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this game is everything i could ask for in a visual novel. some meta-level morality coming across in both story and mechanics. the writer clearly understands how the context of the medium affects the story. plenty of intellegent humor. the mechanics working with and against the morals to tell a story more true to (my experience of) reality than any FVN before.

does anyone know why there is an option crossed out in kojiro's route chapter seven? did i not get enough affection points or is it not published yet?

I did not realize this was still updating. I'm glad because I was afraid that it was abandoned right when we would get some real plot. I'm so ready for more. Love that even though everyone is muscled there are still different bodytypes.

I was able to "ignore" this to progress.

I don’t know anything about music so I can’t describe it in a way that makes sense. It just sounds like something is hitting my fan blade a couple times a second in exactly the same spot. It’s a fast “onetwothreefour” non stop.

I want to apologize for judging this by its cover. I did Ty's route path C then to A and I am impressed by everything, including what I initially judged. Ten outta ten, will recommend.

Edit: however Shadow of Doubt and Shades of Uncertainty always trick me into thinking something is wrong with my pc whenever they play.

that explains why prior to the "character select screen" there's that lockerroom scene with Jun but nothing similar for the other two (except perhaps the more graphic early CGs ) and why Keisuke and Shoichi have less requirements in the character select screen

does this site have a direct message system? or is there a platform we can use, because i am enjoying this conversation but i'm having trouble putting my thoughts in order due to the commenting format.

does this site have a direct message system? or is there a platform we can use, because i am enjoying this conversation but i'm having trouble putting my thoughts in order due to the commenting format.

spoilers:

The face he made in his route when Haruki kisses you on the roof? heck, that whole scene even. Then how he treats Jun after his confession and especially in the hospital? Plus the excellent job that Basket has done with the nuances in other scenes, like how Sho can't hide his facial expressions when Yuu gives his attention to anyone else (especially Keisuke's and Jun's routes). And finally, in Sho's route, Yuu is too scared to talk to him about things - BEYOND what is considered 'normal' for people-pleasers.

It all gives me... like... "Dangerous Abusive Controlling Etc" vibes.

Not to mention the kind of trauma every character seems to have gone through. It's really hard for me to enjoy this wonderful story when I keep going "Oh, that looks like autism/BPD/trauma bonding" but that one's my own fault because I've dove too deep into that knowledge pool.

I have no intent to disparage anyone's love for the characters, but am I the only person who doesn't enjoy Shoichi? Maybe it's just me, but he scares me more with each route I've played.

what routes (if any) are completed?

is this canon to the echo story? Because if so then it clears up a lot

I think that it’s most important to follow your interests. Each route has a major reveal that makes the routes replayable so that you can see the hints. That being said, I went Carl, Flynn, Tj, Leo, Jenna.

after finishing the Flynn route I kind of want a Sydney route. No, I do not know exactly what I mean except for the fact that I want more of the adult!Sydney character.

is the ending where you go back to college with Carl the good ending for his route?