Katawa Shoujo GRID1: I chose to go up to the roof and found Hanako there. Hisao initially assumes that Hanako is up near the edge of the roof because she's suicidal but it turns out that she spends her time there because she doesn't like crowds. Hanako's fearlessness in regards to heights is an interesting aspect of her character that sadly isn't kept in the final game. Shame too because I felt that Hanako's route in the final game was too short while Shizune's is far too long.

After Hanako leaves, Lilly appears and introduces herself to Hisao. Then they both leave for their respective classes. Hanako leaves for a few minutes, allowing Shizune and Misha to get some screentime before Hanako returns. Once class returns, I'm given a choice between going outside and looking at the map, and I've already picked both decisions. ("Go Outside" - Encounter Rin in the forest then Emi at the school/"Look at the map" - Encounter Emi at the racetrack then Rin in town)

In other words, I'm finished with GRID1 now. As a whole, it's very unrefined compared to the final game. Most of the cast seen in the final game didn't exist yet and only the main girls have designs. Shizune and Misha barely have any presence while the other girls get more screentime. The game's aesthetic feels rough with all backgrounds being grayscale and the character sprites lacking the polish of the final game. I want to try out the Beta version because I've heard a lot of things about it and I want to see how it compares to both GRID1 and the final game.

After some talks, it has been decided that ChronomalyMaiden, Saber-ZR and I will co-contribute to one of the remaining "districts". I do not believe that is the correct word, but then, I might be a mistaken individual myself.


We have concluded our work on this, although now RKS is uncertain whether or not to add four more districts so that every letter is assigned.

… you may kiss… the bridal Flower Dragon…

Wait WHAT

Happy birthday, SkyThunder.