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StillFullyTerrible posted:i like Aries design the most She's also the token mexican, so that's going to be 'fun'.
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May 15, 2020 03:46
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To alleviate your fears, the game is actually pretty good on both those. It would also be nice to not immediately assume that the presence of a character of color in a work automatically means that the work is going to be racist. E: Also it is weird to say she's the token Mexican when every single character in the games before this was either Asian or white.
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Waffleman_ posted:To alleviate your fears, the game is actually pretty good on both those. Is that relative to the first Sakura Wars or in general? 
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May 15, 2020 04:11
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I've played So Long My Love multiple times, so I know how the game treats Rikitta.
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May 15, 2020 04:16
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The important thing is don't vote Diana cuz she sucks
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May 15, 2020 05:53
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There is a very important thing that Kethryveris needs to do with Diana and I hope he does it.
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May 15, 2020 13:57
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Ah, good times. I remember goons making cracks about hoping Ogami's sister wouldn't be one of his love interests in Spirit Armor's thread, and now here's her little boy, all grown up and dealing with his own wacky cast of stage actors. How time flies.
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May 16, 2020 17:03
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Wait, Ogami's sister/Shinjiro's mom actually shows up in the earlier games? I had no idea. Then again, I only know about this game and Shin Sakura Wars, so...
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She does not appear in the original on Saturn, at least. I think her actual only appearance is a short one in the OVA tie-in for this game. Waffleman_ fucked around with this message at 17:27 on May 16, 2020 |
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Junpei posted:Wait, Ogami's sister/Shinjiro's mom actually shows up in the earlier games? I had no idea.
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May 16, 2020 18:06
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Voting Gemini
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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak5DFRXb3v0 We return to our hero, trying to find his apartment.  A young woman suddenly appears in front of him, wandering through New York with her eyes closed, which doesn't seem like the safest thing to do.   Specifically, not safe for Shinji. She keeps getting closer and closer, until she walks right into him with a loud *THUD*.  Meet Gemini, the first of the *official* love interests to be introduced in the game. If you are thinking that she looks awfully familiar, especially her hair, well that's just crazy talk. You're crazy. *whistles*  [ Shinjiro ] I'm fine, but...where's my paper? My address was on there!   [ Shinjiro ] Whew, thank goodness. If I'd lost that, I'd never find my way to the Village.  [ Shinjiro ] Well, I better get going. Just be more careful next time, okay? And then...GLOMP  Madam, please stop touching our personage.  [ Gemini ] Hey, you said the Village, right? Think I could tag along with ya? I been tryin' to get there all day, but I can't make heads or tails of this dirty burg! C'mon, you gotta help a lady in distress! I just moved here, and frankly I'm at sea! [ Shinjiro ] Well, I mean...  It can be safely assumed, even if you're playing the Japanese audio instead of English, that everyone here is speaking English. Extrapolating from that, it is COMPLETELY reasonable that Shinji only understood half of that Texan gibberish, and may have misconstrued Gemini's intentions just a teensy bit. To choice 3!   [ Shinjiro ] Let's get to know each other. You don't want to rush into things. With a head full of warnings from Mama Taiga about how "forward" American girls are, Shinji assumes that the cute, freckled redhead must be asking him on a date.   [ Shinjiro ] Allow me to introduce myself. Hello! I am Shinjiro Taiga. A pleasure to meet you! I recently graduated from a military academy in Japan. I am 19 years old. My hobbies- ...And so he goes to the next logical step, giving an introduction speech as if this were a miai.   [ Shinjiro ] A...hoot?  [ Shinjiro ] Well, no, I'm from Japan.  [ Gemini ] Japan, huh? Yeah, I can see it. You definitely got that Far East flair.   [ Gemini ] Taking up arms to prove their honor, handing over their lives like a falling cherry blossom...  [ Gemini ] Someday, I'll take up my own blade, the Red Dawn... [ Shinjiro ] Um, excuse me...? EARTH TO GEMINI  *SMACK*  [ Shinjiro ] Ow! What are you doing? Why'd you hit me like that?  [ Shinjiro ] What...? English, motherfucker, do you speak it?   [ Gemini ] So, you mind if I call you Shiny? Don't that just sound fancy? [ Shinjiro ] Uh, yeah, if you like. [ Gemini ] Shiny it is! Alright then, let's get a wiggle on! [ Shinjiro ] ...On what?   [ Gemini ] I'm from outta town, myself. Texas, to be exact! Someday I'm gonna be an actress! [ Shinjiro ] An actress, huh? That sounds really nice, Gemini.  [ Gemini ] Hehe. Well, it's just a dream till it comes true! So what brings you here from Japan? A boat! [ Shinjiro ] Me? I'm here to...  No, Shinji! Remember what the "secret" part of "secret organization" means! Let's go with something safer.  [ Shinjiro ] Find my own identity. I want to find out who I am and learn more about myself.  [ Shinjiro ] Dorky...? No, I just want to test my own abilities.  [ Shinjiro ] Joking? No! *Sigh* Why am I even talking to you about this?  I feel like this is a little bit like the pot and the kettle. [ Gemini ] C'mon, don't get mad. I promise I won't make fun of you anymore. Let's go! [ Shinjiro ] Okay... A short time later...  [ Gemini ] Ah, thank heavens! I'm finally someplace familiar again!  And off she goes. [ Shinjiro ] *Sigh* What an energetic girl. Are all Americans like that?  [ Shinjiro ] Ah, here we are...my apartment.  And...here she is again, apparently! [ Shinjiro ] Me? This is my new apartment...   [ Shinjiro ] Huh? How do you know about 'the new guy'?  No? You said you were going to be an actress, you never mentioned a theater, or the Littlelip Theater specifically, at all. [ Gemini ] They told me to clean up the new guy's room, so here I am!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVfwn_LrXiU But when we go into the apartment, there's already someone there, even though Gemini was supposed to be the one sent to clean it. A rude someone.   [ Shinjiro ] What are you talking about? This is MY apartment.  Why are they acting like this? It's no great spoiler that these two work for Sunnyside, too. They KNEW someone was coming from Japan today, and even if they were told it was Ogami, I don't think either of them have actually met him, so they have no reason to think that this Japanese man who has a key to the apartment isn't the person they were expecting.  [ Shinjiro ] I don't know who you are, but I was told this is my new place. Also, who can possibly find Shinji threatening? Look at his widdle face.  [ Plum ] Fine then, so you wanna live here with me?  [ Shinjiro ] Wh-what?! With...you?  SHINJI, NO  [ Shinjiro ] I can't. It's...indecent. In Japan, we have a saying. 'A boy of nine sits with no woman.' ...what   [ Plum ] Ah! Why are you both yelling?! [ Shinjiro ] Why do you think?! You, a girl, just offered to live with me, a man! Together!  [ Shinjiro ] It's debauchery, plain and simple. A samurai could never dirty himself that way! Boy, I bet he's fun at parties.  ...Your boobs are in my face, ma'am.  [ Shinjiro ] Would you please just stop?  Somebody's jealous. [ Shinjiro ] Huh? [ Plum ] Come on, don't be mean. You need to learn how to treat boys.  Translation: No I don't; I'm a raging lesbian.  [ Gemini ] Hey, uh, Plum? Anri? Just a side note: in the Japanese game, the character used for "ri" in Anri's name means "plum". So we have two ladies named Plum. Unless you're playing the English dub.  [ Gemini ] Sure did. This is him. The translation really doesn't convey how hesitantly and slowly Gemini spits out those sentences. [ Shinjiro ] That's right. I'm Shinjiro Taiga, and I'll be part of your team from now on! [ Plum ] Are you serious? I was expecting someone a little more...manly. Rugged, stubbly, you know?  [ Plum ] I take care of the watering hole at our humble Littlelip Theater. So, Plum is one of three characters to have their names changed in the English dub. I assume because the localization team didn't think "Spaniel" was a convincing last name for anyone whose first name isn't "Lady". So they changed it. To Cherry Cocker. I'm not sure they quite thought that last name through. And they forgot that "Springer" is also a breed of Spaniel that doesn't lend itself to dick jokes as easily. I do appreciate that they kept the fruit theme of the first name, but I'm not sure why they felt the need to change it, too.  [ Anri ] ... [ Plum ] This little firecracker works at the theater, too. Anri...  She inches just a little bit away from hiding behind Plum. [ Shinjiro ] Oh, no need to apologize. I was terribly rude to you both. [ Plum ] There, all better? We'll be seeing a lot of each other, so we gotta get along!  [ Plum ] Oh yeah. I was told to give this to the new guy when he got here.   It's big because it was made to Ogami's measurements. There's a knock on the door. [ Plum ] Oh, looks like somebody's here!  [ Plum ] Hello, Kayama. It's been too long.  [ Kayama ] Indeed. I went to the docks earlier to pick up our new member. But it seems I missed him. I figured I'd stop by to see if he made his way over here.   [ Shinjiro ] Nice to meet you! I'm Shinjiro Taiga. I've been assigned to the New York Combat Revue!  Kayama is another character from the Sakura Wars movie. He basically works as an undercover intelligence agent for the Assault Force. In a game where Ratchet is NOT unlocked, he is the one that shows up to stop Detective Sault from arresting Shinjiro.  [ Kayama ] Anyway, looks like he's safe and sound. You ladies think you can handle him from here?  ...help. [ Kayama ] Hahaha! Oh, you! Alright, I really must be going.   [ Shinjiro ] Romando...? [ Kayama ] Oh yeah, that's my shop. I'm there pretty much all day. You're always welcome there.  [ Shinjiro ] Well thank you very much, Kayama. [ Kayama ] See ya later! Don't get into any trouble now Shinjiro!  [ Plum ] Gemini, why don't you take the rookie here and show him around the city? [ Gemini ] Sure thing! Saddle up, Shiny, we're gonna have some fun!  Next week on So Long, My Love: Free Time!
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May 20, 2020 06:59
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I'm glad that the cast is as insane as always
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May 20, 2020 07:30
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"Cherry Springer" may have been more appropriate, but not necessarily an improvement
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May 20, 2020 11:10
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And now the question is: is Gemini aware she's Wonder Cowgirl? Because, well, the cast is Seraphic Neoman posted:I'm glad that the cast is as insane as always And first time she's onscreen (as Gemini): Random Amnesiac Vigilantism would be just par for the course.
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May 20, 2020 11:16
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Seraphic Neoman posted:I'm glad that the cast is as insane as always Ha. Ha. Ha.
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May 20, 2020 14:31
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Hwurmp posted:"Cherry Springer" may have been more appropriate, but not necessarily an improvement I was thinking of "Plum Springer" (or "Sugarplum Springer" to keep the alliteration). "Cherry Springer" is amazing for all the wrong reasons, though. 
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May 20, 2020 16:10
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Honestly, I like Gemini the most out of the cast, so going to vote for her.
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May 20, 2020 19:07
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If voting is still open count me as another for Gemini. In no small part because everything I know about this series I know from Project X Zone, and already Gemini is proving she's just as amazing in her home game.
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May 20, 2020 20:12
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Throw in a vote for Ratchet
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May 20, 2020 20:24
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We must not ignore Gemini's English voice, provided by one Laura Bailey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnQaJq0vdpc
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May 20, 2020 22:01
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I'm holding off on voting out of fairness to all the other competitors, but Gemini is making a good first impression. 
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May 20, 2020 22:29
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Sure, Ratchet
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May 20, 2020 23:21
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Super Jay Mann posted:I'm holding off on voting out of fairness to all the other competitors, but Gemini is making a good first impression. Basically agreed. It's going to take a lot to top her.
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Jadecore posted:Basically agreed. It's going to take a lot to top her. Given she's basically a cowgirl, I'm pretty sure she should be topping you anyways.
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CmdrKing posted:Given she's basically a cowgirl, I'm pretty sure she should be topping you anyways. 
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May 21, 2020 01:34
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CmdrKing posted:Given she's basically a cowgirl, I'm pretty sure she should be topping you anyways. I'm okay with this.
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May 21, 2020 05:24
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CmdrKing posted:Given she's basically a cowgirl, I'm pretty sure she should be topping you anyways. Hah. Nice.
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May 21, 2020 07:10
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CmdrKing posted:Given she's basically a cowgirl, I'm pretty sure she should be topping you anyways. I have no issues with this development.
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May 21, 2020 09:07
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Look if y'all want tops, wait for Cheiron and Subaru.
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May 21, 2020 09:09
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Gosh, what an unabashed weeaboo.  I wonder what she'd think of all those samurai movies and their cowboy remakes.
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Supersonic Shine posted:Gosh, what an unabashed weeaboo. Would you believe me if I said this was a running theme across multiple characters?
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Waffleman_ posted:Would you believe me if I said this was a running theme across multiple characters? By that I mean Japanese guys, not American otaku. Supersonic Shine fucked around with this message at 19:12 on May 21, 2020 |
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May 21, 2020 19:10
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The two things this game loves more than anything else are New York City and Japan.
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May 21, 2020 19:16
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And as is so often the case, grasp on what it loves is loose
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 Welcome to Free Time! In this portion of the game, we get free roam of the map for a set period of time. Clicking on a location will start a scene that will usually earn you affection points with a character or a CG. Such scenes normally advance time by five minutes.  Let's head next door to the coffee shop. [ Gemini ] This is called 'Cafe Samba'. They say it's the best coffee shop in the village.  [ Shinjiro ] Oh yeah? We don't have anything like this back in Tokyo.   As if to underscore her point, we hear gunfire and screams from off-screen.  [ Gangster 1 ] Don't let him get away! After him!  [ Gangster 2 ] Gotcha!   [ Shinjiro ] How can you be so calm?! They're shooting all around us!  [ Ratchet ] Sorry to say, but gunfights are pretty common around here. Nobody even notices anymore. Just watch out for your own behind. That's the golden rule here. Remember it. 'Murica!  [ Shinjiro ] For real?! In that case...  It'd be funny if picking this choice gave a Game Over, but it doesn't so...  [ Shinjiro ] I'll protect you both! You can sleep safe with me around!  [ Gemini ] Yeah, that's a real manly thing to say! You're pretty cool. They both liked that, so we get points with both of them.  You cannot forget that which you do not know.  Seriously though, it'd be nice if everyone stopped assuming Shinji is psychic. Sure, it could be inferred that Ratchet knew some sort of physical combat, but Gemini is just a hopeful that somehow got a job at the theater. For all Shinji knows, she hasn't been made a full member yet because she doesn't have combat training.  [ Ratchet ] If you're not careful, we'll be the ones protecting you.  [ Shinjiro ] What?!   [ Shinjiro ] Oh...okay, see ya later, Ratchet.  Right next to Cafe Samba is a library. [ Shinjiro ] What is this building? It looks like a western style temple.  This could not possibly go wrong. [ Shinjiro ] It's so quiet...everyone must really be concentrating on their books!  [ Shinjiro ] You're right. Let's go over and talk to her. Wait...is it okay to call out to her?  Another Analog LIPS. Well, we want Anri to hear us, but we don't want to shout in the library, so we'll keep the volume at 50%. [ Shinjiro ] Hey, Anri! What's up?  [ Anri ] Oh, hi Gemini! And...Shin. I'm glad you're here!  [ Shinjiro ] Oh, no problem. I can get that for you! Why do I get the feeling that Shinji jumps at any chance to feel just a little taller?  [ Anri ] Actually...I was talking to Gemini. We know, Anri. We know. [ Shinjiro ] Here you go. Is that all?  [ Anri ] Yup. Thanks. Well...bye, then.  [ Gemini ] She doesn't really like boys in general. But man, she sure does like to torture you!  [ Shinjiro ] Geez, how come? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPEh6HNuQJU When you try to leave the area, an automatic scene starts. Shinji and Gemini both freeze as we hear the sound of a jet engine.   A purple mech and a black mech fly overhead. Yes. FLY.  [ Shinjiro ] Oh!  [ Gemini ] Sounds like they're fighting somewhere in Midtown. Let's go check it out!  [ Shinjiro ] Okay!  For now, there's three areas of the city we can explore. We're heading to Midtown.  [ Shinjiro ] So this is Midtown? Where did that incident happen?  [ Gemini ] What are you doing here? Weren't you with the Star Division during the fight earlier?  [ Ratchet ] It wasn't bad enough for me to actually join the fight. I just went to check on them. [ Ratchet ] The others should be back at the theater by now. Hmm, something fishy going on here... [ Shinjiro ] Is that right?     We're not actually going to do that. If you go to the apartment building,the fighting is over and you get accosted by a reporter that asks you what you think of the Star Division. If I'm remembering correctly, there's no chance to earn affection points and no CG. So, let's head to Central Park. [ Shinjiro ] Oh, I had no idea there was such a big park in the middle of the city! [ Gemini ] Yeah, this is Central Park. The biggest park in New York!  [ Gemini ] Sometimes I come here just to sit in the sun, or maybe go for a jog. [ Shinjiro ] Oh yeah? It seems like it'd be a nice place to practice kendo. [ Gemini ] Let's go ahead and take a quick break here. [ Shinjiro ] Sure thing.  We now get our introduction to Click LIPS. A cursor appears, and we can click it on various parts of Gemini's body for different results. We'll play it safe and click her clothes this time. [ Shinjiro ] (Her outfit looks light and flexible. Just the right kind of clothes for her.)  [ Shinjiro ] (But looking closer, it's also pretty sexy. I can even see her bellybutton.) If this were real 1920s New York instead of robot demon land 1920s New York, she'd probably have been arrested for indecent exposure by now. We get the cursor back, and click on her clothes again.   [ Gemini ] Well to tell the truth, these aren't mine. I...borrowed them from the theater.  [ Gemini ] Plum said I should try out something more 'sexy'. So whaddya think? Does it work for me? Of course Plum would. [ Shinjiro ] Hmm...  So, there's one aspect of LIPS we haven't utilized yet. You may have noticed the timer valve that fills up as you answer the question. Letting the time run out is not an automatic failure. NOT answering a question is as valid a response as picking one of the choices, and is just as likely to be the BEST response in any given situation.     [ Shinjiro ] Well...I was just thinking how nice it looks on you.   Since we were just talking about it, let's look at her bellybutton. [ Shinjiro ] (She's showing off her stomach.) (I really have the urge to just poke it.)  This is dangerous. [ Shinjiro ] (I really have the urge to just poke it.) [ Shinjiro ] (Gh-! I can't resist!)  [ Shinjiro ] (It's okay if I just do it a little bit, right? Okay, here I go...!)  Analog LIPS time. Poking too softly is bad. Poking too hard is BAD. We're going to try to get as close to 75% as possible. [ Shinjiro ] Hah! Poke poke!  [ Shinjiro ] Worked...? [ Gemini ] Well that was acupuncture, right? It felt pretty nice. Thanks! There weren't any needles involved, so it would have been acupressure...but it was really just Shinji being an impulsive dork. [ Shinjiro ] Oh...uh, yeah. You're welcome.  Let's talk. [ Shinjiro ] So do you visit the park often? [ Gemini ] Well, sometimes. I come here after work to train every now and again. That way I can become a member of the Star Division as soon as possible.  [ Shinjiro ] Hey, you're pretty diligent. I hope they make you a member soon! Shinji is a Good Boy™. [ Gemini ] Thanks! Me too! We'll talk again.  [ Shinjiro ] Oh, sure. I trained every day when I was in Japan! Daily practice is very important.  [ Gemini ] I've always wanted a rival! Will you be my rival? Pleeeaase! [ Shinjiro ] Well...  Far be it from me to stomp on the dreams of a maiden's pure heart. Option 2. [ Shinjiro ] You got it! Let's push each other to train really hard!  [ Gemini ] Really? Alright! And someday I'll kick your butt!  [ Shinjiro ] Well you're crazy if you think I'll lose to you! Haha! [ Gemini ] I think we've gotten plenty of rest. Let's get going.  This was fun. Gemini is fun. Stay tuned next time for more Free Time adventures!
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The goal here is to get one update posted a week on Tuesday or Wednesday. However, this week I have some extra free time and I really want to get to the introductions of the rest of the current members of the Star Division (the last two enter the game later) so there will be bonus updates this week.
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May 24, 2020 03:29
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"Let's play it safe and click her clothes" is not a sentence you usually expect to see.
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It hasn't even been a day and Shinjiro's already getting handsy with his co-workers. Calm down, Shinji, skinship isn't even in the English dictionary.
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