Brief
This is a brief introduction to the CANONICAL Arakawa Shuuji. I'll add anything I see as a big part of him. Only a few things of this list are different to my wife, so it also encompasses a big part of her.
Arakawa Shuuji ☆ he/him ☆ 
Late 20's ☆ School Nurse ☆ 188cm ☆ Leads a Metal Band 'Fluffy Wuffy Mineral Tea Girls' ☆ Doesn't like eels ☆ Can't handle alcohol ☆ Wealthy ☆ Never uses the right name ☆ Born Oct 39th ☆ Ticklish
Current In-game
I'm working on a full transcript of the game (insane work, I know), and below this is everything that I currently have transcribed. This includes the best route with Arakawa, EXCLUDING LATE FEBRUARY (the last 'chapter').
- choices/are represented/like this, each choice following in bold after.
- unsaid text is prefixed by '-', or its 'Ara', 'Marsh', 'Seaki', or 'Aorta'.
Current Transcript
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- All characters, locations, and organizations in this game are works of fiction.
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- Now then! Please enjoy From Madness with Love!
(intro video plays)
- My name is -first name-. I’m seventeen years old. I just transferred to Koshian Karameruin Private Academy this month
- Actually, just two months ago, my old school got bombed by a terrorist. I survived the attack, so I started going here since it’s close to my home.
- It looks like a school for rich kids, so while I’m super excited to see how beautiful it is, I’m also worried I won’t really fit in.
- I don’t know if I’m shivering with anticipation or if I’m just trying to hide my anxiety, but I found myself in front of the school gates in the blink of an eye.
- I’m a little early, but since I’m here I guess I should take a look around? Where should I go...?
Courtyard/Central Hall/Nurse’s Office
Courtyard:
- So this is the courtyard. It’s even got a fountain and a pond---Just what I’d expect from a rich people school...
- I decided to sit down on a bench to take in the clear blue sky, the flowers in the garden, and the rustle of the trees. It wouldn’t be bad to get some reading done out here.
- I heard a rustling in the grass nearby. I thought it might be a tanuki...
- But there’s no way there’d be wild animals in a wealthy school in the city. Instead, there was a short boy wearing the same uniform as me.
Marsh: Not here... or here...
- It looked like he was so focused on searching for something that he didn’t even know I was there.
Call out to him/Do nothing
Call out to him:
You: Um... I-is something wrong?
Marsh: Not here...
Tap him on the shoulder/Leave him be
Tap him on the shoulder:
- He seems pretty thick-headed, so I tried tapping him on the shoulder.
Marsh: ?
Marsh: .......
Marsh: ...My feet.
You: Y-your foot?
- I looked down at his feet and saw that one of his shoes were missing. He must be looking for it.
You: Um... Do you want help looking for your shoe? I wear contacts, so I’ve got 60/60 vision.
Marsh: Kiss my feet.
You: Umm...?
- I always thought the only people who would make you kiss their feet at your first meeting would be S&M circles. I should have expected it from a rich people school; it’s a good wake-up call that the weak will be exploited to hell and back.
You: Thank you. I just transferred here---My name’s -first name-. I’m a second year in Class Pompom. It’s nice to meet you.
Marsh: You swine.
- He left... He’s a kind of moody kid, isn’t he?
- Wait, maybe he just looked young, but he’s actually older. It’s be pretty bad to talk down to an upperclassman, especially on our first meeting...
- I got a little embarrassed and ended up leaving pretty quickly.
END SCENE 1.1
Nurse’s Office:
- I should make sure I know where the nurse’s office is, in cases I need it in the future. I do get migraines...
- But wow, rich people schools really are incredible. It’s all so beautiful...
Ara: Hmm? Good morning. Has your health deteriorated?
- The man before me had a large stature, a friendly face, and a seahorse in his hair.
You: Oh! No, sorry. I don’t actually need anything. I just came to school early so I could explore it a bit...
Ara: It’s nice to meet you. I’m Arakawa Shuuji, the health teacher.
If your health is ever in decline, or if your heart is hurting, or even if you just want to see me, then feel free to come on down.
You: Okay... I’m -first name-. I transferred here from Eichi Sankou High School.
You: That, um, seahorse in your hair---it’s really cute!
Ara: Yes. I ate salmon this morning, so I’ve been deathly pale.
You: Salmon! It’s been really popular around here lately---I just tore some up yesterday myself!
Ara: Oh my, that’s very panoramic.
Ara: Unfortunately though, this old nurse has a meeting to attend. I’ll have to excuse myself.
- The nurse went into his office.
- I don’t think we were really on the same page back there, and I had a bunch of questions for him, but I notices he smelled really good as he walked by.
- Well... I shouldn’t bother him. I guess I should head to my classroom.
END SCENE 1.3
- Let’s see... I’m in year two, Class Pompom... Here!
- There were already several students in the classroom. The student in their blooming crimson uniforms were all crowded around each other.
- I need to be able to get along with them from here on out, so I took a big breath and called out---
Saeki: Greetings!
- The very first voice i heard sounded strangely familiar.
Saeki: Hey, is that -first name- pumping out gamma...?
Sure is/You’ve got the wrong person
Sure is:
Saeki: Whoa, salted!
Saeki: Remember me? It’s Saeki! Saeki Yuuske. It’s the rice floss, got it?
- I remember now. Before the explosion, he went to the same school I did. He’s a total hottie who had all the girls swooning...!
- But I’d always avoided guys like that---I don’t really get along with people who get fawned over for absolutely no reason... Huh, I never thought we’d end up in the same class.
Saeki: Maya, AE, Blender, war, 3ds Max: it’s the three wonders of the world!
- I don’t get what he’s saying, but he’s such a ray of sunshine...
- Saeki stuck to me like glue after that. It’s better than having no friends at all, though, but I am a little worried about how things are going to go at school from here on out...
- After getting trough orientation and officially kicking of the new term, Saeki and I were called over to talk to our homeroom teacher.
Teach: Hm, so both of you transferred here from that school, and you’re starting your second year together--- -last name- and Saeki.
Teach: It seems Aorta-kun, the student council president, is planning to give a tour of the school to new students. Go ahead and wait at the entrance on the first floor.
Saeki: So it’s a champion express, Kaneda?
- I wasn’t too happy about being with Saeki honestly, but we headed down to the first floor together since it was on our teacher’s orders.
- A group of students who might or might not have been familiar faces gathered by the entrance, talking to each other as they glanced sidelong at other students leaving the school and all the fish.
- Soon enough, though, a person who seemed to be the student council president clapped once, standing on the landing of the grand staircase by the entrance.
Aorta: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Tokyo Kokain Private Academy.
Aorta: Allow me to show you around the school. I am the student council president, Aorta. I’m very happy to be here today.
Aorta: I’d like to give a warm welcome to all of you who chose this historic and honorable academy.
Aorta: Now then, I’ll begin the tour on the first floor. Please follow me.
- With that, he descended the stairs and began the tour.
- So that was Aorta-senpai, the student council president of Koshain Karameruin Private Academy.
- He looked like he’d have a stick up his ass, but I guess he’s actually passionate and serious enough to become the student council president...
Saeki: The flavor’s furry roach, see?
- Saeki poked me in the shoulder and then went on ahead. I followed suit, hurrying after Aorta-senpai.
Aorta: This is the nurse’s office. If you’re ever feeling sick, you can come here. Mr. Arakawa Shuuji is our nurse.
Ara: Hello everyone. I’m the health teacher, Arakawa Shuuji. I hope we can get well-aquainted.
Ara: I promise to support your physical and mental well-being. Please feel free to come by whenever you’d like.
Aorta: Mr. Arakawa, can you tell us the secret to good health?
Ara: Oh, lemons are quite bitter if you eat them withing a week of purchase. Any questions?
Saeki: My pizzas are salted!
Ara: This is my seahorse, Lololeron Lorelorelleine. It’s been tangles up in my hair since last year; I can’t seem to get it out, so we’ve been cohabitating.
Saeki: lmao
Aorta: A round of applause for Mr. Arakawa and his seahorse, Lololeron Lorelorelleine!
- I don’t really get what Aorta-senpai is saying, but...
- I kinda got the gist of it from context...
- After going around the school, we all dispersed...
- In order to get away from the latest pain in my ass (Saeki), I headed over the courtyard and got some eel milk from the school store.
- Sight... Am I ever going to find a friend other than Saeki...?
Marsh: ...Hey.
You: Whoa! Who’s there?!
You: Are you gonna be my friend?!
Marsh: ...I want that.
- He pointed to my eel milk. Should I give it to him?
Aye/Nay
Aye:
Marsh: .........
- He snatched my milk and started slurping it down.
Marsh: .........
Marsh: Tastes like a baby’s quads.
You: I’m not sure what babies taste like... but the scent of this milk is really addictive, huh?
You: What year are you in? And your class? Actually, what’s your name?
Marsh: ........
Marsh: ..........
Marsh: Don’t act like you can talk to me, you pitiful bystander.
You: Huh?! You talk a lot more clearly than I thought you would!
- He folded up the milk carton and just walked off somewhere.
- But seriously, I gave him free milk and this is how he repays me... ? Is this how all city folk are? Wow... Cool...
- But well, he seems like he’d be pretty hard to make friends with... I’ll just give up for today and start making friends tomorrow! I’ll head on home for now.
Save point early April.
Aorta: Good morning.
You: Oh---! G-good morning!
- I thought Aorta-senpai might be here as part of the student council’s welcome campaign. So it was only right for me to respond back.
Aorta: Ah, you’re that second year who transferred here...
Aorta: I’m supposed to distribute these to the freshman, but if you;d like, you can have one as well.
- Aorta-senpai handed me a sheet of paper. What could it be?
You: Oh---You’re requiting for the Occult Research Club...?
Aorta: You might find it unexpected for the student council president to belong to a club like this.
Aorta: But it’s difficult to say whether such unscientific things truly don’t exist. So, in order to uncover concrete evident, I joined the club...
Aorta: However, the club has suffered a sharp decline in membership and is now on the verge of being disbanded. So, I’d like to extend an offer to you to help with our research.
You: You look worried about something... I’ll admit I was surprised to see out straight-laced student council president is part of this kind of club---but really, is something bothering you?
- The Occult Research Club... only has five members between the second and third years?! Even though this school is so massive?!
- Oh no, does that mean the club might get disbanded...? Maybe I should go check it out after school...
- But for the time being, I gave him a slight bow and headed off to my classroom.
Saeki: Good afternoon.
- Saeki greeted me as soon as I entered the classroom.
You: Oh, good morning...
You: Umm, so do you have any ideas about what club you’ll join?
Saeki: The Shampoo Drinking Club, the Gamin Club, or the Pingu Club. Which one you dig?
You: I think the Gaming Club sounds good...!
Saeki: What about you, Puddle?
You: Uh, no, my name’s -first name-... But I haven’t decided yet, either.
You: I was just in some regular art club at our old school, so I think it’d be fun to try joining a club that’s unique to this school.
Saeki: You got dirt mesh extract seasoning powder (wheat, soy beans, chicken, and pork).
- The bell rang... Classes are starting today, so I really need to get my head in the game!
- It’s finally lunch time... Where should I eat?
Courtyard/Central Hall/Classroom
Courtyard:
- Rich people are so lucky to get to eat in a place like this!
- Tasting my lunch while being caressed by a gentle breeze... I feel like I’m on a picnic! It’s so exciting!
Marsh: Hey---
You: Oh! You’re that kid who stole my eel milk... So we meet again!
Marsh: I want that.
- He pointed to my lunchbox. Could it be... he doesn’t have one for himself?
- What should I do?
Split the lunchbox/Ignore him
Split the lunchbox:
- I gave the boy one of my rice balls, and he immediately started scarfing it down.
You: ........
You: ........
Marsh: .......
Marsh: ...Tastes like the blood, sweat and tears of every human at once.
You: Oh yeah, it’s a salted rice ball, so I hope it’s not too salty.
You: What happened to your lunch? Did you forget to bring it today?
Marsh: ......
Marsh: Shithead.
You: S-sorry. I guess I shouldn’t have brought it up...
- Since we’re actually talking, maybe I can think of something to say that would get him to be my friend...
Talk about club activities/Talk about food
Talk about club activities:
You: Umm, what club are you in? Or are you planning to join one?
You: I’ve never been to a school quite like this before, so I don’t even know what all the clubs are yet...! But I was hoping I could join a club you can only find here in this huge school. I wonder if there’s anything like that...
Marsh: ......
Marsh: Ugh, why is this vomit-inducing pig squealing and snorting out human words? You’re covering the garden in your filth.
- Huh... He’s gone...
- Should I not have talked about clubs with him? Well either way, I think it’s gonna take a lot of effort to make friends with him.
- I don’t even know his name or what grade he’s in, but he did end up talking more than yesterday, so maybe... he’s opening up a little?
END SCENE 2.1
Central Hall:
- Eating lunch in the central hall sounds kinda cool, like I’m really putting myself out there or something!
Ara: Oh dear, you’re the one I met yesterday. Springrororollathan, I believe...?
You: Um, Mr. Arakawa Shuuji! I’m -first name-! You know, I’ve been thinking, but your taste in names is a little... avant-garde.
You: Are you eating lunch here too?
Ara: The central hall allows me to see the faces of all my precious students.
Ara: And not to worry; if someone comes to my office, an alarm will sound and I’ll come running, no matter what.
- So you’re planning to eat in the central hall, then...
Why don’t we eat together?/I’ll eat alone...
Why don’t we eat together:
You: Mr. Arakawa! If you’d like, we could eat together?!
Ara: Oh my my my, that whimsy of yours is tr’es bien.
You: I don’t fully get what he’s saying, but he asked me to come sit down by him, just the two of us! That’s gotta be a good thing, right? Yay!
- I don’t really know what to talk about, though...
Favorite music/Favorite animals
Favorite music:
You: What kind of music have you been listening to lately?
Ara: I’ve been obsessed with ramune in red bottles recently. I consume so much of it I could die.
- Huh? Ramune? I don’t remember hearing about an artist like that... I guess I should look into them.
Ara: It’s rich in glucose, so it keeps your mind as ripe as a newborn’s
- Oh wow, there really is an artist called Ramune in Red Bottles! It’s a band known for inventing a fusion with rock and classic music...!
You: Huh... so this is what you’re into! I’ll listen to some of their stuff when I get home.
Ara: You can find them at any convenience store, so there’s nothing to worry about even if you do have a hangover. You should snort a line if you get a chance.
- Well, I can’t really tell if we were having the same conversation or not, but either way we spent the whole lunch break talking to each other...
END SCENE 2.2
- Well, school’s out...
Saeki: Hey! Pollypropropylene, leggo!
You: My NAME is -first name-!
- Saeki pulled on my sleeve, trying to drag me off somewhere... Maybe he wanted me to go with him to the Gaming Club so we could check it out together...?
- But this morning, Aorta-senpai invited me to try out the Occult Research Club... What should I do?
Go to the Gaming Club/Go to the Occult Research Club/Just go home
Go to the Occult Research Club:
- H-hello! I’m -first name-, a transfer student in my second year! Is this where I go for the Occult Research Club?
Aorta: Oh? You’re the one I gave the flier to this morning. I’m grateful you stopped by.
- Inside the club room was Aorta-senpai and some other club members, along with the boy I’d seen in the courtyard.
- So he came to check things out too... Is he interested in the occult...?
Aorta: This is the president of the Occult Research Club. He’ll explain what we do here.
Moray: Hello! Thank you all for coming! Go ahead and take a seat over there so we can talk.
You: Oh, thank god... I was so glad the student council president isn’t also the club president. I had heard the president would be explaining what they do in this club.
Moray: I’m Maximum Moray, the president of the Occult Research Club. Aorta here is our vice president. We’re both excited to have you here today.
Moray: Let’s see... -last name--kun, was it? I’m sure you’ve already heard, but this club is on the verge of being disbanded. Even though you haven’t joined the club just yet, we’re still very grateful you stopped by.
Moray: Now without further ado, let me explain what we do here.
Moray: The Occult Research Club aims to investigate unexplained and occult phenomena and solve the problems that arise due to them as they are are submitted directly to us or to the student council through either a request form or our comment boxes.
Moray: Since Kokain Academy is such a big school, we get requests from a lot of students. Or well, the majority of them come from the student council’s comment box.
Aorta: We can’t let this club disband. It is my duty as the student council president to ensure the student body’s utmost satisfaction.
- Investigate and solve problems... It really feels like this big important organization.
You: But bad things happen when you go sticking your nose into the occult. Is that why you’re about to be shut down?
Moray: You probably don’t know much about this since you’ve just transferred in, but there exists a rumor regarding the Seven Wonders of this-Kokain Academy.
Moray: Over the years, we’ve been putting all our effort into researching these Seven Wonders.
You: And... and what exactly are these Seven Wonders...?
Moray: One: a female student who wanders the long stretch of hallway between the library and craft room on the fourth floor.
Moray: Two: the mirror on the landing that connects the second and third floors of the north staircase which leads to another world.
Moray: Three: the mysterious figure who appears on the rooftop and waves before jumping off, even though the roof is closed off.
Moray: Four: the moans of the creatures preserved in formalin inside the first floor science room.
Moray: Five: the stain which looks like a human face that appears occasionally in the back of the second stall on the third floor women’s restroom.
Moray: Six: the whispers coming from the North Hall when nobody’s there.
Moray: Seven: the rumor that anyone who sees the nurse open his eyes is doomed to die.
Moray: That’s all of the Seven Wonders of Kokain Academy. And there are a total of over two hundred rumors and requests pertaining to them filling our comment box at this very moment!
- Wow... those were a lot creepier than I thought they would be...
Moray: Now! You may be wondering: What’s with all these rumors? There must be an explanation for all of this! I simply MUST unravel this mystery1 It’s so exciting!
Moray: To which I say, join us! Let’s work together to solve the mystery of the Seven Wonders...!
- Well, I can’t say I’m NOT interested in the truth. I wonder what lies beneath the mystery... And also, I wonder what language Aorta-senpai is speaking...
Aorta: Hey, Maximum. Don’t put so much pressure on the new students. This is exactly why we’re in danger of disbandment.
Aorta: Hmm... Tanaka-kun, yes? Don’t let it affect you so much, okay? There are some investigations that get pretty dangerous, after all.
Aorta: And sometimes, the mystery remains unsolved, and still more where we end with a disappointing conclusion. Effort doesn’t always yield results.
Aorta: Even so, we are an eccentric group whose curiosity toward the unknown trumps all.
Aorta: You must choose your own path in your club activities, following your own curiosity.
Moray: It’s just like Aorta says. You’ve only been here a couple days now, so you should make your final decision once you’ve gotten a whiff of the other clubs.
- Whoa, the president knows what Aorta-senpai is saying...? That’s incredible...
- And with that, my test run of the Occult Research Club came to an end...
Just go home:
You: Whew, I’m beat! I’m going home! Bye-bye now!!!
Save point late April
- Today the school is having an eel-launching rally! The courtyard is so crowded with students and eels.
- I guess it;s an event that gets all of the students, old and new, and the teachers to mingle with each other.
- Right now it seems the third years’ Class Poodle and Class Chow Chow are competing.
- Class Pompom is on in... an hour, it looks like. There’s still some time until then, so maybe I should talk to someone?
Saeki Yuusuke/Aorta-senpai/Mr. Arakawa/That kid whose name I don’t know
Mr. Arakawa:
- ...Oh? Is something wrong?
You: Mr. Arakawa...! It’s me!
You: W-well, it’s not like I’m sick or anything, but... I thought maybe we could talk. Or are you busy?
Ara: Ahaha... what a lovely thing to say.
Ara: I have some spare time. You can sit in that chair if you’d like.
- Yes, I did it! Now what should we talk about...?
Are you any good at sports?/Do you like eels?
Do you like eels?
You: Do you like eels, Mr. Arakawa?
Ara: No, not particularly.
You: Oh... wow, you’re actually talking normally.
Ara: When I was a child, one got stuck in my throat, and I had to be transported in an ambulance. Recovery took two months. Ohh, those infernal eels...
Ara: I stay in the infirmary now to defend myself against those things. They make me break out in hives.
You: Oh---! But eels are so yummy... How can you be a nurse if you’re such a picky eater, though?
Ara: Don’t speak their name.
Ara: Haha... well, that was a little unsightly, wasn’t it? Even in my thirties, my congenital dermal melancytosis hasn’t yet disappeared.
You: Umm...
You: I wasn’t saying that at all... Wow, scary...
You: S-sorry, but it looks like my class is up for the competition! I have to go!!!
- I left the nurse’s office as if escaping from something... Just what WAS that? What a nerve-wrecking eel-launching rally...!
END SCENE
- Phew, it’s finally over... That eel-launching rally today left me dog-tired.
- Oh that guy walking over there... isn’t that Aorta-senpai?
Call out to him/Just go home
Just go home:
- Bye-bye!!!!!!!!!
Save point early May
- So much had been going on that April came and went before I knew it, and soon enough May settled in.
- I had decided which club to join fast, and if I didn’t hunker down with my studies, I’d be in deep water. School life is so busy...
- All right, I’m submitting my club application!
Marsh: ...Hey.
You: Oh, it’s you...! Mr. Whatever-Your-Name-Is!
Marsh: ...Someone’s gonna die.
You: What?! Huh?1 When? Where?!
Marsh: .........
Marsh: Go to the Occult Research Club today.
You: Um...?
Marsh: Join the club, but don’t get involved in anything after that.
You: B-but why...? What’s going on, Mr. Whatever-Your-Name-Is...?
Marsh: ...........
Marsh: ......
Marsh: Marshmallow.
You: Huh? M-Marshmallow?
Marsh: ...Tamura... Marshmallow.
- He left...
- Tamura Marshmallow... is that supposed to be his name? It’s kinda weird...
- Wait, that’s not important. He told me to go to the Occult research Club today. And someone might... die? But who? Where? And why...?
- I don’t get it. That’s impossible. But for some reason, Tamura Marshmallow’s eyes looked so serious.
- What’s going on here?
- After that, Tamura Marshmallow-kun’s words stuck like glue in my head.
Saeki: GUTEN MOOOOOORGEN!
You: ............
Saeki: GUTEN MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO---!!!
You: ...Oh! Saeki!
You: Guten morgen...? Oh my god, lunch is already over! I can’t be doing this, I have GOT to get a grip on myself.
Saeki: ...Hey Yasuda, you’re the color of a footlong if it were a donut.
You: Is that your way of saying I look pale...?
You: B-but I’m fine... It’s nothing, really.
Saeki: Mmm...
Saeki: Y-yeah but... you’re only just barely hitting the moripo in the sol fege so like, shouldn’t you be getting some chirpy soup to kazing the shogunate back into business?
You: Uhh. Are you like, telling me I should go rest in the nurse’s office or something...?
Go see the nurse/Don’t go
Go see the nurse:
You: Yeah you’re right. I must be worn out from changing schools and all... It should be fine for me to rest a bit.
You: Thank you. Let the teacher know I’ll be late, okay?
Saeki: Bake fair!
You: E-excuse me...
Ara: Oh, hello. The bell’s already rung, you know.
Ara: But you aren’t looking good. Just take a seat, please. What do you need?
You: I think I’m just... a little tired, really...
You: Excuse me, Mr. Arakawa? One of my friends told me something kinda weird today.
You: He said if I don’t the Occult Research Club today, someone will die...
Ara: ........
You: Sorry, I know it’s crazy. Like really, that’s gonna cause a death? As if.
You: I know it’s a bunch of bull, but... I just can’t stop thinking about it.
Ara: ........
Ara: ...I think you’re a little too stuck in your head.
Ara: What’s important is not whether it’s true, but how you choose to proceed.
Ara: My advice is to think about what you want to do and then act on it.
You: What I want to do...?
You: ........
Ara: So, what do you want to do? Do you want to go back?
Ara: ...Or perhaps... you’d like to lie down for a bit?
You: Umm...
I’ll lie down/I think I’m okay
I’ll lie down:
You: Well... yeah, okay, I’ll lie down for a bit...
Ara: Oh my... what a pointless child.
You: .........
- How long have I been asleep?
- The room is so quiet...
- My mind is much clearer now though, so it’s probably time I head back to class.
You: M-Mr. Arakawa...?
- Is he... sleeping?
- I see, so I’m not the only person all tuckered out from all these new changes.
- And with that, I waved goodbye to his cute sleeping have and headed back to my classroom.
END SCENE
- School’s over....
- All right. Now what do I do about that club application?
Join the Occult Research Club/Join the Game Club/Join the Going Home Club
Join the Occult Research Club:
- I’ll join the Occult Research Club! If what Marshmallow-kun is true, that death would be on my hands...
- Okay! I’ve filled out the application, so now I just have to get to the club!
- I’m pretty sure the club room was... here!
Marsh: ........
You: Oh, Marshmallow-kun! Just like you asked, I’m joining the Occult Research Club.
You: But... why would someone die if I didn’t join...?
Marsh: ......
Marsh: ...Quit spewing shit.
You: Oh, sorry...
Marsh: ...You really shouldn’t get too close to Marshmallow.
- Huh?! He left...
- I shouldn’t get close to him? But he’s the one who told me to join this club; I thought for sure he’d be joining too...
- The plot thickens....
You: H-hello! I’m -first name-, a transfer student in my second year! Is this where I go for the Occult Research Club?
Moray: Hello! Thank you all for coming! Go ahead and take a seat over there so we can talk.
Aorta: This is the president of the Occult Research Club. He’ll explain what we do here.
You: Oh, thank god... I was so glad the student council president isn’t also the club president. I had heard the president would be explaining what they do in this club.
Moray: I’m Maximum Moray, the president of the Occult Research Club. Aorta here is our vice president. We’re both excited to have you here today.
Moray: Now without further ado, let me explain what we do here.
Moray: The Occult Research Club aims to investigate unexplained and occult phenomena and solve the problems that arise due to them as they are are submitted directly to us or to the student council through either a request form or our comment boxes.
Moray: Since Kokain Academy is such a big school, we get requests from a lot of students. Or well, the majority of them come from the student council’s comment box.
Aorta: We can’t let this club disband. It is my duty as the student council president to ensure the student body’s utmost satisfaction.
- Investigate and solve problems... It really feels like this big important organization.
You: But bad things happen when you go sticking your nose into the occult. Is that why you’re about to be shut down?
Moray: You probably don’t know much about this since you’ve just transferred in, but there exists a rumor regarding the Seven Wonders of this-Kokain Academy.
Moray: Over the years, we’ve been putting all our effort into researching these Seven Wonders.
You: And... and what exactly are these Seven Wonders...?
Moray: One: a female student who wanders the long stretch of hallway between the library and craft room on the fourth floor.
Moray: Two: the mirror on the landing that connects the second and third floors of the north staircase which leads to another world.
Moray: Three: the mysterious figure who appears on the rooftop and waves before jumping off, even though the roof is closed off.
Moray: Four: the moans of the creatures preserved in formalin inside the first floor science room.
Moray: Five: the stain which looks like a human face that appears occasionally in the back of the second stall on the third floor women’s restroom.
Moray: Six: the whispers coming from the North Hall when nobody’s there.
Moray: Seven: the rumor that anyone who sees the nurse open his eyes is doomed to die.
Moray: That’s all of the Seven Wonders of Kokain Academy. And there are a total of over two hundred rumors and requests pertaining to them filling our comment box at this very moment!
- Wow... those were a lot creepier than I thought they would be...
Moray: Now! You may be wondering: What’s with all these rumors? There must be an explanation for all of this! I simply MUST unravel this mystery1 It’s so exciting!
Moray: To which I say, join us! Let’s work together to solve the mystery of the Seven Wonders...!
- Well, I can’t say I’m NOT interested in the truth. I wonder what lies beneath the mystery... And also, I wonder what language Aorta-senpai is speaking...
- I still want to know more concrete detail about what the club actually does...
- But today is more of a party for the new students, so instead I was faced with a big, warm welcome from the few existing members.
Save point mid May
- It’s Saturday! Fiiiinally, a day off! Now, how should I spend it...?
Troll the internet/Study in the library
Troll the internet:
- Changing schools has left me dog tired, so I’m just gonna laze around and surf the web today.
- Oh wow, time really does fly...
- I was curious, so I looked it up---It seems like there’s been a lot of kids going missing in this part of town.
- Most of them are middle schoolers... It kinds freaks me out. I’d better be careful.
- Oh, but I also saw some stuff about this new vanilla sea urchin burger from that famous fast food chain McDanal...
- Looks like they’re also releasing a vanilla sea urchin shake to go with it, too! I’ve GOT to check that out!
- ...And that’s how I spent my day off.
Save point late May
- We’ve got a cooking class today! I’m super excited.
- Home ex is great because you get to learn how to cook, and you don’t have to worry about buying or making your lunch.
Teach: I’d like you all the split into groups, then decide who will be in charge of feed prep and who will be in charge of the fire.
Saeki: Wheeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
- I’m in the same group as Saeki. What should I do...?
Food prep/Fire
Food prep:
You: Can I do food prep? I’ll go get the ingredients!
Saeki: Auto low- [pi] pressure derivativator.
Saeki: Later~
You: All right, I’ve got all the ingredients cut up!
You: Did you get the fire started, Saeki?
Saeki: It’s vibin’ like the pond sliders under the Sissimippi moon, man!!!!!!!
You: WTF?
- Oh, he’s playing with the fireworks...
Saeki: These flames are prime numbers too!!! You should eat some too, quickly.
You: Oh, uh, sure.
- So I guess he wants to play around with the fireworks with me...?
You: ...Shit! That’s HAWT!!! Oh my god, the fireworks are going off!!!!!! GYAAAH!!!!
- ...And with that, my first cooking class ended in total failure.
- Finally, school’s out for the day!!!
- Hm? Is that Mr. Arakawa I see over there...?
Call out to him/Go to my club/Just go home
Call out to him:
You: MR. ARAKAWAAAAAA!!!!!!
Ara: Oh? Is that Marayama-kun I see? Are you also pulling the chain on and off?
You: Not sure about that one, chief. But yeah, I’m just on my way home. What about you?
Ara: Tomorrow’s the gold plating, so I’m planning to buy a guitar on my way home. The fatty flavors are so delicious.
You: ??? Well in that case, do you want to go home together?
Ara: Oh, I don’t mind at all. Then let’s get going, shall we?
You: Actually, I always assumed you drove to work.
Ara: I do, usually, but I haven’t been able to for a while because it’s off in another dimension currently.
You: How’d it even get there...? Wait, another dimension??????
Ara: It comes around equally every three years so it’s a little inconvenient, but there’s no helping it.
You: Ohhh, a car inspection.
You: Hm...? I think I got hit with something just now.
You: Oof, it’s starting to rain. And it’s coming down pretty heavy, to boot!
Ara: Oh my, this means the ouroboros is a deep shade of sangria, too.
Ara: The umbrella’s stuck between dimensions, too.
You: Don’t say that! Let’s just look for shelter!
You: ...Phew, I’m glad we found this bus stop. But I got so wet on the way over here...
You: You’re soaking wet too, Mr. Arakawa.
Ara: This is exactly the sort of thing that would make Edward boil kombucha in his earlobes.
Ara: Here, play this.
Ara: If you don’t wipe off quickly, you’ll catch a cold. As a doctor, I can’t let that happen.
You: Th-thank you...
- Mr. Arakawa is really nice... Oh, this handkerchief smells sooo good...
Ara: Can we eat our Christmas feast after the twenty-fifth, or should we go ahead and catch some Easter eggs?
You: Let’s just wait out the rain for now.
Ara: We’ll need to wash our hands properly once we’ve returned home.
- We ended up waiting for the rain to stop, just the two of us, and then we went home.
Save point early June
- Today’s June 112th...
It’s Aorta-senpai’s birthday!/It’s trash-burning day!!!!
It’s trash-burning day!!!!:
- I took out the trash!!! And tomorrow is for non-burnable trash!!!!!
- I feel like I’m forgetting something, but... nah, it must be my imagination.
- School’s out! I’m running a bit late...
- Oh hey, is that Marshmallow-kun over there? Maybe I should say something...
Call out to him/Don’t call out to him
Don’t call out to him:
- Nah, it’s fine!!! I’m going home!!!!
Save point late June
- Ugh, it’s so hot... I can’t believe it’s already July. I think there’s a swimming lesson today.
- I’m not the best at swimming, but at least it’ll be nice and cool! I remember Koshain Karameruin has an indoor pool, so I bet it’s real pleasant. I’m looking forward to it!
- And on top of that, it’s just about time for summer break! I should ask if someone wants to do anything summery together...
- But who should I invite...?
Saeki Yuusuke/Aorta-senpai/Mr. Arakawa/Marshmallow-kun
Mr. Arakawa:
- I’ll ask Mr. Arakawa!
You: Mr. Arakawaaa! Would you be interested in going to the beach with me?
Ara: Oh? You want to take me to Wally World...?
Ara: Your left knee is in the brains fraction... Are you really okay with me and this moss ball intervening when concrete rice balls have been evaporating all the clams?
You: Huh? No, I don’t say that! Not... that I understood what you said, but still!
You: I’d really enjoy going with you, Mr. Arakawa, so if there’s any way you can come...!
Ara: Fufu, if you’re so insistent, then I’ll just have to split my bangs in a center-side part.
You: Yes! No take-backs! Please don’t change your hair though, or the artist will have to draw a new character sprite for you!
You: All right! Now I’m all hyped up for summer break!
END SCENE
- It’s our first swimming lesson!
Teach: All right!!! Form a line and swim in a forward crawl to the other side!
Teach: The pool gets deeper as you go, to about fifty feet. Make sure you don’t drown out there!
- Okay... that’s pretty deep. Kiiiinda scary, but okay...
- I’ll just do my best!
Teach: REAAAA!!! DYGO!!!!!
You: Gwaaaah!!!
- I started out trying to copy everyone else with the forward crawl I learned in middle school---but I don’t know how to move forward!!! I can’t breathe!!!
- How am I supposed to take a breath?! It’s getting in my nose!!!
- No no no, this can’t be happening...! I have to stand up---!
- ...Huh?! What??? My feet don’t touch! Shit shit shit, I’m gonna drown!
- S-someone help m---
Saeki: Whoa, you gotta nose on that face of yours?
You: Bwah---!!! S-Saeki...!
You: Did you save me...?
Saeki: When the chicken maracas garnish that sweet breeze.
You: What does that even mean... But thank you, Saeki!
You: I really don’t get what you’re saying, but you look really dependable right about now.
- After all of that, Saeki taught me how to swim! It was a valuable lesson...
- Sigh... I’m pretty tuckered out today... I guess it’s because I haven’t gone swimming in so long.
- Oh, the break’s almost over. I’ve gotta get back!
- Whoa?!
- A sudden wave of vertigo washed over me, and I collapsed on the spot.
- My vision went dark... and I slowly lost my consciousness...
Ara: Tanaka-kun!
Ara: Tanaka-kun, can you hear me?
You: M-Mr. Arakawa...?
You: I’m... -last name-...
Ara: Oh, good. It looks like you were suffering a bout of heat stroke. Drink some of that Ratorgade there and get some rest.
You: Ah, okay... So I collapsed back there...? I’ve sure been needing a lo of help today. Urgh, my head hurts...
Ara: Now don’t go challenging any more axolotls to games today, all right? A Saturn homecoming is more desirable.
You: I’m not challenging anyone...
- By “homecoming” I’m guessing he means to go home, though.
- But neither of my parents are home right now...
Ara: Let me oxidize the grout on the tiles with this three hundred yen coin. It’s my duty as a doctor.
Ara: Go make your preparations for the homecoming, and I’ll get my baby ready for you.
You: Your baby...? But since you want me to get ready for homecoming, that means... you want to take me home?
You: Heck yeah! I’ll go get ready!
Ara: I’m praying for a safe delivery, but how is that starch tide for you?
You: Um, what? No, I’m fine. What?
You: A-anyway, so this is your car... It smells nice.
You: And a guy who can drive is really cool...! Maybe I should get my license sometime next year, too.
You: The ride is so smooth, it’s rocking me to sleep...
You: .........
You: ...SNOOOOOORK!!!!! mimimimimi
Ara: Oh my... fufufu.
Ara: What a precious sleeping face.
Save point early July
- It’s July 4.2...
It’s Saeki’s birthday!/It’s newspaper collection day!
It’s newspaper collection day!:
- I burned all of my old newspapers!!! Tha baked potatoes I made were SO good!!!!!
- I feel like I’m forgetting something, but I’ve decided it was just my imagination.
- Finally! Lunch time!!!
You: Oh, Mr. Arakawa! Hello!
Ara: Ah, Takenaka-kun.
You: Uhh... Anyway, you look so cool without your glasses! Did something happen to them?
Ara: It seems that they escaped while I was napping. I’ve been calling for them, but they just won’t answer.
You: So your eyes are too bad to see them... What should I do?
Help look/Don’t help
Help look:
You: Mr. Arakawa! I could look for them instead!
Ara: Oh... I’m ashamed to say it, but that would be very alternative.
You: My vision is great, so just leave it to me!
- Hmm... Where should I start?
In the desk drawer/Under the bed
Under the bed:
- I’ll try under the bed! It smells kinda fishy down here...
- Leeeet’s see.... Come out, come out, wherever you are!
- Wait, this is---!
- A giant pile of tissue boxes?
You: H-hey, do i even WANT to know what you’re using all these tissues for?!
Ara: Oh dear... You found them...
Ara: Well then, Arita-kun. I’ll tell you and only you my secret...
You: Gulp...
Ara: Once I start, I can’t control myself. I just can’t seem to stop...
Ara: ...sneezing.
You: ...Oh.
Ara: I have really bad allergies. And this season has seen its fair share of explosions.
You: You poor thing...
You: After that, I looked everywhere I could think of, but the glasses never turned up. And then lunch was over ... even though I never got to eat...
In the desk drawer:
- I’ll try the desk drawer!
- Leeeeet’s see... Come out, come out, wherever you are~
- Wait, this is---!
You: This is a plushie of that famous anime mascot character, Jampy...! And it’s a limited edition!
Ara: You found that...?
You: You like Jampy, Mr. Arakawa? He’s my favorite!
Ara: Fufu, whenever I look at him, I get in a terrible mood. It’s so nice.
You: Uh, sure... Oh, and your glasses were under this Jampy! Here you go!
Ara: Wow! Thank you so much! You’re such a good kid, Makihara-kun.
You: My name is -last name-, Mr. Arakawa!
- I’m happy, I found his glasses, and I’m STOKED to find out he also likes Jampy!
- After that, we were so absorbed in conversation about Jampy that I totally forgot to eat lunch... but I had a lot of fun, so it was worth.
Save point late July
- It’s finally summer break! And it’s finally time to go out with him!
- I promised to go to the beach with Mr. Arakawa...!
Let’s go!/Actually, never mind.
Let’s go!:
- I promised to go to the beach with Mr. Arakawa...!
Ara: So sorry to keep you waiting. I got the ball gag and the animal crackers you ordered.
You: Oh wow, thank you for the animal crackers! I mean, I didn’t order them, but...!
- W-wait, isn’t this the first time I’ve seen him without his doctor’s coat on...?
- A love story between me and a rippling six-pack is peeking out trough his unbuttoned shirt...! Wow, he’s so cool...!
Ara: Are you concerned about my duodenum, Matsuyama-kun?
You: Huh?! No, no, I was just looking at your abs... I mean! No, it’s nothing! Anyway, let’s get in the water!
Ara: Hm? Before that, there’s something I need you to do for me.
You: Wh-what is it...?
Ara: Take a look at my abdominal external oblique muscle; they’re braided, and in quite high spirits, don’t you think?
You: Um...
You: Yeah, uh, shouldn’t you be showing me your stomach instead of your back when you say that...?
Ara: If you could rub this on me, please. And don’t eat it, put it in your eyes, or clean a drain with it.
You: O-ohhh, you want me to put sunscreen on you...
You got it!/Yyyyeah, no.
You got it!:
You: ...Y-you got it! I’ll get you real good! I-I’m gonna... put sunscreen on your back!
Ara: ...Mm, Shimizu-kun... God, you’re incredible at this... Yeah, just like that...
Ara: Fufu, it tickles...!
Ara: Ahh, you went all the way, too---to think you’d be so meticulous about it...
You: Mr. Arakawa...! You sound so sexy, it’s gonna make me...!
You: I’m gonna...!
- I get the feeling that I walked along the beach with Mr. Arakawa after that, picking up shells and playing in the water. But I was so out of it the whole time; my head was so foggy...
- But surely that fleeting moment of my summer break was filled with a very mature sort of charm...
Save point early August
- Good morning, everyone!
- Wait a sec... My whole family went on a trip and left me behind ‘cause I overslept!
- What should I do instead today...?
Go to the park/Go to the library
Go to the park:
- All right! It’s a beautiful day, so I’m gonna go take a walk in the park!
- Phew... It’s so hot out... I wanna give myself a nice cool bath when I get to the park.
You: Oh, Marshmallow-kun! So you DO go outside of your own volition! And you’re wearing such a cute outfit, too?!
Marsh: You’re getting your spit on me, you revolting pig.
You: Oops, sorry...
You: Anyway, what a coincidence that we’d see each other here at the park! Are you taking a walk?
You: Hm...? Watcha got there?
Marsh: ...Get away from me. This has nothing to do with you.
You: Oh c’mon, don’t say that... huh?
You: Are those scissors? And some canned tuna cat food?
You: M-Marshmallow-kun! It may LOOK yummy, but it’s for cats! There’s no way...!
Marsh: ........
You: Oh---wh-where are you going?!
- Marshmallow-kun went off towords the bushes... What do I do?
Chase after him/Take a bath
Take a bath:
- It’s SO hot, I’ve got to cool myself down~!!!!
- I got to spend the day in the water! It was sooo fun!!!!!
Save point late August
- Summer break’s already over... I’m a little sad about it, but I can’t let that get to me!
- Going back to school means I get to see my friends again! I’ve gotta buckle down and do my best in both class and sports!
Teach: Today we’ll be having a test to gauge your current abilities. So long as you’ve been studying, it should be easy.
- Seriously? Yikes...
- Oh, they posted the test results in the hallway!
- Let’s see... My rank is...
- 160th out of 252 kids in my grade!!! Not ideal!!!!!
- Well, it’s not like I studied that much, so I guess it checks out!
Saeki: It’s all like digging dog mouths to feel rubber or whatevs.
You: Oh, Saeki! What was your ranking?
Saeki: Whao, a butterfly!
You: Oh I see, you’re 193rd... I’m just impressed you’re not at the very bottom honestly. I guess you can read passages and stuff pretty well.
You: Haha, it’s like we’re two peas in a pod with our crappy rankings!
Saeki: You should be washing those trident you use to clean the drive-through!
You: Come to think of it, Saeki, have you ever actually taken your classes seriously?
- But anyway, I’ll have to put a lot more effort into studying too...!
- Lunchtime!!! Since it’s my first day back, I kinda wanna have lunch in the cafeteria.
- Today they’ve got the great white sashimi boat set. Hehe, I’m excited to try it!
- BONK!!!!!
Student A: Hey! Watch where you’re going!
You: Oh, I’m sorry!
You: Oh no!!! My great sashimi boat spilled all over...!
Student A: What the fuck?! You got great white shark ALL over my uniform! The hell are you gonna do about it, huh? Gonna pay my dry cleaning bill?!
Ara: Now, now. What’s the big deal here?
Ara: Hmm, I’m catching the scent of a vending machine on you.
You: M-Mr. Arakawa...!
Ara: Is it the pyorrhea alveolaris?
You: Huh? Uh, no, it’s just a little mishap...
Student A: This ain’t got shit to do with you, Teach!!! This is between us!!!
Ara: I see... So that’s how it is.
Ara: You applied the upper four-corner hold on purpose just now, did you not? And yet you play such folly?
Ara: I’m pulling this one from my grandfather’s sack of bulrush---
Ara: Have you ever heard the saying, “let seasoning frogs die?”
Student A: Holy... H-his eyes are so red...
Student A: N-no way... Nothing he says is making any sense. I thought this was supposed to be a dating sim---what’s with this CG and the BGM?
Ara: That deed just now was nothing short of illegally downloading a car. Per article 49 of the Kokain Academy school code, you are not to draw another mole on the principal’s butt without permission. This is in violation with the code.
Ara: I’ve issued you a warning before. Are you looking forward to your punishment that much?
Ara: Don’t worry, I’ve been excited for it as well---to watch as you slowly but surely join me on the dark side... how shameful that will be.
Student A: I-I’M SORRYYY!!!!!
You: Wow, that was faster than light. 5G.
Ara: Oh my, I still have a photo opportunity.
You: That’s one hell of a menacing look.
- Does this mean he was protecting me...?
- He’s such a nice person...
Ara: Now then, Morioka-kun. How’s the espresso machine today?
You: Whoa, talk about whiplash. Espres---?
You: That reminds me, what should I do about my lunch? The great white was the whole point, so I guess all I have left is plain white rice.
Ara: Hmm...
Ara: Here, offer this to the rostrum.
You: Is this your lunch? So you’re... offering it to me? But this is your food...
Ara: I’m skilled at contemporary dance, so it’s fine. Well then, that’s all.
- He left...
Eat the lunch/Throw the lunch away
Eat the lunch:
- ...Well let’s dig in, I guess!
- ...Wow, mm... smells so good... this is bliss...
- When I looked inside, there was a whole oarfish sitting there. Well who am I to complain!!!
- ...Mm? This is so good I feel like I’m gonna lose my mind. It tastes just like a toothbrush. I wonder if Mr. Arakawa made it himself...
- Mr Arakawa’s handmade lunch... it feels so special, somehow~~~~~~~
- And so I had the best lunch ever feasting on Mr. Arakawa’s delicious meal...
Save point early September
- Today’s our cultural festival!
- Where should I go first?
My classroom/First year’s classroom/The gym
The gym:
- I’ll check out the gym! There might be something interesting there!
- Wow, what a cool setup...!
- It looks like they got the light music club, the sind ensemble, the dance club, and some other volunteer groups to perform on stage...!
- It’s a big school, so it’s famous for having really unique, impressive concerts. That must be why the audience is so big... Even I’m being affected by these sick vibes!!!!!
MC: And that was Harmonica-Lickin’ Good from the light music club! A big round of applause for them!
MC: Our next preformance is by a volunteer group! A professional band with unique and distinctive members, gathered here for today only! Give it up for the Fluffy Wuffy Mineral Tea Girls!
- Whoa, these guys are pros?! I can’t believe they got them to come here... I’m so excited to hear them!!!!!!
Ara: All you fuckin’ myocytes ready to EXPLODE???????????????
- M-Mr. Arakawaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!????!??!?!//???!?!?!?!?!?!
- I can’t tell if that’s a big deal or not, but isn’t it a bit too early to explode?!?!?!?
- Isn’t this a concert??? Are you okay??? Also how the hell did you come up with a name like Fluffy Wuffy Mineral Tea Girls?!!?!??
Ara: OUAIS, maybe I AM the type to squeakity squak squak when I run around barefoot!!! Leggo!!!!!
- I have no idea what these lyrics even mean!!!
- What happened to my kind and gentle Mr. Arakawa...? This is like, a completely different person!
- I see now... so this is what he’s into... I never expected this...
- Well, the performance ended (more or less), and then it was time for a break... It was off the fucking hook, and I had fun.
Ara: So you were watching us, Tashiro-kun! Thank you very much. Is it athlete’s foot?
You: M-Mr. Arakawa! You saw me? I didn’t think you could see anything, what with your hair flying around so much...!
That was off the chain!/That was insane!
That was off the chain!:
You: That was off the chain! You were so cool...! The guitar, the song, the destruction---it was all on the level of a pro! I couldn’t have expected anything better from you.
Ara: Aha aha aha, The shotgun is huge, isn’t it?
Ara: Oops, please don’t step over the white line.
You: Huh...? W-why?
Ara: I’ll need to go home and shower.
You: Oh, you’re all sweaty! I have a towel and some butt wipes; you can use them if you’d like!
Ara: Oh, I’m grateful for that. Please don’t smell me. I’ll exorcise it and return it to you in its original packaging.
- This was such a good opportunity to see an unexpected side of Mr. Arakawa! I had so much fun at the cultural festival...
Save point late September
- It’s October 39th...
It’s Mr. Arakawa’s birthday!/Time to air out my futon!
It’s Mr. Arakawa’s birthday!:
- It’s Mr. Arakawa’s birthday!!!! I have to celebrate!!!
- I’ll bet he’s in the nurse’s office right now! ‘Scuse me, comin’ in!
Ara: Ah, it’s you. How can I help you? Do you play harmonica?
You: Uhh... anyway, today’s your brithday, isn’t it?! Happy birthday!
You: Here, I got you a present!!! I hope you like it!
Give him a porno/Give him a red king crab
Give him a porno:
You: Tah-dah! “Doki Doki! Butt-Naked Check-Up at a Clinic for Adults!”
Ara: This is...
Ara: Oh my... what a naughty child. Oh no no, you can’t let a composite bow loose in school...
You: Uh, no, I don’t think I ever did anything like that...
Ara: There is no custard so lukewarm as to warrant carrying it in silently like this now, is there?
Ara: I appreciate your feelings, and I’m very happiness, but it seems you need some student counseling.
Ara: Or is it that you went through all this trouble for MY composite bow...?
You: M-Mr. Arakawa...! You’re getting too close...!
Ara: What do you think...? Tell me what you’d like me to do...
Ara: How about it?
You: Uh! Umm! I-I... you, um...!
Ara: ...Fufu, just kidding. It’s only a joke.
You: Huh...?
Ara: I’m a physician, so I know the difference between a gecko and an iguana.
Ara: But since you made all this effort, I’ll accept this in appreciation of your feelings.
You: O-oh... Good, I’m glad...! Oh my god, my heart won’t stop pounding!!!
- I’m glad my surprise for him went over so well!
- Lalala-lunch time~! I’ll eat something from the cafeteria today.
You: Oh, Aorta-senpai! Are you eating in the cafeteria too? That’s a first.
Aorta: Oh? What a coincidence.
Aorta: I come to the cafeteria often enough, actually. I need to ascertain whether the food tastes good, whether it’s nutritious and balanced, and whether there’s too much or too little flavor.
Aorta: If you’d like, we could eat together.
- Oh wow, he’s really going off about something or other...
Saeki: 3000 SQ ties!
You: Oh! You’re here too, Saeki...?
Saeki: It’s gamer week for Ishi too, so how ‘bout we ring around the mochi?
You: What? You mean like, let’s eat together...?
Aorta: Saeki-kun! Your slovenly attire is unacceptable!
Aorta: Quit wearing that hoodie. It causes your blazer to get all bunched up.
Saeki: Huhhh? Is the diameter of the shiba inu that unhinged?
Aorta: Honestly... from your clothing to your piercings to your hair... You’ve only just transferred here, and yet you’re already so unruly.
Aorta: If the guidance counselor saw you, they would surely give you an earful.
Saeki: But Arashuu’s got a contact lens on his right hand and ramen growing out his knee.
Saeki: Y’know hit it is with me and him. Three times? Removed. Fully? Vaccinated. Achievements? Unlocked.
You: Do you call Mr. Arakawa “Arashuu,” Saeki...?
- Umm~ Yeah, I don’t really get what this conversation’s about, but did Aorta-senpai just get mad at Saeki...? What should I do?
Encourage Saeki to apologize/Calm Aorta-senpai down
Calm Aorta-senpai down:
You: Now now, ther’s no need to get your panties in a twist! Saeki didn’t do anything wrong, and he’s not bothering anyone either, riiiight?
Aorta: Urgh.... perhaps, but at this rate, he will certainly dirty the good name of Kokain Academy.
You: It’s fine, it’s fine! I’ll give him a stern talking-to later!
Aorta: I-I see. If you say so.
Aorta: Saeki-kun, act with more prudence in the future.
Saeki: Sawamura... papillon ponteroposko (2)
You: I know you got a warning about somthing, but I don’t really get what it was about. It feels like, if a dog suddenly started barking at you...
You: But don’t worry about it, okay? Obviously you didn’t do anything wrong.
You: Well anyway...
Let’s eat lunch together!/I think a teacher wanted to talk to you.
I think a teacher wanted to talk to you:
You: I think a teacher wanted to talk to you about something, so...
Saeki: Then go resuscitate a micro hanger, ‘kay?
- And so I spent the rest of my lunch in the cafeteria along.
Save point early October
- It’s Halloween! Should I take the opportunity to go trick-or-treating?! I could start with...
Saeki Yuusuke/Aorta-senpai/Mr. Arakawa/Marshmallow-kun
Mr. Arakawa:
- I’m gonna load up on candy from Mr. Arakawa!
You: Hey, Mr. Arakawa! Trick or treat! Smell my feet!
Ara: Ohoho, this is Sakamoto-kun. I’ve been handing out gaming computers today, but it looks like I’ve just caught a fly.
You: Why are you giving out something so expensive to student?! That’s not even candy!
You: Ah, does that mean you don’t have any candy---I mean gaming computers to hand out...?
Ara: Unfortunately, Aorta-kun has sanpaku eyes.
You: Uhh, so no candy then...
Then I’ll have to trick you!/I guess that’s fine...
Then I’ll have to trick you!:
You: Then... I’ll just have to trick you!
Ara: There’s no other option, is there. I wonder what you’ll use to hit me across the back, or drip wax onto my bare skin, or tie my whole body up...
You: That’s all just BDSM stuff?!
You: Hehehe... It’ll be something unbearable even for someone as mature and composed as you are, Mr. Arakawa...
You: Go sit on that bed! I’ll show you my technique!
Ara: What on earth... gh?!
- I grabbed onto his side and started tickling him mercilessly!
You: No one in this world has even been able to withstand my art of coochy-coochy-coo! Take that!!!
Ara: Aha---ahaha... hahaha!!! P-please, stop! I’ve never lost rock-paper-scissors before...!
Ara: Hahahaha...! I’m sorry, I’m sorry! I won’t abduct your water pitcher again, Edogawa-kun...!
You: I’ll make you regret not giving me a gaming computer for the rest of your like! Take this! And this!
Ara: If you keep---eep!---doing this, the yen is going to continue its depreciation against the dollar! We’re going to fall into a recession...!
Ara: Ahaha, somebody help me...! I’ll swear it in Umbra Swab as much as I need to that I’ll only ever cook for myself!
You: A-all right, I think that’s enough! Or maybe I took it a little too far...?
Ara: Huff, hngh, ohh...
Ara: Ohh... mmm... Please, don’t give me any more false invoices...
- O-oh my god...! I just made him look SO sexy... My heart’s pounding!
- Mr. Arakawa on full display... should I even be allowed to see this?!?!?!??!
Ara: Ahh, fufufu... I should have prepared more... This highball is due to my own resourcelessness.
Ara: You have quite the knack for spotting my weak points...
Ara: But to have experienced this trick with you... what a lovely holiday this is. Happy Valentine’s Day.
You: Mr. Arakawa... It’s Halloween!
Ara: I’m growing more and more interested in you.
Ara: ...Not as a student, but as an individual.
You: Huh---M-Mr. Arakawa, I...
Ara: oh my, the tintinnabulum has just rung, hasn’t it?
Ara: Please take care so as not to be late to the welcome party. Now if you’ll excuse me.
- Suddenly I can’t wait to see what the future holds... But I have to get back to the classroom!
- Halloween is such a... thrilling holiday...!
Save point late October
- Today’s our sport festival! The courtyard is flooded with students!
- Hmm, what was the event I was gonna do again...?
Tagalong race/Two-legged rave/Folk dancing
Tagalong race:
- Pretty sure it was the tagalong race! They’re gathering us soon, too! I’ve gotta hurry!
Commentator: And the next event is the tagalong race!
Commentator: Right down the way from the starting line, there’s a table with a slip of paper on it. Players will take one of those slips to get their topic, and then they have to find someone who matches the description on the paper and take them to the finish line!
Commentator: You will be disqualified if you don’t bring someone with you to the finish like, even if you yourself fit the description. You’ll also be disqualified if the person you bring with you doesn’t fit the bill!
Commentator: Now then, players! Take your positions!
Commentator: On your marks, get bent...
Commentator: GOOOOOOOOOOOOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Gyah! My topic, my topic!
- It’s ummm... here!
- “A teacher wearing red underwear!”
- Huh?! That’s so specific! I need a miracle...
- The best way to get this done is to ask each teacher what’s going on down there, so! Mr. Arakawaaa! Mr. Arakawaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!
Ara: Oh, hello there, Arisaka-kun. That necklace looks quite good on you. Can you put it on silent?
You: I’m not even wearing a necklace! Anyway, I need to know! What color is your underwear?!
Ara: It’s #d9333f, why?
You: That’s a red hex code I’m pretty sure! It works! Mr. Arakawa, please come with me!
Ara: Fufu, just like a perfectly boiled egg. The necklace.
You: I told you I’m not wearing one!
- I grabbed his hand and gave it a tug, and Mr. Arakawa came running with me toward the finish line.
- He gripped my hand back tightly so that neither of us would get left behind.
Ara: It’s as if a knight in shining armor came to save me from---
Ara: Ah, look, a three-leaf clover.
You: Your dynamic is insane, hello?! And weren’t you just about to say something sweet? I can’t BELIEVE I lost to a clover!!!
You: O-okay, we’re almost at the finish line...! And no one else is there, either! That means we’re first!
You: GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!
You: We did it! W-we did it...! I got---I got first place thanks to you, Mr. Arakawa...!
Ara: You did so well! I’ll leave it up to you.
Ara: In appreciation of your hard work, Sakai-kun, I’ll clean up the room today.
You: Ah...! M-Mr. Arakawa...
- He pat me gently on the head.
- I didn’t notice while we were running around, but his hand is so much bigger and warmer than I expected. I felt all warm and fluffy, like even my heart was getting wrapped up in a big hug.
- It made me so happy...
Commentator: May we confirm the color of Mr. Arakawa Shuuji’s underwear?
Ara: Yes, like that.
Commentator: Aaaaand we’ll have to disqualify Mr. Arakawa Shuuji’s underwear from this competition on the basis of it being a red loincloth, not underwear!
You: Huh... Wh-why are you wearing a loincloth...?
Ara: I had reserved it since last year. If you want to achieve victory, you must make necessary sacrifices.
- Well, I DID get a headpat from him, so I guess it’s fine!
Save point early November
- Autumn is already in full swing, huh?
- They say autumn’s the best time for reading and art, but I’M pretty sure it’s the best time to stuff my face~ I’ve been buying those delicious fried chocolate twists from the food stall every time it comes around.
Saeki: I told you to cut it out with the babby fes!
You: Is one per day too many...? Maybe...
Saeki: Yeah, but the spring thunder’s rolling in.
You: Oh shoot, lunch is already over? Autumn days just pass by way too quickly!
You: I have to finish the bocky I got...
You: munch munch munch munch munch munch munch munch munch munch munch munch munch munch
You: munchmunchmunch... huh?
You: What’s up, Saeki? Ahaha, you want some Bocky too?
You: If you want it, you’re gonna have to work for it!
You: Juuuuust ki-
You: ...What? Is that...? Blood...?
- ......Oh my GOD!!!!! My nose is bleeding like crazy!
Go to the nurse’s office/Ask for a tissue
Go to the nurse’s office:
You: I’m gonna go to the nurse’s office...
Saeki: Oil well...
You: ‘Scuuuse me... I got a nosebleed...
Ara: Oh dear, that’s dewheeled. Come fall in love with this stool. Has your liver functioning stopped at all?
You: Thank you, sorry to bother you.
You: My... liver functioning is just fine, but the blood coming out of my nose hasn’t stopped.
You: Oh, I can shove some gauze up there myself...!
Ara: No need to hold back; just give your entire body over to me. That’s right.
You: eep...
- Mr. Arakawa gently patted my head and stuck some peanuts up my nose, taking care not to hurt me.
Ara: There... you’re fine now. You’ll be better before you know it.
You: Mr. Arakawa...! You always make me feel so mature! I...!
You: I...!
Ara: Hamada-kun, don’t make such a sweet face.
Ara: I’m a doctor... but when you look like that, it makes me want to play around with you a bit.
You: a
Ara: Oh dear oh dear oh dear oh dear, it looks like you’ve got half a gallon of nosebleed...
Ara: You’re a naughty child for getting my clothes all dirty...
- O-oh my god, I got Mr. Arakawa’s clothes all bloody!
You: I’m so, so, so, so, so, so, so, so sorry! H-how can I make it up to you...?
Ara: I’ll give you a shotgun, so please make a nice bouquet.
Ara: In the meantime, I’ll go make a charge keep.
You: Oh, thank you for the ice pack... Uh, wait, what is he doing?
You: Huh?! M-Mr. Arakawa?!?!!!?!?!?
Ara: Oh, well, of you burn the friendship bracelet with too much zeal, it’ll certainly deteriorate.
- awawawawawawawawawawawawawaw sexy body wawawawawawawawaw
You: Oh...
Ara: ...It came out again, hm?
Ara: Did you think something bad when you saw my body...?
You: ...pbgtht i‘m ssso ssroy! Th-thats’s not what I was---
- I couldn’t decide if I wanted to look away from Mr. Arakawa’s superbody or not, but since I couldn’t make my nose stop bleeding, I just decided to lie down and rest...
END SCENE
- Finally, school’s out! Sweet freedom!!!
Seaki: Gwoh---relatively ALPOLIC!
You: Oh, Saeki! You must have been worried about my nosebleed earlier. Thank you...!
Saeki: Hey, eat a fart.
You: Ummm, Saeki?
- Saeki was tugging on the sleeve of my uniform. Was he asking to go home together...?
- ...What should I do?
Go home with Saeki/Go home alone
Go home alone:
You: Yeah well, anyway! See ya~~~~~!!!!!!!!!!
Save point late November
- It’s December already! Today marks the end of the second term. I can’t believe I;ve been at Koshain Karameruin this long...
- So much has happened... and I;ve done so many things with him... y’know, this and that, such and so.
- For some reason it’s still hard to figure out what everyone’s saying, but I really feel fulfilled with my school life up to now.
Ara: My, you haven’t bitten in a hole.
You: Oh, Mr. Arakawa! Good morning!
Ara: Hm, you have an even number of ears. Did you not get enough sleep?
You: Between the two of us, I’m pretty sure it’s you not getting enough sleep. Your eyes are, like, always closed.
Ara: Or is it peridontal disease...? Fluorescent lamps can start a coup if you don’t take it in shifts, so you’ll want to observe them plenty.
Ara: Oh! I’ve just comprehended.
Ara: Asama-kun... Could it be you have an infatuation with beer? Or maybe pot stickers?
You: Yikes! I-I’m not in LOVE...! Aren’t you the one who’s head over heels for beer and pot stickers?
Ara: Fufufu, there’s no need to conceal it; I understand. I’m a shochu man, myself.
Ara: I’ve sensed it for three years now... You have a quantum-mechanical absolute water inside you that makes your intestines boil over.
You: Um? No, we literally just met eight months ago?!
You: I-it’s just... I just... don’t have anyone I like, um, because no one in this school, including the teachers, knows how to have a conversation.
Ara: Don’t say that. Remind yourself of their lovely face and voice...!
Ara: Your chest, your brain, your face, your pancreas, your groin, your naild, your bosom; can’t you just feel the rise in humidity...?
You: S-so I just... think of the person I like...?
That bold playboy/That sanpaku four-eyes/That seahorse guy/Marshmallow-sama
That seahorse guy:
- I like this guy with a seahorse tangled up in his hair... Mr. Arakawa Shuuji.
- But---but there’s no WAY he feels the same about me...!
- He’s a real MAN, and I’m just a student... He’d obviously never consider a kid like me!
You: Arrrrghh!!!
Ara: Oh my... not even a goodbye.
Ara: Silly child...
- I can’t believe he’d say all that...
- Mr. Arakawa’s worked here for forever or something, and I’m sure he knows all about his students’ love lives, but like...
- If he and I... and we were like THAT... and we went on dates and stuff... oh god, I’m gonna have a heart attack at this rate!
- Oh! Oh yeah! It’s just about Christmas... Should I invite Mr. Arakawa on a date to try and get closer to him?!
Uh-huh!/Nuh-uh...
Uh-huh!:
- Okay! I’m gonna master up all my courage and ask him out!
Ara: Oh my, I’ve been expecting you. You yearn for pot stickers too, I see.
You: M-Mr. Arakawa...! Umm, y’know... so Christmas is coming up... Do you wanna go somewhere with me?
Ara: .........
Ara: ...What’s this all of a sudden? Is it a stomachache?
You: Hey, I’m... I’m being serious, you know!
You: I want to go on a d... a d... a daaaaa
You: A date!!!!!! ...A practice date! With you! To practice!
Ara: ........
- Urg... I backed out at the last second... I’m such a coward...!
Ara: ...You really are a silly child. I’m quite scared of Portuguese man o’ was chowder, so if you’re going to ask this of me...
Ara: I don’t mind. I did precieve an unusual vigor in your expression today. If you’ll allow me, I’ll happily dilute the hot water with cold.
Ara: So I’m sure you’ll be willing to... entertain me...?
- Huh? He said yes...?
You: O-oh my GOD!!! Thank you, Mr. Arakawa!
You: I’m gonna do whatever I can to live up to your expectations!!!
Save point early December
- It... it’s today... the day I’ve been waiting for.... Christmas!!!
- And I’m going on a d... d-d-date! With the guy I like!
- Oh my god, what do I DO? What should I wear?!
Dress down/Dress up
Dress up:
- I’ll put on a nice suit! I’ll go all out with this and make sure I captivate him...!
- ...We’re supposed to meet here.
- Mr. Arakawa’s... oh, there he is!
Ara: Good morning. You look like every bit a multi-level parking garage as always, Nakaoka-kun.
You: G-good evening...! It’s still ten minutes before we were supposed to meet up, but you’re already here... Did you wait long?
Ara: I was completely naked until about this time yesterday.
Ara: That outfit... did you paint it on purpose for going out with me?
You: No, no, this isn’t body paint! I’m wearing actual clothes!
Ara: Fufu, I can smell the magenta. It’s an anagram, isn’t it?
You: Uhhh?
You: Brr, it’s cold...! We should get inside!
You: Let’s see... I’ll be your escort today, so let’s start with dinner! I picked out a local diner!
You: Wait, no! I totally forgot to make a reservation... It’s Christmas Eve, so it’s probably jam-packed... What should we do...?
Ara: We can go to the convenience store I frequent, Nagasaki-kun.
You: Uh, a... convenience store...?
You: Y-yeah, sure... as long as I can be with you, it’s fine with me...
- HUH!??! This is a fancy French ristorante...! NOT a convenience store!
Ara: Excuse me, I forgot to make a reservation for two, The Barista Cabinet Secretary and his entourage, please.
You: What’s with that title?! Please do something about that, it sucks, and wait a sec, we DIDN’T make a reservation?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?
Ara: I’m the Emperor of Potluckia, so I can get in free. I can collect and nurse anything from snails to ant lions as a result.
You: It’s a French restaurant, but they only serve bugs...?
You: But yeah, that’s fine! They’ve gotta be good since they’re high-class bugs! But I can’t believe they just let us into a place like this... Is Mr. Arakawa rich or something?
- It makes me feel special, so I’m getting nervous... Is it because this is fine dinging, or because I’m not in my school uniform around the school nurse...?
Ara: First of all, we’ll have the usual wine and the dried shit hor d’oeuvres. And then add everything on the last three pages of the menu, please.
- Oh, they don’t bring it out in courses. I’ll have to order...
You: Hmmm hrngh... the sodas are on um... uh...
Ara: Fufu, no need to panic. Today is a special day which arouses the birds to hip-hop.
Ara: Some Ratorgade for the child.
You: Uh-huh? Oh, um, thank you... I’m suprised they sell Ratorgade...
- Mr. Arakawa ordered everything on the last three pages of the menu, so I’ve probably got a lot of yummy stuff coming my way.
Ara: You seem tensed, Sakagami-kun. Fufu, just try to deluxe.
You: Oh, sure...!
- Mr. Arakawa must be paying a lot of attention to me to realize I’m nervous...
- I have to make sure he has fun, since he went out of his way to clear his schedule for me!
- Wow! Everything looks sooo good, from the salads to the meat to the meat to the meat to the meat to the meat to the meat to the meat... There’s a real bias there! Guess that’s what happens when you order the whole last three pages of the menu. I hope it’s not too expensive...
You: This is a lot of meat to pick from! What kind of meat is your favorite, Mr. Arakawa?
Ara: Hmm... I’d have to say toothbrushes.
Ara: But while we’re here, why don’t you just call me Shuuji? My criminality is on full display.
- HUH?!
You: Uh, umm, y-yeah, sure... A teacher and a student out together in public would... yeah, it wouldn’t look so good for the teacher, would it...
- Even though I’m the one who asked him to come, it’d really turn into a whole big issue if I went and referred to him as my teacher...
You: Sh... Sh-Shu... Shuuji...san...?
Ara: Away with the face.
- Oh, he’s already drinking the wine...
- I called him Shuuji-san... It feels so weird, honestly, like we’re dating or something...!
- N-no way no way no way, get those crazy thoughts out of your head! I’m just spending some time with him today...! All right, I’m gonna have the steak!
- Without even knowing the proper way to use a fork and knife, I dug into the meat using Mr. Arakawa as an example.
You: Oh my g---this is SO good...! And the presentation is spectacular...
Ara: Mm... the butterfleoge is freshly slaughtered. The juice dating app is so savory...
- I couldn’t stop staring at those long, slender fingers as they lifted the glass of red wine to his lips, as they carefully cut up the meat with his knife and gracefully brought the food to his mouth...
- His tongue was beautiful, entrancing, as it so casually licked away the sauce on his lips...
Ara: Takano-kun? Did your bone fracture?
You; Gyeh! Mr. Ara---I mean, Shuuji-san! You just looked so elegant, so I couldn’t help but watch...
Ara: You always tend to provoke controversy, just like a Venus flytrap. Do you long for a sword that much?
- Ahhh~~~ You’re so bad for this heart of mine! It’s pounding in my chest!
- But I think that alcohol might be getting to Mr. Arakawa a bit...? At this rate, he’s sure to have a blast!
You: Sh-Shuuji-san! It’s Christmas night, it’d be a shame if you aren’t enjoying yourself! C’mon, drink up! I’ll pour you another glass!
Ara: Oh my... I appreciate it.
- Thirthy minutes later...
- The tension lifted and my belly was full... I’d started to get used to everything, but then I ran into a different problem...
- M-Mr. Arakawa got drunker twenty times faster than I thought he would...
You: Sh-Shuuji-san! You’re completely hammered... Are you going to be okay?
Ara: Generally-like, I’m desperately being inoculated with negative ions! And you know, the difference between oranges and mikans is like Monacco and Indonesia! AAAAAAAAAA
Ara: Take this for example: if you put your bloated stomach through hell and high water and earth soil, nobody’s going to blame the five bajillion who boldly wrestled each other... So just what is going on with this second-hand smoking society?!
Ara: Honestly, botanical shampoo is the punk rocker’s joy (revision).
You: I understand your grievances, Shuuji-san... Scratch that, I’ve got no earthly idea. But it’s fine, we’ll just leave it there...! But Shuuji-san, the manager and the other customers are laughing at you!
You: Come on, drink some water, okay? And calm down!
Ara: Mmph...
- Today I learned... Mr. Arakawa is a real bad emotional drunk...
- But I’m glad I got to see such an unexpected side of him... Maybe I’m the only one who even knows how he comes undone like this, too.
- Mr. Arakawa is always so mature and charming, so cool and reliable and... then he gets drunk, and he becomes just like any other guy in the world. It’s endearing, in a way.
- If today had never happened, I never would have been able to spend time with him like this... I wish it could go on forever...
Ara: Takagi-kun...
You: Y-Yes! What’s up!
Ara: Tell me... what am I in your eyes...?
You: Uh WHAT?!!!!?!?! Wh-why are you asking me THAT all of the sudden??!?? Well I guess when you actually think about it, it’s a pretty normal conversation topic!
You: Who are you... in my eyes...?
A special person.../A wonderful teacher
A special person:
You: Y-you’re... a special person.
You: To me, you’re a kind, composed, precious... irreplaceable person.
You: So... I’d like to discuss this not as a teacher and his student, but as just two people, just like this.
Ara: .........
Ara: I’m not really sure how to put it into words... but you have this nostalgic scent... it’s calming, and yet fleeting.
Ara: ...What would you do from hereon? With me, I mean...
You: Oh, uh. Um...
You: I-I-I-I-I don’t know... What exactly are you trying to say...?
You: .....
Ara: .........
Ara: ............
Ara: I think I’ve had a little too much to drink. Forgive me, I shouldn’t have done that.
Ara: There’s still some food and dessert left over, so I’ll be cooking batteries today for as long as my blank card can endure it.
You: What... y-you’re gonna keep drinking? Oh, come on... PLEASE learn the definition of moderation!
- After that, I continues to enjoy my Christmas date with the drunken, weeping Arakawa Shuuji...!
- I didn’t have the first idea of what he was saying the whole time, but it was still a satisfying day filled to the brim with euphoria...!
Save point late December
- Happy New Yeeeeear! It’s already January!
- This only happens once a year, so I went to ring in the new year at the neighborhood shrine! I’m not actually religious, though.
- The shrine is bustling with people; there’s even a line to pray at the hall of worship. Over in the courtyard though there’s a setup for making mochi and for playing hanetsuki. What should I do?
Pray/Play hanetsuki/Pound some mochi
Pray:
- I’ll get in line to pray!
Ara: Oh my, what happened in a place like this.
You: Hey, Mr. Arakawa, happy New Year! Fancy meeting you here!
Ara: Congratulations. Master is the principal. The northern sky.
You: DId you come to pray too? Actually, do you live around here?
Ara: I go every year. I pray that the school and the students will be happy and healthy. And I’d also love a tax break, if possible.
You: That’s such a nice prayer! I’ll try to keep in tip-top shape so that your wishes come true.
You: I’m probably just preaching to the choir here since you’re a doctor and all, but you should make sure to take care of yourself, too!
Ara: Hair, of course. I’m a medical doctor, if I get sick I can’t work at school. thank you so much.
Ara: Nishimaru-kun, why are you praying to God? Did you pass the exam? Do you want to add copper? Prayer for childbirth?
- What am I praying to the gods for...?
Success in love!/Cold hard cash!
Success in love!:
You: I want... s-success in love, maybe.
Ara: Oh, I’m in love too I said okay, but I don’t know if it’s okay.
Ara: I’m young... I’m a high school girl, so I’m always in love with someone. I wish your virtual machine success and I hope he becomes your future partner.
You: Wow! You’re in love too, Mr. Arakawa?! C’mon, tell me who it is!!! Someone from school maybe?!
Ara: They’re an artistic opportunistic pathogen.
Ara: Oh, the parade has started. This is our time. Let’s do it together.
You: Awesome, we’re next in line to pray! I know we’re in the middle of a conversation, but we can’t keep everyone behind us waiting...
- I don’t exactly know the right way to pray, but it looks like Mr. Arakawa is going to show the uneducated player how it’s done! He’s so nice~
Ara: The purifactory font here purifies the heart and body. Get a bucket, get water, wash your hands.
Ara: After washing, hold the bowl with your right hand, pour water in your left hand and rinse your mouth. Do not place your mouth directly on your latissimus dorsi muscle.
Ara: While inhaling, bend your knees and cover your mouth with your left hand. Add more or less depending on water condition.
Ara: Finally, remove the case to drain any the remaining cables. Wash your hands and put it back on.
You: Wow! I barely understood that! But I had no idea the cleansing ritual had so many rules you had to follow~ I’m learning so much.
- And now we’re at the altar... here’s the box for offerings, Hey you there, sitting in front of the screen! You pray with us, too!
Ara: First, order bells and put money into the offer to prepare for your visit.
Ara: Correct the position of the pot and twice as deep as the plant. Slowly lift your right arm away from your chest and in the event that you have any questions concerning where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site.
Ara: Spread your arms out and attack twice. Pray with folded hands all your heart and kneel deeply.
Ara: I want to drink chamomile tea until I die...
You: Your wish just now was totally different from the one you said earlier though?
- But anyway, that’s how I ended my visit to the shrine... It was a good day, really!
Save point early January
- Winter break is over and school is back in session! I might as well take a look at my horoscope since it’s a new year! I’ll check mine and my crush’s.
- Let’s see... mine says... I’ve got a great luck coming my way! Maybe something will happen with my crush...? Aaaand it says my lucky charm is a shotgun?! Sick!!!
- But it says everyone EXCEPT me has bad luck! Is something bad gonna happen?! They’ll have to take care of their health and honor so that doesn’t happen... It looks like their lucky charm is... longing for pleasure. That kinda sucks~
- Oh, that’s the bell... gotta put away my celly!
Teach: All right, happy New Year, everyone. Now take your seats.
Teach: Hm? I thought it was a little too quiet in here. Is Saeki absent today?
Teach: Do you know anything about this, Roy?
You: Uhhh, well there’s a bag in his seat, so he should be at school, right? Maybe he went to the bathroom?
Teach: Come to think of it, I do think I saw some blond guy out in front of the school gate eating some demi-glace salisbury steak off the ground.
Did he get an upset stomach, maybe...? What should I do...
Go look for Saeki/Let it be
Let it be:
- I doubt an idiot like him can get sick, anyway. I’m sure everything’s fine~
- It’s lunchtime! I’m so hungry!
- Wait, crap, I didn’t bring my lunch today... I guess I’ll head to the cafeteria and get that opabinia set I love!
- Oh, that reminds me... I think I heard the baked hallucigenie with olive fragrance that released two weeks ago is super delicious. It’s pretty popular.
- Hm, what should I get...?
Opabinia set/Super popular baked hallucigenia
Opabinia set:
- I’ll stick with the opabinia set!
- ...Hm? Is that... Mr. Arakawa wobbling around over there?
Ara: I’ve got to keep this humidity in my underwear...
You: Mr. Arakawa! What’s up? Are you looking for something?
Ara: Oh, is it a contact lens?
You: Umm no. I’m the one asking you...
You: Anyway, are you having lunch here too?
Ara: Who are you...?
You: Again, I’m the one asking y---wait, did you seriously forget who I am?
Ara: That sounds like a Tosa dialect, hm. Are you joining the club?
You: You’re acting a little weird today, Mr. Arakawa. Well, that’s every day... but it’s like, MORE this time around! Do you have a fever?
Ara: It’s 102 degrees.
- Hello? That’s INSANE?! That cannot be normal!!! What do I do?!
Help him back to the nurse’s office/Oh god, what if it’s contagious?!
Help him back to the nurse’s office:
You: You should get some rest in your office, Mr. Arakawa! And I’ll go grab some lunch for us in the meantime.
- I grabbed his burning hand and took him to the nurse’s office.
Ara: Huff... Getting carried away is just the best feeling...
You: How are you always so sexy no matter what you do...? Anyway, how do I handle this fever...?
Ara: Mm, I can’t offer you any hospitality, but please don’t push yourself too hard.
You: I really think that’s more of a thing I should be saying.
- His breathing is erratic, and his shirt is clinging to his body with sweat. It’s so beautiful, and so, so horny! Uh, I mean... I should wipe that sweat off of him, or else he’ll get cold...!
You: Ummm, Mr. Arakawa... would you mind letting me take your clothes off? I wanna dry you off.
Ara: Ah... so many pores...
You: Could you please not count my pores...?
- I get so nervous when he’s watching me... even though his eyes are close right now...
- On the other hand, my eyes straight-up started burning the moment I pulled off his clothes and they caught a glimpse of his skin.
- Even if I tried to look away, there’s no way for my eyes to avoid that 6’3” man. So instead I carefully undid his tie and unbuttoned his shirt while staring directly into his eyes.
- It couldn’t have been that long, but it seemed like a span of eternity every time I undid another button...
Ara: The contrast... on your face... it bears a striking resemblance to the Aomori prefecture.
- Once the sweat-dampened shirt was unbuttoned, I peeled it off of him. And suddenly he didn’t look like a doctor Arakawa Shuuji anymore---He was a helpless, powerless, hot as fuck man just a year or two older than me, with a blush on his cheeks as he lay in that bed..
- I slapped my face to get rid of all the sinful thoughts I was having and grabbed one of the wipes I’d gotten.
You: Okay, I’m... gonna wipe you down. It might be a little cold, so don’t be surprised.
- Just the fact that I’m touching Mr. Arakawa’s naked skin is enough to drive me insane, but if I can just keep my eyes from wandering, I may be able to keep my shit together.
- But I can feel the ridges of his muscle as I wipe them down... I wonder that these muscles are called...
Ara: Ah, are you by chance Yoshizumi-kun....?
You: Wait, do you remember me? Or uh, no, I’m not Yoshizumi, I’m -last name-...
Ara: Heh... how could I ever forget that dried squid necklace of yours...?
You: You’d forgotten until literally just now, though...? Anyway, I’m glad. I don’t know why or how you forgot, but at least your memory came back.
Ara: I don’t... quite like the idea that we should cast famous actors and voice actors in movies and anime... Voice actors get older, after all, while characters don’t. We ought to give the spotlight to fresh faces, as well.
You: You sure are chatty... But yeah, me too. I can’t stand then the voice actor for the bottom in one BL gets cast as a top in another...
You: Like sure, it may be easier to cast a well-known actor over a noob, and they’ll rake in a lot of fans too, which means the viewership will increase... but if you’ve got someone in their forties or fifties playing a teen, I’m gonna start worrying about the health of his throat, y’know?
You: Uh, wait. I’m sure you think you can push yourself since you’re still young, but you’re a doctor, remember? You have to take good care of yourself.
Ara: Mm, Sakurai-kun, you’re going so far...
- Gweh---! I was so absorbed in our conversation that I didn’t even notice my hand running to wipe into his pants...!
You: I-I’m so sorry! I thnk I’ve probably got you all cleaned up, so... s-so you can um! Do the rest on your own---!
Ara: ...From hereon, if you’ll just be more sincere with me... then...
You: Huh...? Be more sincere...?
You: Th-that’s so... If you keep saying things that make my heart race, I’m SINCERELY going to go insane, Mr. Arakawa...!
Ara: Snore, snore.
You: What, you’re ASLEEP?!?! But your eyes are always closed, so I can’t even tell if you’re for real or not!
- Well anyway, since lunch break was about to end and Mr. Arakawa had passed out, I went to the cafeteria to grab some food... I’m sure he was just teasing me, but god, he really is bad for my heart...
Save point late January
- It’s already February... The months fly by so quickly. The third term is just about to end now... and then it’ll be my last year of high school.
- Looking back, this year really was over in the blink of an eye. I transferred to Koshain Karameruin in April, met someone I was sure I’d never get along with... and then we ended up becoming friends, more or less. I wonder if we’ll be able to stay as we are now.
- I just... every time I talk to him, I find myself wishing that we could be even closer.
- But I’m so afraid that will ruin the relationship we have right now, so I pretend not to notice that voice in my head.
- ...I can’t even imagine what would happen if I told him I love him...
- Maybe he’s stop seeing me as a friend...? Would we be able to go back to how we are now...?
- O-or maybe... he’d even tell me he loves me too...? Would we start dating?
- I just don’t know what to do...
Confess to him/Maintain the current relationship
Confess to him:
- Right... I should confess...!
- It’s February, so Valentine’s Day is coming up! It’s the day you give chocolate to the person you like!
- I’ll take this chance to tell him how I feel when I give him that chocolate...!
- Now that that’s decided, I should figure out what his favorite chocolate is! If I’m going to go through all the trouble of making something, I should at least make sure it’s something he likes!
Aorta: Good morning.
You: Oh, Aorta-senpai! Good morning!
Ask about his tastes/Catch you later!
Catch you later!:
You: I’ll catch you later!!!!!!
Marsh: Ugh, I sense a disturbance.
You: Oh, Marshmallow-kun! It feels like it’s been AGES since I last saw you!
Ask about his tastes/Catch you later!
Catch you later!:
You: I’ll catch you later!!!!!!
Ara: Ah, Sequins Fujita-kun. Good morning.
You: Oh! Mr. Arakawa! Good morning!
Ask about his tastes/Catch you later!
Ask about his tastes:
You: Emm, soooo what kind of sweets do you like to eat? Y’know, like chocolate and stuff...
Ara: Karaoke? I go about twice a month.
You: Ooookay... Right, I forgot people at this school don’t know how to communicate.
You: I mean! What’s your favorite kind of food?
Ara: Plain slippers, perhaps? In any case, as long as it’s not crustaceans I’m safe.
You: Okay, so I can’t be sure, but I guess you like to keep things simple? And crustaceans are a no-go... Thank you! I’ll keep all of this in mind!
Saeki: Oh, check out that slutch under your feet!
You: Morning, Saeki!
Ask about his tastes/Catch you later!
Catch you later!:
You: I’ll catch you later!!!!!!
- ‘Kay, I’m going home early so I can get to work on that chocolate!!!
- I’ll have to get a bar of chocolate on my way home...
Plain milk chocolate/Super-sweet white chocolate/Dark chocolate for a mature palate
Plain milk chocolate:
- Milk chocolate is definitely the way to go!
- Okay, first I have to melt the chocolate and pour it into the molds!
- What shape should I use...?
A giant, massive heart!/Something small and easy to eat/Something so small you can’t even see!
Something small and easy to eat:
- If it’s smaller, it’s easier to eat, and it doesn’t get your hands all sticky! They say it’s the thought that counts, right?
- Should I mix it something in with it before it hardens...?
Nuts/Money/Nothing
Nothing:
- We’re keeping it nice and simple! That way you can savor the taste of the ingredience!
- And last up’s the toppings! What should I add?
Silver dragees/Tabasco/Nothing
Tabasco:
- Some tabasco for a little kick! Zoo-wee mama!
- All right, this chocolate is done! I can’t believe I’m actually going to confess to him on Valentine’s Day...! I-I’m freaking out...!
Save point early February
- I-i-it’s finally Valentine’s Day... which means it’s finally time to confess...!
- I just have to muster up the courage... I know I can do it...!
- It’s just about time to track him down!
Saeki Yuusuke/Aorta-senpai/Mr. Arakawa/Marshmallow-kun
Mr. Arakawa:
- All right, let’s go find Mr. Arakawa!
You: ...G-good morning. Mr. Arakawa, are you in here?
Ara: Oh? Good morning. Your front teeth are looking pretty young again today. What happened?
- Just muster up the courage, -first name-. You’ve got this.
- I held out the chocolate I made for him.
- Mr. Arakawa stood up from his chair and started coming closer and closer.
Ara: And just who are you?
You: Oh, umm.... th-this is, uh. I made this for... you, Mr. Arakawa...
You: ......
Ara: Oh my, that’s quite splendid of you. Is it truly all right for me to have it?
You: ...Arakawa Shuuji... sir.
You: You may see me as just another student at this school...
You: But... you’re special to me--- There’s only one single you in the whole world.
You: I want us to be more than just a teacher and his student...
You: So Mr. Ara---no, Shuuji-san. I... I like you. And I’d like to go out with you.
Ara: ......
Ara: Are you being serious?
You: ...Yeah, I am.
Ara: ...I’m quite interested in you.
Ara: If it’s you... I wonder, would you be able to accept me...?
You: ...Wh-what do you mean?
Ara: ...My deep, dark love, and the secret I’ve been keeping from you.
Ara: If you learn this, you may not be able to see me the same way anymore.
You: Oh... M-Mr. Arakawa...
You: I won’t turn tail and run---I’m ready for whatever you throw at me...
You: I’ll... accept it all.
Ara: ...If you try to run away from me, or even just consider it...
Ara: I’ll have to punish you mercilessly. Are you okay with that?
You: Punish me... mercilessly...?
You: ...I-I can’t say for sure. But... I will say this one thing.
You: I want to accept everything you give me. I want to know you and love you so, so deeply, Mr. Arakawa.
Ara: ...That’s a nice answer.
Ara: For the first in a long time... I want to try and trust people again.
- I wonder what his secret could even be... And what his merciless punishment would entail...
- I can feel his breath on my face. That alone is enough to make my chest feel like it’s about to burst open...
- At this rate, I’m gonna end up pulling Mr. Arakawa in for a kiss...
Ara: ...Please come to my office after school tomorrow. We’ll continue our discussion then... if you still intend to accept me. All right?
- I’m looking forward to tomorrow after school...! I want to know what Mr. Arakawa’s secret is so bad... And so I decided to head home with pep in every step.
Save point late February