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by brythain
Sun Feb 01, 2015 8:58 am
Forum: Fan Fiction
Topic: After the Dream—Lilly's Arc/'Testament' (Complete)
Replies: 110
Views: 76148

Lilly: Testament2 (T +50)(up 20150201)

Being a transcription of some of the last writings of Lillian Alexandra Anderson Satou, penned in her own hand in the month of June in the Year of Our Lord 2074, and dedicated to the memory of old friends and the glory of God. The original documents may be found in the care of the archivist of the ...
by brythain
Sun Feb 01, 2015 7:56 am
Forum: Public Discussion
Topic: The problem with Shizune
Replies: 116
Views: 46295

Re: The problem with Shizune

The slogan on Shizune's route should be "Can you be a stylish accessory?" As I pointed out earlier, the expectation in an experience of this kind is for the player/reader to be the centre of attention. That the player/reader is not, in the sense of having his agency apparently thwarted at every tur...
by brythain
Sun Feb 01, 2015 6:20 am
Forum: Public Discussion
Topic: Random KS Discussion
Replies: 3060
Views: 642491

Re: Random KS Discussion

That is all. No real need for any mental gymnastics to get everything lined up properly. Och, aye... me, I ignore all that and just pick dates that are useful to me. Also, Hisao's birthday is 1 April because... it's appropriate. :D Reckon the doctor came in on his birthday, told him there was a cur...
by brythain
Sun Feb 01, 2015 5:25 am
Forum: Public Discussion
Topic: Random KS Discussion
Replies: 3060
Views: 642491

Re: Random KS Discussion

dewelar wrote:That is all. No real need for any mental gymnastics to get everything lined up properly.
Och, aye... me, I ignore all that and just pick dates that are useful to me. Also, Hisao's birthday is 1 April because... it's appropriate. :D
by brythain
Sun Feb 01, 2015 2:30 am
Forum: Public Discussion
Topic: Random KS Discussion
Replies: 3060
Views: 642491

Re: Random KS Discussion

I had thought Hisao gets his heart attack near the end of his second year, and starts at Yamaku at the start of his third year. In Iwanako's letter she talks about being in a third-year class, which supports this timeline (assuming he's in the same cohort as her). Well, then the Japanese school yea...
by brythain
Sat Jan 31, 2015 10:37 pm
Forum: Public Discussion
Topic: Random KS Discussion
Replies: 3060
Views: 642491

Re: Random KS Discussion

The problem with that is that it's very clearly stated that Emi had to repeat a year of school because of the accident and her susequent rehab, and that she is actually nineteen (after her birthday passes, of course) Perhaps she thinks Hisao is in the school year after her because this would be the...
by brythain
Sat Jan 31, 2015 6:33 am
Forum: Public Discussion
Topic: The problem with Shizune
Replies: 116
Views: 46295

Re: The problem with Shizune

When Hisao learns that he doesn't have to chase after her success, but that (in a very ironically atypical way to a Japanese) he's the one who will get her to be her best, they'll do well. :) It's a bit of both, really. While I agree that being complementary is the ideal, for these two it should be...
by brythain
Sat Jan 31, 2015 12:56 am
Forum: Public Discussion
Topic: The problem with Shizune
Replies: 116
Views: 46295

Re: The problem with Shizune

This is something like what I was thinking. Shizune will always be the leader and Hisao chasing after, which means Hisao will never really be her equal. As Socrates said, true love can only happen between equals. I don't think that's the case. The route shows that Shizune only discovers her deficie...
by brythain
Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:38 am
Forum: Public Discussion
Topic: Favourite artworks - reprise.
Replies: 4044
Views: 968319

Re: Favourite artworks - reprise.

SpunkySix wrote:Why is she so alarmed by her tea? Was it so hot she popped a 'gasm or something?
It's because of [THIS].
by brythain
Thu Jan 29, 2015 10:42 pm
Forum: Public Discussion
Topic: You have been playing too much KS when...
Replies: 2405
Views: 538975

Re: You have been playing too much KS when...

Charmant wrote:I'm contemplating creating a full-conversion Crusader Kings 2 mod...Katawa Kings 2.
In CK2, that's too easy. They all end up crippled. They have so many ways to end up... incapacitated in some way or other. What's difficult is keeping them hale and hearty!
by brythain
Thu Jan 29, 2015 11:58 am
Forum: Fan Fiction
Topic: After the Dream—Lilly's Arc/'Testament' (Complete)
Replies: 110
Views: 76148

Re: After the Dream—Lilly's Arc (Complete; Testament 2015012

It always makes me sad to read this, because Lilly feels so lonely and melancholic. Lilly neutral end, to me, is the worst ending. Emi's bad end is right there, maybe even equivalent, but...the relationship between Lilly and Hisao just falling apart like it does is fucking tragic. It might also be ...
by brythain
Thu Jan 29, 2015 7:40 am
Forum: Public Discussion
Topic: The Official KS Headcanon Thread
Replies: 2006
Views: 456153

Re: The Official KS Headcanon Thread

On a slight tangent, my headcannon is that Mutou is a childless husband and can find himself being quite protective of 3-3's students, becoming somewhat paternal towards them. He's known to cover for some of his student's bad behaviour and actively reminds 'his kids' that he always has an open door...
by brythain
Thu Jan 29, 2015 4:42 am
Forum: Fan Fiction
Topic: After the Dream—Lilly's Arc/'Testament' (Complete)
Replies: 110
Views: 76148

Re: After the Dream—Lilly's Arc (Complete; Testament 2015012

I...can't help but ponder how Lils managed to endure most of her high school years practically friendless without losing her sanity. Akira, and her uncle. Bowling sessions. Really. Look it up. :) Lils has always had a tendency to under-declare the facts. That's why the reasons for the 'bad ending' ...
by brythain
Thu Jan 29, 2015 1:27 am
Forum: Fan Fiction
Topic: After The Dream—MAIN INDEX (and secret Hisao arc)
Replies: 165
Views: 148451

Interlude (20150129)

"Hello, Lillian," I say politely, without turning my head. A feminine giggle sounds some distance to my left, terminated by a somewhat less feminine snort. "My dear author, I was wondering when you'd dig that document up. As far as I can tell, most people don't know it exists." "Well, looking at you...
by brythain
Thu Jan 29, 2015 1:12 am
Forum: Fan Fiction
Topic: After the Dream—Lilly's Arc/'Testament' (Complete)
Replies: 110
Views: 76148

Lilly: Testament1 (T +50)(up 20150129)

Editor's Note: You are looking at the first page of 'Testament', the brief autobiography of Lilly Satou, my friend for many years. It is a fascinating journey through her mind and perceptions, as well as an interesting historical document in its own right. I trust you will enjoy it for what it is. ...