was watching TV. Goon: I just got here too. Let's get going. This line also doesn't change for about 2 years of game time.  Homura: I've been looking forward to coming to the arcade today. Goon: I figured you'd like it here. Homura: Of course! Let's play everything we can.  Homura: Where'd you go? I couldn't see you. Option 1: I was playing a round of that new fighting game. Option 2: I was playing a puzzle game against another girl. Option 3: I was playing a racing game that car fans would love. Even though the fighting game isn't the good answer, I picked it once just to see what it looks like.  Goon: I was playing a round of that new fighting game. Homura: Jeez, let me play too! Where's that machine? Play me! Goon: (I didn't make a very good impression.)  Goon: I was playing a racing game that car fans would love. Homura: A racing game?! Where is it? Take me there! Goon: (Looks like I made a great impression!) 6/5: The year 1 sports festival  Don't worry, Goon. You're gonna have to work out to win Homura over, so next year you'll probably be pretty strong. 6/13: Karaoke with Homura  She's wearing a shirt with rolled-up sleeves that has the kanji for "naked" on it. I feel like this is the point where I note that one of Homura's fan nicknames is 漢前, which roughly translates to "Manly Man."  Homura: We're gonna sing our guts out today! Goon: You're really into this, Akai-san. Homura: Hell yeah. I'm gonna sing until I pass out. Let's get in there. Goon: Okay.  Homura: What're you gonna sing? Option 1: The kind of enka that will make your soul shake, of course. Option 2: Hmm, maybe some hard rock? Option 3: The latest idol pop song, of course.  Goon: The kind of enka that will make your soul shake, of course. Homura: Can you sing without putting out a candle flame? Homura: I hope you can show me something at least that impressive. Goon: (I made a pretty good impression.) Homura's most likely referring to a very famous commercial from the '80s that featured folk/enka singer Kanazawa Akiko, where she sings a song while holding a candle in front of her without blowing out the candle. It's pretty impressive vocal control, and sadly I can't find the video online anywhere. Here's the image from Kanazawa Akiko's official blog, though:  6/25: Hikari's birthday  Hikari's birthday passes the same way it always does, with a lot of hope in her eyes and a silent apology on my part. 6/27: Date 3, roller coaster  Homura: That was super fun. Homura: Roller coasters are the best, right? Option 1: It was fun, but kind of scary. Option 2: I haven't ridden one in a while, so it was really scary. Option 3: Right! Wanna get in line again?  Homura: Yeah, let's ride! Goon: (Looks like I made a great impression!) 7/11: Date 4, the arcade again  Homura: What game do you recommend? Option 1: The punching machine. Option 2: A 3D fighting game. Option 3: The quiz game. As much as I love Quiz Magic Academy in real life, this is unfortunately not the right answer for Homura.  Goon: The punching machine. Homura: Ooh, that's a good one. Homura: Loser buys lunch, okay? Goon: (Looks like I made a great impression!) By general consensus of the fandom, Homura is one of the manliest characters in Tokimemo history - and this includes the Girl's Side games. 7/12-7/16: Midterms Goon: Eh, not bad.  85th: Sakaki Takumi 97th: Hinomoto Hikari 103rd: Hokari Jun'ichirou 134th: Minazuki Kotoko 138th: Fudou Gunma 184th: Sakura Kaedeko 192nd: Kotobuki Miyuki 258th: Akai Homura Surprisingly, Homura actually passed two tests. This is probably the high point of her academic career. 7/18: Homura's birthday  Goon: (Oh yeah, today's Akai-san's birthday.) Goon: I should get her a present. Goon: (What should I get her?) Option 1: Sneakers Option 2: A heavy bag Option 3: A handbag Pick the manliest present for Homura and you can't go wrong!  Homura: Huh? What're you doing here? Goon: It's your birthday, isn't it? I got you a present, Akai-san. Homura: Nyahahaha, I was waiting for this. Goon: Then you should open it up now.  Homura: Wahahaha, this is awesome. Homura: This is the best, you're the first person who's ever given me this kind of present. Goon: (She looks really happy about the present.) 7/29: Date 5: Ennichi  Goon: (Is Akai-san getting here soon?) Homura: You got here early, bud. Goon: I just got here too. Homura: Yeah? Well, it doesn't matter. Let's have some fun! Homura's wearing the traditional dress of a (usually male) festival worker, with a happi bearing the name of the Akai Orchards and sarashi underneath.  Homura: Maaaaan, festivals are awesome, right? Goon: Yeah, they seem like your kind of thing. Homura: drat right! I love fights and festivals more than three sq... Homura: Well, I love them about as much as I love three square meals a day. Goon: I'm glad I called you out to something you like. Homura: Yeah, it's fine by me if we do something like this every day! Homura: Ooh! Goon: So, where should we sta--  Goon: Where'd you go?!  At this point, the festival music gets louder and you can hear Homura's exclamations of glee as part of the soundtrack, full of the usual shouts that taiko drummers make in time with the beat.  Homura: I feel way better now. Goon: You really do get into the spirit, don't you. Homura: I told you that already, you weirdo. Goon: (I know, but...) Homura: So, what now? Goon: Goldfish scooping! Homura: Sweeeet, nice pick. It's my turn after you, got it?   Unlike the other girls, who offer encouragement while you play the goldfish mini-game, Homura keeps shouting "You're holding it wrong! No, you're supposed to do it like this!" To her credit, she also cheers harder than anyone when you do well.  Homura: You did it! Aaaawesome. Goon: (Looks like I made a pretty good impression.)  Homura: That was fun. Homura: That's the way it should always be. Homura: Anyway, let's walk back together halfway. This is as close as we're going to get to a progress marker with Homura for another year. 8/16-8/21: Summer camp I guess that for the student council, summer camp is a little more like an in-service week of meetings and committees, which is pretty much the definition of hell for Homura. 8/16: The first day  Goon: (Summer camp starts today!) Goon: (Ugh, this is all Akai-san's fault. She keeps letting all the work pile up...)  Homura: Yo. Summer camp starts today, you better work hard. Goon: (Right back at you!) Goon: (Is what I want to say to her, at least.) In the supplemental material, they explain the backstory of how Homura became student body president. Bakuretsuzan caught her coming in late to the first day of school, so he slapped it on her as a kind of cruelly poetic punishment. As you can see, it doesn't exactly work very well. 8/19: The great escape, part 1  Student: Help! The president's escaped! Goon: What?! Everyone, split up and catch her! Goon: Now, where could Akai-san have gone? Option 1: Search the school cafeteria Option 2: Search the classroom Option 3: Search the principal's office Bakuretsuzan's office sounds like the most likely hiding place for her.  Goon: Hmm? Hey, over there!  Goon: AUGH! Goon: (She got away...) Now do you understand why the Student Council's limit break is called Stress Unleashed/Stress Rampage? Next time: The school of the Undefeated of the East! The winds of the king! 
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vibratingsheep posted:Meanwhile, here's the transation of Mizuki's ending that I promised: Is that... is that Goro hiding there in the corner of that ending select screen?! 
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Dec 3, 2014 12:05
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vibratingsheep posted:Next time: The school of the Undefeated of the East! The winds of the king! Oh, so I linked to that G Gundam video one playthrough too early. drat. If she is Master Asia, though, I can only hope the relationship reaches this level eventually: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwXB7d5QTrw
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Dec 3, 2014 15:20
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vibratingsheep posted:Goon: The kind of enka that will make your soul shake, of course. What I think Goon looks like: 
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Dec 3, 2014 15:56
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Bifauxnen posted:Is that... is that Goro hiding there in the corner of that ending select screen?! Yep. It's a friendship/consolation ending, so don't get too weirded out by it. DoubleDonut posted:What I think Goon looks like: Man, I should play Yakuza again.
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I had no idea Homura was so amazing.  The super manliness combined with her being super short is really funny.
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vibratingsheep posted:
I didn't know that Homura was also Kamen Rider Stronger. Also I love how McMan Goon-kun becomes in this run due to his outrageous guts and sports stats. Too bad we never get to see his limit break in action due to sheep being unable to fight random punks 
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Dec 4, 2014 10:32
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vibratingsheep posted:In other news, given the pictographic nature of the language and the subject matter at hand, the Chairman has technically sent a picture of a cock to a high school student. Can we arrest him? If there was a character like Homura in Girl's Side it would be AMAZING. She's quickly becoming my favorite Tokimeki character
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I'd like Homura a lot more if her default expression in dates wasn't  It just really doesn't fit everything else, and it kind of grates.
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