Part 55: August 8 - August 10: Nanako's Recovery

-The Path is Open-


The initial draft of Nanako Dojima's design. Since this design made her seem too independent, her design was changed later to the one seen in the game.


Another early design for Nanako Dojima. Her design was changed from a princess-like little girl who has lived a severely protected life, to the one seen in the game.
It's neat seeing where old designs might have been re-used. Nanako's hair here reminds me a lot of Sayoko's.



-Signs of Love-


Let's go to Junes today.
Sure.
Don't be late.

-Junes Theme-

> Junes, Food court...You came here with Ai.


No one except starch junkies would order that.
I know you want it.
H-How'd you know...!? You better not tell anyone!
Woooow, Sensei! I'm impressed...You scored a hot girl...


"Teddie"...? You don't look like a bear.
Nooooo!!
Back to work, Teddie!
Huh? Sanzo and Ai-san?


You know your store offers nothing but carbs? I need some salad.
We have a salad bar!
No way! It's all soggy!
Wow, her temper surpasses even Rise-chan's...
But I love it! I want to see even more!

> It promises to be an entertaining day. You spend an afternoon with the group.

-Smile-


I gave it back to Dad. He looked happy and smiled at me. Big bro...I love my Dad.
He loves you, too.
I think so too!

> Nanako is smiling cheerfully...

Dad didn't forget about how we used to pick flowers at Samegawa. He smiled at me and said "You remember, too?" Dad loves Mom...I feel sorry for him, losing someone he loves.
He still has you.
Yeah! I won't go anywhere!

> Nanako smiles vigorously...

I'm glad to be Dad's daughter!

> Nanako is smiling so happily...


...It's your turn to talk!

> It's just about Nanako's bedtime...What will you do?

(Play with her)
Yay! Then, uh, I know! Let's play cards!
"Sure! I'll teach you poker. Let's start with how to mark a deck..."

> Nanako looks really happy. You decide to play some cards with her...It's getting late, so you put Nanako to bed and went to your own room.



-Cicadas-


Avid reader: Speaking of which: I have a younger sister, and...She's kind of a klutz. It's nice that she tries to help around the house, but she always ends up breaking the dishes. So, I have a favor to ask of you. Could I ask you to get three Fashionable Dishes for me? I'd like some spares, since she could destroy a couple of them.
These drop from Sky Balances on the top floors of the Striptease.
Avid reader: Then, I leave this in your hands. I'll give you another book if you do this for me, too. Ah, you have them! Let's make that trade! All right! I hope a book is enough compensation for your efforts.

> Received Picross Rules!.
It does!

Avid reader: Hmm...It probably isn't. Tell you what, why don't you take this too?

> Received 10,000 yen.
Definitely makes up for that run-around with the Hard Boots.

-Like A Dream Come True-

> Central shopping district...You decided to walk Rise home after eating at Aiya.


My grandma's food is kind of bland. Though tofu is good for you, so...


Is that a reporter...? Or...a stalker?

> Rise is worried...

(Grab her hand and run)
Uh, th-that's alright. We don't know if he's really dangerous or not. Let's just wait and see, okay? But...thanks for that.

> Rise no longer seems worried.

Hmm, but still...That guy...Where have I...?
Inoue-san, is that you!?
Inoue: Rise-chan!


I already settled everything with the agency...!
Inoue: I'm here because...Personally, I can't accept that. I've watched over you this entire time as your manager...
I'm no longer a "personality!" My private time doesn't belong to a manager anymore! Go home. If you don't, I'll call the police.
Inoue: W-Wait! Could you just think it over? I strongly believe that no other actress can play that role better than Rise Kujikawa. Your fans were looking forward to the movie, too...
You still want me to act...!?
Inoue: Huh...?
...Anyway, I'm through with it! I have nothing to do with showbiz and all that stuff now! I...I-I've decided to marry this man once we graduate high school! I said before it was only a hiatus, but I've changed my mind! There's no way I'm coming back! Sanzo sees the real me...He's so gentle...!

> Rise is desperate...

(Go along with her)
S-See? I told you...

> Rise looks relieved...

Inoue: I understand. I'll go home...for today. B-But I...
Go away! Now!


...That was Inoue-san. He was...my manager. I'm his daughter's age, so he treated me like one of the family...
But...he's a stranger now. S-Senpai, umm...I'm sorry...Lying about marrying you and all...
I don't mind.
Senpai...You're so mature.

> Rise smiled a smile of relief.

You really are a nice guy.
Th-This isn't good...I feel like I'm going to depend on you even more...
...J-Just kidding!

> Perhaps due to her relief, Rise is smiling sheepishly...





Third Eye adds Analysis info to the attack cursor. Now when I select an attack, the cursor will show whether the target or targets have any sort of known resistance or immunity against it. Later on, Shadows will start showing up in groups of different types that can absorb each other's weaknesses, and similar shenanigans. Third Eye lets you see at a glance what your Ma-dynes will work on.

I wish I could spend more time with you, but...I'll save it for next time. See you later, Senpai.

> You watched Rise walk in and went home.

-Who's There?-


Well, uhh, today...


Shu's mother: I just! *huff* Got a call! *puff* F-From the school! Shu! It's not true, is it!? Shu, it's a lie, right!? Shu, look at me! Shu!
It's true.
Shu's mother: ......! Shu...
I'm sorry. Please go home today. I'm sorry...

> Shu's voice is trembling...

Shu's mother: Shu, what's going on!? I...
Go home, please...Go home!!

> ...It looks like you should just go home today. What happened with Shu...?



-Signs of Love-


If you don't have any plans, wanna hang out today?
Sure.
Sweet! Let's see...I'll come over to your place. Later!

-Like A Dream Come True-

> Your room...You feel a little uneasy about having two guys in your room...


Not too spacious, and yet not too cramped...Not too dark, either...
Hey, don't bitch about other people's rooms.
Wh-What? I wasn't bitching...
...Anyway, looks like you're a little short on stuff to read. Why don't you take this? Tadaaa! "The O-Cha Way"...Want it? I'm sure you'll understand it. It's written to teach tea ceremony to foreigners...It was too complex for Daisuke, but that's not saying much. Haha.

> Obtained The O-Cha Way.

He gave it back to me like a day after he borrowed it...Now I can finally stop lugging that stupid thing around.
Do we have guests, big bro?
Oh, is she your sister, Sanzo? We should all play something.


...No, I'm fine!
Alright, then let's do your homework. Kou would LOVE to help you.
I would!?

> You've had an exciting day...You spend some precious moments with your friends. Daisuke and Kou left your house before it got dark.


Can you report today's progress?