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brynn-lear · 5 days ago

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for those who are looking which of these games have yandere endings, allow me to kindly add them in a read more :D

Cupid Parasite: Gill Lovecraft

The most consistent yandere-vibes from Lock's recommendations. Gill's I would say leans so much on pathetic sad dog yandere and irl stalker that the otome game community is very divided on him (and a majority of us are yandere/trash husbando fans lol).

You'll spend most of his routes looking at how much he's a loser (/aff) who simps for his former roommate. I mean, he's trying to get over you but the heavens might quite literally be playing with him— cause how can he move on when you're his matchmaker???????

Cupid Parasite is so silly and so fun, highly recommend for those who love romcoms.

Piofiore: Nicola (Bad End)

Note: don't search his name on google images cause one of the first things you'll see is his CG for the bad end. Do not spool yourself lol.

Oooh how I love this man. Him and Dante are my faves [and Roberto. Lord. I love Roberto so much why isn't he a love interest?!?!?]

I won't spoil much, but his bad ending is 🥰. Plus Piofiore is such a good game anyways, it's worth trying out. If you like mafia men that are trash and would definitely kill you in other routes (sometimes their own too aHEM MISTER CHINESE KEBAB)— this game is for you.

Olympia Soiree: Kuroba (Bad End)

Ngl I remember the yandere end for this one being relatively short, but Kuroba along with Byakuya are my faves so I didn't really mind. If you like your fics with some sort of "chosen one" flair to it, OS is for you <3.

Don't get it twisted though, the game makes it a point to show time and time again how much their color system destroys the people [definitely feels like a metaphor for racism-]

Even if Tempest: Crius Castlerock (Bad End)

TW: childhood abuse/neglect, cannibalism, straight up every route has murder since this is literally a Phoenix Wright fantasy otome game, blood, unending angst you can't escape from if you want to see a single good ending, etc. For the amount of girlbossing and (justifyable?) crimes the heroine had done [and lord she's such a pretty androgynous girlie], the game is very refreshing.

LOOK AT MY BABIIIIESSS 😭😭😭😭😭😭

If you love suffering, I highly recommend this game because the plot is amazing. It does not hold back as much. It's not like Black Wolves Saga's level of "dead dove: do not eat" but man will it surprise you.

Crius definitely feels overprotective even in routes outside his. As an older brother figure-esque, he has this tendency to help you out without question [this fact will hurt you later.] His bad end? I'm a simp. And I like the hurt it gives. 10/10. Also him in the fandisk is 🤌🤌🤌🤌. Everyone in that game is so loveable.

I play a whole lot of localized switch otome games and let me just say, he's gotta be part of my top 5— and some people on that list are there for nostalgia's sake (Hi Tokimeki Memorial). Crius is great. Much love.

Bonus route: Steam Prison - Fin Euclase

I shit you not, bro is a yandere in every route but his. I am not joking. The amount of Love Interests that had fallen from his hands— meanwhile in his route he's a struggling wholesome puppy just trying to survibe the underworld. I love him but I cannot be with him simply because I'm not content with just seeing him happy, I wanna see that broken side again /silly

I forgot to mention: I wouldn't say CxM has a yandere route [I say that as someone whose faves are Okazaki and Shiraishi, who keeps being typed as yanderes when they're deranged at best /j]

... Buuut there is a bad end where it feels like Hoshino/the MC is a yandere for our poster boy :)

lock's otome game recs

i received some asks indicating an interest in a compilation of my favorite otome games, so i decided to go for it!! i've played about fourteen otome games, but of those fourteen, only these six left a lasting impression on me. there are still some that i intend to check out, so the rankings may update in the future. i'll give a very general overview of each game and how i'd score the categories that i find the most important in an otome game — the heroine, story, art, enjoyability, along with the characters i liked the most.

number 6 - piofiore fated memories.

heroine: 6/10 story: 6.5/10 characters: 7/10 art: 10/10 enjoyability: 8/10 favorite characters: dante (ishikawa kaito), nicola (kimura ryouhei) and yang (okamoto nobuhiko)

this game centers around the heroine, with the default name liliana adornato, who finds herself entangled in the politics of the region's three most prominent crime organizations. the game has an italian backdrop and iirc, takes place in the 1930s.

the overarching narrative, while it has its fair share of intrigue, isn't the game's strongest point. it's the interactions with the characters themselves that made the game feel worthwhile. each love interest has more to them than what meets the eye, so it's satisfying to watch the relationship between them and the heroine develop.

the heroine takes a passive role throughout much of the game, events sorta just happen to her. still, she has a kind disposition that makes her likable and doesn't make stupid decisions that has you wanting to fling your console across the room. her characterization changes slightly depending on the route. for instance, without getting into spoilers, she's more assertive throughout yang's route. the resulting dynamic made yang's route the most memorable, even if he's my third favorite character from the bunch.

what feels unique to this game is the effort put into the bad endings. in most visual novels, bad endings can feel like gimmicks. you make one or two wrong decisions and you're rewarded with a few paragraphs. the downward spiral of the characters in the bad endings are decently fleshed out and you can see how they arrived at this 'worst' version of themselves. they're suitably dark and it shouldn't come as a surprise that i enjoyed them because of that 😭

then there's the art. it's stunning, the details in each CG are mindboggling. the heroine gets to wear a variety of pretty outfits which is something i like to see. even in the story's weaker moments, a stunning CG would pop up that had me forgiving everything. i still glance through the gallery to this day.

number five - cupid parasite.

heroine: 9.5/10 story: 7/10 characters: 7/10 art: 9/10 enjoyability: 9/10 favorite characters: ryuki keisaiin (junya enoki) & gill lovecraft (kimura ryouhei)

iconic. showstopping. a little bit camp.

cupid parasite stars one of my favorite heroines, lynette. she works as a bridal advisor whose ambition is to ensure everyone finds their soulmate. in actuality, she's the goddess cupid, who left her post in celestia to better understand humanity and create lasting pairs. she's a delight to play as.

this game's presentation and overall aesthetic is the most distinct from any otome game i've played. aside from the presentation, the story itself is unlike any of the others on this list. when it comes to romance, i typically prefer them to be dark and mature. this game opts for a more lighthearted approach. it vacillates between being a romcom and dipping into the absurdist genre. there were times i was literally left speechless (glances at gill's route)... but it makes for an entertaining experience. the game's plenty funny as well.

personally, i enjoyed the more grounded moments when the mythological elements remained in the background. because of this, the true ending doesn't do it for me as much as they do in other games. as with anything, this is a personal preference though. i liked all of the routes and found the game handles the development of each love interest well. we're introduced to these men at their most pathetic and get to help them become a little more well-adjusted. lowering the cringe meter, if you will. it makes their growth all the most satisfying as the narrative progresses.

number four - even if tempest.

heroine: 9/10 story: 8.5/10 characters: 8/10 art: 6/10 enjoyability: 9/10 favorite characters: the heroine herself, tyril i lister (noriaki sugiyama), crius castlerock (makoto furukawa) and lucien neuschburn (kaito ishikawa)

right from the get-go, this game's premise had me hooked. it features the heroine, anastasia (<3!), who leads an incredibly tragic life. she's bestowed the ability to reverse time following each of her deaths and uses this to unravel a mess of mysteries the world's setting is tangled in.

this game is absolutely anastasia's story. without spoiling anything, i loved the approach they took with the time rewinding ability. how it's incorporated is unique to an otome game, which they take full advantage of to amplify the tragic romances. on that note, the romance itself occasionally takes a backseat to the narrative as a whole. personally, i didn't mind this in the moment, since i found the story so interesting. in retrospect, i do wish that we got more moments between the heroine and each love interest, especially in the true ending.

there are more gameplay elements here as well. you have to conduct investigations, gather evidence, and apply what you've learned during these trial segments. when i first read about this, i thought it'd be a gimmick, but i liked playing through them. it incentivizes you to pay extra close attention to the world.

while i liked the narrative as a whole, i do wish we got more worldbuilding. there are hints of political subterfuge and religious oligarchy that, while touched upon, could've been leaned into more to give the setting a distinct feeling.

number three - olympia soiree

heroine: 8/10 story: 8/10 characters: 8/10 art: 10/10 enjoyability: 10/10 favorite characters: akaza (yoshitsugu matsuoka), himuka (shun horie), and yosuga (yuma uchida)

in olympia soirée, the eponymous heroine, olympia, lives in a society divided into castes based on colors. she is the last surviving member of a clan that can perform rituals to keep the sun aglow. this game is a lengthier title, i believe i clocked in around 25 ish hours (i don't use auto-play so that sheds some time). the story benefits from this, as olympia has rich worldbuilding and lore that's revealed throughout the route's progression.

we get to see the consequences of this caste system and olympia's growth as she becomes determined to realize a better future for the islands. this makes the heroine someone that you want to root for. personally, i'm a sucker for stories that center around a sheltered individual being forced to face the harsh realities of the world and maturing in their own way. this, paired with the struggles specific to this setting, make for a gripping backdrop for the character's routes. all the love interests have problems of their own that they need to address.

this is certainly a mature title, there's plenty of steamy scenes featuring gorgeous artwork. seriously... all the pretty CGs are absolute eye candy. i enjoyed the balance between the main narrative and the development of the romantic relationships, i don't remember ever feeling bored.

ironically enough, i think this is the darkest game from the bunch listed here, surpassing the game with actual horror elements. there's a whole litany of trigger warnings to be mindful of when going through the game's bad ends. they are, as the term suggests, Bad. not light or humorous in the slightest. the poor heroine goes through it. please be mindful of these more touchy subjects.

number two - 9 r.i.p

heroine: 8/10 story: 8/10 characters: 9/10 art: 10/10 enjoyability: 10/10 favorite characters: minami (nobuhiko okamoto), hibiki (shunichi toki), kureha (toshiki masuda), and koyo (ryota suzuki)

i was looking forward to the english localization of this game before it was even announced ... i'd been wanting an otome game with this vibe for ages. and it didn't disappoint! there are four different overarching story sections, with two characters each having their routes fall under them. this makes it difficult to give a summary since each route has a vastly different feel. some routes lean heavy into supernatural horror (such as hibiki and kureha), whereas others are just... supernatural (like with yukimaro and koharu).

the basic premise is that the main character, misa, is a high school girl burdened with her career survey. she's uncertain what she wants for the future and is being pressured by his mother to pursue a career in medicine. in one way or another, depending on the story section, she comes into contact with the afterlife and those who inhabit it.

i loved this game, i couldn't put it down. the routes that leaned heavy into horror were my favorites, which shouldn't be a surprise lol. i do feel some love interests were given preferential treatment of others, i wanted more from sena's storyline in particular, since he's voiced by one of my favorite VAs (tetsuya kakihara, the voice of scaramouche) 😭... apparently this game is receiving a fandisc, so hopefully they'll remedy that in the future.

minami stole the show for me. from what i've gauged online, he's a divisive character, you either find him grating or love him (like i do). i'm biased but i do think he has the most interesting and well-written story out of the love interests, i've played through it three times already. i just adored the dynamic between him and the heroine. he's petulant, selfish, and a bit immature, yet he goes to extremes for her as he realizes his unhinged feelings.

hibiki is a close second. the most yandere-coded of the bunch, he's soft-spoken and polite, but that exterior hides a creepy personality. like all of the characters in this game, there's a tragic element to him. i was worried about the role the heroine would play in helping him 'overcome' this, but i think they handled it well. it doesn't feel like the heroine's fixing him so much as she's helping him have a different perspective on certain events.

yeah i'm not normal about this game, i cannot recommend it enough. it would've taken the top slot if some of the routes were a bit more polished. i didn't care for yukimaro's at all, for example. routes like minami's, hibiki's, and koyo's more than make up for it though.

number one - collar x malice

heroine: 10/10 story: 10/10 characters: 10/10 art: 10/10 enjoyability: 10/10 favorite characters: takeru sasazuka (daisuke namikawa), kei okazaki (yuki kaji), and aiji yanagi (masakazu morita)

the holy grail. the otome games that died for our sins. this isn't just a good otome game, it's an excellent story, with a very human cast, commentary on issues like the nature of crime, and you're left wanting to solve the various mysterious as much as the heroine does. speaking of the heroine, miss hoshino ichika is my all-time favorite heroine. she's clever, resolute, compassionate, and you can't help but fall in love with her a little yourself 😭😭

i'm not sure if this makes sense, but the world feels very... full? you get this sense that ichika exists outside just interacting with the love interests. she has her career, friends, and her younger brother that act as more than passing NPCs. the writers ensured all the characters with portraits are given some level of depth. i left caring about more characters than the heroine and love interests.

each route is dedicated to working through a certain case, which keeps the story intriguing as you progress. finally, all of the little hints that have been littered throughout coalesce into the 'true' route, where questions you've had since the first chapter are given satisfactory conclusions. at the same time, you're left wondering about a few things, such as the complete philosophy of the main antagonist.

ichika's relationship with each of the love interests develops alongside the case they're investigating, which almost always have connections or parallels to the LI's past. this helped ground them in reality and flesh them out into dynamic characters. you come to care deeply about them alongside ichika. the romance feels earned and doesn't come on too fast, which some otome games suffer from.

if you like otome games and haven't played collar x malice yet, i fully recommend it!!!!!!!! it's the strongest title from what i've played so far.

#CxM my goat 👑#it's my first switch otome lol #EiT is definitely my fave of all of these ngl #I haven't played 9RIP yet since it's new but I can't wait :)

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ansy-tea · 2 years ago

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Okay so i just finished the Nicola route and oH MY GOOOOOD.

I definitely get what you mean. The part with the mansion was really good. The drama, the angst, i definitely get what you meant now haha.

but yeah, knowing your inspiration now, it makes me more eager to see whats coming in the next chapters so excited to suffer with everyone else

spoilers(?)

HUHUHU O L I V E E E E E R R R

I wanted an oliver route but I got death instead (as always, my faves love to perish.) That's the scene that made Chapter 1 huhuhuhu. Without that I'd probably never write this mafia au cuz my friends wouldn't bully me for one–

The fricking ring line at the end about the corpse being just as cold like 👌👌👌 fantastic. 10/10.

OCMC gets tons of inspo from Piofiore. I would've made Cyno as an average mafia man and not an ex-priest with family issues if it weren't for Orlok.

I admit, Piofiore wasn't a game I loved immediately because I always do things blind and... I keep dying. Nicola's my first route so I have a soft spot for him bUT YANG??? EXCUSE ME SIR– I TRUSTED YOU WHY'D YOU KEBAB ME WITH DANTE–

Playing the fandisk is still pretty fricking fun and thank the lord the meter actually shows the percentage and not "holy sht am i colorblind or does Yang actually like me this time."

Shakks anyways yeah!!! Super glad you got to play the bad ending!!! It's good sht

#tag: ocmc - cta

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keyofthetwilight03 · 6 years ago

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What a dapper looking man. XD He reminds me of Ignis for some reason. >_> His name is Isaac, so that might be the cause of that. XD Also, this game reminds me of Dramatical Murder. Ugh! I still didn’t get to finish that game. >_> It’s just a hassle to download it then, install it, then download the fandisk and install that, too.... But i want to play through it so bad. T__T Why does my laptop have to break that time.. T__T But, then it broke again and I was in the middle of downloading the game again, but in pieces. And it’s a hassle. DX

#BL Games #Red Embrace #Dramatical Murder

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acarnivalofstars · 7 years ago

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Amnesia Later: New World Prologue Part 2

Amnesia Later is the first fandisk for Amnesia and consists of several parts to the game, including New World and After Story. New World is basically an AU of sorts that focuses on a scenario where the MC is dating no one and the staff of Meido no Hitsuji make summer plans together. I’ve split the prologue into 2 parts for more easy reading (and workload on myself….) This 2nd half focuses on the MC’s interactions with members of the cast and then the actual firefly outing itself before it splits off into individual routes.

Sorry for taking so long to upload this--I’ve been focusing on school and while I finished this like a month ago I forgot to actually upload it oops .___. ;;

Special thanks as always to @aphonicdreams and Yume for helping with translating and proofreading! Translation is under the Read More

Orion: I’m so tired~ And good work today~!

You worked really hard today as well! As such, let’s hold a strategy meeting while you relax a bit.

For some reason today we got to meet the full member line-up from the store by coincidence.

I think we can trust anyone from those members.

If everyone were to find out you had amnesia, they’d help you out. That’s the kind of people I believe they are.

…...But that’s exactly why it’s hard to just pick one person……

Ugh, should we just disclose it during the morning assembly? Like, “To tell you the truth, I actually don’t have any memories”? Or would that be too reckless…...

Ah, but it’s good we managed to establish the reason why you had so many shifts.

You had plans with those part-time members to go somewhere with some goal in mind.

Oh yeah, it didn’t come up in today’s subject, but are Ikki and Kent not part of the group?

I mean, Toma called himself the “overseer,” right?

It’s pretty common for the oldest one in a group to take that role after all.

If that’s the case, then that means there’s no one older than Toma going on that trip.

So Ikki, Kent, and even the manager aren’t included. That’s just a guess, though.

Well, even without thinking that hard we can probably formulate a guess based on Ikki’s reaction when he saw Toma and the others come in.

He was surprised when he saw them, saying that they were an unusual group to be together. If he knew about the trip then he wouldn’t react like that, right?

Hmm…...But just where are you going, and to do what?

……………………

…….Even if I rack my brain I can’t come up with an answer. Argh, forget about it. We can think about it tomorrow!

It’s still early to take a bath or eat dinner, so let’s just watch TV or something and laze around.

If the weather report says the weather will be good tomorrow, let’s air out your futon before heading to work.

A soft and fluffy futon is super…… Hm? …...What sort of news is this?

Newscaster: …...As such, it is not yet clear whether or not the abnormal occurrence this year has a connection to the climate.

Newscaster 2: Then that means like last year, it will be possible to see fireflies in a wide range of areas, and not just in one part, correct?

Newscaster 1: Indeed. It seems the entire nation will be able to enjoy activities characteristic of summer.

Newscaster 2: However, is there no concern that due to the plague the balance of the ecosystem will go awry?

Newscaster 1: It has been confirmed that the reproductive ability of the specimens from the outbreak this year is extremely weak, so it seems it will not be that large of an impact.

Newscaster 2: Even that part of them is strange. Will that mystery ever be clarified one day?

Newscaster 1: Now then, let’s take another look at the video shown previously.

It is a recording of fireflies taken around the Shinano Station area.

[…………]

[……Ah……]

[……Fireflies……]

Orion: Eh…...Eh?!

Uwah…...W-Whoa……!

T-That was dangerous~! It always comes so unexpectedly after all. You were almost about to collapse!

But anyway. Another memory has returned. The person who spoke just now was you, right?

They were talking about seeing something again next year. Were they possibly talking about fireflies, maybe?

I mean, they were just talking about it on TV, right? Since you regained a memory after seeing that, isn’t that likely to be the case?

You made a promise to see fireflies with someone.

But just who exactly is that someone……?

…...Ah! Hey, couldn’t it be that the people you made the promise with is Toma and the others?

I mean, they mentioned “lakes, rivers, and mountains.” Those are places where fireflies live, right?

Alright, then let’s try confirming this with someone tomorrow!

If you go see the fireflies with the person you promised with, your memories might come flying back even more vigorously!

Let’s narrow in on Toma and the others and do our best~! Yeah~!

August 11th

Orion: …...Or at least, that was what supposed to happen……

Ikki: Well, that’s how it is, so let’s go see the fireflies tomorrow night together.

Orion: Ikki suddenly invited you out……

Didn’t you make the promise to watch fireflies with Toma and the others~? Is it actually Ikki~?

Ikki: You have the day off after tomorrow, right? If that’s the case then you can afford to spend a lot of time out tomorrow night. How about it?

You won’t be alone with just me. Ken is coming too so don’t worry.

Ken said it’d be okay if we even took a car, so……

Kent: Ikkyu.

The manager is calling for you. It seems he wants to confirm something about your shifts next month. Head over to the office.

Ikki: The manager is? Hm~ …...But we were in the middle of a conversation. Oh well.

Well then, think about what we just talked about, okay? I expect a favorable response.

Kent: The conversation Ikkyu referred to you two having just now was in regards to firefly catching, yes? As usual, he is a man that is nimble in footwork when it comes to having fun.

I proposed the idea to him only a mere 3 minutes ago. He coercively pushed me into coming with him whether I agreed to or not.

Orion: Is that so…… Wait, so does that mean Kent isn’t the person with whom you made that “promise”?

Kent: …...Be that as it may, I was also thinking I’d like to show you the fireflies. As such, I will help out as much as possible.

Orion: Eh. Wait, which is it?!

Kent: Well, that’s how it is. I’ll also be expecting a favorable response. Now if you’ll excuse me.

Orion: Don’t just say “excuse me” and then walk off……! Talk to us more~! Let’s talk about last year’s promise or something……!

Ugh…...We don’t have time to question Kent and there’s a customer to boot……

Coming! Welcome back, Master!

???: Hello. Are there seats open?

Orion: Oh hey, it’s Ukyo. This guy sure has become a regular at this store.

This is Ukyo. He’s a frequent customer at this store, and…...I don’t know any other information about him……

I know he does work as a cameraman or something, but…...Other than that…...Hmm.

He says a lot of things that don’t make any sense, he sometimes flips out at things, and he often gives in to pressure. That’s the kind of strange person he is.

It’s not like he’s a bad person or anything, but I think it’d be bad if we trusted in Ukyo.

Ukyo even says himself, “Don’t trust me!” after all.

Ukyo: Um, I’ll have a Kilimanjaro. Also, is Waka-san here?

I managed to get some pictures of what he wanted to see, so I’d like to show them to him……

Waka: If it isn’t Ukyo-dono. So you’ve come to visit this store again. I am always thankful for your patronage.

Ukyo: Hello there, Waka-san. I was just asking if you were here.

Waka: Oh? Do you have some business with me?

Ukyo: I have some pictures to show you. Waka-san, didn’t you say you wanted to see pictures of fireflies?

Orion: Eh, again with the fireflies?!

Ukyo: Last night, while I was sleeping at the river bed, I thought I saw some flickering lights so I opened my eyes.

Orion: …...Why was he sleeping so naturally at a river bed?

Ukyo: And then, once I woke up and took a closer look, those flickering lights were actually fireflies.

I was surprised. I didn’t think I would see fireflies in such a downtown area.

Waka: For two consecutive years, last year and this year, there has been coverage every day on the abnormal occurrences of the fireflies. I do not think it might be due to that but...

Ukyo: Huh, is that so? I don’t watch the news, so I had no idea…...

…...That’s likely to be something only occurring in this world. I haven’t heard about this in other worlds after all……

Waka: This world?

Ukyo: Ah, no. I’m just talking to myself.

I’ve always wanted to take pictures of Japanese fireflies, so once I realized they were there I immediately started pressing my camera shutter.

These are those pictures. Please take a look for yourselves.

Waka: …...This is……!

Ukyo: The large spots are the lights from fireflies, and the small ones are the lights from the stars.

I took pictures of the fireflies using the night sky as a background while lying down on the river bed.

That’s why the lights from the stars is mixed in with the lights from the fireflies.

Waka: …...What a marvelous sight……! These are fabulous photos…….It is a scene one could hardly imagine was real.

Ukyo: Haha. But it actually happened. If you’d like, would you like to witness the actual thing with your own eyes?

This river bed is close by to here, so if you’d like to go there it’s entirely possible. Shall I guide you there?

Waka: …...A river bed, you say.

…...Yes, that may be good. Very well……

I would like to take you up on that offer and ask you to guide us. I would relish the chance to be able to view this spectacle with my own two eyes. Would that be alright with you?

Ukyo: I’ll gladly take you there. I’m free to go whenever, so I’ll match up to whenever is convenient for you.

Waka: Well then, please wait a moment. I shall go check up on my schedule.

Orion: …...Why does everyone want to see fireflies so badly. Do they have some sort of emotional attachment to them or something?

Ukyo: ………..

Orion: Oh no, we forgot to tend to Ukyo! We have to guide him to his seat.

→ Master, allow me to guide you to your seat

This way, Ukyo

Ukyo: Yeah, thanks.

Master, allow me to guide you to your seat

→ This way, Ukyo

Ukyo: …...Eh?

…...You, just now…...Did you call my name?

Orion: Oops, was that the wrong thing to do? Maybe it was too informal……?

Ukyo: …...You did…...didn’t you? This isn’t me mishearing you, right?

…...Haha. I see. You…...You called my name…...

……*sniff*

Orion: Eh?!

Ukyo: Ah…...S-Sorry. Don’t worry about leading me to a seat, I’ll just sit wherever.

…...If you’ll excuse me.

Orion: …...What was that just now? What happened to Ukyo……?

It was like…...his face just now…...you could say it was both happy yet sorrowful……

…...I don’t understand. I just can’t imagine what’s going on within Ukyo’s heart.

Ikki: Wow, are these really fireflies?! These are amazing…...The light of both the stars and the fireflies makes it seem like a painting.

From what angle do you shoot from to make it come out like this?

Ukyo: You take them from below. I was looking up at the starry sky and the fireflies while lying down on the river bed.

It just happened to be a night where the stars came out beautifully, so the pictures came out nicely. I happened to be lucky that day.

Kent: However, even if amateurs like us were to take pictures under the same conditions, I’m sure they wouldn’t come out as beautifully as this.

We wouldn’t know which of the two, the faraway stars or the fireflies, to focus on. You also seem to be deeply informed on the other techniques as well.

Ukyo: Well, I am a professional more or less.

But since the performance of digital cameras has been so good lately, even amateurs can take good pictures.

Ikki: Where did you take these photos? Was there a place where this many fireflies appeared……?

Waka: It seems it was at the river bed nearby. However, I have never seen them there before as well.

Kent: …...That scope of area is too wide so I don’t quite understand. Could you describe from which side of the river bed you saw them from in more detail?

Ukyo: If that’s the case then how about we all go together? I already had plans to take Waka-san there after all. You don’t mind, do you Waka-san?

Waka: Hm…...If that’s the case then tomorrow night sounds like a good opportunity. Let us assemble all of the store employees. For those that are able to make it, we’ll say it’s for the sake of firefly catching.

How does that sound to the three of you?

Ikki: …...I suppose that works. In that case, we’ll go with that plan. It is a nice opportunity after all.

Kent: I also don’t mind. Rather than just aimlessly searching for fireflies, this method is more reliable. It’s what we did last year.

Ikki: Then we’ll be shifting gears from the 3 of us going firefly hunting to going with everyone else. Is that okay with you, [MC]?

I want to get you to see the fireflies with certainty, so we’ll put off going somewhere as the 3 of us until another time.

I’m looking forward to tomorrow.

Waka: Ikki. It would be good of you to also invite Rika. She is also a regular patron at this store after all.

Ikki: Thank you very much. I’m sure Rika would be happy to hear that as well.

…...Ah, that’s right. Say, manager. When you think of firefly catching, doesn’t the image of yukatas come to mind?

If everyone’s alright with it, how does the idea of meeting up in our yukatas sound? We have a lot of girls in the group so it’d be a nice sight.

Waka: Yukatas…...Since those are also reminiscent of summer that sounds quite nice.

Then I will notify everyone to come here wearing their yukatas. And this isn’t just restricted to the women, but also applies to the men as well.

We’ll meet at 5 pm. The meeting place will be here at the store so I’ll send a text out later…...

Ukyo: P-Please wait a second!

Waka: Ukyo-dono?

Ukyo: Um, does that possibly mean that [MC] will be taking part as well?!

Waka: But of course. Is there some sort of problem with that?

Ukyo: There’s a ton of problems with that……!!

Listen, okay? If you go to the river bed in search of fireflies, you could slip and hit your head on a rock, end up falling into the river and nearly drowning, and then crash into a piece of driftwood flowing downstream.

You might end up freezing on the street at night, or mistaking the light from a cigarette to be a firefly and end up burning yourself, or even get hit by a meteorite happening to fall down.

The fence keeping your from falling into the river might collapse and crush you underneath it, or you might end up stabbing yourself in the chest with the handle of your fan the moment you fall……

Those sorts of things might end up happening to you, you know?!!

Orion: AS IF THEY WOULD!!!!

What the heck?! What’s up with this guy?! There’s no way a meteorite would fall on you or a piece of driftwood would hit you, right?! Just what on earth is he imagining?!

…...But amongst all those things there is at least one possible mistake that could happen.

Mistaking the light of a cigarette for a firefly…...I wonder if that’s ever happened to Ukyo before?

Ikki: Ukyo, I don’t think that’s possible. Even if you are worried about her this level of concern is quite extreme.

Kent: It’s just as Ikkyu says. If you go that far, this falls into the category of delusions rather than concern.

Ukyo: But the feeling of shock you feel the moment you mistake the ember of a cigarette on the side of the road for a firefly is no joke, you know?!

Orion: …...Aah, so he has done it before.

Ukyo: It’s hot, and since you burn the tip of your finger it ends up always throbbing!

I don’t want her to experience something like that……!

Orion: …...Hmm.

I understand that Ukyo’s seriously worried about you, but…...

Why is that while listening to Ukyo talk I can only let out a dry laugh.

Waka: Please do not worry so much. Both these two people here as well as the other staff members will be accompanying her.

No harm shall come to the young lady’s body.

Ukyo: …………..

…...I understand. I will also resolve myself.

I swear by this life that I will make sure this firefly search ends safely……!

Orion: …...Is that really something to put so much energy into……?

Orion: Good work today~!

They said to come wearing a yukata tomorrow. But you don’t have a yukata, right?

I think it’d be good if you went and bought one, but what do you want to do?

Not to mention, we still don’t know who you promised to see the fireflies with in the end.

It seems like everyone will be coming tomorrow, so it’d be nice if the person in question were to approach us during that time……

Toma: Good work today.

Orion: Eh? This voice is……

Toma: Oh good, looks like I was right on time. I figured it’d be about time for your work to end.

Shin: Why do you know when her shifts end, Toma? That’s creepy.

Toma: How rude. I haven’t just memorized hers, you know. I’ve memorized yours as well so don’t worry.

Shin: That’s even more creepy……

Toma: It’s because you put in shifts on days right before your exams. And besides, you just did that recently, didn’t you?

Just the other day, once the manager found out about this, he tried to commit seppuku again to make up for supposedly getting in the way of a minor’s studies.

Since that would be troublesome, we decided that from now on I would be in charge of checking your shifts, Shin.

[MC]’s was just an addition to that.

Shin: …...I thought the manager had been oddly meddling with my shifts lately. So that was your doing, Toma……!

Toma: If you’re that annoyed by it then hurry up and pass your college exams. Once that’s done with you can put in as much effort as you want into your part-time job, right?

Shin: ……….Tch

I don’t want to keep standing around talking in a place like this. Let’s hurry up and go, [MC].

Orion: Eh, w-wait just a second. We have absolutely no idea where we’re going though……!

Toma: Hold on, Shin. Don’t try to drag her away so suddenly. Look, she’s all confused.

Shin: …...Her face is always like that.

Toma: Shin. Just calm down and wait for a second.

We just a text from the manager, you see. It seems that it’s been decided that we’ll all go looking for fireflies tomorrow night, right?

But since both Shin and I don’t have yukatas, we started talking about going to buy one together.

And then while we were talking, Shin said “[MC] likely doesn’t have one as well, so let’s go ask her.”

Shin: ………..Shut up.

Toma: And so, the two of us came here matching up with the time your shift ended.

Let’s go check out yukatas together. We plan on heading to the department store close by.

Since this is clothes we’re talking about, we won’t have the money or time to have something tailored for us. So we’ll have to get ready-made ones, but is that okay with you?

Orion: Okay, now I understand…...I mean, they we turned around they were right there so I was surprised.

But this is good timing. Let’s take them up on their offer, [MC].

If it was just the two of us, we wouldn’t know which one would be good to buy after all.

But if these two are with us then it’ll help us out a lot. That’s good!

Shin: Like I keep telling you, I’m tired of looking at pastel-colored ones.

Toma: You say this is pastel-colored, but this is cherry blossoms on a white background. It’s not like it’s weird or anything, right?

Shin: A bunch of the ones you keep choosing for her are all so childish. Isn’t something like this navy blue nice?

Toma: Well, that color’s pretty too, but that has patterns all over it, you know? Sometimes the patterns on cheap clothes aren't consistent. Did you check?

Shin: …...Then how about this blue one?

Toma: That’s fine, but on the other hand isn’t it kinda plain?

Shin: If she paired it with a colorful obi wouldn’t it balance out?

Toma: You say that, but exactly what color obi would you put against a blue background?

Shin: …...Yellow?

Toma: …...Yellow, huh……?

Shin: …...Why do you look like you dislike that idea.

Toma: Because it’ll overlap with the color of my yukata. Wouldn’t it look weird whenever we would stand next to each other?

Shin: What’s with that selfish input of yours?

Toma: Ah, Shin. It’s best if you change the size of the geta you picked out for yourself.

If it’s that size then I think it’ll make your toes hurt. That one size fit is too small for you now, so isn’t that a good idea?

Shin: …...You’re so annoying about every little detail……!

Orion: …...Even though I said that it would help us out if the two of them were with us……

You’re being completely ignored over yukata choices. They're really going at each other, huh?

At this rate, will we really be fine tomorrow……?

Orion: We…...We’re…...home…..Welcome…...back…...

I’M SO TIREEEDDDD! Even though we were just picking out yukatas it took us 3 hours!

I think it’s a good idea to never go out with those two ever again! It was a lot of fun but it was too much work!

…...Yeah, even though it was tiring it was fun, wasn’t it? Toma knows about a lot of stuff, and although Shin’s blunt he’s also kind.

Ikki, Kent, and Shin and Toma too…...Even Ukyo, the manager, and the girls, as well.

Everyone’s so kind to you, huh? …...I pretty much like all of them.

But…...among all those people, just who did you promise to see fireflies with?

Orion: …...And so. It seems that everyone has gathered on time.

Mine: No way~! You’re so cute, Senpai~! Your yukata suits you so well~!

…...But it feels like a rival’s appeared so my heart’s getting fired up. How vexing~

Rika: Jealousy makes a girl look unattractive, Mine. And besides, there is no point crying over comparing individualistic beauty.

Both roses and lilies have their own form of beauty.

Orion: Both of their yukatas are feminine and suit them nicely, but these accessories sure are amazing.

Although, no matter how many accessories Rika puts on, in her case her yukata actually looks more plain than her usual clothes…..

And then, after looking at that……

Sawa: I see~! So that’s what you decided to wear. It looks so nice~ It suits you super well.

Orion: When I look at Sawa she seems oddly refreshing. I wonder why I feel so relieved…...

Toma: I mean, it is the outfit Shin and I chose, so there’s no way it wouldn’t look good on her.

We did have a lot of trouble picking it out, though. Our opinions wouldn’t match, and by the end it had pretty much turned into an argument.

Shin: Hey, that’s because you started meddling with even my clothes. Why do you try to make decisions for other people?

Toma: It’s not like I was trying to decide for you, it’s because you were unreasonably about to wear geta that didn’t fit you.

I told you your toes would hurt, but you just wouldn’t listen to me.

Shin: After that I properly tried out a new pair before buying them, didn’t I?

Orion: Seeing Shin in a yukata suddenly gives him a mature vibe, doesn’t it? His black yukata sure is cool.

On the other hand, Toma gives off the impression of a young master from some store. It also surprisingly suits him.

Ikki: So Shin and Toma picked out [MC]’s yukata? *sigh* What a pity…….

If I knew you didn’t have a yukata I would’ve gladly picked one out for you. I’ve failed.

Kent: So something that small makes you depressed, I see. How useless, Ikkyu. There isn't any particular significance in picking out someone's yukata.

Orion: I'm surprised at how the two of them look. Ikki looks so sharply dressed while Kent looks like a student from older times.

…...Well, in regards to Kent, I kinda wanna ask him where they sell belt-like obis like his.

Ikki: The act of choosing a yukata in itself doesn't have any particular meaning, but wouldn't it be pretty nice to see her wearing a yukata you chose?

Kent: …...That’s……

Ikki: Wouldn't it?

Kent: N-No…...It’s not like I'm particularly interested in that.

Ikki: That isn't the face nor the voice of an uninterested man, Ken.

Hah~......It really is a shame. I got outwitted by Toma and Shin.

Rika: Eh, [MC]’s yukata was selected by Toma and the others?!

Aah, really now, if that's the case then I would have liked to have chosen one for her as well……!

I would have went around to all the stores that sell yukata and used all my power to find one that suited her the best!

This is oh so regrettable……!

Orion: ……….

It seems like you're really loved by everyone, huh? I mean, that's a good thing, but…...

Sawa: ……[MC]. Isn't it painful with everyone's love being so heavy……?

I'm the only one who keeps a proper distance to be with you. We're friends, after all!

Orion: On top of speaking my sentiments in my place, thank you for the support as well. It touches my heart…...

Everyone else either has no sense of personal space or is too distant.

…...And just where is that so-called distant person?

He's in charge of guiding us there, so I'm sure he's here somewhere.

Waka: …...Ukyo-dono. Why are you hiding in such a far off place like that?

Orion: Oh, is he over there?

Ukyo: I-I mean, look, isn't it normal to be watching from a distance like this?!

Orion: Ukyo has been located! …...Huh? He seems to be dressed pretty normally.

I wonder if it's because he's wearing a yukata and his hair is tied up, but he doesn't seem as shady as he usually does.

Ukyo: When you’re in my position, it’s pretty typical to live watching over others from the shadows of grass or hiding in the darkness. Like from one “good morning” to the next.

Waka: If it’s from one “good morning” to the next, is that not 24 hours?

To begin with, we only talked about going out today because you said you would guide us there, so for you to be hiding poses a bit of a problem.

Orion: Yeah, he’s right. If Ukyo isn’t with us then it’ll be a problem. …...Now then, setting that aside.

Alright, let’s move onto today’s greatest retort by yours truly.

MANAGER, THAT’S NOT A YUKATA!!!

AAAAAAAAHHH, I wanna say it!! I wanna say it to the person in question!! Why can’t my voice reach him?!

Well, either way…...He looks pretty “youthful” which fits the meaning of his name to a frightening degree. I’m not fully satisfied by that, though.

Ukyo: …...Well, it looks like everyone’s here, so shall we head out?

Everyone, please follow without coming too close or falling behind, and out of range of any attack I may make.

Ukyo: Huh……? That’s strange……

Rika: It seems that there aren’t any fireflies here……

Sawa: We’ve been searching for some time now, though…...Maybe they got surprised and ran away due to our large group?

Kent: No, I doubt that would be the case. It is precisely because fireflies lack that sort of behavior that the custom of firefly catching exists.

Toma: Then that means…...The real cause is actually……

Shin: That Ukyo took us to the wrong place?

Ukyo: Urk……!

Mine: Also, doesn’t Ukyo have no sense of direction to begin with?

Ukyo: Urgh…...B-But, I clearly remember where I took those pictures, though……

Waka: Now, now. This area is a wide river bed, so it may be difficult to pinpoint exactly where that spot was.

And besides, there is also the possibility that they were unable to withstand the cold spell since yesterday.

As such, none of the fault lies with Ukyo-dono.

Ukyo: …...I’m sorry. I really am.

Kent: No, there’s no need for you to apologize. Although there was no point in us walking all the way here, it wasn’t necessarily bad.

Ikki: That’s true. I was able to enjoy the sight of the girls in their yukatas, so I’m also pretty satisfied.

Shin: Ikki, is stuff like that all you have crammed within your head?

Toma: Hey, watch it, Shin. …...I’m sorry about that, Ikki. He’s pretty frank, you see.

Ikki: It’s the truth so I’m fine with it. But if I had to choose, I’d say I prefer the way you talk, Toma.

Waka: Well then, everyone. From here on out you are free to move about as you please. It is a special night, after all.

You are free to just stand around and enjoy talking amongst yourselves, or you may go down along the river and explore around the area.

However, since it is nighttime, please do not go anywhere on your own.

Is that clear?

Orion: …...So he says. What should we do? Who should we go to……?

Ikki or Kent

Shin or Toma

Ukyo or the manager

One of the girls

(T/N: To save time and effort for both you and myself, basically this is where the respective New World routes branch off. Whenever you choose an option, Orion will ask from whom in that selection you want to go with. For example, if you choose the “Ikki or Kent” option, he’ll ask if you want to go with Ikki or Kent. I’ll be working on Shin’s route for this section first!)

#amnesia: memories #amnesia later #otomate #karen tries to translate

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acarnivalofstars · 7 years ago

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Amnesia Later: New World Prologue Part 1

Amnesia Later is the first fandisk for Amnesia and consists of several parts to the game, including New World and After Story. New World is basically an AU of sorts that focuses on a scenario where the MC is dating no one and the staff of Meido no Hitsuji make summer plans together. I’ve split the prologue into 2 parts for more easy reading (and workload on myself....) This first half focuses on giving a short recap of the game’s plot as well as introducing the cast.

Someone pray for me to have the willpower to translate the latter half orz

Special thanks to my friends @aphonicdreams and @dyinganddead for helping me with proofreading! Translation is under the Read More

August 10th

This was the story of a certain world, a certain country, a certain girl.

August 1st.

When the girl opened her eyes, she had lost all of her memories. Beside her was a mysterious boy named Orion who called himself a spirit. The spirit Orion told her that it was his fault she lost her memories. In accordance with Orion’s advice, who told her he would help her with anything in order to gain back her memories, the girl began to examine her surroundings…….

Eventually the girl’s relationships became clear, complicated and entangled intentions started to be seen, and the real reason why she had lost her memories.

----Orion had a flash of insight.

“I see now. Her losing her memories wasn’t due to me crashing into her!”

The organization members that appear before the girl desperately working to understand everything. The evil influences that stretch out their hands. Will the girl be able to retrieve her memories? What is the true reason she lost her memories? Will Orion be able to protect her?

Now then.

The fate of Orion and her is---?!

……….

Orion: Well, if it was that kind of story then it’d be nice!

Hey, good morning [MC]. Are you awake?

Huh? Are you still sleepy?

You did hold a strategy meeting with me up until late last night after all.

But to say something like “Who are you again…...?” right after waking up is a little harsh for being half-asleep, you know?

You seem to be a little out of it so I tried to summarize your current situation up until now in a simple manner.

What I talked about just now was an outline of what happened from August 1st up until today. I’m the spirit Orion. Do you remember now?

…….What’s with that face?

There was a part that was different from what actually happened? Eh~ Is that so? I thought it was pretty accurate to what happened though.

………..

That was a lie. I’m sorry.

There’s nothing like the evil influences of an organization or the truth of your amnesia at all.

It was just a simple accident. It’s all my fault.

Because I crashed into your soul, your memories went flying away.

What I said just now was my own desire!

Aah, it would be nice if there was an actual truth behind it, though.

If there was something going on behind your back, I would protect you and fight.

I’d use my wit and courage to guide you and protect you from a huge villain!

I can’t touch things in the human world, am invisible to any other people besides you, nor can I even talk to them, but…...

“Ah, someone’s following me…..! Orion, save me!”

“Leave it to me! I know the entire layout of this town! We’ll shake off the pursuer at the next corner!”

……..Just kidding.

Either way, in truth I can’t even do something like a personal background check for you. Hah…...the real world sure is harsh~.

→ I’m relying on you

If only you could talk to other people as well

Uuuuu, thanks~!

I might not be that useful right now, but I’ll work even harder!

I’m relying on you

→ If only you could talk to other people as well

Right?!

That way, I would be able to get information and go to dangerous places in your place.

I’d also be able to give a good talking to the guys who’re aiming for you!

Well, we can’t just gloom about. We have to do our best with what we can do.

What I can do for you now is support you so that you can carry out your lifestyle safely.

Hey, look. It’s the person correlation diagram you made yesterday.

Ever since you fell asleep last night, I’ve been looking at this myself and thinking.

After getting an idea of your condition up until yesterday, we managed to get a general understanding of your relationships with other people.

Your parents are absent since they live somewhere far away. You currently live alone, and you don’t have a boyfriend.

You’re particularly close to two childhood friends and have four acquaintances from work.

It’s not like you were caught in the middle of some accident, nor did you have a bad experience of being bullied by some vicious female group.

And it doesn’t seem like your life is being prowled after by some guy with a tragic fate for some startling reason.

So, this is just my suggestion, but why don’t we try picking someone who seems reliable and ask them for help about your amnesia?

I think that’d be the best shortcut to getting your memories back and living a peaceful, normal everyday life.

For now you have work today. You sure seem to meet reliable people a lot.

While you talk to everyone, you should start thinking which person seems the most reliable once again.

And then, once you think “it’s this person!” the most, we’ll explain your current situation to them.

Ah, but we don’t know what might happen so be sure to be mindful of the situation, okay?

What do you think? Is it too risky? Well, let’s think about it carefully during work.

Alright, let’s change and head straight for work~!

???: …...Huh?

Hey, are you in the middle of heading to work? If so, aren’t you running late? If you keep going now you’ll barely make it in time.

I bet you fell asleep again, didn’t you? Fix that bad sleeping habit of yours. It’d be a pain if you came to a meeting place late or something.

Orion: Thank you oh so kindly for those harsh words to start off the morning.

I think you know already, but I’ll explain just in case. This guy is Shin. He’s your childhood friend.

He’s an unsociable guy, but he looks out for you in a lot of ways. ……..Though he’s a Spartan when it comes to training.

I think it’s alright to view him as someone we can trust in itself, so it might be good to consult him.

Shin: What are you spacing out for? Not even bothering to give me a reply is even more cruel than usual. Are you still half-asleep?

Orion: It’s not like that! We made sure to get plenty of sleep~

Shin: Why are there so many idiots around me?

It’s too much of a handful. ……...Everyone I deal with is so troublesome.

Orion: Hm…..? It sounds like he’s bothered by something.

I wonder if something happened. Or is this simply an idle complaint he has towards you?

→ I’m sorry for being slow

Did something happen?

Shin: What are you apologizing for all of a sudden? I don’t get it.

Orion: Ehh?! I-I mean, weren’t you just using a tone of voice meant to criticize her?! Am I wrong?

Shin: It’s not like I had a complaint towards you or anything so you don’t have to apologize.

You’ve been a handful since long ago so I’m not bothered by it.

Orion: I’m not following through at all. I’m just following into a dead end…...

Shin: Besides, you should hurry up and go. Otherwise you won’t make it in time.

I’m sorry for being slow

→ Did something happen?

Shin: When I woke up this morning my mom was in a panic because she had forgotten to buy rice and bread.

Since the rice is heavy she thought she’d leave it to me. Meanwhile, the store we always get bread from was closed due to a holiday.

Since she’s been nothing but perplexed this morning, I came here to buy the bread.

On top of that, she said convenience store bread is no good and that it had to be this store specifically here. Apparently she’s been gathering up points at this place.

What do you think of someone who causes trouble for others because of his or her personal mistake? I mean, I’ll still go to where she told me to.

Orion: Uh, um…….What would you think?

But despite him making a face like that, he still listened to her and went out. I guess Shin’s actually pretty kind?

Shin: Whether it’s you or my mom, why are you both so out of it? Isn’t it just inconvenient for yourself to be like that?

Orion: ……...Although he says too much.

Shin: Anyway, this isn’t the time to be standing around and chatting. You should go already. You don’t have time to waste, right?

Orion: Ah, he’s right.

Shin: See ya. Do your work seriously, okay?

Orion: Or so he says. While the same goes for work, we also have to work hard on gathering information!

Orion: Whew~ Just as Shin said, we barely made it. We might’ve been a bit sloppy while changing.

???: Good morning, [MC]

We seem to be meeting at the store quite a lot lately. Haven’t you been working 6 days in a row now? You seem to be working hard.

But you seem to be building up fatigue and coming here nonetheless. ……..Look.

Your headdress is tilted, but it seems like you haven’t noticed it at all. Do you mind if I fix it for you?

Orion: Stop right there! Don’t just close the distance between you two so swimmingly first thing in the morning!

This perverted monster here is your senior at work, as well as a 4th year college student, Ikki.

He’s ridiculously popular with girls to the point where it seems like a joke that he’s even got a fan club.

Anyway, if we just leave him be he’ll start getting even closer so give him some sort of a response!

→ I’ll fix it myself

Please fix it for me

Ikki: Do you not want me touching your hair? It’s not like I’ll take advantage of the situation and do something else to you, you know?

Orion: Saying a remark like that is already a hazard!

I’ll fix it myself

→ Please fix it for me

Orion: WHAAAAAAT?!

Ikki: …....How unexpected. I thought you would get embarrassed and run away. Does this mean you don’t view me in that sort of way?

Hmm~ …...If that’s the case then it’s a pity, but oh well.

You have such pretty hair. I’ve been thinking I’d like to touch it since long ago…...

???: Stop right there, Ikkyu.

Orion: This voice is…..!

???: Don’t get any closer to her. Even if the manager may forgive your acts of sexual harassment in this holy workplace, I, however, will not.

Ikki: There he is, the mysterious statistics-loving Mad Kent!

Orion: What’s with that introduction?!

This guy is Kent. He’s also a senior at your workplace and seems to be a graduate student at Seichi University.

Ikki called him a mysterious statistics-loving guy, but in truth he really does come off that way. He’s kind of like the embodiment of numbers and theories.

Kent: I won’t allow such shameless behavior to take place before my very own eyes, Ikkyu…..!

Ikki: Oh? By what right do you have to get in my way, Ken?

Kent: If it’s a right you want then I have one. For you see, the victor of Puzzle No. 500 that I presented you the other day is me.

Losers should obey winners. That is a formality of this world which has been proven through history. As such, I have a right to interfere with you.

Ikki: Eh…...No way, was the score result bad enough to make you say an announcement like that, Ken?

Kent: You got 68 points. Well, I also had a feeling I raised the difficulty level too high since it was a commemorative 500th puzzle.

Next time I’ll make it slightly easier. There’s no point in giving you a puzzle that can’t be cleared.

Ikki: You better not do that. If you go easy on me it’ll just make me weak. You should come at me with everything you’ve got.

Kent: Oh, is that so? If that’s the case then for Puzzle No. 501 I’ll make it the hardest one you’ve ever seen until now.

Ikki: I’ll also attack you with all I’ve got. It’s not in my nature to be beaten by someone, you see.

Orion: …….So these guys have given and solved up to 500 puzzles between the two of them. They sure aren’t tired of it.

As you can see, Ikki and Kent are super close.

Both parties have parts of them that aren’t exactly normal per se, but it doesn’t mean they aren’t people that can’t be trusted.

There’s also the possibility that we consult the two of them as well. In that case, rather than just choosing one of them it might be better to ask them together……

Ikki: By the way. [MC], so what are you going to do about that headdress in the end?

Do you want me to fix it? Or do you want Ken to fix it?

Orion: You’re bringing the conversation back to that?! And we have to choose from the two of them?!

→ Ask Ikki to do it

Ask Kent to do it

Ikki: Got it. Come over here.

…….Is this the first time I’ve ever gazed at you so closely?

If you were to become my captive after this I’d be happy…...How about it? Does it still not work on you?

Orion: Um…….You’re just fixing her headdress, right?!

Kent: You must also have bad taste, [MC].

It’s not as if there was a need for you to willingly jump into the tiger’s den.

Ask Ikki to do it

→ Ask Kent to do it

Kent: …….What? Are you asking me to fix a woman’s hair ornaments? That sort of thing is impossible for me. I refuse.

Orion: I figured he would say something like that…….

Ikki: She nominated you to do it, so why don’t you fix it for her? After all, she did pick Ken over me.

Orion: And this guy’s sulking!

Kent: Besides, touching the hair of a person of the opposite sex can be considered an act of sexual harassment. You don’t like it when I touch you after all, no?

Ikki: Isn’t it because she doesn’t dislike it that she asked you? Or is it that you dislike it, Ken?

Kent: N-no……..That isn’t the case, but, however…….

???: It seems you’re all quite excited over something.

Ikki: Waka-san. Good morning.

Kent: Good morning.

???: Good morning. Is this everyone for today? I am very pleased to see that you’ve all assembled together on time. ……..Hm?

Your headdress is sliding off, [MC]. You should go take a look at yourself and fix it. We shall continue this conversation afterwards.

Orion: So he says. Let’s go, [MC]!

How is it~? Did you fix it? …...Yup, all good. Alright, OK!

That person just now is the manager of this store.

Everyone refers to him as Waka-san. At his core he’s a nice person but…….

……..Just why on earth does he always have a bamboo sword hanging by his waist.

Waka: That was quick. Well then, let us continue the conversation. Today I shall be working in the kitchen. Can the two of you handle the front by yourselves? Ikki, [MC].

Ikki: No problem. It’s not like it’s during the middle of the fair so the two of us can keep alternating.

Waka: Well then, Kent. Would working in the kitchen be alright? It seems you came early today to prepare the ingredients.

Kent: About that, manager. I’d like to shed light on a problem around here.

Waka: A problem?

Kent: In place of the fresh basil you ordered for, a large amount of dried basil has been delivered instead.

We used up all of the fresh basil yesterday. As such, we cannot create the pesto sauce for today’s pasta.

Waka: What……?! Instead of fresh basil, we received dried basil you say……?!

Kent: The same thing occurred just last Monday. I believe you apologized for this after messing up repeatedly as a result.

I don’t doubt that you feel responsible for this, but to have the same mistake occur twice in a row is quite painful.

Even if we were to go out to buy fresh basil right now, by the time we return it would be 5 minutes after opening. As such, I would like to inquire as to how we should decide to resolve this.

Waka: ………

Ikki: ……...Manager?

Waka: To think that I…...over the course of 2 weeks would pile mistake after mistake on top of one another…….! How could…….How could I allow such a thing to happen!!

This is an unforgivable offence as a store manager…….Since it has come to this, I shall slit my stomach as repentance!

Orion: His stomach?!

Ikki: Stop, manager! You can’t even cut a stomach with a bamboo sword anyway, and even if you could it’d be a problem.

Kent: Indeed. After all, the manager of this store is you. So to exactly whom are you apologizing?

Waka: However, to have the manager of all people make a mistake regarding the contents of an order is an eternal disgrace!

The only way to wipe out such shame is to slit my belly…..!

Ikki: Like we just said, this is modern-day Japan. This is a cafe. This isn’t Edo Castle nor the Pine Hallway.

Please quit that bad habit of jumping to commit seppuku so quickly, seriously.

Kent: Anyhow, I wish to replace today’s pasta with a different menu. Using the small amount of peperoncino we have seems reasonable to me.

I took the liberty of making use of those ingredients. Although it wasn’t much preparation, honestly. Is that alright with you, manager?

Waka: …...I’m in your debt. I’m greatly obliged by your consideration.

Ikki: Well then, since that’s settled…...Shall we open up Meido no Hitsuji?

Orion: Alright, Table 6 is all clear!

Whew~ It sure is a pain when someone orders the “Stew of the Day.” The pot’s hot and heavy after all.

If his hands are free Ikki will carry it for us, but we can’t rely on him to do that for us every time.

…….But just why on earth does a cafe have a “Stew of the Day”? Does that even make sense?

Whoops, it’s another customer! Welcome back, Mas…….Ah.

???: Good work today. Are you working hard?

???: ‘Sup! Looks like you and Ikki are in charge of the front today.

???: Hello, Senpai. I’d like a window seat, please.

Orion: Eh. T-This is kinda an odd group of people……

I think you remember them but I’ll give some supplementary info anyway. This guy here…….

???: What’s wrong? You’re spacing out. Has your low blood pressure gotten worse?

Just because you live alone doesn’t mean you can live a careless lifestyle. If your health starts to fail as a result then you’ll regret it.

Orion: The one who acts like a grandma is Toma. He’s a caring person and often looks out for you.

He’s one year older than you, and he’s also your childhood friend. Together with Shin, the 3 of you were raised like siblings to one another apparently.

Then, this person here……

???: Is that based off your own personal experience, Toma?

They do often say that catching a cold and becoming helpless as you lie in bed is the very first hurdle of living alone.

Orion: This girl is Sawa. She’s in the same year as you, and it seems she’s a friend you go out with on days off.

She can be a little careless at times, but I think she’s a good person.

???: Eh~ But doesn’t Toma live close to his parents’ house?

If that’s the case then he could just head back there whenever he caught a cold and relax, no?

Orion: This girl is Mine. She’s one year below you so she’s a 3rd year high school student. She’s a little selfish, but you can also call her an honest girl in a sense.

All 3 of them are part of the Meido no Hitsuji staff. And for the most part, everyone who works here generally get along with one another.

That’s why on the contrary, picking just one person to consult with is pretty difficult…….

Toma: There’s no way I could return to my parents’ house if I caught a cold. My parents wouldn’t spoil me like that.

They let me live on my own so I could be able to start an independent lifestyle, so dealing with colds and such is also part of self-responsibility.

Sawa: Yikes~.......That sounds rough.

Mine: So does that mean your parents don’t intervene in your affairs at all, Toma?

Toma: Yup. As long as nothing big happens, I’m pretty much left alone. Thanks to that I can pretty much do whatever I want, but……

Whoops, standing here and chatting would just disrupt business. Let’s continue this convo after we give our orders.

Mine: Got it~ Then we’ll just go ahead and sit wherever we like, okay~

Sawa: This’ll probably end up being a long talk so let’s go to the corner!

Mine: But I wanted a window seat~.......

Orion: A long talk? …….I wonder what they came to talk about.

Ikki: Good work so far.

Orion: Oh, Ikki. I guess he’s done serving customers over there.

Ikki: Seems like an odd group of people has arrived. It isn’t every day you see Toma grouped with 2 girls.

Have you finished taking their orders? Not yet, huh. Then maybe I should head over to where the 3 of them are and take their orders while saying hi.

Female Customer: Excuse me, I’d like to order now.

Ikki: …... Whoops…….I was also in charge of the customer over there.

Sorry, can you go give them my greetings in my stead? …….At your service. Please wait a moment, my lady.

Orion: So he says. Alright, let’s go to take their orders.

I’m also curious about the subject of their long talk.

Sawa: I really do think we’d find them at a riverbank, though.

Mine: So does that mean lakes and stuff are out? Like reservoirs?

Sawa: I think rivers would be the most standard place.

Mine: Eh~ Then where did you find them last year? I wasn’t there so I wouldn’t know.

Sawa: That’s…...Umm…….Where did we find them again?

Toma: It was by the promenade. But there’s some soil preparation going on around there so it might be impossible to go there.

Sawa: Eh, really?

Toma: After the heavy rain a lot of sand was blocking up places so they’re trying to make both the middle of the river and the spaces around it as thoroughly clean as possible, apparently.

Due to the change in environment, I’m not sure if we’ll be able to expect finding them there this year.

Mine: Then what should we do? Should we just go to the mountains then?

Sawa: Ooh, mountains sound nice! Staying in a lodge! Camping! Barbeque! Oh, but you also can’t forget about curry.

Mine: Sawa, you’re slipping away from our objective.

Sawa: But if we’re gonna go to the mountains it’s best if we have fun through various ways, right? There’s gonna be a lot of people after all.

Mine: Hm~......But wouldn’t Shin dislike this sort of thing? I feel like he’d make a stink face at the mention of a barbeque or something.

Toma: That guy’s not as much of an individualist as he appears, so I think he’ll tag along.

He might not actively take part in the conversation, but he enjoys being in the middle of a group of people having fun.

But still, going to the mountains might be difficult. We won’t be able to return on the same day.

Mine: Eh~ So we can’t?

Toma: You’re a high school student as well as preparing to take exams so staying overnight is a no-go. Maybe next year.

Mine: …….Toma is so strict.

Toma: I’m the overseer after all so I have to be in regards to that.

And besides, it’s not like I’m kind in the first place.

Sawa: Uwah, he said it himself. …...Well, we did say we were gonna go on a day trip this time around.

Orion: Is this about a trip or something? Do you have plans to go hang out somewhere on a day trip……?

Toma: Whoops, sorry [MC]. You came to take our orders, right?

I’ll have the house blend…...Scratch that, I’ll have the cafe au lait. What about the 2 of you?

Mine: I’ll have a cinnamon milk tea.

Sawa: Today Kent’s in the kitchen, right? Then I’ll have a matcha latte.

Mine: Why’d you ask that?

Sawa: Kent’s super good at making latte’s. Shin and the manager are good too, but it’s like he’s even above that.

Toma: Oh yeah, he always talks about the blending ratio of matcha to milk or like the temperature or even the theory of the foam on top.

Orion: The theory of foam……?

Mine: …...Hey, that’s right. Say, Senpai. Where do you want to go?

Orion: Eh?! …...W-What are they talking about?

Sawa: Ah, that’s right. You’re the leader after all so why don’t you pick?

Orion: The leader?! Did [MC] have plans to join too?! And on top of that you’re the leader apparently…...Eeeeeeeeh.

We don’t know anything! W-What should we do……?!

→ Anywhere’s fine

Toma should choose

Mine: Anywhere’s fine, you say……

Toma: There, there. If you suddenly bring up the topic to her, I’m sure [MC] would be flustered.

Anywhere’s fine

→ Toma should choose

Mine: Eh~ What’s with that. You sure do rely on Toma a lot, Senpai.

Sawa: But it’s not like it’s unexpected, right? She did say they’ve been like siblings since long ago.

Toma: Aside from whether or not I spoil her, if it’s okay for me to choose then I’ll pick where to go, but…...Is that alright with you?

Orion: If you could do that for us it’d be a big help…...Right, [MC]?

Toma: Then I guess I’ll search around on the Internet. If we’re going to go somewhere I picked then I’ll have to be thorough in my research.

It would suck if I took you all to a disappointing location after all.

Mine: Uwah, Toma is so soft. When we gave our input, all you said to us was “I wonder about that.”

Toma: Her and Shin are like my family after all. I tend to look after them more than what’s necessary.

Thanks to that Shin calls me irritating, and lately even [MC] has been acting oddly distant from me.

But anyway, it’s been awhile since I’ve been relied on so Big Brother will do his best.

If I can’t find a good place within the neighborhood then we’ll have to go a bit further out. That’s okay with you, right?

In case we go somewhere far, have you all been saving your part-time earnings properly? Well, I’m sure at the very least a one-way ticket would only be a few thousand yen.

Sawa: It’s OK with me! …...Probably.

Mine: Of course. I’m pretty serious when it comes to saving money.

Toma: You’re okay too, right [MC]? You did tell me last month that’s why you’ve been coming in to work so much.

Orion: Eh, really?! I did think you had a lot of shifts but it was for that reason?!

Even though it’s determined you guys will be going somewhere, it also seems like there’s some goal in mind. Just exactly what is it though……?

#amnesia #amnesia memories #amnesia (game)#otomate #otome game #karen tries to translate

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