Guilty Gear -Strive- script

The following subpage comprises a partial verbal transcript of Guilty Gear -Strive-.

Notes

This transcript contains cutscene dialogue from Arcade Mode.
Transcriptions of battle dialogue and arcade quotes are found on character's individual quote lists.
Dialogue is sorted by character name, then by date or by location.

Sol

Stage 1 Intro VS Ky (Hard): Ky: It looks like you’re actually serious.; Sol: Damn right. You’re gonna suffer if you half ass this.; [Fight Ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: Ky: You’re awfully loud for a man who moves like he’s half asleep.; Sol: Oh, now I’m WIDE awake. Next round, let’s go.; Ky: Come back after a coffee. We’ll pick this up then.; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Ky: At least you’re enthusiastic. Give me a moment.; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Ky appears]; Ky: Mind your stance, it's sloppy.; Sol: Spare me the lecture and get me a coffee.; Ky: Hm.; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Ky: There's no point in continuing as you are now. You need to get yourself together.; [Ky leaves]

Stage 7 Intro VS Ky (Extreme): Ky: Sorry I’m late.; Sol: Are you ready?; Ky: You’re about to find out.; [Fight Ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Ky: I gave it my all. Though the same can’t be said for you.; Sol: What, you wanted me to go full Gear?; Ky: Weren’t we supposed to take this seriously? Now, again.; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Ky: I gave it my all. I’m glad you finally did the same.; Sol: Had to bust out my power though…; Ky: And next time, I’ll use mine as well.; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: I’ve long awaited our confrontation, War God.; Sol: …Yeah, I can tell.; [Ky appears.] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); Ky: That’s quite the opponent you’ve run into.; Sol: Stay outta this. I’m takin’ him down one-on-one.; Ky: You hardly count as “one” in your state.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Nagoriyuki: …Impressive.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Ky: He’s the one who’s impressive.; Sol: Yeah. Coulda taken him on my own, though.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: Let us cross blades, War God.; Sol: Been waitin’ for me, huh?; [Ky appears.]; Ky: My apologies, but he has a prior appointment with me.; Sol: This will be over soon enough, just watch.; Nagoriyuki: Come. I will take you both on.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Nagoriyuki: …Impressive.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Ky: Hardly. That was two-on-one.; Sol: I’ll finish you off myself next time.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: That was a magnificent battle. Now, face me.; Sol: A Nightless huh? Not what I needed right now.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: That’s enough. You’re hardly at your best today. We’ll finish this another time.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Sol: …Shit.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Nagoriyuki: Maybe I’ll stop limiting myself, too.; Sol: Don’t. Even if you win, you won’t be left standing.; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: I will surpass you, in every aspect!; Sol: …; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Nagoriyuki: …Impressive.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Sol: Bastard stayed sane to the very end. Now that’s something.; [Arcade Ends.]

Ky

Stage 1 Intro VS Sol: Sol: You'd better go full throttle.; Ky: Why don't you try and make me?; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: Sol: Thought I told you to go all out. You're fighting me like I'm a human.; Ky: Only because you're acting like on. Stop holding back.; Sol: Cram it. Next time, I'll tear you apart.; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Sol: Heh, that's what I like to see. But that's just a start.; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Sol appears]; Sol: Spending more time with the pen than the sword lately, huh?; Ky: I'll be warmed up soon enough.; Sol: Soon enough? We're fighting now.; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Sol: I dunno what's wrong with you, but you're looking tragic. Get your shit together.; [Sol leaves]

Stage 7 Intro VS Sol (Extreme): Sol: You're looking a bit better than you were earlier.; Ky: My look's just the start of my improvements.; Sol: Bring it on, then.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Sol: Not good enough.; Ky: Not good enough?; Sol: There's more to you than this. Show me.; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Ky: You'd better not have any complaints after that.; Sol: I'll say it again: stop fighting me like I'm a human.; Sol: Hmph, you've finally become somewhat decent. But we're not done yet.; Ky: I'd have considered it if you gave me a reason to.; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: You're no ordinary human... I can smell it.; Ky: The same could be said for you.; [Sol appears.] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); Sol: What's he doing here?; Nagoriyuki: Two of you, then? So be it.; Ky: Does he intend to fight both of us at once...?; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Nagoriyuki: ...Impressive.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Sol: That was too damn close.; Ky: Clearly our skills could use some refinement...; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: You've reached heights thought unattainable within a single lifetime. What makes you push so hard?; Ky: ...What are you doing here?; Sol: Stay outta this. This guy's mine.; Nagoriyuki: Worry not. I'll simply take the both of you on.; Ky: He's not joking, Sol! Here he comes!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Nagoriyuki: ...Impressive.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Sol: Even together, we could barely beat him...; Ky: I have to get stronger. That much is certain.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: You wield your sword to protect others? Intriguing.; Ky: It can harm others as well. Don't make me use it.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: You wield your blade like a sportsman. Do not approach me as if I were human. Show me the demon beneath your youthful facade.; Ky: Why is everyone saying that to me? You're just as human as I am. We've both just got a little something extra in us.; Nagoriyuki: You have the same look in your eyes that my master did, long, long ago.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Nagoriyuki: Urgh... My body...; Ky: You're at your limit. That's enough.; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: You're still concealing something. Something inhuman.; Ky: His power's still increasing? How...?; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Nagoriyuki: ...Impressive.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Ky: He managed to keep control of his power... Had the fight gone on...; [Arcade Ends.]

May

Stage 1 Intro VS Chipp: Chipp: Domestic training?; May: Yup! You'll help out, right?; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: Chipp: Stop! You need to focus your energy!; May: Focus, huh... Will that make me more of a lady?; Chipp: Of course! Everyone wants a lady with spirit!; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Chipp: Man, you've really gotten tougher...; May: Tougher...? That's weird, I was trying to be more ladylike...; Chipp: Oh? What makes a good woman, then? Money? Looks? Attitude?; May: I've honestly got no idea.; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Chipp appears]; Chipp: Looks like you could use some backup.; May: Would you mind?; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Chipp: It takes real strength to be willing to ask for help. Don't get too reliant on it, though. Sometimes, you gotta face your troubles alone.; [Chipp leaves]

Stage 7 Intro VS Chipp (Extreme): May: Hey, Chipp, about what you said earlier... Do you know what makes a good woman?; Chipp: I've got my own thoughts, if you want 'em.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: May: So, what does it mean to be an attractive lady?; Chipp: That's a question without an answer.; May: Er... What?; Chipp: Any answer you might find out there belongs to someone who isn't you. If you don't know your answer to that question right now, then that's just fine.; May: Y-You really think so?; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Chipp: To be honest... I don't really get what you're after here.; May: What...?; Chipp: But that doesn't matter. A woman giving something her all... that's cool as hell. You're working hard for your friends and the man you like. Sounds like a good woman to me.; May: Should I be happy with just that?; Chipp: Yeah, just keep doing you. You'll figure it out along the way.; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: A child? Are you lost?; May: Think I'm a kid, huh? Why don't you see for yourself?; [Chipp appears.] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); Chipp: Hey! Dummy! Don't you realize how strong he is?!; Nagoriyuki: It would seem you're quite skilled, yourself.; May: Are you seriously ignoring me now?; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Nagoriyuki: ...That was fun.; [Nagoriyuki leaves]; Chipp: Tch. This guy's acting like we're a joke.; May: That... That wasn't his full strength? For all my domestic training... he still won't take me seriously.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: This place is no playground, child.; May: Don't you have bingo to get to?; [Chipp appears.]; Chipp: Hey! Ix-nay on the aunts-tay! You're not gonna win!; May: What about if you fight with me, Chipp?; Nagoriyuki: Well, this might be fun indeed.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Nagoriyuki: An aimless fight to the death... I'd forgotten how much joy a battle could provide. Young woman, your spirit is admirable.; Chipp: Right?!; May: Not really sure what that means, but thanks.; Nagoriyuki: Let us meet again, odd couple.; [Nagoriyuki leaves]; Chipp and May: We're not a couple.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: A child, in this land of carnage? You are an unusual youth indeed.; May: Yeah, well. I'm no child.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): May: I reaaaaally don't think I'm gonna beat him...; Nagoriyuki: Oh, you were trying to defeat me? You've got a lot of pluck for a child.; May: ...Is having pluck ladylike?; Nagoriyuki: You should go home before it gets dark.; [Nagoriyuki leaves]; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Nagoriyuki: A valiant effort indeed.; May: Guess I'll take that as a compliment!; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: But you must leave. Beyond this point, only death awaits.; May: Eh? Hang on, that doesn't sound good...!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Nagoriyuki: Unbelievable... To think you of all people could bring me back to my senses.; May: I couldn't believe it myself. I could tell that you were trying to protect me, though.; Nagoriyuki: Hmm. Thank you, stranger. You are a truly splendid woman.; [Nagoriyuki leaves]; May: Splendid, huh? Yeah, I'll take that! I guess Chipp was right after all!; [Arcade Ends.]

Faust

Stage 1 Intro VS Ramlethal: Ramlethal: Unlicensed doctoring is illegal.; Faust: ...Arresting me?; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: Ramlethal: My goal is to secure the demi-human. I have no interest in you.; Faust: Secure...; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Faust: I'll save, demi-human.; Ramlethal: You're strong. No, kind...; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Ramlethal appears]; Ramlethal: Watch out. The way you walk is... odd.; Faust: Original style.; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Faust: You, go home. Fighting... No good.; Ramlethal: I don't know why, but I think you're right. All right.; [Ramlethal leaves]

Stage 7 Intro VS Ramlethal (Extreme): Ramlethal: You're strange. What made you like this?; Faust: Went back, to old focus... Saving lives. Went back too far...; Ramlethal: It's still illegal, you know.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Ramlethal: ...You're really strong.; Faust: Are you, injured?; Ramlethal: I'm fine. We'll go to him together.; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Ramlethal: You're strong. But I can tell... you're hurt inside. Tell me... who's going to save you?; Faust: I, save me. Finally found, my answer.; Ramlethal: ...I think it would be better to leave the demi-human to you.; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: I have no use for a doctor.; Faust: First, let's take a look.; [Ramlethal appears.] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); Ramlethal: Why are you following me?; Faust: ...Help.; Ramlethal: I don't need it.; Faust: Not you. Demi-human.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Faust: You... Too strong. That's why you're weak.; Nagoriyuki: ...You're right. That weakness is why I always end up hurting someone.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Ramlethal: What did you do?; Faust: Just took a look. Arrest me?; Ramlethal: No... I won't arrest you. You can help people.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: Can you not sense my malice?; Faust: No, malice.; [Ramlethal appears.]; Ramlethal: Let's fight. With my swords... and your heart.; Faust: Will reach him.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Nagoriyuki: You're strong... Or, no... Perhaps I'm weak.; Faust: No. That is, underlying strength.; Nagoriyuki: ...Impressive.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: Approach me at your own peril.; Faust: No need, to fear.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: You've diagnosed-- No, you've seen through me. But my affliction is one I must face alone. Stay out of it.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Faust: It's okay, to ask for help.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Faust: Self-hate, no. World, is vast.; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: No, it's too vast... Now run.; Faust: Can't cure, if run.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Nagoriyuki: Why did you purposefully give me an opening?; Faust: Your conviction. I cannot cut. Praise yourself.; Nagoriyuki: You mean to say that you trusted me?; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Potemkin

Stage 1 Intro VS Leo: Leo: Sorry to keep you waiting.; Potemkin: You're telling me you're the special envoy?; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: Leo: ...Aren't you supposed to be the "Iron Shield of Zepp"?; Potemkin: You're an Allied King of Illyria, remember. I'm just a diplomat.; Leo: Right now, I'm merely your ally. Let's put our titles aside for the moment.; Potemkin: I still can't believe you're a part of this mission...; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Potemkin: Didn't think they'd send a king on a capture mission. Your country does have a special forces unit, yes?; Leo: Only through firsthand knowledge does a king earn his right to rule. Well, that, and my personal biases against coexistence with Gears uniquely qualify me for the position.; Potemkin: I see... Very well, commencing search for the target.; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Leo appears]; Leo: Looks like someone needs a hand.; Potemkin: Much obliged. They're proving more of a challenge than I anticipated.; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Leo: Don't let your guard down. Humans are not welcome here.; Potemkin: Moving in a group may be too risky. Let's split up, lower our profile.; [Leo leaves]

Stage 7 Intro VS Leo (Extreme): Leo: We've nearly reached our destination. Let's catch our breath.; Potemkin: We should be warming up instead. I heard he went toe-to-toe with Sol.; Leo: If you want to warm up, then you're in luck. My heart is always blazing!; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Leo: Now we're ready for anything.; Potemkin: Indeed. Let's proceed.; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Leo: ...Wasn't that a bit much for just a warm up?; Potemkin: Er, Sorry. I'll take you up on that breather now. Maybe scan the area while I'm at it.; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: Are you looking for someone?; Potemkin: I've just found him.; [Leo appears.] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); Nagoriyuki: You think I'll lay down my sword and let you capture me?; Potemkin: Hold on, you misunderstand.; Leo: Speak with your fists. It'll be faster that way.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Nagoriyuki: In all my years, this is the first time anyone's ever questioned me about coexistence.; Potemkin: It's mankind that's being questioned... about the dawn of a new era.; Nagoriyuki: I'm just a relic of the past, left behind by the tides of time. We shall meet again.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: Now, this is a rare sight.; Potemkin: You'll get used to it soon enough.; [Leo appears.]; Nagoriyuki: You stand before me without a shred of malice.; Potemkin: But you can sense my fighting spirit, can you not?; Leo: The battlefield need not be your home.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Nagoriyuki: Stop trying to befriend me. This world does not change so easily.; Potemkin: It may not be easy, but it can change.; Nagoriyuki: You say that so casually. Heh. Until we meet again.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: I like that look in your eyes.; Potemkin: I'm determined to make you understand.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: So you're not here for a hunt after all.; Potemkin: Exactly. So will you finally listen?; Nagoriyuki: Your fists are mighty, but they lack conviction. The divide goes clear down to your core. Farewell.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Nagoriyuki: Impressive.; Potemkin: My comrade will be here soon. I urge you to what we have to say.; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: ...I won't be in any state to listen by then.; Potemkin: Then I guess this is where we get serious.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Potemkin: ...You can still move?; Nagoriyuki: I... hunger. If this goes on, I will hurt you...; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Potemkin: So this is what a Nightless is...; [Arcade Ends.]

Chipp

Stage 1 Intro VS May: May: Wanna help with my domestic training?; Chipp: Sure, I'm domestic as hell.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: [Chipp summons Dodomezaki.]; Chipp: Good. Then from now on, he's your teacher. Dodomezaki left you so that he could get strong enough to keep you safe.; May: Yeah, I get that, but why is he my teacher?; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Chipp: That doesn't count. We helped you TOO much.; May: Wh-What do you mean?; Chipp: Dodomezaki.; [Chipp summons Dodomezaki.]; Chipp: He's been training with me. He wants to be your bodyguard, y'know. But since you're both here, you should train together!; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [May appears]; May: You okay? Looks like you're in a tight spot.; Chipp: Yeah. I can use some help from you and Dodomezaki.; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Chipp: You and Dodomezaki both have potential. But remember that slow and steady wins the race. Let's call it for today.; [May leaves]

Stage 7 Intro VS May (Extreme): May: So, uh, when are you gonna teach me something?; Chipp: I used to be just like you.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Chipp: How did you feel, watching Dodomezaki giving his all?; May: I wanted to step in and help him... But that'd defeat the purpose of his training, wouldn't it?; Chipp: Exactly. You can't ever really learn something if you don't come to recognize it on your own.; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: May: I see you've gotten stronger, Dodomezaki.; Chipp: And so have you. Can't you feel it? All this time you were supporting Dodomezaki, you were rethinking how you did things.; May: Yeah... Yeah, you're right.; Chipp: When I was a kid, I was amazed by how much the squirrels of the forest could teach me...; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: You are a most unusual ninja.; Chipp: You're pretty unique yourself.; [May appears.] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); Chipp: Hey, Shrimp. Training's on hold. Go home.; May: Huh?! But I can help!; Chipp: Just look at the guy! He's not your run-of-the-mill monster.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Nagoriyuki: A shame. It would seem you can't go all out with a child at your side.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Chipp: You're more of a gentleman than i expected. Wait, is this a bushido thing?; May: I'm sorry. I was dragging you down.; Chipp: ...You kidding me? You just saved my life.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: You there, shinobi. I challenge you to a duel.; Chipp: Look, I got places to be.; [May appears.]; May: Uh. he looks pretty tough...; Chipp: Stay back. He's way out of your league.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Nagoriyuki: Your bladework... Is that Koretou-style? ...Someday, we should really put it to the test.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Chipp: How does he know Tsuyoshi-style techniques?; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: Interesting. You have embraced the true way of the ninja.; Chipp: That's because my master was a true ninja.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Chipp: Tch. Think you're so high-and-mighty... You're not even taking this seriously!; Nagoriyuki: You misunderstand. I'm just enjoying our bout to the fullest. But perhaps we'll finish this another day.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Nagoriyuki: Your martial arts... are they a branch school of the Koretou style?; Chipp: Tsuyoshi-style. And don't forget it.; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: Run, while I still have... control...; Chipp: No way. I've still got some questions for you!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Chipp: How about your sword style?; Nagoriyuki: It's my version of the Koretou style, as taught by Kazusanosuke.; Chipp: Could that be where the Tsuyoshi style came from?; Nagoriyuki: ...Perhaps we'll find out next time.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Zato

Stage 1 Intro VS Millia: Millia: Let's begin your assessment.; Zato: Are you unhappy with my performance?; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: Millia: What are you doing?; Zato: I have no desire to fight you any longer.; Millia: Did you think I called you out here for a workout? Oh, forget it. I'm not getting through to you anyway.; [Millia leaves.]; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Zato: Will that do?; Millia: If I were assessing a new recruit, maybe. You have no idea what I'm looking for, do you?; [Millia leaves.]; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Millia appears]; Millia: Don't tell me what I said earlier got to you.; Zato: I hate to admit it, but yes. I haven't been able to focus on combat because of it.; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Millia: That's enough for today. I'm heading back. This wasn't the outcome I was hoping for, but it wasn't all bad. You need to better understand your weaknesses.; [_Assist_ leaves]

Stage 7 Intro VS Millia (Extreme): Millia: You're looking pretty good.; Zato: I think I now understand what you're after.; Millia: No need to put it into words. Let me feel it.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Millia: ...Well, I suppose you pass... barely. You're only aware of your own limits.; Zato: Yes... But for us to work at our best, I need to be aware of yours as well.; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Zato: Only by supporting, each other can we unleash our full strength. In order to protect you, I need to have faith in you.; Millia: Congratulations, you passed. Just don't go back to babysitting me.; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: You're a warmonger, are you not?; Zato: Close enough.; [Millia appears.] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); Millia: Now this looks like a formidable opponent.; Zato: Go back, Millia. I fear I may not be able to protect you.; Millia: That's where you're mistaken.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Nagoriyuki: ...Impressive.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Zato: Even working together, we couldn't take him down...; Millia: We could have if we'd really worked together.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: What a peculiar encounter. Let us battle.; Zato: You're no ordinary brigand yourself.; [Millia appears.]; Nagoriyuki: I've lived a long life, and even I've never faced two Forbidden Beast wielders at once.; Zato: So you follow the code of a warrior, I sense not a shred of conceit.; Millia: In other words, he's the ideal opponent.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Nagoriyuki: ...Impressive.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Zato: We barely survived. Had I been focused on protecting you, we very likely would not have made it.; Millia: That's how it should be. That's what it means to be partners.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: A user of the mind's eyes? How curious.; Zato: Let me show you something even curiouser.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: A shame. Though you're certainly strong enough... Keep yourself focused on our battle next time we face off.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Zato: ...It's true. Though my body was in battle, my mind was stuck on Millia's words.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Nagoriyuki: Such power... Is that a Forbidden Beast?; Zato: I'm not proud of it, but...; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: Run. If you understand my power, then you know what's coming.; Zato: No way...? You look far curiouser than I am.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Nagoriyuki: Impressive...; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Zato: A Nightless... Could he be connected to Lord Slayer?; [Arcade Ends.]

Millia

Stage 1 Intro VS Zato: Zato: To what do I owe this sudden summons?; Millia: An order. Fight me with all you've got.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: Zato: It may not have been all I've got, but it should be close enough.; Millia: Don't you get it? You can follow orders all day long, but you have no idea how to protect me. And that's because you don't try to learn.; [Millia leaves]; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Millia: sighs I though as much. You always hold back at the critical moment.; Zato: I think you're well aware of my full strength by now.; Millia: But are you well aware of mine?; [Millia leaves.]; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Zato appears]; Zato: What did you mean by what you said earlier?; Millia: If you want to know so badly, then help me.; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Zato: Can anything be gained through such a victory?; Millia: No. We need a stronger opponent. You can head back now.; [Zato leaves]

Stage 7 Intro VS Zato (Extreme): Zato: I've thought things over. Let's fight once more, with nothing held back.; Millia: Is that a promise?; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Millia: You understand now, don't you?; Zato: I do... Though I'm afraid I didn't quite measure up to your expectations.; Millia: Then I'll give you one more chance.; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Millia: Seems like you finally get it.; Zato: I've tried to protect you for all this time. But I never truly understood your strength.; Millia: You've passed. As my one and only knight should.; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: Take your leave at once.; Millia: Oh, my. Since when was it your private property?; [Zato appears.] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); Nagoriyuki: I don't believe in drawing my sword against women.; Millia: What a gentleman. But that's an old-fashioned way of thinking.; Zato: If it's a man you want, then you can face us both.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Nagoriyuki: ...Impressive.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Zato: We survived.; Millia: I could have handled him on my own, but... thanks. Though I we'll need more time.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: That man by your side... He wields a Forbidden Beast.; Millia: Now, now. Ladies first.; [Zato appears.]; Zato: Millia, he's a truly formidable opponent.; Millia: Then I order you to protect me.; Zato: With pleasure.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Nagoriyuki: ...Impressive.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Zato: Have I fulfilled my role as your knight?; Millia: Not until I'm old, gray, and on my deathbed.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: Such malice hardly befits a woman.; Millia: You'd be malicious too if you were facing down a man with a sword.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: So this is not where I meet my death after all.; Millia: A win's a win. That's everything in my world.; Nagoriyuki: Hmm. We shall meet again.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Nagoriyuki: To think you were a Forbidden Beast wielder...; Millia: Was I supposed to warn you beforehand?; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: Yes, you should have.; Millia: ...He's going berserk? How can he get stronger?!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Nagoriyuki: ...Impressive.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Millia: Let's just hope we never meet again.; [Arcade Ends.]

Axl

Stage 1 Intro VS Giovanna: Giovanna: Hey, can I ask you for directions?; Axl: Well, it depends...; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: Giovanna: Oh, forget it.; Axl: Er, sorry?; Giovanna: Doesn't look like I'm getting any directions out of you. I'll figure it out myself.; [Giovanna leaves.]; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Axl: Okay, hold on! THAT's how you ask for directions?; Giovanna: I guess. Never been much for manners. Didn't think you'd just tell me what I wanted to hear anyway.; Axl: Then why bother asking me in the first place...? Honestly...; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Giovanna appears]; Giovanna: Looks like you're having some trouble. Let me lend you a hand.; Axl: Huh? Oh, uh, cheers.; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Giovanna: How that I've helped you out, it's time to repay the favor.; Axl: It's not a favor if it's paid!; Giovanna: It's against my principles to work for free.; Axl: What is it you're so bloody desperate to ask me?; Giovanna: Still dodging, huh? Then I'm done here.; [Giovanna leaves]

Stage 7 Intro VS Giovanna (Extreme): Giovanna: You already know where I'm headed, but you never intended to tell me how to get there.; Axl: How did you know that?; Giovanna: I'm kind of special.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Giovanna: That's weird. I can usually see a person's past and family tree if I get a good look at them. But you're a complete blank.; Axl: Are you... one of those?; Giovanna: Forget it. I'll just follow my nose.; [Giovanna leaves.]; Axl: Hey, wait! Aw, dammit...; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Axl: You do know we could've talked this out, right?; Giovanna: You intend to make that samurai a normal human, right? I can't have that. I've got a score to settle with him.; Axl: You a mind-reader, then? I don't know what your story is, but I'm not looking for any trouble.; [Axl leaves.]; Giovanna: Haah...; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: What do you want?; Axl: Just wanted to hear your thoughts...; [Giovanna appears.] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); Giovanna: Figured this is where you'd end up.; Axl: Wha-- Have you been tailing me?!; Nagoriyuki: It doesn't seem like you're here to chat.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Nagoriyuki: Weren't you supposed to be working together?; Axl: Erm, sorry, love, but I was here first.; Giovanna: Ever heard of "ladies first"? I thought you were a gentleman.; Nagoriyuki: sighs Settle your little dispute and come face me again.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Axl: Is this supposed to be an ending?; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: ...What is your business, child of god?; Axl: Well, just listen for a minute... Okay, so there's a very dangerous lady coming our way, we need to mo--; [Giovanna appears.]; Giovanna: Hey, that's cheating.; Axl: Oop, too late, there she is now.; Nagoriyuki: I sensed her malice. She's come to slay a beast.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Giovanna: Okay, I'm out. There's no point in doing this two-on-one.; Axl: Couldn't you have said that earlier...? Now, to get back to our conversation... I wanted to ask... If you had a chance o become human again, would you take it?; Nagoriyuki: Is that even possible?; Axl: Let's just say I know a guy. Try to remember that for now.; [Axl leaves.]; Nagoriyuki: If I could undo it all, then I would.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: It's you. Why are you here?; Axl: Just listen to my story. Once upon a time, there was an elderly couple--; [Giovanna appears.]; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: Disappointing. You never really intended to fight, did you?; Axl: Said so in the first place, didn't I? Now as for that chat... Have you ever considered becoming a human?; Nagoriyuki: ...I don't bother considering the impossible.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Nagoriyuki: Impressive. Your technique may be lacking, but you still held me off.; Axl: I'm just trying to help you.; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: Forgive me, but as a warrior, I cannot turn down an opportunity to fight.; Axl: For once in my life, I'd like to have a normal conversation...; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Nagoriyuki: And just what, in your godlike wisdom, do you see in me that's worth saving?; Axl: Salvation's got nothing to do with it. I just wanted to know what you'd do, if you had the chance.; Nagoriyuki: ...I can only correct the path before me. There's no way to wipe clean the trail of blood I've left behind.; Axl: If you keep carrying on like this, then nothing will change. Is your stubbornness bushido... or some sort of self-punishment?; Nagoriyuki: ...Perhaps I'm trying to avoid asking myself that very question.; [Arcade Ends.]

Testament

Stage 1 Intro VS Chipp: Chipp: What're you, some kinda Gear?; Testament: Indeed. Well, half Gear, anyway.^{[note 1]}; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: Chipp: Well, at least you're not hostile. What's your game, here?; Testament: How rude. Do you ask that of everyone you pass by?; Chipp: Course not! But let's say Musashi Miyamoto was right around the corner. That's different, right?; Testament: I'd say not. I don't know any Miyamoto. Even if Gandhi were here, it's no business of mine.; [Testament leaves.]; Chipp: H-Hey!; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Chipp: You're not here to fight, are you?; Testament: I wish you'd noticed a bit more quickly.; Chipp: You have any idea what's up ahead?; Testament: Hmm... I can't say that I don't.; Chipp: Enough with the riddles. What're you here for?; Testament: A stroll.; Chipp: Huh?; Testament: A stroll, I said. Is that not a worthy enough reason for you?; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Chipp appears]; Chipp: You're packin' too much power for a walk.; Testament: Yet here I am. Do you take me for some sort of fiend?; Chipp: N-No, but... I mean...; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Chipp: Why's someone as strong as you actin' like a normie?; Testament: That's enough. Stop trying to goad me into a street fight. All I want is a cup of tea just ahead.; Chipp: Why? You can drink tea anywhere...; Testament: My business is my own. Must I divulge it to a perfect stranger?; Chipp: ...Huh. Good point. If that's how you feel, I'm gonna bounce. It's your funeral.; [Chipp leaves]

Stage 7 Intro VS Chipp (Extreme): Chipp: Just tell us why you're here, already!; Testament: Settle down, "officer." Just so you know, incessant questions often hide a guilty conscience.; Chipp: Maybe Mr. Sword should do the asking.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Chipp: Mrrrgh... NOW I get it! You're an IDIOT!; Testament: You take that back, now. Besides, look who's talking!; Chipp: I mean, you KNOW this place is dangerous. And you're here for a stroll?! Try picking up on the vibes for once, will ya?!; Testament: Once again, look who's talking! If anything's dangerous here, it's you! But no matter. If it'll shut you up, yes, I'm an idiot.; [Testament leaves.]; Chipp: Hold up. You didn't deserve that.; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Chipp: sighs Fine. At least you don't seem like you're lying. So you're really thoughtlessly wandering around here?; Testament: Oh, there are thoughts. About my future, my family, tonight's dinner... About my job in construction, and whether it'd give me the time to moonlight as a fashion model...; Chipp: That's so normal!; Testament: I AM normal! What, does a life need to have some grand purpose to be worth living?!; Chipp: No, no, you're totally right! But... But... You're just so strong!; Testament: sighs That is why I'm here. It's dangerous, but pretty, and quiet. I've heard that those with grand purpose and grander troubles get trapped here. A little normality might be just the prescription. I don't intend to start anything. I'm just one person passing through. Is that really so odd? To me, this place you so desperately guard is a mere walking trail.; Chipp: ...That so? This is all over my head, but I get one thing. It is a pretty slick spot, when you look at it. And you might be the slickest thing here.; Testament: See? You can play well with others if you try. Thank you.; Chip: Sorry I bothered ya.; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: Who goes there?; Testament: No one worth naming.; [Chipp appears] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); Nagoriyuki: Tell me, No One: why are you here?; Testament: Now, now. No need for aggression. I'm not here to pick a fight. Just what is going on here? Bombarding people with personal questions... Is this border security?; Nagoriyuki: Chipp. Explain.; Chipp: Can't. I just met 'em myself.; Nagoriyuki: Still, even you must know what he's capable of. He thinks he can simply pass through here?; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Testament: You threw the bout, didn't you?; Nagoriyuki: Th-That's right. Because I saw you had no intention to fight.; Testament: I believe I said as much before.; Nagoriyuki: ...My apologies.; Testament: You've ruined my sightseeing. I'll be going now.; [Testament leaves.]; Chipp: What's with them...?; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: What is it you want?; Testament: Nothing.; [Chipp appears]; Nagoriyuki: Chipp... A friend of yours?; Chipp: Uh, nah, not really. Apparently they're just here for a stroll...; Testament: To be precise, I'm here to enjoy the scenery over a cup of tea.; Nagoriyuki: Do you know who you're dealing with?; Testament: Sure. The famous samurai. I hoped I might catch a glimpse of you.; Nagoriyuki: I am no tourist attraction.; Chipp: Cool it, Nagoriyuki!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Nagoriyuki: ...Tell me truly. You have no other business with me?; Testament: Like I said, a glimpse is all I'd hoped for.; Chipp: Doesn't smell like bullshit to me.; Nagoriyuki: Still, I can tell... There is great darkness in his heart. Hard to believe such a soul is here for mere human indulgence.; Testament: Mere? What kind of indulgence could be sweeter? Here I thought you would understand...; Nagoriyuki: What happened to you?; Testament: People did. I've been very lucky to meet people who've accepted me. I, too, used to carry myself like some sort of demon. Even though I was surrounded by accepting people.; Nagoriyuki: And that's who you claim to be?; Testament: I'm not here to fix you. I'm just passing through. Though I did bring a bit too much tea for one person. If you'd like, I'll gladly share.; Chipp: A-All right, that's all I can take.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: You're either inhuman, or uncommonly skilled.; Testament: Is it that uncommon? Look at yourself.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Testament: If I may offer some unsolicited advice... Pick your battles a little more judiciously.; Nagoriyuki: Then... why did you come here?; Testament: Do you own this land?; Nagoriyuki: Not... exactly.; Testament: Have I pried into your affairs?; Nagoriyuki: All right. You've made your point. Sorry.; Testament: Thank you. I'll try to enjoy this vista a little longer then.; Nagoriyuki: I'm spoiling your view then?; Testament: Either way, I don't own this land either.; Nagoriyuki: ...How awkward.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Testament: Oh dear, I don't want my clothes getting any dirtier... I'll leave them here. I don't suppose you'd lend me some of yours?; Nagoriyuki: So you're the talkative type. I've seen that before.; Testament: I take it that small talk's not your forte. Why are you breathing so heavily?; Nagoriyuki: To show you the danger you're in!; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: Go on! Keep prattling, see what happens!; Testament: Oh, may I?; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Testament: Because once there was a boy who dreamed of building a rocket. He gathered scraps together, but something was missing. He asked his parents what it was, and they have him a math textbook. Then one day, the boy had his rocket at last. His parents asked him where he wanted to go. The boy replied, "a planet without math!"; Nagoriyuki: Stop! Stop!! Ugh... Fine. I yield. Victory is yours.; Testament: I have no need for victory.; Nagoriyuki: Then I yield my understanding.; Testament: Is that right? Then please tell me your name.; Nagoriyuki: You really don't know?; Testament': Hmm. That's an odd name, but a memorable one. I'd say it suits you, Mr.Don't Know.; Nagoriyuki: Heh... Mr.Don't Know is my father. Please, call me You Really.; Testament: Ha! By the way, would you like some tea?; Nagoriyuki: I would indeed.; [Arcade Ends.]

Baiken

Stage 1 Intro VS Anji: Anji: Let's kick things off with a duel.; Baiken: With you? Why?; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: Anji: Whoa. now. What's with the soulless swings?; Baiken: If that felt soulless, it just means you're spineless. This new blade isn't for fighting. You know that.; Anji: Yes. I know, but I promised him a spirited ronin. So, you know, show a little spirit!; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Baiken: You gonna tell me why you're wasting my energy?; Anji: It's a ritual. It wouldn't be right to face the samurai with anything less than your entire spirit.; Baiken: The hell do you think I came here for?; Anji: You're just itching to test out your new sword. After all these years, you think I can't read you?; Baiken: Tch. Shut up and let's go.; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Anji appears]; Anji: The Baiken I know cut down anything that moved. What happened to you?; Baiken: Is that how you described me to her?; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Anji: Now I'm starting to worry about you.; Baiken: The flash of this blade can swallow a life whole. Back when all I cared about was revenge, it was all so easy.; Anji: ...I'm in your way, aren't I? Funny, I've never felt that before. Fine. He's a straight shot from here. I'll just be watching from afar.; [Anji leaves]

Stage 7 Intro VS Anji (Extreme): Anji: May I let loose a little?; Baiken: Sure, Assuming you want to live.; Anji: Before we wrap up here... Let me see it.; Baiken: You wouldn't understand it even if I did.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Anji: Er, hold on, sis, what did you just do?; Baiken: That's not me. It's you. What did you see? What did you feel?; Anji: Uh, well, I guess it was kinda fun?; Baiken: You really are dense... But that's just who you are. Not everyone has the same experience. They see things they don't wanna see, and learn things they sure as hell don't wanna learn.; Anji: It's a farcry from a typical "peaceful sword" style. But by overcoming the adversity before them, they can affirm themselves. Allowing them to realize who they're really fighting. In short, your sword is unbeatable. You've got to let me see this through to the end.; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Anji: Is it just me? Or are you way less scary than usual?; Baiken: This sword isn't for cutting people down. It's for cutting them free. And you're enough of a free spirit already. It wouldn't do a thing to you.; Anji: Oh, like you're perfect.; Baiken: Damn straight. But one day I just started seeing it. Right when I started living with "that girl", that is. This isn't some sickness. It's probably enlightenment.; Anji: Then take whatever you see... And show it to Nagoriyuki.; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: A samurai? Who do you serve?; Baiken: I'm not that big a deal.; [Anji appears] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); Anji: I brought the ronin, just like I promised!; Nagoriyuki: So I see. But have we any reason for the customary duel?; Baiken: I don't... but it seems you sure as hell do.; Nagoriyuki: Indeed... I will know what burns within your heart!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Nagoriyuki: Impossible. You're a weak point diviner, too?; Baiken: I'm more of a weak point divider.; Nagoriyuki: Anji. I'm sorry to say, I am not prepared to fight her. But when that time comes, I shall request a duel.; Anji: Well done, Nagoriyuki... You've figured out her true nature.; Baiken: Hmph. You really think he'll stand by that?; Anji: He will. And you know it. Self reflection is practically his hobby.; Baiken: Shit. This new sword of mine is already getting me in trouble.; Anji: But, it beats the old trouble, right?; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: So you must be Anji's ronin.; Baiken: And you must be a pain in the ass.; [Anji appears]; Nagoriyuki: There isn't anything special about her... and yet something isn't right.; Anji: Just as I thought. You can smell the difference.; Baiken: Well, this doesn't look good. He's on the defensive. Look alive. This is gonna take some willpower.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Nagoriyuki: I have seen blades without bloodthirst. Blades forged in joy, blades that offer compassion, and blades that inspire. But yours is different.; Baiken: I don't even know what it is myself. But it does have a name. Regret.; Anji: Sounds so lame...; Nagoriyuki: Your regret is the strongest sword I've ever known... Who is your teacher?; Baiken: A kid. 'bout half my age.; Nagoriyuki: Hah. No wonder I can't win. I hope to receive another lesson from you one day.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Anji: Wasn't that great?; Baiken: Well, it wasn't bad, I'll give you that much. This... is my new path forward.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: Your eyes... You've awakened.; Baiken: You don't even know what that means.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: I have not yet asked for your name.; Baiken: Baiken.; Nagoriyuki: This is a first. I don't know why, but my instincts themselves fear you.; Baiken: Your instincts? You're not afraid of me. You're afraid of yourself.; Nagoriyuki: Then you are my wall. And I will overcome you. Until then!; [Nagoriyuki leaves]; Baiken: Figures that big body would have some huge guts. See you again.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Nagoriyuki: Who... are yo?; Baiken: The one who will cut you free.; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: Now nothing will weigh down my blade.; Baiken: Try saying that like you mean it.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Nagoriyuki: There are no flaws in my technique... Yet my every strike feels as though I'm cutting myself down. Defeating you is still beyond me.; Baiken: I could've told you that. So lighten up already. That's the shortest path to awakening.; Nagoriyuki: Will we meet again?; Baiken: My door's always open.; Nagoriyuki: ...I am glad to have met you.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Baiken: Likewise. So long.; [Arcade Ends.]

Anji

Stage 1 Intro VS Chipp: Chipp: Come on, hurry it up.; Anji: You'd better have a good explanation for this.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: Chipp: Stop messing' around. Where's your spirit?; Anji: You're the one who's messing around. My spirits are as high as they've ever been!; Anji and Chipp: Cuz we're about the meet a samurai!; Chipp: Okay, come on!; Anji: Right behind you!; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Anji: What is this ritual anyway?; Chipp: The guy we're after isn't even human. We can't bring him back if we half-ass this.; Anji: Stop trying to act cool, Boss. I can tell how excited you are.; Chipp: Hell yeah, I am! He's a samurai! Of course I wanna be friends with a samurai!; Anji: Well, to be perfectly frank... So do I!; Chipp: YEAH!; Anji: Now let's go!; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Chipp appears]; Chipp: You tryin' to get left behind?; Anji: Oh, pipe down and lend me a hand.; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Chipp: Miiighta gone a little overboard. We can take a break, if you want.; Anji: I appreciate the gesture, but there's not a chance, Boss. From here on out, it's a race to see who gets there first.; Chipp: Hahaha. Bring it on, then!; [Chipp leaves]

Stage 7 Intro VS Chipp (Extreme): Chipp: Through here. You ready?; Anji: You've fought him before, right, Boss? How was it?; Chipp: He's damn strong.; Anji: ...I see... That's AWESOME!; Chipp: RIGHT?!; Anji: Okay, let's get warmed up!; Chipp: Yeehaw!; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Chipp: Guess we're both in pretty good shape.; Anji: Yeah. Let's go, while we're still fired up!; Chipp: Okey-dokey!; Anji: Now I'm really getting hyped!; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Anji: Come on, out of gas, before the race starts?; Chipp: That's what I get for keeping the pedal to the floor... Don't worry about me, I'll catch up in no time. You go on ahead.; Anji: You're so cool, Boss. Maybe too cool. Just don't complain if you miss all the fun.; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: You look familiar.; Anji: So you remember. I'm honored.; [Chipp appears] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); Chipp: Hey, join us.; Anji: You're really gonna lead with that?; Nagoriyuki: Your shinobi friend's been here before. So you intend to make me a tool of the government?; Anji: Doesn't sound half bad. But first, a chambara!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Nagoriyuki: What fools. Are you really unafraid of me?; Anji: Would you be afraid if you have the chance to meet Miyamoto Musashi?; Nagoriyuki: Heh heh heh... I would be afraid. Afraid that he might start rambling about his paintings!; [Nagoriyuki leaves]; Anji: Argh. It seems we've missed our mark.; Chipp: This time, maybe. We'll be back.; Anji: Yeah.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: Why are you here?; Anji: To bring you back.; [Chipp appears]; Anji: Whoa. He's a bona-fide samurai...; Chipp: Yeah, the more I look at him, the more incredible he gets...; Nagoriyuki: So you intend to make me a tool of the government?; Chipp: Not quite. I'm a shinobi, and he's a geisha.; Anji: And though she's isn't here, we have a ronin, too. Wait, who's the geisha?!; Chipp: Join us, and all we'll need is a shogun.; Nagoriyuki: Is this a bit?; Anji: No more words, let's get this started!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Nagoriyuki: This isn't good. I have no idea what's happening... Is this... terror I feel? I've almost forgotten what it felt like... What exactly is it you want?; Anji: Oh, come now. Didn't you feel our intentions coming through our fists? Lets be friends.; Nagoriyuki: ...That's it?; Chipp: That's it.; Anji: And spare us the "it ill suits me" nonsense. Because we're not taking no for an answer.; Nagoriyuki: In that case, sure.; Anji: Yahoo!!!; Chipp: Daimyo!!!; Anji and Chipp: YEEAAAH!; Nagoriyuki: Yeeah...; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: I recognize your face.; Anji: And soon you'll know the name: Anji Mito.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: You've thrown me for a loop. What a dance.; Anji: Liked it, did you?; Nagoriyuki: Haha, perhaps. Come visit me again.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Anji: ...Wait. I didn't even get to talk to him. And for that matter... Where on earth has the boss gone?; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Nagoriyuki: An aikido practitioner?; Anji: Dance, actually. But mine's a special kind of dance.; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: Then let's see how it fares against unbreakable steel.; Anji: ...Boss, this is insane. "Strong" doesn't BEGIN to describe this guy!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Nagoriyuki: Your spirit comes not from murderous intent, nor a thirst for battle... What an unusual experience.; Anji: Unusual is right. We never thought you'd bait us into a counterattack.; Nagoriyuki: And you still managed to keep you Four Temptations in check. Haha. I enjoyed our battle. Farewell.; Anji: Yeah, until next time! ...Er, wait, no!; [Arcade Ends.]

Bridget

Stage 1 Intro VS Goldlewis: Goldlewis: You’re hidin’ an UMA, aren’t you?; Bridget: You’re not taking Roger away from me!; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: Bridget: Well? Ready to give up yet?; Goldlewis: Hmm. That’s all for today. You’re a tough cookie. You see any other UMAs, you let me know, li’l lady.; Bridget: I’m... a boy.; Goldlewis: That right? Sorry ‘bout that, hoss.; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Goldlewis: No wonder you’re so famous. Looks are deceivin’. I’ll be back for more later, li’l lady.; Bridget: I’m... I’m a boy. These girl-clothes are... It’s a long story.; Goldlewis: ...I see.; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Goldlewis appears]; Goldlewis: That was hard to watch.; Bridget: I-I haven’t even gotten started.; [Fight continues.]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Bridget: Thank you very much! It’s all thanks to you! I’ve got to toughen up! Y’know, since I’m a boy and all... Heh heh...; Goldlewis: You really mean that? It sure ain’t what your eyes are sayin’.; Bridget: ...; [Goldlewis leaves.]

Stage 7 Intro VS Goldlewis (Extreme): Goldlewis: I’m strict across the board. Don’t take it personal.; Bridget: It feels like you’re EXTRA hard on me...; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Goldlewis: Lemme guess. You’re hidin’ your true self for the sake of other folks.; Bridget: ...!; Goldlewis: Bullseye.; Bridget: How... How did you know?; Goldlewis: I’m ridin’ that horse too, hoss. I keep tellin’ myself this is what’s best for my family. I’ve shied away from my true feelings for years and years. Look where it got me. Separate homes. What a joke.; Bridget: I always thought that, as long as I kept quiet, things would work out... But it hurts too much. I haven’t even told my parents.; Goldlewis: You don’t need to tell anyone anything you don’t wanna. But if holdin’ it in hurts, that’s a UMA of a different color. I know how hard it is to really trust someone, even when they’re real close.; Bridget: Trust, huh...? I guess...; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Bridget: I mean, I... I...; Goldlewis: ...Know you’re runnin’ away?; Bridget: ...! How can you tell?; Goldlewis: Cause I’m the same way. I know what it’s like to turn your back on yourself for too long. I’m still tellin’ myself it ain’t my fault as we speak. D’you know how long it’s been since I saw my family?; Bridget: Do you regret it? Turning your back, I mean.; Goldlewis: I did what seemed right at the time. Same old bull. But lookin’ at you... I remember what it was like to be real lost.; Bridget: Mr. Dickinson...; Goldlewis: I dunno. Maybe bein’ real lost ain’t so bad.; Bridget: I see... I’ve got some thinking to do. A lot of it. I just... Don’t want to regret anything.; Goldlewis: Good call. I’m not tryin’ to preach, but give it some thought. You got your freedom, after all.; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Ky (Normal): Ky: Good to see you. You haven’t changed a bit.; Bridget: Yes, long time no see! ...Did you cut your hair? Come on, let me show you how far I’ve come!; Ky: I suppose a quick spar wouldn’t hurt...; [Goldlewis appears.]; Goldlewis: C’mon, kid, I can’t watch you hurt yourself.; Bridget: Hey! I-I’m not a “kid,” okay?!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Ky: It’s true you’ve grown stronger, yes, but also more hesitant. Is something troubling you?; Bridget: T-Troubling me? No... Well, not exactly... I’m happy... But I don’t know if I’m REALLY happy.; Ky: Happiness is difficult to define. However... If you have doubts, then perhaps it’s time you take a new step.; Bridget: A new step...?; Goldlewis: Never hurts to get a good look at yourself from another angle.; Bridget: I’ll... I’ll think about it. About my happiness... and my future. Thank you so much! Both of you!; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Ky (Hard): Ky: I’m not who you remember me to be.; Bridget: I challenge you to a duel, Mr. King!; [Goldlewis appears.]; Bridget: I’m not the Bridget I used to be, either! I made myself a top-class bounty hunter... And made loads of money in the process...; Goldlewis: You don’t look as confident as you sound.; Bridget: ...; Ky: Here I come. Show me how you’ve changed.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Ky: Stop right there. That’s enough.; Bridget: I... I don’t know what to do. I’m not strong like you, Mr. Ky. I’m too scared of losing what I have.; Goldlewis: Runnin’ away, huh? Ain’t you a little young for a midlife crisis?; Bridget: O-Of course I’m running! I’m happy the way I am...; Ky: Discretion can be the better part of valor... But think about it. For the sake of your future self.; Bridget: For my... Future self... ...But what if I make the wrong decision?; Goldlewis: You got your whole life ahead of you, kid. Gotta learn to take a hit sometime.; Ky: And there are helping hands right in front of you.; Bridget: ... I... I don’t want to run scared anymore. If I keep on faking it like this, I know I’ll regret it... So from now on, no matter what... No more lying to myself. Thank you! Both of you!; Goldlewis: Don’t mention it. Happy trails, cowgirl. Or, uh, cowboy...?; Bridget: Cowgirl is fine! Because... I’m a girl!; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Ky (Extreme): Ky: A duel, I suppose.; Bridget: I’m gonna learn... the secret of your strength!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss): Ky: I sense great hesitance. Are you... distressed, perhaps?; Bridget: Distressed? It’s more like I’m... conflicted. I just don’t know if I should keep living like this.; Ky: So you’re afraid, then. Of change.; Bridget: ...!; Ky: You’re conflicted because you still cherish the present. Perhaps you should consider what is truly important to you.; Bridget: ...You may be right. Thank you so much, Mr. Ky!; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Bridget: I can’t believe it... Your power is limitless!; Ky: You flatter me. I owe my strength to the power of Gears.; Bridget: So, when you went public about Gears... Was it scary? Weren’t you afraid of what people would say...?; Ky: No, I wasn’t afraid. I didn’t want to lie to myself or my family. That’s all.; Bridget: That’s all...?; Ky: Indeed. That was the most important thing to me. ...I suppose you find that hard to believe.; Bridget: N-No! I mean, I’m impressed. I wish... I could be like you.; Ky: You are strong enough. All that remains is to decide.; Bridget: Y-Yessir...!; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Ky (Extreme): Ky: In that case, let’s make this a serious duel.; Bridget: I’m rigged and ready!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Ky: Have I convinced you yet? No matter what others think, I will not change. Not even if this body turns to Gear.; Bridget: ...No matter what others think, huh? I’ll admit that still scares me a little... But I want to live as my true self. At least that’s kind of how I feel now that I’ve watched you.; Ky: I’m glad to be of help. Come visit Illyria if you need anything. Dizzy will be happy to see you, too.; Bridget: Of course! I’ll have lots of new yo-yo tricks to show you! Thank you... Truly.; [Arcade Ends.]

I-No

Stage 1 Intro VS I-No (Copy): I-No (Copy): I-No. That's a lovely name. I feel like I've heard it before.; I-No: Is this me from the past...? Another ghost of this paradox, I guess.; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 1 Ending (Heart Loss): I-No: I lost... Haha. Guess I only get to be God for half a day.; I-No (Copy): Are you God?; I-No: Was. Past tense.; [Proceeds into Normal Route]

Stage 1 Ending (Flawless Win): I-No: Why did you hold back?; I-No: You have no reason to keep me alive.; I-No (Copy): Well, I actually do have a reason.; I-No (Copy): I've never seen someone look so miserable.; I-No: ...Damn, was I always so sappy?; [Proceeds into Extreme Route]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [I-No (Copy) appears]; I-No (Copy): Do gods have a lot of pride?; I-No: Until they get their ass kicked by a human, they do.; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): I-No: ...Why did you save me?; I-No (Copy): If you saw someone in trouble right in front of you, wouldn't you do the same?; [I-No (Copy) leaves]; I-No: ...Is that the kind of shit I used to say?

Stage 7 Intro: I-No (Copy): Never much liked bootlegs.; I-No: Do you stack up aganist the offical?; I-No (Copy): Are you me, from the future?; I-No: Bingo. Time sands down all that optimism, and you grow to resent everything.; I-No (Copy): Am I'm gonna turn out like you?; I-No: You really wanna know?; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 7 Ending (Heart Loss): I-No (Copy): So you became a god to reconstruct the world?; I-No: Once everything starts to look like fiction, you'll do the same.; I-No (Copy): I doubt that.; I-No (Copy): Because now you're here. And I'm not alone.; I-No: ...; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 Ending (Flawless Win): I-No (Copy): You were trapped in a fictional world, struggling to get out all the while.; I-No: I thought that if I reconstructed the world, something might change.; I-No (Copy): But that wasn't really what you desired.; I-No: What do you mean?; I-No (Copy): If that truly was your dream, you would have told me to do it.; I-No: ...Shit.; [I-No Leaves]; [Proceeds on with Extreme Route]

Stage 8 Intro Vs Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: In time, your existence will destroy the world. I have to kill you, before it's too late.; I-No: What a shitty pardox.; [I-No (Copy) Enters]; I-No: Get lost, before you get caught up in all this.; I-No (Copy): Who are you?; I-No: At this point, I couldn't care less how many times I have to die.; I-No (Copy): Well, God, I'm not about to tell you to treasure your life. But I will warn you not to throw it away.; I-No (Copy): Keep that up and you'll forget how to love.; I-No: ...; I-No: ...Haha.; Nagoriyuki: Twins in damnation...; I-No: I've had a change of heart.; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Intro Vs Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: There are demons within you.; I-No: Well, well... What kind of paradox do we have here?; I-No (Copy): He's strong. And he's after you.; I-No: And you.; I-No (Copy): Run. I'll buy you some time.; I-No: ...; I-No: The two of us should be able to take him down.; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Intro Vs Nagoriyuki(Extreme): Nagoriyuki: Strike, strike, strike down the calamity.; I-No: *sigh* What a stupid world I'm trapped in.; [Fight Ensues]

Ending 1 (Normal - Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins): Nagoriyuki: This change... From where?; I-No: Dunno. But I suddenly felt like flipping through an old album.; I-No: It's just on a whim.; Nagoriyuki: Humans. You will not die today.; [Nagoriyuki Leaves]; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Ending 2 (Hard): Nagoriyuki: I yield. Lacking reason.; Nagoriyuki: No need to cut you down.; [Nagoriyuki Leaves]; I-No (Copy): You saved me... Why?; I-No: The most selfish bastard alive once told me...; I-No: Before you try to change the world,; I-No: find the parts of yourself that don't change.; I-No: I don't know if I even have any of those...; I-No: ...But there were some things I wanted left unchanged.; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: Something, changed within you.; Nagoriyuki: Different spirit, fighting for humanity.; Nagoriyuki: Will let this pass.; [Nagoriyuki Leaves]; I-No: Fighting for humanity...? Me?; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Stage 8 Ending, Flawless Win: Nagoriyuki: Strike, strike, strike, STRIKE! Strike down the calamity!; I-No: Ugh, guess the samurai's done playing around.; [Proceeds to Stage 9]

Stage 9 Intro Vs Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: Power maximum. Death assured.; I-No: It was a mere human that destroyed me after I became a god.; [Fight Ensues]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): I-No: You can kill me. But let the other one go.; Nagoriyuki: A change within you. But for what?; I-No: Look, I get it. This place is an after-image. An echo of a world that doesn't exist.; I-No: Even so...; Nagoriyuki: Your strength is... immense. Motherly.; I-No: "Motherly"?; I-No: You know... I never really thought about why we living things have children.; Nagoriyuki: Mother may live.; [Nagoriyuki Leaves]; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Sin

Stage 1 Intro VS Zato: Zato: Ah, the son of the First King. What brings you to me?; Sin: C'mon, no need to be so formal!; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 1 Ending (Heart Loss): Zato: What are you doing here? This isn't the safest of areas.; Sin: Showing a kid around. I think they're lost!; Sin: They were right here a minute ago... Hey, where's my wallet?; Zato: I hate to say it, but I think both wallet and kid are gone.; Zato: I'm afraid the generous make the easiest marks.; Sin: Well, hey. Maybe they need it more than I do.; Sin: You never know, until you find out.; Zato: ...I suppose not.; [Proceeds into Normal Route]

Stage 1 Ending (Flawless Win): Zato: What are you doing here?; Sin: A lost kid asked me to show them around...; Sin: Said they needed money, too... Huh? Where'd they go?; Zato: It might've been a scam. This isn't the safest of areas.; Zato: I won't tell you to trust no-one, but try to be a little more cautious.; Sin: I mean, you never now, right?; Sin: As long as I'm helping people in need...; Sin: ...Who cares if I get tricked now and then?; Zato: Hm...; [Proceeds into Extreme Route]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Zato appears]; Zato: It seems you are in need.; Sin: Oh! Right on time!; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Sin: Thanks for the save.; Zato: Don't mention it.; Sin: So why'd you help me? I'm just a nobody.; Zato: Well, if I had to give a reason... You... just looked like you could use the help.; [Zato leaves]

Stage 7 Intro: Zato: Is it coincidence, or is it destiny?; Sin: Whatever happened to a simple "hello"?!; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 7 Ending (Heart Loss): Zato: I looked into that child. They're a known con artist.; Zato: The child you assisted before.; Zato: They make targets out of kind, trusting souls like you.; Zato: You should be a little more careful from now on.; Sin: Well, I get what you're saying...; Sin: But hey! Maybe the kid really needed the cash.; Sin: No way for me to know the truth anyway, so why stress over it?; Sin: Can't let a chance to help someone slip by, right?; Zato: A chance...; Zato: Well said. That's... One way to look a it.; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 Ending (Flawless Win): Zato: The child you helped earlier was scamming you...; Zato: If I told you that, would you act any differently?; Sin: Why should I?; Sin: Who says scammers don't need help, too?; Sin: If I see someone in need, I'll help them.; Zato: ...I see.; Sin: I bet you've done your share of bad stuff, too.; Sin: But if everyone just cut you off 'cause of it, that's even worse!; Sin: So if you ever need anything, come talk to me!; Zato: Heh heh... I appreciate the concern.; Sin: Man, I can never tell if you're happy or not.; Zato: I am happy. I never thought I could be so moved.; [Proceeds on with Extreme Route]

Stage 8 Intro Vs Ky (Normal): Ky: Finished with your errands?; Sin: Ultimate-critical-finished!; Sin: Well, I'm all done for the day. Let's spar!; Sin: Couldn't hurt to move the ol' bod once in a while, Dad!; Ky: You're right. It has been a while.; Ky: Here I come.; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Intro Vs Ky (Hard): Ky: Try not to hurt yourself.; Sin: That's my line, Dad!; Zato: Can you handle things from here?; Sin: I told you, I'll be totally fine...; Ky: Sin, this is where your habits led you.; Sin: Nngh... Fine, I'll take the L.; Sin: But y'know, I'm not gonna be a kid forever!; Sin: Lemme show you just how much I've grown.; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Intro Vs Ky (Extreme): Ky: You're looking down.; Sin: Yeah. Can I shake it off with you?; [Fight Ensues]

Ending 1 (Normal - Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins): Ky: Wait. I'm getting a call.; Ky: What is it? Yes, he's here.; Ky: ...I'll pass that along.; Ky: Haven't you forgotten something, Sin?; Sin: Hmm? Lessee... My homework's all done... Uhhhmmm....; Ky: Your mother is asking about the groceries.; Sin: Aw, man! I screwed that up!; Zato: All that talk, and you couldn't manage a shopping trip?; Ky: It seems Elphelt took care of it on your behalf. She was worried about you.; Sin: Hah... I'm super-jet-beat...; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Ending 2 (Hard): Ky: You really have grown.; Sin: Yeah, a little. I even helped someone out today.; Sin: I did lose 'em at one point, though. But I think they got what they needed.; Zato: A deed so selfless, it cost you your wallet.; Sin: Ulp... P-Please don't go there.; Sin: But no harm, no foul, right? I'll keep an eye on it next time.; Ky: As your father, I only hope for your safety.; Ky: For my sake, please keep that close to your heart.; Ky: That's all I have to say.; Sin: You're not mad at me, Dad?; Ky: I have no reason to be.; Sin: Really?; Ky: Really.; Ky: Now let's head home. Your mother is waiting.; Sin: Yeah! I wonder what's for dinner!; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Ky: Wait a moment.; Ky: Yes, it's me.; Ky: What? I see, Dizzy. Understood.; Ky: Sin. Didn't your mother ask you to go shopping?; Sin: Dah! Uh-Umm... That... does sound familiar.; Sin: What was I supposed to buy? Milk... Um, what else...?; Ky: Sin.; Sin: Yes, sir! Right away, sir!; Ky: Your strength hasn't changed you one bit.; Ky: That's not necessarily a bad thing.; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Stage 8 End, Flawless Win: Ky: Do you feel better now?; Sin: Not really. Can you get a little more... serious?; [Proceeds to Stage 9]

Stage 9 Intro Vs Ky (Extreme): Ky: Don't overdo it, Sin.; Sin: I won't if you won't!; [Fight Ensues]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Ky: So, still troubled?; Sin: Nope! I got an ultra-perfect answer!; Sin: I figured out I shouldn't think too hard about stuff!; Ky: All that thinking, and that's your answer? Oh, Sin.; Sin: I could overthink whether or not to help one person... or I could skip the thinking and help two people instead!; Sin: Y'know, I think that just feels way better.; Ky: You're right. That's a good way to walk through life.; Sin: Heh heh! Thanks, Dad. I owe it all to you and Mom!; Ky: Well, Sin... You really have grown.; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Leo

Stage 1 Intro VS Potemkin: Potemkin: An Allied King out on surveillance?; Leo: I needed to see the truth with my own eyes.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: Potemkin: ...is Illyria lacking manpower?; Leo: That was just a warm-up! The operation will now commence! Let us secure the demi-human.; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Potemkin: You're as highly skilled as I'd expected.; Leo: Haha. By all means, keep the compliments coming. But let's go over our mission, first.; Potemkin: This is a joint operation to secure the demi-human.; Leo: That's right, And it may get violent. Do not let your guard down.; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Potemkin appears]; Potemkin: We still have a long way to go. Remember to conserve your strength.; Leo: Conserve your worries! My stamina is endless!; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Potemkin: Quit being stubborn and get some rest. I'll go on ahead to scout the area.; Leo: Sure. But do not engage the demi-human alone even if you encounter him!; [Potemkin leaves]

Stage 7 Intro VS Potemkin (Extreme): Leo: According to our intel, he should be hiding somewhere nearby.; Potemkin: We should get warmed up, then.; Leo: My thoughts exactly.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Potemkin: That should do.; Leo: Yeah, I'm all ready to go.; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Potemkin: That's enough, Any more and it will impact our performance later.; Leo: All right then, you take a break. I'll keep pushing ahead.; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: Go home, before you get hurt.; Leo: Fine, but only if you come with us.; [Potemkin appears.] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); Nagoriyuki: Did you think you could win by ganging up on me?; Leo: I know I could win with one hand behind my back!; Potemkin: Leo, his strength is no mere boast!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Nagoriyuki: Weak. You'll never kill me like this.; Leo: There's no entry for "eradication" in my dictionary. It's way cooler to unite with someone, after all.; Nagoriyuki: You are one strange man. But the will in your eyes is strong. We shall meet again.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: You aren't just some snob, it would seem.; Leo: I'm actually a king.; [Potemkin appears.]; Nagoriyuki: A beast will not bare its fangs if its nest is undisturbed.; Potemkin: But it will be hunted down once it does.; Leo: Even if the fault lies in the whim of some foolish man. We wanted to talk to you before that could happen.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Nagoriyuki: Spare me. I serve only one master. Though he has already departed this world, a samurai's loyalty never waivers.; Leo: Work with us, then... not for us. A king does not demand servitude, but proves himself worthy of it. We both know the meaning of loyalty.; Nagoriyuki: ...A king, huh?; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: Such spirit. Been a while since I've faced an opponent like you.; Leo: Oh, you've NEVER faced an opponent like me!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: Stop. Continuing this battle will only wear you down.; Leo: That's going in my dictionary under "Lame Excuses."; Nagoriyuki: How odd. I see neither fear nor greed in your eyes. Don't try getting friendly with me.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Nagoriyuki: I see... So you honed your sword skills on the battlefield.; Leo: You're not the only one who's well-acquainted with death.; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: ...But run, if you don't want this place to be your grave.; Leo: I've nothing to gain by fleeing or dying. Therefore, my sole option is to win!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Nagoriyuki: I know what you're planning. You intend to tame and make use of me.; Leo: What's wrong with that? We're all bound to our own interest. What matters is whether or not we can call the ties that bind us "trust."; Nagoriyuki: Trust. I'm not entirely sure the word belongs on my lips.; [Arcade Ends.]

Ramlethal

Stage 1 Intro VS Faust: Faust: Stop, running...; Ramlethal: Stop chasing me then.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: Faust: Do not fight, demi-human.; Ramlethal: But that's my mission.; Faust: Mission, can't complete.; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Ramlethal: My mission is to secure the demi-human. There'll be more danger ahead.; Faust: That's why, follow.; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Faust appears.]; Faust: Help, you.; Ramlethal: ...Thank you.; [Fight continues.]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Ramlethal: What do you mean, I cannot complete my mission?; Faust: You'll lose, even if you win.; Ramlethal: I see. Thank you, but I'll be fine.; [Faust leaves.]

Stage 7 Intro VS Faust (Extreme): Faust: Define, secure...; Ramlethal: It's hard to put into words. Fight me.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Faust: ...You, will not capture demi-human.; Ramlethal: I just want him to know. Not my words... but my feelings.; Faust: Help, let me.; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Ramlethal: If you keep getting rid of unnecessary things. your world becomes smaller and loses color. And before long, you become smaller, too.; Faust: To protect yourself, help demi-human. I'll support.; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: You're with the government?; Ramlethal: Yes, but not really.; [Faust appears.] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); Ramlethal: This doctor told me...; Faust: Business, cannot win...; Nagoriyuki: That's certainly one way to put it.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Nagoriyuki: What are you trying to achieve by capturing me?; Ramlethal: I won't capture you. We want to bring your heart back with us.; Nagoriyuki: My heart?; Ramlethal: We want to become somewhere you belong.; Nagoriyuki: I don't get a place like that.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: Do I look like someone who belongs?; Ramlethal: Do you not think so?; [Faust appears.]; Faust: If you win, you lose.; Ramlethal: I understand, but that doesn't mean we should go easy on him.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Nagoriyuki: You aren't trying to win. Why? Are you trying to placate me?; Ramlethal: "Placate"? I don't know difficult words like that. But I will neither win, nor lose. I just want to get my message across.; Nagoriyuki: ...Perhaps a day will come when I can believe it.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: Beneath your calm exterior, I sense a mighty will.; Ramlethal: I accept that.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: Challenging me half-heartedly is asking for death.; Ramlethal: Why haven't you defeated me, then? You can't win like this.; Nagoriyuki: You're stronger than I expected. I'll give you that. But you must leave me be.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Nagoriyuki: ...You're strong.; Ramlethal: Yes. I am strong.; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: But you're not giving this your all. You cannot defeat me.; Ramlethal: I never intended to defeat you.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Nagoriyuki: What are you trying to make me do?; Ramlethal: I want you to accept yourself. But that's hard to do all alone.; Nagoriyuki: I know. It's why I've hurt so many people. Too many.; Ramlethal: You won't hurt me. Because I'm strong.; [Arcade Ends.]

Jack-O'

Stage 1 Intro VS Jack-O' (Alter Ego): Jack-O' (Alter Ego): What's up?; Jack-O': I need to know something.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: Jack-O': Hmm...; Jack-O' (Alter Ego): What did you wanna know so badly?; Jack-O': A kung-fu girl once told me, "when in doubt, start throwing punches." What are you to me?; Jack-O' (Alter Ego): Now I get it. I guess I'd say... You should try punching a little harder!; Jack-O': I need to know something.; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Jack-O' (Alter Ego): You find what you were looking for?; Jack-O': I thought you would disappear once I became human. But I was wrong. You're not a bug or another voice in my head.; Jack-O' (Alter Ego): Wow, that's rude. You're the one who called me, y'know. Buuut, now that you've figured that out, why don't we get back to our original purpose?; Jack-O': I need to know something.; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Jack-O' (Alter Ego) appears]; Jack-O' (Alter Ego): Need any help?; Jack-O': Help? But how would you...?; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Jack-O': How weird. When you're around, I can move just like I used to.; Jack-O' (Alter Ego): ...A "thank you" would have been fine. Anyway, you know I know, right? What you're really after.; Jack-O': What?; Jack-O' (Alter Ego): It might be too early to tell you, though. I'll give ya a little more time to figure it out.; [Jack-O' (Alter Ego) leaves]

Stage 7 Intro VS Jack-O' (Alter Ego) (Extreme): Jack-O' (Alter Ego): He's just ahead. Are you ready?; Jack-O': Thank you. For being so supportive, I mean. I was so obsessed with fulfilling my purpose that I pushed you away.; Jack-O' (Alter Ego): Don't sweat it. You're stuck with me. through thick and thin!; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Jack-O' (Alter Ego): Hmm, looks like merging these partitions is going to take a bit longer.; Jack-O': Perspective changes everything. It may be convenient for things to stay the way they are, at least for now.; Jack-O' (Alter Ego): Sure, that's fine by me. I'm cool with rolling with it.; Jack-O': Then shall we?; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Jack-O' (Alter Ego): I was able to repair the non-working sectors, but it's gonna be a while before I can merge the caches. So for now, I'm gonna pass the decoding and execution privileges to you, okay?; Jack-O': Hehe. Maybe you're the adult here.; Jack-O' (Alter Ego): Nah, we're still both kids. But I'm the legs and you're the head.; Jack-O': In other words: instinct and reason.; Jack-O' (Alter Ego): Ooh, or how about the face and the mask? I think that fits us better.; [Jack-O' and her Alter Ego merge.]; Jack-O': Now, let's get this party started!; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: What brings you to me?; Jack-O': That's what I want to know.; [Jack-O' (Alter Ego) appears.] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); Jack-O' (Alter Ego): Want me to tell you why you're here?; Jack-O': Will I find out if we fight him together?; Jack-O' (Alter Ego): Now you're gettin' it!; Nagoriyuki: Why challenge me? I've nothing to do with you.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Nagoriyuki: How odd. It feels as though I've gained something... But what?; Jack-O' (Alter Ego): Wow. Am I seriously the only adult here?; Jack-O': Wh-What are you talking about?; Jack-O' (Alter Ego): You're both so awkward. See ya around, maybe!; [Jack-O' and her Alter Ego leaves.]; Nagoriyuki: Why am I so... full of doubt?; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: How bizarre. It's as if there two of you.; Jack-O': Oh, phew. That makes this conversation easier.; [Jack-O' (Alter Ego) appears.]; Nagoriyuki: So the two of you are one and the same.; Jack-O': I think we can help you.; Nagoriyuki: As much as I hate to disappoint you. I'm afraid that would be impossible.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Jack-O': This place is so beautiful. A bit too spacious for one, though.; Nagoriyuki: It is a samurai's duty to serve the one he believes in. But my war is over, and I have no master to serve. This world has no place for me.; Jack-O': I used to think the same. Even though I had lots of people telling me otherwise. I was just lucky that I... I realized I already had someone. Someone nearer to me than anyone else.; [Jack-O' looks torwards her Alter Ego.]; Nagoriyuki: ...Perhaps I have yet to find myself. The Book of Five Rings. I never imagined I would receive a lesson in sunyata from someone so young. I give you my thanks. Let us meet again.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: You're not here to cut me down nor be cut down. Why have you come?; Jack-O': To preach the diversity of our era.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: Enough of this. Though I may have time to spare, this is a waste of it.; Jack-O': You're right. I'm sorry.; Nagoriyuki: But I can sense what it is that is bothering you.; Jack-O': You can?; Nagoriyuki: Recognize what ails you before you return to me.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Nagoriyuki: I yield. I am no match for you.; Jack-O': Maybe that was uncalled for? You've got it rough. So many people imposing their ideals upon you.; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: Even if that were true, where could I possibly belong?; Jack-O': I'll show you.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Nagoriyuki: You... You exhaust me. Why do you not fear me?; Jack-O': I mean, I do? But I want more friends.; Nagoriyuki: I am a samurai. A relic of the past.; Jack-O': Which is a boring way of saying... you're new to this world. Me too. This is all new to me. We're two members of the same class.; Nagoriyuki: Heh. Many have visited this place. Though I hate to echo the words of Chaos... these are interesting times indeed. I must return to greet the ninja and the geisha for now. But we shall meet again. Farewell.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Nagoriyuki

Stage 1 Intro VS Zato: Zato: There's something I'd like to ask you.; Nagoriyuki: Likewise. Shall we?; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: Zato: Perhaps I was mistaken. I was quite sure that we had something in common.; Nagoriyuki: Forgive me. I allowed my thoughts to stray from our duel. Perhaps you should assess me once more.; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Zato: As I thought... You're no ordinary vampire samurai.; Nagoriyuki: I see the roots of Dandyism within you, as well. That being said, I've just awoken from a long night's rest... It seems my mind has yet to clear.; Zato: Then until it does, allow me to accompany you in your training.; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Zato appears]; Zato: You must have been asleep for quite some time. Your wits are not entirely about you.; Nagoriyuki: What an embarrassment...; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Zato: It would seem as though I'm not what you need to return to full strength. I'll be a more observer from here on.; [Zato leaves]

Stage 7 Intro VS Zato (Extreme): Zato: We're almost there. You're so close to remembering what you've forgotten.; Nagoriyuki: And I thank you for that.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Zato: Masterful. It would seem you no longer require my help.; Nagoriyuki: On the contrary. This mess I'm in is born of my own shortcomings. But I will perfect them.; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Zato: I see... Your Bushido and your Dandyism work in harmony. Unfortunately, the battle ahead is one you must face alone. I cannot assist you.; Nagoriyuki: You've done more than enough. Once I've returned to full strength, I do hope I can face you again.; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Shadow Nagoriyuki (Normal): Shadow Nagoriyuki: (We meet again.); Nagoriyuki: Though I'd rather we didn't.; [Zato appears.] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); Shadow Nagoriyuki: (Your heart is as fragile as ever.); Zato: I can see it too... What a vexing nuisance.; Nagoriyuki: It seems my resolve is still lacking.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Shadow Nagoriyuki: (Heh heh... I guess that's enough for today.); [Shadow Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Zato: I'm sorry I couldn't be much help.; Nagoriyuki: No, this is all my own weakness. I'll have to accept that.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Shadow Nagoriyuki (Hard): Shadow Nagoriyuki: (Accept me, at once.); Nagoriyuki: I do accept you. I simply refuse to give in.; [Zato appears.]; Zato: So this is the darkness within you.; Nagoriyuki: Careful. My inner demons are known to take shape.; Zato: I must say, this goes beyond what I had imagined.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Shadow Nagoriyuki: (Weak. So weak.); [Shadow Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Nagoriyuki: That's why I continue to fight. There's no need to tell me what I already know.; Zato: Now that the battle is over, we've time to spare. Come, let us visit Lord Slayer together.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Shadow Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Shadow Nagoriyuki: (We are one in the same. You cannot be rid of me.); Nagoriyuki: That doesn't mean I can't cut you down.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Shadow Nagoriyuki: (The moment you lose focus is the moment I return.); [Shadow Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Nagoriyuki: Then I'll cut you down as many times as it takes.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Shadow Nagoriyuki: (Heh heh heh... Is that all you're capable of?!); Nagoriyuki: Maybe so. But it's still more than you are.; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Shadow Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Shadow Nagoriyuki: (Resolve will never triumph over instinct.); Nagoriyuki: If one submits, it isn't true resolve.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Shadow Nagoriyuki: (...Do you intend to thirst for the rest of eternity?); [Shadow Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Nagoriyuki: I gave my answer long ago. I've no words left for you.; [Arcade Ends.]

Giovanna

Stage 1 Intro VS Axl: Axl: Looks like you wanna ask me something.; Giovanna: Only if you know the directions.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: Axl: I know you've got business with that samurai. But I can't lead you to him. I can sense what you're after, and it isn't good.; Giovanna: Fine then. I'll search for him on my own.; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: Axl: Lookin' for the samurai, eh?; Giovanna: I suppose you know I wanna kick his ass, too. Guess I won't be getting those directions. Well, you're not the only one who picks up on things. Forget I ever asked.; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [Axl appears]; Axl: Y'know, you seemed stronger when you were kicking my arse...; Giovanna: I was sure you'd come to my rescue.; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): Axl: You lost on purpose, didn't you?; Giovanna: I had to see if you were stalking me or not.; Axl: Don't put it like that...; Giovanna: If you're gonna try to stop me... don't.; [Axl leaves]

Stage 7 Intro VS Axl (Extreme): Axl: Just what do you plan to do with him?; Giovanna: Fight him.; Axl: Right, dumb question. But just wait a tick, okay?; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Axl: I see, You're actually...; Giovanna: Well, yes. Our methods might be different, but...; Axl: You're gonna save him, eh? I'll go with you, then.; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Giovanna: Look, I get that you're worried, but I think we're after the same thing, here.; Axl: I think you're right. Sorry I got you so wrong. Guess this is what it means to communicate through battle.; Giovanna: So, can you trust me to see this through?; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: You're the wild one from before.; Giovanna: And I'm here to finish you off.; [Axl appears.] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); Axl: I knew you were gonna fight him!; Giovanna: Uh, please stay outta the way.; Nagoriyuki: I don't mind. I can take the both of you on.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Giovanna: Do you really think I'm here to neutralize this samurai?; Axl: You know...; Nagoriyuki: If you're not here to fight, I'll take my leave.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Giovanna: Ughhhh...; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: I felt your anger from leagues away.; Giovanna: Then you know why I'm here.; [Axl appears.]; Axl: It just doesn't feel right gangin' up on one guy.; Giovanna: Who cares? Let's do it.; Nagoriyuki: Hah, that's actually refreshing to hear.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Nagoriyuki: What answer were you hoping this battle would offer you?; Axl: The one to the question, "What if you could be human again?" But I know there's no simple answer to that... for any of us here.; Giovanna: Well, yeah. It's not easy to shed off a lifetime of sin. So I'll keep it simple. Here's my card. Give me a call when you're having trouble putting food on the table.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: You're in good health, wild one.; Giovanna: I've gotta be, to kick your ass.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: What were you trying to convey to me through this battle?; Giovanna: Didn't I make it obvious> The two of us are so similar. Well, if you're ever looking for a job, just let me know.; [Giovanna leaves.]; Nagoriyuki: Similar, huh.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Nagoriyuki: This fighting spirit... You intend to save me?; Giovanna: Good. Glad I got through to you.; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: Will you be able to say the same once you've seen the abyss within me?; Giovanna: Oh, don't be so dramatic. I saw that the first time we met.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Nagoriyuki: I'm far past saving.; Giovanna: I said the same thing, a few years back. I was living in a ruined shack with some old man I didn't even know, wearing clothes I picked up off the street. Everything can change.; Nagoriyuki: Perhaps. But only once I change myself.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; [Arcade Ends.]

Goldlewis

Stage 1 Intro VS Giovanna: Giovanna: Hey there, Boss. Out for a stroll?; Goldlewis: What're you doin' here? Return to your post.; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 1 Ending (Heart Loss): Giovanna: Look, I do not have time for more of your training.; Goldlewis: Enough. You're lookin' for that vampire. That ain't your mission.; Giovanna: Then you're after him too, Boss? Wow, if only I'd known...; Goldlewis: Heel, Giovanna.; Giovanna: Sounds like we gotta interrogate Mr. Goldilocks.; [Giovanna Leaves]; [Proceeds into Normal Route]

Stage 1 Ending (Flawless Win): Giovanna: Who, me? I'm, uh... On a business trip, yeah. Boy, so busy.; Goldlewis: Can the bullshit. I think I know exactly why you're here.; Goldlewis: Stop chasin' the Nightless.; Giovanna: So you're gonna get in my way too, huh?; Giovanna: First one there gets him. Later.; [Giovanna Leaves]; [Proceeds into Extreme Route]

Stage 7 Intro: Giovanna: Mind making it easy on me?; Goldlewis: Stop foolin' around and fight.; Giovanna: So, how goes the big vampire hunt?; Goldlewis: Outside of the unruly huntin' dog, y'mean?; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 7 Ending (Heart Loss): Giovanna: What are you really after, Boss? Why even confront that thing?; Goldlewis: He needs a friendly ear.; Giovanna: ...; Goldlewis: First he gets used and abused, and now people are chasin' him down like he's Bigfoot or somethin'.; Goldlewis: If nothin' else, I wanna be there for him. Show him he's got a place in our world.; Giovanna: ...; Goldlewis: That too brazen for a government man?; Giovanna: Does this have something to do with whatever's in that coffin?; Goldlewis: ...; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 Ending (Flawless Win): Giovanna: I'm pretty sure I get what you're after now.; Goldlewis: Then will you leave me to it?; Giovanna: I'd rather handle it myself, but it looks like my business trip is over.; Giovanna: Give him a good kick in the ass for me, though.; [Giovanna Leaves]; [Proceeds on with Extreme Route]

Stage 8 Intro (Stage 1 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: So you've come to collect me? Don't waste your time.; Goldlewis: I can offer you a place you'll be comfortable.; Giovanna: Hi. Ready to get bitch slapped?; Goldlewis: So the hunt begins.; Nagoriyuki: So be it. We can fill two graves today.; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Intro (Stage 7 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: Return to your coffin-maker. That will not fit your corpse.; Goldlewis: Lucky for you, vampire, it's just the right size for your bed.; Giovanna: Boss, are you seriously trying to tame this guy?; Goldlewis: Sure. He'd be better-behaved than you are.; Nagoriyuki: I refuse to become a dog of any government.; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Intro (Flawless Win): Nagoriyuki: What brings you to me?; Goldlewis: Scoutin'.; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 1 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: You've insufficiently trained your hunting dog.; Giovanna: Hear that, Boss? He's calling you a bad dog trainer. Ouch.; Goldlewis: You're the one he's callin' a dog...; Nagoriyuki: Enough of this. Find another member for your comedy troupe.; [Nagoriyuki Leaves]; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 7 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: I will not say it twice: Leave.; Giovanna: Let's go home, Boss.; Goldlewis: Fine by me. Our business here is done.; Nagoriyuki: How curious. I thought you would be more persistent.; Giovanna: Well, we did what we came here to do.; Goldlewis: If you ever wanna join us, you're welcome to. That's all we wanted you to know.; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 8 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: Why are you so determined to capture me?; Goldlewis: Nothin' special. We just want a few more heavy hitters on our side.; Nagoriyuki: I alone choose who I wield my blade for.; [Nagoriyuki Leaves]; Goldlewis: Nrgh... Stubborn samurai...; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Stage 8 Ending (Flawless Run): Nagoriyuki: Power overwhelming power itself...; Goldlewis: You willin' to hear us out now?; [Proceeds to Stage 9]

Stage 9 Intro: Nagoriyuki: Then I will fell you with more power still!; Goldlewis: Rgh... Just listen to reason, dammit!; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 9 Ending: Nagoriyuki: Enough. Further fighting is pointless.; Goldlewis: Yeah, you've proved your point. Forget capturin' ya.; Goldlewis: Your heart ain't that of a vampire. Just a human.; Goldlewis: And I don't collect humans.; Nagoriyuki: Just a human, you say? Hahaha... You're one bold man, you know that?; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Chaos

Stage 1 Intro VS I-No: I-No: An illusion?; Chaos: Only one way to find out.; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 1 End, Heart loss: I-No: Well, you're real all right. An illusion would've put up a better fight.; Chaos: Sorry. I was lost in my own head.; I-No: Might as well stay in there. Beats this shitty Paradox. Nothing here ever bears fruit.; Chaos: You're right. And I'm sick of it.; [Proceeds into Normal Route.]

Stage 1 End, Flawless win: I-No: For an illusion, you sure put up a good fight.; Chaos: Please. I'm no illusion. I'm a prisoner. Just like you, Boss. And this is one shitty prison. No action, and no drama.; I-No: Oh, good. You're the real Chaos after all. How did you figure out I'd end up in this Paradox, anyway?; Chaos: After all we've been through, I can't imagine we'd be kept apart for too long. Let's take a walk.; [Proceeds into Extreme Route.]

Stage 2-7, Heart Loss (Normal): [I-No appears]; I-No: So, what, are you just gonna fight everyone that comes your way?; Chaos: Until I find the key, that's the plan?; I-No: What key?; Chaos: Just help me out, will ya?; [Fight continues]

Stage 2-7, Win with Assist (Normal): I-No: You mentioned a "key." What is it?; Chaos: You don't know what a key is? It opens a locked door.; I-No: And where does this door lead to? The world we came from?; Chaos: Heh. Ever wonder why keyholes exist? This place is a bookstore full of novels with ambiguous endings. And I don't like it one bit.; I-No: Then this is where we part ways.; [I-No leaves]; Chaos: ...Look at that. She's figured out the nature of our existence here. See ya around. One day, someone's gonna need you.

Stage 7 Intro VS I-No (Extreme): I-No: Hold it. You're hiding something from me.; Chaos: You got me. Yes, fine, I DO have a birthmark on my butt! There's a lot I haven't told you. You'll have to be more specific.; I-No: Alright. Then do you know a way out of this place?; Chaos: If I did, would you come with me?; I-No: Answer the question: Do you know, or not?; [Fight ensues.]

Stage 7 End, Heart loss: Chaos: Let's shake the serious talk for now. The answer you're looking for is just ahead.; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 End, Flawless win: Chaos: Okay, let's simmer down a little. No need to get spicy. You know what demi-humans are, right? Vampires, werewolves, that sorta thing? Well, if you thought Gears were neat, get a load of this. Demi-humans transcend genetics, physics, and even time itself. Put plainly, their very existence is essentially a bug in our world's programming. Unlike you or me, they don't have IDs. They're the same existence across Independent Segments. And because of that, they subconsciously contain information about parallel universes. Meaning that demi-humans can act as terminals that allow us access to parallel worlds. Though obviously, as dwellers of infinite timelines, they need to downconvert to our simple definition of Planck time in order to exist in what we call "the real world." And heavens to Betsy does that make finding actionable information on them difficult. Like finding one particle of sand across the vastness of the universe. Did you know there was a guy named Bedman who managed to delete his own ID and became a multi-dimensional being? Anyway, that's where Nagoriyuki comes in. He wasn't born a demi-human. He became one. A hybrid, if you will. I can access different timelines by following little references in his old memories. Once I do that, the rest is simple.; I-No: Oh, good. I was worried this might be complicated.; Chaos: Er... Yeah... Sorry, let's get back out of the weeds here. Are you coming with me, or not?; I-No: ...In a way, this paradox is the world I desired. There's no reason for me to leave it yet.; Chaos: To be clear: Your story was a fabrication. But I don't intend to rewrite it. Though I suspect that in the near future, someone will need you. And when that time comes... Come play with me again.; [Continues on Extreme Route.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Normal): Nagoriyuki: Abomination! No ordinary human?; Chaos: Oh, boy. You're definitely not the one.; [I-No appears.] (Only when Stage 2-7 Flawless Wins); I-No: In this world, everybody comes out a little funny.; Chaos: Nothing "funny" about it. He's just one of a nearly infinite number of rejected outcomes.; Nagoriyuki: Youkai begone!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 1 (Normal): Nagoriyuki: A moment's withdrawal.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; I-No: You said he wasn't "the one." Who is?; Chaos: Hmm, how 'bout I give you a hint? You temporarily acquired the memories of the entire universe, right? So you SHOULD know where a demi-humans came from. Do you?; I-No: ...! Son of a bitch... I can't remember anything about them.; Chaos: Aha, see? Now things are getting interesting. Come along. We've got some more adventuring to do.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Hard): Nagoriyuki: Hatred: zero. Demo, I will cut you.; Chaos: Now you're giving me high hopes.; [I-No appears.]; I-No: Looks like you're every bit as popular here.; Chaos: I'm pretty sure he's not the one, either. But I did gain something. He's sensing me.; I-No: And what exactly did you "gain" on our not so ordinary walk?; Chaos: An entity similar to the real Nagoriyuki could be a key to our original world.; I-No: Excuse me? So, what, you've started defining your own reason to exist?; Chaos: I've always had a mind of my own, but I've never had any purpose. But if I've got a way of escaping this place, doesn't that mean something has a purpose for me?; I-No: Sounds like a question you should save for your therapist.; Chaos: So, what, you're saying that it's mere coincidence that you share an ID with a woman that isn't a parallel world version of you, but ALSO isn't a completely different person?; I-No: It must have been fate. The word you hate the most.; Chaos: I prefer to believe that I have a right to make my own choices. Besides, I hear the voices in my head calling out, "Save us!"; I-No: Save us?; Chaos: Maybe next time, I'll be playing the hero.; Nagoriyuki: You dare avert your filthy gaze?!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 2 (Hard): Nagoriyuki: Munennn!; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; I-No: So, what do you plan to do back in our original world?; Chaos: I already told you. Something's got a purpose for me. I'm sure it'll find me in time. But until it does, I guess I'm just gonna hang out and enjoy some good food. So, how 'bout it, Boss? You coming along?; I-No: Well, that's a bold ask. I'm pretty sure you realize that if I go back now. I'll make a paradox of the whole damn timeline.; Chaos: Worried you're gonna tear the fabric of time? It may have more give than we think, Boss...; I-No: ...I'm not your boss anymore.; [I-No leaves.]; Chaos: Yeah... I guess not. I just hope I'll see you again. Buh bye.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: I... will. kill. you.; Chaos: Bullseye!; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 3 (Extreme - Stage 8 Heart Loss / Normal - Stage 2-7 Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: Piece of shit. I want nani-mo nothing to do with you.; [Nagoriyuki leaves.]; Chaos: Aww, look, the fragment of possibility's aware enough to remember me. That's good. My hypothesis is starting to hold water. Let's hope I get to meet the real you next time.; [Arcade Ends.]

Stage 8 End, Flawless win: Nagoriyuki: My all... rests upon my blade...!; Chaos: I still can't believe I didn't get to see you go all out against Sol; [Proceeds into Stage 9.]

Stage 9 Intro VS Nagoriyuki (Extreme): Nagoriyuki: You. Will. Not. Leave. This. PLACE!; Chaos: Sorry, but that's not up to me.; [Fight ensues.]

Ending 4 (Extreme - Stage 9 Win): Nagoriyuki: Why... have you... been chosen...?; Chaos: I've got equal parts hope and resentment circulating through my body. If humanity doesn't learn to coexist, their survival instincts will swallow them whole. And until one or the other comes... I'm not going away. Maybe we'll find a possible past next time...; [Arcade Ends.]

Bedman?

Stage 1 Intro VS Baiken: Baiken: Hey! Hold it right there!; Delilah: H-Help me...!; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 1 Ending (Heart Loss): Delilah: Something's wrong... I've never seen it act like this before.; Delilah: Brother's program shouldn't run haywire like that...; Baiken: Let's save the family talk for later.; Baiken: We got a bed to deal with--; Baiken: HEY!; [Bedman? leaves]; Delilah: Wait!; [Proceeds into Normal Route]

Stage 1 Ending (Flawless Win): Baiken: Delilah, any idea what's goin' on?; Delilah: No... I'd just had dinner, that's all...; Baiken: So why'd this piece'a junk go berserk?; Baiken: Was it hungry or somethin'?; [Bedman? leaves]; Delilah: Hey, wait!; Baiken: Dammit, this bed's a real piece'a work!; [Proceeds into Extreme Route]

Stage 7 Intro (Flawless Run): Baiken: What're you doin'? Done cleanin' already?; Delilah: I was just getting to it...; Baiken: Time for good little girls to go home.; Delilah: What time, exactly? And "good" by what standards...? Oh... Nevermind.; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 7 Ending (Heart Loss): Baiken: Tch... Would it kill you to play it straight for once?; Baiken: Ya gotta be honest with your siblings.; Delilah: You're one to talk, Sis.; Baiken: Cram it.; Baiken: Listen, Delilah. This thing's not gonna attack you.; Delilah: ...; Baiken: But that doesn't mean you're completely safe.; Delilah: Right.; Baiken: You're still gonna stick with it, ain'tcha?; Delilah: Mhm.; Baiken: Two conditions: If things get outta hand, you run. And you get home before supper.; Delilah: ...! Got it!; Delilah: Thank you, Big Sis!; [Delilah and Bedman? leave]; Baiken: You're really lookin' out for your sister, huh?; Baiken: Wish you were a little less selfish.; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 Ending (Flawless Win): Baiken: Nope. Uh-uh. I see what you're after.; Baiken: Go find someone else. I ain't havin' it.; Delilah: Huh...?; Baiken: My sword's not gonna give you your easy way out.; Baiken: Delilah, c'mon home when you've had enough.; Baiken: Don't forget it's your turn to cook.; Delilah: Fine...; Baiken: Forgettin' something?; Delilah: I-I mean, yes ma'am!; Baiken: See it through to the end.; [Delilah and Bedman? leave]; Baiken: Man, you're a pesky gadget...; Baiken: But lose you or not, it's a call she's gotta make.; [Proceeds on with Extreme Route]

Stage 8 Intro (Stage 1 Heart Lose): Ramlethal: What happened?; Delilah: Um... I woke up, had some food, took a nap, and now... this.; Ramlethal: His bed looks like it wants to fight.; Ramlethal: Okay. Let's fight.; Delilah: But--!; Ramlethal: If that's what he wants, I don't mind.; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Intro (Stage 7 Heart Loss): Ramlethal: What's going on?; Delilah: It's not what it looks like! I was just laying around, then--; Ramlethal: Did you seek me out to have a fight?; Ramlethal: I don't understand. But if that's what you want, let's fight.; Ramlethal: I want to know his reason for leaving that behind, too.; Delilah: Miss Ramlethal...; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Intro (Flawless Run): Ramlethal: You...; Delilah: I'm sorry... I don't know what to say.; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 1 Heart Loss): Delilah: St-Stop, everybody!; Delilah: Don't break my brother's bed!; Ramlethal: Huh?; Baiken: There's a close shave.; Delilah: D-Did it stop?; Baiken: Looks like it. What was that about?; Delilah: I don't know. But I'm glad it didn't break.; Delilah: It's not that I wanted to break it.; Delilah: ...; Baiken: (Sigh) We're movin' out, Delilah.; Baiken: Don't forget yer bed.; Delilah: ...'Kay!; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 7 Heart Loss): Delilah: Stop! No more!; Ramlethal: It... It stopped...; Baiken: What the hell?; Delilah: But... Why? It's never stopped before...; Ramlethal: Because it's always focused on protecting you.; Ramlethal: But now, it wants something.; Baiken: Somethin' from you?; Ramlethal: It's looking for opponents who are strong... or powerful by some other definition.; Ramlethal: It won't be recharged or repaired. It isn't programmed to be.; Baiken: You're sayin' it's tryin' to get wrecked?; Delilah: Why...? Wh-What's the point?; Ramlethal: Maybe he wanted it to be destoryed.; Ramlethal: But you managed to actually stop it.; Ramlethal: I don't know why, but there must be some meaning.; Delilah: Meaning...; Delilah: Brother left me a... meaning?; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 8 Heart Loss): Delilah: St-Stop it!; Delilah: You can't take any more damage!; Ramlethal: Oh... it stopped...; Delilah: Th-Thankfully...; Ramlethal: No signs of aggression. You're safe now.; Delilah: Uh... Th-Thank you very much.; Delilah: This bed is... all I have left of my brother.; Ramlethal: It must be precious to you. Take good care of it.; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Stage 8 Ending (Flawless Run and Win): Ramlethal: Is it really programmed to fight so recklessly?; Delilah: As far as I can tell, it's not a bug...; Delilah: With my powers waning, too, I just couldn't stop it...; Delilah: Ah, not again!; [Proceeds into Stage 9]

Stage 9 Intro: Ramlethal: Target threat level increased. I will silence you.; Delilah: S-Silence?!; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 9 Ending: Delilah: St-Stop, you two! Don't break the bed!; Delilah: It... It's my Brother's!; Ramlethal: ...! Right. I thought as much.; Delilah: It... stopped?; Ramlethal: Don't worry. It won't run off anymore.; Delilah: Thank god... But why?; Ramlethal: Probably for your sake.; Ramlethal: For your sake, it wanted to go far away to be destroyed.; Delilah: I.. I never wanted that...; Ramlethal: Right. That's why it stopped.; Ramlethal: You stopped its self-destruction somehow.; Ramlethal: Perhaps you were... "unique" to him.; Ramlethal: He taught me about "uniqueness," too. Before he left.; Delilah: ...; Delilah: Miss Ramlethal...; Delilah: Could you tell me my brother's story?; Delilah: I want to know what Romeo's been through.; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Asuka

Stage 1 Intro: Asuka (R#): Repeat after me: “I’m bored.”; Asuka: I have no right to utter such words.

Stage 1 Ending (Heart Lose): Asuka (R#): Here we are– Just the two of us, in a galactic palace built for four hundred. Nothing wrong with a change of scenery, eh?; Asuka: Ha ha… I can’t say I see the significance.; Asuka (R#): No? Well, I beg to differ. Otherwise… I might never learn why you created me.; Asuka: …Um, well… About that. The Valentine sisters, formed by the Universal Will, were perfect beings. I hadn’t seen such immaculate synthetic life since the Frasco specimen.; Asuka (R#): So you wanted to try it for yourself. At least you're honest... if ethically bankrupt.; Asuka: Let me guess... Do you resent me?; Asuka (R#): No need to worry about that. Unless you resent yourself. Now, why don’t we kill a little more time?; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 1 Ending (Flawless Win): Asuka (R#): This was a failure. We’re not made for such… rigorous recreation.; Asuka: I agree, but that’s not news to you, is it? You ARE me, after all.; Asuka (R#): I suppose… But if so, shouldn’t you already know my intentions?; Asuka: That’s strange... We should be identical…; Asuka (R#): But we’re not. I’m chattier than you are. You made me that way. And I can’t make heads or tails of right and wrong. It’s… vexing.; Asuka: Vexing? Ah… I forgot to reconfigure your real-time settings. Sorry about that. Your personality formation and experience points are out of alignment.; Asuka (R#): Heh heh heh. You know, you don’t seem like the type to destroy all human life.; Asuka: You don’t have to laugh.; Asuka (R#): Come with me.; [Proceeds to Normal Route]

State 7 Intro (Flawless Run): Asuka: Isn’t it about time you tell me what you’re after?; Asuka (R#): Why not? Let’s get started.; Asuka: I have to fight you again?; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 7 Ending (Heart Lose): Asuka: I get it now. You are indeed different from me.; Asuka (R#): Yes, but making you see that isn’t what’s important.; Asuka: In that case, I don’t have the answer yet.; Asuka (R#): I thought about why you made me. One, you wanted to perfect a synthetic life form… Two, you wanted someone to talk to. Those, I’m sure of. It’s no use lying to me. The last is a hypothesis… You don’t like yourself.; Asuka: That’s not a hypothesis.; Asuka (R#): The question is, why not?; Asuka: Why not, huh? I can’t understand other people’s feelings. And I can’t stand that I can’t. I’m just a pathetic, ineffectual nerd… I don’t measure up to them.; Asuka (R#): Nerd is just a label. That’s not why you don’t have friends. And you’re lying about not understanding them. Didn't you see everyone you fought? Great simulations, if I may say so myself. But that’s not the reason I’m looking for.; Asuka: Hmm… Can I give up?; Asuka (R#): Me, I happen to like myself. Once I realized why, I had two hypotheses. I want to put them to the test.; [Returns to Hard Route]

Stage 7 Ending (Flawless Win): Asuka: That’s interesting… It’s hard to explain, but you were fighting me… …not against yourself.; Asuka (R#): If you notice the difference, you’re making good progress. I’m sure you’ll do fine without me from now on. Don’t forget all the people you fought on the way here. They may have been my creations, but that makes them your creations, too. You’re not the monster you think you are.; Asuka: Tch. Are you kidding me?; Asuka (R#): You made me… chatty. I found hobbies, interests… optimism. I wondered why… and then it hit me. I… I… I had nothing to do with any of it! Isn’t that what you wanted to teach me? But look. I can’t forget your whole history of feeling. Introverted, disagreeable. The truth -- reality -- interested you most. But no one wanted to hear it. The world was an uncomfortable place… And you had no one to blame for that. You destroyed the world. The people you love. All of it.; Asuka: …Okay, I get it. I'm sorry I made you say all of that.; Asuka (R#): That response gets an F.; Asuka: Huh?; Asuka (R#): I know you can't affirm yourself. But at least tell me you’ll keep walking. Even if you lose your way. As long as one person out there cares about you… It’s worth it just to try to keep them happy.; Asuka: I didn’t create you to be some living epitaph…; Asuka (R#): I want to believe that. That’s why you must come home alive.; Asuka: I never figured things would take such a drastic turn…; [Proceeds on to Extreme Route]

Stage 8 Intro (Stage 1 Heart Lose): Asuka (Boss): Welcome.; Asuka: …Me again? I’m about ready for an explanation.; Asuka (Boss): The words I’m about to say are also within you.; Asuka (R#): (appears) Ah, sorry. This Asuka was based on myself.; Asuka: Everyone that I’ve fought so far was a simulation that you made. I get that. But if this was a version of me, I know he’d rather talk things out.; Asuka (R#): Right. But Frederick taught all of us what it means to fight.; Asuka: In other words… our emotional experience has exceeded our vocabulary?; Asuka (Boss): If that is your inquiry… …does it really call for an answer?; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Intro (Stage 7 Heart Lose): Asuka (Boss): I never thought I would make it to me.; Asuka: I sure didn’t see this coming. All the simulations thus far were quite well-made. But isn’t this redundant?; Asuka (R#): I tuned him for combat. Fighting will show us some sort of answer. There are two possible conclusions… One that I’m hoping for.; Asuka: And the other?; Asuka (R#): I’d like to believe you’re not hoping for it.; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Intro (Flawless Run): Asuka (Boss): I didn’t expect to see you here.; Asuka: That was my line…; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 1 heart lose): Asuka: Wait… Let’s settle the score. Does our fighting have any meaning?; Asuka (Boss): To be honest, I’m worn out… and didn’t quite enjoy hitting myself. But isn’t this what you–I mean, we–wanted?; Asuka (R#): No. It’s a means to an end. He decides if we got what we wanted.; Asuka: Who, me? …Haah. I don’t know what the purpose is, but I do know one thing. All versions of me left the conclusions to others.; Asuka (R#): You made me. You knew this would happen. I respect you for it. You know what this means, right?; Asuka: Sure. It took a long, strange trip to get there, though. Let’s call it a day. Next time, I’ll give you my real message.; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 7 Heart Lose): Asuka (R#): It seems like my wish came true.; Asuka: Are you going to tell me what your wish was?; Asuka (R#): Your duty, and your penance for throwing the world into chaos… You were stuck between those two mutually exclusive ends. As a scientist, and as a human. So why did you create me? I was frightened for a moment there… but you prevailed. I want to exist.; Asuka: … Even so, without a firm scientific basis, you’ll just go in circles.; Asuka (R#): Just because something isn’t proven doesn't mean it doesn't exist.; Asuka: You think it's unscientific to deny the value of feelings?; Asuka (R#): I know it. And I’ll prove it. I might well exist to do so.; Asuka: Heh. There must be a more natural way to reach an understanding.; Asuka (R#): Heh heh. Maybe we can disprove gravity next.; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 8 Heart Lose): Asuka: I wonder if this is it. What was my other self trying to accomplish?; Asuka (Boss): The answers you seek are all inside you.; Asuka: …What's the word? Frustrating. But it does sound like what I'd say.; Asuka (Boss): I was recreated from another version of myself. I may have a thought that didn’t occur to you. Should I share?; Asuka: By all means.; Asuka (Boss): You don't like yourself. So you made a mirror to see the reason… and change it.; Asuka: Oh, I created you guys for more selfish reasons than that.; Asuka (Boss): Still. You must have considered it would end in facing yourself. But my other self noticed something beyond that– thanks to your slight tweak to his personality. He realized that we’d all grow old staring at the mirror.; Asuka: C-can you put that a little more directly?; Asuka (Boss): Now is not the time. (vanishes); Asuka: I’m starting to understand… why Frederick and the rest never seemed too happy to talk to me.; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Stage 8 Ending (Flawless run and win): Asuka (Boss): To think you made me disable my limiters… I’m tuned for combat. Your chances of winning are theoretically zero.; Asuka: I miscalculated. Are you really out to kill me?; [Proceeds into Stage 9]

Stage 9 Intro: Asuka (Boss): Can I assume you’re prepared for this?; Asuka: No, I’m not! That’s the right answer, right?; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 9 Ending: Asuka (Boss): Most impressive. The other me will be delighted.; Asuka: I could say the same thing to you. …But it’s not really the time for it.; Asuka (Boss): Wait... I haven’t come up with a good parting line yet.; Asuka: …Ha ha. It’s not like anyone actually cares about this fight. (lies down) But I think I understand my master’s take on existence a little better. Just a little. …A teeny, tiny bit.; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Johnny

Stage 1 Intro VS Giovanna: Giovanna: What do you want? I'm a little busy cloud-watching.; Johnny: Then you're in luck, 'cause I'm a cumulonimbus.; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 1 Ending (Heart Loss): Johnny: You're strong.; Johnny: A wild lady and a perfect Johnny. You couldn't paint a better picture.; Giovanna: Well, aren't you an optimist?; Johnny: Are pessimists more your type?; Giovanna: I like a man who can leave me alone.; [Giovanna leaves]; Johnny: Guess that means my charms still have room to grow.; [Proceeds into Normal Route]

Stage 1 Ending (Flawless Win): Giovanna: What's going on here? I should turn you in.; Johnny: Fine, if you'll be my prison guard.; Giovanna: No can do. Can't you tell I love my job?; Johnny: That's a shame. Seems like it's hell on your shoulders.; Johnny: If you'd like a change of pace, the Jellyfish Pirates are hiring.; Giovanna: I'll pass. Goodbye.; [Giovanna leaves]; [Proceeds into Extreme Route]

Stage 7 Intro (Flawless Run): Giovanna: You're starting to annoy me.; Johnny: A real hero doesn't know when to quit.; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 7 Ending (Heart Loss): Giovanna: Whatever you're after, I'm not joining your pirate crew.; Johnny: Only a fourth-rate fella makes a lady unhappy. You've turned me down, and that's that.; Giovanna: Then why? Are you that bored?; Johnny: I just wondered what you've been up to since then. This "lone wolf" act is nonsense.; Johnny: Besides that... I'm searching for something.; Giovanna: ...Right. From back then.; Giovanna: I'm not alone, by the way. I've got Rei.; Giovanna: I just didn't wanna board your ship.; Johnny: If you can still say so now, that's enough for me.; Johnny: At the very least, you're a finer woman than you've ever been.; Giovanna: People can change, you know.; Giovanna: I'm sure you've changed, too.; Giovanna: Now here we are. A finer woman and a finer man.; Johnny: You can say that again.; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 Ending (Flawless Win): Johnny: I just had to come see you.; Johnny: I had to see what my contrary little kitty was up to.; Giovanna: I'm not "up to" anything. Except being glad I'm not on your ship.; Giovanna: I'm surrounded by busybodies, but at least it's a steady job.; Giovanna: That's all I need. It's more than I could've asked for.; Johnny: Yeah? Glad to hear it.; Giovanna: I see you haven't changed one bit.; Johnny: Course not. Look up "ladies' man" in the dictionary, and there's Johnny.; Giovanna: Did you really just say that?; Johnny: Why, did I stutter?; Giovanna: Somehow, I get the feeling you're serious.; Johnny: That's right. When am I ever not serious?; Giovanna: Weirdo. But I bet people flock right to the right weirdo.; [Proceeds on with Extreme Route]

Stage 8 Intro (Stage 1 Heart Loss): May: I found you, Johnny!; Johnny: What're you doing in a place like this?!; [Giovanna enters]; Giovanna: Um... Can I go now?; May: Johnny! Explain!; Johnny: Settle down and hear me out, okay?; Giovanna: You wanna go? We should go.; May: You're not getting away! Neither of you!; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Intro (Stage 7 Heart Loss): May: Johnnyyyyyy!; Johnny: Damn, you're earlier than I expected.; [Giovanna enters]; May: While you were out playing, we were slaying dragons!; May: Today's the day you're gonna get it!; Giovanna: Why not explain?; Johnny: If that's all it took, we'd be done already.; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Intro (Flawless Run): May: I've been waiting for you, Johnny.; Johnny: I'm... not getting a "welcome home" hug, am I?; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 1 Heart Loss): Johnny: I told you! I was looking for new crewmates!; Johnny: You're the one who's been whining about the workload.; May: Is that all?; May: Honestly, I thought you were just off chasing women...; May: I guess I was mistaken.; Johnny: Enh, well, not entirely.; Giovanna: In other words, she nailed it.; Johnny: Sometimes you gotta break outta your birdcage to see the fluffiest clouds, don't you agree.; Giovanna: Sure. Just don't tell my boss. Or the president.; Johnny: Snitch on a lady? What kinda brute do you take me for?; Giovanna: Heh heh.; May: Hey, no more grown-up talk!

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 7 Heart Loss): May: I get it... You were just inviting her aboard.; Giovanna: And I've been turning him down the whole time.; May: Sorry, I thought Johnny was cheating on me.; Johnny: Cheating? Me? I play it straight with all the ladies.; Giovanna: And again, I've been turning him down.; May: C'mon Giovanna! You might as well at least come aboard!; May: Then I can make it up to you, and everyone'll be happy!; Giovanna: How's the view?; Johnny: World-class. I guarantee.; Giovanna: I'm interested.; May: Yippee!; May: I'm gonna splurge today! On Johnny's dime, of course.; Johnny: Throw me a bone, here...; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 8 Heart Loss): May: Sorry, Johnny! Are you okay?; Johnny: Y-Yeah. If I were anyone else, though, all bets'd be off.; May: You should've told me. I'll help you look for a crew.; Johnny: Listen. Finding people is one of the hardest missions there is.; Johnny: Feeling 'em out, reeling 'em in... It's like a battle.; Johnny: I don't wanna drag my precious family into that snakepit.; May: Johnny...!; May: Wait, you're just trying to hook up with a woman!; Johnny: Y'know, you really are growing up...; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Stage 8 Ending (Flawless Run): Johnny: Forget warm welcomes, that was scalding. My head's spinning!; May: I saw you, y'know!; May: I saw you on a date with another woman!; Johnny: Poor little me. And who's the lady?; May: You never take me on dates! How come?!; May: Johnnyyyyyy!; Johnny: Look, May, calm down. Or are we past that?; [Proceeds into Stage 9]

Stage 9 Ending: May: How could you? Here I am, worried sick, and you're dating!; Johnny: Aw, I was just recruiting new shipmates.; Johnny: C'mon, why jump to conclusions like that?; May: B-Because... I love you...; Johnny: All right, all right...; Johnny: I'm not upset with you or anything. You know that.; May: Yeah... I know...; May: A little misunderstanding only makes our love stronger, right?; Johnny: Uh...; May: And long, hard roads lead to the realest connections!; Johnny: Oh...; May: Even Elphelt says so!; Johnny: Hmmm.; May: So don't worry, Johnny! I'm gonna be just fine!; May: Cause this is what grown-up love's all about!; Johnny: ...; Johnny: Hoo boy.; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Elphelt

Stage 1 Intro VS Nagoriyuki: Nagoriyuki: Who goes there? And what did you just drop?; Elphelt: Ooh, that's one way to start a love story!; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 1 Ending (Heart Loss): Nagoriyuki: Someone's housekeys...; Elphelt: You're inviting me over? Golly gee, this is happening so fast... "you already have the keys to my heart... and now my home." What a proposal! Eeeeee!; Nagoriyuki: Wait I haven't said anything like--; Elphelt: You doth protest too much, methinks.; Nagoriyuki: Huh?; Elphelt: I know a bright future awaits us both, dear! But I should really focus on my band right now!; Nagoriyuki: No, I didn't--; Elphelt: Please wait for me until my dream comes true... oh, my future husband!; [Elphelt leaves]; Nagoriyuki: No, YOU wait!; [Proceeds into Normal Route]

Stage 1 Ending (Flawless Win): Nagoriyuki: Is this a marriage certificate--; Elphelt: Oh, Mister Samurai! How forward of you!; Nagoriyuki: Hmm? You need this, don't you?; Elphelt: Oh, you're so very bold!; Nagoriyuki: It belongs to you...; Elphelt: Are you proposing to me?!; Nagoriyuki: What are you talking about?; Elphelt: (sigh) A love that starts at marriage... Two hearts that don't even know each other's favorite food yet squabble their way ever closer!; Elphelt: Wait, are you... one of my fans?!; Nagoriyuki: Your what?; Elphelt: I'm the shining frontwoman of the once-in-a-millennium band, Speothos Venaticus! Known for my all-to-relatable lyrics about love and marriage!; Nagoriyuki: News to me.; Elphelt: Now, love me with all your soul!; Elphelt: Eeeeeek!; [Elphelt leaves]; Nagoriyuki: What?!; Elphelt: Where'd I put my wedding dress?!; Nagoriyuki: Hey, wait!; Elphelt: See you later, dear!; Nagoriyuki: Stop, you romantic rascal!; [Proceeds into Extreme Route]

Stage 7 Intro (Flawless Run): Elphelt: The plural of "coincidence" is "fate"!; Nagoriyuki: Listen to me!; Elphelt: Ready to work out a prenup?; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 7 Ending (Heart Lose): Elphelt: For maximum martial bliss, we shall praise each other at least three times a day. Now, I do plan to continue my music career after marriage...; Elphelt: I've only sold nine tickets so far, but as long as my music gets through to SOMEONE, I want to keep trying!; Elphelt: And I'm envisioning a world tour somewhere down the line. Would you be okay with that?; Nagoriyuki: Why ask my permission?; Nagoriyuki: Would you quit if I told you to?; Elphelt: No!; Elphelt: You mean... I don't have to give up on love OR music?; Elphelt: I see!; Nagoriyuki: Seems the path has opened for you.; Elphelt: Yes! And it leads us right down the aisle!; Nagoriyuki: Hmm?; Elphelt: We've got a honeymoon-slash-world tour to plan!; [Elphelt leaves]; Nagoriyuki: Not so fast! Wait!; [Returns back to Hard Route.]

Stage 7 Ending (Flawless Win): Elphelt: Let's commit to a five-minute minimum on conversations, no matter how busy we get. And I won't quit my band if we start a family, because I've got to give people hope with my music!; Nagoriyuki: Continue as you will.; Nagoriyuki: One must stay on their path, no matter who stands in the way.; Nagoriyuki: However, this has nothing to do with me.; Elphelt: You're right!; Elphelt: My music motivates people... but my motivation is YOU!; Elphelt: I'll commit to both!; Nagoriyuki: So you've found your path?; Elphelt: Yes! And it leads me right down the aisle with my beloved husband!; [Elphelt leaves]; Nagoriyuki: Huh?; [Proceeds on with Extreme Route]

Stage 8 Intro (Stage 1 Heart Lose): Faust: Be careful... Running around... corners...; Elphelt: Whoa! Don't jump at me like that!; [Nagoriyuki enters]; Nagoriyuki: Hmm?; Elphelt: Mister Samurai!; Nagoriyuki: Don't say a word. Just let us pass.; Faust: Are you... hurt?; Elphelt: My heart wavers between my future husband and this new encounter... My samurai, who knows my true heart before I speak and walks one step ahead of me... Or the dark, dashing doctor who expresses himself with his body, not words...; Elphelt: They both stand at the starting line, waiting for the other to make the first move! I'm caught between their deadly stares... Who?! Who will claim the hand of Elphelt Valentine?!; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Intro (Stage 7 Heart Lose): Elphelt: We collide in the street... Will love come crashing in?!; Faust: Love...?; Elphelt: Yes! It's a high-impact meet cute!; Faust: Safety... first...; [Nagoriyuki enters]; Nagoriyuki: I finally caught up with you...; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Intro (Flawless Run): Faust: Dan... gerous...; Elphelt: A bump turns a street corner into love's own sumo ring!; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 1 Heart Loss): Elphelt: Stop! Please, don't fight over me anymore!; Elphelt: Wait, what the heck is this?!; Nagoriyuki: An afro.; Faust: Two circles together... form a heart... heh heh heh.; Elphelt: One of you could've gotten a matching 'do.; Nagoriyuki: That takes me back.; Elphelt: Huh?! You had an afro?! What a surprising thing to share!; Elphelt: Ooh, we should totally be afro twins!; Elphelt: Doctor Faust can officiate! It'll be a lovely wedding!; Faust: Great... Responsibility...; Nagoriyuki: Listen to me. I have not the slightest intention on marrying you.; Elphelt: It's too late to play hard to get now!; Faust: Wanna... match?; Nagoriyuki: Did you hear me?!; Faust: Matchy-matchy...; [Nagoriyuki leaves]; Elphelt: Wait for me!; [Elphelt and Faust leave]; Faust: Wait...; Nagoriyuki: No! Not one step closer!; Faust: Need... anesthetic...; Nagoriyuki: You fools! Don't do this! Let me go! Noooooo!!

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 7 Heart Loss): Elphelt: I'm sorry, but I'm already promised to another...; Elphelt: Wait, what the heck is this?!; Faust: An afro...; Elphelt: We've got matching afros?!; Faust: Good impact protection...; Elphelt: Ooh, right! Now we can bump into each other as hard as we like!; Elphelt: Scratch that! What's love without the thrill of a little risk?!; Faust: I'm... Sorry...; Elphelt: Likewise...; Elphelt: I got too caught up in the love in front of me...; Elphelt: But I think my future husband will be upset if we have matching afros...; Nagoriyuki: Wrong! I have no intentions of marrying--; Elphelt: You sure can be the jealous type!; Elphelt: If you're that worried, you can put a ring on it right now! That's right... Let's elope, darling!; Nagoriyuki: What...?; Faust: Oh... Congratulations...; Elphelt: I actually wrote a wedding march, just for a time like this!; Faust: That's... nice.; Nagoriyuki: You can't possibly be serious, can you?; Nagoriyuki: Say something.; Elphelt: I will now sing Speothos Venaticus' very own wedding march!; [Screen goes black]; Nagoriyuki: Get away from me!; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 8 Heart Loss): Elphelt: A chance meeting on the street kicks off a romance for the ages! Eeeeee!; Elphelt: Now then, Doctor Faust. Would you like to see where this encounter leads us? I see us in a small countryside home, surrounded by lots of nature... and lots of kids! Then lots of grandkids, great-grandkids, great-great grandkids, and great-great-great grandkids! Let's make generations of love and laughter!; Faust: Uh...; Elphelt: Oh! But before all the grandkids, we've got a wedding to plan--and a honeymoon! Want to here what my ideal honeymoon looks like?; Faust: Scary...; Elphelt: On our nonstop flight to Paris , there's a sudden announcement! "Is there a doctor on the plane?!" My brave doctor rises to the occasion to discover the pilot has been shot in the heart!; Faust: Oogh...; Elphelt: With what breath he has left, the pilot begs, "play me a song." I must lift the crew's spirit through music! I have no choice but to sing!; Elphelt: While I put on an impromptu concert, you perform emergency surgery. My voice does the soothing while your hands do the healing!; Elphelt: It's a true power couple's first-ever duet!; Faust: Head... aching...; [Arcade Mode Ends]

Stage 8 Ending (Flawless Run and Win): Elphelt: I can feel new love come crashing in! But I'm already taken...; Elphelt: Wait a minute! Why am I so fluffy?!; Faust: Fluffy... hair...; Elphelt: This isn't right! I'm already engaged! I can't be hair twins with you!; Faust: It... suits you...; Elphelt: Huh? You really think so?; Faust: Wedding... present...; Elphelt: Wow! Thank you so much!; Faust: For you... Oh.; Elphelt: Oh.; Faust: It withered...; Faust: My flower... wilted...; Elphelt: Th-That's not my fault!; [Proceeds into Stage 9]

Stage 9 Ending: Faust: There you are, flower...; Elphelt: Who, me? Oh, I'm back to normal!; Faust: Good for you...ru; Elphelt: All right! Wait for me...; Elphelt: My future husband--No, my future samurai!; [Elphelt runs off]; [Nagoriyuki enters]; Nagoriyuki: You! Has a wannabe bride passed through here?; Faust: That way...; Faust: Getting a dress...; [Nagoriyuki leaves]; Nagoriyuki: What? No! Whether it's white or pink makes no difference to me!; Nagoriyuki: No, I don't mean not to wear one! Stop! Stop this at once!; Faust: Looks like fun... Heh heh heh...; [Arcade Mode Ends]

A.B.A

Stage 1 Intro VS Testament: Testament: Is this also fate?; A.B.A: A key may fit where people don't...; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 1 Ending (Heart Loss): A.B.A: We're busy! Go away!; A.B.A: Whatever may come, our love is eternal...; A.B.A: Isn't it, dear?; Paracelsus: I hate to admit... it hardly seems worth asking for help at this point.; Testament: I've been meaning to ask...; Testament: What is your relationship, exactly?; A.B.A: ...Nothing we need you to understand.; Testament: I see. Then I won't pry further.

Stage 1 Ending (Flawless Win): A.B.A: Nice breeze.; Testament: So it is.; A.B.A: Lovely sea, too... My favorite color.; Testament: So I see.; A.B.A: A blue so clear, you can peer into its depths...; Testament: Well expressed.; A.B.A: ...I'm talking to Paracelsus, not you.; Testament: Pardon me. It didn't look like it.; A.B.A: How rude... Faking civility... Proudly ignorant...; Testament: Heh heh. Apologies. I'll take my leave.; [Testament leaves]; Paracelsus: Well, now... This is awkward.

Stage 7 Intro (Flawless Run): A.B.A: You're still here?; Testament: What's got you out of sorts?; A.B.A: ...Your face. Your know-it-all face. It annoys me.; Testament: That seems extreme. Maybe the real issue lies within you.; Testament: Firm assumptions are double-edged blades. They tend to lead to ruin.; A.B.A: Shut up!; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 7 Ending (Heart Loss): Testament: Self-righteous, aren't you?; A.B.A: Insolent, contemptible, boorish little scoundrel...; Testament: Foul-mouthed, too.; A.B.A: Irredeemable louse with a scant vocabulary...; Testament: Ah, the classic symptoms of a lack of confidence.; A.B.A: Rrrrgh...; A.B.A: That's fine, as long as I have Paracelsus. He's all I need.; Testament: What does he think?; A.B.A: Paracelsus...?; Paracelsus: Hmm.; Paracelsus: At the very least, it's not my true will.; A.B.A: Wha...?; Paracelsus: Hmm.

Stage 7 Ending (Flawless Win): A.B.A: Haah... Haah... Why does it always end like this?; Testament: Why, you ask?; Testament: You may be rash, but you're not stupid. Surely you don't need a lecture from me to figure it out.; A.B.A: ......; A.B.A: I'm anxious... and afraid that Paracelsus will leave me.; Paracelsus: ......; Testament: That feeling, or rather obsession, has an effect on him. At this rate, he won't be able to hold any shape before long.; A.B.A: I knew it. It's my fault Paracelsus is... is...; Testament: If you care about him, that obsession needs to--; A.B.A: I'll stop.; Paracelsus: What?; Testament: What?; A.B.A: Look... it's not like I haven't thought about it before. Our relationship is... unhealthy.; Testament: I-I see. So your mind's made up?; A.B.A: This... This isn't love. I know that. The shackles of affection are still shackles, after all.; A.B.A: Dear... This is the end.; Paracelsus: Hmm...

Stage 8 Intro (Stage 1 Heart Loss): Elphelt: Ah, the two of you walk your own, endless wedding aisle! I'm sooo jealous!; A.B.A: We'll send you down the road to death...; Testament: Have you been well?; A.B.A: Not at all... It's one random attack after another.; Elphelt: How lovely! A journey for just the two of you! If only I had a wonderful partner like Paracelsus, too...; Elphelt: You wouldn't mind telling me the secret to your happy marriage, would you? For Elphelt Valentine's future reference!; A.B.A: Hmm... It's simple, right, dear?; Paracelsus: Huh?; A.B.A: The secret is to eliminate any would-be homewrecker on sight!; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Intro (Stage 7 Heart Loss): Elphelt: Aha! My Lovey-Dovey-Dar is pinging like crazy! Can I ask you a few questions?; A.B.A: Muh... Muh... Monster!!; Testament: My, my.; Elphelt: Please! I just want to talk!; A.B.A: A f-fiend... No, a vengeful spirit! Dear?!; Paracelsus: Such undeniable fighting spirit... Such hidden power... There was a time when I would have leapt upon her without hesitation...; Elphelt: L-Leapt upon me? How bold...; A.B.A: Dear, how could you?! Aren't I enough for you?!; Paracelsus: Did you listen? To the words I actually said?; Testament: This took a turn for the lively.; A.B.A: I won't let anyone take my Paracelsus!; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Intro (Flawless Run): Elphelt: Yikes! My Lovey-Dover-Dar says you're sinking!; A.B.A: These bad bonds run deep...; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 1 Heart Loss): A.B.A: ... D-Do you understand?; Elphelt: L-Loud and clear!; Elphelt: You're saying it's all about teamwork! If there's anything you can't :accomplish alone, the power of love can solve it!; Testament: Heh!; A.B.A: What are you talking about...?; Paracelsus: It sounds like a valid conclusion... but it's actually a non sequitur.; Elphelt: Haah... I clearly need to reflect. To think I wasted all that time practicing cutting my wedding cake alone!; A.B.A: You're capable of reflection?; Paracelsus: Reflecting on what, exactly?; Testament: Keh heh heh!; Elphelt: Sometimes a weapon, sometimes a lover... Love sure can come in strange shapes, but it's all a beautiful three-legged race you run together!; A.B.A: At least you're right about that. Right, dear?; Paracelsus: Right... Wait, what?; Testament: ...Ahahaha!; Elphelt: Whoa! I'm bubbling over with inspiration! Time for a surprise street show to debut my new song!; A.B.A: Eek! S-Suit yourself... Do as you please...; Paracelsus: Scary! All of you are scary!; Testament: Keh heh... How lively.

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 7 Heart Loss): Elphelt: I-I get it now!; Elphelt: I see the power of your love!; A.B.A: G-Good... Then you understand a bit.; A.B.A: This is what it means to be husband and wife. Right, dear?; Elphelt: Very informative! Hee hee... One day, I'll find my other half and we'll sparkle just like you two!; A.B.A: Spare no effort. You'll need it.; Elphelt: Yes, ma'am!; Paracelsus: Um... Testament?; Testament: Yes?; Paracelsus: Would you mind saving me from this hell I'm in?; Testament: Ah... Sorry, I'm only passing through.; Paracelsus: Haah...

Stage 8 Ending (Stage 8 Heart Loss): Elphelt: Wahaaa! Love vitality!; A.B.A: Heh. I doubt you could comprehend the power of our love...; A.B.A: Right, dear?; Paracelsus: Warped successes do tend to go to one's head.; A.B.A: How can you say such a thing...?; A.B.A: You must be breaking down... because you haven't found a worthy body yet.; Paracelsus: I'm not breaking down! I'm as cool-headed as always.; A.B.A: I don't know where all your sludge comes from, either... As your loving wife, I need to work a little harder...; [A.B.A starts pushing Paracelsus off screen]; Paracelsus: W-Will you stop? Listen to me for once. Just listen... please... Ah... Aaah...

Stage 8 Ending (Flawless Run and Win): Elphelt: Operation Romance Recon is a failure!; A.B.A: That's that. Though we were interrupted...; A.B.A: Dear... It's been so, so wonderful...; A.B.A: E-Even if it was only wonderful for me...; Paracelsus: A.B.A. Being with you has been challenging, to say the least.; A.B.A: I'm suh-suh-sorry...; Paracelsus: Just properly hear me out, please.; A.B.A: O-Okay...; A.B.A: : Take care, dear... I mean... P-Paracelsus...; Paracelsus: Sure, but... Why?; A.B.A: Huh? Because this is goodbye...; Paracelsus: Goodbye?; Paracelsus: I don't recall saying anything about wanting to part with you.; A.B.A: W-Wait... You mean...?; Elphelt: You mean what? What, what, whaaat?!

Stage 9 Intro: Elphelt: Paracelsus, please, open your heart! Or else the suspense will keep me up all night!; A.B.A: I'll put you to sleep right now...; [Fight Ensues]

Stage 9 Ending: Elphelt: Sorry! My passions really hit a crescendo there! But that's no excuse for interrupting a loving couple.; A.B.A: ...Loving? Hmm.; A.B.A: I don't know about that. Loving... I understand the concept.; A.B.A: But... Just understanding something... Can one say that's the same as knowing it?; Elphelt: All this puzzling you're doing is a kind of love, too, A.B.A! And so is watching your back while you do it!; Elphelt: Right, Paracelsus?; Paracelsus: Huh...Interesting; Elphelt: Ack! This time already?! I'm gonna be late to rehearsal again!; Elphelt: Now, then! I'll be waiting for my wedding invitation! Elphelt Valentine, out!; Elphelt: Hup!; [Elphelt leaves]; A.B.A: Urk...; A.B.A: My head hurts...; Paracelsus: How to put this... She's very energetic, isn't she? I may see some of the old me in her, too.; A.B.A: Really...? I doubt you were ever that reckless...; Paracelsus: Well... My indiscriminate thirst for blood and strong opponents cost me my sanity. I manipulated you for a while, too, A.B.A.; A.B.A: Manipulated...? I wouldn't say that...; Paracelsus: But I've always thought a relationship built on using each other is wrong. It's twisted.; A.B.A:...Right. You and I... might be twisted.; Paracelsus: But still... I don't want to part ways with you.; Paracelsus: No more confinement. No more manipulation. We'll meet each other halfway. What do you say to that?; A.B.A: ...I don't think I can change my ways, Paracelsus. I don't.; A.B.A: My life as a homunculus is all I have. I don't know any other way to relate. I can't...; Paracelsus: I don't know any other way, either. I mean, I'm an axe. But we can at least give it a try.; A.B.A: But... But...; Paracelsus: Hnnh... Haah... Hooah!; [Paracelsus starts glowing]; A.B.A: Huh?!; [Screen fades to white]; [Paracelsus turns blue]; Paracelsus: Even if we don't know... No, BECAUSE we don't know... We can work it out together.; Paracelsus: That's my answer, A.B.A. As your partner.; A.B.A: A blue so clear... you can peer into its depths...; [A.B.A collapses]; Paracelsus: A.B.A! Keep it together, A.B.A!; [Screen fades to black]; A.B.A: There's a lot that I don't know about the outside world.; A.B.A: But as long as I can walk along with you, that's enough for me.

Notes

↑ Testament has never been referred to as a half-Gear prior to this line. The original Japanese line, "いかにもま半端者だがね", has a double meaning that could imply that they are not a complete Gear, though there is no other indication of this being true.

[1] Testament has never been referred to as a half-Gear prior to this line. The original Japanese line, "いかにもま半端者だがね", has a double meaning that could imply that they are not a complete Gear, though there is no other indication of this being true.

[note 1]

Personal tools

Navigation menu

Namespaces

Views

Navigation

Series

Contents

Lore

Tools

Guilty Gear -Strive- script

Contents

Sol

Ky

May

Faust

Potemkin

Chipp

Zato

Millia

Axl

Testament

Baiken

Anji

Bridget

I-No

Sin

Leo

Ramlethal

Jack-O'

Nagoriyuki

Giovanna

Goldlewis

Chaos

Bedman?

Asuka

Johnny

Elphelt

A.B.A

Notes

Navigation menu

Search

Guilty Gear -Strive- script

Sol

Ky

May

Faust

Potemkin

Chipp

Zato

Millia

Axl

Testament

Baiken

Anji

Bridget

I-No

Sin

Leo

Ramlethal

Jack-O'

Nagoriyuki

Giovanna

Goldlewis

Chaos

Bedman?

Asuka

Johnny

Elphelt

A.B.A

Notes