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It's only when I hear the sounds of shuffling feet and supplies being put away that I realize that the lecture's over.script.rpy:18 · TranslateSay · start_915cb944

Professor Eileen's lectures are usually interesting, but today I just couldn't concentrate on it.script.rpy:20 · TranslateSay · start_d48fb984

I've had a lot of other thoughts on my mind...thoughts that culminate in a question.script.rpy:22 · TranslateSay · start_622654e3

It's a question that I've been meaning to ask a certain someone.script.rpy:24 · TranslateSay · start_5aee3489

When we come out of the university, I spot her right away.script.rpy:29 · TranslateSay · start_66c6d238

I've known Sylvie since we were kids. She's got a big heart and she's always been a good friend to me.script.rpy:34 · TranslateSay · start_1d44d9d7

But recently... I've felt that I want something more.script.rpy:36 · TranslateSay · start_1c8af99f

More than just talking, more than just walking home together when our classes end.script.rpy:38 · TranslateSay · start_17a1771f

As soon as she catches my eye, I decide...

• To ask her right away.
• To ask her later.

SylvieHi there! How was class?script.rpy:57 · TranslateSay · rightaway_cf214f74

MeGood...script.rpy:59 · TranslateSay · rightaway_f5f51c33

I can't bring myself to admit that it all went in one ear and out the other.script.rpy:61 · TranslateSay · rightaway_027fd9f0

MeAre you going home now? Wanna walk back with me?script.rpy:63 · TranslateSay · rightaway_1e626e6b

SylvieSure!script.rpy:65 · TranslateSay · rightaway_ed1dfb9d

After a short while, we reach the meadows just outside the neighborhood where we both live.script.rpy:70 · TranslateSay · rightaway_03faae39

It's a scenic view I've grown used to. Autumn is especially beautiful here.script.rpy:72 · TranslateSay · rightaway_b3b54d3c

When we were children, we played in these meadows a lot, so they're full of memories.script.rpy:74 · TranslateSay · rightaway_8f173bb5

MeHey... Umm...script.rpy:76 · TranslateSay · rightaway_aa84c954

She turns to me and smiles. She looks so welcoming that I feel my nervousness melt away.script.rpy:81 · TranslateSay · rightaway_79becbf8

I'll ask her...!script.rpy:83 · TranslateSay · rightaway_6a5d032c

MeUmmm... Will you...script.rpy:85 · TranslateSay · rightaway_29e68260

MeWill you be my artist for a visual novel?script.rpy:87 · TranslateSay · rightaway_6c267868

Silence.script.rpy:91 · TranslateSay · rightaway_16b8cb94

She looks so shocked that I begin to fear the worst. But then...script.rpy:93 · TranslateSay · rightaway_289664f3

Sure, but what's a "visual novel?"

• It's a videogame.
• It's an interactive book.

MeIt's a kind of videogame you can play on your computer or a console.script.rpy:110 · TranslateSay · game_65cca574

MeVisual novels tell a story with pictures and music.script.rpy:112 · TranslateSay · game_da120cd2

MeSometimes, you also get to make choices that affect the outcome of the story.script.rpy:114 · TranslateSay · game_0157c4d2

SylvieSo it's like those choose-your-adventure books?script.rpy:116 · TranslateSay · game_68b33461

MeExactly! I've got lots of different ideas that I think would work.script.rpy:118 · TranslateSay · game_fa834128

MeAnd I thought maybe you could help me...since I know how you like to draw.script.rpy:120 · TranslateSay · game_d9b28ade

MeIt'd be hard for me to make a visual novel alone.script.rpy:122 · TranslateSay · game_eaa56bc9

SylvieWell, sure! I can try. I just hope I don't disappoint you.script.rpy:126 · TranslateSay · game_9befd1bf

MeYou know you could never disappoint me, Sylvie.script.rpy:128 · TranslateSay · game_c788ae90

And so, we become a visual novel creating duo.script.rpy:164 · TranslateSay · marry_4509e340

Over the years, we make lots of games and have a lot of fun making them.script.rpy:169 · TranslateSay · marry_0f82ff7f

We take turns coming up with stories and characters and support each other to make some great games!script.rpy:175 · TranslateSay · marry_285256a1

And one day...script.rpy:177 · TranslateSay · marry_27260f18

SylvieHey...script.rpy:182 · TranslateSay · marry_bf690666

MeYes?script.rpy:184 · TranslateSay · marry_7a5c1899

SylvieWill you marry me?script.rpy:188 · TranslateSay · marry_3c154e68

MeWhat? Where did this come from?script.rpy:190 · TranslateSay · marry_8bcbc4b9

SylvieCome on, how long have we been dating?script.rpy:194 · TranslateSay · marry_f913278c

MeA while...script.rpy:196 · TranslateSay · marry_4ba892a0

SylvieThese last few years we've been making visual novels together, spending time together, helping each other...script.rpy:200 · TranslateSay · marry_39d7f0df

SylvieI've gotten to know you and care about you better than anyone else. And I think the same goes for you, right?script.rpy:202 · TranslateSay · marry_1516df50

MeSylvie...script.rpy:204 · TranslateSay · marry_3234b0ab

SylvieBut I know you're the indecisive type. If I held back, who knows when you'd propose?script.rpy:208 · TranslateSay · marry_8179b35b

SylvieSo will you marry me?script.rpy:212 · TranslateSay · marry_373937d9

MeOf course I will! I've actually been meaning to propose, honest!script.rpy:214 · TranslateSay · marry_857958dc

SylvieI know, I know.script.rpy:216 · TranslateSay · marry_81ed468b

MeI guess... I was too worried about timing. I wanted to ask the right question at the right time.script.rpy:218 · TranslateSay · marry_1c4ae954

SylvieYou worry too much. If only this were a visual novel and I could pick an option to give you more courage!script.rpy:222 · TranslateSay · marry_0db38565

We get married shortly after that.script.rpy:227 · TranslateSay · marry_ca27786f

Our visual novel duo lives on even after we're married...and I try my best to be more decisive.script.rpy:229 · TranslateSay · marry_621ed4fc

Together, we live happily ever after even now.script.rpy:231 · TranslateSay · marry_3c7f0bf0

{b}Good Ending{/b}.script.rpy:233 · TranslateSay · marry_2ad49007

It's only when I hear the sounds of shuffling feet and supplies being put away that I realize that the lecture's over.script.rpy:18 · TranslateSay · start_915cb944

Professor Eileen's lectures are usually interesting, but today I just couldn't concentrate on it.script.rpy:20 · TranslateSay · start_d48fb984

I've had a lot of other thoughts on my mind...thoughts that culminate in a question.script.rpy:22 · TranslateSay · start_622654e3

It's a question that I've been meaning to ask a certain someone.script.rpy:24 · TranslateSay · start_5aee3489

When we come out of the university, I spot her right away.script.rpy:29 · TranslateSay · start_66c6d238

I've known Sylvie since we were kids. She's got a big heart and she's always been a good friend to me.script.rpy:34 · TranslateSay · start_1d44d9d7

But recently... I've felt that I want something more.script.rpy:36 · TranslateSay · start_1c8af99f

More than just talking, more than just walking home together when our classes end.script.rpy:38 · TranslateSay · start_17a1771f

As soon as she catches my eye, I decide...

• To ask her right away.
• To ask her later.

I can't get up the nerve to ask right now. With a gulp, I decide to ask her later.script.rpy:239 · TranslateSay · later_3c679c17

But I'm an indecisive person.script.rpy:244 · TranslateSay · later_a77741b6

I couldn't ask her that day and I end up never being able to ask her.script.rpy:246 · TranslateSay · later_982e14b6

I guess I'll never know the answer to my question now...script.rpy:248 · TranslateSay · later_f0f9a061

{b}Bad Ending{/b}.script.rpy:250 · TranslateSay · later_f5219ac2

It's only when I hear the sounds of shuffling feet and supplies being put away that I realize that the lecture's over.script.rpy:18 · TranslateSay · start_915cb944

Professor Eileen's lectures are usually interesting, but today I just couldn't concentrate on it.script.rpy:20 · TranslateSay · start_d48fb984

I've had a lot of other thoughts on my mind...thoughts that culminate in a question.script.rpy:22 · TranslateSay · start_622654e3

It's a question that I've been meaning to ask a certain someone.script.rpy:24 · TranslateSay · start_5aee3489

When we come out of the university, I spot her right away.script.rpy:29 · TranslateSay · start_66c6d238

I've known Sylvie since we were kids. She's got a big heart and she's always been a good friend to me.script.rpy:34 · TranslateSay · start_1d44d9d7

But recently... I've felt that I want something more.script.rpy:36 · TranslateSay · start_1c8af99f

More than just talking, more than just walking home together when our classes end.script.rpy:38 · TranslateSay · start_17a1771f

As soon as she catches my eye, I decide...

• To ask her right away.
• To ask her later.

SylvieHi there! How was class?script.rpy:57 · TranslateSay · rightaway_cf214f74

MeGood...script.rpy:59 · TranslateSay · rightaway_f5f51c33

I can't bring myself to admit that it all went in one ear and out the other.script.rpy:61 · TranslateSay · rightaway_027fd9f0

MeAre you going home now? Wanna walk back with me?script.rpy:63 · TranslateSay · rightaway_1e626e6b

SylvieSure!script.rpy:65 · TranslateSay · rightaway_ed1dfb9d

After a short while, we reach the meadows just outside the neighborhood where we both live.script.rpy:70 · TranslateSay · rightaway_03faae39

It's a scenic view I've grown used to. Autumn is especially beautiful here.script.rpy:72 · TranslateSay · rightaway_b3b54d3c

When we were children, we played in these meadows a lot, so they're full of memories.script.rpy:74 · TranslateSay · rightaway_8f173bb5

MeHey... Umm...script.rpy:76 · TranslateSay · rightaway_aa84c954

She turns to me and smiles. She looks so welcoming that I feel my nervousness melt away.script.rpy:81 · TranslateSay · rightaway_79becbf8

I'll ask her...!script.rpy:83 · TranslateSay · rightaway_6a5d032c

MeUmmm... Will you...script.rpy:85 · TranslateSay · rightaway_29e68260

MeWill you be my artist for a visual novel?script.rpy:87 · TranslateSay · rightaway_6c267868

Silence.script.rpy:91 · TranslateSay · rightaway_16b8cb94

She looks so shocked that I begin to fear the worst. But then...script.rpy:93 · TranslateSay · rightaway_289664f3

Sure, but what's a "visual novel?"

• It's a videogame.
• It's an interactive book.

MeIt's like an interactive book that you can read on a computer or a console.script.rpy:137 · TranslateSay · book_4221b3bd

SylvieInteractive?script.rpy:141 · TranslateSay · book_4cfd8044

MeYou can make choices that lead to different events and endings in the story.script.rpy:143 · TranslateSay · book_b9c732c8

SylvieSo where does the "visual" part come in?script.rpy:145 · TranslateSay · book_1c7ac61a

MeVisual novels have pictures and even music, sound effects, and sometimes voice acting to go along with the text.script.rpy:147 · TranslateSay · book_763f25a8

SylvieI see! That certainly sounds like fun. I actually used to make webcomics way back when, so I've got lots of story ideas.script.rpy:151 · TranslateSay · book_2277f2aa

MeThat's great! So...would you be interested in working with me as an artist?script.rpy:153 · TranslateSay · book_ccd3e9b0

SylvieI'd love to!script.rpy:155 · TranslateSay · book_e325967b

And so, we become a visual novel creating duo.script.rpy:164 · TranslateSay · marry_4509e340

Over the years, we make lots of games and have a lot of fun making them.script.rpy:169 · TranslateSay · marry_0f82ff7f

Our first game is based on one of Sylvie's ideas, but afterwards I get to come up with stories of my own, too.script.rpy:173 · TranslateSay · marry_08e24a18

We take turns coming up with stories and characters and support each other to make some great games!script.rpy:175 · TranslateSay · marry_285256a1

And one day...script.rpy:177 · TranslateSay · marry_27260f18

SylvieHey...script.rpy:182 · TranslateSay · marry_bf690666

MeYes?script.rpy:184 · TranslateSay · marry_7a5c1899

SylvieWill you marry me?script.rpy:188 · TranslateSay · marry_3c154e68

MeWhat? Where did this come from?script.rpy:190 · TranslateSay · marry_8bcbc4b9

SylvieCome on, how long have we been dating?script.rpy:194 · TranslateSay · marry_f913278c

MeA while...script.rpy:196 · TranslateSay · marry_4ba892a0

SylvieThese last few years we've been making visual novels together, spending time together, helping each other...script.rpy:200 · TranslateSay · marry_39d7f0df

SylvieI've gotten to know you and care about you better than anyone else. And I think the same goes for you, right?script.rpy:202 · TranslateSay · marry_1516df50

MeSylvie...script.rpy:204 · TranslateSay · marry_3234b0ab

SylvieBut I know you're the indecisive type. If I held back, who knows when you'd propose?script.rpy:208 · TranslateSay · marry_8179b35b

SylvieSo will you marry me?script.rpy:212 · TranslateSay · marry_373937d9

MeOf course I will! I've actually been meaning to propose, honest!script.rpy:214 · TranslateSay · marry_857958dc

SylvieI know, I know.script.rpy:216 · TranslateSay · marry_81ed468b

MeI guess... I was too worried about timing. I wanted to ask the right question at the right time.script.rpy:218 · TranslateSay · marry_1c4ae954

SylvieYou worry too much. If only this were a visual novel and I could pick an option to give you more courage!script.rpy:222 · TranslateSay · marry_0db38565

We get married shortly after that.script.rpy:227 · TranslateSay · marry_ca27786f

Our visual novel duo lives on even after we're married...and I try my best to be more decisive.script.rpy:229 · TranslateSay · marry_621ed4fc

Together, we live happily ever after even now.script.rpy:231 · TranslateSay · marry_3c7f0bf0

{b}Good Ending{/b}.script.rpy:233 · TranslateSay · marry_2ad49007