Once you walked down Asakura Nanao's path, though ... I have to say, I didn't expect her character to change that much, though I suppose I should have expected it the moment Takuto confessed his feelings to Nanao. The whole confession between the two of them was actually interrupted, and it took Takuto to finish what Nanao tried to start, as Nanao felt too insecure of herself at this point.
She was afraid that she would simply be imposing 10 long years of longing on him should she ever tell him her true feelings, and this is essentially the whole dilemma between Takuto and Nanao's relationship. Nanao, thanks to her insecurities, feels that she isn't enough for Takuto and that he might leave her at any moment, while Takuto continuously reassures her that such a thing won't happen, and that she's the only one for him. Of course, this is an eroge, so the whole "Takuto reassuring Nanao" bit happens through physical acts of intimacy.
The whole confession scene - Nanao’s too scared to open the door and face Takuto after all that she’s blurted out, so Takuto tells her his side of the story through closed doors The whole confession scene - Nanao's too scared to open the door and face Takuto after all that she's blurted out, so Takuto tells her his side of the story through closed doors
While there are amusing moments in between, the whole of Nanao’s path seems to show just how much pent-up feelings she’s built up for Takuto, and how Takuto can carefully handle her feelings without hurting her in some manner. In a sense, it reminds me of Miraroma’s Tsukimiya Kaede and how she’s always “been seeing only Shinichi ever since she met him again”. Nanao however, unlike Kaede, is less submissive to her lover’s wills and is much more fitful than the ever-willing Kaede. If Shinichi was the one who usually goaded Kaede into doing ecchi things with him, it’s the other way around in Lyrical Lyric: it’s Nanao who leads Takuto into doing ecchi stuff with her, simply because she wants to know, and be reassured by, just how much he loves her, and how far he’s willing to go with her.
While there are amusing moments in between, the whole of Nanao's path seems to show just how much pent-up feelings she's built up for Takuto, and how Takuto can carefully handle her feelings without hurting her in some manner. In a sense, it reminds me of Miraroma's Tsukimiya Kaede and how she's always "been seeing only Shinichi ever since she met him again". Nanao however, unlike Kaede, is less submissive to her lover's wills and is much more fitful than the ever-willing Kaede. If Shinichi was the one who usually goaded Kaede into doing ecchi things with him, it's the other way around in Lyrical Lyric: it's Nanao who leads Takuto into doing ecchi stuff with her, simply because she wants to know, and be reassured by, just how much he loves her, and how far he's willing to go with her.
The reason for this is, in a sense, Nanao really hasn’t grown up as much as she thought for the past ten years, much like her feelings. And when she realizes that Takuto feels the same way about her, that their feelings are reciprocated, therein lies her path for the future, not only in terms of time (ie what happens now?) but also in terms of her growth. She’s always wanted to thank the person who taught her “true strength”, though it wasn’t so much as “thank” as it was to “appreciate”, not just the ideal of “true strength”, but also the person who imparted the idea to her. And, with that, she also wanted to develop “true strength” by being alongside that person - Takuto, who saved Nanao from a car accident ten years ago. The reason for this is, in a sense, Nanao really hasn't grown up as much as she thought for the past ten years, much like her feelings.
And when she realizes that Takuto feels the same way about her, that their feelings are reciprocated, therein lies her path for the future, not only in terms of time (ie what happens now?) but also in terms of her growth.
She's always wanted to thank the person who taught her "true strength", though it wasn't so much as "thank" as it was to "appreciate", not just the ideal of "true strength", but also the person who imparted the idea to her. And, with that, she also wanted to develop "true strength "by being alongside that person - Takuto, who saved Nanao from a car accident ten years ago.
Her gradual character development isn’t just present in the relationship that she has with Takuto, it’s also evident during the conflict between her and Florido (god, the romanji, I can’t spell it worth crap!) while she possessed Tomoe. That part of the story was a way of showing how Nanao came to rely on her friends, acting has her emotional and spiritual support for all those years, and how she trusts and values them. This shows how Nanao puts her faith in people, and how she can move forward with the help of others - how to put the past aside and create a future for herself, alongside the man who taught her “true strength” all those years ago.
Her gradual character development isn't just present in the relationship that she has with Takuto, it's also evident during the conflict between her and Florido While she possessed Tomoe . That part of the story was a way of showing how Nanao came to rely on her friends, acting has her emotional and spiritual support for all those years, and how she trusts and values them. This shows how Nanao puts her faith in people, and how she can move forward with the help of others - how to put the past aside and create a future for herself, alongside the man who taught her "true strength" all those years ago.
It wasn’t all perfect, though - for one thing, I felt that the whole Florido arc was quite dragging after a time. It felt repetitive after a certain event, and it seemed as if Florido’s actions herself were inconsistent even though she’d been following orders from someone whose position was higher than hers. Also, it felt as if certain ero scenes in Nanao’s path were put there just for the sake of having them there, as they did little to the overall plot. Still, it was quite entertaining, though I did miss Nanao’s whole “YOU GONNA GET COBRA TWIST’D” personality.
It wasn't all perfect, though - for one thing, I felt that the whole Florido arc was quite dragging after a time. It felt repetitive after a certain event, and it seemed as if Florido's actions herself were inconsistent even though she 'D been following orders from someone whose position was higher than hers. Also, it felt as if certain ero scenes in Nanao's path were put there just for the sake of having them there, as they did little to the overall plot. Still , It was quite entertaining, though I did miss Nanao's whole "YOU GONNA GET COBRA TWIST'D" personality.
Takami Rin’s route, on the other hand, has the confession happening much later in the game. In Nanao’s route, the confession happens a day after Princess Arietta is freed, while in Rin’s route, it happens several days after the same event. Those several days, however, are spent showing just how close Rin and Takuto eventually become, with one of those days causing Nanao to faint and suffer from a sudden seizure, with Ryouko- iinchou apologetically scolding the two for being “lovey-dovey” so early in the morning and in the presence of so many people.
She then tells the two to try and refrain from doing it again, especially in front of Nanao as such a sight is hazardous for her health. Takami Rin's route, on the other hand, has the confession happening much later in the game. In Nanao's route, the confession happens a day after Princess Arietta is freed, while in Rin's route, it happens several days after the same event.
Those several days, however, are spent showing just how close Rin and Takuto eventually become, with one of those days causing Nanao to faint and suffer from a sudden seizure, with Ryouko-iinchou apologetically scolding the two for being "lovey -dovey "so early in the morning and in the presence of so many people. She then tells the two to try and refrain from doing it again, especially in front of Nanao as such a sight is hazardous for her health.
As Rin gradually warms up to Takuto’s character, more of her character is gradually revealed: she’s hesitant to involve other people in her affairs not because she’s the type of person who likes being a loner, but because she has no choice, that she has to. The reason for this is explained when Rin accidentally blurts out that she likes Takuto, after which she runs off.
Takuto calls up his dad for two things: to confess his feelings for Rin to his father, and to ask him how Rin is related to him and his father. Takuto at first thinks that Rin is possibly his sister, thanks to a photograph involving her and his father that Takuto found in his belongings. As Rin gradually warms up to Takuto's character, more of her character is gradually revealed: she's hesitant to involve other people in her affairs not because she's the type of person who likes being a loner, but because she has no choice, that she has to.
The reason for this is explained when Rin accidentally blurts out that she likes Takuto, after which she runs off. Takuto calls up his dad for two things: to confess his feelings for Rin to his father, and to ask him how Rin is related to him and his father. Takuto at first thinks that Rin is possibly his sister, thanks to a photograph involving her and his father that Takuto found in his belongings.
After a dramatic confession by Takuto made less dramatic by his father’s hysterical laughter, Takuto’s father tells him the truth. Takami Rin isn’t actually his sister from god knows where: she’s actually a girl adopted by Takuto’s father’s professor, whose name was Takami. When he died, however, Takuto’s father was the only person that Rin really got to know (and nejoyed spending time with), and the photograph was taken during that time. They found Rin, along with Takuto, ten years ago when Takuto’s father was exploring some ruins.
That was also the time when Rin was sent from Harmonia to Melodia by her father, the Tuner of Harmonia, because Oratoria was after the two of them. Though her father died, Rin was sent to the “other world”, or our world, Melodia, and was soon entrusted to Takuto’s care. As a sort of “contract” for taking care of Rin, Rin’s father then passes on his tuning powers to Takuto before dying, and this is how Takuto actually became the Tuner of Melodia. Of course, Rin didn’t tell anyone about this, not even Takuto, not until the time came when he needed to know about everything, which is when Princess Arietta started calling for Takuto’s help.
After a dramatic confession by Takuto made less dramatic by his father's hysterical laughter, Takuto's father tells him the truth. Takami Rin isn't actually his sister from god knows where: she's actually a girl adopted by Takuto's father's professor, whose name was Takami. When he died, however, Takuto's father was the only person that Rin really got to know (and nejoyed spending time with), and the photograph was taken during that time. They found Rin , Along with Takuto, ten years ago when Takuto's father was exploring some ruins. That was also the time when Rin was sent from Harmonia to Melodia by her father, the Tuner of Harmonia, because Oratoria was after the two of them.
Though her father died, Rin was sent to the "other world", or our world, Melodia, and was soon entrusted to Takuto's care. As a sort of "contract" for taking care of Rin, Rin's father then passes on his tuning powers to Takuto before dying, and this is how Takuto actually became the Tuner of Melodia. Of course, Rin didn't tell anyone about this, not even Takuto, not until the time came when he needed to know about everything, which is when Princess Arietta started calling for Takuto's help.
The whole confession between Rin and Takuto happens afterwards, with Takuto rushing to Rin’s apartment to see if she’s there, when she’s actually waiting for him in the park. Rain soon starts to fall, and Takuto rushes out to meet her after checking a mail on his phone that came while he was having the aforementioned talk with his dad. On a sidenote, Takuto’s dad told him to use rubber - now that’s what I call a responsible dad.
After looking around the park, Takuto believes that Rin isn’t there anymore as several hours have already passed: surely Rin must have already left. And just when he felt like leaving… The whole confession between Rin and Takuto happens afterwards, with Takuto rushing to Rin's apartment to see if she's there, when she's actually waiting for him in the park. Rain soon starts to fall, and Takuto rushes out to meet her after checking a mail on his phone that came while he was having the aforementioned talk with his dad. On a sidenote, Takuto's dad told him to use rubber - now that's what I call a responsible dad. After looking around the park, Takuto believes that Rin isn't there anymore as several hours have already passed: surely Rin must have already left. And just when he felt like leaving ...
Takuto’s relationship with Rin feels somewhat more mature than the one he has with Nanao if you pick her route, simply because Rin’s character doesn’t feel as immature as Nanao’s. Both of them like to make sarcastic jabs at each other and not take it personally, though Rin does like to play around with Takuto from time to time. One example of this is, during the Utahime search, Rin has Takuto agree on searching for the Utahime in the pool. According to her, a lot of people would surely be in the pool since it’s summertime, and surely the utahime might be there, at least. Seeing the logic in her words, Takuto takes her up on it.
Takuto's relationship with Rin feels somewhat more mature than the one he has with Nanao if you pick her route, simply because Rin's character doesn't feel as immature as Nanao's. Both of them like to make sarcastic jabs at each other and not take it personally, though Rin does like to play around with Takuto from time to time. One example of this is, during the Utahime search, Rin has Takuto agree on searching for the Utahime in the pool. According to her, a lot of people would surely be in the pool since it's summertime, and surely the utahime might be there, at least. Seeing the logic in her words, Takuto takes her up on it.
When they get there, though, it seemed as if Rin had a different idea. Not only did she not mind the absence of the utahime when they got there, but she absolutely loved the attention that both she and Takuto got from everyone there. Rin attracted attention thanks to her excellent figure, and Takuto for being with Rin - much to the jealousy and envy of many guys. Rin even had Takuto apply suncreen on her body, much to Takuto’s disappointment and Rin’s joy.
When they get there, though, it seemed as if Rin had a different idea. Not only did she not mind the absence of the utahime when they got there, but she absolutely loved the attention that both she and Takuto got from everyone there. Rin attracted attention thanks to her excellent figure, and Takuto for being with Rin - much to the jealousy and envy of many guys. Rin even had Takuto apply suncreen on her body, much to Takuto's disappointment and Rin's joy.
Most of the ero scenes involving Rin are all thanks to her acting like a wagamama musume , or a spoiled child, as she admits herself. She’s also fiercely possessive of Takuto, though she doesn’t make it apparent, or even admit it. This is because he’s the only familiar thing in her life, as she’s in a mostly unfamiliar world - Melodia, though it’s not like she can just return to Harmonia and live in peace afterwards.
Her possessiveness is shown later in the game when she refuses to tell Takuto who the utahime is, as knowing who it is would help restore order in both Melodia and Harmonia and avoid the gradual disintegration of the two worlds. This is because, as the Tuner, Takuto is destined to spend the rest of his life with the Utahime - the Tuner to compose songs for the Utahime , and the Utahime to sing those songs. And Rin is afraid to lose Takuto to that person should he realize who the Utahime is.
Most of the ero scenes involving Rin are all thanks to her acting like a wagamama musume, or a spoiled child, as she admits herself. She's also fiercely possessive of Takuto, though she doesn't make it apparent, or even admit it . This is because he's the only familiar thing in her life, as she's in a mostly unfamiliar world - Melodia, though it's not like she can just return to Harmonia and live in peace afterwards.
Her possessiveness is shown later in the game when she refuses to tell Takuto who the utahime is, as knowing who it is would help restore order in both Melodia and Harmonia and avoid the gradual disintegration of the two worlds. This is because, as the Tuner, Takuto is destined to spend the rest of his life with the Utahime - the Tuner to compose songs for the Utahime, and the Utahime to sing those songs. And Rin is afraid to lose Takuto to that person should he realize who the Utahime is.
It turns out that Asakura Nanao is the Utahime of Melodia, and even though Takuto soon learns of this fact, he still retains his feelings for Rin. After the ceremony necessary to correct the balance between both worlds was performed, Takuto and Rin head over to the ruins where they first met, with Takuto finally able to remember the whole event that happened then, with Rin’s father handing not only Rin over to Takuto, but also his tuning abilities, sealing his promise to protect “that child”.
And, in a cheerful tone, Rin tells her father that she will always be by Takuto’s side. It turns out that Asakura Nanao is the Utahime of Melodia, and even though Takuto soon learns of this fact, he still retains his feelings for Rin. After the ceremony necessary to correct the balance between both worlds was performed, Takuto and Rin head over to the ruins where they first met, with Takuto finally able to remember the whole event that happened then, with Rin's father handing not only Rin over to Takuto, but also his tuning abilities, sealing his promise to protect "that child". And , In a cheerful tone, Rin tells her father that she will always be by Takuto's side.
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