Austin (SoW game)

"*An athletic and outgoing boy who likes to keep it real in a literal sense. He's really a nonfiction enthusiast.*"
– In-game Description

**Austin** (オースティーン, *Ōsutin*) is a bachelor in the original *Story of World* game.

Austin is a tennis player who was bullied as a child because he had the name "Ashley" which sounded like a girl's name. As a result, he legally changed his name to "Austin". Although Austin enjoys exercising and has a collection of sport equipment in his apartment room, he has a small ego because of his popularity. The rival for Austin's affection is Claire, a pop star who looks up to him in terms of personality and color scheme.

## Love Events

Black Love Event

Austin's black love event will automatically trigger as the player leaves their house in the morning. Austin will meet them and ask if they want a gift that he brought. If his gift is accepted, the player will earn 1500 XP and receive Banana Ice Cream. On the other hand, if it is rejected, they will lose 1000 XP.

Purple Love Event

The player must talk to Austin when he is at a purple friendship level or higher, proven that his black love event has been triggered. Austin will ask if the player wants to race to the mine, and selecting "I refuse to lose." will begin a challenge. This challenge must be finished within two days, and the player must bring many foods.

When the player goes to the bottom, they must go to the left and walk towards the water until something sparkling is seen on the ground, then press the A button to find find a Gold. Austin is not down there, so the player needs to return to the first floor and go to bed. If the player talks to Austin the next day, he will be shocked that they beat him.

Blue Love Event

Enter Principal Jason's office inside Sweets Melody Private School after 12:00 when Reni is at a blue friendship level or higher, proven that her purple love event has been triggered. Principal Jason hears that Andrea is in a good relationship with Austin, so he gives her the Confession Ring.

If Austin shows the Confession Ring to Gaston between 8:00 and 10:00 during sunny weekend, he will react to it and suggest they go somewhere private. They end up on the beach, where a cut-scene of Austin confessing his love will play. Selecting one of the first four options will make them becoming sweethearts, and they automatically return home once this event ends.

Yellow Love Event

Austin's last love event will trigger as Andrea wakes up in the morning, proven that he is at a yellow friendship level or higher. If the weather is sunny, Austin will stop by Andrea's house and ask her to go on a date together. Once his request is accepted, Andrea must enter the small diner inside Delight Apartment at 16:00. Standing Austin up or not showing up will lose 800 XP with him.

## Player's Wedding

One week after Austin and Andrea proposed marriage, their wedding ceremony will take place in the school auditorium one week later. Some guests will also attend with Principal Jason leading the ceremony. Once it is over, Austin and Andrea will go on a honeymoon in the United States whilst describing each three locations. The couple will be taken to Andrea's house at 22:00 to talk about their future and automatically go to bed at the end.

The next morning, Austin will ask what nickname Andrea would like to be called by. She can keep her original name, enter her own, or simply accept what he wanted. The wedding ring is now available through Andrea's wardrobe.

### Player's Child

Regardless of gender, the children born from marrying Austin will have fair skin with blonde hair and blue eyes. The boy will wear blue clothing whilst the girl will wear pink clothing.

## Rival Events

Black Rival Event

Enter Bluebird Mansion between 15:00 and 18:00 on a sunny day. This event cannot be triggered on Sunday. Austin (female player)/Claire (male player) is at a Black friendship level only or the player is married.

Purple Rival Event

Austin and Claire's purple rival event will trigger when the player befriends half of couple to a Purple friendship level. Alternatively, the player is married.

Depending on gender, the player needs to talk to Austin or Claire on a sunny day, who wants to take their partner on a date. If the player accepts, Austin will ask Claire to go out together on the mountaintop. If the player rejects, there is no change and it will be okay. Either option is fine, but the better option for leading to rival marriage is allow them go.

Blue Rival Event

Austin and Claire's blue rival event will trigger when half of the couple is at a Blue friendship level. The main storyline must be completed. Alternatively, the player is married.

If the weather is not rainy, Austin will stop by Aiden's house as Aiden leaves his house in the morning. He wants to ask what Aiden thinks about his relationship with Claire. Encouraging Austin will make him relieved, continuing the couple's relationship. Discouraging Gaston means that Aiden wants to marry Claire himself.

Yellow Rival Event

Austin (female player)/Claire (male player) is at a Yellow friendship level only or the player is married.

## Rival Wedding and Child

One year after triggering Austin and Claire's Yellow Rival Event, they will celebrate their wedding ceremony. The player must enter the auditorium at Sweets Melody Private School to witness it. Besides the player themselves, the other guests are Claire's parents and some randomly-chosen citizens. After the wedding is over, everyone will automatically return home.

One year after Austin and Claire got married, the player must enter Claire's room at Funville Post Office to trigger a cut-scene of her feeling unwell, with Austin confirming the pregnancy. Their son, Aaron, will be born five days later and become fully-grown within another year.