The final day of Kyoko Kazan
RYO: "I had a dream..."
RYO: "...... Sis."
RYO: "What are you doing here?"
Ryo... I want to know your thoughts. You're always running away from your feelings towards me, aren't you?
That's why I need to know.
I can't bear watching you go through such a gloomy life. Let me in, Ryo.
RYO: "... What are you talking about?"
RYO: "... That's not true, is it?"
RYO: "Don't say stuff like that..."
Please.
It's fine, forget that narrow way of thinking.
We can live by our own standards.
But with that comes sacrifice.
I'll protect you, always.
Are you with me, Ryo?
RYO: "........."
⦻ Protect her ⦾ Let her protect you
RYO: "Let me protect you, sis."
RYO: "Even I can do that much..."
Don't be silly.
You can't even protect yourself, so I will.
Do you understand?
⦾ I understand ⦻ I don't understand
RYO: "... Hold on."
RYO: "How did you decide that?"
RYO: "I can take care of you, sis."
RYO: "I can take care of you all by myself."
You really are clueless, my sweet Ryo.
You don't know how dangerous it is to overestimate yourself.
You can see it all around you, reckless people making fools of themselves.
I don't want you to end up that way.
There's nothing normal about these sinful feelings we share. You must realize this.
For now it's best that I take care of things where you can't... OK?
RYO: "... Is that really the kind of person you think I am?"
RYO: "You're saying I can't do anything without you holding my hand?"
There's no shame in accepting help.
It's through other people's help that you become an adult.
RYO: "... What, so 'being an adult' is all about having others do stuff for me?"
RYO: "How can you judge a person on such nonsense?"
All I want you to do is accept my protection.
It's not about deciding who you are, but where you need to go.
Your path is drawn on a map, but finding your way through it is no simple task.
Only those who understand you better than yourself can decipher that map...
RYO: "How can anyone else know me better than myself?"
RYO: "What do they know about me?"
You're overestimating yourself again. Truth is, you don't understand a thing about yourself.
RYO: "...... More nonsense."
As the one who loves you more than anyone in this world, I understand who you are.
You could never leave me.
You know that best, don't you, Ryo?
RYO: "...... You're saying we're bound together?"
That's how it would be, if you rejected me... Can you reject me?
⦻ Reject ⦾ Accept
RYO: "... No, you're wrong."
RYO: "... You don't get me at all."
RYO: "... You don't know how I feel."
I don't?
You really think that?
Have you not loved me all this time as well?
RYO: "...... No, you're wrong."
You've always been looking at me, haven't you?
RYO: "...... No, you're wrong."
You see me in your dreams, don't you?
RYO: "...... No, you're wrong."
You're seeing me right now, aren't you?
RYO: "......... No, you're wrong."
RYO: "I was afraid that reality was going to come crashing down, that's why I'm talking to you in a dream."
RYO: "And yet, I still can't feel at ease."
Don't worry. I'll still protect you, no matter what.
Until that time when you open your heart to me...
「NAMELESS DREAMS」
RYO: "... Is this really how I feel?"
RYO: "What am I, some kind of pervert...?"
RYO: "No, I'm not that weak..."
What a miserable prick you are.
And for you to think that you know Kyoko at all.
You use your own weakness to justify your sinful feelings.
It's Kyoko who has to shoulder that burden for you.
No matter how you dress yourself up, you're still just a mannequin.
Are you really satisfied with using your weakness as an excuse?
Where do you think weaklings like you end up?
Weaklings are weaklings, nothing more.
They have no appeal, ephemeral or otherwise. They'd be better off dead.
Ryo, you should know yourself a bit better, don't you think?
Weakness is unforgivable.
RYO: "... Sumio"
RYO: "... Tohba?"
RYO: "... What are you doing here?"
RYO: "... And what the hell are you talking about?"
RYO: "... You think I want you barging in here with this shit?"
RYO: "... You've gone nuts."
RYO: "...... Now get out."
That's the callousness I remember.
You can only ever think about yourself, right?
It's no wonder Kyoko can't get away from you.
Do you even realise how you've wedged yourself between us?
She and I, we're drifting away from each other.
Your wicked thoughts are destroying our connection, that kind of shapeless bond.
You've always been in the way.
We'd have no problem if it weren't for you. The relationship between man and woman is a delicate thing.
But you lack the tact to understand that, don't you?
Now you stand here acting brave, wielding your weakness as if it were strength.
What could be more pathetic than that?
RYO: "Hold it right there......"
RYO: "Don't just go around analysing people."
RYO: "I'm just being myself, not whatever person you've decided I am."
RYO: "I'm not causing any trouble for Kyoko."
RYO: "And I'm definitely not doing anything to bother you..."
RYO: "Get over yourself, what makes you think you can talk to me like that?"
RYO: "Don't come crying to me just because Kyoko has ditched you......"
RYO: "I'm not so weak as to let other people's words bother me."
RYO: "... So why don't you stick your judgements somewhere else?"
RYO: "Even I have trouble understanding myself."
RYO: "And yet you think you know me?"
RYO: "...... Get the fuck out."
Everyone's a poet, huh?
I hold deep respect for the mystical power of words.
You're quite a ruffian, aren't you? I thought you were a bit more charming than that.
That's too bad, you go on and protect Kyoko.
I've got other, less troublesome girls. That's enough for me.
I wonder if you're good for anything more than splitting up couples. Anyway, I'm done.
You know, I think I've grown attached to you. I'll be sticking with you in spirit moving forward.
I don't mean anything specific by that. It's just a little metaphor of mine, there's nothing deep to it.
It's simple, really.
RYO: "...... He's full of shit."
RYO: "...... I'd better head down already."
RYO: "...... Rumi."
RYO: "...... What are you doing here?"
I'm just... Going for a walk. It's not like I came down here to meet you...
RYO: "A walk at this time of the night?"
RYO: "Awfully convenient."
Don't go barking up the wrong tree.
I'm not trying to rekindle any old flame.
What we had was nothing special.
You're not worth chasing after, Ryo.
RYO: "... I see, if you say so."
RYO: "So, guess what."
What?
RYO: "Sumio just paid me a visit."
RYO: "Rumi, your brother's crazy."
RYO: "He's completely delusional."
RYO: "Trapped in his paranoia... Did something happen to him?"
Isn't that normal?
My big brother is just that kind of guy.
Everything's been fine.
RYO: "...... If that's just how he is..."
RYO: "It was only a matter of time until Kyoko got tired of him."
You're wrong.
You're the only one who thinks that, Ryo.
And by the way, don't think I don't know who you were using me as a replacement for.
RYO: "What, just like your brother does?"
Did you ever care about me at all?
You always looked right through me.
It tore me up inside.
It was like being all alone in a cold alleyway.
Even when we were together, I felt alone. It was so cold.
That's why, since the beginning, I never expected anything from you.
But I thought there'd be a warmer place for me...
Maybe I'm the one who's like my brother.
Kyoko wouldn't even look at him. She only had eyes for...
RYO: "...... Don't say it."
RYO: "Choose your words carefully..."
RYO: "We broke up because we couldn't see eye to eye."
Did you ever truly look at me? Can you even answer?
RYO: "... You'd always get wound up over nothing."
Stop dodging the question!
RYO: "Look who's talking......"
Oh, forget it. Deep down, you know the truth.
Back then, you were not the one I cared for, it was someone else...
RYO: "...... Seriously, drop it."
RYO: "This has nothing to do with me anymore."
Somehow I always knew it'd turn out like this, ever since back then.
RYO: "...... Back then?"
Those days we spent staring up at the big blue sky, enjoying the pleasant breeze.
None of us had anything to worry about.
RYO: "Ah, back then......"
RYO: "Those days were meaningless."
Everything was clear. The future was shining bright.
I want to go back to those days...
RYO: "...... Are you serious?"
RYO: "You act so tough, and yet you can't hide the kind of woman you really are."
RYO: "You're clinging to the past..."
I feel sorry for you.
You keep latching on to fragmented words.
I'm talking about a time that can't be easily defined.
Those simple times are like a mirage.
Something you desire but can never possess, a time that ultimately cannot exist.
RYO: "...... You're just running away, aren't you?"
RYO: "You don't need these fantasies."
RYO: "Look at reality, and find some value there."
RYO: "... That's what's actually important."
Ryo, who do you think you are?
What do you have to show that makes you think you can say this?
You're the one who's running away.
You're exhausting yourself with your dedication to something that will never work out.
RYO: "...... Fine, if that's how you want to look at it."
I see. It was pointless to think you'd ever change your mind.
You're a weakling, and you use that weakness as a weapon.
I doubt you even realize that though.
I feel sorry for Kyoko.
Anyway, I'm off.
RYO: "... You're not going down there?"
The trip'd be too painful.
"Hey, you!"
"Yeah, you!"
"The hell you want?"
"Huh!?"
"I'll fuck you up!"
"...... Hey, I'm sorry."
"My friend here can't stand bad boys."
"And you've got a real demonic look there."
"...... What's up with those eyes, man."
"I see those red eyes of yours!"
"You're drooling all over the place. You wanna eat me or something?
"Believe me, I'm pumped for anything!"
"...... No matter what kinda freak you are."
"...... Please, could you leave us alone?"
"I don't know if I can hold him back."
"...... I'm serious."
"J, keep it together, man."
"He's just some civilian..."
"...... What?"
RYO: "I want in......"
"You know where you are?"
"You can't just get in without an invite."
RYO: "This is Tohba's event, right?"
"You know Sumio?"
"You're not a cop, are you?"
RYO: "Do I look like one?"
"Well......"
"You look like the guy from Jiraishin."
RYO: "......?"
RYO: "Whatever, just hurry up."
"Alright, alright, quit bitching and wait a sec."
Yo, there's someone here who says he's a guest of Sumio's. I don't know, some guy dressed in black.
RYO: "...... Is this going to take all night?"
Huh? Oh. OK, then. I'll send him down.
"There you go......"
"... Here to lose your mind to the groove?"
"Oh, you're a guest......"
"...... Huh?"
"Alright......"
"That'll be 2000 yen......"
"Here's the tab for the bar upstairs..."
"Who's that guy? You know him?"
"Don't think so......"
"What's with that get-up?"
"He knows he's not living in a manga, right?"
"...... Get with the program, dude."
"...... Guy looks dangerous, too."
"We don't need guys like him around here."
"He probably doesn't even know what kind of place this is."
"Maybe he's just confused."
"His unstylish ass must have caught wind of this event somewhere."
"All sorts of weirdos have been wandering into our club lately."
"And what's with that belt?"
"It's like he swiped it from a Nagai manga."
"... Just the other day, there was this guy wearing an Ayanami T-shirt."
"I wanted to shout, 'Hey don't come to our club!'"
"They have no respect for techno."
"They really are clueless, huh? "
"As if those bleached-hair losers weren't enough."
"...... Cool guys like us, we're a dying breed."
"Seems like everyone's making their debut in regular society."
"Out of our crew, we're the only ones who still come down here."
"The others are always too busy."
"...... Eh, what can you do."
"...... Everyone's got bills to pay."
"I really can't see myself joining society."
"What's that thing they're all obsessed with nowadays?"
"Getting 'clever'?"
"Maybe it's about time we do the same."
"A guy I know works at this design company, I'm going over there next week."
"...... What? Satoru, you're thinking of dropping outta here?"
"You and I swore we'd always stay underground!"
"...... How long have we been doing this?"
"Loafing at the entrance and passing out tabs to people while talking about their get-ups behind their backs."
"I can't put up with being a failure like this forever."
"...... I won't let you do it."
"Trying to save yourself alone, there's no way that's gonna work."
"I know you best..."
"And you've got no talent for anything!"
"...... Jun, you know I also believe in the groove."
"You can feel that rhythm in your heart, can't you?"
"That's why I know I can do this!"
"I can't believe how selfish you are......"
"I'll never forgive you......"
"Aw come on, Jun. Don't let it get you down."
"...... Hey, Jun?"
"...... Jun."
"...... Talk to me, man."
"... Please, don't make me move."
"... This is my favorite spot."
"When I sit here, I can feel the sound flowing through my body."
"I'm having the time of my life."
"Are you having fun, too?"
⦾ I am ⦻ I'm not
"You kids can't appreciate anything."
"Ever experienced the joy of optimism?"
"The great river of life flows slowly, like the clouds up in the sky."
"You should take it easy."
"Let your dreams shape the world around you."
"What are your dreams like?"
"...... I don't wanna go home yet."
"...... I think we should."
"...... I want to be with you forever."
"...... Same here."
"...... Sure you do."
"...... Hey, come on."
"...... But why?"
"...... Don't you know?"
"...... I do."
"...... Sorry."
"...... It's OK."
"...... Sorry."
"...... I'm sorry too."
"...... Sorry."
"...... It's fine."
"...... Sorry."
"...... Should we go now?"
"I......"
"......!?"
"...... Want some?"
⦾ Have a smoke ⦻ Don't have a smoke
"...... I see."
"Piss off, then."
"......?"
"...... Wanna dance with me?"
⦾ Dance with her ⦻ Don't dance with her
"... Then get out of the way!"
"...... Oh yeah, this feels great."
"...... I love these minimal tunes!"
"...... What?"
"...... You want something?"
"You wanna keep us company?"
⦾ Keep them company ⦻ Don't keep them company
"...... Oh."
"Then get your ugly face out of our sight."
"Oh, don't listen to them."
"I'll dance with you..."
"... Some other time."
Are you alone? Do you mind if come over there?
⦾ Uh... ⦻ ......
No need to answer.
I'm right where I want to be anyway.
RYO: "........."
⦾ Talk to her ⦻ Don't bother
Are you nervous?
RYO: "...... Not really."
Quiet, aren't you?
RYO: "...... I've got nothing to talk about."
Gay?
RYO: "...... Are you joking?"
Not entirely.
RYO: "...... Well, do I look like it?"
A little bit, yeah.
RYO: "...... I'll keep that in mind."
So, what's your deal?
You don't strike me as a fan of techno.
What are you hoping to find here?
RYO: "...... Nothing in particular."
RYO: "It's somewhere to be that's below the ground."
RYO: "...... That's all there is to it."
I see. I think the two of us would get along well.
RYO: "........."
I've grown attached to that cute face of yours, you know.
RYO: "........."
Are you interested in women at all?
RYO: "...... No, not really."
OK then, are you interested in me?
⦾ I am ⦻ I'm not
How harsh of you. But that's OK. It looks like dishonesty is a strong point of yours.
RYO: "...... What do you mean?"
I'm prasing you!
Finding people's strong points is a skill of mine.
I just found your appeal for you.
RYO: "........."
That's why I'm interested in you.
That's why I want to treat you nicely.
You have to cherish your first encounters with people.
RYO: "...... What are you going on about?"
Let's meet up again later. I'll be upstairs.
RYO: "........."
Hey, I didn't catch your name.
RYO: "...... Why should I tell you?"
I told you. I like you.
My name's Yayoi. It'd be polite to give me yours in return.
RYO: "........."
Are you embarrased?
RYO: "...... It's Ryo."
A lovely name. I'll see you later, then.
RYO: "...... Yayoi, huh?"
"... Jun, I told you to stop."
"My mind's made up, end of story."
"... Do you really think you'll get anything out of it?"
"Fetch this, bring that... That'll be your life."
"You'll wish you'd never left."
"... Jun."
"... No angels to save you there."
"You'll be surrounded by a horde of zombies."
"... What are you gonna do, Satoru?"
"... Jun, knock it off."
"... Heheheheheh."
"........."
"......... Jun."
"Ah..."
"Someone's there..."
"Watching us..."
"... What the fuck, asshole?"
"Shut the door before I bash your brains out!"
"Ah, it's useless..."
"It's all gone to shit."
"And Sumio just sweeps it under the rug."
"He's always like this."
"What are we going to do?"
"Can't we find a way?"
"... Don't ask me."
"... You can do whatever you want."
"I'm just gonna say it."
"I want to be with you."
"I'm serious."
"You're all talk."
"I can't trust words over actions."
"Can you make up your mind already?"
"Otherwise, there's no point in even talking about this."
"What's it gonna be?"
"Don't shift this onto me."
"It's never been my problem."
"You're the one who asked me out, remember?"
"That's how this all started..."
"... You gave me no choice."
"You were being so fickle about it!"
"I don't want to hurt Yukiko's feelings."
"You've gotta deal with this yourself."
"... You're right."
"I guess it is partially my fault."
"Shit... What do I do?"
"... Ugh, this is the worst."
"You know that boutique near the station?"
"...... The one called Galliano."
"You mean where the explosion went off?"
"Some people say that..."
"You can hear gunshots while shopping there......"
"... What, are you kidding me?"
"How'd you come up with that nonsense?"
"It's true!"
"A friend of mine works sales there. She told me that while she was doing inventory, a faint gunshot rang out."
"...... Sure, I believe that."
"You know what they're saying about the explosion?"
"Apparently there was an old wartime shelter underground, with an unexploded bomb inside..."
"... You shouldn't go around telling stories like that."
"... Hey, I'm not making this up."
"Hey, did you hear what happened at our old school?"
"It's just awful."
"What are you talking about?"
"I haven't heard anything."
"What is it?"
"Your homeroom teacher was Mr. Okuno, right?"
"Word is that he had gotten involved with a student, the one that ended up killing herself..."
"I remember everyone was talking about the suicide."
".... But I didn't know about this."
"We don't do class reunions."
"And I don't really care about gossip either, so......"
"You met up with Hinano though, right?"
"...... Yeah. I hadn't seen her in ages."
"Since Akemi took us over to the boys' dorm."
"And we did that test of courage..."
"Saeki was in charge of that, right?"
"Did you see Hanako-san?"
"That was no joke."
"Saeki's boys were dressed up like spooks, and they looked so real that she passed out..."
"We even called an ambulance!"
"We were such idiots back then. "
"After that, she stopped coming to school. "
"......"
"Some pretty bad stuff happened, huh. "
"... There definitely was a strange atmosphere. "
"... That high school, man."
"... They did renovate the building at least."
"That new Headmaster has brought in some Danish management strategy."
"He's done wonders for the school's budget too."
"Right, I saw the new building in the papers."
"It looked like the kind of hi-tech building you'd see from some corporation."
"And it's all happened since the new headmaster arrived. Even the university enrolment rates went up. "
"And so did the grades average..."
"It was only about 50 back in our days, right? "
"Nowadays it's 73, or so I've heard."
"Whaaaaat?"
"No way! "
"73 is incredible!"
"Well, it can't be a coincidence. Back then, enrolment had taken a hit because of all those incidents..."
"To think one person could make such a difference..."
"Hinashiro's actually got a bit of a reputation now, huh?"
"...... Yeah, you're right. "
"...... Everything changes."
"... Kazan, is that you?"
"What's up? It's been a while."
"What've you been getting yourself into these days?"
"I remember, you were a real hot-head back in middle school."
"... No wonder you dropped out."
"Truth is, though......"
"I've been worried about you..."
"...... Hey, my friend's calling me. "
"Kazan, take care of yourself, OK?"
"...... I've got high hopes for you."
"This town's really changed, hasn't it?"
"There's no reason to go all the way to the big city anymore."
"It's this wave of urban development."
"But unless we attract more high-GNP residents, it's not gonna keep going."
"How far do you want it to go?"
"Until there's no more private houses in our neighbourhood at all?"
"I can't even remember what it was like."
"We can't keep recycling our old customs forever."
"It was bound to happen at some point."
"In exchange, the town's been reinvigorated."
"You say that, but even if it hadn't become convenient like a city..."
"I would have been fine with it..."
"It doesn't bother me."
"Really, it's just a lot more comfortable to live in..."
"... You know what, forget it."
"This isn't the kind of talk for a club."
"By the way, where's Yuko and the girls?"
"Oh, them? I saw them leaving with some black guy."
"...... They what?"
"Hey, cut it out!"
"The hell are you thinking?"
"...... You're such a cutie."
"I'd eat you right up, unwanted hairs included."
"...... You mean it?"
"...... How could I resist your charm?"
"Even with the earth torn asunder, you could revive the dead land just by walking on it."
"...... Cut it out! ♥"
"...... You're such a coquettish little thing."
"You know that word? Coquettish, not Scottish."
"Every time I lay eyes on you, my nerves start jumping all over the place!"
"You hit me right in the spot!"
"Lalalalala, I'm so in love."
"Oh, how embarrasing! ♥"
"...... You make me so happy."
"...... I love you, honey."
"...... I love you too, darling."
"...... What'll it be?"
RYO: "...... What've you got?"
"...... We've got everything, son."
"...... Your tab, please?"
"...... Thank you."
"Take your pick from the menu."
⦻ Gin-based ⦾ Vodka-based ⦾ Rum-based ⦾ Tequila-based
⦻ Dry Martini ⦾ Gimlet ⦾ Singapore Sling ⦾ Gin and Tonic
"...... Too bad, we're out of mix for that."
"...... Want to try something else?"
RYO: "Forget it......"
Kazan? Hey, it's me, Kimika!
Kimika Takahashi, remember?
RYO: "...... Takahashi?"
RYO: "...... Which Takahashi are we talking about?"
The Takahashi from your class in high school, of course!
I guess you don't remember me, you dropped out so suddenly.
RYO: "...... I guess."
Hey, don't you have anything else to say? I thought you'd be more excited!
What are the chances of us meeting again?
RYO: "...... Sorry."
RYO: "I'm not great at talking to lively women like you."
Huh? That's a surprise.
I used to have a thing for you, you know.
RYO: "...... So?"
Ha! Can't you be more considerate?
Shouldn't you console me or something?
Oh well, I guess that's just how you are, Kazan.
RYO: "........."
So, what brings you down here? I didn't think you were the clubbing type.
RYO: "...... No one bothers me here."
RYO: "...... You?"
Me? I just... Want to lose myself in the crowd.
I'm going through some things.
Being in a place like this makes me feel better.
It helps me relax.
RYO: "...... Your hands are shaking."
Oh, I'm fine.
I'm only sticking around a little while longer... Just a little while longer...
"...... Hey. You wanna do something?"
"...... Anyone's fine."
"...... I don't want to go home yet."
"...... I think he's cool."
"... No way, that guy?"
"... He's alright I guess."
"Hey, young boy, why don't you let us spoil you?"
"... You wanna come party with us?"
"We'd take real good care of you."
"Hahaha, of course we're just kidding!"
"Can't believe you fell for that, stupid!"
"... This place is like holy ground, you know."
"... I can see everyone's desires here."
"... Dark, deep signals showering down."
"... A sanctuary for hermits."
"... Its heart soaking with humidity."
"... The languid sweat of labour."
"... An important manufactured space."
"... A world emerging from the jungle."
"... A man-made beauty built to last."
"... That's a good thing, isn't it?"
"... Society and its rules mean nothing here."
"... A place where people meet..."
"... To rid themselves of their weaknesses."
"... Where romanticism can live and breathe."
"... That's just how I like it."
About time you showed up.
RYO: "...... What?"
RYO: "I didn't take that long, did I?"
I hate to be kept waiting.
RYO: "... My bad."
It's fine. At least you're obedient.
RYO: "...... Hmm?"
I really thought you'd back out.
RYO: "It would have been weird to not show up."
RYO: "...... It's just the normal thing to do."
I have seen who you are. I wanted to know more about you.
RYO: "........."
We're a good match, don't you think?
RYO: "........."
I can help you forget all about Kyoko.
RYO: "......!?"
This way.
RYO: "...... Yayoi, where are you?"
RYO: "...... Sumio?"
RYO: "...... What the hell are you doing here!?"
Don't get so excited, there's no need to overreact.
RYO: "...... Where's Yayoi?"
RYO: "Where did she go?"
Yayoi? That your girl?
RYO: "...... Don't make fun of me."
So you've finally managed to notice the existence of a girl that isn't Kyoko. You've grown, Ryo.
RYO: "...... Quit fucking around."
RYO: "...... Did you set this up with Yayoi?"
She's quite a woman, isn't she? Real slender, too.
RYO: "... I really don't understand how your sick brain works."
I told you, I've grown attached to you. You have a problem with that?
RYO: "... You're really starting to piss me off."
RYO: "Cut it out, or else..."
Or else what, you'll beat me up? Go ahead, if that'll make you feel better.
RYO: "... No, I'm good."
RYO: "My fists would take pity on you."
I see. Smart move.
RYO: "... Look, stay out of my business."
RYO: "I'm not one of your damn toys."
RYO: "Yayoi should be enough for you."
Speaking of Yayoi, I don't see her anywhere.
What's going on? She's your partner, isn't she? Aren't you neglecting her?
RYO: "... I'm sick of your shit."
RYO: "... I'll be on my way."
Hold that thought, now.
Ryo! Don't leave me here!
RYO: "...... You."
Sumio won't let me go! Help me!
There, you heard it from her. Well? Aren't you going to rescue her?
Please, Ryo! My fate is in your hands.
You don't see girls like her every day.
Truth be told, I'm not sure I want you to take her from me.
But alas, if your warped heart...
RYO: "... Enough with your stupid games."
RYO: "... Stop toying with people."
RYO: "... You can't just do whatever you want."
⦻ Leave the room ⦾ Help Yayoi
RYO: "......!?"
RYO: "...... What the hell?"
RYO: "...... Give me the key!"
RYO: "...... You bastards."
Ryo, why are you running away?
RYO: "Running away?"
RYO: "I'm 'running away', am I?"
RYO: "I'm sick of you both......"
Yayoi, go ahead.
Ryo, this is for you.
We're doing this for your sake.
That's why it has to be this way.
I truly love you. That's why...
RYO: "...... What the!?"
RYO: "...... What is that?"
RYO: "...... What did you do, Yayoi?"
RYO: "...... Tell me what that is."
RYO: "...... Sumio."
Take a good look Ryo. This is a game, and you must watch.
It's perfect for you, one who can't love others.
RYO: "...... What is that?"
RYO: "...... What have you done?"
This is, in short, revenge.
It's a splendid work of art, don't you think?
Yayoi, well done.
I truly admire your strength.
RYO: "...... Yayoi, what the hell?"
RYO: "...... What did you do?"
This is revenge for what you did to me.
Not to mention, it'll help you understand Yayoi's pain.
RYO: "...... What the fuck did I ever do to you?"
You don't know?
I've resented you for some time. I lost something because of you, and it troubled me greatly.
But I couldn't really figure out how it happened.
I filled the void with many specimens, but none of them could really replace what I lost.
My specimens love me dearly, including Yayoi.
Look at how far she has gone to help me, Ryo.
That's why I could never forgive you.
When I learned how you and Kyoko felt about each other, what was I supposed to do?
Your weakness caused Kyoko and I so much pain...
So I started thinking... What's the worst thing you could face?
This is only the beginning.
You truly are a perverted pair of siblings.
Callous people like you... Deserve no forgiveness.
Here...
Yayoi, show him.
Take a good look, Ryo.
Ryo, how was that?
This was all done for your sake.
Hey, Ryo.
I would choose you over Sumio.
For his sake, I would choose you.
Hey, I've seen you before. Come here often?
"Holy shit, it's you......"
"You're really popular in my school, did you know that, Tohba?"
"I'm actually part of your fan club there."
No kidding?
Anything goes in this world nowadays, huh?
We really are nearing the end of a century.
"Um..."
"After this, you wanna go somewhere?"
Sounds good to me.
Sumio... Tohba...
There he is... At last...
"...... Hey, who's that?"
"...... You know her?"
Hmm? What's up? What do you want?
I've been looking for you... Sumio Tohba.
You're so fragile.
That was enough to make you faint...
You even wet yourself.
Makes me sad to look at you.
You're so weak, it's almost adorable.
You're mine now.
You no longer need to wander.
Everything that Kyoko was has become a part of me.
And now, I'll swallow you whole as well.
But don't worry about a thing, no need to look so sad.
My sweet Ryo, I'll keep you safe from now on.
Come.
Ryo, let everything out.
Everything you've suppressed, all of it.
I love you, Ryo.
You are Sumio's substitute, and my servant.
Our child keeps crying...
I hear it in my dreams... Our poor child.
I'll never forgive you, ever!
Uh, sorry. I don't know what you're going on about.
I don't even know you. Have we met bef–
You made a fool out of me in this very club! And then we-
You've got no one to blame but yourself.
I can't be held responsible for every little thing that happens. You should get that-
Not everyone is bound by your rules!
This time, you'll pay for your sins...
By my rules.
You can't get away! I'm taking you with me!
... Fine by me.
Ryo, let's meet again someday.
No, we will meet again. I'm sure of it.
There's still more I can do to make you happy, OK?
Sumio? Is that you, Sumio?
Don't worry.
I will see things through to the end.
Until your soul ceases to go on.
Now that you're just a charred corpse, I will take responsibility.
It's a fitting end, don't you think?
Now Ryo is mine.
Hey, chill out a little, why don't you?
Look at the sky!
The clouds are so huge, like they've been painted on it.
Ryo, come sit with me.
I wish this moment could last forever...
RYO! Come over here, quick!! Hurry!!
Look!
In spite of its short life, it remains full of spirit.
Yet we deceive ourselves into thinking its cries are of sadness.
No matter how hard we try, we can't understand the feelings of a cicada.
So there's no point in feeling anything at all about them. All we can do is watch them, right?
What's wrong?
You seem a bit out of it.
You're so weird...
Hey.
I saw you talking with Rumi.
It sounded like a delicate conversation.
Why don't you go talk to that guy over there?
Take a look. You can't see the horizon like this anywhere else.
You can feel its energy, can't you?
This otherworldly place is where life's idle thoughts can calmly melt away.
Its existence is quite incredible.
We're so absorbed in our communal lives that we forget to really appreciate it.
It shows how polluted we have become, don't you think?
Ryo, I won't say that living your life honestly is easy.
But even so, seeing this nature in front of your eyes, do you still think you can be deceitful?
I certainly can't. That's the lesson I've learned here.
That's it's possible to change. There's no need to panic about the delicate balance of things.
You have to be strong, Ryo.
There's no room for hesitation. You've gotta understand that.
Come on, Ryo! I want to see you smile while we're here!
You've got nothing to worry about.
We'll always be together, now and forever.
No matter what happens, I'll be there to protect you. OK, Ryo?
RYO: "...... Rumi."
I'm fine. There's this thing my brother started saying recently.
It became something of a catchphrase.
At first I thought it was just a mean-spirited joke...
RYO: ".........?"
RYO: "...... What?"
RYO: "...... What was it that he said?"
I'm going to die.
He would always say... 'I'm going to die'...
Yes... He was ready for it to end.
RYO: "...... Hello?"
Ryo. It's me.
RYO: "...... Sis?"
RYO: "...... Where are you?"
RYO: "...... It's Sumio."
RYO: "...... Something happened to him."
Yes... I know...
Ryo, I'm afraid I'll cause some trouble for you... I'm sorry.
It's too late for me now...
I've got nowhere left to run.
RYO: "...... Where are you calling me from?"
RYO: "...... Tell me what happened!"
I'm going to die soon... We won't be meeting again... You and I...
RYO: "...... What are you saying?"
Ryo, you shouldn't get involved... Sumio is a dangerous person...
RYO: "...... What are you talking about?"
RYO: "...... Sumio's dead, isn't he?"
Say, you'll be fine without me, right?
You'll be OK by yourself, right?
You're a man after all.
Listen, Ryo...
RYO: "...... Huh?"
Sumio's lost his mind. There's nothing we can do to change that.
RYO: "...... Sis."
Ryo.
Stay safe.
METAPHOR
⦾ Protect her ⦻ Let her protect you
RYO: "... Of course."
RYO: "You've been looking after me since the beginning."
RYO: "Nothing's gonna change, you'll just keep protecting me as you've always done."
RYO: "...... Is that OK with you?"
Of course it is.
You're my precious little brother.
I want you to take things as slowly as you need.
I'll keep you safe and comfortable, like a warm blanket. I'll be here, gently protecting you.
RYO: "...... I want you to take care of me, sis."
RYO: "... It's true."
RYO: "Suppressing my desires has left me hollow."
RYO: "... Now I can finally relax."
⦻ I understand ⦾ I don't understand
RYO: "... OK, I get it. I really do."
RYO: "You were always the one looking out for me."
RYO: "From here on, I still need somebody to......"
I'll protect you.
RYO: "... That's right, it's not my place to protect you."
RYO: "I'm the one who's in need of protection."
You really don't mind?
RYO: "...... Huh?"
I'm so glad.
You're such a smart boy.
You even understand your limits.
That's the Ryo that I love.
RYO: "... That you love?"
RYO: "... What are you saying?"
I love you. I've always loved you, ever since we were little.
I only ever had eyes for you.
RYO: "... What?"
RYO: "... What do you mean?"
RYO: "... Sis, wait."
Our days of silence are over. I can't wait any longer.
This is how it begins. A new life.
A new set of principles.
A new set of standards.
A new world.
Everything's going to change.
RYO: "... You're right."
RYO: "... Let's do it, sis."
RYO: "... I'll follow your lead."
RYO: "... I want you to look inside my heart."
RYO: "... And see everything that's beautiful, and everything that's horrible."
RYO: "... From now on, and forever."
I will. Now, come here...
⦾ Reject ⦻ Accept
RYO: "... I see what you mean now."
RYO: "... We're not bound together, we accept each other."
RYO: "... That's fine by me."
RYO: "... I could never betray you, sis."
Good boy. I love you, Ryo. I'll protect you with all my might.
RYO: "I'm finally at peace..."
RYO: "If I have sister's warmth, I don't need anything else......"
You're all I want, Ryo.
Look at me.
Together... Our love... Is so... Beautful...
⦻ I am ⦾ I'm not
"That's it. Lose yourself in the moment."
"Me? I could sit here for the rest of my life."
"I wish I could hold on to this feeling forever."
"I'd build a house right here."
"With pastel walls and lawn turf everywhere......"
⦻ Have a smoke ⦾ Don't have a smoke
"...... Forget it."
"I don't deal with kids."
"Wait till you're older."
⦻ Dance with her ⦾ Don't dance with her
"Come on then, you've gotta get into the rhythm with the drum'n'bass!"
"... Oh, forget it. You're no good at this."
⦻ Keep them company ⦾ Don't keep them company
"...... Hold it."
"Are you serious?"
"You really think we're here to pick up guys?"
"...... Are you an idiot?"
"...... Dumb kid."
"...... This is a club, right?"
"...... We came here for the music."
"...... If we were in Ikebukuro, maybe..."
"...... Then we'd have the energy for it."
"...... You're in the way now."
"...... Get lost."
⦻ Talk to her ⦾ Don't bother
⦻ Are you alone? ⦾ What are you up to? ⦾ What's your name? ⦾ ......
Can't you tell just by looking?
If I keep standing here, I'll get more and more self-conscious until it becomes unbearable.
That said, I also can't stand being on my own. So here I am.
RYO: "...... So you'd rather be with me."
Anyone would do.
RYO: "...... Right."
Say...
RYO: ".........?"
Are you interested in me?
RYO: "........."
⦾ Are you alone? ⦻ What are you up to? ⦾ What's your name? ⦾ ......
I'm just here with you. It looked like this space was vacant.
RYO: "With me......?"
RYO: "Don't get friendly, we've barely met."
I see someone gets wound up easily. You're cute.
RYO: "So you're just teasing me, huh?"
RYO: "...... What's so fun about that?"
I really do like you, I'm serious about that.
RYO: "........."
You seem like a man who's afraid of being hurt...
So you act strong.
RYO: "......... You wouldn't be the first to say that."
RYO: "It's all anyone seems to say..."
How about I help you out? I can make things a lot more peaceful for you.
RYO: "...... Huh?"
Are you interested in me?
⦾ Are you alone? ⦾ What are you up to? ⦻ What's your name? ⦾ ......
Why do you ask?
RYO: "...... No specific reason."
Maybe you don't know what else to say?
RYO: "...... It's not like that."
Am I wrong?
RYO: "...... Technically."
How about you?
RYO: "...... Hmm?"
What's your name?
RYO: "........."
It's fine.
RYO: ".........."
You know, I came here to meet you.
RYO: "......... Huh?"
You've been down here before, haven't you?
I've had my eye on you for a while.
RYO: "......... Who, me?"
It's true. I like your face.
I never get bored of looking at it.
RYO: "........."
That hasn't made you less interested, has it?
RYO: "...... Not really."
RYO: "...... Interested in what?"
In me.
⦾ Are you alone? ⦾ What are you up to? ⦾ What's your name? ⦻ ......
What are you so anxious about? I don't bite.
RYO: "........."
Are you interested in me?
⦻ I am ⦾ I'm not
Good to know.
I didn't want to embarrass myself, after all.
RYO: "...... What do you mean?"
Don't worry about it. I'm just thinking out loud.
RYO: "........."
So, where do you want to go?
If you don't mind staying with me, that is.
RYO: "...... Say what?"
My name's Yayoi. What's yours?
RYO: "...... It's Ryo."
Ryo. A common name, but a good one. I'll see you upstairs.
RYO: "...... Yayoi, huh?"
⦾ Gin-based ⦻ Vodka-based ⦾ Rum-based ⦾ Tequila-based
⦾ Screwdriver ⦾ Bloody Mary ⦾ Moscow Mule ⦾ Bulldog
⦾ Gin-based ⦾ Vodka-based ⦻ Rum-based ⦾ Tequila-based
⦾ XYZ ⦾ Daiquiri ⦾ Scorpion ⦾ Cuba Libre
⦾ Gin-based ⦾ Vodka-based ⦾ Rum-based ⦻ Tequila-based
⦾ Margarita ⦾ Tequila Sunrise ⦾ Mockingbird ⦾ Matador
⦾ Leave the room ⦻ Help Yayoi
RYO: "... Yayoi, come with me."
RYO: "... If you want to get away from Sumio, it's now or never."
Do as you wish, Yayoi. It's your choice, follow your instinct.
Ryo, can you forgive everything?
Even after seeing the disgraceful things I have done...
Would you still be able to forgive me?
RYO: "......?"
RYO: "...... What are you talking about?"
This is a test...
One that you must take to go on.
The source of strife between you and Sumio.
I have it here with me...
Right now.
RYO: "...... Yayoi?"
RYO: "...... What do you..."
This is for you.
It's because I truly desire you that I did this.
I would sacrifice anything for you.
That's why...