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There has to be an epilogue, right? They wouldn't just let it end with "oh, huh, I was lied to. Welp, here's to the future of connecting hearts and minds or whatever.", right?
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Haifisch posted:There has to be an epilogue, right? They wouldn't just let it end with "oh, huh, I was lied to. Welp, here's to the future of connecting hearts and minds or whatever.", right? TheMcD posted:...now, of course, you already figured that couldn't quite be it. Well, one thing I didn't see anybody point out is that we spent all that time in Route After and Route Before chasing down those friendship scenes, and it was explicitly pointed out they were for getting extra scenes in the epilogue. I don't feel like we've seen much of that yet.
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Haifisch posted:There has to be an epilogue, right? They wouldn't just let it end with "oh, huh, I was lied to. Welp, here's to the future of connecting hearts and minds or whatever.", right?
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Jun 3, 2017 08:40
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It's less of an Epilogue and more of a coda/denouement at this point though.
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BenRGamer posted:Edit: Do you still get this ending if you picked poorly on the earlier 'Erase Watase's Memories Later' choice? You don't. The necessities for the best ending are 1) going in for the deep mind probe with everybody (which is checked at the choice before this one when you set everybody to maximum), and 2) making the right choice during "Partner" (which is checked during this choice when you set everybody to maximum).
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ASTERISK: 09/19/2030, 12:43 So this officially brings us into the real epilogue, which I guess the game classifies as different enough to the rest to require another bible quote.  Three days after the incident. At the ''White Tiger Gate'', one of the gates that surrounded Rokumei City,  There were circles beneath her eyes, and her expression also revealed the slightest hints of exhaustion. But a fierce will shone in her eyes. --It wasn't long before she heard the sound of a car engine driving towards her from the other side. The car passed through the gate, then drove up next to the woman and stopped. It was a red French sedan. The driver's door opened, revealing a woman in a suit.  ♪ BGM: The Brave Decision ♫ The woman quickly replied to Ena's greeting.  Thank you for taking the trouble to come here, Commissioner Tsubakiyama.The woman-- Miyoko Tenkawa-- had received a call from Ena and waited for her to arrive at the city gate. Not to be outdone by Miyoko, Ena's face looked just as exhausted. But anyone could see that her eyes matched Miyoko's in intensity.  It's been a long time since we've met in person, hasn't it? How are things on your end? Dealing with the whole aftermath without sleep or rest is starting to catch up to me. I thought so... You look quite worn out. Oh no, this is nothing... It's a trivial matter compared to the suffering those children have been through. ... Incidentally, if you don't mind me asking, how are they doing...? Please rest assured. Your son and everyone else are in the custody of the ESP Bureau-- Their injuries are currently being treated at a safe place. Thank goodness... and thank you. No, it's only a matter of course. Though the situation has gotten much worse as a result of how slow we at the ESP Bureau were to act. Don't be ridiculous... When you get down to it, this incident was entirely our responsibility, and by extension, my own. You see, I had considered trying to save the test subjects, but in the end, I could just never bring myself to act.Miyoko looked down in shame when she said that. ...And in the end... one of them never made it out alive... ...You mean Ms. Nagisa, don't you? Yes... I may not have been in charge of her, but even so-- I had hoped that I could someday let her go free into the outside world along with Yuuri and Yui.Miyoko gritted her teeth. Ena took her hand and spoke. Professor... I know how you feel. But the time for regrets will have to wait for later. Now's not the time. There is much we have to do, after all. ...You're right.Miyoko gripped Ena's hand back and spoke. To avenge Nagisa and the others. And to ensure closure for everyone whose lives were trampled on or snuffed out along the way--Suddenly, Miyoko heard more cars approaching from beyond the city gate. There wasn't just one or two of them. Over ten cars filled with members of the ESP Bureau passed through the gates and invaded Rokumei City. --Let's begin. It's time to clean up this city. Yes.The women then looked to the city. Spread out before them was the townscape of the government designated top-secret city swirling with deceit and malice.  had sparked a worldwide phenomenon. And with that, the many incidents that had occurred and been covered-up over the last sixteen years had all been brought to light one after another, starting with the truth behind LABO. Now that they couldn't return to Rokumei City, Natsuhiko and the others were spread out all over the country after the incident to elude their pursuers' eyes. They all then set out on all sorts of new ventures.       Chaos reigned through society for a while, but it gradually calmed down-- And peace began to return to the world... --These are fragments of the memories... that took place over that year.
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Unforgettable: 09/28/2030, 13:30 And so this is what we went through all the friendship scenes for. These upcoming chapters will be telling us stories from the year after the incident at LABO, each centering around one of the female characters from the nine main characters - Watase getting scenes with Ena, Kazami and Jun; and Natsuhiko getting scenes with Mashiro, Salyu and Yuuri. So, let's get going! ♪ BGM: Anxious Times of Rokumei City ♫ --Watase turned himself over to the police after escaping LABO. Kazami and Jun tried to stop him, but he wouldn't hear a word of it. He figured nothing would change unless he was officially tried by the law... 12 days passed since then. Watase, whose name was replaced with the designation ''Number 0087'', waited in his cell at a detention center for the day of his trial to arrive.  (... drat, I'm bored.)Watase sighed in his single-man cell set aside for political prisoners. With no one to talk to, he had nothing to do until his trial date. He at least did some muscle training to kill the time, but it wasn't like he could do that all day long. (Is it time for my trial yet...?)Just as he thought that, he heard the voice of the prison guard calling from outside. Prison Guard: --#87, you have a visitor. A visitor? For me?It was probably Kazami, or perhaps Jun. At any rate, the security guard escorted Watase to the visitor's room. Waiting for him there was--  ♪ BGM: Achiever / Theme of Ena ♫ It's been a while, Captain Kasasagi. Teach...Now that was someone Watase hadn't expected to see. What's wrong? What'd you come all the way here for? Now that's a cold greeting. I came here because I wanted to see you, and this is the thanks I get? ... Sorry, that was a joke. The truth is that there's something I want to discuss with you. And what would that be? I was wondering if you'd help us out with our investigation. --Essentially, it's a kind of plea-bargaining. Japan has no plea-bargaining system, but you can achieve a similar result with the application of multiple trial-related systems. I see...Watase pondered the matter once he'd heard Ena's side of the story. He had no guilt about ''selling out his comrades''. Now that he knew it was Q's indiscriminate acts of destruction that had sent everyone's lives off track, he too wished for the organization's elimination. Well? Doesn't sound bad, does it? Yeah, you've got that right. But there's one thing that bothers me-- Why are you going so far for me? Huh? I'm pretty much a nobody in the overall organization. Your investigation would probably proceed just fine without my help. So why are you going out of your way to make a deal with me? Good question... Well, there are several reasons. But I'd have to say it's because I wanted to do something with you again. Huh?Ena smiled at Watase's confused response.    I never want to go through another experience like that ever again. And yet for some reason... I remember the events of that day a little fondly. ... ...Hey, you know what I think, Captain Kasasagi? I believe it was thanks to you that I didn't end up running away in fear. You were powerless and had no memories, yet you worked your hardest for everyone else. Seeing you like that is what gave me the courage I needed... ...I see...He thought back to that day. He didn't remember it fondly at all.  All of those were crosses he had to bear. But in spite of all that-- (There is one thing I remember fondly...) The other ''Watase'' who had vanished once he got his memories back. That man had been justice incarnate.  He didn't hesitate for a moment, no matter what stood in his way. That man was probably gone forever. If that man had been a radiant light, then would that make the current Watase a dark shadow? (... No.)Watase clenched his fists with that thought. He felt the flame in his chest that had sputtered out in the detention center roar to life once again. ...We're going to start a fight against the 'malice' that lurks in society. Q isn't our only enemy. We're planning to expose the Rokumei City government, LABO, and all manner of BC-related criminal activity. It'll probably be another rough and arduous battle. But if we have you with us... then I have a feeling we'll be able to pull through and emerge as the victors in the end. Or maybe I'm just weak?Ena said that with a self-deprecating laugh. But Watase answered clearly. No, you're strong. Believe me, you're far stronger than the likes of me. ...A faint tinge of red covered Ena's cheeks. She looked away and muttered something in a tiny voice. ...Could the suspension bridge effect still be going on? Hmm? You say something? Ah, no, nothing.Ena quickly glossed over what she'd been mumbling and looked Watase in the eye. ...Then let me hear your answer one more time. Captain Kasasagi, will you lend us your strength in our fight? Of course.Watase nodded and answered reassuringly. Time to go out to the battlefield once again. Together this time.Ena smiled happily when she heard that. Much like the smile of any normal girl--
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A midsummer night's dream: 08/07/2031, 08:00  ♪ BGM: Languid Hours of Rokumei City ♫ Prison Guard: --And don't you ever come back, you hear? But of course. ...Thanks for all your help.Watase deeply bowed his head when he said that... Then turned around and walked out into the outside world for the first time in about a year. He took a great deep breath. Wheeeew... fresh air really does taste the best.That line was just as cliched as the guards had been, but he was only being half serious. Well then... what to do now...?He was glad he was finally out, but he didn't have a place to stay the night. The plan had been for Ena to pick him up and take him to his new temporary residence-- But she was nowhere to be found. (Did something come up...?)Just as he thought that, a voice called out to him from behind. ???: Watase. ...Watase turned around in surprise to see--  ♪ BGM: Loyalist / Theme of Tachibana ♫ None other than Kazami standing there. Kazami... why are you here...? Ms. Tsubakiyama told me you were being released today. What?Ena was being far too considerate. She'd gone ahead and arranged for this even though Watase hadn't asked for it-- Wait... more importantly, is it okay for you to even be here!? What do you mean? Aren't you being targeted by the press, or all sorts of examination authorities, or whatever?Kazami was currently one of the few Ability Level 6 Communicators in all of Japan. Though she was keeping that a secret from the world, she was also one of the victims of the LABO incident. Watase had heard from Ena that she'd been living a secluded life, just like Natsuhiko and the others. That's why she'd never come to visit Watase in prison, and why he thought he'd never see her again... You realize what kinds of articles they'll write if they find out you've met up with someone who literally just got out of prison? I don't care. I can't let you act that way. Even the ESP Bureau's keeping an eye on-- Didn't you hear me? I just said I don't care.The force in Kazami's voice discouraged him from speaking further. Watase swallowed what he had been about to say and watched silently.  Because... I've been waiting for this day for a long time.Watase just then noticed that her eyes were brimming with tears. ...Kazami. You don't know just how much I missed you, do you? First you suddenly break up with me two years ago, then I finally learned the reason why after a year of waiting... And the moment I thought we could get a fresh start together, you disappear again... I've had it up to here with your selfishness! ! I finally meet you again for the first time in a year, and what do I get? No words of comfort, just the cold shoulder! The ESP Bureau and the media can go to hell for all I care! None of that matters to me! You met with Ms. Tsubakiyama all the time, yet you never sent me a single letter! Ah, well... I'm sorry about that.A year of pent up emotions from Kazami came shooting out of her mouth all at once. Watase was stunned by the look on her face. He'd never seen that kind of expression from her ever before. Besides, don't you remember our promise!? Don't you remember what you said back when we kissed in the engine room!? You said 'let's go for a walk through that park again if we make it out of here', remember!? O-of course I do! I remember, but--Watase's face suddenly grew dead serious as he tried to calm Kazami. ...Don't you get it, Kazami? I'm an ex-convict. What's worse, I'm the terrorist who destroyed LABO, and from Q's perspective, I'm a traitor. There are probably guys in the Rokumei City government and Q who hate my guts. Some probably even want me dead. You could never be happy being with someone like me. You idiot. Do you really think a wimpy little threat like that is all it'll take to get me to leave you? 'Wimpy'... are you... I've grown strong, you know. I spent three months in tears after losing Nagisa again... But I was able to overcome that even without you around. I'm no longer the kind of woman who'll just keep waiting for you. From now on, I'm sticking with you no matter how much you protest.Kazami stared Watase dead in the eye. There was indeed a strong light in her eyes, but-- (... There's that part about her where she pushes herself too far.)Watase knew that. Kazami was probably under the surveillance of BC officials throughout Japan. Just like Natsuhiko and the others were. He didn't expect there to be any woman who could live under that kind of pressure all by herself. Yet she pushed all that aside, went to see Watase, and bared these feelings to him for the first time in her life. Watase felt heartfelt respect for her resolve. ...I'm sorry, Kazami. I'm sorry I kept you waiting for a year. I'll keep my promise.♪ BGM: Convergence ♫ Watase said that, then looked at Kazami. --She was no ordinary woman. She was a Level 6 Communicator who had once hated Watase enough to want him dead. Neither of them knew if she'd one day become N-ified. Perhaps she would turn into an uncontrollable monster. But despite that-- Watase wanted to respond to her feelings earnestly. ...However, I'm not going to suggest we start dating again. Huh...!? I don't want you to be my girlfriend.Watase said that, walked up to Kazami-- And embraced her. Kazami, will you marry me? ...The woman in his arms gasped. Before long, she gave him the biggest, most relieved smile he had ever seen from her. --I will.
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Aaaaw. I know we're gonna get more stuff involving everyone else, and nothing against them, but I kinda wish that scene with Kazami and Watase was the note we left off on.
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I'll be there for you: 09/16/2031, 11:50 ♪ BGM: Languid Hours of Rokumei City ♫ --It had been exactly one year since the incident at LABO-- Watase and Kazami visited Rokumei City together. There was something important they had to take care of there. But there was somewhere they stopped at beforehand. It was the Rokumei City Central Fire Station-- Watase and Kazami's former workplace.  You don't think she's on a dispatch, do you?Kazami said that worryingly as she looked at the front gate of the fire station. Watase smiled wryly and answered her. Of course not. Perhaps the Commander's just keeping her tied up.Watase and Kazami had planned to meet Jun at this spot today. They were going to take care of their business here together with Jun. That said, Jun had work today, so she said she could only get out during lunch break. And right at that moment--  ♪ BGM: Challenger / Theme of Jun ♫ They saw Jun rushing out of the fire station. Oh, Moribe! Heya! Long time no see, guys!Jun ran up to them and gave them a broad grin. You sure are looking well, Jun. drat straight... at least, that's what I'd like to say, but I'm in a big jam. You see, we're kinda understaffed here at Sirius, seeing how two members died in the line of duty while two others resigned. ...I see.Watase felt pain run through his heart at those words. Ah, no need to get down about it. The Commander and the others were sad and confused at first... But we're now all completely back on our feet and working our asses off to rebuild Sirius. I've been leading the squad as the famous woman who survived 'Sirius' Longest Day'.Tips posted:TIP: Sirius' Longest Day Wow, I can see why they'd rely on you.Everyone in the fire department had come to call the dispatch to LABO ''Sirius' Longest Day'', though the details had apparently become a bit exaggerated over time. Having lived to tell the tale had also brought a huge boost to Jun's career. Jun then suddenly broke out into a knowing smirk. By the way, I heard the big news, Captain~ You finally tied the knot with Sis, huh? Mmph... you knew about that? Of course she did. She was the first one I told. So how'd you pop the question to her? C'mon, spill those deets, Captain! Oh wait, you're not the 'Captain' anymore, huh. What should I call you now? Whatever you like. How about just 'Kasasagi' or something? But wouldn't that name apply to Sis too? Seeing as how she's now 'Kazami Kasasagi' and all that. Then what do you think? Good question. Hmm, I know, I'll call you-- 'Bro'! B-Bro!? Well yeah? I mean, your Sis' husband, so that makes you Bro, right? Bro, huh... Not sure I can get behind that one. Plus, I'm not sure about getting such an old little sister at this point in life either... I don't see the problem with it, dear. Marrying me means that you're related to Jun as well now, right? She's right, Bro. Just accept it already!Watase found himself instinctively wincing in the face of their combined assault. ...Ah, fine, I get it! Call me whatever you want, okay! Roger that! Then as your new little sister, you gotta call me 'Jun' from now on. No more 'Moribe'. What a bossy little sister you are! Fine, whatever!Jun and Kazami smiled at Watase's words. Watase shook his head in exasperation. Jun then asked him another question. By the way, Bro, how do you plan on supporting Sis now? You got a job? Yeah. Though after being at the core of such a huge incident, it's pretty much impossible for me to get a normal job. I've decided to join the ESP Bureau under Teach's instruction. The ESP Bureau? Wait, you mean you're gonna be a Communicator commissioner? That's right. After all, my wife is a Level 6 Communicator. Having your husband as the commissioner in charge of you is a big load off your mind, right? Yes. He'll be observing me and protecting me from now on. We'll be right by each other's sides for the rest of our lives. I see... Then that means you won't be going back to Sirius, huh? ...Those words hit too close to home. When he saw the lonely look on Jun's face, Watase answered her in a calm voice. ...We can't.It was impossible for them to be civil servants of Rokumei City. Watase's position had clearly changed ever since that incident. He couldn't go back to his past, nor his old workplace, no matter how attached he was to either of them. ...I still fondly remember the days we spent here from time to time. Me too...Kazami also looked at the station as she said that. Watase had worked at that place for many years ever since he succeeded Wataru's dying wish and became a firefighter. He kept plunging into near certain death over and over again to save lives and protect others' futures. That desire still lived within him. It would never fade away even now that he'd changed jobs-- ...Hey, Jun. I'm no longer a rescue worker... But I still plan to work on protecting others. I may not be working with you anymore, but my feelings remain unchanged.Those words brought a smile to Jun's face-- ...Yeah, I know.--and she dove into Watase's chest.  ...Jun?Jun squeezed out her voice after Watase called her name. ...Hey, Captain, Lieutenant... Even if you guys have left Sirius... Even if you're living somewhere far away-- We'll always be squadmates. We shared the same meals, saved each other's butts, and hugged the border of life and death time and time again. Yes, that makes us...--The word ''squadmates'' alone could not encompass all of that. Nor the word ''buddies''. No, they were far more important to each other than anyone else in the whole world. That made them a precious-- ... family, right? Yeah, that's the word! She then broke into a relieved smile, as if a vast weight had been lifted from her shoulders. Let's keep doing our best from here on out, Bro! You guys will always have a place to come home to here, you know. Just drop on by if anything happens, okay? Yeah, of course. I'll drop by over again and again to get a glimpse of my cute little sister's face.Watase said that, then rustled his hand through Jun's hair. A joyous smile came to her as she allowed herself to get lost in that sensation...
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BOYS AND GIRLS: 04/01/2031, 18:30 ♪ BGM: Helper / Theme of Mashiro ♫ --After the incident, Natsuhiko and the others-- Had been living in a certain place in Hokkaido, with lodging provided by the ESP Bureau under Ena's guidance. They spent their days hiding from the media and the Rokumei City government, away from their hometown. One day, around half a year after they had begun living that way, Natsuhiko and Mashiro talked in the lodging hallway...   --Man, I guess I've completely gotten used to this kinda lifestyle, y'know? Yeah, but we had no idea how things were going to turn out at first.Natsuhiko spoke as he drank his milk coffee. We don't have any living inconveniences, and the ESP Bureau people are all nice too. It is kinda scary how you can hear gunshots every now and then, though.--They were lodged at a training facility for ESP Bureau members. The lodging was adjacent to a shooting range and a martial arts dojo. This was apparently where Ena had trained her marksmanship when she joined the Bureau. But still, it's already been half a year since we came here, huh... We should've already been juniors in high school by now, huh. You think we'll have to repeat a grade? It'll be okay. Ms. Ena said she'd pull some kind of strings to make sure we moved up. And it's not like we've fallen behind in our studies either, so it's okay. I see...Since Ena was an official of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, she could probably manage to pull it off. But Natsuhiko was just a little anxious. Once this secluded life ended and they returned to Rokumei City, could they return to their previous lives? ...Hey, Mashiro? Have you given any thought as to what comes next? Huh? What's this all of a sudden? Well, even if we do get to go back to Rokumei City one day after all this is over-- Can we really live peacefully now that we know so much about what goes on in the dark side of society? I've been at a total loss as for what comes next for me... Hmm, let's see...Mashiro thought for a little bit before answering tentatively. ...Well, it's going to be along time from now, but... The thing is, I actually got an invitation from Ms. Ena. She asked if I wanted to join the ESP Bureau after I graduated. Huh...? The ESP Bureau currently has next to no commissioners who can use empathy, apparently. If I became a commissioner, it'd make the ESP Bureau's work much easier. I might be able to prevent repeats of the September 16 incident, or the kidnapping of Communicators like Yuuri, right? Right... but will you take up the offer? I still don't know yet... I've been thinking maybe I wanna try and do it. ...!Natsuhiko gasped. He hadn't received such an invitation. Perhaps the reason Ena didn't ask him was because he was a Senses Sympathy user. Communicators who could use Senses Sympathy were always in danger of N-ification. Using BC for work would only double that danger. That was Natsuhiko's guess as to why only Mashiro was given the offer. ...What kind of work does a commissioner do? I'm not sure about the particulars, but it'd probably involve investigating BC-related incidents with Ms. Ena, wouldn't it? And then maybe inspecting all the government designated top-secret Cities or maybe pretending to be a teacher. Then that means you'll be living far away from us, huh... ...Maybe. But that doesn't mean we'll never see each other again. Sounds like it's your kind of thing. It probably is. I do love that kind of stuff. A beautiful commissioner girl, flying all around the nation protecting people from the dark side of society... Sounds badass, huh? Well, 'I don't know if I'm out out for this whole ally of justice gig'-- 'But if there are people in trouble, I want to help them out', right?Tips posted:TIP: BeyoBEYO urban legend Yeah, yeah. That's exactly it.That was a line from Mashiro's most beloved work of fiction. After hearing it over and over again, Natsuhiko had it memorized himself. Well, it'll be just a teensy bit sad having to leave you after you finally came to understand my hobbies. Well, it's still all in the future, anyway. ...As Mashiro spoke, Natsuhiko thought he detected a hint of anxiety in her voice. (It might all be in the future... but there's no way she'd be completely calm about taking up such dangerous work.)After having that thought, Natsuhiko looked Mashiro in the eye and spoke. Okay, Mashiro. If you do become a commissioner, then we'll go with you.♪ BGM: Words of Healing ♫ Huh? I like that sort of thing too. Besides-- That means we'll be able to continue that 'journey of justice' we always talked about in the past, right? ...!Mashiro's eyes widened at those words. Natsuhiko recalled a conversation he once had with her.    ...Then why don't we go on a 'journey of justice' together? Ah, I'm not sure what that means, but it sounds good! Let's do it, let's do it! I know, right? We'll get a buncha bad guys. We'll punish the evil health care center, too. But in that case, it looks like we've got a lot of enemies ahead of us... So we need more allies to help us, don't we? Hahah, it really would be tough for just the two of us, huh.--Natsuhiko thought to himself as he watched that smile of hers. If only this journey could continue forever instead of ending when they got home. He felt like he could walk like this anywhere so long as Mashiro was with him--  But now, we're different. We have so many more people on our side now. Yuuri, and Salyu, and Prof. Tsubakiyama... So we can definitely have a true journey of justice for sure this time. I can go anywhere as long as I'm with you... as long as I'm with everyone... Don't you feel the same way, Mashiro?After she heard those words, a complicated look formed on Mashiro's face for a moment-- But then she nodded with a smile across her entire face. --Yeah!
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SUMMER IN A DAY: 07/20/2031, 20:05 ♪ BGM: Individualist / Theme of Louise ♫ --One day, about three months after he had talked with Mashiro about the future-- Natsuhiko spoke with Salyu in the lodging courtyard.  Stargazing was apparently Salyu's hobby. She had invited Yuuri and Mashiro occasionally too.  Salyu, are you having fun? Yes. The sky changes with time, and the constellations change with the seasons. Quite interesting. I see. That is interesting.The more Salyu invited him to go stargazing, the more Natsuhiko became interested in the stars. He started to consider buying a telescope when Salyu then whispered. ...Remember, Natsuhiko? Hmm? How we once looked at the night sky together like this, and I talked about how Yuuri's, Mashiro's, and your names have something in common? Yeah, of course. Right after Salyu came to the Tenkawa household, she did indeed say that.  Yes. But I've also noticed something else in common besides that. Huh? Look at those stars. Altair, Vega, and one more big star, right? Deneb, of the constellation Cygnus... Together, these three stars are called the Summer Triangle. Hmm? Hmmmm? That's a little bit of a stretch, don't you-- It's not a stretch. It's a solid commonality.Salyu spoke clearly and resolutely. She wasn't taking no for an answer. I-I see... you're right, that is a solid commonality. Yeah. It's almost like the Summer Triangle is a symbol of how strong your bonds are. I'm jealous. That leaves me out. J-jealous...? Um... What are you trying to get at...? As we lived this secluded life, I finally understood. There's something between you three that I can never get myself into... What? That's not true. The four of us are all friends-- No, not that. Then what? You three make a triangle. A love triangle. ...!Natsuhiko gasped. That was the first time he had ever heard Salyu talk about such a topic. Alice: Kyuu... Alice cried as if she had read Natsuhiko's bewilderment. W-well, okay, yeah, we might be in that kind of relationship, I guess-- but what do you mean you're jealous? Oh, I know! You'd feel bitter if Yuuri takes Mashiro away, right? No. I want to participate in your love triangle too. Wha...!? I still can't read the atmosphere. So I won't bother trying. I'll confess now. I love you too, Natsuhiko. !!!??Alice: Gyuehh--! Now Natsuhiko was completely taken by surprise. He knew there was a nonzero chance of that possibility, but still--! H-hold on, Salyu. I'm happy to hear that, but... But... why!? Let me be honest here. I'm not that popular a guy! No idea. Not sure why myself. Perhaps it's only because you were the first person of the opposite sex I came in contact with in the outside world. Perhaps it's like how baby birds go through imprinting. ...Ah, right. Right. No, no. That was a joke. She looked back to the sky and continued. ...There are many reasons. You said you were going to protect the entire city. Even though I had my hands full protecting just you two. I thought that was very cool. Huh...?Salyu spoke of fondly of her memory of Natsuhiko.  When you ran up to me even though your entire body was riddled with gunshot wounds, it made me so happy I could cry.   Natsuhiko, you're an amazing person. You're so cool and gentle. That's why I've fallen in love with you. ...Those are my reasons. End of discussion.Even in the twilight, Salyu's cheeks were visibly flushed as she finished speaking. Natsuhiko's cheeks were probably the same. He couldn't help but avert his eyes as he responded to such honest joy and embarrassment. Thank you, Salyu... I think you're quite a lovely girl too. I'm grateful, too. Thanks for always protecting me. So if you're ever in a pinch, I'll protect you too-- Forget that for now. More importantly, Natsuhiko, who do you choose? ...!♪ BGM: Ominous Ambience ♫ A sudden choice. Natsuhiko was terrified. Alice: Gyuuuu...! Alice let out a bizarre cry. The emotion it conveyed-- Fear. (There's no way to answer that without causing trouble...!)But regardless, Natsuhiko had to choose. The time to decide drew near. And his decision--! (... Wait...! There's no way I can just answer that question in this situation!)--was that he couldn't find the words he had to say. Even if he could find an answer, he didn't have the courage to vocalize it. So reluctantly and timidly, he told Salyu... I-I love you all...! That's... not going to cut it, is it? ...Indecisiveness will be the end of you. Ghh!Salyu elbowed Natsuhiko in the stomach. As he reeled in from the pain, Natsuhiko thought to himself. (I deserved that...)
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I forget, did Watase and Ena have a thing together one time?
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Mraagvpeine posted:I forget, did Watase and Ena have a thing together one time? Not prior to the LABO incident, but during the incident, Watase's general awesomeness and selflessness had Ena falling for him a bit, which was noticeable here and there.
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CirclMastr posted:It wouldn't be a proper visual novel without a harem ending. Nothing says "wholesome" like a four-way love triangle between you, your childhood friend and enabler, a woman whom you primarily know as a hallucination, and a fourteen-year-old girl who was kept locked up as a science experiment and test subject for >90% of her life.
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David Corbett posted:Nothing says "wholesome" like a four-way love triangle between you, your childhood friend and enabler, a woman whom you primarily know as a hallucination, and a fourteen-year-old girl who was kept locked up as a science experiment and test subject for >90% of her life. I mean, just because they're all ugly geese doesn't make it any less accurate.
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David Corbett posted:Nothing says "wholesome" like a four-way love triangle between you, your childhood friend and enabler, a woman whom you primarily know as a hallucination, and a fourteen-year-old girl who was kept locked up as a science experiment and test subject for >90% of her life. 
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If there's a 'finished Jun's friendship events but not Kazami's' epilogue where she gets romantic for Watase I am going to break chairs.
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Explosions posted:If there's a 'finished Jun's friendship events but not Kazami's' epilogue where she gets romantic for Watase I am going to break chairs. As far as I know, you only get the epilogues you finished friendship scenes for. Needless to say, since I missed all of Kazami's I was mildly confused by the end.
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THE LITTLE PRINCE: 09/15/2031, 19:16 ♪ BGM: Languid Hours of Rokumei City ♫ --One day, about a year after the incident-- The children returned to Rokumei City, their long life in seclusion over.  She was being cautious on the off chance that anyone shady was lurking just around the corner. ...Okay, looks like there aren't any suspicious characters around.The professor spoke as she surveyed her surroundings. Okay, everyone. Let's go. Yes ma'am.The kids were happy to finally be back in their hometown. After a short walk, they saw the house that they hadn't seen in a year. The Tenkawa residence... Everything about it is so nostalgic... Mm. I was only here a short week, but this house really is the place I belong. But still, it's already been a whole year, huh. I know what you mean~ It went by so quickly, didn't it? What were your thoughts on the past year, everyone? Well, it was fun. I got Salyu to teach me, so it was like a fun training camp every day. Thanks to her, I'm even good with all my weak subjects too. Though it doesn't really matter since I'm already set for my career. I was also able to further polish my martial arts technique with ESP Bureau staff. Looks like you've all achieved your own results, then. How about you, Yuuri? Oh yeah, Yuuri. You seemed to have kept to your room lately... Hm? Teehee... Actually, I finally achieved my own results as well. Hikorin, Mashiron, Salyu, Professor. These are presents from me.Yuuri reached into her bag and took out--  ♪ BGM: Peacemaker / Theme of Yuuri ♫ Scarves? I finished knitting enough for everyone yesterday. I knitted some in LABO too, but they all burned up in the explosion. Ah, now that you mention it... Perhaps that was because the real Yuuri had been knitting scarves as well.  Too bad I didn't make it in time for Tanabata, though. Tanabata? What use would scarves be in the summer... Ah.Once Natsuhiko caught Yuuri's implication, he looked up to the sky.  It was the same sky he looked up at 11 years ago. Seeing the stars reminded Natsuhiko of that night.  As the professor took them home, Natsuhiko and Yuuri looked up at the stars. At Orihime and Hikoboshi, separated by the Heavenly River. Those stars seemed to symbolize Yuuri and Natsuhiko... As Natsuhiko realized his own powerlessness, Yuuri smiled and said,  You see, even if those two stars are separated, they can meet each other once a year. And because they've made that promise, they're not sad.--Afterwards, they would be separated for real. And Yuuri would wait in that dark underground facility for her once-a-year rendezvous with Natsuhiko. Unaware of that future, he looked to her and said,  Huh? I'll never forget what happened today. I'll never forget looking at the stars with you.As he looked at her, he silently swore. --To one day go up to her. And protect her forever. (Once I grow up and get stronger... I swear I'll protect you, Yuuri...!) He finally saved Yuuri and brought her back home to this house. Natsuhiko took the hand knit scarf from Yuuri and said, Welcome home, Yuuri. It's great to be back!She answered with a bright smile. A smile outshining Orihime, the weaving princess in the night sky.
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Grand Epilogue: 09/16/2031, 09:16 Alright, so those were the extra epilogue scenes that you get from going through the friendship scenes back in Route After and Route Before. Now we're going on to the real epilogue. But before that, the game just dumps a whole bunch of tips right in our face, maybe because it couldn't find a good way to put these in during the regular story. So let's check those out. Tips posted:TIP: Q Tips posted:TIP: Communicator Tips posted:TIP: Shun Tenkawa Tips posted:TIP: Miyoko Tenkawa Tips posted:TIP: Seiji Dojima Tips posted:TIP: Kazuki Hiyama Alright, that was a whole bunch of poo poo. Now, let's move on to the actual epilogue. And now we have finally reached ''today''-- It's September 19, 2031, exactly one year after that incident.  That -I- have visited Rokumei City.   ♪ BGM: Rondo Carrousel (Instrumental Arrange) ♫ I slowly walk down the road as I feel that wind caress my cheeks. In my left hand is a bouquet. And in my right-- is the hand of the woman I love more than anything. The weather's so nice, isn't it...? Yeah, it's really calm and peaceful... The air never tasted this good in prison.I'm relishing in the freedom I've finally obtained from the bottom of my heart. I'm finally walking-- not under confinement, nor under someone else's control, but on my own two feet. I never thought I could be so grateful for something we all take for granted. I'll have to thank Teach for making sure I got released in time for today. That's true...Kazami casts her eyes downward. Her face from the side still looks as beautiful as ever. ...I know I just got out of prison, but I'm sorry for being so busy. A year's gone by and yet I still have lots to do. No, don't be sorry... I don't mind. I'm just happy that you're alive... and that you can live by my side. Kazami...Kazami and I look at each other. But-- right then, we hear a voice calling out to us from far up ahead. Geez, get a room, you guys!I look to find Jun staring at us. Hurry up or my lunch break's gonna end, you hear!? I'm not supposed to be here, so rapido! Whoa now, no need to rush. Not today of all days. I see you're as cheerful as always. What're you on about? It's -because- it's today that I wanna act cheerful.Our eyes widen at those words. ...That's true... Then I guess it's about time we go see her, don't you think? Yes. Yeah.We resume walking at those words. Our destination-- Rokumei Cemetery, located on the other side of the woods in the park. --Today's the anniversary of Nagisa's death. We overcame many obstacles just so we could visit her grave. And when we make our way to the Tachibana family grave, Nagisa's resting place--  Oh!We find two familiar faces. Oh my, someone's late. Oh, haven't seen you people in ages.It's Teach and old man Ukita. It looks like they got here before us and offered sticks of incense at Nagisa's grave. Ms. Tsubakiyama, Mr. Ukita! You came here too!? I apologize if we made you feel obliged to stop by at such a busy time... Don't worry, this is far more important than anything on my plate right now. That's right... and this marks my first full year of atonement.Teach and the old man smile as they say that. We return their smiles, then offer flowers to Nagisa's grave. ...But man, it's been ages since I've seen you guys~ What've you been up to? I reached out to Dr. Tenkawa after I was released from prison. We're currently gathering sympathizers to help us plan out the development of an ethically moral BC research facility. Like the PRC back in its days of yore. I've been going back and forth to six different government designated top-secret cities. Man, I'm so busy I feel like I'm gonna die. So similar problems really are going on in the other top-secret cities, aren't they? Not as bad as Rokumei City, but yeah. They more or less all have skeletons in their closets. ...There's also the matter of Q too, isn't there? It may look peaceful, but this country sure is full of problems, huh...Ena replied with a sigh in her voice. ...It takes a huge incident like this one to wake people up before they notice these problems, huh. Even if they sense there's a problem, they never go looking for it... And as society gets more complex, so too do its problems. And when more people get involved, their own individual circumstances and definitions of justice get tangled up, and eventually it becomes difficult to tell who's in the wrong.--Perhaps there really is some truth to that.  Whose fault was it that caused that insane incident-- the people running LABO, or Rokumei's city officials? Was it the fault of that pharmaceutical company that was business partners with LABO?   Perhaps ''Eishi Azumi'', the man who developed Alice's BC abilities, or ''Section Chief Tsubakiyama'', Teach's father who suggested the establishment of LABO, were also factors.  The malice of individuals may seem utterly trivial. But when one's malice spreads to others, it amplifies, then stagnates and decays. Sometimes it decays enough for the people in on the whole problem to not even notice it... ...But still, if there are problems, someone's gotta fix them, right? Indeed. But even if you know of a problem, it is difficult to build the courage to correct it. And sometimes, even those with that courage go about correcting the problems in decisively illegal ways.The old man and I exchange wry smiles. Kazami mutters sadly. ...If it takes the loss of others for people to finally realize that... Then will we be forced to keep losing all sorts of things in the future? ... If so, then does that mean... Nagisa's death was an inevitable part of that process? No chance in hell.I instantly answer Kazami's question. We must never assume it's 'inevitable' for there to be victims... Never. There are those who can't be forgiven. Every problem in this world has its own root cause. That's a fact. If many people are involved, then they should all take responsibility. Oh my, you're sounding rather full of yourself there. You've got no right to talk, Mr. Ex-Terrorist~ Yeah, I was a terrorist-- the worst son of a bitch there was. If you just look at the incident last year by itself, then I deserve more blame for it than anyone else. Property damage, assembling with dangerous weapons, assault, violating the Swords and Firearms Control Law-- all of that and more is on me. It's a miracle a scoundrel like me got released in just a year. ...But I've atoned for my sins. So I figured that now that I'm out of prison, I'll work to make this world a better place. This time without taking up arms. I'm in no position to face the world... but at the very least, my intentions are true.After I finish giving that rather self-indulgent speech, I expect to find everyone staring at me oddly, but-- ...Well, that's just the kind of person you always were... Well, you -have- gotten the resolve to bear those sins, right? Besides, without the opportunity to start things over, there would be nobody left to take responsibility. ...I have no right to be saying anything, but I agree with you for now, Captain Kasasagi.The four of them accept me with wry smiles. I mentally breathe a sigh of relief. Kazami then speaks up. But that aside... I hope others can change just like you have. If they don't, then Nagisa and the others will truly never rest in peace. ...Sis... I'm sure they can change this time. When you look back on history, things like this have happened over and over again. Like with the Chernobyl power plant disaster or the incident at LABO last year. Both may have been dark chapters in history... But each time, people learn, people regret... and people reconsider their actions little by little. That's what I believe.Teach suddenly speaks up when she hears that. --You're talking about 'Before Crime * After Days', aren't you?Tips posted:TIP: Before Crime * After Days Huh? You've never heard of it? It's a proposal this sociologist made about the phenomenon of drastic transitions in society. It refers to when there's a sudden change in society's value systems when you compare them before a 'crime' is exposed and in the days after. That's exactly how it is in this case. Society changes after something once thought 'normal' becomes deemed as 'strange' and 'criminal'. We have to fix what's wrong and we have to change ourselves too. If we don't, then our society will just get crazier and crazier... That's what almost everyone thinks. I see...That's certainly the case with me personally. I changed greatly ''before committing that crime'' and in ''the days after''. I don't mean to advocate crime at all, but I definitely thought that things needed to change. Both in this world and in myself... ...We've been able to live 'in the days after' we came face to face with that major incident. So we mustn't waste those days.I look at Kazami after I say that. Hey, Kazami. I swear I'll make this society as good of a place as I can. If we can change, then our surroundings should be able to change little by little too.No-- they have to change. Even if that's a naive ideal of mine, I can't do anything unless I believe that. My true atonement is to devote the rest of my life to ensure that change. Kazami then finally smiles as if she can tell what I'm thinking. ...That's right. Malice may spread from person to person... But that's because good will does as well. Yeah, exactly.A thought crosses my mind when I hear that. Indeed-- when people come in contact, they definitely have some sort of mutual effect on each other. They then respond to that change, and their relationship starts to change too. If there is good will and the will to understand one another in there, then their relationship will surely turn out good. Much like how our relationships changed greatly in those nine hours. When I think about that, I suddenly start to wonder how ''he'' is doing. Hey, Teach... about the brat... Hmm? Is he doing well? You would know, wouldn't you? Oh my, are you actually worried about him? Well, a little... Oh brother, you sure ain't honest. Well, this is just what things are like between two men. I thought you'd become a bit calmer recently, but I guess that part of you hasn't changed a bit, has it?I break out into a wry smile from Kazami and the others' comments.  --Of course I'm worried. How could I not be? We nearly fought to the death once. That's why I offer a silent prayer for his sake. I pray that he's living his life peacefully in those ''days after''.  --Everyone here surely feels the same way. 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GRAND EPILOGUE: 09/16/2031, 09:16 --heading straight for Rokumei Park.   ♪ BGM: Double Bible (Instrumental Arrange) ♫ But as the chaos in the world calmed down, we took the opportunity to finally return to Rokumei City. And besides, today's the first anniversary of that girl's death. Visiting her grave is another reason we came here. Mmm, the weather sure is nice, huh~...Yuuri blissfully smiles as she squints her eyes. Mashiro, Salyu, and Mom respond. It sure is peaceful here. Hard to believe what happened a year ago, isn't it~ I agree... It's been so peaceful lately that it's a little boring, though. You sure are tough, Yui. If you've got that much energy to spare, then I'd like you to help out with my work. I've spent three sleepless nights already with all this back and forth negotiation with the ESP Bureau. It's really tiring. I'm getting too old for this... I'm sorry, Mom... We'll all help out together. Of course. I'll help out with the cooking and stuff too~ I-I'll help out somehow too! Oh my, I was just joking. You kids need to go to school. I'm working hard so that you kids can live like normal kids, after all. ...I see.I really think she's a great mom. She's such a loving, capable, and strong person, and to be honest, I'm proud to be her son. --But I can't stay under her wing forever. {Yuuri. Mashiro. Salyu. Let's help Mom out even if she insists we don't.} {Of course!} {Sure thing.} Mmm.We exchange those words with a smile.  Yuuri murmurs as we walk down the road to Rokumei Cemetery. Still, this place sure brings me back... Yeah... it has been about 10 years since you've walked here, right, Yuuri? Yes. Say, Hikorin, do you remember what I said when we reunited in LABO a year ago? I do. You said you wanted us all to walk in this park again together, right? Yeah... I'm so glad my wish was granted...Mashiro and the others smile as Yuuri's eyes begin to water. ...We can walk here as much as we want now, Yuuri. Yes. I'll walk with you as much as you'd like. ...Right.I nod at those words too. --The girls seem to be happy that we came back to this city.  It's the city that Mashiro loves, the city Salyu found where she belonged, and the city where Yuuri wanted to walk freely. The city we lived in, and the city we've finally returned to. We can choose our destination with our own free will. Some may take that privilege for granted-- But it truly is a blessing. ...Say, guys. What is it? We're alive, aren't we? We took back freedom with our own hands, didn't we? Mmm. It sounds moving when you say it seriously like that. ...True. You all did well to come back alive... It's thanks to the nine of us, and you too, Dr. Tenkawa.Yes. Most of all, it's thanks to ''him''. Not that I'll ever say it, though. It's embarrassing. My feelings about him still haven't changed. He's a partner I feel grateful to, and he deserves my respect, but-- we're completely different, all the way from our heights to our ideologies. We can't even reach mutual understanding. As that thought crosses my mind, Yuuri suddenly smiles. Well, no, actually... It might not have been just us. Huh?As we look at her in confusion, Yuuri looks off into the distance. Guys, don't you remember? Back then, inside LABO, about ten minutes before the bomb exploded... There was that intense flashback, remember? Yeah. There's no way I could forget that. That was so mysterious, huh? I wonder what that was? In any case, it was a lifesaver. It coincidentally revealed an escape method. Actually, that might not have been a coincidence.Mom nods at Yuuri's proposition. I've heard about the matter from Yuuri. She said that BC used in the past came back in a particular sequence, correct? Y-yeah. Furthermore, there was meaningful information in that sequence, meaning... Some sort of 'consciousness' was possibly born within LABO at that time. A consciousness? Actually, Yuuri and I were trying to perform that sort of experiment that day. An experiment to see if the stagnation and accumulation of information energy emitted with BC could create a consciousness. In other words, an experiment to create a spirit. A spirit... Do you think one was made, Mom? Well, it's hard to tell at this point. We can't verify it either. Good point... But you know, Hikorin, I think-- I felt there really was something within LABO back then.Tips posted:TIP: Matryoshka I think it had been drifting in LABO ever since the WX particle amplifier was activated at 6 AM. I think that at first, it was just an empty spirit without a will of its own, unable to do anything but observe the events happening there. But as it received our BC little by little, it took in the information stored within. And after it was full to the brim with information energy-- Mr. Spirit was finally born with a will of its own. Born? And then what? You see, I get the feeling Mr. Spirit was the one who helped us out in the end. Mr. Spirit found an escape route and tried to convey it to us... So you mean that's what the flashback was? Yes. I mean, Mr. Spirit doesn't have a way to convey its will to us on its own, does it? So instead, it pieced together all the important information it had to point out the escape route for us, I guess-... Yuuri, you're such a romanticist. Not that I have a problem with that or anything. I still think it was just a coincidence. I can't comment on it either way. Not until we run a reproducible experiment, that is. Aww~Yuuri sulks at how none of them agree with her. She looks at me as if to ask me to back her up. ...Hey, Hikorin, what do you think? Don't you feel like someone helped us out back then?I answer the question with a smile. Yeah. Of course I do. Really? Good grief. Natsuhiko, you always agree with Yuuri. Good grief. Good grief indeed. No, no, no, I've always been thinking that. It really did feel like someone helped us out back then. Is that so? Well, let's just leave it at that, I guess.Everyone smiles once Mashiro says that. I smile too as I secretly think to myself. --I do agree with Yuuri's opinion for the most part, but there's actually one part I disagree with:  ♪ BGM: Rondo Carrousel (Music Box) ♫ Weren't we helped out way before that...? When I think about it, whenever I had to make an important judgment call whether to trust someone or to doubt them... It felt like some kind of vague ''feeling'' was pushing me from behind. Well, if I talked about it out loud, I don't think anyone would understand, so I'll just keep it to myself for now. ... But still, guys. Hmm? If Mr. Spirit really was born... Then where do you think it went? Hmm, well, assuming it did get born... LABO did get blown up back then... So would it have disappeared in the explosion? Well, the BC particle energy did decay. No, maybe-- Maybe once the insulators were destroyed, it left LABO and now it's drifting about somewhere. --Prof. Tsubakiyama once said in a lecture... That all bodies of energy mix upon contact. So even if the BC particle energy did decay, that doesn't mean it disappeared completely. So perhaps it was released from LABO's dark facility and spread to all corners of the world. Though if that were the case, then I guess the spirit's consciousness would start fading too. It'll probably never try to speak to us again. After all, for its nine hours of existence, it used quite unreliable communication.  ...But it still left us with something precious. What that newborn spirit conveyed to us-- --was a ''will'' that desired to connect people together. The wish to share minds and walk side by side.  It will remain in the minds of those I came in contact with. My wish will never be lost-- It will stay with you, forever.  And there we go. That is the ''Grand End (or what I call the ''true ending'') for Route Double, and therefore also for the game, Root Double. That is the end of this story. ...however, we're not quite done yet. Think back. Way back. Like, way, *way* back. Like, way, *way*, *WAY* back. As in ''literally the first paragraph of the LP'' back. TheMcD posted:Root Double -Before Crime * After Days- Xtend Edition - henceforth referred to as ''Root Double'' - is a visual novel by Regista. The original version was released on XBox 360 and PC in 2012, then the game got an updated rerelease on PS3 and the PS Vita called the Xtend Edition with extra content. However, all of this was Japan-only. Then, a campaign on Kickstarter was launched to bring the game to the English-speaking world, it reached its goal of 135.000$, and Root Double found its way to Steam in April of 2016. Did you ever wonder what exactly this ''extra content'' is? Well, I'm not 100% sure myself - there's some small things in the main game that were added or changed with the Xtend Edition, from what I can tell, but that's not the major part.   The major part is this. The ''Xtend Episode'' - extra scenes for every main character that don't particularly connect in any way. Now, some of these extra scenes are just retreads of what we've seen in the RAM parts, but other scenes are completely original and have stuff that we wouldn't get to see otherwise.  And here's our playing log, now that we've finished the main game. All CGs, all the music, and all the endings. The scenes remaining are a bit high, given that a fair share of the scenes are stuff we've pretty much already seen, just with an ''Xe:'' at the front. So, next time, we're going to start looking at the Xtend Episode.
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What a strange way of justifying the game's name. Even though game isn't over yet, I still want to say now that for all it's ups and downs, I really appreciate you bringing this to my, and a bunch of other's, attention.
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Neat. Looks like they did go with the 'all parental neglect is instantly forgiven because it was love' shtick, though.
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I too give my sociological phenomena engrishy names.
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SSNeoman posted:I too give my sociological phenomena engrishy names. I just imagine that there was some sort of visual novel guru they contacted for their story. They had a meeting, and the first thing he does is get up, walk up to a whiteboard, and write "BC AD" on it. Then he keels over and dies from a heart attack. So figuring it was important, they tried to get that combination into their game somehow, making their sci-fi power "Beyond Communication", the drug that counteracts it "Alone Desire", and calling their routes "Before", "Current", "After" and "Double", but realized they probably also want that combination in the game's title. They couldn't call it "Beyond Communication * Alone Desire", that would sound even more stupid. So they wracked their brains and came up with "Before Crime * After Days", then stuck an explanation for the bloody thing at the end of the game, hoping people would just let it slide. And, well, yeah, I'm just going to let it slide. It does sound dumb, though.
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Doubleposting for a question: Can somebody confirm or deny that the chapters in the Xtend Episode that have the same name as those we've already seen in other routes (so for instance stuff like "Defragment", "Interlace" and "Enter" for Ukita) are exactly the same as they are in the other routes? Or, to put it differently, is there a reason I can't use the Scene Skip feature to just jump through them in about ten seconds? I'm not particularly fond of hammering through scenes, and since they have a different name (due to having an "Xe:" in front), I can't skip through using the normal Skip feature. I really don't want to miss something because of this.
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Jun 4, 2017 21:05
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TheMcD posted:--Prof. Tsubakiyama once said in a lecture... That all bodies of energy mix upon contact. So even if the BC particle energy did decay, that doesn't mean it disappeared completely. So perhaps it was released from LABO's dark facility and spread to all corners of the world. Though if that were the case, then I guess the spirit's consciousness would start fading too. It'll probably never try to speak to us again. After all, for its nine hours of existence, it used quite unreliable communication. Jeez thanks you guys it's not like Senses Sympathy was logical or easy to use or anything 
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Jun 4, 2017 21:12
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The spirit was the player all along. 
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Jun 4, 2017 21:58
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TheMcD posted:Doubleposting for a question: Can somebody confirm or deny that the chapters in the Xtend Episode that have the same name as those we've already seen in other routes (so for instance stuff like "Defragment", "Interlace" and "Enter" for Ukita) are exactly the same as they are in the other routes? Or, to put it differently, is there a reason I can't use the Scene Skip feature to just jump through them in about ten seconds? I'm not particularly fond of hammering through scenes, and since they have a different name (due to having an "Xe:" in front), I can't skip through using the normal Skip feature. I only read a few before having come to that conclusion myself so I'm not 100% certain, but I am fairly certain this is correct.
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Jun 4, 2017 22:46
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The two good ends are also named Before Crime and After Days. Which one's which...now that's the interesting part. I'm also fairly certain the scenes are the same.
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RAM / Random Access Memory: 09/16/2030, 19:16 So, now it's time for the final part of the game, the Xtend Episode.  Upon starting the Xtend Episode, we're greeted by another bible quote, and are given an intro chapter to bring us into the episode.   ♪ BGM: Convergence ♫ They sank down into their seats in the helicopter. Each of their faces expressed both the relief of having survived and the joy that the others survived as well.  Yeah... getting out of there alive really was a bit of a gamble, wasn't it? In any case, thanks, Mashiro. Good job catching my telepathy and coming to pick us up. Well of course I caught it. I waited for like forever for it to come. But Salyu's the real MVP here, you know? She instructed the pilot to keep the chopper on standby in the air so that we wouldn't leave your telepathy range. I was anxious because I was unsure of the range. But I'm glad it reached. When we saw you guys from up above... I cried a little. Hahah... Salyu, you've sure become a bit of a crybaby, haven't you? Shut up, Natsuhiko.Salyu reached out her hand and softly slapped Natsuhiko on the cheeks. Yuuri and Mashiro smiled quietly as they watched. As that was going on, the adults talked amongst themselves as well.  Yes...Kazami was sitting near Nagisa's body when she answered. ...This girl told me that as long as I remember her, she'd always be with me. That I can always see her again as long as I remember... So I should be able to bear this sadness. Now that I've been able to see her again one last time... I think that's my one solace...Kazami said no more. Jun softly grasped her hand beside her. Sis... let's hold a proper service for Nagisa, together... ...Yes, we should...Kazami responded as she wiped the tears away from the corners of her eyes. Watase quietly wrapped his arm around her shoulders. And that's when Ena finally broke her silence with an anxious tone in her voice. ...So, Captain Kasasagi, Mr. Ukita... What are you two going to do now? ...Turn ourselves in, obviously. Indeed... We should let our crimes be judged by the public. So once we get to the ESP Bureau, arrest the old man and me. I see... Understood. We at the ESP Bureau have the right to arrest... so I'll deliver you to the court personally. Yeah, that's fine.Watase then looked to the kids. He spoke in a low voice to Natsuhiko, who was leaning against the helicopter seat. ...Hey, Natsuhiko. ...Hmm? I plan to spend all my days after this atoning for my crimes. Me too. We went down the wrong route... and we need to admit that, or else nothing will change. ...Even if my sentence ends before my days are up, I'll keep atoning after I'm released. Our crimes will never fade. But regardless, the reason I chose to atone... is all thanks to you. Thanks, Natsuhiko. Hahah... You don't have to thank me for that. I was just thinking that you of all people would want to make amends... So I... ......Natsuhiko cut off there. His sudden silence prompted Yuuri to peer into his face. ...Hikorin? ... ...Did he fall asleep? Guess he must be worn out... It's only natural, isn't it...? That boy wore down his own mind fighting to save us. That's right... You did good, Natsuhiko. When I first met him, I thought he was kind of a wimp. But he really is a sturdy boy, huh? ...As a fellow man, I salute you. I can no longer treat you like a child. But still, he looks so calm and cute when he's asleep... I wonder what kind of dream he's having. I don't know, but we should let him sleep in peace. Natsuhiko didn't just wear down his mind. His body's all worn out too. That's true... Rest well, Hikorin.--And with those words, silence filled the helicopter. Soon enough, sleeping breaths could be heard here and there throughout the cabin. The nine survivors finally fell into peaceful sleep...  My information energy is gradually dissipating. I can still observe, but intervention is becoming impossible. This will most likely be my last opportunity to come in contact with their feelings and desires. Which is why now is the time-- --to go through their memories once more. Doing so probably won't change anything, but it should help me gain a better understanding of them. As soon as I think that, my BC particles affect their brains-- And the fragments of the nine survivors' memories quietly float before me.   ♪ BGM: LABO Security Lv. 3 ♫ And thus, we are dropped into the Xtend Episode menu, from which we can select the chapters we want to view. Selecting ''???'' will replay the chapter we just saw.  Selecting one of our main characters drops us into a RAM menu, where we can select different chapters. Now, some of these are retreads of chapters we saw during the regular game, as evidenced here with ''Defragment'', which we saw when going through Ukita's memories during Route Double. In going through the Xtend Episode, I will only make a short reference to the chapters we'll be skipping as duplicates, as you've already seen these, and we're here for the new poo poo. Now, the chapters marked with the key icon are special. These have Senses inputs, and we need to find the correct input to unlock further scenes. In this part, Answer Mode is already unlocked, so it should be impossible not to get the right answer within two tries. At the end of one of the unlocked chapters for each character, we then unlock a Tip about the character as a summary of their personality. We're going to be going through the characters in Enneagram order (which is also how they're ordered in the menu), with one exception. We will be doing Natsuhiko last, because his single unlockable scene is meant to be a closing scene for the entire game, so it only makes sense to go into it last. So with that, next time, we'll start with Ukita.
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Jun 5, 2017 13:21
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hey BC Ghost its kinda rude to go through someone's memories without permission
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Jun 5, 2017 13:55
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Zakrelo posted:hey BC Ghost its kinda rude to go through someone's memories without permission I mean, BC Ghost did save their lives, and he's going to cease to exist as a consciousness in a few hours at most. I'd say he's earned a peek, but even if he didn't, I don't think a dying consciousness cares too much about being rude.
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Jun 5, 2017 14:13
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So right after pulling the player into the story by heavily implying that you are the BC ghost, they shove the player right back out by having the BC ghost narrate in first person.
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Jun 5, 2017 17:41
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Well it is the ultimate special edition extra bonus scenes. It'd be weirder if it didn't break your immersion in the name of content. 
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I wouldn't have bought the special edition extra bonus if I didn't want to see more of them! Stop putting words in my mouth in game BC Ghost me!
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