I came here for sexy anime boys and they gave me raw, unflinching representation of trauma, and the means to wrench beautiful catharsis and validation through vulnerability and communication. In front of my salad??

My way of playing Ren'Py Visual Novels may be a little unorthodox and controversial: I quite enjoy using unrpa and unrpyc to decompile the scripts, then have the entire folder up on Notepad++ so I can datamine it for walkthrough. That's how this guide will be presented.

And speaking of trigger warnings, I've also got a trigger list a mile long but the (un)fortunate tendency to forget to be triggered when my inner-failed-writer-and-literature-enthusiast has sat up at the desk because it recognizes good writing; I thought I'd do a more comprehensive trigger warning list to the point of excessive, which can both harm with the power of suggestion and help when used to emotionally brace, emotionally reframe, or contextualize triggers because the existent one, while appreciated and used as inspiration, was I felt still insufficient. You'll often see me put trigger warnings for positive depictions of relationships and dynamics, which to explain, may be triggering for someone who's experienced significant loss or trauma. My ultimate goal is to help people like me who carry trauma experience this magnificent piece of literature with informed consent. More people should experience the good paths, regardless of their histories of trauma or loss.

Also side note: several places have listed that NSFW versions of the game are available from patches. Because of TOS conflicts with either the distribution platform or the payment processors, the publisher has complied and any such hypothetical R-18 NSFW content patch has been deleted even on their own site. Be wary of any Ren'Py engine fan modifications in comments.

The way the game is structured is that there is a Common Route, then if you earn enough points towards a specific guy*, you get shunted into one of their routes at a certain point in the game. However, the developers truly loved this game and the genre, and deserve much success. This game compares to Boyfriend Dungeon and Coming Out On Top in terms of how good the narrative is, and I truly hope it commercially did comparably well.

* Minor exception for Jin Route in that content for Jin Route begins appearing earlier, but needs you to basically only reach out once per other guy in Common Route 1, usually in their solo scenes, and either think/ask about Jin, or nobody if the other guys are a choice but Jin is not.

Viewer discretion is advised.

TL;DR Thus this guide will be structured as such, and by its very nature lay bare which choices are tracked and are thusly highly spoilery:

For spoiler minimal read, avoid any trigger warnings like:
TW: Triggers For Content Immediately After Choices, Trigger For Content Immediately Before Choices, Trigger For Next Choice, Triggers Are Roughly Chonologically Listed, Oh Gods So Many Triggers You Over-Analyizing Neuroatypical Nerd

Originally posted by Speaker:

Last text said before choice...

• Contained Narrative Choice A
  
• Contained Narrative Choice B
  
• Route-Defining Choice (Spoilered Variables:) name_of_flag: +1/x (x means the theoretical max thus far)
  
• Authors Recommended Choice, which focuses on seeing more impactful content at the expense of moral purity name_of_flag: +1/x (x means the theoretical max thus far)
  
• Goody Two Shoes Choice, which may be morally more pure but will net less nuanced narrative name_of_flag: +1/x (x means the theoretical max thus far)

TW: Parental abandonment: father, financial codependency, capital D Daddy Issues

Originally posted by Haru:

It's rare for us to talk. Maybe I should tell him I left home?

• Tell him. no variables
  
• Don't bother. no variables

Originally posted by Haru:

Maybe I should ignore it, just in case?

• Don't pick up. no variables
  
• Pick up. mom_pick_up: true, mom_points: +1/1

Originally posted by Haru:

So, uh, anyway, I'd better get going. If I never find the damn place, I'll end up homeless.

• Ask about the vintage records for Dad. no variables
  
• Don't ask. no variables

TW: Moving through isolated area with person of unknown character, minor mention of blood, hostility, heated argument, character treated with unearned suspicion, PTSD flashback, visual hallucination

Next choice is a good place to plant a hard save.

Originally posted by Haru:

Maybe I can ask someone to go with me...

• Ask Soichiro. ask_soichiro: true, soichiro_points: +1/1
  
• Ask Kanae. ask_kanae: true, kanae_points: +1/1
  
• Ask Shinya. (select three times) ask_shinya: true
  
• Go alone. no variables set but will help in unlocking Jin Route content earlier due to not incrementing other route counters

TW: Multi-person conflict, physical confrontation, group of men surrounding an individual

Originally posted by Haru:

Maybe I should do something...

• Call the cops. no variables
  
• Help the guy. help_jin: true, jin_points: +1/1, referenced on all routes, shows a fricken badass Haru

Originally posted by Haru:

I look at Soichiro. He's watching my every move, almost holding his breath.

• It's the best thing I've ever eaten! no variables
  
• It needs a bit of work. honest_soichiro_food: True, of critical importance for Soichiro Path, does not impede Jin Path
  
• It's perfectly disgusting. no actual flags, but if you pick this you are clearly playing games wrong and should feel bad

TW: Verbal confrontation, PTSD flashback, visual hallucination, allusion to unspecified trauma

TW: consent issues and conflict of interest: professor and student, allusions to physical confrontations, impostor syndrome, self-esteem and self-worth issues

Originally posted by Haru:

Maybe I should do something.

• Make fun of him. make_fun_of_soichiro: true, referenced many times and impactful to several routes
  
• Ask a serious question. make_fun_of_soichiro: false, referenced many times and impactful to several routes, soichiro_points: +1/2, girls_points: +1/1

TW: Doormat syndrome, social ostracism, bullying, physical bullying

Originally posted by Haru:

...

• Ask about Kanae ask_about_kanae: true, kanae_points: +1/2
  
• Ask about Soichiro. ask_about_soichiro: true, soichiro_points: +1/3
  
• Ask about Shinya. ask_about_shinya: true, shinya_points: +1/1
  
• Ask about Jin. ask_about_jin: true, jin_points: +1/2

Originally posted by Haru:

No problem.

• Ask about the girls. ask_about_girls: true, effectively is worth another two girls_points increment later, girls_points: +1/2, Haru being femme gayyyyy
  
• Don't ask about the girls. no variables

TW: Positive interaction with parent: mother, parental declaration of love: mother

Originally posted by Haru's Mom:

Remember that we love you.

• Text back. mom_points: +1/2
  
• Don't text back. no variables

TW: Bullying, discrimination, homophobic language, internalized homophobia, social ostracism, verbal and physical confrontation, 3d4 psychic damage vicious mockery... albeit all of that subverted and inverted masterfully XD

When playing Jin route... XD Oh himbo, my himbo.

TW: Academic failure, oppressively high standards, aggressive and confrontational language

Originally posted by Haru thinking about Shinya:

And, instead, here you are, all silent, proud, and ready for judgment.

• Leave. no variables
  
• Defend Shinya. defend_shinya: true, referenced in several routes, does not impede Jin Path, shinya_points: +1/2

Originally posted by Haru:

I feel like I'm forgetting something...

• Call my brother. bro_call: true, mom_points: +1/3, the violet crayooon
  
• Forget about it. no variables

TW: Nightmares, night terrors, PTSD flashback, financial dependency (only for high jin_points)

Jin Path may begin to diverge here! It's not set in stone yet as no variables are set yet but they only appear if jin_points are at least one point higher than the next highest of soichiro_points, kanae_points, or shinya_points. You can still do this and remain a generally brave little sh...onen with the other guys as long as in the multiple choice rounds, you went alone, and asked about Jin.

Originally posted by Haru:

I don't blame him. After that lame-ass attempt at patching things up, I'd dump me, too.

• Let him go. no variables
  
• Fight for him. fight_for_kanae: true, kanae_points: +1/3

TW: Bullying, otaku/nerdy interest related ostracism, peer abandonment

Originally posted by Haru:

Now, for the hard part. What should I talk about?

• The weird play I saw yesterday.no variables
  
• Anna's looks.no variables
  
• Cosplay. (Only available if ask_about_girls: false) no variables
  
• Sailor Noon. (Only available if ask_about_girls: true) girls_points: +1/3

Originally posted by Haru:

Maybe I should ask about Midori... (Only available if Sailor Noon is picked)

• You must really like Midori. no variables
  
• Midori sounds like someone you can depend on. girls_points: +1/4
  
• Midori sounds like the nosy type.no variables

Jin Path content, only if jin_points is more than the highest among soichiro_points, kanae_points, and shinya_points

Originally posted by Haru:

Oh. It's Mom again.

• Pick up. mom_points: +1/4
  
• Midori sounds like the nosy type.no variables

Originally posted by Haru:

So, uh, anyway, I'd better get going. I have classes soon. (Only if you Pick up, but it's the first time you did)

• Ask about the vintage records for Dad. no variables
  
• Don't ask. no variables

Originally posted by Haru:

Maybe I'll just block her number. (Only if you Don't pick up.)

• Block it. mom_block: True
  
• Don't block it. no variables

Originally posted by Haru:

Who do I like the most? (Only if you Pick up.)

• Kanae day_3_pick_kanae: True, kanae_points: +1/
  
• Soichiro soichiro_points: +1/4
  
• Jin no variables, why though...
  
• Go to my happy place. then Shin... then Shinya mom_pick_shinya: True, shinya_points: +1/

Vague Summary and Major Outright Spoilers for Kanae Path:
Abusive behavior, hurt people hurt people, physical intimidation which contextually would be domestic and romantic abuse, gaslighting, mirroring of previous sexual abuse threats, emotional manipulation of past partners, anger displacement, abuse victim perpetuating abuse, PTSD flashbacks, extreme changes in personality, possibility of picking choices that will perpetuate the abusive behavior, allusion to and threats made of sexual abuse of minors, allusions and threats of incest, controlling behavior, narcissistic behavior, toxic codependency, brutal takedown of the bishonen trope, possible unintentional glorification (your mileage may vary) of abusive behavior, lack of ability to cut ties fully with abusive partner (YMMV)

Originally posted by Haru:

Uh...

• Tell the truth. kanae_points: +1/5
  
• Lie. no variables

Originally posted by Haru:

I wonder if Kanae has a porn stash?

• Use all your willpower to not search for it. no variables
  
• Search for it. no variables

Originally posted by Haru:

It's old and plain with a faded ribbon around its neck and a black ink stain across its belly. (Only if you Search for it.)

• Hug the bear. hug_bear: true
  
• Hide the bear. hide_bear: true

Originally posted by Haru:

I mean, don't get me wrong, doing things in front of so many people is scary, but...

• It's also fun. no variables
  
• If I stick with it, maybe I'll become more confident. no variables
  
• Maybe if I fake it enough, it'll become real. kanae_points: +1/6

Originally posted by Haru:

When he turns towards me again, his smile is back in place. Only his eyes remain distant. (Only if you say that Maybe if I fake it enough.)

• Agree with Kanae. no variables
  
• Disagree. kanae_points: +1/7

Originally posted by Haru:

Okay. Here it comes. My first photo taken by a hot guy. Better make it count.

• Smile. no variables
  
• Panic. kanae_points: +1/8

Originally posted by Haru:

He laughs, but there's a hint of mockery behind it. For some reason, it makes me angry.

• Say something. kanae_points: +1/9
  
• Let it go. no variables

Originally posted by Haru:

Marie's friend touches her arm, but she jerks away. She takes a few shaky steps towards us.

• Tell her off. no variables
  
• Try to reason with her. reason_with_marie: true

Originally posted by Haru:

Do you want to join me? I have a spare camera.

• Refuse. no variables
  
• Agree. kanae_points: +1/10

Originally posted by Haru:

...

• I don't like you. no variables
  
• It's not like that... kanae_points: +1/11
  
  

  Originally posted by Haru:

  ...

  • Study with Kanae. no variables
    
  • Study with Soichiro. kanae_points: +1/12
  
  

  Originally posted by Haru:

  My superior senses tell me he doesn't want to talk about it. I'd better change the subject.

  • Don't change the subject no variables
    
  • Don't change the subject kanae_points: +1/13
  
  

  Originally posted by Haru:

  Because, uh... stuff?

  • Refuse. no variables
    
  • Accept. bath_accept: true, kanae_points: +1/14
  
  

  Originally posted by Haru:

  Yeah. I saw you were running out. (Only if you Accept.)

  • Refuse. no variables
    
  • Accept. kanae_points: +1/15
  
  

  Originally posted by Chiyo:

  Yeah, you're the guy from the diner. The one Marie, um...

  • Where's Marie? no variables
    
  • How are you? no variables but enables next choice
  
  

  Originally posted by Chiyo:

  ... (Only if you ask How are you.)

  • Marie's the one who pushed me down the stairs. no variables
    
  • Do you know where she is? if reason_with_marie: true, then visit_marie: true

Originally posted by Haru:

...

• Lie. no variables
  
• Tell him the truth. if reason_with_marie: true, kanae_points: +1/

Originally posted by Haru:

... (Only if you defended Shinya during common route.)

• Fine. no variables
  
• Remember how I helped you that one time? no change

Originally posted by Haru:

And there's no better bonding tool than a couple of weird-ass questions. (Only if you stuck up for everyone during common route.)

• Do you believe in life after death? no variables
  
• If you had a superpower, what would it be? no variables
  
• If you were convicted of a crime, how would you adapt in prison? no variables

Originally posted by Haru:

I sit at the table beside him.

• What are you doing here? no variables
  
• Did you have a nightmare? no variables
  
• I had a bad dream... kanae_points: +1/16

Originally posted by Haru:

He closes the distance between us and grabs my hand.

• Run away. no variables
  
• Why? no variables
  
• What the ♥♥♥♥, Kanae? kanae_points: +1/17

Originally posted by Marie:

Can you ever forgive me?

• No. no variables
  
• Yes. marie_forgive: true

If you allowed your mom into your life which needs mom_points at 3 or more, then you get the good end with your mom.

Originally posted by Haru:

My voice dies in my throat as Kanae presses his lips to mine.

• Push him away hard. push_kanae_away: True
  
• Let him yandere += 1, it's bad if you select this

Originally posted by Haru:

Would that really be so bad?

• No.. yandere += 1, it's bad if you select this
  
• Yes. no variables

Originally posted by Haru:

...

• Give her Kanae's address give_kanae_address: True, you are giving the address to a child abuser, child rapist, proceed to bad end two
  
• Don't give her the address no variables

Originally posted by Haru:

He lets go of my hand. His fingers, gentle now, brush my cheek. They trace a line along my jaw, my skin hot in their wake.

• Let him kiss you. yandere += 1, it's bad if you select this
  
• Push him away. no variables

Originally posted by Demon Woman:

And I know how much you love me, too. You came back, after all...

• Stay hidden. You led someone to his childhood abuser and rapist, proceed to bad end three and then left him there
  
• Do something. no variables

Originally posted by Haru:

Kanae lowers his head, his face inches away from mine.

• Kiss him. You allow the cycle of abuse to continue for Haru, proceed to bad end four.
  
• Stop him. (Only selectable if you stopped taking his affection when he regressed) no variables

Originally posted by Haru:

This is Kanae. He's, uh, my...

• Friend. no variables
  
• Boyfriend. soichiro_boyfriend: true

Originally posted by Haru:

...

• Don't show them the CD. no variables
  
• Show them the CD. show_cd: true

Route-Wide Important Trigger Warnings and Major Outright Spoilers for Soichiro Path:
Suicide and suicidality as core plot elements both past and dependent on player choices, unintentional and well-meaning but invasive violation of privacy, past death of loved one, deep survivor's guilt, deep internalized codependency issues, generational gap, internalized homophobia, emotional infidelity in form of concealed internalized homophobia and denial, framing of sexuality as "a phase", consent and conflict of interest issues for a student and a professor engaging in a relationship, lashing out of suicidal persons, possibility of major character suicide, many allusions to suicide, possibility of indirect but concrete portrayal of suicide: overdose, possible unfortunate "Love Heals All" minimization of suicidal thoughts and behavior.

If earlier in the game, you helped everyone in need fight_for_kanae: true, defend_shinya: true, help_jin: true then you get closer to his good ending soichiro_cake: true.

Originally posted by Soichiro:

So, uh, how was Advanced Psychology? Did you like it?

• Lie. lie: true, counts against good end
  
• Tell the truth. soichiro_points: +1/5

Originally posted by Haru:

I hope I'm not embarrassing him.

• I'm bored. Let's go somewhere else. anna_shop: true, counts against good end
  
• Let's play a game. anna_shop: false, game: true, soichiro_points: +1/6

Originally posted by Haru:

... (Only if you Tell the truth at the flea market.)

• I give them a year. no variables
  
• "Were you thinking about their wedding night? no variables
  
• I hope they'll be happy. soichiro_points: +1/8

Originally posted by Haru:

Sure, I'll help.

• I'm free all day. free: true, counts against good end
  
• But only for a couple of hours. free: true, soichiro_points: +1/9

Originally posted by Haru:

How much cayenne pepper was it again? (Only if you helped the girls But only for a couple of hours.)

• A handful. pick upper path twice no variables and also hilarious to imagine
  
• A tablespoon. no variables
  
• A pinch. pick lower path twice cooking: +1/1

Originally posted by Haru:

How long should we fry them? (Only if you helped the girls But only for a couple of hours.)

• 10 minutes on the right side. this could actually work iirc so it really should have +1 cooking, but it does not
  
• 10 minutes on each side. pick upper path twice no variables and funny
  
• 5 minutes on each side. cooking: +1/2

If upper path or lower path chosen twice, then soichiro_points: +1/10

Sidenote: the writer clearly cooks, to know how to get it just right and how to get it hilariously wrong.

Originally posted by Haru:

... (Only if you defended Shinya during common route.)

• Fine. no variables
  
• Remember how I helped you that one time? no change

Originally posted by Haru:

And there's no better bonding tool than a couple of weird-ass questions. (Only if you stuck up for everyone during common route.)

• Do you believe in life after death? no variables
  
• If you had a superpower, what would it be? no variables
  
• If you were convicted of a crime, how would you adapt in prison? no variables

Originally posted by Haru:

We continue our meal in silence.

• Soichiro and you don't suit each other. no variables
  
• "Do you think Soichiro even likes you? no variables
  
• Do you love Soichiro? does_reiko_love_soichiro: true

Originally posted by Reiko:

You just have to pick dare.

• Don't pick dare. no variables
  
• Pick dare. no variables but next choice possible

Originally posted by Haru:

Fine.

• Kiss Reiko. no variables
  
• Kiss Soichiro. soichiro_points: +1/11

Originally posted by Soichiro:

Besides, even if Reiko was, uh, different, why would you want to hang out with your teachers? You probably have so many friends your own age already.

• I like hanging out with you, Soichiro. soichiro_points: +1/12
  
• Yeah, I guess you're right. no variables

Originally posted by Soichiro:

I'm sorry...

• Yeah. You should be. no variables
  
• Don't be. It was clearly Reiko's fault. no variables
  
• It's not your fault. soichiro_points: +1/13

For the names for the TRPG session, you can actually leave it blank to get the developer's default, but I suggest providing your own fairy and troll names.

Originally posted by Soichiro:

I... I am sorry, (name of fairy). I'm trying not to succumb, but she's too powerful. My magic is fading... My strength... half of it is gone...

• Help the siren kill Soichiro. no variables
  
• Abandon Soichiro and win the game. no variables
  
• Save Soichiro from the siren. soichiro_points: +1/14

Originally posted by Soichiro:

Yes?

• I don't want Reiko to move in. no variables
  
• Reiko should move in. no variables
  
• What do you want to do? soichiro_want: true, soichiro_points: +1/13

Originally posted by Haru:

I wonder if she was as beautiful as Reiko.

• Leave it be. no variables
  
• Flip the frame. frame_flip: true

Originally posted by Haru:

There's a river nearby...

• Throw it into the water. throw_water: true, go to first bad end
  
• Don't throw it into the water. no variables

If you allowed your mom into your life which needs mom_points at 3 or more, then you get the good end with your mom.

Originally posted by Haru:

He wrings the cloth and presses it to my knee. The blood has dried already, so it needs a bit of force to come off, but it doesn't really hurt.

• Practice your zen. no variables
  
• Look at his hands. no variables, leads to next choice

Originally posted by Haru:

He takes my other leg now, and I see it twitch under his touch. (Only if you Look at his hands.)

• Practice your zen before it's too late. no variables
  
• Smell him. smell_soichiro: true

Originally posted by Haru:

Soichiro...

• You shouldn't read it. no variables, counts against good end
  
• You should read it. soichiro_read: true, soichiro_points: +1/14

Originally posted by Haru:

I wish I knew what to say. I wish there was a way to make him feel better.

• Maybe we can go somewhere today? no variables
  
• Can you tell me more about her? soichiro_points: +1/15

Originally posted by Haru:

Soichiro... (Only if you ask if he Can tell you more about her.)

• Ask about his wife's depression. soichiro_points: +1/15
  
• Don't ask. no variables

mom_points will be referenced here.

If way earlier in the game, you didn't make fun of Soichiro make_fun_of_soichiro: false then you get closer to his good ending no_suicide: +1/1.

If way earlier in the game, you were honest about the first meal he gave you honest_soichiro_food: true then you get closer to his good ending no_suicide: +1/2.

If earlier in the route, you were cool about the flea market anna_shop: false then you get closer to his good ending no_suicide: +1/3.

If earlier in the route, you only helped the girls for a few hours free: false then you get closer to his good ending no_suicide: +1/4.

If earlier in the route, you only helped the girls for a few hours and the food was either good or a total disaster cooking: 2 or cooking: 0 then you get closer to his good ending no_suicide: +1/5.

If earlier in the route, you didn't lie about how classes went lie: true then you get closer to his good ending no_suicide: +1/6.

If earlier in the route, you trusted him enough to tell him to read the journal lie: true then you get closer to his good ending no_suicide: +1/7.

Originally posted by Soichiro:

But I want to live, and that won't change

• Ask him why he tried to kill himself go straight to the worst ending in this game
  
• It will be okay. no change

Originally posted by Haru:

This is Soichiro Hayashi. He's, uh, my...

• Friend. no variables
  
• Boyfriend. soichiro_boyfriend: true

Originally posted by Haru:

...

• Don't show them the CD. no variables
  
• Show them the CD. show_cd: true

Route-Wide Important Trigger Warnings and Major Outright Spoilers for Shinya Path:
Initial argumentative dynamic, parent with unreachable standards: father, overbearing parent: father, homophobic parent: father, child abuse, past dead parent: mother, controlling parent, anxiety fueled anger, poor childhood socialization being held at gunpoint, dirty office politics

Originally posted by Shinya:

Salvador Dali.

• Cool. no variables
  
• Was he allowed? shinya_points: +1/4
  
• Seriously? Why the hell would you choose him? no variables

Originally posted by Shinya:

He was an exception. It was the teacher's preference. (Only if you ask Why do you like him.)

• Why do you like him? shinya_points: +1/5
  
• Oh, I see. You're a teacher's pet. no variables
  
• The teacher is unreasonable. no variables

Originally posted by Shinya:

It's not like I wanted to exchange friendship bracelets. (Only if you ask why Was he allowed.)

• Mention Dali's ocelot. no variables
  
• Talk about Dali's anxiety. shinya_points: +1/6
  
• Bring up Dali's antics. no variables

Originally posted by Shinya:

...

• The signature. no variables
  
• The frame front. no variables
  
• The back. shinya_points: +1/7

Originally posted by Haru:

Still, I didn't expect him to let me choose. This one will decide what grade we get. (Only if you've picked the choices for the route perfectly at 7 shinya_points)

• I'm sure of myself. shinya_points: +1/8
  
• I'm too scared to risk it. no variables

There's a scene fragment here that never plays because of a coding error, as it requires 9 shinya_points and they didn't add shinya_points to the first multiple choice involving the store, but it doesn't affect your ability to get the good end.

If you've been nice to the girls girls_points at 2 or more, there's an entire scene here involving them.

Originally posted by Haru:

I glare at him without much bite. I'm too tired.

• Tell Shinya how they're treating you. no variables, this is the only route where honesty hurts
  
• Don't say anything. day_7_shinya_dont_complain: true, shinya_points: +1/9, will enable another gain later

Originally posted by Haru:

... (Only if you defended Shinya during common route.)

• Fine. no variables
  
• Remember how I helped you that one time? no change

Originally posted by Haru:

And there's no better bonding tool than a couple of weird-ass questions. (Only if you stuck up for everyone during common route.)

• Do you believe in life after death? no variables
  
• If you had a superpower, what would it be? no variables
  
• If you were convicted of a crime, how would you adapt in prison? no variables

Originally posted by Matsun:

If you think that he'd lift a finger to help you-

• Shinya is my friend. no variables, this is the only route where honesty hurts
  
• Stay silent. day_7_shinya_dont_complain determines which version you get

Originally posted by Shinya:

Before that, he made sure I knew how the company operated.

• Gee, how thoughtful. no variables
  
• Did you have fun there? no variables
  
• Have you always wanted to work for your dad? shinya_recalls_mom: true, shinya_points: +1/10

If you've known your art and have been patient but firm with Shinya at 9 shinya_points or more and shinya_recalls_mom: true, then he paints his mother here shinya_paints_mom, signalling progress towards good route.

Originally posted by Haru:

I get it. You dad doesn't like me. He made it clear the first time we met.

• Have you ever been afraid of your dad? shinya_haru_dad: true, shinya_points: +1/11
  
• He seemed like a cold bastard. no variables
  
• Why do you let him treat you that way? no variables

Originally posted by Haru:

...

• Tell the truth. tanaka_truth: true, important for good end
  
• Lie. no variables

If you allowed your mom into your life which needs mom_points at 3 or more, then you get the good end with your mom.

Originally posted by Haru:

In case you haven't noticed, Shinya works for me. What makes you think his word has power over mine?

• Stay silent. no variables
  
• The law. shinya_points: +1/12
  
• Beg to stay. no variables

If you've known your art and have been patient but firm with Shinya at 10 shinya_points or more, then proceed with with good ending, otherwise go to first bad ending.

Originally posted by Haru:

Can I really go through with this? (Only if you told Tanaka the truth.)

• No. no variables, proceed to second bad end
  
• The law. shinya_points: +1/13

Originally posted by Haru:

Oh, come on.

• Tell me about your mom. What was she like? no variables, end talks early which eventually leads to bad end
  
• Was it difficult growing up without a mom? no variables, end talks early which eventually leads to bad end
  
• At least tell me why you want to graduate early. shinya_points: +1/14

Originally posted by Haru:

Everything makes sense now. (Only if you asked to Tell me about your mom.

• Was your father okay with you studying art? shinya_points: +1/16
  
• It seems like your mom and dad hated each other. But why? no variables, end talks early which eventually leads to bad end
  
• You must've been devastated when she died. no variables, end talks early which eventually leads to bad end

Originally posted by Haru:

Fulfilling his expectations is the only way I can repay him. (Only if you asked Was your father okay with you studying art.

• He was just grooming you to take over the company. It's practically child abuse. no variables, end talks early which eventually leads to bad end
  
• What about your feelings? Has he said he loves you even once? no variables, end talks early which eventually leads to bad end
  
• Don't say anything. shinya_points: +1/17

Originally posted by Haru:

He smirks, clearly pleased with himself.

• Tell him about yourself. shinya_points: +1/17
  
• Don't tell him. no variables, end talks early which eventually leads to bad end

If you've known your art and have been patient but firm with Shinya at 15 shinya_points or more, then proceed with with good ending, otherwise go to bad ending.

Originally posted by Haru:

I see. You'll pay me to disappear from Shinya's life.

• Take the money. take_money: true, bad ending
  
• Don't take the money. take_money: false

Originally posted by Haru:

I bet the other ways involve duct tape, sharp objects, and police investigations afterwards.

• Take the money. bad ending
  
• You can shove your money where the sun doesn't shine. bad ending
  
• What is Shinya to you? no variables, proceed

Originally posted by Shinya's Dad:

...s.

• You abused him as a child. bad ending
  
• Your wife would be ashamed of you. bad ending
  
• You made him expect the worst of people. no variables, proceed

Originally posted by Haru:

He's clearly not used to people talking to him in this way. I bet the last person who tried didn't live to tell the tale.

• Does it feel good to have so much control over someone? no variables, proceed
  
• Don't you want Shinya to be happy? bad ending
  
• Is this what his mom would want for him? bad ending

Originally posted by Haru:

He stops abruptly and stares at me like he's just seen a ghost.

• Be silent. bad ending
  
• Like his mom? bad ending
  
• Show him the picture of Shinya's mom. (Only if you finished talking with Shinya earlier and he gave you the picture.) no variables, proceed

Originally posted by Haru:

Why do I feel sorry for him?

• Go back. go_back_mr_kurone: true, best ending
  
• Leave. lukewarm ending

Originally posted by Haru:

This is Shinya Kurone. He's, uh, my...

• Friend. no variables
  
• Boyfriend. soichiro_boyfriend: true

Originally posted by Haru:

...

• Show them the CD. show_cd: true
  
• Don't show them the CD. no variables

Route-Wide Important Trigger Warnings and Major Outright Spoilers for Jin Path:
Homophobic family, homophobic language, isolation and ostracism of gay person, parentification of sibling, codependency issues, past parent death, survivor's guilt over parent's death, death from drunk driver, drunk driving accident, drowning accident, possible sibling death

It has fewer player choices than the other routes but is not shorter.

Originally posted by Ayami:

I need to find her a home.

• It's so cute! no variables
  
• Don't you want to keep her? sister_points: +1/1, jin_points: +1/4
  
• I don't like cats. no variables

Originally posted by Ayami:

I would, but... we don't have time to take care of it. We also can't really afford a pet...

• Well, good luck. no variables
  
• Can I help you search for a new owner? sister_points: +1/2, jin_points: +1/5

If you were nice to the girl girls_points: +1, classmates, they get a scene here.

Originally posted by Ayami:

There's no acting to it. All he does is help other people.

• Your brother is pretty cool, huh? jin_points: +1/6
  
• Your brother is kind of reckless. no variables
  
• Are you worried about your brother? sister_points: +1/3, jin_points: +1/6

Originally posted by Ayami:

Jin looks deflated to the point that it doesn't seem like he's going to fight back anymore.

• Stay out of it. no variables
  
• Stand by Jin. sister_points: +1, jin_points: +1/7

Originally posted by Haru:

... (Only if you defended Shinya during common route.)

• Fine. no variables
  
• Remember how I helped you that one time? no change

Originally posted by Haru:

And there's no better bonding tool than a couple of weird-ass questions. (Only if you stuck up for everyone during common route.)

• Do you believe in life after death? no variables
  
• If you had a superpower, what would it be? no variables
  
• If you were convicted of a crime, how would you adapt in prison? no variables

Ayumi will call you here if she trusts you sister_points at 2 or more.

If you allowed your mom into your life which needs mom_points at 3 or more, then you get the good end with your mom.

If you've defended Jin perfectly and taken interest in his sister jin_points at 4 or more, continue good route, otherwise go to bad end.

Originally posted by Ayami:

Then, he can take care of himself properly because he won't have to worry about me. Then, he won't get hurt like he did the other night.

• Maybe you should go live with your grandparents. no variables
  
• Do you really want to move out? sister_points: +1/4

If you've defended Jin perfectly and taken interest in his sister jin_points at 4 or more, continue good route, otherwise go to bad end.

Originally posted by Haru:

This is Jin and his little sister, Ayumi. He's, uh, my...

• Friend. no variables
  
• Boyfriend. Jin_boyfriend: true

Originally posted by Haru:

...

• Show them the CD. show_cd: true
  
• Don't show them the CD. no variables