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Hatoful Boyfriend Guide
By krystallina
[email protected]
Copyright 2014 Kristina Forteza
Guide version 1.00
Last updated 09/05/2014.
All I own is this guide. All songs, costumes, etc. are properties of their
original creators and copyright holders. This guide is currently only allowed
to be posted on GameFAQs and Neoseeker. This guide may not be reproduced
without my permission except for personal use. Use of this guide on any other
website is not allowed. Please ask permission or you will be breaking
copyright rules.
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Section A1: Guide Introduction
AO1: Overview
AT2: Technical Information
AG3: Guide Version Differences
Section B2: Main Game Walkthrough
BI01: Introduction
BK02: Kawara Ryouta
BS03: Shirogane Le Bel Sakuya
BSE1: Sakuya Ending
BSF2: Sakuya Full Ending
BF04: Fujishiro Nageki
BY05: Sakazaki Yuuya
BO06: Okosan
BOE1: Oko San Ending
BOF2: Oko San Full Ending
BN07: Nanaki Kazuaki
BI08: Iwamine Shuu
BIE1: Shuu Ending
BIF2: Shuu Full Ending
BH09: Higure Anghel
BK10: Koshiba Azumi
BKE1: Torimi Cafe Story
BKF2: Azumi Ending
BB11: Bad Ending
BL12: BBL
Section E3: Miscellaneous
EA1: Achievements
ET2: Terms
EF3: FAQ
EC4: Credits
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Section A1: Guide Introduction
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~ AO1: Overview ~
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Hello, and welcome to my guide!
Hatoful Boyfriend (aka Hatoful Kareshi) is a Japanese doujin (indie) otome
game that was created back in 2011. It was intended to be a joke, but it
developed a life of its own. It later received an English patch. Various
merchandise, including drama CDs. Then in 2014 it was announced that an HD
remake would be released with updated graphics and dialogue. This guide is
based off this version.
Firstly, the title is several puns built into one. "HAATOFURU" is the
transliteration of the first word in the title. can represent the Japanese
pronunciation of the borrowed English word "heartful". It also sounds like
the English word "hurtful". And "hato" is also the word for pigeon/dove.
"Furu" also has several different meanings, such as swing, dump, and replace
(along with the English word "full"), plus the syllables are also used in
words meaning to tremble and rise up. So there might be puns on that level as
well. The Japanese language is made for puns.
Anyways, Hatoful Boyfriend is an otome game, a Japanese visual novel targeted
at girls with a heavy focus on romance. You play the heroine and make choices
to try to wind up with the bird of your dreams. No, that is not a typo: you
are the only human at an all-bird school. The game can and will get weirder
than that.
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~ AT2: Technical Information ~
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Hatoful Boyfriend (HD remake)
Developer: Mediatronic
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Release Date: September 4, 2014
Platform: Windows XP SP2+, 7 SP1+, 8, Mac Snow Leopard 10.6+, Ubuntu 12.04+
Requirements: 1 GB RAM, 300 MB space, DirectX 9 level
Purchase: Steam
MSRP: $9.99 US (regular edition), $14.99 US (collector's edition)
Language: Japanese & English
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~ AG3: Guide Version Differences ~
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1.00 - Original version. All routes completed, all achievements unlocked.
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Section B2: Walkthrough
This section will cover the main game.
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~ BI01: Main Game Introduction ~
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As with most visual novels, you play the protagonist (Tosaka Hiyoko) and make
choices, and those choices will eventually determine the ending you get. You
can also increase your stats. Some characters have a good (full) ending and a
normal (bad) ending. Like most otome games, there is more than one way to get
the endings. A few different choices here and there will likely still get you
the ending you want. Generally, achieving an ending also unlocks one item
each in the Gallery and Archive.
There are three stats: have wisdom, vitality, and charisma. The easiest way
to level these up is to attend elective classes. Math adds +5 to wisdom, gym
+5 to vitality, and music +5 to charisma. Level these up to get some
characters' full endings. Hiyoko starts off with 1 wisdom, 800 vitality, and
5 charisma. (She would one-shot everything if she was a player character in
an RPG...) Leveling up certain attributes help you get certain characters'
full endings.
Unlock many other visual novels, you cannot save at the choices. You must
save BEFORE the options come up if you want to load for quick completions.
Unfortunately, right now, the game often messes up saving and loading. It is
very glitchy, so I recommend saving a couple times in different slots for the
highest chance of success.
Once you have completed certain character's routes, a new choice will be
available when you start a new game. I strongly recommend choosing "A normal
life" until you have achieved all other endings. Please see section BL12 for
more information.
Characters in the game are not voiced, but names of voice actors were given
in a previous release so you can imagine how they sound (and they played them
in the drama cd). I'll include a couple of the voice actors' (CV) roles. If
you watch anime or play games with Japanese voices, look them up. You might
recognize them, especially since some have voiced roles in about a billion
projects. (I used Japanese name order.)
If you are not too familiar with Japanese culture, some things might be
confusing to you. Firstly, names are given in text in Japanese order, with
surname (aka "last" name) first and personal ("first") name second. The name
banner when the birds are introduced uses Western name order. Also, in Japan,
you don't typically call people by their given names unless you are close (or,
as often the case in anime, just want to be insulting.) High school lasts
three years and is not required; most schools require an entrance exam.
Students are assigned a classroom and take all their classes with the same
classmates; teachers are the ones who move from room to room. So "freshman"
equals grade 10 and 2-3 would be second year (sophomore, grade 11) class 3.
Students are often members of clubs or representatives (of which there are
many, from sports to drama to infirmary assistant) and they also take turns
with classroom cleaning/management. Valentine's Day is when girls give honmei
(romantic/true love) chocolate or giri (obligation/friend) chocolate to boys.
The guys return the favor a month later on White Day. For more terms, please
see section ET2.
I'll also include pronunciation guides so you have a rough idea of how to
pronounce their names along with notes. Along those lines, the heroine's
given name (Hiyoko) can mean baby chick. Her name would be pronounced like
TOE-SAH-KAH HE-YO-KOH. All Japanese syllables, except for a type of "n", are
voiced with your mouth/lips in an open position. That's why so many syllables
seem to have the "ah" or "oh" sound.
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~ BK02: Kawara Ryouta ~
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KAH-WAH-RAH RYOH-TAH
CV: Asanuma Shintaro (Takumu in "Accel World", Hajime in "One Week Friends")
The vocal contractions are hard for English speakers. It's one syllable, but
English speakers might try to separate it, like REE-YOH-TAH. Scrunch it
together. REEYOH-TAH is closer.
Anyways, he's a childhood friend who's kind yet a bit unhealthy. Ryouta's a
rock dove.
**** Walkthrough ****
04/11:
* Library staff
04/12:
* Gym class
04/15:
* You should go outside
04/21:
* Ryouta
05/06:
* Gym class
05/21:
* 3-legged race
06/22:
* Cafeteria
* Leave it to me!
06/26:
* Gym class
07/07:
* Conquer the world by force
* No thank you
07/11:
* Gym class
07/13:
* Go yell at the doctor
07/20:
* OreHato
07/24:
* Get a job
07/25:
* Give the job to Ryouta
08/06:
* Ryouta.
08/30:
* Return to my glorious abode
09/03:
* Gym class
09/13:
* Would love to!
10/19:
* I'll ask for you when I go there
02/02:
* Calm corn
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~ BS03: Shirogane Le Bel Sakuya ~
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SHE-ROW-GAH-NEIGH LE BELL SAH-KOO-YA
CV: Ishida Akira (Gaara in "Naruto", Shin in "NANA")
The transfer fantail pigeon and student council president. The Charisma stat
affects his path.
**** BSE1: Sakuya Ending ****
04/11:
* Student council
04/12:
* Math class
04/15:
* Vice president
04/21:
* Sakuya
05/06:
* Math class
05/21:
* Cheerleaders
06/12:
* Side with Sakuya
06/22:
* Store
* I think that's a little rude!
06/26:
* Math class
07/07:
* Become a famous artist
* No thank you
07/11:
* Math class
* Sakuya
07/20:
* You help too!
07/24:
* Forget it
08/06:
* Sakuya
08/30:
* Return to my glorious abode
09/03:
* Math class
09/25:
* Invite him
10/07:
* Side with Kazuaki
11/10:
* Go look
12/24:
* Go to the party
* Stop him
01/01:
* Fulfillment in art
02/02:
* Racing blend
02/12:
* I loved
**** BSF2: Sakuya Full Ending ****
04/11:
* Student council
04/12:
* Music class
04/15:
* Vice president
04/21:
* Sakuya
05/06:
* Music class
05/21:
* Cheerleaders
06/12:
* Side with Sakuya
06/22:
* Infirmary
* Skip class
06/26:
* Music class
07/07:
* Become a famous artist
* No thank you
07/11:
* Music class
07/20:
* You help too!
07/24:
* Forget it
08/06:
* Sakuya
08/30:
* Return to my glorious abode
09/03:
* Music class
09/25:
* Invite him
11/10:
* Go look
12/24:
* Go to the party
* Stop him
02/02:
* Racing blend
02/12:
* I loved
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~ BF04: Fujishiro Nageki ~
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FU-GEE-SHE-ROW NAH-GEH-KEY
CV: Saiga Mitsuki (Elk & Tsukasa in ".hack", Takuto in "Inazuma Eleven")
This quiet yet firm morning dove loves books. He likes Country millet beans.
**** Walkthrough ****
04/11:
* Library staff
04/12:
* Math class
04/15:
* No, books are nice
04/21:
* Kazuaki
05/06:
* Math class
05/21:
* Library
06/22:
* Infirmary
* Skip class
06/26:
* Math class
07/07:
* Rule the world from the shadows
* No thank you
07/11:
* Math class
07/20:
* Night on the Galactic Railroad
07/24:
* Forget it
08/06:
* Nageki
08/30:
* Study in the library
* Bullied?
09/03:
* Math class
10/07:
* Go home with Nageki
01/01:
* Fulfillment in school
02/02:
* Country millet
02/10:
* They can't see you
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~ BY05: Sakazaki Yuuya ~
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SAH-KAH-ZAH-KEY YOU-YAH
CV: Yusa Koji (Harada in "Hakuoki", Ryuya in "Uta no Prince-sama")
Sakuya's half-brother fantail pigeon and flirt.
**** Walkthrough ****
04/11:
* Infirmary staff
04/12:
* Math class
04/15:
* Leave it alone
04/21:
* Kazuaki
05/06:
* Math class
05/21:
* First-aid tent
06/22:
* Store
* I think that's a little rude!
06/26:
* Math class
07/07:
* Become a famous artist
* No thank you
07/11:
* Math class
07/13:
* Was with Yuuya
07/20:
* That's all
07/24:
* Forget it
08/06:
* Yuuya
08/30:
* Return to my glorious abode
09/03:
* Math class
09/25:
* Go spy on them
01/01:
* Fulfillment in conquest
02/02:
* Bitter black beans
02/13:
* Doctor Iwamine
02/13:
* Go with Yuuya
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~ BO06: Oko San ~
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OH-KOH SAN
CV: Wakamoto Norio (Shining Saotome in "Uta no Prince-sama", Chiyo-chichi in
"Azumanga Daioh")
He is usually referred to as "Okosan". Anyways, he's a fast fantail pigeon
and loves pudding. The Vitality stat affects his path.
**** BOE1: Oko San Ending ****
04/11:
* Track team
04/12:
* Math class
04/15:
* Sprint
04/21:
* San
05/06:
* Math class
05/21:
* Marathon
06/12:
* Scold them both
06/22:
* Cafeteria
* Let him go!
06/26:
* Math class
07/07:
* Conquer the world by force
* No thank you
07/11:
* Math class
07/20:
* Join in
07/24:
* Forget it
08/06:
* San
08/30:
* Return to my glorious abode
09/03:
* Math class
* And the pudding is invincible!
10/07:
* Side with Kazuaki
10/19:
* Make Okosan drink it
11/10:
* In a grocery store
01/01:
* Fulfillment in conquest
02/02:
* Swollen hemp
02/12:
* Go with him
**** BOF2: Oko San Full Ending ****
04/11:
* Track team.
04/12:
* Gym class
04/15:
* Long distance
04/21:
* San
05/06:
* Gym class
05/21:
* Marathon
06/12:
* Side with Okosan
06/22:
* Cafeteria
* Let him go!
06/26:
* Gym class
07/07:
* Conquer the world by force
* No thank you
07/11:
* Gym class
07/20:
* Scold him
07/24:
* Forget it
08/06:
* San
08/30:
* Return to my glorious abode
09/03:
* Gym class
* At last he returns...
10/19:
* Drink it
11/10:
* In a grocery store
02/02:
* Swollen hemp
02/12:
* Go with him
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~ BN07: Nanaki Kazuaki ~
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NAH-NAH-KEY KAH-ZOO-AH-KEY
CV: Nojima Hirofumi (Yujiro in "Bakuman", Shuuya in "Inazuma Eleven"
He's a math teacher quail, but sleeping is his specialty. Notice the game
adds an extra "y" to his personal name in the banner.
**** Walkthrough ****
04/11:
* Student council.
04/12:
* Math class
04/15:
* Clerk
04/21:
* Kazuaki
05/06:
* Math class
05/21:
* 3-legged race
06/22:
* Infirmary
* Skip class
06/26:
* Math class
07/07:
* Rule the world from the shadows
* Yes please!
07/11:
* Math class
07/20:
* Nevermind
07/24:
* Forget it
08/06:
* Kazuaki
08/30:
* Help mister Nanaki
09/03:
* Math class
10/07:
* Side with Kazuaki
11/10:
* Ask about the photo
01/01:
* Fulfillment in school
02/02:
* Country millet
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~ BI08: Iwamine Shuu ~
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E-WAH-ME-NEIGH SHOE
CV: Koyasu Takehito (Ryousuke in "Initial D", Kululu in "Sgt. Frog"/"Keroro"
This partridge is the scary school doctor. The Wisdom stat affects his path.
**** BIE1: Shuu Ending ****
04/11:
* Infirmary staff
04/12:
* Gym class
04/15:
* Neaten the desk
04/21:
* Ryouta
05/06:
* Gym class
05/21:
* 3-legged race
06/22:
* Infirmary
* Hear your voice
06/26:
* Gym class
07/07:
* Rule the world from the shadows
* No thank you
07/11:
* Gym class
07/13:
* Was in my classroom
07/20:
* Missing students
07/24:
* Get a job
07/25:
* Give the job to Ryouta
08/06:
* Shuu
08/14:
* Ask what he's doing
08/30:
* Return to my glorious abode
09/03:
* Gym class
09/25:
* Invite him to lunch
11/10:
* Like you sir
01/01:
* Fulfillment in school
02/02:
* Racing blend
**** BIF2: Shuu Full Ending ****
04/11:
* Infirmary staff
04/12:
* Math class
04/15:
* Neaten the desk
04/21:
* Kazuaki
05/06:
* Math class
05/21:
* First-aid tent
06/22:
* Infirmary
* Hear your voice
06/26:
* Math class
07/07:
* Rule the world from the shadows
* No thank you
07/11:
* Math class
07/13:
* Was in my classroom
07/20:
* Missing students
07/24:
* Forget it
08/06:
* Shuu
08/14:
* Ask what he's doing
08/30:
* Return to my glorious abode
09/03:
* Math class
09/25:
* Invite him to lunch
10/07:
* Side with Shuu
11/10:
* Like you sir
01/01:
* Fulfillment in conquest
02/02:
* Racing blend
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~ BA09: Higure Anghel ~
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HE-GOO-RAY AHN-HELL
CV: Sakurai Takahiro (Cloud in "Final Fantasy VII" compliation, Sasori in
"Naruto Shippuden"
Anghel is an eccentric Luzon bleeding-heart dove. You need to get four
character's endings to unlock his route. Since his route can unlock similar
to Azami's two, you might want to make a save on 07/07. If it loads correctly,
you can save yourself some time.
**** Walkthrough ****
04/11:
* Infirmary staff
04/12:
* Math class
04/15:
* Neaten the desk
04/21:
* Kazuaki
05/06:
* Math class
05/21:
* First-aid tent
06/22:
* Infirmary
* Skip class
06/26:
* Math class
07/07:
* The mad love of a fallen angel
* No thank you
07/11:
* Math class
07/13:
* A fallen angel
07/20:
* The time is not yet come
07/24:
* Forget it
08/06:
* Anghel
08/30:
* Return to my glorious abode
09/01:
* Accept the contract!
09/03:
* Math class
09/25:
* Do what you must
10/07:
* Side with Kazuaki
01/01:
* Fulfillment in conquest
02/02:
* Bitter black beans
02/03:
* Eye of Judgment
* No'Nchin Ki Shum
* Blauhimmen Flight
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~ BA10: Koshiba Azami ~
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KOH-SHE-BAH AH-ZAH-ME
She's may look like a delinquent (yankee) sparrow, but she always follows
traffic rules. She technically has two endings, but they are billed in the
achievements as different. The Torimi cafe ending does not end the story, so
I recommend just continuing to unlock the bad ending. Since her routes can
unlock similar to Anghel's, you might want to make a save on 07/07. If it
loads correctly, you can save yourself some time. You can try to make another
save just before 08/24 to save some more time.
**** BKE1: Torimi Cafe Story ****
04/11:
* Infirmary staff
04/12:
* Math class
04/15:
* Neaten the desk
04/21:
* Kazuaki
05/06:
* Math class
05/21:
* First-aid tent
06/22:
* Infirmary
* Skip class
06/26:
* Math class
07/07:
* Conquer the world by force
* No thank you
07/11:
* Math class
07/13:
* Was with Yuuya
07/20:
* Missing students
07/24:
* Get a job
07/25:
* Do the job I was hired for
08/06:
* Ryouta
08/24:
* Azami's scooter
**** BKF2: Azumi Ending ****
04/11:
* Infirmary staff
04/12:
* Math class
04/15:
* Neaten the desk
04/21:
* Kazuaki
05/06:
* Math class
05/21:
* First-aid tent
06/22:
* Infirmary
* Skip class
06/26:
* Math class
07/07:
* Conquer the world by force
* No thank you
07/11:
* Math class
07/13:
* Was with Yuuya
07/20:
* Missing students
07/24:
* Get a job
07/25:
* Do the job I was hired for
08/06:
* Ryouta
08/24:
* Azami's martial arts
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~ BB11: Bad Ending ~
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Easy way to get is to just continue after getting Azami's cafe ending, so
that's what this walkthrough is based on. But really, all you have to do is
split your affection and do not get too close to anyone.
**** Walkthrough ****
04/11:
* Infirmary staff
04/12:
* Math class
04/15:
* Neaten the desk
04/21:
* Kazuaki
05/06:
* Math class
05/21:
* First-aid tent
06/22:
* Infirmary
* Skip class
06/26:
* Math class
07/07:
* Conquer the world by force
* No thank you
07/11:
* Math class
07/13:
* Was with Yuuya
07/20:
* Missing students
07/24:
* Get a job
07/25:
* Do the job I was hired for
08/06:
* Ryouta
08/24:
* Azami's scooter
08/30:
* Return to my glorious abode
09/03:
* Music class
10/07:
* Side with Shuu
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~ BL12: BBL ~
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This path (Bad Boys Love, also called Hurtful Boyfriend) unlocks when you've
achieved certain endings. You need to finish Ryouta, Sakuya, Nageki, Yuuya,
and Nanaki's endings, and a bonus epilogue will be shown if all endings are
achieved. So save it for last for both story and gameplay purposes.
Ironically, choices made on this path are irrelevant. Just choose whatever
you want. Story-wise, it's best starting off on Ryouta's path in my opinion.
* Fulfill the promise.
04/11:
* Library staff
04/12:
* Gym class
04/15:
* You should go outside
04/21:
* Ryouta
05/06:
* Gym class
05/21:
* 3-legged race
06/22:
* Cafeteria
* Leave it to me!
06/26:
* Gym class
07/07:
* Conquer the world by force
* No thank you
07/11:
* Gym class
07/13:
* Go yell at the doctor
07/20:
* OreHato
07/24:
* Get a job
07/25:
* Give the job to Ryouta
08/06:
* Ryouta
08/30:
* Return to my glorious abode
1st class:
* The lab
2nd class:
* The gymnasium
3rd class:
* Open it
4th class:
* To the library
* Deathbringer
7th class:
* Black Demon be silent!
* Coo cooo!
* Listen to us
* Listen to me!
8th class:
* That's wrong.
* Do you think he was sad?
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Section E3: Miscellaneous
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~ EA1: Achievements ~
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There are 16 achievements. Some of the titles are a bit spoilery. These are
directly from the game. Getting all these will also unlock the entire Archive
and Gallery.
01. It's a sad thing...
Get Bad ending (the hawks party killed you)
02. While it lasts
Get Ryouta ending (ED no.01)
03. Into the Night
Get Sakuya ending (ED no.02)
04. Song of the Foolish Bird
Get Sakuya full ending (ED no.03)
05. Dream's End
Get Nageki ending (ED no.04)
06. Yuuya Only Lives Twice
Get Yuuya ending (ED no.05)
07. Until next time!
Get Okosan ending (ED no.06)
08. A Pudding Odyssey
Get Okosan full ending (ED no.07)
09. What May Come
Get Kazuaki ending (ED no.08)
10. Such Beautiful Eyes You Have
Get Shuu ending (ED no.09)
11. The Happy Couple
Get Shuu ending (ED no.10)
12. To the End of Emptiness
Get Anghel ending (ED no.11)
13. Carve it into your soul, kid! LOVE BLASTER!
Complete Torimi cafe story (ED no.12)
14. To be the True Java Sparrow
Get Azami ending (ED no.13)
15. I'll be waiting...
Get BBL ending
16. ...at the Dawn
Get the BBL epilogue (unlocked by getting all 14 endings)
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~ ET2: Terms ~
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Here I've included some terms that may be unfamiliar to some readers. I had
some more to include, but I accidentally lost them. (D'oh!) If you can think
of others to include, feel free to email me.
Buddhism – One of the major religions of Japan, focusing on the Four Truths
Culture festival – Classes and clubs host events for families and public
Christmas Eve – A day for lovers, unlike the West, which is more for families
Hichiriki – A recorder-like instrument
Night on the Galactic Express – a real Japanese classic novel
Manga – Comics; Westerners usually reserve this term for Japanese comics only
New Year's – A day for family, unlike the West, where there's more romance
OreHato – A pun of OreImo: "There's No Way My Little Sister Can Be This Cute"
Sports festival – A day where students participate in physical activities
Shoujo manga – Comics for girls, usually focused on romance
Takoyaki – Octopus in a ball shape batter
Tanabata – A celebration on July 7th where wishes are hung on a bamboo tree
Tsundere – Someone who is cold upon meeting, but then becomes more loving
Udon – A type of noodle soup
Yakitori – Chicken kebabs
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~ EF3: FAQ ~
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--> I have a tip!
--> You missed something!
--> I have a question!
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--> Is this game any good?
--> WTF? Pigeon Dating?!?!
Yes, it's a game involving pigeons (well, different types of birds, actually)
and a human. Yes, romance is involved. Yes, it's good. Strange and
surprisingly depressing at times, but good. There's references to memes,
Pokemon, RPGs, and more.
However, as of this writing, the save/load feature is glitchy. Sometimes I
just cannot get a save to load correctly. The text box may not come up. One
time the text continued, but everything else was white. There are a few typos
as well.
--> What order should I do the routes?
--> Which route is the best?
--> Which route is your favorite?
There doesn't seem to be a required or recommended order. But I would say do
the Bad Boys Love route last. It's spoileriffic, and there's an epilogue for
it which requires all other for all routes completed. So just save it for
last. Azami's two endings, Anghel's, and the bad ending can also be down in
succession with saves on 07/07 and 08/24. I do think Yuuya then Shuu's lead
the best to BBL. This way overloads on drama, though. As for my favorite, I
love Yuuya's character.
--> Does this game have voices?
No. And to that end, we all mourn not having the eternal pleasure of Wakamoto
Norio-sama's coos. (And I would love to hear Yusa's doing all those pickup
lines.) We will have to settle for the drama CDs.
--> What is included in the Collector's Edition?
--> Is the Collector's Edition worth it?
The Collector's Edition costs $5 US more and comes with the digital
soundtrack, wallpapers, a comic, digital yearbook, and the original (no HD)
version of the game. Is it worth the $5? Even excluding the original game,
four bonuses = $1.25 an item. Plus you are supporting the doujin market and
official English translations.
--> I played the original version. Is this worth the upgrade?
I have never played the original (I did get it with the collector's edition,
but it won't load for me), so I cannot compare the dialogue. The graphics
certainly seem nicer. The text is certainly easier to read. At the very least,
you should have no problems running this version with any modern computer.
Plus you're supporting doujin games.
--> Is there a sequel?
--> Is the sequel in English?
--> Will Holiday Star receive a remake?
The sequel is called Holiday Star. It has an official English version that
costs about $4. It is a visual novel, but not an otome game. It is unknown if
it is going to re-released. There is no news about it at this time.
--> Are there any more games like this?
Otome games, yes. Bird dating games? Probably not. Hakuoki (PSP, PS3, and
3DS) and Sweet Fuse (PSP) are what first to come to mind for recommendations,
as they are among the first otome games with physical releases. Alice in the
Heart is a new release for both iOS and Android, but I've heard the
translation leaves much to be desired. PC game OZMAFIA is getting an official
English release soon.
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~ EC4: Credits ~
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First, thanks to Hato Moa (English blog at
http://moa810.tumblr.com/ site)
for creating this series, along with Mediatronic and Devolver Digital for the
HD remake.
Thanks to gameFAQs and Neoseeker for hosting this guide.
Thanks to you for reading this guide.
Thanks to Hatoful Boyfriend wiki for CV names and Legumetine's beans data.
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