Bro This Is Literally Everything I've Ever Looked For. How Did They Know?

Ao3 is down??? Wtf am I supposed to do with my life? Be productive? HA- Good Joke.

I cannot take Scaramouche seriously. Like I love him, but he's so goofy. He's like intimidating someone and I'm in the background waving a sign that says "Go you tiny man filled with rage."

Please, he's just to cute :(

I love this man....

sailor scara !

I've been here for a year??? What??? How??? I've posted absolutely nothing.

I'm here to run my mouth once again!

All I can think about are the shenanigans that must bless the House of the Hearth. They're such a cast of characters with a loving but incredibly scary "father". I like to think that hanging out with them either stresses you out or makes you laugh so hard that your sides turn red. From the sheer absurdity of what they can get up to.

Itty bitty spoilers: Character interactions in 4.2 Archon quest.

I just started the Archon quest after finally having the time to wait for that giant download-

Anyways

I love Arlecchino and the subtle was she seems to care.

Like where hear all this stuff about her and you actually meet her and you're like “Wow...” and then you hear her about the children?

Like she goes from terrifying to parent.

She goes from “There are people that will die, Furina” to “Oh, thanks for helping mah kiddos. I appreciate as their ‘father’”

Traveler is wondering why she trust them and she's just like “Well, the children think you're family”

She's complex moral wise but damn do I really like her.

She's kinda just different. Sassy, a little unhinged, but very grounded in the way she cares for her children.

Definitely my favorite harbinger.

Joined a fandom so small the AO3 page doesn't exist....

The Tumblr tag only has the same two accounts.

And I'm already attached tho these characters and their problems

Oh- and I only found out about this game yesterday.

Okay, so I have actual character analyses on my alt, @rian-on-demand, but I figure my personal thoughts could be posted on my main

Mild Spoiler Warning? I only vaguly talk about the plot beats, so it should be fine.

General Thoughts:

This game really surprised me, I don't know what I was expecting when I first downloaded the game at 10 PM on my spring break, but I had a lot of fun playing it. The characters are fun and I like all of them, which is rare for me. I wish that the routes were long to get to know the characters better, but it's pretty good for what we have.

Game Length:

This game is too damn short. A little heartbroken that I now have to resort to creating my own content of them. There's no real promotion from the company and I have contemplated sending them an inquiry

Okay, now let's talk characters in order of when I finished their routes.

Rian Akatsuka

I am down bad for this man. I don't know if it's because I'm a dancer or I like his back story, but man, do I think he's cute. Especially wearing the big sweater. Also, his voice acting is just amazing. His route had me hooked from the beginning. I would hope the day passes quickly so that I could wake up and get coins to level my characters so I could keep playing his story. His route has a lot of twists and turns. I do like his character more than I like his route. It started to get serious, but the last chapter kinda took me out of it a bit. How do we go from heavy emotions to a dance battle?

Noah Uzuki

He's so cute. He was actually the first one I took a liking to, partly because he is kinda purple-coded, and I like his voice. Also, he's the cute gamer type, and I found his antics adorable. He reminds me of a kitten, and I want to give him all the hugs. His backstory also surprised me—this poor kid. His route wasn't the most intense story-wise, but I did enjoy spending time with his character.

Ren Yuzuriha

This man stressed me out. Every time he would do something, I was worried he was gonna pass out or something. Like please, I'm begging, take care of yourself. He's the one character I didn't really understand before his route, I had the hardest time trying to fluster him. So I took it as a personal challenge. Ren isn't a character I have much attraction for but I still like him.

Finn Kinase

Broo I didn't like Finn when I first met him. He was too flirty for my taste, and I spent the entire main route just picking the options that ignored his charms. Then I played his route, and everything changed. Okay, I admit, I think he's cute. His outfits are absolutely immaculate and him secretly being the clingy type was the cherry on top. I was very invested in his conflict, and something about him being so vulnerable appealed to me. Chapters 10 and 11 had just the perfect amount of angst. It really showcased his character in the best way. This is my favorite route.

Shuu Ikouga

Shuu was one of the characters that I originally wasn't that interested in, but as I thought about it, I became more curious about what his route would be. When I actually played it, I was pleasantly surprised. His route is one of the more wholesome ones, and I think it really fits his personality. That one moment in his room where he was like, "I'm not sure if my parents love me," threw me for a loop in the best way. The MC really stepped up in this route, which is another thing I liked. I'm honestly really surprised he didn't cry because it really seemed like it was in the cards. I would want to be

Hikaru Kirishima

Hikaru! Had the route that I enjoyed the least. Nothing personal; it's just not my thing. I don't really have much to say about tbh. I mean, I kinda liked the fake dating trope, but it gave me too much secondhand embarrassment. Funnily enough, I had originally started this route before Finn's. I liked Finn in this route so much that I decided to switch gears. Hikaru is a personality I would want to be friends with, but not really date.

I'm being haunted by my thoughts of Ciel Phantomhive. This character makes me so upset oh my god. He mentioned he was 13 once. Once. Then reality hit me so hard I haven't been able to think of anything else.

He's such a tragic character and now I'm upset.

I played the Arlecchino story quest- it's yappin time! Or time for a kinda long post.

I'll fix the spelling eventually

Spoilers ahead

More analysis! Except we're going through sequentially because that's how I remember it!

1. Lyney is the big brother to everyone in the house

The way he could talk everyone so easily was cute to see. He seems so unbothered by everyone's little quirks. Like- taking to those kids and dropping the most diabolical lore? Kinda scary I'm not gonna lie. Even if unintentionally, a lot of people look up to him. Although, there is the question of how much of his interactions are masking because he does have a silver tongue. Either way, he's definitely the ring leader.

2. Lyney is the cooking sibling

This one isn't actually all that important but I think it's cute. His big brother energy is strong.

3. Lyney hates having secrets kept from him

I think that this one is kinda ironic, but then again, it could be because he keeps secrets he knows how it feels. Also- that line about Freminet lying to him was disrespectful. My jaw hit the floor when he went "You're not like me- your lying skills still need some work." Even if it's true just damn. It's very clear though that the fact Fremi was hiding something hurt him. It seems that at moments like this his passion can be the downfall as we witness the world's most awkward argument. Which resulted in Fremi crying and I must wonder how often this happens.

4. He has the entire roster memorized.

I for one, am still not over this fact. When you ask about Clervie's name he's instantly like: Nope! Not in the roster. It's the same with Perrie. Perhaps this is just me, but that seems like a lot of people to just know of the top of your head.

5. Lynette is almost as good at stealth as Arlecchino.

When they do the first bump and Lynette scares the soul out of everyone involved made me realize something. Maybe it's a combination of her cat features and personality, but she's quiet. The way she made her entrance was so reminiscent of Arlecchino earlier and she was definitely trained in it by her. It's absolutely adorable how much she emulate her "Father."

6. Lyney's voice rises when he breaks composure.

This is possibly just because of the amazing acting of his English VA but I'd like to think it's true. So you can able this one more of a headcanon with evidence. It happens a few times, mostly towards the end but this it the first time it happens. He was so surprised by Lynette that he just completely loses his composure for a second and practically squeaks for a second. He then obviously fixes it but it's a nice moment. Later, he's just desperate but we'll get to that.

7. A lot of the stories we hear about Arlecchino are misconceptions.

This woman is so freaking scary. I just have to say it, I could feel the tension through the screen as we talked. Thank god for child because I was stressed. What we do learn from this besides the fact she's not one for conversation is that they're a lot of half truths about her. This woman would let you call her by the wrong name of it benefits her so everyone saying she's a backstabber and crazy is far from the full story. Childe got his information from the Rooster which uh- was phrased in a weird way. However, she saw no reason to really correct it, so she didn't. Scaramouche however, I'm starting to wonder if he's speaking from personal experience. He's clearly witnessed something and now I wanna know what.

8. Lyney's lying skills were definitely improved by Arlecchino.

Miss Girly is the queen of misinformation and it's clear Lyney learned from him. Like I'm talking to this woman and she's so manipulative I'm doubting myself- AND I WENT IN KNOWING THE STORY! The way she side steps and misdirects is so reminiscent of Lyney that I got deja vu. The main difference is Arlecchino is so much colder so she doesn't break easily. Lyney is an absolute softy and can break way easier.

9. Arlecchino is not fond of the other harbingers.

This is pretty clear in her voice lines and is also obvious because of her personality. However, this is something about watching her shit talk her coworkers in front of me that I'm just living for. Especially with the new plan Project Stuzha? Girly pop isn't having that shit. If she pulls up, I wanna witness this.

10. Lynette is Lyney's voice of reason.

I feel like I've said this before but it deserves to be said again because she's the second baddest bitch alive. Arlecchino is the first.

11. Lyney's angry eyes are unnerving to me.

Maybe this is just me but then is eyes narrow it makes me wanna back away. I don't know if it's because of the way he presents himself but it just gives a certain vibe. I find that vibe slightly terrifying.

12. The reason Lyney is the next king and his passion.

Now, this was a question I had ever since Lyney came out. Seeing him in the Archon Quest had me wondering why he was the next director. Then during the last part of this quest I realized something. It was like a moment of recognition. I think when he stood up to defend everyone. The way he was so determined was really touching. It's also something I already knew. In the Fortress when he charged at Wriothesley was a moment of desperation. Then here, he stands to duel the freaking Knave. He obviously knew the was no way he could win but he wasn't gonna give up with his family on the line. His passion and conviction for his family know no bounds, after all, it's how he got his vision in the first place. Every part of his character and lore just screams family man. The way he's so dedicated to the big brother role and protection those close fits perfectly for what the Knave hopes the House becomes. However, it's this same damn passion that has him disregarding his health and jumping in front of Lynette with no way to parry and his squishy ass body.