Legend of the Willow Season 4 Walkthroughs

**Welcome to the Legend of the Willow walkthroughs.**
This page features the walkthroughs for **Season 4**. 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:**

💥 **64 Passion** or
❄️️ **64 Coldness** points

for **Episode 6**

🔥 **26 or 22 Amber Fox** or
✨ **26 or 22 Pearl Fox** points

for **Episode 9** and

💥 **75 Passion** or
❄️️ **75 Coldness** points

for **Episode 11**

## S4, Ep 1: In the Blood

*Blue flag irises, looking just like their images... In the water. ~ Matsuo Basho*

**Choice:** **…**
* You are right again, my lord.
* I was raised by a blacksmith.

**Choice:** **…**
* What if all of this is nothing more than a coincidence? **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
* Why does the emperor have no legitimate children? **(+1 Passion 💥)**

**Choice:** **But wait…**
* The medallion cannot be definitive proof. **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
* This is crazy... a mistake. **(+1 Passion 💥)**

**💎 Choice:** **…**
* **No... Can I take another look at the seal?** (**💎11**) [CG unlocked] **(+1 Amber fox 🔥)** **(+1 Pearl fox ✨)**
* Yes... I understand. Thank you.

**Choice:** **Of course.**
* I hope that the shogun doesn't order our execution once he learns all this. **(+1 Passion 💥)**
* Takao, are you counting on the shogun's help? *[This choice influenced Mei's relationship with the group.]*
* I think I'm missing something. **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**

💘 **Kazu Relationship Benefit:** *[Thanks to their close relationship, Kazu shows great concern for Mei.]* 💋

If Mei has strong romantic relationship with Kazu, Kazu will ask her to follow him to another room where they talk about their relationship and Kazu kisses her. (There are no choices in this scene).

💘 **Masamune Relationship Benefit:** Masamune comes to Mei to talk about her being the emperor's daughter. He says she has the blood of the Iris and he is not even a samurai, and how under different circumstances he would be killed for talking her. They embrace and he kissed her head.

💘**Takao Relationship Benefit:** 💋 If Mei has strong romantic relationship with Takao, Kazu will ask Masamune and Shino Odori to leave them to talk. Takao will talk about how Mei shouldn't be afraid and they kiss. (There are no choices in this scene)

**Choice:** **…** (You can ask both questions.)
* What exactly is happening in the Imperial Palace?
* Why are villages and merchants being robbed on the southern roads?

**Choice:** **The ryoge's trail led to the capital.**
* We decided to look here by chance.
* We knew that the bandits on the roads were your warriors.

**Choice:** **…** (You can ask all questions.)
* What are you going to do, master?
* My mother... do you know anything about her?
* Why didn't you react to Masamune's letter?
* What will happen to Wen?

**Path scene:**
* **Path of Passion 💥:** Mei stated her concern that Shogun's plan might interfere with their plan.
* **Path of Coldness ❄️:** Mei calmly stated the current situation related to Shogun.

Shino-Odori prepares a bath with the best oils for Mei.**❤️ Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Shino-Odori.)
* **Kiss Shino-Odori.** (**💎33**) 💋 [CG unlocked]
* Go to sleep.

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **…**
* **Sun flare** (**💎11**)
* **Night dream** (**💎33**)
* Spring dream (Free)

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **Chose a hairstyle:**
* **Opals on black** (**💎5**)
* **Opals on ash** (**💎11**)
* **Opals on light brown** (**💎11**)
* **Spinel on chestnut** (**💎18**)
* **Spinel on black**(**💎18**)
* **Spinel on ash** (**💎33**)
* **Spinel on light brown** (**💎33**)
* Opals on chestnut (Free)

**Maximum stat points available in episode 1:**

* +3 **Passion** or **Coldness** 💥❄️️
* +2 (With diamonds) **Amber Fox** or **Pearl Fox** 🔥✨

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 1:** 💎 110

Note: Love interest 33, Appearance 66, Story 11

## S4, Ep 2: The Road to East

*Many rains are pouring, what's this? A barrel bursting? A strange sound at night... ~ Matsuo Basho*

**Choice:** **”Should I say something?”**
* It is an honor to meet you. **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
* I am most pleased to meet you. **(+1 Passion 💥)**

**Choice:** **…**
* Do you anticipate the particular dangers along the way? **(+1 Passion 💥)**
* Is there a need to rush? **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**

**Choice:** **Choose a lady for the retinue:…** (Whomever you chose will join Mei in her journey to the island.)
* Chiaki Ueto.
* Ran Nakajima.

**Choice:** **…** (You can ask both questions.)
* What if she realizes later what is really going on?
* Does she have to just accompany me?

**Choice:** **…**
* Foolishness?
* I understand. Prudent.

**Choice:** **…**
* An encounter with oni cannot be ruled out. **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
* I trusted them with my life. **(+1 Passion 💥)**

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **…**
* **Travel outfit** (**💎23**)
* **Travel outfit** (**💎26**)
* Travel outfit (Free)

**Path scene:**
* **Path of Passion 💥:** If you pick Chiaki Ueto, Mei told Lin and her that their differences are valuable to her. If you pick Ran Nakajima, Mei assured her that she enjoyed their communication in relaxed way and Lin supported that.
* **Path of Coldness ❄️:** If you pick Ran Nakajima, Mei told her that she knew her the most but the decision was made by the Shogun. If you pick Chiaki Ueto, Mei told them that difficult relationship should not prevent them from fulfilling the goal and following the etiquette.

**Choice:** **…**
* No thanks.
* Yes, please.

**Choice:** **…**
* I don't know. It is possible.
* Most likely.

Satoshi jokingly complained about the different treatment he got.**Choice:** **…**
* Shall we find you a clean bed?
* Lamenting that you aren't a noblewoman?

Mei and Lin went for a walk and bumped into Takao and Masamune.**Choice:** **…**
* A combat warm-up is exactly what's needed. *[This choices influenced Mei's relationship with Masamune.]* (Note: this leads to practice scene with Masamune.)
* Let's practice magic. *[This choices influenced Mei's relationship with Takao.]* (Note: this leads to practice scene with Takao.)
* To be honest, I'm tired.

Kazu Relationship Path**❤️ Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Kazu; Mei (and whomever she was with) would bump into Kazu and Kazu invited her to join him to the natural spring.)
* **With pleasure.** (**💎26**) 💋 *[This choices influenced Mei's relationship with Kazu.]*
	+ **Choice:** **…** [CG unlocked]
		- No.
		- Yes
* Honestly, I'm tired too.

Masamune Relationship Path**❤️ Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Masamune and you picked to have combat practice with Masamune.)
* **I’m not afraid.** (**💎26**) 💖 *[This choices influenced Mei's relationship with Masamune.]* [CG unlocked]
* Yes, we should go.

Takao Relationship Path**❤️ Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Takao and you picked to have magic practice with Takao.)
* **Let's look for the stream.** (**💎26**) 💋 *[This choices influenced Mei's relationship with Takao.]* [CG unlocked]
* There must be soap in the castle.

**Maximum stat points available in episode 2:**

* +3 **Passion** or **Coldness** 💥❄️️

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 2:** 💎 52

Note: Love interest 26, Appearance 26

## S4, Ep 3: Flags in the Wind

*Departing spring- Birds cry, in the fishes', Eyes are tears ~ Matsuo Basho*

**💎 Choice:** **…**
* **(Help by using magic.)** (**💎20**)
	+ **Choice:** **⏰ Timed Choice:…**
		- Acolyte **(+1 Pearl fox ✨)**
		- Glow **(+1 Amber fox 🔥)**
* (Don't risk it.)

**⏰ Timed Choice:** **…**
* (Jump away) **(❌ Wrong)** *[Ran/Chiaki must not die. Try a different choice.]*
* (Dive under the attack) **(✅ Correct)**
* (Strike with a fist) **(❌ Wrong)** *[Ran/Chiaki must not die. Try a different choice.]*

**Choice:** **…**
* (Shout at her.) **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
* (Shake her.) **(+1 Passion 💥)**

**⏰ Timed Choice:** **…**
* (Intercept the strike.) **(❌ Wrong)** *[To prevent the story from ending so tragically, try a different choice.]*
* (Block) **(❌ Wrong)** *[To prevent the story from ending so tragically, try a different choice.]*
* (Dodge and slash his armpit.) **(✅ Correct)**

**Choice:** **…**
* Where are Masamune and Kazu going? (Note:You can ask another question.)
* Is she alive? (Note: The story continues.)
* How are you? (Note: You can ask another question.)

**Choice:** **…**
* I’m sorry… **(+1 Passion 💥)**
* Calm down…**(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **…**
* **Beaded hat** (**💎10**)
* **Beaded hat** (**💎20**)
* Beaded hat (Free)

**Choice:** **…** (You can ask three of the questions.)
* Did he hit you?
* Was there a mask?
* Nobody escaped?
* They were led into battle by oni, not ryoge.

**Choice:** **…**
* Maybe that would be for the better? **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
* Don’t we trust him? **(+1 Passion 💥)**

**💎 Choice:** **…** (This is one of many choices that will have effect on Mei’s army strength.)
* **Master Dosho, I’ve made a decision.** (**💎5**) (Note: The captured solders will be kept alive.)
* Alright, it’s up to you. (Note: The captured soldiers will be killed.)

**💎 Choice:** **…**
* **(Turn away.)** (**💎20**) (Note: Mei will listen to the interrogation conducted by the men. The scene isn’t shown but it was clear that the oni is tortured.)
* (Return to the carriages.) (Mei will receive information on the interrogation from the men.)

**Choice:** **…**
* From my friends.
* It is a long story.

**Choice:** **…**
* First, please make arrangements for the dead. **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
* We must take care of the dead **(+1 Passion 💥)**

**💎 Choice:** **…** (This is one of many choices that will have effect on Mei’s army strength.)
* **“I must pay my respects.”** (**💎5**)
* “I shouldn’t get in the way.”

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **…**
* **North wind** (**💎10**)
* **Winds from the islands** (**💎30**)
* South wind (Free)

**Maximum stat points available in episode 3:**

* +4 **Passion** or **Coldness** 💥❄️️
* +1 (With diamonds) **Amber Fox** or **Pearl Fox** 🔥✨

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 3:** 💎 100

Note: Appearance 50, Story 50

## S4, Ep 4: Pride of the Islands

*Intoxicant sea, Distant cries of a seagull, On the lilac shores. ~ Tachibana Hokushi*

⚠️ **TRIGGER WARNING:** An image of an insect will be shown depending on your choice.

💎Diamond Benefit: If in earlier chapters you tooks some of Lin’s diamond choices, a prompt appears stating *[Thanks to earlier choices, Mei understands Lin Kaia better.]* and Mei has an extra conversation with her.

**Choice:** **…** (Mei talks with whomever she has romantic relationship with.)
* How will they view our flags? **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
* The winds were fair and the sea was calm. **(+1 Passion 💥)**

**Choice:** **…** You can ask all questions.)
* Who is this samurai?
* Is your home far from the daimyo’s castle?
* Is that a city market?

*[Shino-Odori gave Mei a gift due to their close relationship.]***👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **Choose a shawl…** (Only appears if Mei has good relationship with Shino-Odori regardless whom she romances.)
* **Sun shawl** (**💎6**)
* **Sun shawl** (**💎9**)
* Sun shawl (Free)

If Mei has a good relationship with Shino Odori, a prompt appears stating *[Thanks to a particularly close relationship, another shawl was added to Mei’s wardrobe.]* The free sun shawl will appear in Mei’s inventory.

(Only appears if Mei has a good relationship with Shino-Odori.)**Choice:** **…** (No effects to the stats.)
* (Look at it.) (Note: A picture of a centipede will appear if you pick this option.)
* (Don’t look closely.)

**Choice:** **…** (You only see this choice if you got the previous choice.)
* That’s… disgusting. *[This choice influenced your relationship with Shino-Odori.]*(Note: this option will influence negatively as Shino-Odori will be VERY offended.)
* And how long… has it lived there?

Shino-Odori Relationship Path**❤️ Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Shino-Odori.)
* **Kiss Shino-Odori.** (**💎29**)
* Pour Shino-Odori tea.

**Choice:** **…**
* Surely, your relatives are worried about you. You should write them. **(+1 Passion 💥)**
* Send a message to your family. **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**

**Choice:** **…**
* **Of course.** (**💎21**)
	+ **Choice:** **…**
		- “Find the gate” **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
		- “Find the gatekeeper” **(+1 Passion 💥)**
		- “Find wisdom” **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
		- “Gain strength.” **(+1 Passion 💥)**
* Continuing our walk around the city would be better.

Lin asked about the food.**Choice:** **…**
* It seems this kind of food isn’t for me. (Note: There is no prompt but Lin is visibly upset by this response.)
* This is delicious.

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **Choose jewelry…**
* **Pearl earrings** (**💎9**)
* **Pearl earrings and ring** (**💎21**)
* Pearl ring (Free)

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **Chose a hairstyle:** (The color of the hair that you choose in this option will be in the next scene as loose long straight hair.)
* **Seaspray on ash** (**💎6**)
* **Seaspray on black** (**💎9**)
* **Seaspray on chestnut** (**💎9**)
* **Sea fantasy with light brown** (**💎21**)
* **Sea fantasy with ash**(**💎21**)
* **Sea fantasy with black** (**💎29**)
* **Sea fantasy with chestnut** (**💎29**)
* Sea drops on light brown (Free)

**Choice:** **…**
* If only I knew how.
* Thanks. *[This choice influenced Mei’s relationship with Shino- Odori.]*

**💘 Masamune Relationship Benefit:** Masamune comes over to visit Mei. They share a short moment and a kiss.

**💘 Kazu Relationship Benefit:** Kazu comes over to visit Mei. They share a short moment and hug.

Takao Relationship Path**❤️ Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Takao.)
* **(Kiss Takao.)** (**💎29**) *[This choice influenced Mei's relationship with Takao.]*
* (Bow to Takao.)

Personality Checkpoint Benefit: **If you passed personality checkpoint in Ep 9 Season 3 and Mei has close relationship with Lady Eri Takakeyama, Ran/Chiaki will warn everyone before Lin eats the poisoned sweets.**

Personality Checkpoint Consequence: **If you did not pass personality checkpoint in Ep 9 Season 3 and Mei doesn’t have close relationship with Lady Eri Takakeyama, Ran/Chiaki will betray Mei and Lin will eat food that has been poisoned.**

**Maximum stat points available in episode 4:**

* +3 (with diamonds) or +2 (without diamonds) **Passion** or **Coldness** 💥❄️️

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 4:** 💎 109

Note: Love interest 29, Appearance 59, Story 21

## S4, Ep 5: The Player

*Islands on Island, Shattered into a thousand pieces, Summer’s sea.*

Personality Checkpoint Consequence: If you did not pass personality checkpoint in Ep 9 Season 3 and Mei does have close relatIonship with Lady Eri Takakeyama, Lin will die and there is nothing that can be done to save her.

**⏰ Timed Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Lin was poisoned.)
* (Help Shino-Odori.) *[This choice influenced Mei’s relationship with Shino-Odori.]*
* (Call Yuzuru.)

Personality Checkpoint Benefit: If Lin isn’t poisoned, a prompt appears stating: *[Ran/Chiaki warned Mei due to previous choices.]*

**Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Ran/Chiaki warned them and Lin wasn’t poisoned.)
* “It’s better not to pressure her.” **(+1 Passion 💥)**
* “I’ll push her to gather her wits.” **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**

**💎 Choice:** **…** (This is one of many choices that will have effect on Mei’s army strength.)
* **Everyone should be kept alive.** (**💎12**)
* You must act in accordance with the law.

**Choice:** **…**
* You knew Moriko…?**(+1 Passion 💥)**
* Did my story convince you…? **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**

**Choice:** **…**
* I have no reason not to trust the shogun **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
* I’m afraid there is no choice but to trust the shogun **(+1 Passion 💥)**

**Choice:** **…**
* The right to choose is flattering. However…
* Others will find it difficult to accept me.

*[Mei has a close enough relationship  with Takao to ask more about him.]***Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Mei has good relationship with Takao regardless whom she romances.)
* **What do you mean?** (**💎98**) (Note: Takao will tell Mei about his parents, his relationship with his father and Kazu and how he became Jounin.)
	+ **Choice:** **…**
		- I’m sorry, I wouldn’t have asked…
		- How could she…?
	+ **Choice:** **…** [CG unlocked]
		- Why would they do that?
		- Did Shino-Odori have anything to do with this?
* You did great.

**Choice:** **…** (If Mei doesn’t have good relationship with Takao, you will have these options instead.)
* I don't understand.
* You have done great.

**Choice:** **…**
* I understand and wouldn’t dare ask such a thing **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
* I want to avoid deaths **(+1 Passion 💥)**

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **Choose outfit…**
* **Noon over the sea** (**💎12**)
* **Sea dawn** (**💎32**)
* Sea sunset (Free)

💘 **Kazu Relationship Benefit:** If Mei has romantic relationship with Kazu, he will accompany her with Masamune in this trip.

💘**Masamune Relationship Benefit:** If Mei has romantic relationship with Masamune, he will accompany her with Kazu in this trip.

💘 **Takao Relationship Benefit:** If Mei has romantic relationship with Takao, he will accompany her with Satoshi in this trip.

Takao Relationship Path**❤️ Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Takao.)
* **Of course. Take me to the room.** (**💎98**) [CG unlocked]
* Of course. Take me to the room… To my room, that is.

**Maximum stat points available in episode 5:**

* +4 (with diamonds from previous chapter) or +3 **Passion** or **Coldness** 💥❄️️

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 5:** 💎 240

Note: Love interest 98, Appearance 32, Story 110

## S4, Ep 6: Ships

*The birds of the sea, crying out from the high cliffs. The impending storm. ~ Ni Chigetsu*

💘 Kazu Relationship Benefit: **If Mei has romantic relationship with Kazu, Mei will bump into him by the shore and he will clean Mei’s feet and Mei finds out that he has camped there for the night.**

Kazu Relationship Path**❤️ Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Kazu.)
* **“I hope I’m not bothering him…”** (**💎27**) 💋
* “I hope no one sees us like this.”

💘 Masamune Relationship Benefit: **If Mei has romantic relationship with Masamune, he will come to the shore to check on her and invites her to his room where she will dance for him and that leads to intimate scene. 💖 (No diamond scene).**

**Choice:** **…**
* What are they doing here?
* Maybe they’ll pass by?

**Path scene:**
* **Path of Amber fox 🔥:** Mei can change color or stay in previous fur color.
	+ **Choice:** **Fox fur color options:…**
		- Coal (**💎27**) (You only get this if you have high Amber points.)
		- Fiery Shadow (**💎23**) (You only get this if your stats are mixed and your Amber points are higher but not high enough to get the first option.)
		- Former coloration (Free)
* **Path of Pearl fox ✨:** Mei can change color or stay in previous fur color.
	+ **Choice:** **Fox fur color options:…**
		- Pearl (**💎27**) (You only get this if you have high Pearl points.)
		- Pearl Shadow (**💎23**) (You only get this if your stats are mixed and your Pearl points are higher but not high enough to get the first option.)
		- Former coloration (Free)

**Choice:** **…**
* “No way…” **(+1 Passion 💥)**
* “I must endure…” **(+1 Passion 💥)**
* “I will not allow this…” **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
* “It’s likely better not to resist…” **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**

If Mei has romantic relationship with Kazu, Kazu will cut Vien’s finger and threaten him.

If Mei has romantic relationship with Masamune, Kazu will put his knife on Vien’s throat and Masamune will threaten Vien.

If Mei has romantic relationship with Takao, Satoshi will put his knife on Vien’s throat and threaten him.

**💎 Choice:** **…**
* **In that case, there is no need to postpone.** (**💎10**)
	+ **Choice:** **…**
		- I’m not tired at all. **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
		- They made the same journey as I did. **(+1 Passion 💥)**
* I’ll need a little time.

**Personality check point:** You need **💥 64 Passion** or **❄️️ 64 Coldness** to get the relationship point.

**Path scene:**
* **Path of Passion 💥:** (2/3 of the army is the maximum you can get from this option; you can increase them from different choices throughout the season.)
	+ **Choice:** **…**
		- **Stand up and defend the empire! (💥 64)** [The number of soldiers who stayed depends on earlier choices.]
		- Help the empire…
* **Path of Coldness ❄️:** (2/3 of the army is the maximum you can get from this option; you can increase them from different choices throughout the season.)
	+ **Choice:** **…**
		- **I urge you to trust your daimyo. (❄️️ 64)** *[The number of soldiers who stayed depends on earlier choices.]*
		- Your support is needed.

**Choice:** **…**
* It went well. **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
* I was worried, but it seemed to have worked out. **(+1 Passion 💥)**

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **…**
* **“Forest flower”** (**💎10**)
* **”Mountain Flower”** (**💎27**)
* “Water Flower” (Free)

**💎Diamond Benefit:** If you let Taizo Hori/Kio Sugai lives, he will be among the attendances.

**💎Diamond Benefit:** If Lin survives, her father and her lover will show support to Mei. *[Thanks to earlier choices, more warriors will side with the shogun.]*

**Maximum stat points available in episode 6:**

* +3 (with diamonds) or +2 (without diamonds) **Passion** or **Coldness** 💥❄️️

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 6:** 💎 91

Note: Love interest 27, Appearance 54, Story 10

## S4, Ep 7: One Hundred

*To the man leaving, to the man who is staying, there comes a wild goose… ~ Natsumi Soseki.*

⚠️ **TRIGGER WARNING:** This episode contains a very vivid battle scene.

**💎Diamond Benefit:** If you let Taizo Hori/Kio Sugai lives, He will support Mei. *[Due to earlier choices, more warriors will support the shogun.]*

**Choice:** **…**
* Lord Che, I hope the islands won’t end up divided? **(+1 Passion 💥)**
* Will carrying out the shogun’s plan be enough? **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**

**💎Diamond Benefit:** If Mei decided to spare the conspirators who tried/did poison her, she will receive more support. *[Due to earlier choices, more warriors will support the shogun.]*

**💎 Choice:** **…**
* **No, Do you have any guesses, Lord?** (**💎11**)
* No.

**💎Diamond Benefit:** If Lin is alive, Mei will suggest the daimyo to bless her marriage to Feng Kamenashi.

**Choice:** **…**
* Don’t worry, Commander Na-yeon. **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
* No need. **(+1 Passion 💥)**

**💎Diamond Benefit:** If Lin is alive and Mei asked daimyo to bless her wedding with Kamenashi, he will express his gratitude and promise to bring more warriors to support Mei. *[Due to earlier choices, more warriors will join the shogun's side.]*

'***Shino-Odori relastionship check**: If Mei has good relationship with Shino-Odori, regardless whom she romances, they will chat longer.* [Due to their close relationship, Shino-Odori spends more time with Mei.]

**Choice:** **…** (No effect on stats.)
* Shall we eat?
* How about I show you how to gracefully catch a fan?

Shino-Odori Relationship Path**❤️ Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Shino-Odori.)
* **As you wish** (**💎34**) 💋
* Sorry. It might be difficult here…

**💎 Choice:** **…**
* **We must be among the first to go ashore.** (**💎11**) (Note: picking this will ensure less victims on Me’s side that will contribute to Mei’s army strength.)
	+ **Choice:** ⏳ **choice…**
		- (Find the commander.) **(❌ Wrong)** *[Mei shouldn’t get hurt. Try another choice.]*
		- (Create an illusion.) **(✅ Correct)** **(+1 Pearl fox ✨)**
		- (Create a fire.) **(✅ Correct)** **(+1 Amber fox 🔥)**
* We will come ashore right along with the others.

**⏰ Timed Choice:** **…** (No effect on stats.)
* (Leave the decision to the soldiers.)
* (Give an order.)

**Path scene:**
* **Path of Passion 💥:** Mei decides to go through the main road.
* **Path of Coldness ❄️:** Mei decides to go through the alleys.

**⏰ Timed Choice:** **…** (No effect on stats.)
* ”More and more victims…”
* ”There’s no emotion on her face…”
* “No!”

**⏰ Timed Choice:** **…**
* (Turn around.) **(❌ Wrong)** *[Mei shouldn’t get hurt. Try another choice.]*
* (Dodge to the side.) **(✅ Correct)**
* (Duck.) **(❌ Wrong)** *[Mei shouldn’t get hurt. Try another choice.]*

**⏰ Timed Choice:** **…**
* (Dodge the attack.) **(🔁 Try again. pick another option)**
* (Attack with fire.) **(+1 Amber fox 🔥)**
* (Deflect the attack with the fan.) **(🔁 Try again. pick another option)**
* (Attack with an illusion.) **(+1 Pearl fox ✨)**

**Choice:** **…**
* Are the men of my escort okay?
* How is Yoko Na-yeon’s squad?
* How is Xing Igarashi?
* Have we suffered heavy losses? (Note: If Mei decided to arrive first on the shore, her army does not suffer heavy losses and you’ll receive a prompt stating: *[Thanks to earlier choices, more soldiers remained in the ranks.]*)

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **…**
* **”Windy sunset”** (**💎34**)
* **”Summer garden”** (**💎11**)
* “Nocturnal glow” (Free)

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **…**
* **Bright highlights** (**💎34**)
* **Soft shadows** (**💎34**)
* Fresh face (Free)

**Maximum stat points available in episode 7:**

* +2 **Passion** or **Coldness** 💥❄️️
* +2 **Amber Fox** or **Pearl Fox** 🔥✨

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 7:** 💎 134

Note: Love Interest 34, Appearance 78, Story 22

## S4, Ep 8: Toward the Capital

*Body - a dusk speck, with paper canopy, I sway in the wind. ~ Kobayashi Issa.*

**Choice:** **…**
* **”It’s worth getting to know her better.”** (**💎8**)
	+ **Choice:** **…**
		- All your warriors are alive-you’re an excellent commander. **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
		- How do the other warriors feel about a woman leading them? **(+1 Passion 💥)**
* ”I should return, so she can rest.”

**💎Diamond Benefit:** If you pick diamond choice to ask Che in Ep. 6, Mei will ask Kazu for antidote for poison.

**Choice:** **…** (The wording changes depending on who is with you, which is dependent on whether you passed the personality checkpoint in S3, Ep 9 or not)
* Let’s drink tea./Shall we drink tea? **(+1 Passion 💥)**
* Let’s try to get some sleep./I'd better try to get some sleep. **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**

**Choice:** **…**
* ”I’ll calmly wait for an invitation.” **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
* ”Better not to linger.” **(+1 Passion 💥)**

**Choice:** **…** (You can pick two out of three questions.)
* Where were you settled?
* How is your hand?
* Is there a big army gathered here?

**Choice:** **…**
* Is there any news about Kin Hattori?
* Where is Lady Hatakeyama?

If Mei knows about Shogun’s plan, she will drink the antidote prior to drinking the tea.**Choice:** **…** (Only appears if you have taken diamond option to ask Che in Ep 6 and Mei has and antidote.)
* (Act naturally.) (Note: no prompt but Shogun approves)
* (Fake being poisoned.)

**Path scene:**
* **Path of Passion 💥:** Mei asks if there’s anything else Shogun’s hiding from her.
* **Path of Coldness ❄️:** Mei doesn’t dwell on the subject and asks calmly if daimyo can enter Imperial Palace.

**Choice:** **…**
* Why didn’t you mention the spring right away? (Note: You can pick another option.)
* Perhaps I should go. (Note: This ends the conversation.)

**Choice:** **…**
* Why with him?
* Is he sorcerer too?

 If Mei considered Nakamura as her father and does not hold grunge against him, she will ask Takao to arrange the pearls she received to support Nakamura. *[Earlier choices influence the future of Mei’s adoptive father.]*

If you didn't choose to “Take the comb” in S2, Ep 4, the clan that had attacked the Naito clan's village returns for revenge against them and the yokai, and Takao has to go back to the village. *[The situation in the ninja village was influenced by an earlier choice.]*

If your relationship with Shino-Odori is not good enough, she decides to leave too to help her home. *[Earlier choices influenced Shino-Odori's decision.]*

Takao Relationship Path**❤️ Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Takao.)
* **Let’s have some tea?** (**💎30**) 💋 (Note: Takao talks about his future plan with Mei if she is interested and she kisses him and that leads to intimate scene.)
* I remember the price and the contract.

Hair ornament choice**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **…**
* **Needles with amber in black** (**💎6**)
* **Needles with amber in ash** (**💎6**)
* **Needles with amber in light brown** (**💎8**)
* **Chestnut strands with amber** (**💎8**)
* **Black strands with amber**(**💎21**)
* **Ash strands with amber** (**💎21**)
* **Light brown strands with amber** (**💎30**)
* Needles with amber in chestnut (Free)

**Choice:** **…** (No effect on stats.)
* (Listen some more.) (Note: Pick again.)
* (Go outside.)

Kazu Relationship Path**❤️ Choice:** **…** (Kazu brings tofu for Mei; Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Kazu.)
* **Stay with me tonight.** (**💎30**) 💋 (Note: Kazu soothes Mei and lulls her to sleep.)
* Certainly.

Masamune Relationship Path**❤️ Choice:** **…** (Mei meets Masamune and Kirin and they go for walk together. Only appears if Mei has romantic relationship with Masamune.)
* **Are you able to sleep before the battle?** (**💎30**) 💋 (Note: Mei and Masamune argue about their Path before she kisses her and he takes her to bed and it leads to intimate scene.)
* Do you need to be on duty?

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **…**
* **Dark outfit** (**💎8**)
* **Dark outfit** (**💎30**)
* Dark outfit (Free)

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **…**
* **Understated style in light brown** (**💎6**)
* **Understated style in chestnut** (**💎6**)
* **Understated style in black** (**💎8**)
* **Ash ponytail with hairpin** (**💎8**)
* **Light brown ponytail with hairpin**(**💎21**)
* **Chestnut ponytail with hairpin** (**💎21**)
* **Black ponytail with hairpin** (**💎30**)
* Understated style in ash (Free)

**Maximum stat points available in episode 8:**

* +3 (with diamonds) or +2 (without diamonds) **Passion** or **Coldness** 💥❄️️

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 8:** 💎 132

Note: Love Interest 34, Appearance 90, Story 8

## S4, Ep 9: The Gate

*A leaf falls, Totsu! a leaf falls, on the wind. ~ Ransetsu.*

⚠️ **TRIGGER WARNING:** This chapter depicts a vivid details of a battle and some characters might die or badly injured.

Mei has to give her banner to someone**Choice:** **…**
* **Master Takahashi…**(**💎10**)
* **Master Che…**(**💎10**)
* Lord Sawada…

**⏰ Timed Choice:** **…**
* (Find a safe hiding place.) **(❌ Wrong)** (Note: Toshio Rumi will die if you pick this option.)
* (Run for the nearest cover.) **(✅ Correct)**

**💎 Choice:** **…**
* **(Interevene and use magic.**(**💎10**)
	+ **Choice:** **⏰ Timed Choice:…**
		- (Conjure an illusion.) **(+1 Pearl fox ✨)**
		- (Conjure fire.) **(+1 Amber fox 🔥)**
* (Wait.)

**Choice:** **…** (You get to ask both questions.)
* How did you get here?
* Have you already been down there?

If Takao left in S4, Ep 8, he returns at this point.
If Shino-Odori decided to leave with him, there are two possible outcomes:

* If you chose to "(Cover Azumi.)" in S2, Ep 9, so Chongan is alive, she lives. *[Shino-Odori survived due to a previous choice.]*
* If Chongan is dead, Takao tells you that she didn't make it. She was seriously injured, and the old healer might have been able to save her. (No prompt)

Hwang Ozaki asks about Mei’s companions**Choice:** **…**
* They are my friends.
* I think you know, sir.

**Path scene:**
* **Path of Amber fox 🔥:** Mei send a *glow* as signal to her allies. [CG unlocked]
* **Path of Pearl fox ✨:** Mei conjures a firefly as signal to her allies. [CG unlocked]

**⏰ Timed Choice:** **…**
* (Look around.) **(❌ Wrong)** *[To avoid bringing the story to a premature end, try a different choice.]*
* (Prepare for battle.) **(❌ Wrong)** *[To avoid bringing the story to a premature end, try a different choice.]*
* (Sit down.) **(✅ Correct)**
* (Find cover.) **(❌ Wrong)** *[To avoid bringing the story to a premature end, try a different choice.]*

**Choice:** **…**
* What’s worrying you?
* There aren’t enough guards.

**Choice:** **…**
* **(Look closely at the bodies.)** (**💎10**) (Note: They found Wen’s body among the carnage.)
* (Look closely at the man.)

Mei asks the Emperor.**Choice:** **…** (You can ask all four questions until you pick ‘Father…’.)
* Emperor… my lord, where is the Gate?
* For my mother’s sake-where is the Gate?
* Father…
* Where is the gatekeeper? Who is he?

*[Due to her close relationship with members of the Naito clan, Mei can ask the shinobi to save the emperor.]***Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Mei has close relationship with the members of Naito Clan.)
* **Takao, please free him if you’re able to.** (**💎56**) (Note: The Emperor will be saved and it will be crucial to ensure the life of one of Mei’s companions.)
* You’re right. We need to hurry.

*[Mei's relationship with the Naito clan's shinobi isn't strong enough to ask them to save the emperor.]* and *[But Masamune can help persuade the ninja.]***Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Mei doesn’t have close relationship with naito clan and have good relationship with Masamune.)
* **If there's anything you can do, get him out.** (**💎TBC**) (Note: The Emperor will be saved and it will be crucial to ensure the life of one of Mei’s companions.)
* The Gate comes first. Let's go.

*[Mei's relationship with the Naito clan isn't good enough to request the shinobi's help with the emperor.]***Choice:** **…** (Note: The Emperor will not be saved.)
* Takao, can you get him out later?
* You're right. It's time to go.

The correct answers to the next three timed-choices are random depending on Mei’s instruction. Please pay attention to what she said prior to this option. Otherwise, *[To avoid bringing the story to a premature end, try a different choice.]*

**⏰ Timed Choice:** **…**
* (Run straight.)
* (Run to the left.)
* (Run to the right.)

**⏰ Timed Choice:** **Now…**
* (Left.)
* (Right.)
* (Forward.)

**⏰ Timed Choice:** **Next…**
* “Right.”
* “Forward.”
* “Left.”

**⏰ Timed Choice:** **Next…**
* “Fog.” **(+1 Pearl fox ✨)**
* “Sparks.” **(+1 Amber fox 🔥)**

CG unlocked [Red Fox] [Black Fox] [White Fox]

**Choice:** **…**
* **You’re just lashing out.** (**💎5**) **(+1 Passion 💥)**
* **You won’t succeed.** (**💎5**) **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
* Enough…

CG Unlocked [Mei opens the Gate][The gate is opened]

*[Mei has a close enough relationship with Masamune to distract him from his fight with the gatekeeper.]***Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Mei has close relationship with Masamune regardless whom she romances.)
* **”Takao! We need help!”** (**💎31**) (Note: Masamune will come to aid Takao in his battle.)
* “Focus on the Gate…” *[Mei doesn’t have a close enough relationship with Masamune to distract him from his fight with the gatekeeper.]* (Note: One of the oni will slash Takao’s face.)

**Path scene:**
* **Path of Amber fox 🔥:** You need 26 🔥 or 22 🔥 Amber fox points for Mei to utilize fire to destroy the Gate.
	+ **Choice:** **…**
		- **(Use powerful fire.) (26🔥)** (Note: Mei uses *ring* to block the gatekeeper’s attack and uses *glow* to destroy the Gate.)
		- **(Use fire.) (22🔥)** (Note: Mei sends *glow* toward the gate, but her aim is off, so she tells Takao to hit it and jumps into the water to avoid the swaying structure and the gatekeeper's magical blows. Mei manages to resurface on her own, stumbling ashore on all fours without anyone's help.)
		- (Try to use fire.) (Note: Mei couldn’t destroy the gate so Takao stepped in; Kazu went to Mei to protect her but he was attacked by the gatekeeper.)
* **Path of Pearl fox ✨:** You need 26 ✨ or 22 ✨ Pearl fox points for Mei to utilize illusions to destroy the Gate.
	+ **Choice:** **…**
		- **(Use powerful illusions.) (26✨)** (Note: Mei combines *acolyte* and *mirror* to confuse her enemy and direct their attack to destroy the Gate.)
		- **(Use illusions.) (22✨)** (Note: Mei uses *acolyte* and *mirror* to confuse the enemy, but the attack fails to destroy the gate, so she tells Takao to hit it and jumps into the water to avoid the swaying structure and the gatekeeper's magical blows. Mei manages to resurface on her own, stumbling ashore on all fours without anyone's help.)
		- (Try to use illusions.) (Note: Mei couldn’t destroy the gate so Takao stepped in; Kazu went to Mei to protect her but he was attacked by the gatekeeper.)

CG Unlocked[Gate is destroyed]

**Maximum stat points available in episode 9:**

* +1 (with diamonds) **Passion** or **Coldness** 💥❄️️
* +2 (with diamonds) or +1 (without diamonds) **Amber Fox** or **Pearl Fox** 🔥✨

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 9:** 💎 122

## S4, Ep 10: Kin Hattori/Noon

*Long conversations, next to blooming irises, Traveler’s delight! ~ Matsuo Basho.*

⚠️ **TRIGGER WARNING:** Depending on your choice, there might be a scene of death from an important character.

The title of this chapter changes depending on whether you save the Emperor or not.

**Choice:** **…** (You can ask all four questions.)
* What’s wrong with my hip?
* Is Lord Sawada safe?
* Was I unconscious for long?
* Are you all right?

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **…**
* **Eri’s outfit**(**💎23**)
* **Eri’s outfit**(**💎28**)
* Eri’s outfit (Free)

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **Chose a hairstyle:** (The color of the hair that you choose in this option will be in the next scene as loose long straight hair.)
* **Casual southern style - ash** (**💎6**)
* **Casual southern style - black** (**💎6**)
* **Casual southern style - chestnut** (**💎9**)
* **Exquisite southern style - fair-haired** (**💎9**)
* **Exquisite southern style - ash**(**💎23**)
* **Exquisite southern style - black** (**💎23**)
* **Exquisite southern style - chestnut** (**💎29**)
* Casual southern style - fair-haired (Free)

If Kazu dies, Mei asks forgiveness from Takao for what happened to Kazu.

💘 **Kazu Relationship Benefit:** If Mei romances Kazu and he is alivee, he will tell everyone to look the other way and kiss Mei.

💘 **Masamune Relationship Benefit:** If Mei romances Masamune, he will help Mei to sit and innocently brushes her hair.

💘 **Takao Relationship Benefit:** If Mei romances Takao, he will hug her before meeting their friends.

💘 **Shino-Odori Relationship Benefit:** If Mei romances Shino-Odori, Shino runs up to Mei excitedly and wants to hug her, but she doesn't.

**Choice:** **…** (You can ask all three questions.)
* How did you survive? Weren’t there several ryoge and oni still left?
* What is the situation in the capital after the battle?
* The people in chains that we left behind, are they alive?

**Choice:** **…**
* I’m also pleased.
* I thought you had returned to your palace.

**💎Diamond Benefit:** If you manage to maintain good relationship with Shogun (such as perform well while in his palace, gain a lot of supporters from the island, etc), he will be cordial and ask Mei to sign a letter that will relinquish all rights to the throne to him. *[Earlier choices affected the shogun’s attitude toward Mei.]*. And if Mei is single, Yasuhara Sawada will propose marriage to her.

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **…**
* **Staff with pearls**(**💎9**)
* **Staff with amber**(**💎9**)
* Carved staff (Free)

**💎 Choice:** **…**
* **How was it?** (**💎28**) (Note: You will see flashback of Masamune’s memory on his parents the day he received his katana.)
* I was only telling the truth.

**Choice:** **…**
* It would be an honor. (Note: Mei accepts Masamune’s request and Masamune’s grateful.)
* I will not be able to. (Note: Mei refuses Masamune’s request but he understands it. If Kazu’s alive, he will assist Masamune, if not Yoko Na-Yeon will do it.)

Masamune Relationship Path**❤️ Choice:** **”The last night of his life.”** (Only appears if Mei romances Masamune.)
* **I’ll spend it with him.** (**💎28**)
* Tomorrow, I’ll lose him.

**💎Diamond Benefit:** If you pick diamond option in S4 Episode 9 to save The Emperor, you will have the following dialogs:

**Choice:** **…**
* Why? **(+1 Passion 💥)**
* By receiving me here, you do me an honor… **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**

**Choice:** **…**
* How did the gatekeeper enter the Palace? **(+1 Coldness ❄️️)**
* How do you feel? **(+1 Passion 💥)**

**💎 Choice:** **…**
* **Tell me about her** (**💎28**) (Note: You will see flashback of Kin Hattori’s memory on his early days with Moriko.)
* Thank you.

**💎Diamond Benefit:** If you save The Emperor, he will call Masamune and tell him his deeds in service of his master is completely absolved and that he has new task. If Mei romances Masamune, his task is to be by her side and protect her from the enemy. If Mei romances someone else, his task is to help protecting the Empire from oni and ryoge. *[Masamune’s fate was influenced by earlier choices.]*

**🆘WARNING🆘** *[The Romance Club team does not support the ideas of suicide or self-harm and only seeks to tell the story according to the spirit of its setting. Please read on with care.]*

If you did not pick diamond option in S4 Episode 9 to save The Emperor, Masamune will continue with his plan to commit Seppuku. *[Masamune’s fate was influenced by earlier choices.]* [CG unlocked]

**Maximum stat points available in episode 10:**

* +2 **Passion** or **Coldness** 💥❄️️

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 10:** 💎 150

Note: Love Interest 28, Appearance 66, Story 56

## S4, Ep 11: Home

*Summer grass… all that remains… of warriors’ dreams ~ Matsuo Basho.*

**💎Diamond Benefit:** If you managed to have large support from the islanders by choosing the options that strengthened the army during the series, The three daimyo will ask Mei to claim the throne.

**💎Diamond Consequences:** If you didn't make enough choices to strengthen the army, you have low support from the islanders, and the three daimyo will suggest that Mei leave quietly as soon as possible.

**Choice:** **The Shogun’s words are conditions, not suggestions.**
* What happens if I don’t do what he wants?
* Naturally, he wants what’s good for the Empire.

**Choice:** **My ancestral home… So strange.**
* “You’ve lived here for three hundred years…”
* “Is this my home?”

Shino-Odori Relationship Path**❤️ Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Mei romances Shino-Odori.)
* **Shut the door.** (**💎33**) 💋
* Stop.

**💎Diamond Benefit:** If you save The Emperor, Masamune will be alive and if Mei romances him, you will get the following scene.

Masamune Relationship Path**❤️ Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Masamune is alive and Mei romances him.)
* **”I want him.”** (**💎33**) 💋 [CG unlocked]
* “We should have some tea.”

💔If you didn't save The Emperor in S4 Ep 9 and Masamune committed Seppuku, if Mei romances him, she spends half the night in the palace stable cleaning Kirin and falls asleep there. In the morning, the stable gets cordoned off by her hundred. Yoko Na-yeon escorts her to her chambers under an umbrella to conceal Mei's disheveled hair.

**💎Diamond Benefit:** If you Kazu is alive and if Mei romances him, you will get the following scene. *[Mei and Kazu’s relationship was affected by earlier choices.]*

Kazu Relationship Path**❤️ Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Kazu is alive and Mei romances him.)
* **I don’t want to sleep.** (**💎51**) 💋 [CG unlocked]
* Yes, you’re right. We need to rest.

Takao Relationship Path**❤️ Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Mei romances Takao.)
* **”I won’t let him leave my chamber tonight.”** (**💎33**) 💋
* “I’d better stop.”

**Choice:** **”Power, or peace?”** (Only appears if The Emperor is alive and all three daimyo support Mei to claim the throne. If not, you will be led straight to options related to Epilogue B.)
* I will ascend the throne. **(Epilogue A)**
	+ **Choice:** **Lord Che…**
		- Why would this work?
		- What should be done after I sign the renouncement?
* I will leave the throne./I leave the throne to Lord Sawada. **(Epilogue B) (The wording depends on whether Mei has a LI or not)**
	+ **Choice:** **”Are you trying to see which of us can out-pretend the other?”**
		- Better, thank you.
		- I think the health of the Iris’s descendants is no longer your concern.
* Together with Lord Sawada, I will ascend the throne. **(Epilogue C) (Only appears if Mei is single)**

If Yasuhara Sawada proposed to you in S3, Ep 10, and you didn't receive all three daimyo's support, they support his proposal and the idea of the two of you reigning together, and you get these options instead of the above:**Choice:** **Regarding your marriage proposal...**
* Yes, I agree. **(Epilogue C)**
* I must refuse. **(Epilogue B)**

**Path scene:**
* **Path of Passion 💥:** You need 75 💥 Passion points for Mei to convince Shogun to pardon those that support the Emperor.
	+ **Choice:** **Something completely different served us well.**
		- **The warriors’ loyalty to their oaths, their selflessness and purity of intent. (75💥) (Epilogue A1/B1/C1)**
		- Calculation, planning… **(Epilogue A2/B2/C2)**
* **Path of Coldness ❄️:** You need 75 ❄️️ Coldness points for Mei to convince Shogun to pardon those that support the Emperor.
	+ **Choice:** **I think something else was responsible for our success:**
		- **A well-prepared plan, accurate calculations, and the element of surprise. (75❄️️) (Epilogue A1/B1/C1)**
		- Selflessness, loyalty… **(Epilogue A2/B2/C2)**

**Choice:** **“For the shinobi clan, it would be very useful.”**
* **“I’ll try.”** (**💎12**)
* “I shouldn’t. The shogun is clearly unhappy.”

**Choice:** **I don’t know them.** (Only appears if Mei decides to ascend the throne.)
* Are they someone’s relatives?
* And I don’t really like this.

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **…** (Only appears if Mei decides to ascend the throne.)
* **Empress’s attire**(**💎33**)
* **Empress’s attire**(**💎70**)
* Empress’s attire (Free)

**👘 Wardrobe Choice:** **Chose a hairstyle:**
* **Solemn blonde** (**💎5**)
* **Solemn black** (**💎12**)
* **Solemn ashen** (**💎12**)
* **Ceremonial chestnut** (**💎20**)
* **Ceremonial blonde** (**💎20**)
* **Ceremonial black** (**💎33**)
* **Ceremonial ashen** (**💎33**)
* Solemn chestnut (Free)

```
**EPILOGUE A1**CG Unlocked [Gold outfit] [Blue outfit 1] [Purple outfit 1][Purple outfit 2] New era began with the abolishment of death penalty and public executions, a reduction of taxes for peasants and artisans and increased oversight regarding the enforcement of the Empire’s laws. The pardoning of prisoners helped to avoid rebellions, and the military's attention to the safety of the roads allowed for more productive trade routes to be established and tax revenue to increase sharply. All of these led to Noiryo regaining its former glory. Kin Hattori found peace in a secluded temple, where he spent the rest of his life creating statues of kitsune. Iron Yoko served as The Head of Royal Guard at the Imperial Court. The Naito clan continued to be well-hidden under the veil of secrecy.

```

* 💘 **Kazu Relationship Path:** If Kazu is alive, Kazu lived with Mei in the palace and served as Master of Palace Security. They had two daughters who were also kitsune. They were married but their relationship must be hidden from the public. If Kazu dies, Mei decided not to get married and focus on her duty as empress.
* 💘 **Masamune Relationship Path:**
	+ If Masamune is alive: Masamune became the Emperor and reigned over Noiryo with Mei. Mei was pregnant with his son that would be named Mokichi; his former master’s name.
	+ If Masamune committed seppuku: Mei invites Masamune's parents to the castle to assist in raising a prince of the Noiryo Empire, their grandson, whom she names Masamune.
* 💘 **Takao Relationship Path:** Takao returned to the mountain to continue as jounin and he regularly sent correspondency to Mei the Empress.
* 💘 **Shino-Odori Relationship Path:** Shino-Odori and Mei spend time in the palace garden discussing policies for a little at a table. Shino shares that she's happy that she feels so important and kisses Mei.
* If Kazu is not romanced, he will return to shinobi village and continue to be a ninja.
* If Masamune is not romanced, he will support the Empire by traveling to kill oni.
* If Takao is not romanced, he will return to shinobi village and continue as Jounin.
* If Shino is not romanced, she will live with Mei in the palace and occasionally travel to the Mountain.
* If Mei is single, she decides not to get married and focus on her duty as empress.
* If Mei sent pearls for Ichiro Nakamura, he moved to the capital to live happily surrounded by children and a loving wife.
* If Chongan is alive, he regularly sent healing herbs to the Empress.

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**EPILOGUE A2**CG Unlocked [Gold outfit] [Blue outfit 1] [Purple outfit 1][Purple outfit 2] New era began with the abolishment of death penalty and public executions, a reduction of taxes for peasants and artisans and increased oversight regarding the enforcement of the Empire’s laws. However, the Shogun's earlier executions of captives provoked riots throughout the land and led to nearly the entire northern province seceding from Noiryo. Forced reduction of troops weakened the other two provinces, making it impossible to restore the Empire's integrity. Kin Hattori found peace in a secluded temple, where he spent the rest of his life creating statues of kitsune. Iron Yoko served as The Head of Royal Guard at the Imperial Court. The Naito clan continued to be well-hidden under the veil of secrecy.

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* 💘 **Kazu Relationship Path:** If Kazu is alive, Kazu lived with Mei in the palace and served as Master of Palace Security. They had two daughters who were also kitsune. They were married but their relationship must be hidden from the public. If Kazu dies, Mei decided not to get married and focus on her duty as empress.
* 💘 **Masamune Relationship Path:**
	+ If Masamune is alive: Masamune became the Emperor and reigned over Noiryo with Mei. Mei was pregnant with his son that would be named Mokichi; his former master’s name.
	+ If Masamune committed seppuku: Mei invites Masamune's parents to the castle to assist in raising a prince of the Noiryo Empire, their grandson, whom she names Masamune.
* 💘 **Takao Relationship Path:** Takao returned to the mountain to continue as jounin and he regularly sent correspondency to Mei the Empress.
* 💘 **Shino-Odori Relationship Path:** Shino-Odori and Mei spend time in the palace garden discussing policies for a little at a table. Shino shares that she's happy that she feels so important and kisses Mei.
* If Kazu is not romanced, he will return to shinobi village and continue to be a ninja.
* If Masamune is not romanced, he will support the Empire by traveling to kill oni.
* If Takao is not romanced, he will return to shinobi village and continue as Jounin.
* If Shino is not romanced, she will live with Mei in the palace and occasionally travel to the Mountain.
* If Mei is single, she decides not to get married and focus on her duty as empress.
* If Mei sent pearls for Ichiro Nakamura, he moved to the capital to live happily surrounded by children and a loving wife.
* If Chongan is alive, he regularly sent healing herbs to the Empress.

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**EPILOGUE B1** New era of the Wolf began; marked by the expansion of samurai class privileges and many tax reforms, which led to increased poverty and more restrictive laws. By pardoning the captives, the new Emperor manages to hold the Empire together. The Island tried to gain independence but was able to be quelled by the new Shogun, Fumio Takahashi. Bao Che, the daimyo of the island province died during one of the final battles. Most of the treasury was spent on military defenses and subduing rebellions, which led the country to starvation. Noiryo only regained its former glory during Yasuhara Sawada’s grandson's reign. At Mei’s request Iron Yoko led the remaining warriors of the hundred in guarding highways, eventually killed by a robber’s arrow. The Naito clan continued to be well-hidden under the veil of secrecy.

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* 💘 **Kazu Relationship Path:**
	+ If Kazu is alive: Mei lived with Kazu in the shinobi village where she spent her days honing her combat skills.
	+ If Kazu is dead: Mei took up Lord Che's offer to live in the Island with Shino (if Shino is alive), where she was given a castle and her own servants.
* 💘 **Masamune Relationship Path:**
	+ If Masamune is alive, Masamune took her to his house and introduced her to his parents.
	+ If Masamune committed seppuku: Mei took Kirin to visit Masamune’s family home where she handed his katana and surprised Masamune’s parents with a grandson. They welcomed Mei to their home.
* 💘 **Takao Relationship Path:** Mei lived in Shinobi village and continued to practice her magic skills with the assistance of Takao. [CG unlocked]
* 💘 **Shino-Odori Relationship Path:** Mei and Shino-Odori lived in a house in the island near the forest.
* If Kazu is not romanced, he will return to shinobi village and continue to be a ninja.
* If Masamune is not romanced, he will support the Empire by traveling to kill oni.
* If Takao is not romanced, he will return to shinobi village and continue as Jounin.
* If Shino is not romanced, she will live with Mei in the palace and occasionally travel to the Mountain.
* If Mei is single, she took up Lord Che's offer to live in the Island with Shino (if Shino is alive), where she was given a castle and her own servants.
* If Kin Hattori is alive, he found peace in a secluded temple, where he spent the rest of his life creating statues of kitsune.
* If Mei sent pearls for Ichiro Nakamura, he moved to the capital to live happily surrounded by children and a loving wife.
* If Chongan is alive, he continued to collect healing herbs and tend to the shinobi and send healing herbs to Mei (if Mei didn’t live in Shinobi village.)

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**EPILOGUE B2** New era of the Wolf began; marked by the expansion of samurai class privileges and many tax reforms, which led to increased poverty and more restrictive laws. The execution of captives caused riots throughout the Empire. Under Bao Che, the Island gained independence after defeating the new Shogun, Fumio Takahashi. Heavy spending on military defenses drained the treasury and caused an epidemic in the remaining two provinces. All of these meant that Noiryo would never regain its former glory. At Mei’s request Iron Yoko led the remaining warriors of the hundred in guarding highways, eventually killed by a robber’s arrow. The Naito clan continued to be well-hidden under the veil of secrecy.

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* 💘 **Kazu Relationship Path:**
	+ If Kazu is alive: Mei lived with Kazu in the shinobi village where she spent her days honing her combat skills.
	+ If Kazu is dead: Mei took up Lord Che's offer to live in the Island with Shino (if Shino is alive), where she was given a castle and her own servants.
* 💘 **Masamune Relationship Path:**
	+ If Masamune is alive, Masamune took her to his house and introduced her to his parents.
	+ If Masamune committed seppuku: Mei took Kirin to visit Masamune’s family home where she handed his katana and surprised Masamune’s parents with a grandson. They welcomed Mei to their home.
* 💘 **Takao Relationship Path:** Mei lived in Shinobi village and continued to practice her magic skills with the assistance of Takao. [CG unlocked]
* 💘 **Shino-Odori Relationship Path:** Mei and Shino-Odori lived in a house in the island near the forest.
* If Kazu is not romanced, he will return to shinobi village and continue to be a ninja.
* If Masamune is not romanced, he will support the Empire by traveling to kill oni.
* If Takao is not romanced, he will return to shinobi village and continue as Jounin.
* If Shino is not romanced, she will live with Mei in the palace and occasionally travel to the Mountain.
* If Mei is single, she took up Lord Che's offer to live in the Island with Shino (if Shino is alive), where she was given a castle and her own servants.
* If Kin Hattori is alive, he found peace in a secluded temple, where he spent the rest of his life creating statues of kitsune.
* If Mei sent pearls for Ichiro Nakamura, he moved to the capital to live happily surrounded by children and a loving wife.
* If Chongan is alive, he continued to collect healing herbs and tend to the shinobi and send healing herbs to Mei (if Mei didn’t live in Shinobi village.)

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**EPILOGUE C1** If Mei is single and agrees to marry Yasuhara Sawada, the Iris Era continues. Taxes for peasants and artisans are reduced while the samurai class privileges are expanded, and stricter laws led to a reduction in crime. The pardoning of prisoners helped to avoid rebellions, but substantial military spending hindered the treasury's recovery. Noiryo only regained its former glory after Yasuhara's death. Kin Hattori found peace in a secluded temple, where he spent the rest of his life creating statues of kitsune. Iron Yoko served as The Head of Royal Guard at the Imperial Court. Masamune continued to travel to kill oni; Shino-Odori lived with humans in the palace and occasionally traveled to the Mountain. The Naito clan continued to be well-hidden under the veil of secrecy.

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* If Mei sent pearls for Ichiro Nakamura, he moved to the capital to live happily surrounded by children and a loving wife.
* If Chongan is alive, he regularly sent healing herbs to the Empress.

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**EPILOGUE C2** If Mei is single and agrees to marry Yasuhara Sawada, the Iris Era continues. Taxes for peasants and artisans are reduced while the samurai class privileges are expanded, and stricter laws led to a reduction in crime. However, Yasuhara's earlier executions of captives led to unrest throughout the land and the secession of almost the entire northern province from Noiryo. Sustained military expenditures allowed some lands to be retaken, but it exacted a heavy toll on the treasury, and the Empire's integrity proved impossible to restore. Kin Hattori found peace in a secluded temple, where he spent the rest of his life creating statues of kitsune. Iron Yoko served as The Head of Royal Guard at the Imperial Court. Masamune continued to travel to kill oni; Shino-Odori lived with humans in the palace and occasionally traveled to the Mountain. The Naito clan continued to be well-hidden under the veil of secrecy.

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* If Mei sent pearls for Ichiro Nakamura, he moved to the capital to live happily surrounded by children and a loving wife.
* If Chongan is alive, he regularly sent healing herbs to the Empress.

**Maximum amount of diamonds needed in episode 11:** 💎 166

Note: Love Interest 51, Appearance 103, Story 12

**Congratulations!** You have completed the finale of the book Legend of the Willow! We hope you enjoyed the story. If you didn't get the ending you wanted, you can always replay it and discover new things you didn't see in your previous playthrough. Have fun!