Legend of the Willow Season 3 Walkthroughs

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Welcome to the Legend of the Willow walkthroughs.

This page features the walkthroughs for Season 3. Click here if you are looking for walkthroughs for other seasons.

This book is complete.

What are walkthroughs? Walkthroughs are episode-by-episode guides that will reveal the effects each choice has on your character and the plot. Please note that these pages are always under construction as we learn more about each book.

Most choices you make for the Main Character in this book influence the following variables: 💥 Passion (expressive and more temperamental), ❄️️ Coldness (discreet and well-composed) and 🔥 Amber Fox (fire-based magic) and ✨ Pearl Fox (illusion-based magic).

PLEASE NOTE: choices that have no significant effect on the plot (as in, no effect on game points and statistics) or that do not give interesting information on characters or backstories might have not been included in the walkthroughs.

Premium choices that require in-game currency to be unlocked are marked by a 💎 diamond symbol. Quick choices that are timed are marked by a ⏰ timer symbol.

Relationship choices leading to an intimate scene are marked with a 💖 symbol.

⚠️TRIGGER WARNINGS: Legend of the Willow is a story with mature content that involves topic and scenes of death, murder, violence, betrayal, sexual, etc. Please proceed with caution if those make you feel uncomfortable.

DISCLAIMER: due to the very intricate nature of this game, where every choice you make sets into motion a complicated series of consequences, there are many possible game routes and scene combinations. As a result, the walkthroughs on this wiki might not be exactly identical to your game experience. If you experience something that is not covered in our walkthroughs, please leave a comment so we can update the page and add an extra possible route to our wiki.

Also please note: The descriptions of the scenes included in these walkthroughs might be paraphrases of what happens, so please don't take them as word by word copies of what is said in the book.

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In this season you will need:

💥 40 Passion or ❄️️ 40 Coldness points
for Episode 5
💥 51 Passion or ❄️️ 51 Coldness points
for Episode 9

S3, Ep 1: Tomorrow

Before the moon does, The crowd of people, wanes ~ Issa

👘 Wardrobe Choice: Choose a hairstyle

Black northern-style (💎5)
Ash northern-style (💎5)
Chestnut island-style (💎9)
Light brown island-style (💎9)
Black island-style(💎22)
Ash island-style (💎27)
Chestnut northern-style (Free)
Light Brown northern-style (Free)

Choice: …

Ring (+1 Amber fox 🔥)
Mirror (+1 Pearl fox ✨)

Takao Relationship Path:

❤️ Choice: … (Only appears if you have taken romantic scenes with Takao and Mei doesn’t have romantic relationship with anyone else.)

Me too. (💎27) 💋 [This choice influenced Mei's relationship with Takao.]
Allow me to thank you again.

Choice: …

“I should find out.” (Note: This will lead to a conversation with Azumi without additional choices.)
“It doesn’t matter, I’ve had enough conversations with her.”

💎 Diamond Choice Consequence: In season 2 Episode 9, if Mei did not help Azumi and Grandpa Chongan died protecting her, you will have a scene where Mei goes to Chongan's house to say goodbye and thank him for everything.

💎 Diamond Benefit: In Season 2 Episode 9, if you picked ‘Cover Azumi’ that led to Grandpa Chongan staying alive, you will have a scene where Mei talks to Grandpa Chongan thanking him for all his support and training. Then a prompt will appear [Thanks to Chongan, Mei’s lessons were more effective.] (🔥 +1 Amber fox + ✨ +1 Pearl fox).

Choice: … (Only appears if Grandpa Chongan is alive.)

Of course. (+1 Coldness ❄️️)
I will rejoice in the thunderstorms. (+1 Passion 💥)

💎 Kazu Relationship Benefit: If Mei has a strong romantic relationship with Kazu and is staying at his house, there will be an intimate scene with Kazu. 💖 (There are no choices in this scene).

❤️ Choice: … (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Masamune.)

I’ll go to Masamune. 💖 (💎104) [This choice influenced Mei’s relationship with Masamune.] [CG unlocked] [CG unlocked] [CG unlocked]
- Choice: …
  - Why didn’t you say so during the day?
  - So I fulfilled your wish?
It’s time to go sleep.

Choice: …

Azumi, no doubt.
Satoshi?
An individual?

Choice: …

If Takao thinks this is necessary…
I’m glad to have you with us. [This choice influenced Mei’s relationship with Shino-Odori.]

⏰ Timed Choice: …

(Bow to the warrior.) (❌ Wrong, pick again.) [To avoid matching the description of wanted criminals, try making a different choice.]
(Ignore the question.) (✅ Correct) (Note: Mei is pretending to be the daughter of an important Samurai, talking to that warrior would have been beneath her.)
(Apologize.) (❌ Wrong, pick again.) [To avoid matching the description of wanted criminals, try making a different choice.]

💎 Choice: …

What are they whispering about? (💎5)
The sooner they move along the better.

Choice: …

“That’s no true.”
“It’s true.” [This choice affected Mei’s relationship with Shino-Odori.]

Maximum stat points available in episode 1:

+1 (from diamond scene in previous season) Passion or Coldness 💥❄️️
+2 or +3 (additional 1 point from diamond scene in previous season) Amber Fox or Pearl Fox 🔥✨

Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 1: 💎 136

Note: Love interest 104, Appearance 27, Story 5

S3, Ep 2: The Festival of Beauty

So many plants, Each with its own, Brilliant blossom ~ Matsuo Basho

Choice: Kazu…

Do we have some money? (+1 Passion 💥)
Was this place like this before? (+1 Coldness ❄️️)

Mei tried to lighten the situation.

Choice: …

Although, I don't like it here either. [This choice effected Mei’s relationship with Shino-Odori.]
You will grow to like it here.

Shino -Odori asked if they could eat.

💎 Choice: …

I agree. (💎17) [This choice effected Mei’s relationship with Shino-Odori.]
- Choice: …
  - (Buy food and leave the market.) (+1 Coldness ❄️️)
  - (Ask someone about the criminal.) (+1 Passion 💥)
We should get to the place first.

Choice: …

Thank you, this is much better.
Phew... I’ve waited so long for this.

💎 Choice: …

(Stay.) (💎17) [This choice affected Mei’s relationship with Shino-Odori.] (Note: Mei got stuck in a barrel and Shino Odori helped tip the barrel over to get her out)
(Leave.)

💎 Choice: … (There is no effect to stats; Mei will stop and listen to the music.)

(Listen.) (💎4)
- Choice: …
  - (Listen some more.) (Note: Doesn’t effect the story just gives the readers a chance to listen to the song more.)
  - (Leave.)
(Don’t linger.)

👘 Wardrobe Choice: …

”Sensual Garden” (💎95) (+1 Passion 💥) (If you are on the passion path and pair this dress with Fantasy Fashion Makeup, you will get praises in later chapter.)
”Calm Sea” (💎95) (+1 Coldness ❄️️) (If you are on the coldness path and pair this dress with Refined Fashion Makeup, you will get praises in later chapter.)
“Breath of Spring“ (Free)

Choice: …

(Talk to the weapon seller.) (❌ Wrong, pick again.)
(Talk to the fabric seller.) (🔁 Pick again.) (Note:This seller gives you a hint on whom to talk to.)
(Talk to the spice merchant.) (❌ Wrong, pick again.)
(Look for other shops.) (✅ Correct)

Choice: … (Note: if you linger around and ask too many stores, you attract the guard attention and receive a prompt: [The guards got suspicious of Mei and she was not able to get the information she needed.])

(Ask the printseller) (❌ Wrong, pick again.)
(Ask the butcher.) (❌ Wrong, pick again.)
(Ask the grocer.) (✅ Correct)
(Ask the saddler.) (❌ Wrong, pick again.)

Choice: What is he up to? (Only appears if Mei didn’t manage to get the information.)

It’s worth asking.
It’s better not to bother him with unnecessary questions.

Choice: … (Only appears if Mei didn’t manage to get the information.)

Thank you. [This choice affected Mei's relationship with Kazu.] (Note:This has a positive impact.)
That won’t be too suspicious? [This choice affected Mei's relationship with Kazu.] (Note:This has a negative impact.)

👘 Wardrobe Choice: …

Fantasy fashion (💎34) (If you are on the passion path and pair this dress with Sensual Garden dress, you will get praises in later chapter.)
Refined fashion (💎34) (If you are on the coldness path and pair this dress with Calm Sea dress, you will get praises in later chapter.)
Fashionable (Free)

💎 Choice: They're talking about the shogun.

”It might be important.” (💎12) (Note: Mei overheard two dancers discussing Shogun’s favorite dances.)
“It’s a pity I can’t make out more...”

Choice: I’ll use some movements from… (No matter what dance you perform Mei gets invited to the castle, but performing Shogun’s favorite combined with the right dress and make up combination will give her praises.)

(First snow.)
(Plum blossom.)
(Sakura Blossom.)
(Flying Maple.) (Note: this is the recommended one based on Shogun’s favorite in previous diamond scene.)

Path scene:

Path of Passion 💥: Mei dances with passion and full of emotion.
Path of Coldness ❄️: Mei danced with restraint and control.

Maximum stat points available in episode 2:

+3 (With diamonds) or +1 (Without diamond) Passion or Coldness 💥❄️️

Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 2: 💎 179

Note: Love interest 34, Appearance 34, Story 111

S3, Ep 3: The Shogun’s Palace

The summit and its Castle, promising greatness-- Fresh green leaves unfurl ~ Yosa Buson

Kazu Relationship Path

❤️ Choice: … (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Kazu.)

Kazu, they’ll see us.
Kazu, what are you doing?

Masamune Relationship Path

❤️ Choice: … (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Masamune AND a good relationship with Kazu.)

Would many men enjoy this?
Some find it more convenient that way.

Takao Relationship Path

❤️ Choice: … (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Takao.)

The main thoroughfares?
I'm interested in walking through simpler neighborhoods.

Takao Relationship Path

❤️ Choice: … (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Takao.)

Hairpins (💎10)
Hairpins (Free)

👘 Wardrobe Choice: Choose a hairstyle

Black southern-style (💎5)
Light brown southern-style (💎5)
Chestnut southern-style' (💎10)
Southern style with accessory - ash (💎20)
Southern style with accessory - black(💎20)
Southern style with accessory - light brown (💎30)
Southern style with accessory - Chestnut (💎30)
Ash southern-style (Free)

Choice: …

I like it.
How would you have it?

💎 Choice: …

I enjoy strolling in the fresh air. (💎10)
Understood, madam.

💎 The scene below only appears if you pick previous diamond scene.

Path scene:

Path of Passion 💥: Mei shows interest in sculptures and painting.
- Choice: … (You get to pick all available choices.)
  - There are amazing sculptures here. Are there paintings as well?
  - I have seen images of the castle…
Path of Coldness ❄️: Mei shows interest in architecture and plants.
- Choice: … (You get to pick all available choices.)
  - The pavilion on the left was built by Tsutomu Hoketsu.
  - There are many unusual plants here.

Choice: …

Yes.
My family is not prominent.

💎 Choice: …

Rich chambers (💎30)
Simple chambers (Free)

Choice: …

What should I do? (+1 Coldness ❄️️)
Will I see the shogun soon? (+1 Passion 💥)

Choice: … (You get to pick all three questions, you only determine the order)

Let’s explore the garden.
Let's examine the outbuildings.
Let’s look at the guards around the main building.

Choice: I doubt attendants will be allowed there. (No effect to the stats.)

You should stay in the room.
You can follow me.

Chiaki tried to mock Mei’s low nobility background.

Choice: …

I didn't know we were chosen by our family names. (+1 Passion 💥)
The name is not visible in the dance. (+1 Coldness ❄️️)

Mei noticed not all ladies were present.

Choice: …

(Ask about the other ladies.) (Note: No prompt but this displeases Lady Hatakeyama.)
(Don’t ask about the other ladies.) (Note: No prompt but this pleases Lady Hatakeyama.)

Choice: Choose a vase

Vase
Vase

Choice: Choose a base

Twigs
Sprouts

Choice: Choose flowers (No effect on stats)

Tulips
Irises (🔁 Pick again. You can ask another question.) [This is reserved for the emperor. Mei must pick a different flower.]
Daffodils

No matter what ikebana arrangement you pick, Eri Hatakeyama will pull Mei aside and ask her to create another one for Shogun’s private chambers.

Maximum stat points available in episode 3:

+2 Passion or Coldness 💥❄️️

Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 3: 💎 80

Note: Love interest 10, Appearance 30, Story 40

S3, Ep 4: Dining in High Society

The fragrance, Of white plum blossoms and ink, Kourokan Palace

Choice: … (The choice will influence the number of umbrella available for you to pick.)

I’ll go right away. [An earlier choice influenced the number of umbrellas available.]
Perhaps you’re right. [An earlier choice influenced the number of umbrellas available.]

Choice: …

No, I’m staying. (+1 Coldness ❄️️)
I could hardly leave without an umbrella. (+1 Passion 💥)

👘 Wardrobe Choice: Choose an umbrella

Shogun’s gift (💎4) (Note: Only available if you previously pick ‘I’ll go right away.)
Shogun’s gift (💎11)
Shogun’s gift (💎19) (Note: Only available if you previously pick ‘I’ll go right away.)
Shogun’s gift (💎31)
Shogun’s gift (Free)

💎 Choice: Lady Hatakeyama…

Whom did I remind you of? (💎11)
- Choice: … (You can ask both questions.)
  - Who was she?
  - When did this happen?
Thank you.

Choice: …

Can nothing ruin your appetite? (+1 Passion 💥)
Why not? (+1 Coldness ❄️️)

Kazu sent note via Shino-Odori on how to deal with Mori.

Choice: …

(Reread the note.) (🔁 Pick Again. Mei will reread the note)
(Burn the note.) (Note: You cannot move on in the story until you pick this option)

⏰ Timed Choice: …

(Look for Masamune.) (❌ Wrong, pick again.) [Mei mustn’t be found out. Try a different way.]
(Go to the post on the left.) (✅ Correct)
(Turn to the post on the right.) (❌ Wrong, pick again.) [Mei mustn’t be found out. Try a different way.]

Mei must buy time before moving to her seat.

⏰ Timed Choice: …

I won’t intrude. (❌ Wrong, pick again.) [Mei mustn’t be found out. Try a different way.]
I hope to see your province someday. (✅ Correct)

Choice: …

With pleasure. (+1 Passion 💥)
Of course, Mr. Liu. (+1 Coldness ❄️️)

Mei witnessed Mori struggling to breath.

💎 Choice: …

“A healer.” (💎31) (Note: Mei calls for help that will save Mori’s life. Kazu and Masamune aren’t happy with this decision but it doesn’t have any effects on their relationship. This choice will be beneficial in the next episode.)
Away.

Choice: … (Only appears if Mei has a good relationship with Shino-Odori.)

That won’t be necessary.
As you wish. [This choice influenced Mei's relationship with Shino-Odori.]

Maximum stat points available in episode 4:

+3 Passion or Coldness 💥❄️️

Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 4: 💎 73

Note: Appearance 31, Story 42

S3, Ep 5: The Letter

Meeting the letter, On the road; opening it-- the fresh breath of spring ~ Takai Kito

Choice: … (If you pick ‘A Healer’ in previous chapter.)

I hope they are not angry? (+1 Passion 💥)
Did they tell you anything? (+1 Coldness ❄️️)

Choice: … (If you pick ‘Away’ in previous chapter.)

No bad news? (+1 Passion 💥)
Did the tell you anything? (+1 Coldness ❄️️)

Kazu Relationship Benefit: Kazu gave magnolia sprig for Mei through Shino-Odori.

💎 Choice: …

Theatre. (💎8)
That’s right, fireworks are wonderful.

💎 Diamond Benefit: if Mei saved Mori's life in the last chapter, Mori will give her kimono and you can choose whether you pick one or two or more (with diamonds.

👘 Wardrobe Choice: Choose a kimono (Only appears if Mei saves Mori’s life)

Take this and choose another. (💎22)
Take this and choose another. (💎28)
Take this and leave. (Free)

Mei can choose a new outfit for Shino-Odori.

💎 Choice: Choose an outfit

Vivid Style (💎22)
Bright Style (💎28)
Familiar Style (Free)

Choice: …

Yes, very.
I’m already fond of your… natural outfit.

Masamune Relationship Benefit: Masamune gave jewelry wooden box to Mei.

👘 Wardrobe Choice: Before Mei was…

A silk nagajuban (💎5)
A silk nagajuban (💎22)
A silk nagajuban (Free)

Choice: …

Of course. (+1 Coldness ❄️️)
I'll say--it's great. (+1 Passion 💥)

💥❄️️ Personality Check Point: You need to have 40 💥 Passion Points or 40 ❄️️ Coldness Points to choose the option that will help Mei in the story.

Path scene:

Path of Passion 💥: .
- Choice: …
  - To guests from afar, it will emphasize the importance of the palace. (💥 40)
  - Although, in the palace, there's enough of that already.
Path of Coldness ❄️: .
- Choice: …
  - What if you need to.. encourage someone to talk? (❄️️ 40)
  - Although, some may find such conversations boring.

Mei must hide Shino-Odori and Lin’s maid from Wen Sei.

⏰ Timed Choice: …

Dim the flame. (+1 Amber fox 🔥)
Deepen the shadows. (+1 Pearl fox ✨)

Choice: …

Do not be scared of me. (+1 Passion 💥)
You may have been overheard. (+1 Coldness ❄️️)

Choice: …

Over some silly correspondence? (+1 Passion 💥)
She has been in the palace for a long time... (+1 Coldness ❄️️)

Takao Relationship Benefit: Mei remembers Takao while looking at the hairpins from him.

Maximum stat points available in episode 5:

+4 Passion or Coldness 💥❄️️
+1 Amber Fox or Pearl Fox 🔥✨

Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 5: 💎 108

Note: Appearance 100, Story 8

S3, Ep 6: The First

Ducks in the old pond, Carefully observing them, Weasel in the reeds~ Yosa Buson

Choice: …

It was a very colorful show. (+1 Passion 💥)
Traditional theater is always good. (+1 Coldness ❄️️)

💎 Choice: … (There is no prompt but it will affect Mei’s relationship with Lin in the long run.)

Who am I to judge? (💎10)
It doesn't concern me.

Choice: …

Then you should be all the more careful. (+1 Coldness ❄️️)
This means a lot to you. (+1 Passion 💥)

💎 Diamond Benefit: If you picked premium outfit and make up for the Festival of beauty and picked diamond option for theatre, Shogun will praise Mei.

Choice: Thank you. I couldn't imagine better.

The chambers are very comfortable... (+1 Coldness ❄️️)
I've been well received... (+1 Passion 💥)

Choice: …

Shino-Odori and I will check the private garden, then? [This choice influenced Mei's relationship with Kazu and Masamune.]
Shino-Odori and I will check the gate, then?
Where should we go?

⏰ Timed Choice: …

Illusion! (+1 Pearl fox ✨)
Fire! (+1 Amber fox 🔥)

Path scene:

Path of Amber fox 🔥: Mei sent a small but powerful glow to the oni's mouth and burnt his inside.
Path of Pearl fox ✨: Mei created illusion of bleeding on the oni to confuse him, and then stabbed him with Shino-Odori's magic comb.

Choice: …

Have you seen him before?
Are you sure you don't need help?

Kazu Relationship Path

❤️ Choice: … (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Kazu.)

Stay. (💎33) 💖 [This choice influenced Mei's relationship with Kazu.] [CG unlocked]
Thank you.

👘 Wardrobe Choice: Inside was (No effect on the story. This dress will be incorporated into the story and Mei will automatically wear it in at least one later chapter.)

A gift from Lin (💎10)
A gift from Lin (💎33)
A gift from Lin (Free)

💎 Choice: … (No effect on stats.)

(Explain in detail.) (💎10) (Note: ; visual and detailed explanation.)
(Explain briefly.)

Masamune Relationship Path

❤️ Choice: … (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Masamune.)

I’d love to see Kirin. (💎33) 💋 [This choice influenced Mei's relationship with Masamune.]
I’ll go sometime later.

Shino-Odori Relationship Path

❤️ Choice: … (Only appears if you have taken romantic options with Shino-Odori and Mei has no romantic relationship with anyone.)

What was that for? (💎33) 💋 [This choice influenced Mei's relationship with Shino-Odori.]
Please stop.

Maximum stat points available in episode 6:

+3 Passion or Coldness 💥❄️️
+1 Amber Fox or Pearl Fox 🔥✨

Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 6: 💎 96

Note: Love interest 33, Appearance 43, Story 20

S3, Ep 7: Backdoor

A young nobleman, a fox’s clever disguise-- Early eve in spring ~ Yosa Buson

Mei asked if she could join Kazu and Masamune tailing Wen Sei.

Choice: …

It seems to me that it will be easier with three of us. (+1 Coldness ❄️️)
I might be useful. (+1 Passion 💥)

⏰ Timed Choice: …

(Wait.) (✅ Correct)
(Approach the cart.) (🔁 Pick again) [Mei must go unnoticed. Try a different way.] (Note: Option disappears after chosen.)

⏰ Timed Choice: …

(Wait.) (🔁 Pick again) [Mei must leave the palace. Try a different way.] (Note: Option disappears after chosen.)
(Approach the cart.) (✅ Correct)

⏰ Timed Choice: …

(Freeze) (🔁 Pick again) [Mei must go unnoticed. Try a different way.] (Note: Option disappears after chosen.)
(Quickly move feet into place.) (🔁 Pick again) [Mei must go unnoticed. Try a different way.] (Note: Option disappears after chosen.)
(Slowly move feet into place.) (✅ Correct)

⏰ Timed Choice: …

(Forward.) (🔁 Pick again) [Mei must go unnoticed. Try a different way.] (Note: Option disappears after chosen.)
(To the left.) (🔁 Pick again) [Mei must go unnoticed. Try a different way.] (Note: Option disappears after chosen.)
(To the right.) (✅ Correct)

👘 Wardrobe Choice: Choose clothes (No effect on stats)

Boy’s outfit (💎9)
Boy’s outfit (💎26)
Boy’s outfit (Free)

👘 Wardrobe Choice: Choose a hat (No effect on stats)

Wide hat (💎9)
Hat with scarf (💎20)
Hat with laces (Free)

💎 Choice: I wonder who he's talking to. (The walkthough writers are not sure if this will affect the story.)

“I need to see…” (💎9) (Note: same explanation but with visual.)
“I can’t see…”

⏰ Timed Choice: …

(Stay back.) (🔁 Pick again) [Mei must follow Wen. Try another approach.] (Note: Option disappears after chosen.)
(Keep a medium distance.) (✅ Correct)
(Stay close.) (🔁 Pick again) [Mei must follow Wen. Try another approach.] (Note: Option disappears after chosen.)

Path scene:

Path of Passion 💥: Mei told the thugs to go away.
Path of Coldness ❄️: Mei told the thugs that there were people waiting for her at the brothel.

💎 Choice: …

(Resist.) (💎20) (Note: Mei fought back against the robbers.)
- Choice: …
  - (Clean and put away the knife.) (+1 Coldness ❄️️)
  - (Push him.) (+1 Passion 💥)
(Call for help.) (Note: A big man - the establishment’s bouncer - came to see what was going on and got rid of the thugs.)

Choice: But, Kazu, wait…

We aren’t alone in the city?
News? To whom?

👘 Wardrobe Choice: Choose a hairstyle

Reserved southern style - light brown (💎5)
Reserved southern style - black (💎9)
Island style with braiding - ash (💎9)
Island style with braiding - chestnut (💎20)
Island style with braiding - light brown (💎20)
Island style with braiding - black (💎26)
Reserved southern style - ash (Free)
Reserved southern style - Chestnut (Free)

Maximum stat points available in episode 7:

+2 (with diamonds) or +1 (without diamond) Passion or Coldness 💥❄️️

Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 7: 💎 101

Note: Appearance 72, Story 29

S3, Ep 8: The Obsidian Hall

Above, tonight’s moon, Polish it so that one sees, Showing through the clouds. ~ Matsuo Basho

Choice: …

Lin Kaia will surely wish to repay her debt. (+1 Coldness ❄️️)
Lin seemed friendly to me. (+1 Passion 💥)

Choice: Yes. Please…

Find Lin Kaia’s servant.
Keep an eye out for me as much as possible. [This choice influenced Mei’s relationship with Shino-Odori.]

Choice: …

It would have been impolite. (+1 Coldness ❄️️)
It would have been immodest. (+1 Passion 💥)

Lin asked what did Mei think about the garden.

Choice: … (No effect on stats.)

It’s exquisite and luxurious.
It’s quite and cozy in its own way.
Very harmonious.

Choice: What should I ask about?

There must be hundreds of rooms in the palace? (🔁 Pick Again) [Mei must learn something useful. Try another tack.] (Note: This option will not reappear after it is chosen.)
Does that mean that the fate of the soldiers is decided here? (✅ Correct)

Choice: …

How can I help, madam?
Did you have to go looking for me?

Choice: …

Why? (Note: no prompt but this option seems to have negative impact on Mei’s relationship with Eri.)
I understand.

👘 Wardrobe Choice: Choose jewelry (No effect on stats)

Eri’s gift (💎12)
Eri’s gift (💎19)
Eri’s gift (Free)

Choice: … (No effect on stats)

Kazu. (🔁 Pick Again) (Note: This option will not reappear after it is chosen.)
Turn into a fox. (✅ Correct)
Use Illusions. (🔁 Pick Again) (Note: This option will not reappear after it is chosen.)
Wait for another occasion. (🔁 Pick Again) (Note: This option will not reappear after it is chosen.)

💎 Choice: Choose an arrangement

Exquisite ikebana. (💎12) (Note: There is no prompt and the walkthrough writers aren’t sure if this has effect on the story in the long run but Mei will receive praises if you pick this option.)
Simple ikebana.

👘 Wardrobe Choice: Choose makeup (No effect on stats)

Double wings (💎30)
Bold wings (💎30)
Current make up (Free)

Choice: …

Then I have to do it quietly. (+1 Passion 💥)
Okay... I made up my mind. I have to try. (+1 Coldness ❄️️)

Relationship Check: If Mei has a good relationship with Shino-Odori, the following prompt will appear. [Due to earlier choices, Mei has a closer relationship with Shino-Odori.] This prompt will appear regardless of whom Mei is in a romantic relationship with.

Shino-Odori Relationship Path

❤️ Choice: … (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Shino-Odori.)

Touch Shino-Odori’s hair. (💎30) 💋 [This choice influenced Mei’s relationship with Shino-Odori.]
Thank her.

⏰ Timed Choice: …

Stop! (🔁 Pick again) [Mei shouldn’t attract attention. Try another approach.]
Jump! (✅ Correct)
Stop! (🔁 Pick again) [Mei shouldn’t attract attention. Try another approach.]
Jump! (✅ Correct)

⏰ Timed Choice: …

Freeze in place… (✅ Correct)
Run faster… (❌ Wrong) [Mei shouldn’t attract attention. Try another approach.] (Note: Start over from the previous choice.)
Run faster… (❌ Wrong) [Mei shouldn’t attract attention. Try another approach.] (Note: Start over from the previous choice.)
Freeze in place… (✅ Correct)

⏰ Timed Choice: …

(Check left.) (✅ Correct)
(Check right.) (🔁 Pick again.) (Note: Option disappears after chosen.)

Choice: …

Oh, I beg your pardon. (+1 Passion 💥)
I just did. (+1 Coldness ❄️️)

Choice: Unusual?

Like what?
No.

[CG unlocked]

Maximum stat points available in episode 8:

+4 Passion or Coldness 💥❄️️

Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 8: 💎 91

Note: Love interest 30, Appearance 49, Story 12

S3, Ep 9: Twenty

Among blossoms: Grieving that I can’t even open, My poem bag. ~ Matsuo Basho

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: There’s a harsh punishment scene in this chapter occured to one of the characters; depending on your choice, it can be described in detailed or in brief. There is no way to avoid that scene from happening.

Choice: Masamune…

Did you find out anything? (+1 Coldness ❄️️)
Tell me everything will be okay. (+1 Passion 💥)

Relationship Check: If Mei has a good relationship with Kazu the following prompt will appear [Due to earlier choices, Mei is more worried about Kazu.] This prompt will appear regardless of whom Mei is in a romantic relationship.

You only get the following path scenes if Mei has a good relationship with Kazu.

Path scene:

Path of Amber fox 🔥: Sparks of flame creeped out from the floor beneath Mei and the smoke spooked the horses in the stable.
Path of Pearl fox ✨: Mei created dark shadows beneath the roof that spread accross the stable.

Choice: …

Masamune, this is unnecessary. Stop. (+1 Passion 💥)
Don’t go on. That’s enough. (+1 Coldness ❄️️)

💥❄️️ Personality Check Point: You need to have 51 💥 Passion Points or 51 ❄️️ Coldness Points to choose the option that will help Mei in the story.

Path scene:

Path of Passion 💥: .
- Choice: …
  - (Persuade.) (💥 51) [Mei made an agreement without spoiling her relationship with Eri.]
  - (Negotiate at any cost.) [This choice influenced Mei’s relationship with Eri.] (Note: this will influence negatively.)
Path of Coldness ❄️: .
- Choice: …
  - (Convince.) (❄️️ 51) [Mei made an agreement without spoiling her relationship with Eri.]
  - (Negotiate at any cost.) [This choice influenced Mei’s relationship with Eri.] (Note: this will influence negatively.)

Choice: …

That’s easy to say… (+1 Passion 💥)
You’re right. (+1 Coldness ❄️️)

💎 Choice: …

How do I get rid of them? (💎10) (Note: Kazu’s punishment will be caried out without anyone watching.)
But these are not simple peasants… This is a palace. (Note: People including Chiaki and Wen Sei will witness Kazu’s punishment.)

🆘WARNING🆘 [The Romance Club team is against cruelty and only seeks to tell the story according to the spirits of its setting. The punishment scene may be too graphic for some. Please take care when making the following choice.]

💎 Choice: …

(Look at Kazu.) (💎29) (Note: Mei mantains eye contact with Kazu throughout the duration of his punishment and counts each of the strike. There is no violence shown visually but there is a vivid description on how harsh the punishment is.) [CG unlocked]
(Look away.) (Note: Mei looks away and the punishment goes without detailed description.)

Choice: …

What a strange mercy… (+1 Passion 💥)
The important thing is he’s still alive.. (+1 Coldness ❄️️)

Choice: … (You get to ask three questions out of the four questions.)

What’s happening with Kazu?
Why a lantern?
Green… I’m not sure there’s one in the palace.
Are you alone in the capital?

👘 Wardrobe Choice: Choose a fan

Fan from Satoshi (💎5)
Fan from Satoshi (💎10)
Fan from Satoshi (Free)

👘 Wardrobe Choice: Choose clothes

Songbirds (💎22)
Spring nights (💎29)
Delicate flowers (Free)

Maximum stat points available in episode 9:

+4 Passion or Coldness 💥❄️️

Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 9: 💎 78

Note: Appearance 39, Story 39

S3, Ep 10: Legacy

In this windy nest, Open your hungry mouth in vain... -- Issa, stepchild bird

⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: There’s a diamond scene that gives detailed explanation on Kazu’s dark past, including the cruelty that he had to endured. There is no visual shown.

Choice: … (You get to ask two questions out of the four questions.)

Were you here?
How dangerous is it to travel like that?
Will the elixir help soon?
Will you stay?

🆘WARNING🆘 [The Romance Club team does not condone cruelty and only seeks to tell the story according to the spirit of its setting.]

💎 Choice: …

You must know why Kazu isn't talking? (💎99) [Mei will learn more about Kazu due to her previous choices.] (Note: Takao will tell Mei what had happened to Kazu after Aogawara until he finally joined the shinobi, there was no graphic violence but the story itself tells some level of cruelty that Kazu had to endured.)(Only available if Mei has a good relationship with both Kazu and Takao, if you have a good relationship with Takao but you don't have a good relationship with Kazu:[Mei decided not to ask personal questions about Kazu due to her earlier choices.]
- Choice: …
  - It's illegal, isn't?
  - Fighting... to the death?
- Choice: … (You get to pick both questions.)
  - Why didn't you destroy this arena?
  - Why is it the White Arena?
Why isn't Kazu speaking? You seem to know. [Takao doesn't trust Mei enough to share this information.] (You get this option if you have a good relationship with Kazu but you don't have a good relationship with Takao.)
How are things in the village?
How is Satoshi doing?

Takao Relationship Path

❤️ Choice: … (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Takao.)

I've missed our lessons. (💎32) 💋 [This choice influenced Mei’s relationship with Takao.]
I'm sorry it turned out this way.

Choice: …

How long will it take? (+1 Passion 💥)
Is there any way to narrow the search? (+1 Coldness ❄️️)

👘 Wardrobe Choice: Choose clothes

Shogun's southern outfit (💎17)
Shogun's northern outfit (💎32)
Shogun's island outfit (Free)

Choice: …

But I'm... I'm afraid.
It's an honor for me.

Choice: …

It's difficult.
It's fascinating.
It's beautiful.

Path scene:

Path of Passion 💥: Mei made a comment about a picture to distract Shogun.
Path of Coldness ❄️: Mei made a comment about a vase to distract Shogun.

Choice: … (You get to ask two out of three questions.)

Will the shogun send me home?
How many people will hear about what happened?
I hope I haven't hurt you.

Choice: …

Perhaps I'm ready to believe that.
Perhaps not.

Choice: …

What if I can't make it happen?
I'll think of something.

[CG unlocked]

Maximum stat points available in episode 10:

+1 Passion or Coldness 💥❄️️

Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 10: 💎 163

Note: Love interest 32, Appearance 32, Story 99

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