Monday, April 14, 2014

Role-Playing Gamer: Conception II #2 - Star Child Boom!

Okay, this is the second part of my Let's Play of just the Demo of Conception II! (And... I have a Star Child avatar in the game! Boo-ya!) And, as you mentioned last time, someday Niyagi can join the fun. (And, just in case anyone's wondering. Yes, Shimo's actually saving in between every interaction with a heroine.) Maybe, that will be in the events of this post...

Warning: This game is rated M for mature for Fantasy Violence, Language, Mild Blood, Partial Nudity, and Sexual Themes. If any of the following offends you, don't click the link to pass the jump break you have been warned.

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Now that it's a new day, maybe we can hang with Narika again! (You do have a thing for my mom in this world...)

'2nd-Year Class'

Narika: *sigh* I'm so hungry...
Shimo: Hey, yeah, you weren't here at all during lunch, were you?
Narika: No... I was too busy with class vice representative stuff... I actually haven't had lunch yet.

-Want to grab something to eat?-
-Want to study together?-
-Want to talk for a bit?-
Well, that's a problem that needs to be dealt with!

Shimo: Want to grab something to eat?
Narika: Huh? W-With me?
Shimo: We can chat a little while we eat.
Narika: Oh, right... We need to get to know each other more to have stronger Star Children.
(You mean so I can have brothers and sisters?)

Shimo: Well, sure, but there are other reasons to get to know someone.
Narika: Ah... Oh no!
Shimo: What's wrong?
(Whoa!? You originally typed that last line as an original response, but it turned out to be exactly the line the hero was scripted to say!) I know, strange isn't it?

Narika: There's a student council meeting starting soon. I'm sorry, but I have to go now.

-Oh well...-
-That's a shame.-
-Why not just ditch it?-
*sigh* ...

Shimo: That's a shame.
Narika: I'm the vice representative, so I have to go. There'll be problems if I don't. I'm really sorry...!
Yeah, and I just wanted to help...

Narika: Oops! Now I really need to hurry!
Class Rep: You're still here, Narika? Everyone else is already in session.
Narika: I-I'm sorry. I'll head over right now!
Shimo: I know. I'll wait for you until it's over, and then we can walk home together.
Narika: Won't that be a hassle for you...?
Shimo: Nah, it's no big deal. I'll just wait right here for you. All right... I'll head straight back once the meeting is over. Gotta go!

'Hallway'

Class Rep: It'll be up to you, Narika.
Narika: Ah, yes... I understand.
(Later, after mom's done with the Student Council meeting...)

Narika: Sorry to make you wait.
Shimo: All done?
Narika: I'm so sorry. It's so late now...
Ah, for you, I won't mind doing anything you ask of me...

Shimo: Hm? Is something wrong? You don't seem too happy.
Narika: Huh? Oh, um... It's nothing serious.
Shimo: Why don't you try telling me? Maybe there's something I can do to help.
Narika: Well, actually... It's decided that the student council will be volunteering to collect donations. Everyone else was busy that day, so I was picked to be in charge of it... Which means I'm going to have to ask for donations at the Church. But I'm not very good at public speaking, so... I'm worried.

-I'll help gather volunteers.-
-I'll make a donation.-
-Then I'll lend a hand.-
(Well, you DID say you'd do "anything" my mom asks of you.) So, I'll help by...

Shimo: Then I'll lend a hand.
Narika: Are you sure?
Absolutely.

Shimo: You don't have enough people, right? Then I'm helping out a friend.
Narika: Oh... Thank you. That's a huge relief to hear.
Shimo: Now that that's solved, let's go home. We can grab a meal on the way back.
Narika: Ah, right. I'm... actually really hungry.
Shimo: What do you like to eat, Narika?
Narika: I love parfaits...
Shimo: I guess that settles what we're having for dessert!
Narika: Yes.
(Well, that went well. Yay!) Now Chloe next...

'Faculty Office'

Shimo: Ms. Chloe, are you in today?
Chloe: Is something wrong? Is there something you'd like to discuss?
Shimo: Nothing's wrong, I just came here to talk to you.
Chloe: Is that so? I'm always available if you need someone to talk to. Sit tight, I'm going to make some tea.
Shimo: Don't worry about it.
Chloe: Oh, it's not a hassle for me. I was thinking of taking a break anyway. So... has it all settled in yet? How do you feel about being God's Gift?
Shimo: I was shocked at first, but I'm fine now.
Especially since people are only rarely referring to me by just the title anymore. Yay!

Chloe: We will do everything we can to support you. Let any of us know if you need help. You can come visit me again when you have a chance. I'll be here more of the time.
That's good to know.

Shimo: Sure thing. I should get going. Thanks for the tea. It was delicious.
Chloe: You're welcome. See ya later.
(Well, that was easy, yet didn't have much pay off...) Well, let's talk to Fuuko now.

'2nd-Year Class'
(Hey, this is the triplets mother!)

Shimo: Fuuko, do you have a moment?
Fuuko: Yeah, sure. What's up?
Shimo: I'm probably going to be asking you to Classmate with me from time to time. I just wanted to formally introduce myself.
Fuuko: Haha, you're so uptight. Don't worry, I'm totally okay with it. To be honest, I'm worried that I'll end up more of a nuisance than a help. I don't know if I'm actually suited for the part... But I suppose this is what fate has planned for me... I'll do my best to help you.
Shimo: Yeah. Thanks.
(Again, except with Shimo's custom version, it didn't include the "Yeah" part.)

Fuuko: Oh, you don't have to thank me.
But I will anyway, 'cause that's how I roll.

Fuuko: Well... Once again, then. I'm Fuuko, and for some reason I was chosen to be an Elite. It's nice to meet you.

-There's no need to be so formal.-
-I'm Shimo. Hello.-
-Thank you for being polite.-
...This is a tough one. I guess I'll go with...

Shimo: Thank you for being polite.
Fuuko: Hahaha, you're so formal. There's still a lot for us to get used to, but let's try our best to work together.
(A minor success. Now let's get me a sibling!) Okay, this means I'm going to be Classmating with Narika using the basic Matryoshka again... (I'm getting a dude Cleric for a younger brother! How about... "Madara" for a name?) After who? The Uchina ninja or the ambiguously inugami youkai? (...mostly the youkai.) Fair enough.

'CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW ARRIVAL'

Madara: I will give it my all. A pleasure to meet you.
(Bro, dude, you have a "Family Love Up" card, whatever that means. Welcome to the team!) (...Thanks big bro.) Well, time to save and rest... (But you actually did that in reverse order.) (Then again, I remember hearing something about needing something from Ellie for the second Labyrinth...) Fine, we'll spend more time with Ellie.

'1st-Year Class'
(So, she's younger than you are?)

Ellie: Hello. Looks like we're finally going to move into a Dusk Circle.
Shimo: Do you have any reservations about fighting in the Labyrinth?
Ellie: I'll be alright. I have both you and the Star Children to rely on. I'm not worried at all. Oh... Would it be more ladylike of me to be a little worried?
Shimo: Actually, I'm glad that I have you to rely on as well.
Ellie: I'll do my best to back you up as much as I can. You, the Star Children, me...
("We're a happy family"! Except that you're not actually my mother.) (Same here.)

Ellie: IF we put our strength together, we'll crush these monsters in no time.
Shimo: Yeah. This is going to be a long fight, so let's all work together to do our best.
Ellie: Of course, I'll be waiting for you to ask me to come along.
(Okay, we have enough Bond Points. Let's get the youngest and third member of my team!) *sigh* Fine...
(Hey, that's a new class we qualify for! Madara and my youngest brother's going to be a Grappler!) (Hm... How about "Thanatos" for a name?) Yeah, that sounds cool...

'CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NEW ARRIVAL'

Thanatos: Leave it to me! I'll show 'em!
(Welcome to the family, Thanatos!) (And that's a nice "Money 1500 G" card you've got there. So, do we actually get that much Glow Points instantly?) ("Sin of Greed" ...Well, actually we DO suddenly have 1644 G right now.)

'You have 6 Star Children. You can now create a second team.'
That's what I intend on doing.

[Insert both halves of the "Team Skill" and both halves of the "Team Skill Combinations" tutorial here.]
Okay, maybe we can go visit Chloe? (I'm not sure if that'll do anything worthwhile...)

'Faculty Office'

Chloe: Oh, Shimo, welcome.
Female Disciple E: Hey! No cuts! Wait your turn if you want to talk to Ms. Chloe.
Shimo: S-Sorry.
Female Disciple E: The end of the line is way over there. You better get comfy.
Chloe: I'm sorry, Shimo.
Female Disciple E: Alright, where was I, Ms. Chloe? Right, my boyfriend called me, and he was like...
("Blah, blah, bitch, bitch...") (Monster! That's no way you should be talking in front of anyone, none the less your "brothers"!)

Shimo: I can't believe this many people would go see their teacher at lunch. I wonder if Ms. Chloe even has time to eat... Hm? Is that a cup of instant noodles on her desk? I wonder if that's going to be enough for her...

-I should get her noodles ready.-
-I'll leave it as is.-
-I should go get her something.-
-Give a gift.-
To be honest, I'm not sure if that cup of instant noodles is going to count as a full meal...
(Not really for shelving books, none the less a more demanding job like teaching...) (...Huh, Madara, how do you know something like that?) (Oh, it's something big bro told me.) (Of course... Wait, what?!) (Come on! I can be thoughtful sometimes!)

Shimo: I should go get her something.

'School Store'

Shimo: Excuse me. Can I get a sandwich and some milk?
Store Lady: There ya go!
Shimo: That should be enough. I gotta get back to the Faculty Room.

'Faculty Office'

Shimo: Ms. Chloe, I got you something for lunch.
Chloe: Thank  you so very much!
(Later...) (Yo, Thanatos, first we've heard from you here!)

Chloe: Alright guys, lunch is over, get to your next class.
Shimo: Shoot. Lunch is over.
Chloe: I'm sorry we didn't get a chance to talk.
Shimo: It's no problem. I'll come earlier next time.
Chloe: Sounds like a plan! See ya later.
(That... Went really well.) Now, if only I can have a similar level of success with Fuuko...

'2nd-Year Class'

Fuuko: Hey, Shimo.
Hey, Fuuko, what's up?

Fuuko: It kind of feels weird to suddenly be told that we're going into Dusk Circles, huh? I know I was really surprised when they called me into the headmaster's office. I was afraid I'd broken a rule and was going to be punished or something.
Well... (Shimo has similar assumptions when called upon by authority figures he respects.)

Shimo: Yeah, it surprised me, too.
Fuuko: That was the first time I'd ever been called into a headmaster's office at school. But I guess we should get used to being called on suddenly from now on. I'm gonna give it my best shot!
Shimo: Yeah, I'll do the same.
Fuuko: Oh, I know. Let's invite Narika to lunch and we can all eat together.
(I'm not so sure that's a good idea...) (Why...?)

Fuuko: We second-years should get to know each other a little.
(Meh, not a success, but not a failure either...) (...) (I heard that was something Big Bro Akurei said at some point.) Well, better get some rest before... Uh... making the members of the third team.
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See everyone next time for the third post of the Let's Play of Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars - The Demo. (For the Playstation Vita.)

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