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 Right across from Central Park is a hotel. It's called the Gold Plaza Hotel in the game, and it's not-so-subtly based on the famous Plaza Hotel, which opened in 1907. (Incidentally, Cafe Samba in the last update was probably based off of Caffe Reggio, which opened in 1927 and has been featured in many movies, including The Godfather Part II and Serpico - hence Ratchet's comment about it being a magnet for "mafia types.")  [ Gemini ] This is the Gold Plaza Hotel. Lots of celebrities and even the President have stayed here!  [ Shinjiro ] Wow, that's incredible! I've never seen such a high class hotel before.  You are entirely too excited about this. It makes me nervous. I know Gemini hasn't really done anything yet to indicate that she's clumsy except for walking into Shinjiro that one time, but she's got all the other personality traits of the "clumsy girl" trope, so...  She disappears from the screen.  [ Shinjiro ] Gemini, stop running around! That's dangerous!   [ Shinjiro ] Plum? What are you doing here?  [ Plum ] I was just meeting someone who lives here. Did you just get here?  [ Plum ] By the way, how are you and Gemini getting along?  [ Shinjiro ] Gemini...?  Worried Gemini is going to break something. Getting back to the question, it should be starting to be obvious that Plum is a flirt and a squishy romantic at heart, so we're going with answer 3. (Yes, you can earn affection points with Plum and Anri - they don't have routes but doing so powers Shinji up in the battles.)  [ Shinjiro ] It's too early to tell. I need to spend more time with her.  [ Plum ] Oh yeah...?  [ Plum ] Hahaha! I know what you're trying to say, you sly devil!   [ Plum ] Well if you ever need any lady advice, just talk to me. Okay?  [ Shinjiro ] Yeah...  [ Gemini ] Shiny! There was this crazy vase! Come look! Oh, hey Plum. Please don't break the massively expensive vase.   [ Gemini ] Okay. See ya!   To the right of the hotel is the entrance to 5th Avenue.     ...She's following us.   [ Gemini ] Oh hey, Ratchet! Are you out shopping?  [ Gemini ] M-me? Yeah, of course!    [ Shinjiro ] That's really expensive. I could never afford something like that. For perspective, $500 in 1929 would have the equivalent buying power of nearly $7,500 today.   [ Ratchet ] Ah, don't worry. You're a beautiful girl, you just don't know it yet!  [ Gemini ] Hehehe. You think so?  [ Gemini ] So, Shiny...when do you think I'll find out I'm a beautiful girl? [ Shinjiro ] Let me think...  Rival, rival...what would a rival say?  [ Shinjiro ] Maybe...in like 100 years! Nailed it.  *SMACK*  [ Shinjiro ] Ouch! No hitting!  [ Ratchet ] Hehe. You guys are a riot. [ Shinjiro ] Ehehe...you think so?  [ Saleswoman ] Here's the product you ordered, Ms. Altair.  [ Gemini ] Oh! We should leave, too! Come on, Shiny.  We're going to head for the theater next.  Over on the right, we can see Plum back at work. Let's go say "hi" and see how long it takes for Shinji to start blushing again.   [ Shinjiro ] Wha?! St-! A new record!  [ Plum ] I just love your cute little eyes. They're simply adorable! [ Gemini ] My...cute little eyes? I am...99% sure this is supposed to be Shinji's portrait and the devs messed up and put Gemini's in instead. But this is funny so I'll leave it. [ Plum ] So, Tiger...which part of my body do you think is the most attractive? [ Shinjiro ] The most attractive part...? Well...that's...  [ Shinjiro ] I need an adult!  Oh, no. No, no no nononono. Let's move the cursor a bit further north.  [ Shinjiro ] I think your eyes are really beautiful.  [ Plum ] So we BOTH have nice eyes. Hehe!  [ Shinjiro ] Haha, yup...  [ Shinjiro ] See you around, Plum. Just then, a jingle of the game's theme song plays. [ Shinjiro ] Wha-? What's that sound?  [ Shinjiro ] Oh, really? What do I hit to answer it? Is this it?  [ Ratchet ] Hello there, Shin. I need you to come back to the Manager's Office. If you're busy, I can wait. But please come back as soon as you can. [ Shinjiro ] Well...  Free time in this game is precious. You will NEVER have enough blocks to see every scene or get all the available affection points with all the girls. Every little bit counts.  [ Shinjiro ] Can you give me a few minutes? [ Ratchet ] Okay. We'll be waiting for you on the theater rooftop in the Manager's Office. See you then. [ Shinjiro ] Did you hear that, Gemini?   We find Anri working on the left side of the theater. I believe that Anri and Plum are only available at the library and the hotel until a certain time (12:30?) and then after that time they become available at the theater.  [ Gemini ] Heya. I just wanted to drop in for a tick. [ Shinjiro ] Wooow, you've got so much stuff here. You must be busy like all the time!  [ Anri ] Not really. Remember, I'm much more experienced than you are. [ Shinjiro ] That's kind of a rude thing to say. It's good to see that even though Shinji is a super sweet guy, he's got some backbone and he's not afraid to call people out.  ...Even if they just ignore him when he does. [ Shinjiro ] Good news? Of course I do! Let's hear it!  [ Shinjiro ] Aw, come on. You don't have to tease me. I just wanna know what it is.  [ Anri ] Maybe if you call me 'boss' I'll tell you. MAYBE! [ Shinjiro ] Boss? Well...  Remember...battle...stats... [ Shinjiro ] Okay...Boss. Could you please tell me?  [ Anri ] Heh! Boss! I love it! I've always wanted someone to call me Boss. Aw, she's just a little mafia kingpin in the making, ain't she?  [ Anri ] Alright, I'll tell you. And I'm not gonna say it twice, so listen up!  So...basically the same thing the Imperial Assault Force has been doing for years?  [ Anri ] They'll be here tomorrow. Isn't that exciting?!  [ Anri ] Pretty sensational, huh? You should probably start thanking me.  [ Shinjiro ] Well, sure, thanks I guess. But you make me sound like such a loser. Yeah, leave him alone, Anri. Making him sound like a loser is MY job. [ Gemini ] Thanks, Anri. We have to get going now. See ya later! [ Anri ] Sure, take it easy.  Let's check out the theater part of the theater. [ Shinjiro ] So this is the auditorium? It's really big!  [ Shinjiro ] Have you ever watched an actual play from here? [ Gemini ] Yup. Sometimes I take a break from work and sneak up here to take a look. But it's not like I do it all the time! So please don't tell anyone! [ Shinjiro ] Gemini...  Gemini has been really nice to Shinji today, so let's not tease her here. [ Shinjiro ] Can I join you next time?  [ Shinjiro ] If you don't mind.   [ Gemini ] Hehe. Now I'm really excited for their next show! [ Shinjiro ] Me too. Anyway, let's go.  Okay, now, we could head up to the rooftop which will end the Free Time. If we do that now, we'll get to Sunnyside's office right on time. OR we could do one last scene, making us late. Generally, their aren't any consequences for being late, so it's almost always preferable to use that last block of time for a scene. I think if we head back now, we might get a small affection boost with Ratchet, but missing it won't lock us out of her route or anything. More importantly, we do not LOSE points with her (yes, you can lose points by making bad choices) so let's have Gemini give us the backstage tour for completion's sake. [ Gemini ] Here we have the Green Room and wardrobe right next to each other.   [ Shinjiro ] Oh, they actually make the costumes right here? That's pretty cool. [ Gemini ] Yup. All these costumes go on stage at some point. I get excited just looking at them. Neat. Moving on...  [ Gemini ] Watching plays from here gives you a totally different perspective. It's pretty great. [ Shinjiro ] I see. I can't wait to see a play! So what about that room over there?  [ Shinjiro ] So all the props are in there, huh? [ Gemini ] Yup. I'm in charge of looking after all that stuff.   [ Shinjiro ] I'd love to see that!  *BONG* *BONG* *BONG*  [ Gemini ] We better get back to the Manager's Office at the theater!  Next time: We finally meet the other two members of the Combat Revue!
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Next time, Best Girl and Best Subaru show up.
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kethryveris posted:
In the Japanese text she doesn't say 'my' so there's a fair chance she's just meant to be in disbelief at this compliment to Shinji. Agreed, though.
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 With Free Time over, Shinji and Gemini automatically run across the theater to the elevator entrance and go to the Manager's office.  The Manager's office is in the same rooftop building as Sunnyside's office. It seems to also function as a reception room for Sunnyside's office, judging by the setup of the couches.  [ Shinjiro ] Sorry, there were just so many interesting new things to see.  [ Ratchet ] Well, it's understandable. Thanks for the help, Gemini. You can get back to work now. [ Gemini ] Alrighty! See ya later, Shiny.  [ Ratchet ] He said he wants you to watch our musicals and learn all that you can about entertainment. [ Shinjiro ] I see. Thank you very much. I'm sure I'll learn a lot from your performance.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RKi6l3Bpb4 I mean, Ratchet is really nice, and Sunnyside is nice, if a little...enthusiastic. How bad can they be? While Shinji is musing, the elevator dings. [ Ratchet ] The elevator's here, Lieutenant. ...Oh?  Someone gets off the elevator when it opens.  [ Subaru ] Subaru saw the new guy. He's Japanese, is he not? [ Shinjiro ] Hmm?  [ Ratchet ] Ah, good timing! Let me introduce you to our other Japanese member. [ Subaru ] I'm Subaru Kujou, of the Star Division. Keeping with the constellation theme of the names, "Subaru" is the Japanese name for the Pleiades, the cluster of six stars within the Taurus constellation. [ Shinjiro ] Pleased to meet you...Kujou-san, was it? I'm Lt. Shinjiro Taiga! [ Subaru ] Just call me Subaru. [ Shinjiro ] O-oh...very well, Subaru. [ Shinjiro ] (So...is this a guy or girl?)    [ Subaru ] Subaru is simply Subaru. Nothing more, nothing less. Yes, this ten-year-old game from Japan has a non-binary character that is handled respectfully. Their gender identity isn't treated like a running gag, nor is there EVER a reassurance to the player of "don't worry, bro, Subaru is really a girl, she's just dressing, speaking, and acting more masculine for Reasons™." Subaru really is just Subaru. [ Shinjiro ] Huh. Okay. In that case...  ...These choices are all terrible. Better for Shinji to just keep his mouth shut.   [ Subaru ] ... [ Shinjiro ] ...  [ Shinjiro ] I'm not saying anything because you're not saying anything.  [ Ratchet ] Subaru, Lt. Taiga comes to us from the Imperial Assault Force.   Subaru then walks off. Well, that was an interesting reaction. It should be noted that Subaru was in the failed European Star Division with Ratchet, as well as Orihime Soletta and Reni Milchstraße who joined the Imperial Flower Division in Sakura Wars 2. So, they've probably heard about him from all three of the others. [ Shinjiro ] Him? Him who? Gee, I wonder...  [ Shinjiro ] Ah! Wait up, Miss Altair! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glU0gHxEW1I  Ratchet leaves the room. [ Shinjiro ] Sagitta, huh? I hope she's nice. A door opens. [ Shinjiro ] Oh, someone's there. Miss Altair, is that you?   [ Shinjiro ] Oh, I'm not a visitor. Are you Sagitta, by any chance?  Sagitta Weinberg is the last of the current members of the Star Division. There are two more that join later, but it will be a while before they show up. In the English dub, Sagitta's name is changed to Cheiron Archer. Which kind of keeps the star theme of the names - Sagittarius is also called "the Archer" and is generally believed to depict the centaur, Cheiron. I guess the localization team thought "Cheiron" could kind of sound like "Karen" so it was more like a real name someone would have?  [ Sagitta ] I know all you kids wanna get a glimpse of the famous dancer. But rules are rules, kid.  [ Sagitta ] Get back to the auditorium, or we'll have to...take care of ya. [ Shinjiro ] N-no, listen...  The goal here is to convince her we're NOT a trespassing fan, so I don't think that will work. We need an adult! [ Shinjiro ] Subaru, help me out here!   [ Sagitta ] What, you know this kid?   [ Shinjiro ] The...theater? This line doesn't make much sense... I assume in Japanese either Subaru or Sagitta said something about Shinjiro working for the theater, rather than the Combat Revue. The localization team should have changed his line to "A...runt?" since they didn't have the text for either of the others use the word "theater."  Actually, there weren't any Federal child labor laws in the US until 1938 with the passage of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Now, New York State did have labor laws prohibiting children under 14 from working in the 1920s, but surely Sagitta doesn't think Shinjiro is that young, right? ...Right?  [ Shinjiro ] Hgah! I can only assume at this point that Sagitta has literally grabbed him by his collar.  [ Sagitta ] I'm a lawyer, ya know. I won't stand by and let him disrespect the law like this!  [ Sagitta ] Let's go! If you don't help, I might just have you arrested! And deported! *DRAG* *DRAG*  [ Shinjiro ] Aaack! Please don't yank on me! Subaru, help!    [ Sagitta ] Hey Sunnyside, ya cretin! Just whaddya think you're doin' here?  [ Sunnyside ] Why hello there, Sagitta! What's up your butt today? I love the implication that Sagitta bursting screaming into his office is a regular occurrence. [ Sagitta ] Don't you know there are laws against putting 13-year-olds to work? ...She really does think Shinjiro is that young. [ Shinjiro ] 13-year-olds...? Ouch, right in the manly pride. [ Sunnyside ] I know you think I'm dumb as a door knob, Legal Eagle, but I'm not THAT stupid. [ Sagitta ] The law means nothing if we don't respect it! Just knowing it isn't enough!  [ Sagitta ] I will not stand by as my employer brazenly commits felonies left and right!  [ Sunnyside ] Looks like we're in deep doodoo here, kid. Think you can handle this? [ Shinjiro ] Sagitta, listen...  Hm, you know, she has a compelling argument. Sure, she's wrong about the child labor thing, but it sounds like that's not the only questionable thing Sunnyside has done.  [ Shinjiro ] He must be an awful boss. I don't wanna work for that kind of scum bucket!  [ Sagitta ] Give it up, Sunnyside! You're not getting away with this! [ Shinjiro ] Yeah, you're not getting away with this!  [ Sunnyside ] Why the devil are you taking HER side? You know she's wrong!  [ Shinjiro ] ...I got caught up in the moment, sir.   [ Sunnyside ] Remind me again. Who recommended we take you on? [ Shinjiro ] Umm...Commander Ogami of the Imperial Assault Force?  [ Sunnyside ] Exactly. He's not some underage staffer. He's the newest member of the New York Combat Revue!  [ Sagitta ] You gotta be kiddin' me. This twig...?  [ Sagitta ] The way I understood it, Cdr. Ogami himself was coming! This is a clear breach of contract! Way to let everyone know what was going on, Ogami, you putz.  [ Shinjiro ] Huh? Uncle Ichiro? And Shinji finally realizes the truth. [ Sunnyside ] ...  Because you simply don't have time. [ Sagitta ] Chop chop! Get it done! I'm outta here!   [ Shinjiro ] Mr. Sunnyside...is it true that my uncle was supposed to come here instead of me? [ Sunnyside ] Well, we requested that the Imperial Assault Force send their best warrior. Is that you? Since our organization is so new, we need a really strong leader, ya know?  [ Shinjiro ] So basically, my coming here is just a big disappointment for everyone. [ Sunnyside ] If you're asking for the truth...yeah. Pretty much. Ouch.  [ Shinjiro ] How brutal... Some indeterminate amount of time later...   [ Shinjiro ] I graduated from the Imperial Military Academy as a soldier... And this is what I get?   [ Shinjiro ] Mr. Sunnyside just told me that I wasn't even supposed to be here. My uncle was! Actually, Sagitta said that.  [ Shinjiro ] I got sent here by mistake or something...  [ Ratchet ] Is that so?  [ Shinjiro ] Ms. Altair, tell me it's not true! If so, I...  [ Ratchet ] What can I say? We were expecting the commander. You're just gonna have to accept that. [ Shinjiro ] Ratchet...  C'mon, don't give up.  [ Shinjiro ] What's so wrong with me?! I'm just as qualified as anyone to be parf of the team! [ Ratchet ] Lieutenant, I know how you must feel.  [ Ratchet ] But passion is not the only requirement. The Star Division is a top-class team. [ Shinjiro ] ...  [ Ratchet ] Listen, Lieutenant. This is America. We are nothing if not practical. If you really want to be part of the team, just prove that you can be useful! [ Shinjiro ] Really?  [ Ratchet ] In America, everyone has a shot at making it big. But they have to earn it. Bootstraps!  [ Ratchet ] So find a way to make your mark. And if you can't, we'll just have to call up the Commander.  [ Shinjiro ] Ratchet...? [ Ratchet ] Sorry, but I have to get going. Gotta get ready for the next performance!  [ Shinjiro ] Okay, but what should I-? BOOTSTRAPS!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM2JbIxQWnQThe sky darkens and the theater lights up for the evening's performance.    [ Shinjiro ] That's a really nice seat...but I'm not sure if I'm in the right mood to enjoy a musical.     So, the play seems to be a musical version of Antony and Cleopatra.  Complete with live elephants.   And snake-induced suicide.  Critics say, "It's toe-tappingly tragic!"   [ Shinjiro ] So that's the ideal image Mr. Sunnyside is pursuing for New York, huh? [ Shinjiro ] But...I don't see how I can fit into that kind of future. *BEEP* *BEEP* *BEEP* [ Shinjiro ] What?! The alarm!  [ Announcement ] Emergency! Emergency! Enemy robots have appeared near the Metropolitan Museum! New York Combat Revue, prepare to move out! [ Shinjiro ] This is a real crisis! I have to go help them, too! Shinjiro runs out of the auditorium. [ Shinjiro ] But, um...where's the Conference Room? *SMACK*  [ Shinjiro ] Sagitta! Where's the Conference Room? [ Sagitta ] Conference Room? What are you talking about? This isn't a drill, kid! It's real life! I don't have time to stand here and listen to you babble. Outta my way!  [ Shinjiro ] S-Sagitta!   [ Shinjiro ] ... [ Sagitta ] Good, I'm glad you understand. Stay clear and let me do my job. [ Shinjiro ] (I...I can't give up now!) (Ratchet told me to create my own opportunities.) I won't be left behind! If I follow her, I'm sure I can make my way into the meeting! Shinjiro runs off after Sagitta, following her to the rooftop.  [ Shinjiro ] Sagitta took off into the hallway. I think she went to the Conference Room.   [ Ratchet ] Sorry, Lt. Taiga. I can't let you into the Conference Room. [ Shinjiro ] What? Why not?!  [ Ratchet ] Your orders are to clean up the theater. [ Shinjiro ] Cl-clean the theater?! That's not fair! Why can't I go with you? [ Ratchet ] Cleanliness is of the highest importance. You have your orders, Lieutenant. [ Ratchet ] Have you ever seen what elephant dung does to hardwood? We really can't leave that sit. [ Shinjiro ] Ms. Altair...you can't be serious!  [ Shinjiro ] Ratchet...you're the one who told me to prove myself through my actions. But now you won't even let me fight alongside you?  [ Shinjiro ] There's nothing I can do to help protect this city...nothing at all.  [ Shinjiro ] ... *Sigh* What's going to happen to me now? [ Shinjiro ] Maybe I'll talk to Mr. Sunnyside about this tomorrow.  Next time, let's hopefully wrap up this pity party and take some initiative! Bootstraps!
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May 27, 2020 06:02
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Considering the original PS2 version of this game came out in 2005, it's even more remarkable that Subaru is handled as well as she is.
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May 27, 2020 06:11
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Having trouble making it as the protagonist? Find some kind of prototype mech to steal! That always works.
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May 27, 2020 06:25
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I do remember one great event with Subaru later on. I forget the context, but I do remember the best answer to it is to act like Japanese tourists, complete with Engrish.
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May 27, 2020 06:32
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Gonna be honest Gemini really winning me over.
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kethryveris posted:
Yeah - Sagitta says 'This kid is theater staff?!'. Interestingly Shinji responds with 'huh...staff?' which means someone changed it to 'theater' (which also fits as a response) apparently without being aware the previous line was (or was going to be) changed.
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Seraphic Neoman posted:Gonna be honest Gemini really winning me over. I'm sure the others will have things to say besides YOU SUCK SHINJI GO CRY IN A CHAIR
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May 27, 2020 12:44
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What are the correct pronouns for Subaru? Unless I missed a line I think Subaru only used Subaru instead of pronouns when referring to themselves.
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Omobono posted:What are the correct pronouns for Subaru? Subaru is Subaru, nothing more, nothing less. Subaru's pronouns are Subaru. From how much I could understand from Subaru in one post, at least.
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May 27, 2020 13:47
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Subaru tends to use Subaru when referring to Subaruself, but the localization also tends to just default to using "her," which to be fair, is valid. The singular "they" wasn't really in as much use in 2010.
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Yeah, Subaru tends to avoid pronouns and speak in the 3rd person instead. Probably because (from my extremely limited understanding) pronouns in the Japanese language are gendered.
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They're not really as gendered as other languages' pronouns, it's a lot easier to refer to someone gender-neutrally, but it's also just generally not as odd to refer to oneself in the third person, especially as an anime character.
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May 27, 2020 16:38
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Subaru actually uses 'boku' a couple of times in that introduction scene but really taking the 'Subaru always says Subaru' route is the less confusing localisation option.
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May 27, 2020 17:03
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Ogami has thrown his nephew to the wolves and didn't even have the courtesy to inform the wolves first. What an oaf.
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Polsy posted:Subaru actually uses 'boku' a couple of times in that introduction scene but really taking the 'Subaru always says Subaru' route is the less confusing localisation option. "Boku" isn't necessarily a gendered pronoun these days anyway; at least in anime land very tomboyish girls will also use it.
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Just to elaborate a bit more about Subaru, the Japanese version doesn't use any third-person pronouns at all, which you can do in Japanese because (1) a lot of the time you leave out subjects and/or objects of sentences and leave people to infer it based on context and (2) it's considered normal and not awkward to just use people's names a lot instead of second- or third-person pronouns. (This usually doesn't extend to using names instead of first-person pronouns except in the case of very young children, but it's a weirdly common verbal quirk in anime and video games.) So essentially, it is pretty much correct to say that, in the original text of the game, Subaru's preferred pronoun is Subaru. Unfortunately this doesn't work that well in English. e: dotchan posted:"Boku" isn't necessarily a gendered pronoun these days anyway; at least in anime land very tomboyish girls will also use it. I think the point was more that in Japanese they sometimes refer to themself in first person and sometimes in third, whereas the translation just keeps it in third person across the board. Ghost Car fucked around with this message at 21:42 on May 27, 2020 |
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May 27, 2020 21:37
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Hwurmp posted:I'm sure the others will have things to say besides YOU SUCK SHINJI GO CRY IN A CHAIR
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I'll throw in a vote for Gemini, since she seems the best so far.
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Subaru seems the least likely to accidently get Shinjiro killed, so we might as well see if Subaru manages to do so on purpose instead.
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Good news for tomorrow's update and future updates with video - I seem to have fixed the interlacing issue! 
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Thinking about stuff and going back through introductions, I think that I am in fact going to vote for Gemini, y'all.
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 The game picks up the next morning in Shinji's apartment.  [ Shinjiro ] Anyway, I have to talk to Mr. Sunnyside today. Alright, let's go!  Obviously, in the real world there are no private homes in Central Park - it's government land. I do like the implication that, in this universe, Sunnyside is so obscenely rich that the city either gave him a permit to build a mansion in the middle of the park or he just outright owns the entire park. Either interpretation paints him as weird as hell, which absolutely tracks. [ Shinjiro ] Hm? What's that...? Is that his place?   [ Sunnyside ] Hello my precious little koi darlings. How are you today? Good, good! Weird. As. Hell.  [ Shinjiro ] (Huh? Is that really him?)  This gentleman is Mr. Wong, although it will be a while yet before we're officially introduced to him. [ Shinjiro ] Um...well, just to make sure... Is this Mr. Sunnyside's house?  [ Shinjiro ] N-no...actually, I'm here to...  [ Shinjiro ] Commander...  Focus, Shinji. [ Shinjiro ] I can fight, too! Why won't you let me join the others in battle? [ Sunnyside ] You mean you don't know? It's because you're Shinjiro Taiga and not Ichiro Ogami. [ Shinjiro ] Th-that's not...! [ Shinjiro ] Uncle Ichiro is a doofus. It was an accomplishment if he just managed to put his clothes on the right way in the morning. [ Sunnyside ] That's just how it is! Actually, I've already booked you a ticket back to Japan. But... There's just so much paperwork involved in sending you back to Japan.  [ Sunnyside ] You're going to work at the theater as an usher! We're so busy, we need more help. [ Shinjiro ] An...usher?  [ Shinjiro ] No, I'm fine with it! Please, I'd be happy to give it a shot! [ Sunnyside ] I'm sure everything that's happened has given you plenty to think about. Hang in there!  [ Mr. Wong ] Sorry to interrupt, sir, but it's time for your meeting with the congressmen. [ Sunnyside ] Oh, already? Alright. Sorry Shin, but I have to get going. See you later! Sunnyside and Mr. Wong leave. [ Shinjiro ] So now what am I supposed to do? How am I going to help protect the city as an usher? By making sure the city knows the way to their assigned seats? ...I got nothing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppaH3Ufs90I *birdcalls*  [ Woman's Voice ] 'Long have I watched fear and pain gather before me, only to send them away on the wind.' 'And my heart soars with the birds in the sky.' [ Shinjiro ] Hmm? Where's that voice coming from?  And we meet another (eventual) member of the Assault Force, Diana Caprice. I don't consider that a spoiler because she's in uniform on the game's cover as well as in the opening movie. [ Shinjiro ] (Ah, there's someone there. I wonder what she's doing?) [ Shinjiro ] (She's in a wheelchair. I wonder what's wrong with her?)  [ Shinjiro ] I-I'm good, thank you.  [ Diana ] Care to join me? I was just feeding the birds. [ Shinjiro ] Sure, if you don't mind. *birdcalls* [ Shinjiro ] Wow, they really seem hungry.   [ Shinjiro ] Oh, I'm Shinjiro Taiga. But you can call me Shin. I just arrived here from Japan. Shinji's already gotten used to the fact that everyone he meets is going to be giving him a nickname anyway, so he may as well embrace it.  [ Shinjiro ] W-well...  He is a real jerk, but you never know what will get back to him, so better not say that out loud.  [ Shinjiro ] I finally met a nice person. I was beginning to think I wouldn't find any in New York. And the writers and Shinji all forget that Gemini exists for a minute. Plum and Kayama haven't been anything but nice, as well.   [ Shinjiro ] Everyone here is so mean. They say I'm too small, and not good enough to help!  [ Diana ] That's terrible! Well, I'd be very happy to be your friend. [ Shinjiro ] Th-thanks...   [ Diana ] Tough it out, stay positive, and someday everyone will recognize how great you are! Everything will be fine. We all have potential for the future. [ Shinjiro ] Diana... [ Shinjiro ] You're right. As long as you never give up, there's always a chance, no matter how small! I might just be an usher right now, but I'm sure I'll get my chance someday. [ Shinjiro ] Diana...I feel like I know what I have to do now!  [ Shinjiro ] Thanks, I definitely will! See you later, Diana! [ Diana ] Take care, Shin. Back at the Little Lip Theater...  They stopped using the ticket punch and switched to tearaway stubs after the...incident. They say if you pull back the rugs in the foyer, you can still see the bloodstains on the floor. [ Shinjiro ] I have to start the day with an energetic greeting. And remember to keep smiling. Okay!   [ Subaru ] Hmph...still hanging around, huh? [ Shinjiro ] Well, I decided to give it a shot here a little longer. I'm going to work really hard! Please support me however you can!  There's an argument to be made that indoor plumbing is one of mankind's greatest inventions. I mean, at this point in time, a lot of people in rural areas were still using chamber pots and outhouses. My great-grandparents would have been pretty drat grateful for an indoor toilet. [ Shinjiro ] (Grr...can't get angry...have to keep smiling!)  [ Shinjiro ] I just want to help! Even a toilet can be useful! And, much like a toilet, Shinji sure is taking a lot of crap right now.  [ Subaru ] You seem...somewhat different from yesterday.  [ Sagitta ] Hmph. So you've got a little determination. I guess that's something.   [ Ratchet ] Sagitta...  She walks off. [ Subaru ] I have to go now, as well. I'll be back in time for the meeting.  They walk off, too. [ Shinjiro ] Huh...?  [ Shinjiro ] I-I'm fine, Ratchet... If there's even a chance of me being useful, I'll stick around and work hard.  [ Ratchet ] So in that case, could you please go help Gemini clean the theater floors? I really need you two to finish cleaning everything in time for the show tonight. [ Shinjiro ] Alright! I'll give it my all! Shinji steps out into the hall. [ Shinjiro ] So, um...where's Gemini? [ Gemini ] Heya, Shiney! What are you doin' here?   [ Gemini ] But what happened to you? You seem a lot more lively than before. [ Shinjiro ] Oh, well...  ...Maybe not a good idea to tell her that it was a different girl that made you happy again.  [ Shinjiro ] I just love cleaning with you.  [ Gemini ] I can see us becoming real fast friends. Plus, it's just more fun to do stuff with others! [ Shinjiro ] Gemini...  [ Shinjiro ] Of course! Let's get started! Later that evening...   [ Gemini ] We don't have much time. I think we should split up and each handle different places? I'll clean up the Green Room, so why don't you take the Rooftop Garden? [ Shinjiro ] The Rooftop Garden...got it!  [ Gemini ] We have to get ready for the show later, too. Head to the Green Room by 7pm.  Being given a time deadline is an indication that another Free Time section is going to start, so we'll save that for the next update. Next time on Sakura Wars: Free time! And maybe some cleaning, I guess.
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Just think of the future robot explosions, Shijiro. Then it will (probably?) be worth it.
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(Don't) Get In The Robot, Shinji
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Ugh Diana's the WORST Her chapter is wild as hell tho
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Rody One Half posted:Ugh Diana's the WORST seeing Diana singled out after all this makes me morbidly curious
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Rody One Half posted:Ugh Diana's the WORST Is she? If anything, she's been the nicest person so far. I'm guessing there's a lot more here we haven't seen yet if you're reacting this way.
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loving hell those 'muricans are assholes. Except the cowgirl somehow. I mean, Subaru is clearly trolling everyone and loving it so gotta respect Subaru for it, but in general Jesus gently caress if Ogami sent the nephew, maybe Ogami had something in mind? I assume you guys have telegraphs. Send an urgent telegram for clarifications. Or read Ogami's message: "I'm not coming to America. Deal with it  "
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Omobono posted:loving hell those 'muricans are assholes. Except the cowgirl somehow.
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 Before we get started on the Free Time, we haven't checked what the triangle button under the pocket watch does. It opens up a menu that right now only has "Radio" on it, although later there will be a second function.  Clicking on the radio now gets us a newscast.  [ Radio Hostess ] As we reported yesterday, a certain tomb was moving in the dead of night! As it turns out, the mummy that was contained within...has disappeared! New Yorkers are scared to death! Some believe the city has been cursed by a pharaoh's ghost! This probably has something to do with the mission that the Combat Revue went on last night.  There's one place we haven't been to yet here, and that's the Japanese-style hot spring that Sunnyside had installed on the roof because why not.  [ Shinjiro ] Oh wow, all the roof's tiles are just hanging by a thread. That's a safety hazard! Let's fix it.  [ Sagitta ] I was hoping I could grab a quick bath. I just worked up one heck of a sweat exercising! [ Shinjiro ] Exercising? [ Sagitta ] As a top-shelf actress, I gotta stay in shape! So I go to the gym like every day. ...When do you have the time, woman? You're an actress, a lawyer, and a soldier. Do you even sleep?  [ Shinjiro ] Oh yeah? Well...  Ackbar voice: It's a trap! [ Shinjiro ] Exercising every day is tough! It's not easy being famous.   [ Sagitta ] It's no different from a lawyer who goes out to collect info for a case.  [ Shinjiro ] Hmm...I see.   [ Shinjiro ] Yeah, no problem. Sagitta walks away. And Shinji managed to have an (almost) normal conversation with her! I'd call that a success!  [ Shinjiro ] Sagitta's gone. I'll fix the bath and then head somewhere else. We'll head to the Manager's Office next. [ Shinjiro ] Ratchet? It's Shinjiro. I'm here to clean the room.   [ Ratchet ] Perhaps next time I should... [ Shinjiro ] Umm...Ms. Altair?  [ Shinjiro ] What's wrong, Ratchet? You don't look so good. [ Ratchet ] Oh, it's nothing. Just a little worn out from training. [ Shinjiro ] (It doesn't look like nothing.)  A session of Click LIPS begins. Let's start by talking to her. [ Shinjiro ] Are you sure you're okay, Ratchet? You really don't look that great. [ Ratchet ] Yeah? I think I'm just really tired today. Our shows are getting really popular, you know. I gotta deal with reporters and everything. [ Shinjiro ] Oh yeah? Well you should take a day off if you get a chance. [ Ratchet ] Hmhmhm. Thanks for being so concerned about me.  [ Ratchet ] But what kind of Captain am I, to make others worry about me? [ Shinjiro ] Ratchet...  You should, but patience first. [ Shinjiro ] You're not a bad Captain! You're great! [ Ratchet ] Hehe. Thanks for the brown-nosing, Shin. [ Ratchet ] But a Captain must always be aware of her team's morale. I should be more careful. [ Shinjiro ] I would die for you, ma'am!  [ Ratchet ] That's...sweet, but maybe tone down the enthusiasm just a little next time.  ...This usually isn't advisable (also, ick) but this time looking at her chest twice actually nets a chance to earn relationship points and we must earn all the points.  [ Shinjiro ] (Wow...she really is a Captain.) [ Ratchet ] *ahem* [ Shinjiro ] (No! I mustn't stare at women that way! Especially when they're my boss!) And then we immediately click on her boobies again. [ Shinjiro ] (Dammit! I know I shouldn't look at her like this, but I can't help it!)  [ Shinjiro ] (It's almost like there's a sinister outside force controlling my every action.) [ Ratchet ] Um, Shin? What, exactly, are you staring at? [ Shinjiro ] Oh, no...I wasn't...I didn't-!   [ Shinjiro ] I'm sorry. [ Ratchet ] Well, at least you were honest about it. I'll forgive you...for now. But be more careful! Women always notice when men stare at them. Always. [ Shinjiro ] Yes, ma'am...  Let's move Shin's gaze a little further up. [ Shinjiro ] (She's wearing a very formal, conservative blue suit.) (It may not be gorgeous, but it exudes an elegant aura.) Clicky on the suit again.  [ Shinjiro ] No...I was just thinking how nice it looks on you. Much less creepy. Good. [ Ratchet ] Haha. Well, thanks. I think that's because it was tailor-fit just for me.  [ Shinjiro ] Tailor-made, huh? That's great! I'm actually not sure if they meant an actual tailored suit or a bespoke suit. There are three levels of, uh, suit-ness. Off-the-rack would be a pre-made suit you just go in and buy off the rack at a department store and wear it as it is. A tailored suit would also be a pre-made suit, but the shop would have a tailor that would take your measurements and then alter the suit to fit better. A bespoke suit is one where the suit is made to order to your specific measurements, which seems to be more like what they're talking about here. Anyway, talking to Ratchet again ends the scene.  [ Shinjiro ] Alright, I'll clean up the office for you.  We could also go to the Rooftop Garden up here, or the Combat Revue area, but we don't need to. Subaru is at the garden right now, and they will have a short conversation with Shinji and leave so he can clean - there's no relationship points available in this conversation. Mr. Wong (the older Chinese gentleman that was at Sunnyside's mansion) is at the entrance to the Combat Revue and will stop Shinji from entering. I'm going to skip those places and go back down to the theater. Going down to the first floor triggers an automatic scene. [ Gemini ] Oh, Shiny! Hold on a second!  ...For certain definitions of "done," yes. [ Gemini ] So I have another favor to ask you.  [ Gemini ] But I don't think I can get it done in time by myself. You think you could help out? [ Shinjiro ] Yeah, of course!  [ Gemini ] First you sweep it with the broom, then wipe it down with a rag. Then you wax it! That order is really important, so don't forget it! [ Shinjiro ] Okay, so first I...  And we get our first look at Double LIPS. During Double LIPS, you will have several LIPS prompts to go through. Each prompt still has its normal timer, but you also have to finish all of them before the longer timer - shown here as a pipe arching over the top of the screen - expires. In the remake of the first Sakura Wars game, Ogami's first Double LIPS timer was the challenge of...getting dressed in the ticket taker uniform. Hooray for Shinjiro being marginally more competent than his uncle! [ Shinjiro ] Sweep the floor with a broom. No sweat! [ Gemini ] Alright, I'll help you out, too! [ Shinjiro ] All done! Now it's...  [ Shinjiro ] Time to start wiping! [ Gemini ] Okay! Wipe the floor from the left...to the right. Yes! It's so clean now!  [ Gemini ] First we gotta put away the bucket...waagh! Well, that doesn't sound good.  Gemini?  GEMINI?!  ...Oh, dear. (Side note, I hate this particular common anime "collapsed girl" pose. Normal humans don't bend that way without injuring something.)  [ Gemini ] Oh man, I'm all wet! And one of your knees might be dislocated. [ Shinjiro ] Gemini! Here, let me...  Of course, the Double LIPS is still going on. [ Shinjiro ] Are you okay? Here's a clean towel to dry off with.  And the minigame is over.  [ Gemini ] I got soaked, but we have to finish cleaning the hallway! So let's wipe and wax that floor!  [ Gemini ] We got it done because of teamwork! Thanks for the help. [ Shinjiro ] You're more than welcome. I'm just glad we finished up in time. [ Shinjiro ] Is there anything else I can do for you, Gemini? [ Shinjiro ] I'd be happy to help out however I can. [ Gemini ] Hmm...do you think you could go hand out flyers?  [ Shinjiro ] That's a great idea! I'd love to do that.  [ Shinjiro ] The busy main streets, huh? [ Gemini ] Then come back and meet me in the Green Room at 7 o'clock.  Next time on Sakura Wars: we hand out a bunch of flyers that people will probably take and then drop in the nearest trash can without even looking at them. It's the American way!
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Time to go to the darkest, least populated alleys. What could ever go wrong?
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Blaze Dragon posted:Time to go to the darkest, least populated alleys. What could ever go wrong? An alley may actually feature in the next update! On a different note, I just noticed when transcribing this update that they localized Sagitta’s name as Sagiitta, with two i’s. I swear it’s Berenstain/Berenstein all over again. I am debating if I should go back through the updates and correct it or just keep spelling it “Sagitta.”
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Can't help but think of Sagitta as the kind of person who'd say "Sleep is the cousin of death" now. From what I've seen, that's not too far off.
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Sagitta is actually short for Sagiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitta
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Shiny is taking all this like a champ all told.
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I tried doing that pose and my knees and hips vehemently disagreed. On the other hand I'm probably less flexible than a teenage dancer/actress/robot pilot and I got pretty close so I bet it's possible. I'm definitely leaning towards Sagitta. Shinjiro clearly needs a tall strong woman to take care of him.
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Her doing that pose in work pants is much more unbelievable than her doing it at all.
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