Wink Psync

**Wink Psync** is a gameplay mechanic introduced in *AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative*. It is a simplified version of the Psyncing process, allowing the Psyncer to temporarily glimpse into a subject's dreams.

Unlike a regular Psync, which requires a Psync Machine such as the one at ABIS HQ, Wink Psync can be used anywhere by someone in possession of an AI-Ball. However, while a regular Psync lasts six minutes, Wink Psync only lasts six seconds.

## Mechanism

The AI-Ball shoots out a strong magnetic wave that numbs the subject and temporarily puts their brain into a state close enough to sleep to induce a dream. The brain waves emitted during this process are then analyzed by the AI-Ball in order to see into the subject's dream. This only produces a faint picture that lasts six seconds, so Wink Psync is often the precursor to a more in-depth regular Psync.

Wink Psync requires a large amount of power to use, and can only normally be used once between AI-Ball charges. However, if the AI-Ball uses its emergency battery, two Wink Psyncs can be performed consecutively. Because Psyncers have charging docks for their AI-Balls in their vehicles, this means that Wink Psync can generally only be performed once per scene. Oftentimes, scenes will have multiple characters with their own optional Wink Psyncs, leaving the player to pick which Wink Psync they want to see.

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## Known Wink Psyncs

(Note: *Italics* are used to denote mandatory Wink Psyncs.)

## Gallery

Ryuki performing a Wink PsyncMizuki performing a Wink PsyncRyuki performing a Wink Psync while injuredClose-up of Ryuki performing a Wink PsyncBibi performing a Wink Psync while injuredClose-up of Bibi performing a Wink Psync
## Trivia

* Of the 83 Wink Psyncs in *nirvanA Initiative*, 20 are mandatory.
* Even counting the two Mizukis as one, Ryuki performs the most Wink Psyncs at 43. Mizuki Date performs 23 Wink Psyncs, while Bibi performs 17.
* Shoma, Lien, Gen, Mama, Moma, and Hanayo are the only characters Wink Psynced by all three protagonists.
	+ Ryuki and Kizuna are only Wink Psynced by Mizuki and Bibi.
	+ Boss, Ushidera, Kagami, and the Policeman are only Wink Psynced by Bibi and Ryuki.
	+ Masked Woman, Amame, Iris, Ota, and Ritsuko are only Wink Psynced by Ryuki and Mizuki.
	+ Dokuta and the NAIX Member are only Wink Psynced by Mizuki.
	+ Date, Mizuki, Komeji, Tokiko, Chikara, Hitomi, Mamoru, Riichi, and the Horadori Researcher are only Wink Psynced by Ryuki.
* Lien is Wink Psynced the most, at 7 times. He's also tied with Gen for the highest amount of mandatory Wink Psyncs at 4. Conversely, Date, Mizuki, Chikara, and Komeji are the main characters Wink Psynced into the least, with only one each.
	+ Bibi, as the Masked Woman, is the protagonist Wink Psynced into the most at 5 times. Ryuki is Wink Psynced into 4 times.
* Kizuna and Amame are the only characters with multiple Wink Psyncs that are all mandatory.

## Navigation

 Locations | **Tokyo**
*Chiyoda District*: Police Headquarters (Boss's Office, Psync Room, Interrogation Room) • Sunfish Pocket • Sekiba High
*Chuo District*: Horadori Institute of Genetics (Underground, Hostage Room) • Naixatloz Japan Branch (President's Office, Cathedral)
*Koto District*: Harbor Warehouse District • Date Residence
*Minato District*: Studio Dvaita • Aioen Orphanage • Ikume Shrine • Kumakura Office • Sejima Residence • Central Hospital
*Shibuya District*: Lemniscate Entertainment Offices • Yoyagi Park
*Shinagawa/Kabasaki District*: Matsushita Diner • Sagan Residence • Enda Residence • Kabasaki Chemical Plant
*Shinjuku District*: Golden Yokocho (Marble, Brahman World Cuisine) • Misetan Department Store • Tokyo National Stadium
**Side Ryuki:**
Dispossessed • Anyone Imagines • Ought to Know • Nothing to Be Done • Go • Farewell
**Komeji and Shoma Route:** Joy for Anguish • I Found Me • Past Its Ken
**Explosion Route:** Smiles for Tears • Well-Known • The Mind of God • Not All A Dream • She Was the Universe
**閭｡陜ｶ荵句､｢邱ｨ Route:** 遐ｴ邯ｻ逋ｾ蜃ｺ • All This Happened, More or Less
**Side Mizuki:**
Alone • Pass Mildly Away • End Where I Begun • Traveler • Left Behind • The Expense of Spirit
**Gen and Amame Route:** All Living Things • Of Arms and Of Man • Who's There • All That We Are
**Kizuna and Lien Route:** Bid the Soldiers Shoot • Sweet Silent Thought
**Resolution Route:** Hell • Visions • In Truth • Births • The End of Craving • Braver Than All Flowers