This guide is still in development. However, I’m publishing it early with whatever I have so far so that you can enjoy the game quicker if you only play with guides.
 
 

Intro

Here are some basics you may want to know before you start playing:
 
 

• There are 6 people to romance right now (Reuben, Yuu and Quill will be released later, and I will update this guide when they are)
• Each option has a certain number of endings, with Magnus and Jack having the most. They all have a “Pa*sionate” and “Sweet” ending. You are only given an “ending” achievement for the “Pa*sionate” ending, which can be largely seen as the “best” romance ending, whilst “Sweet” ending can be seen as the friendship ending.
• I personally recommend starting with the Crimson characters (in particular, do Jack’s route, and then Caissa’s route) before you start the Endgame characters (in particular, Ari’s route first, and then Caleb’s route). This is because I think they run onto each other well and prevent the majority of spoilers. Then the game itself recommends Magnus before Lance, and I personally recommend Lance last, as well.
   
   
   
   
   
  
• I will be adding the timelines at a later date
• Like my other guides, this one will not be concise. If you want the “fatest” and “optimal” ways to woo them all, this is not the guide for you. It is detailed in order to give people as much information for those little loose ends.
• Your eye-colour and hair-colour do not matter. Pick your favourite look at your leisure. Keep in mind, certain characters will have certain dialogue based on your appearance. For example, the Ari route will unlock a special text if you also have white hair. Your personality, however, does matter – as certain choices are locked before personality traits.
• Top tip: Before you meet Rory, your interactions with other characters are largely free. Use this initial chapter to see what personality traits characters react favourably to. For example, Caleb likes when you are flexible and get in the car, and cautious when he walks you back. So you’ll want to restart and pick those two traits in order to benefit from later, “locked” dialogue choices in his route. This is the case with every character.
• Certain choices may currently be broken with this personality trait system. For example, I am currently able to select choices that should be locked behind traits. However, this is a day-one guide and game, so this may be intentional, or may be fixed. If so, the guide will be updated to accommodate this.

Jack (Pa*sionate Ending)

“I’m a man of many talents, Butterfly”
 
 
Jack has 5 endings. Follow this guide to unlock the Pa*sionate ending and achievement. You will also unlock “Life Saver“, “Burn it with fire” and “Spoilers” with this route. This will also unlock almost all of Jack’s CGs, apart from the 9th one.
 
 
For this walkthrough, play as “Confident, Stubborn, and Emotional”:
 
 

• Throw the card in the bin. – Unlocks “Burn it with fire“
• Join the crowd and see what’s going on
• Keep the observation about his accent to yourself
• I’m really sorry, but I actually am busy right now
• Ask the man if he’s okay
• Fight against your attacker
• Take the Flask and drink
• Pick up a weapon and get ready to fight
• Drop it
• Reason with him – Unlocks “Lifesaver“
• Flee the area to a safer place
• Trust Jack – even if he’s shady.
• Find Jack and warn him – (The game will ask you if it is ok to enter the “Crimson” routes here. Confirm that it is.)
• I want to go with Jack – (The game will ask you if it is ok to enter Jack’s route here. Duh, that’s what we’re here for. Confirm that it is.)
• Being able to destroy isn’t incredible
• Tell him you’ve never seen the stars before
• Take a closer look
• Tease him a little
• Try to rea*sure him and tell him you’re glad to see him
• I just meant I have a different perspective.
• Calm him down and change the subject
• That’s it, I could heal Jack with Psi
• I guess there’s a time to be cautious and a time to be reckless.
• An important person to me.
• I’m not someone who can stop from caring about people here.
• I’m sorry for scaring you.
• Go check Sylvia’s journal instead – Unlocks “Spoilers“
• Maybe not, but I understand how he must feel
• Tackle him
• Follow him
• Someone had to do something
• Why don’t you try me then? I might surprise you.
• The other queen here is the biggest threat – Unlocks “Jack Pa*sionate Ending“

Caissa (Pa*sionate Ending)

“There’s a part of me that severely questions your taste in men.”
 
 
Caissa has 4 endings. Following this route will give you all but the 9th CG, and will also unlock the achievements “Caissa Pa*sionate Ending“, “Burn it with fire” and “A True Criminal“. For this route, you should play as “Confident, Stubborn and Analytical”.
 
 

• Throw the card in the bin. You don’t need or want it – Unlocks “Burn it with fire“
• Join the crowd to see what’s going on
• Comment on his accent and ask where he’s from
• I’ll come by this afternoon as planned.
• Push past him, and just get away from the crowd
• Play along for now
• Slap it out his hand
• Pick up a weapon and get ready to fight
• Flee the area to a safer place
• Trust Jack… even though he’s kinda shady.
• Find Jack and warn him – The game will ask you to confirm starting the “Crimson” routes. Confirm.
• Stay quiet and let them decide The game will ask you to confirm starting “Caissa’s” route. Confirm.
• N-n-not cold
• Is Caissa an Esper as well…?
• What’s really going on here, Jack?
• Go ahead and meet the trainer first
• Sounds like you’re the one who’s afraid I’m your replacement
• It was nice to see another familiar face
• Wait where you are for Jack to arrive
• Because doing something stupid can get others hurt too
• What’s the rush on all this anyway?
• Sometimes adaptation feels more like giving up
• Go to Veli’s side to check on him
• But you don’t like that sort of thing, do you?
• Caissa would probably rather do it.
• You don’t have a problem getting engaged to me?
• Continue to play along
• I want to stay.
• Yes. I am.
• I don’t intend to.
• Caissa isn’t violent
• Fighting because I choose to is different.
• Persuade him
• Let’s get you to safety first, then try to find him. – Unlocks “Caissa Pa*sionate Ending” & “A True Criminal“

Ari (Pa*sionate Ending)

“I’ve never allowed myself to want something this strongly.”
 
 
Ari has 3 endings. For Ari’s route, I recommend having white hair, as a dialogue change is involved. You should also play “Cautious, Stubborn and Analytical”. This route will give you all but the 10th CG. This route will unlock the “Burn it with fire“, “Teleportation Pro” and “Ari Pa*sionate Ending” achievements.
 
 

• Throw the card in the bin, you don’t need or want it – Unlocks “Burn it with fire“
• Take a different route altogther, just in case
• Thank him
• I’ll come by this afternoon as planned
• Apologise to him
• Flee your attacker and find help
• Take the flask and drink
• Ask who’s there
• Reason with him
• Flee the area to a safer place
• I don’t have a choice but it doesn’t mean I trust you
• Wait there and say nothing – The game will ask if you are sure you want to unlock the “Endgame” route. Confirm.
• The tall kidnapper – The game will ask if you are sure you want to unlock the “Ari” route. Confirm.
• Push his hands away and get up, anyway
• It kind of makes me uncomfortable
• You can’t lose sight of the fact the future always holds unknowns
• Is your shoulder alright?
• I still don’t think it’s the same
• I’ll stay and wait a little longer
• Do it again. You will get it right this time.
• Try and clear the air
• Reserve judgement
• Of course it does!
• Accept his help if he stays out of sight
• Everything I’ve observed about him is in my report
• Go to him and comfort him
• I already have something scheduled
• Of course it’s okay.
• I’m ready, I can do this.
• Assure him he’s not going to lose you
• It can be hard getting used to sleeping with someone, can’t it?
• No, I have to do this. – Unlocks “Teleportation Pro” and “Ari Pa*sionate Ending“

Caleb (Pa*sionate Ending

“Heh, come at me any time little queen. I look forward to it.”
 
 
Caleb has 4 endings. Caleb’s route unlocks the “Caleb Pa*sionate Ending“, “Burn it with fire” and “Anything You Can Do…“. It also unlocks all but the 9th CG in his collection (with the two variations). For this route, you want to be “Confident, Stubborn and Analytical”.
 
 

• Throw the card in the bin – Unlocks “Burn it with fire“
• Squeeze through the crowd
• I need to go home
• It’s not that I’m busy…
• Play along for now
• Take the flask and drink
• Pick up a weapon and get ready to fight
• Flee to a safer place
• I don’t have a choice, but I don’t trust you
• Wait there and say nothing – The game asks you to confirm taking the “Endgame” route. Click yes.
• The Grumpy Kidnapper – The game asks you to confirm taking the “Caleb” route. Click yes.
• I stayed where I was
• Thinking about Ifs is pointless at this stage
• What’s it really like?
• I accept your apology
• Enjoying the book?
• I’m adjusting
• Go to the training room
• Oh? Tell me the rumors
• Stay where you are
• You don’t need a reason to care about people – Unlocks “Anything you can do…“
• Didn’t break in this time?
• This isn’t really why we’re here, is it?
• Prove it to him OR Turn away – Recommended you save before this choice, as there are 2 CG variations. I preferred “Turn Away”.
• Take his hand
• I never thought I’d date a kidnapper
• Pull back right away
• Did you grow up in delphine?
• Kiss him
• Aren’t you being too obvious? – Unlocks “Caleb Pa*sionate Ending“

Magnus (Pa*sionate Ending)

“When I’m with you, that mask always somehow slips away.”
 
 
Magnus has 5 endings. For Magnus’ route, it is worth having silver hair because of some unique dialogue available to you if you do it. In the “Magnus Pa*sionate Ending” route, you will unlock that achievement, and “Burn it with fire“, and “Midnight Snack“. Following this guide gives you all but the 10th CG for Magnus. For his route – you should be “Confident, Flexible and Analytical”.
 
 

• Throw the card in the bin. You don’t need or want it. – Unlocks “Burn it with fire“
• Join the crowd and see what’s going on
• Keep the observation about his accent to yourself
• I’m really sorry, but I actually am busy right now
• Ask the man if he’s okay
• Play along for now
• Take the flask and drink
• Pick up a weapon and get ready to fight
• Flee the area to a safer place
• Trust Jack, even if he is kinda shady
• Wait there and say nothing – The game will ask you to confirm starting the “Endgame” route. Say yes.
• That blond guy from before – The game will ask you to confirm starting “Magnus’ route” Say yes.
• … Emyr?
• I guess I was afraid.
• So the two of you work directly under Magnus?
• Need a hand with those?
• If that strategy doesn’t work, I’ll find another
• Go ahead and knock
• Restless isn’t the right word
• Thank you for deactivating them
• Join him
• Weeeeell, I’m not opposed to it. – Unlocks “Midnight Snack“
• Are you telling me I should be careful?
• No, it didn’t.
• Accept the treatment
• Leave it alone. It’s not worth it.
• Hug him
• Move to Ari’s side but say nothing to her
• Tell them you don’t know
• Help Vanessa
• I don’t think that’s true
• Alright, but go where?
• Will you tell me about the storm you witnessed before?
• I’m not hurt, just confused, I guess.
• Finding him is the most important thing right now – Unlocks “Magnus Pa*sionate Ending“

 
 
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