Ren'Py Lessons in Love [v0.53.0] [Selebus]

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So excluding happy entities who tend to only be step above the background character/angel look, is Chiaki (Chika's mom who I was certain, until I double checked just now, was named Chise) the only character other than Sekai to get a unique model but not be a Main/Side girl? I feel like that's kind of weird. I'm kinda expecting her to become a thing eventually, probably when my much anticipated Chika breaking happens (one of the things I'm looking forward to the most in the 4 updates I haven't played yet are the Chika events because dear god do I just want her plot to actually move pas the single note she's been stuck on)

If you exclude Himawari (who also has an unique model but not be a Main/Side girl), then yes Chiaki is currently the only one background character that has this treatment iirc (not counting all the cross-over characters, including those from NiB). My guess is that Selly did make her model early but for the sole purpose of making her "first debut" in the form of a framed photo look authentic; she just ends up being useful again much later on for storytelling purposes. Because of this, it might not be able to prove that Selly does have future hardcore uses for Chiaki just because her model is uniquely available. But hey, her model is readily available for something horrible, so you might still guess it right in that regard.

Who were they talking about ?

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That's dev's petty jab at other devs who swim in the similar water, calling people copycats, sellouts, mimics, amongst other things. It's his way of jerking his ego off; don't worry about it as it has absolutely zero in-story value.

 

[shmurfer]

I really like Ayane and Niki but I also just can't see their stories progressing any further without Sensei progressing and that's walled behind Maya and I feel that road inevitably leads him to Maya. But Nu Maya didn't go through all the shit Maya Prime did so like Ayane said it doesn't feel like she deserves it. It's not just Ayane and Niki though, Rin and Io's dates and first kisses also felt lackluster and I don't think that was just because of the individual writing around those events.

Ah well, at least Ayane was great this patch. Both choosing Ayane for everything and goth Ayane were super great so I'm alright with this patch. Nu Maya is also growing on me but that still isn't enough to put her over Ayane or even Niki now. I wonder if I'd want Maya Prime back then? I feel like something that heavy would have to be the end of this route though.

You should like the next update then. Unless Sel just shits the bed with the writing, he's set Niki up to have a confrontation about Akira fucking his students next update. Half of the invite events in 0.47 had Niki there, including one where he fucks Sana while Niki is supposedly off camera in the shower, but then has a moment where there isn't a warm bath for Akira to use after his shower. This isn't a thing that normally happens in Japan, she was very likely watching them.

Of course Nu Maya isn't higher than Ayane or Niki yet, next update is going to be the first time you're really gonna interact with her. The other times was a Maya that wasn't listening, which stopped over 0.44 - 0.46. And she asked that her date ends with orgasms.
I think Maya Prime coming back at the end of Ch.4 is very likely, but I'm also thinking we're gonna have a reset at Halloween and this time it's not going to end Ch.4, otherwise the name of the chapter doesn't make sense.

P.s: Io date was peak. Considering all of her hangups, it went about as fantastically as it could have gone. I'm only sad that both red and green path had the same ending. Rins date was just a promoted dorm event.

 

[Hungnoxu]

I think everyone r being a little too harsh on Niki to judge who Akira loves more. She started really really late and has a huge disadvantages. While Ayane and Maya appeared from the beginning and later became a part of "End of the world" team. Three of them especially Maya and Akira spent alot time together to go through this "End of the world" thing, a special situation that no normal people could experience. So all of that give Maya Prime, Ayane, Akira have a special relationship together without the need of pre-amnesia memories.

For Niki, I kinda understand why everyone said shes gonna need full-memory Akira in order to be on par with Maya Prime. She doesnt experience the "End of the world" with Akira, guide him through it or anything special. Shes a real normal person at the end of the day, all she could do r being there for him, guide him through rough times and assure a safe place for him. Which is pretty much not that special compare to other girls. Shes only shine the moments past memories come back and Akira feel something click in his heart such as back when he first read Niki's letter or in "Glasswalker".

I still stand with my points, 16 events only for Niki and the first 6 probably only a set-up for Glasswalker. Sel r holding Niki back really hard at the moment. I just wish that Niki will have special memories with Akira at the current time same as Maya so that she wont rely on memories anymore. Because if all the memories come back to Akira, theres no "on par with Maya Prime", thats gonna be a huge sweep for Niki, mark my wordddssss.

Edit: oh I forgot, Akira push Niki away most of the times because shes too good for him and doesnt want her to suffer more because of him too.
And she also spend much less time with Akira than other students of him too. Shes an adult, has a job and apparently in the "side girl" section... Fuck

 

[Bingoogus]

Our little angel... that scene melted my wretched heart...

 

[Squalicorax]

If you exclude Himawari

I cannot belief I forgot Himawari. I love Himawari. I have to repent.

But the exceptions being Himawari, Sekai, and Chiaki I think really does make Chiaki stand out, even if it does happen to be what I believe TV Tropes would consider "Early Installment Weirdness." I think Selly would be silly not to take advantage of her having a model considering all the other dead family members running around at this point. I also just think it's funny she has a model and Rie, a living woman who arguably has a bigger narrative presence, does not. Get owned Rie

 

[zeroobliv]

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When I first saw this I couldn't help but laugh my ass off how ironic and petty this guy is considering he's copying things from other denpa games. He is no better than anyone else that wants to create these types of games.

 

[Detective Dc345]

I cannot belief I forgot Himawari. I love Himawari. I have to repent.

But the exceptions being Himawari, Sekai, and Chiaki I think really does make Chiaki stand out, even if it does happen to be what I believe TV Tropes would consider "Early Installment Weirdness." I think Selly would be silly not to take advantage of her having a model considering all the other dead family members running around at this point. I also just think it's funny she has a model and Rie, a living woman who arguably has a bigger narrative presence, does not. Get owned Rie

He doesn't want to play his hand too early. My theory is Rie Rokuhara is the hot mom and Sel is purposely hiding her from us. Two Rokuharas is not enough, we need three or four in game.

 

[Visqueza]

There is most likely an answer for this but I'm not going through 2775 pages... 215 days have past and it says the world is broken... what do I even do now lol!
Edit: 10 points with god and you can return back to school on a sunday

 

[shmurfer]

There is most likely an answer for this but I'm not going through 2775 pages... 215 days have past and it says the world is broken... what do I even do now lol!
Edit: 10 points with god and you can return back to school on a sunday

You should get the guide mod and read the puzzle guide. Might have already missed events though.

 

[Hario1225]

go for a third kid and rename the previous two so that you can get Ayane Ami Maya combo

With that logic I'm gonna get into a freak accident? Thank goodness I don't have a brother.

 

[DeSkel15]

It will DEFINITELY make it worse.

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The Transpacific Sadness Symposium (TSS) seems to be some kind of intervention designed to discuss or "fix" the Sadness in the girls. Seemingly by something beyond the ocean/outside of Kumon-Mi. Not to say that they work or make sense. Nevertheless:

• Noriko is sad because of her relationship with Maya regressing. Hers involves clues into why New Maya is different than Prime.
• Futaba is sad because of her body dysmorphia. Hers involves multiple replicas, including one with big hands that she consoles.
• Sana is sad because of her brother being gone. Hers has her brother get replaced by Sensei.
• Chika is sad because Sensei's a slut which shatters her values. Hers involves normalizing being a slut because "everyone's doing it".

However, the TSS for the RASquad may be a little different. Makoto's TSS involved her having a gold star:

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Which can presumably be used to wish for something:

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Personally, I'm curious as to whether Ayane has a gold star, and if so, I can think of a few things she'd wish for, like perhaps a daughter? It's also rather clear that Ayane is sad because of how her life is going. Her friendships have changed, her reality has been turned upside down, and the man she loves is...Sensei.

Yumi could also have an upcoming TSS, and if she has a gold star, I wonder if her wish would involve Yuki?

The callous part of me kind of wants Ayane to go all Scarlet Witch (Bubblewrap Witch?) with a "No More Mayas." wish. Ngl, I'd laugh.

 

[fasoaga]

I just finished Chapter 3 and, uhh… what I’m about to say might disappoint you guys. I barely felt anything at all—not because of spoilers, but because I still can’t bring myself to fall in love with Maya enough to feel anything.
For example, I only liked Niki like everyone else at first because she’s cute and a tsundere type, but I didn’t think much of her. Only after the “Glass Walker” event did I find myself actually falling in love with her character. Same with Ayane, Rin, Touka, Sana, etc.


As for Maya, I couldn’t get myself to love her the same way I did with Niki, even after three chapters. This is gonna sound rude, but seeing Chika (if it actually happens in the future) realize Akira was “cheating” on her behind her back all this time might affect me more (even cry because I'm a dick who did that to her)


So yeah… I guess I missed out on that feeling of sadness or crying at the end of Chapter 3 like everyone else

While Maya is not my fav girl either, but storywise it is amazing how her and sensei's relationship develops.

In chapter one some dude reincarnates into some other random guy in a weird world.

It sets the rules. This is an isekai story where every girl throws themselves to the mc expect for one. Maya is cold, calculated, all knowing and tired by carrying this huge burden. And chapter 1 continues to create more questions than answering, and ends with a happy event "Baby Finches".

Chapter 2 starts and breaks the rules. Now there is a chance that mc in not reincarnated into some random guy but he is the GUY. It is not an isekai story anymore. It is an amnesia story. Then we learn something (endless pit) that never happened before and Maya loses her all knowing title. and towards the end of chapter 2 we learn akira and maya had relationship and she still loves Akira.

Chapter 3 had a theme of incoming doom. And one of the best executed event "I will give you to the fireflies" Both of them almost break their molds. Sensei tries to write again and Maya starts to show her emotions.
End of chapter 3 is a very bold and well executed move by selebus.

And chapter 4 Maya is basically the Sensei at chapter 1. Just a lookalike who wants sex and doesn't accept no. Sensei rejects her the same way she rejected him.

You may not like the character but you have to admit it was an end to a captivating story.

 

[SlidingSubject]

The Transpacific Sadness Symposium (TSS) seems to be some kind of intervention designed to discuss or "fix" the Sadness in the girls. Seemingly by something beyond the ocean/outside of Kumon-Mi. Not to say that they work or make sense. Nevertheless:

• Noriko is sad because of her relationship with Maya regressing. Hers involves clues into why New Maya is different than Prime.
• Futaba is sad because of her body dysphoria. Hers involves multiple replicas, including one with big hands that she consoles.
• Sana is sad because of her brother being gone. Hers has her brother get replaced by Sensei.
• Chika is sad because Sensei's a slut which shatters her values. Hers involves normalizing being a slut because "everyone's doing it".

I shall cling to my theory, but adding your observations, maybe that's how they're hoping to make the girls their tools. Even the two-headed horse wanted to grant Sana's "wish" just so she'd be his. Maybe I'm overthinking it, but in that sense, giving in and letting them fix what you consider "your sad" does something besides accepting being their tool, it's just not exactly known what at this point.

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Great. Now I wonder if she was specifically talking about Robbie Receptionson.

 

[Detective Dc345]

Looks like Sel is back from visiting Molly's home country of Ireland. Work on 0.51 should start soon. Also heads up there is another break coming up after 0.53 in October. Just a heads up before another riot ensues.

 

[barglenarglezous]

Looks like Sel is back from visiting Molly's home country of Ireland. Work on 0.50 should start soon. Also heads up there is another break coming up after 0.53 in October. Just a heads up before another riot ensues.

Adding that a Holiday break is completely normal and anyone inclined to grab a pitchfork over it should touch grass.

 

[Budoop]

Adding that a Holiday break is completely normal and anyone inclined to grab a pitchfork over it should touch grass.

The average worker in my country is entitled to 26 days holiday per year.

 

[barglenarglezous]

The average worker in my country is entitled to 26 days holiday per year.

The self-employed can take a holiday whenever the fuck they want.

 

[alteros]

P.s: Io date was peak. Considering all of her hangups, it went about as fantastically as it could have gone. I'm only sad that both red and green path had the same ending. Rins date was just a promoted dorm event.

Io date was pretty peak, I did find their kiss very sweet. I think I just would've preferred it be a regular date instead of part of Dorm Wars because having it immediately be followed by Rin date kinda did a disservice to both events.

 

[Budoop]

The self-employed can take a holiday whenever the fuck they want.

And we can bitch about whatever the fuck we want.

 

[shmurfer]

Looks like Sel is back from visiting Molly's home country of Ireland. Work on 0.50 should start soon. Also heads up there is another break coming up after 0.53 in October. Just a heads up before another riot ensues.

Cool, more implicit evidence for a Halloween reset. I assume he's gonna try for some sort of cliffhanger and a reset is a fantastic base. Maybe a second reset to a chapter that doesn't end the chapter? (The Infinite Spring)

Then again, 0.52 is beach update. Maybe not.