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dojizerker for transcribing Hinako's Take and Ronaldo's Take!

Yamato & Io

[Nagata-cho - Tokyo Branch] [6:30] (mandatory at 9:30)
You find Io speaking to Yamato...

Yamato: Ah, yes. Nitta, was it...? What do you want?

Io: Er... I-I wanted to ask you something... Why did you, um...

Yamato: ...I've seen this for some time now.
Yamato: You are wise and open-minded, but poor at relationships. It's a noticeable defect.

Io: Oh... right. I'm sorry... I'll try to keep that in mind.

Yamato: So long as you understand. Now, what do you want? Keep it brief, please.

Io: Um... well... why did you say those things you knew would cause a schism...?

Yamato: Ah, my speech about the merit system. A schism... Hahaha! How very amusing.

Io: Wh-What's so funny? You hide things from people... Make them angry... How is that amusing!?

Yamato: Silence, girl. It is not required that you understand. Think what you will.

Io: Why do you say those things? If you were just nicer, people might be more understanding...

Yamato: Oh, I don't doubt it. That is how the world rotted.

Io: What...!? Rotted!?

Yamato: Nitta... You must be quite happy with the status quo, I assume.
Yamato: All reasonable assertions and sincere endeavors run afoul of the barrier of self-interest.
Yamato: No one takes the long view. Any civility is only to prevent the loss of social benefits.
Yamato: They are worthless! The dregs rise up while the worthy are curshed underfoot!
Yamato: What meaning is there to your existence in such a world!?
Yamato: To be a true leader, one must jettison the past that's built up like so much sludge...!
Yamato: If no one else will do it, I'll fight to the bitter end, even if I stand alone!

Io: ...Ah...!
Io: E-Excuse me!

Io leaves...

Yamato: Now then... You're there, aren't you, Hiro?

> Aww, you figured it out.

Yamato: Hahaha... Look who's talking. You knew that I noticed your presence, didn't you?

> I'm not here!

Yamato: *sigh* How flippant you can be. You knew that I noticed your presence, didn't you?

> Don't make Io cry.

Yamato: My... was that one yours? Pardon me for saying so, but she seems to lack discipline.

Yamato: But I can see they have begun to consider. Now then... what conclusions will they reach?

> Same goes for Ronaldo.

Yamato: That fool in Nagoya? He is trivial. If he gets in my way, I'll crush him. That is all.

> It'll vary, I think.

Yamato: Indeed it will. But no matter what anyone thinks, I will not waver from this path.

Yamato: No matter how desperately they struggle, only one world can be made... Only one is worthy.
Yamato: If those dregs who waste time propping each other up cannot agree to my merit system...
Yamato: Then I will gladly sacrifice every last one for my ideal.
Yamato: Hiro... I do respect you. I won't force you, but I hope you consider this carefully.

Yamato gracefully salutes before leaving...

Joe & Makoto

[Tokyo Station - Central Exit] [6:30]
You find Joe and Makoto talking about something...

Joe: So like I said, you didn't know anything about what Yamato was up to, right?

Makoto: N-No, but I followed my own beliefs, and...!

Joe: There you go again. It's okay to blame stuff on other people sometimes, you know?

Makoto: But...! The things I did to you all...

Joe: Sure, yeah, whatever. Young man, you must face towards the future!

Makoto: ...Thank you, Akie. Although I'm not a man.

Joe: Hahaha... Uhhhh, so, anyway. What're you gonna do, Makoto?

Makoto: Hm...? What do you mean?

Joe: We know what Yamato wants and we know what shape the world's in. So what're you gonna do?

Makoto: That's...

Joe: Do you keep bowing to that guy and go to Polaris to set up this merit system...
Joe: Or do you say, "Hell with this!" and leave JP's to support a different choice?

Makoto: ......
Makoto: ...I know corruptiong and other evils could be done away with in the world Yamato wants.
Makoto: But... is it right to bring about a society where the weak are oppressed...?

Joe: ...You're not gonna break ties with JP's. Are you?

Makoto: I...! Wh-What are you...?

Joe: You owe them, right? Can you betray them so easy? Nah, you don't strike me as the type.

Makoto: And you? What will you do...? Do you have any intention of coming with JP's?

Joe: Me...? Hmm, you know how flaky I am. I'd be the first to go in a merit system.

Makoto: That's noe true, Akie. You're brilliant enough and--

Joe: Nah, it's okay. I get it. But to be serious for a sec.
Joe: If we could really make a world where everyone was equal and helped each other...
Joe: Haha, does that sound like a pipe dream? Maybe. There'd be no reward for doing your best.

Makoto: Egalitarianism... Do you plan to side with Ronaldo?

Joe: I don't know yet. Who can say? Haha...

Makoto: I agree that helping out your fellow man is wonderful. But is that the path to peace?
Makoto: You'll never excel, nor will you be appreciated as you act selflessly for others' sakes.

Joe: Yeah, that's the thing. You got a point there... There's problems with it too, right?

Makoto: Yes... You'll see people be dependent on society and living off the hard work of others.
Makoto: Even in this world, before the disaster, the rising number of such people was a problem.
Makoto: I don't believe those who take no responsibility for their lives have the right to live.

Joe: Hahaha, pretty harsh, Mako! Eh, I can't deny it. So... what to do...

Makoto: ...I didn't see you there, Kageyama.

Makoto and Joe notice you...

Joe: Ahh, Hiro. Well, everyone has a different opinion... Hahaha.

Joe leaves...

Makoto: Kageyama... This really isn't easy for me...

> What isn't?

Makoto: Asserting one's beliefs. Even Akie, who's fought with us all this time, has qualms...

> Yeah.

Makoto: Even Akie, who's fought with us all this time, has qualms about our approach...

Makoto: And not just him. It seems there are other Ronaldo sympathizers amongst us.
Makoto: At this rate... discord between those of different beliefs will be unavoidable.
Makoto: If that happens... Will I be able to fight?
Makoto: Ronaldo and the rioters are opposed to JP's, but that doesn't make them evil.
Makoto: To say nothing of potentially having to draw my weapon against former comrades...
Makoto: ...I'm sorry, Kageyama... I'd like to be alone for a while.

You say your farewells to Makoto before leaving...

Keita & Daichi

[Tennouji Station - Turnstile] [6:30]
You find Keita and Daichi talking about something...

Daichi: ...Seriously!? You actually think that!?

Keita: Why not...? What's the problem with it?

Daichi: I mean... look at it! It's a merit system! If you can't contribue, you're out!

Keita: So... what's the problem? The useless ones SHOULD die. It's more natural anyway.

Daichi: Wha--! I can't believe I'm hearing this! No, Keita! Bad!

Keita: ...I don't got time for this. Wait... You're worried you'll be cut off, aren't you?

Daichi: Wha...!? No way, haha! L-Like that'd happen... I'm great at what I do!

Keita: Oh yeah? Then there's no problem. We're done here.

Daichi: That's not what I meant...! Isn't there some solution where everyone gets along!?
Daichi: There has to be another way besides all this arguing! After all we've been through!

Keita: ...You're giving me the creeps, moron. Stuff like that isn't an option.
Keita: I'm warning you, dude. You say you don't wanna fight while not telling anyone your idea...
Keita: You keep going on like that without choosing sides, you're gonna get left out in the cold.
Keita: One or the other, Daichi. If you're a man, make up your damn mind already.

Keita leaves...

Daichi: Uh, wait...! Keita... Aww. Haha, hey, Hiro...

> Yo.

Daichi: Heh... Yo. Man, I've really done it now... Keita won't even listen to me.

> Looks like you got dumped.

Daichi: Hahaha, kind of. Man, I've really done it now... Keita won't even listen to me.

Daichi: Ever since Yamato brought up that crazy merit system, everyone's been acting weird...
Daichi: ...It's gonna come down to the ones who stand with Yamato and the ones who don't.
Daichi: The world's gone to hell and now the survivors are taking sides... It's depressing.

> You're right.

Daichi: Hmm... I wonder what everyone really thinks...

> I don't care much.

Daichi: What...!? Y-You don't? Man, I think Yamato is starting to rub off on you...

Daichi: ...I'm not on either side. Yamato and Ronaldo are both too extreme. I can't keep up.
Daichi: But... Well, you heard Keita. Where does that leave me? As everyone's enemy...?
Daichi: *sigh* How did this happen? I can't beleive we actually have to worry about this...
Daichi: I miss last week, when our biggest problem was stuff like our entrance exams...
Daichi: ...Well, anyway, this isn't the time to get all depressed. I gotta do something...!
Daichi: Like... if I could get them all to agree on one opinion... I gotta think of a good one!

You say your farewells to Daichi before leaving...

Hinako & Otome

[Shinsekai - Osaka Main Branch] [6:30]
You find Hinako and Otome talking about something...

Hinako: Ugh, I'm so pissed. Seriously, that Yamato guy...!

Otome: Hmm, well, I guess that's a normal reaction...

Hinako: C'mon, you know it is! Ronaldo and Yamato both... Why can't men ever give an inch!?
Hinako: Now's not the time for a big philosophical argument about merit and equality!
Hinako: Oppressing the weak and lazing through life are both wrong! We need a better way...

Ootme: Mm, maybe so. But... wouldn't it be nice if everyone was equal, like Ronaldo wants?

Hinako: What!? Are you serious with that stuff, Otome? It wouldn't be good at all.

Otome: But wouldn't everyone be happy? I'd work for you, and you'd do the same for me...
Otome: Wouldn't that make the world a kinder place...?

Hinako: But... it couldn't happen. You know I'd risk my life for you, but not for random strangers.

Otome: I see... You're right. Then again, forcing that on people wouldn't be right either...

Hinako: You see? That's why things can't go on like this! We gotta do something...!
Hinako: We're all friends, right!? Why do we have to lose our cool over this stuff!?
Hinako: Shouldn't friends work together to find a way through whatever comes up!?

Otome: Hmm... You may be right.
Otome: Oh, I should be getting back to work... See you later, Hina.

Otome leaves...

Hinako: Still... what should I do? At this rate...
Hinako: ...Oh, Hiro. Hey, what do you think we should do? No one agrees...
Hinako: We're going to wind up at each other's throats! We can't let that happen!

> Yeah.

Hinako: Yeah, you know!? We gotta find another way!

> Nothing you can do.

Hinako: Th-That's not true! There has to be a way that won't cause so much bad blood...!

Hinako: That black scar... The Void is swallowing up more and more of the world. We gotta hurry!

You say your farewells to Hinako before leaving...

[This event is mandatory.]

Jungo & Ronaldo

[Mei Station - Gold Clock] [9:30]
You find Jungo and Ronaldo talking about something...

Jungo: ......

Ronaldo: ...Say something! If you don't speak up, I can't figure out what you want.

Jungo: ...Have some of this. It's good.

Ronaldo: A chawanmushi... What is this? Some kind of message?

Jungo: No, it's good food. People are hungry, so they want to fight.

Ronaldo: Ha...! You brought this to stop me from fighting with Hotsuin?

Jungo: ...Yup.

Ronaldo: I understand what you're after. But... I can't do what you want me to.

Jungo: That's too bad. Why can't you be friends?

Ronaldo: Jungo, there's no getting around some things.
Ronaldo: There comes a time when you have to act, even if it costs your life. For me, that's now.
Ronaldo: Hotsuin wants a Darwinian world... Where the weak are under the strong's heel.
Ronaldo: But are humans such animals? I haven't lived this long to go along with that!
Ronaldo: We must be creatures who work hard for everyone, while the others work hard for us!
Ronaldo: And this moment, right now... Isn't this the time to voice that idea loud and clear!?
Ronaldo: Hell if I'm bowing down to Hotsuin... I won't let his merit system spoil my world!

Jungo: I... I don't wanna fight the guys.
Jungo: They're my friends. I don't think it's right.

Ronaldo: I won't demand that you agree with me. You have to follow the path you believe in.
Ronaldo: Jungo... Even if we meet on the battlefield, it'll never be personal.

Jungo: ...Okay. I'm sad, though.

Ronaldo: Oh... Hiro.

Ronaldo seems to have noticed you...

> Huh?

Ronaldo: Ha, no need to play dumb. You were eavesdropping, right?

> I heard.

Ronaldo: Ha, I thought so. That makes things easier.

Ronaldo: I will defeat JP's... even if it costs me my life.

> You'll really fight him?

Ronaldo: ...That's right. I'll never go along with a merit-driven society.

> Can you win against JP's?

Ronaldo: Of course I can. The number of people frustrated with JP's is going up all the time.

> To win equality for all?

Ronaldo: Ha, that's right. I think it's the only way for people to be truly happy.

Ronaldo: Hotsuin is strong... but unless measures are taken, light will never shine on this world!
Ronaldo: I will do everything in my power to bring about a world of true equality...!

> How will you do that?
> Do you know how?

Ronaldo: ...I'm not stupid enough to pick a fight I have no chance of winning. Daichi told me.
Ronaldo: You have to defeat all the Septentriones to open a path to Polaris, right?
Ronaldo: Then that's what I'll do. I must stop Hotsuin's insane plan... no matter what!

Ronaldo leaves, a determined expression on his face...

Fumi & Airi

[Hisaya Odori - Nagoya Branch] [6:30]
You find Fumi and Airi talking about something...

Airi: Whaaat!? But that makes no sence! It's totally wrong!

Fumi: ...Is it? Well, I don't care either way, really.

Airi: Think about it! He calls it a "merit system," but it's really just bullying the weak!
Airi: We can't let that happen! Bullying people is just...!

Fumi: ...You know I don't care. Why are you telling me this?

Airi: I-It's not like you're the only one I'm talking to... But it makes no sense!

Fumi: ...As I've said -- repeatedly -- I don't care.

Airi: Th... Then you don't care if he sets up his merit system!?

Fumi: Hmmmm... Yeah, I don't see the problem.

Airi: What!? How can you think that!? I don't believe this...!

Fumi: I've had it harder than you'd think. I was poor, so paying my tuition was tough. So--

Airi: But that's just it! Losing chances liek that becuase of circumstances is terrible...
Airi: Isn't it unfair that not everyone gets the same opportunities!?

Fumi: Hmm... But I think that's a superficial view of things.

Airi: Wha...!?

Fumi: Whining about not having the right chances or things being unfair is a loser's excuse.
Fumi: You'd be surprised what you can get if you true. Especially if you'd do anything to get it.
Fumi: I took steps to get what I wanted. Those who didn't were limtied from the start.

Airi: ......!

Fumi: Opportunities don't exist in a vacuum. If you can't get results, you're a failure.

Airi: What...!? Are you stupid or something? That's all wrong!
Airi: Everyone does their best in life! The ones who can and can't "get results" alike!
Airi: But you... You think they should be cast aside unless they can contribute!? No!
Airi: To trample over those people with the mottoe of "weak is worthless"... It's a crime!
Airi: I'm done here... Stupid Fumi!

[Airi leaves.]

Fumi: Hmm, I seem to have upset her. Oh? Hiro?

Fumi notices you...

Fumi: Want some tea? It's all I have, I'm afraid.

> It is?

Fumi: Hahaha, yes. I'm too focused on my work for anything else.

> Sure, I'd like some.

Fumi: All right. Give me a sec while I get the gas going for my burners...

> I'll pass.

Fumi: Is that so? Haha, too bad.

Fumi: Well... I'm sure you heard, but the Chief's views and Airi's are like oil and water.
Fumi: With no point of commonality, it's to be expected that they'll oppose each other.
Fumi: It may come down to there being no other way to make them listen through force...
Fumi: It's a harder method than I'd like, but there is a time factor to consider...

You leave Fumi to mutter to herself...

[The following events can only be taken if the one of the usual conversation partners is dead.]

Hinako's Take

[Shinsekai - Osaka Main Branch] [6:30]
[You can only take this event if Otome is dead in your playthrough.]

You find Hinako lost in thought...

Hinako: Ugh, it’s no good. That won’t work at all!

> What’s the matter?

Hinako: Hm? Oh, hey, Hiro! Great timing...

> Is there a problem?

Hinako: Hm? Oh, hey, Hiro! What’s up?

> It sure won’t.

{}{}{}

Hinako: I’ve been thinking a lot. You know, about how Yamato and Ronaldo say this and that.
Hinako: I dunno... Don’t the merit system and total equality seem like going too far?

> Yeah

Hinako: Yeah! I know you’d see! You’re what a man’s supposed to be like, Hiro!

> Do they?

Hinako: Whaaat? C’mon, Hiro. Think! Don’t you see that neither way makes any sense?

Hinako: Oppressing the weak and lazing through life are both wrong! We need a better way...

> You’re right.

Hinako: I know! Hmm... isn’t there something else...?

> There is no other way.

Hinako: Well, I know it won’t be easy, but if we give up, we’re sunk. Now’s the time to dig in...

Hinako: We’re all friends, right!? Why do we have to lose our cool over this stuff!?
Hinako: Shouldn’t friends work together to find a way through whatever comes up!?

> You think we can do that?

Hinako: It’s not a matter of whether we can or not. We have to try! That’s what’s important!

> You’re absolutely right.

Hinako: See, you understand! I knew you’d get it, Hiro!

Hinako: Either way, it can’t go on... I don’t want to see my friends fighting like this!
Hinako: That black scar... The Void is swallowing up more and more of the world. We gotta hurry!

You say your farewells to Hinako before leaving...

Ronaldo's Take

[Mei Station - Gold Clock] [6:30]
[You can only take this event if Jungo is dead during your playthrough.]

You find Ronaldo lost in thought…

> Are you all right?
> What are you doing here?

Ronaldo: ...Hiro. Ha... I was lost in thought there. Not my usual style, huh?
Ronaldo: I’ve decided... now is the time to stand against Yamato Hotsuin.
Ronaldo: There comes a time when you have to act, even if it costs your life. For me, that’s now.

> You don’t like his way?
> You prefer equality?

Ronaldo: Hotsuin wants a Darwinian world... Where the weak are under the strong’s heel.
Ronaldo: But are humans such animals? I haven't lived this long to go along with that!
Ronaldo: We must be creatures who work hard for everyone, while the others work hard for us!
Ronaldo: And this moment, right now... Isn't this the time to voice that idea loud and clear!?

> There are other ways.

Ronaldo: No! This is the only way! I’ve always thought... this world had to change!

> Why now?

Ronaldo: Now’s the only time. The world is falling apart... This is the time to change things!

Ronaldo: I will fight for the justice I love and for man’s dignity! I will bring about equality!