FILE/nirvanA Initiative

*For the bonus images unlocked in Somnium, see Dream Album.*

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***This article contains spoilers for*AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative *from this point on.Proceed with caution!***

## FILE

### Used in

Menu

The **FILE** is a menu type featured in *AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES - nirvanA Initiative*.

The FILE menu collects information and organizes them as case files pertinent to various aspects of the case. It organizes them into character files split into sets [Persons (6 Years Ago) and Persons (Present)], information files [Appendix], files with information from Aiba and Tama [Trivia], and tutorial files [Manual]. These files are unlocked throughout the story and in Somnium worlds.

## **FILE: Persons (6 Years Ago)**

These are the characters involved with the case (in the 6 Years Ago section of the game), featuring their profiles and images as they appear in-game. More info on each character can be found in each individual character page:

MizukiAibaRyukiTamaGenAmameLienKizunaKomejiShomaMasked WomanTearerJinChikaraTokikoRiichiBossPewterDateIrisOtaMomaMamaSoHitomiMamoruChinpeiReceptionistNurseTaxi DriverDetectiveInspector
## **FILE: Persons (Present)**

These are the characters involved with the case (in the Present section of the game), featuring their profiles and images as they appear in-game. More info on each character can be found in each individual character page:

MizukiAibaRyukiTamaGenAmameLienKizunaShomaMasked WomanBibiTearerUruJinBossPewterDateIrisOtaMomaMamaYakuzaReceptionistNurseTaxi DriverDetectiveInspector
## **FILE: Appendix**

These are the various terminologies and definitions found throughout the game. Some of them are relevant to the story, while others simply flesh out the world.

### Foreword

This document was written for ABIS investigators. I, an ABIS office worker, am the author. I have collected information from AI-Balls and selected information that I thought needed additional explanation.
This might contain information that you already know, but is included here just in case. Investigations are dangerous. You might lose your memory due to an accident. You can use this to regain your memory if that happens.
### Bitch Avengers

【Remark】
Mafia: "Who are these chicks, the Bitch Avengers or something?"
【Explanation】
The titular group of female heroes from an American comic. Their members consist of a murderer, a junkie, a thief, and a housewife. They use cruel tactics to defeat the bad guys, fighting fire with fire. A real picaresque story.
### ABIS

【Remark Location】
(Multiple Areas)
【Explanation】
The acronym for Advanced Brain Investigation Squad. They are located in the 6th basement floor of Police HQ, and as their name implies, they dive into the human brain to investigate criminal cases.
They are supposed to be a private, secret organization, but they became known to the public during the New Cyclops Serial Killings. However, they are still unofficial, underground, and not to be spoken of.
### I really want to chug jug with you♪

【Remark】
Iris: "I've gotta leave my mark on the net world!"
Iris: "I really want to chug jug with you♪"
【Explanation】
A meme song spread on the internet. I hope it's not stuck in your head now.
### Hottie

【Remark】
Receptionist: "Ohhh! And your voice is super mega hot too!"
【Explanation】
The Receptionist uses the term "hottie" to refer to anyone she finds "hot." It's pretty simple if you think about it.
### Iomante

【Remark】
Yakuza: "Why am I here?"
Yakuza: "Duh. Iomante."
【Explanation】
An Ainu ritual. A festival in which a bear that represents god and the spirits of the dead is sent to the afterlife.
Who knows why he said that though. Maybe he was possessed.
### Intern

【Remark】
Boss: "But you're basically still an intern."
【Explanation】
Short for "internship." It is usually the training period when entering a company. It also refers to the training itself and the trainee.
I wish we had a cute intern...
### Wink Psync

【Remark Location】
(Multiple Areas)
【Explanation】
A simpler version of Psyncing. From the AI-Ball, a strong magnetic wave is shot out to the Psync subject. This temporarily numbs the subject's brain and puts them into a faux sleep state to induce a dream. By analyzing the faint brain waves emitted during this time, we can see parts of the dream. It is not a clear image by any means. To investigate more thoroughly, a regular Psync needs to be performed. A Wink Psync can only be performed once a day because of the high power draw. A recharge is required before performing it again. Personally, I think the power requirement is a bit much...
### Adorabbit

【Remark】
Boss: "Some part-timer was working here, dressed up in an Adorabbit costume."
Explanation】
A rabbit character with popular merchandise.
They came from the the planet Adorabo to purchase their favorite food, Sachertorte, but their ship crashed when trying to enter the atmosphere.
They were rescued by Detective Mahler of the Vienna Police and ended up looking like they do now.
Mizuki's favorite character.
### Ujisaki

【Remark】
Tama: "He's the leader of the Kumakura gang, which is under the Ujisaki Family."
【Explanation】
A yakuza group located in Akasaka, Minato Ward, Tokyo. They are roughly 1000 strong, including sub divisions. They are known for illegal gambling, money lending, illegal trade of drugs and firearms, human trafficking, and the underground bloomers trade.
### Vegan

【Remark】
Chinpei: "After all, the Kumakuras are a gang with morals!"
Tama: "Sounds like an oxymoron. Like a vegan zombie..."
【Explanation】
A kind of vegetarian that does not eat anything derived from animals. Pewter is vegan.
### ViewQube

【Remark Location】
(Multiple Areas)
【Explanation】
A globally popular video streaming service. Those who release videos on the service are called "V-Qubers." It's currently the number 1 job elementary school children want to do when they grow up.
### Perineum

【Remark】
Tokiko: "The first is located at the base of the spine."
【Explanation】
The area between the anus and vulva.
When confessing your love to someone, it might sound cool to say "I want to see your first chakra!"
### AI-Ball

【Remark Location】
(Multiple Areas)
【Explanation】
A fully autonomous "Eyeball" partner robot nested in the left eye socket of a Psyncer. It is typically the shape of an eyeball, but it's capable of growing hands and legs.
It is also capable of showing the Psyncer images through the nerves in the eye.
It contains an advanced AI capable of independently making decisions, understanding, and analyzing. Its central system is powered by a program called the Wadjet System.
The Wadjet System was developed by the biggest US technological company, Elgoog.
### X-ray Vision

【Remark Location】
(Multiple Areas)
【Explanation】
AI-Balls are equipped with X-Ray vision. The X-rays are not shot out of the AI-ball itself. There is actually constant radiation raining down on the earth from outer space called space radiation. AI-Balls utilize this space radiation, which includes X-rays, to use X-ray vision.
It functions similar to an X-ray exam at the doctor's, so unfortunately no underwear, naked ladies, or first chakras can be seen with it.
### Evolver

【Remark Location】
Aiba: "Mizuki, load Evolver with a stun grenade round."
【Explanation】
An Exciting Voltaic Versatile Gun is given to all ABIS investigators. "Evolver" is an acronym for this gun: E, Vol, Ver.
By using magnetism, it is capable of shooting many different kinds of bullets.
Mizuki's Evolver is unique and called the "Evolver MC" (MC meaning Mizuki Custom).
### LGBTQ+

【Remark】
Tama: "The answer is "LGBTQ+."
Tama: "You're sorely mistaken if you think there are only "men" and "women" in this world, dumbass!"
【Explanation】
The acronym LGBTQ+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning. I love them all!
### Eros/Thanatos/Libido/Destrudo

【Remark】
Date: "I had a near-death experience immediately after experiencing a porno mag for the first time!
Date: "As a result, Eros and Thanatos inside me..."
Date: "Libido and Destrudo... They merged together in total harmony."
【Explanation】
The technical interpretation is subjective, but basically, Eros and Libido are the desire to live (and reproduce) and Thanatos and Destrudo are the desire to die.
### Tete-a-tete

【Remark】
Receptionist: "C'mon let's have a chat, cutie, a little tete-a-tete."
【Explanation】
A tete-a-tete is a private conversation. It's funny because it also sounds like "tit a tit."
### Finger Cutting

【Remark】
Moma: "We're not doing any of that outdated cutting-off-your-finger deal."
【Explanation】
A custom common among yakuza. Cutting off your own finger symbolizes reflection, protest, and apologies.
### Encode

【Remark】
Tokiko: "In other words, all information stored in this universe is encoded in a single flat plane."
【Explanation】
To codify or turn to symbols. This means all information in existence is recorded on a flat surface. Your 2D waifu was closer than you thought!
### Almighty

【Remark】
Tokiko: "I will never forget what Chikara said when Jin was born..."
Tokiko: "This child can conquer death... He is omniscient..."
Tokiko: "He is the Almighty..."
【Explanation】
The Almighty is effectively a god capable of knowing and doing anything and everything.
### Lay the Dragon

【Remark】
Tama: "You can't get the treasure unless you lay the dragon, huh?"
【Explanation】
She probably meant "slay" the dragon, but you know how she is.
### Kotatsu

【Remark】
Mizuki: "Oh, are you angry?"
Mizuki: "Your temper is as hot as the kotatsu..."
【Explanation】
A Japanese heated table.
【Usage Example】
"Hey, wanna do it in the kotatsu...?"
### Rigor Mortis Softening

【Remark】
Tama: "It should take more time to get to this stage if it's been on a rooftop in the winter..."
【Explanation】
Tama is explaining how corpses soften after rigor mortis.
【Usage Example】
"I was watching porn yesterday when my mom walked in... I went from rigor mortis to soft in an instant..."
### Half Body Serial Killings

【Remark】
Boss: "It has an official name now."
【Explanation】
A signboard at police HQ announced the name.
### Forensics

【Remark】
Inspector: "It's being sent to forensics now."
Inspector: "I've finished gathering DNA samples."
【Explanation】
Forensics performs appraisals and inspections and develops new technology.
### Family Planning

【Remark】
Tama: "Then maybe it's a family plan."
【Explanation】
When a couple plans to have a child.
When I was a kid, I used to see these vending machines near drug stores... It goes without saying what was in there.
I remember bothering my mom by asking her what they were.
### C'mon

【Remark】
Receptionist: "C'mon let's have a chat, cutie, a little tete-a-tete."
【Explanation】
A way to get attention from someone.
### Gandharva

【Remark】
?: "That is correct! The answer is "Gandharva"!"
【Explanation】
In Indian mythology, it is the half-god, half-beast spirits that imbibe scents. They do not eat meat, but they are carnal.
### Chitin

【Remark】
Aiba: "Synthetic skin made from chitin."
Aiba: "Often used for skin transplants for burn patients."
【Explanation】
Chitin is a polysaccharide polymer which includes nitrogen. It's the main component of arthropods, crustaceans, and mollusks.
It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, immune properties, so it is well-suited as artificial skin.
However, if used as artificial skin, the chitin is decomposed by enzymes excreted by the body, so it's not permanent.
The artificial skin acts as a cover for naturally recovering skin.
For Uru, the half of his face was most likely beyond the point new skin could grow back, so he probably needed constant reapplication of new artificial skin.
### Short-term Memory Loss

【Remark】
Nurse: "In addition to that, we believe that you have a short-term memory disorder."
【Explanation】
A memory disability that makes you forget what happened in the last few minutes to few days. I get this when I'm drunk sometimes.
### Kumakura Office

【Remark】
Tama: "He's the leader of the Kumakura gang, which is under the Ujisaki Family."
【Explanation】
The Kumakura group is a secondary group of the Ujisakis. Unlike the Ujisaki, they strive to be a cleaner organization.
What the hell is a clean yakuza organization?
### Cloud

【Remark】
Boss: "Any data obtained by your AI-Ball can't be uploaded to the cloud."
【Explanation】
Online storage that utilizes cloud computing. In layman's terms, memory located on the network. It's not a blonde man with a huge buster sword.
### K2

【Remark】
Ryuki: "What is the second highest mountain?"
Gen: "K2!"
【Explanation】
K2 is the second a mountain in the Karakoram range. As Ryuki said, it's the second highest mountain in the world at 8611 meters. It's between Pakistan and the Uygur Autonomous Region of China.
【Usage Example】
"Y-Your K2 is...so...big!"
### Centaur

【Remark】
?: ""Centaur," huh...? Ah, I thought you might say that."
【Explanation】
A half-man, half-beast in Greek mythology. Its upper body is human and the lower body is a horse.
So it has a total of 6 limbs? Like an insect?
### Traffic

【Remark】
Date: "I'm in the northern part of the city."
Date: "It's going to take me a while to get there."
【Explanation】
Traffic can be brutal.
### Disorientation

【Remark】
Nurse: "Mr. Ryuki, you have what we call 'cognitive dysfunction'..."
【Explanation】
A disability that makes a person forget space, time, and people. I definitely get this when I'm drunk.
### Conan

【Remark】
Mizuki: "Conan always did it..."
Mizuki: "Conan also thinks its always potassium cyanide!"
【Explanation】
The main character of a Shonen manga which became an anime, "Mentaiko Conan." His full name is Conan Sumidagawa.
Conan was a famous highschooler known for his mentaiko-making skills. One day, he was poisoned and got a crazy body that left him as a child on the top half but an adult on the bottom.
The manga is a slice-of-life romantic comedy.
### Section 2

【Remark】
Detective: "Metro P.D., Major Crimes. Name's Ushidera."
【Explanation】
A police department which handles murder and assaults. There are nine sections.
Ushidera was a member of section two, but since the HB case went unsolved for six years, he got moved to section which specializes in cold cases.
### SAT

【Remark】
Aiba: "SAT is on their way here."
【Explanation】
Special Assault Team. A special team in the Japanese police force which specializes situations in which firepower is required, such as counter-terrorism or hostage situations. SAT is actually unofficial acronym.
They are present in Tokyo, Osaka, Hokkaido, Chiba, Kanagawa, Aichi, Fukuoka, and Okinawa.
### Satyr

【Remark】
?: "Sorry, "satyr" is incorrect! The answer is "Gandharva"!"
【Explanation】
A half-human, half-beast in Greek mythology. They like to play tricks, love women and pretty boys, and cause a ruckus all day and night.
In most interpretations, their upper body is human and the lower body is a mountain goat. It is said that they were constantly erect!
### Something Even Worse

【Remark】
Boss: "Oh, I know!"
Aiba: "If you don't know, it don't say it!"
Aiba: "You were probably about to say something even worse!"
【Explanation】
Knowing Boss, she was likely about to make a sex joke.
### Hands-on

【Remark】
Boss: "But, then again, you have a reliable partner with you."
Tama: "Mm-hm. I'll give you hands-on assistance for this investigation..."
【Explanation】
Hands-on assistance is not sexual innuendo at all! Nope!
### Aphonia

【Remark】
Lien: "Sorry to interrupt, but Mame can't talk right now..."
Lien: "I don't really know how, but she lost her voice."
【Explanation】
The technical term for being unable to speak is aphonia.
Aphonia is psychogenic disability, which is different from aphasia which has a physical cause.
### German Suplex

【Remark】
Iris: "Bouncy, bouncy, bouncy bunny!"
Tama: "Ryuki, would you mind hitting her with a German suplex?"
【Explanation】
A pro wrestling move in which you grab someone around their waist and throw them backwards, which can turn into a bridge and can then lead to a 3-count.
The name is derived from a certain pro wrestler supposedly from Germany who used this throw.
### Gyro

【Remark】
Shoma: "This robot only has one tire."
Shoma: "It uses a gyro to keep its balance."
【Explanation】
What Shoma was referring to is a gyro sensor. A gyro sensor utilizes the properties of rotating objects to avoid falling over.
### Collective Unconscious

【Remark】
Mizuki: "Then who was trying to Reverse Psync?"
Aiba: "Perhaps Ryuki's subconscious."
Aiba: "Or the collective unconscious..."
【Explanation】
It's like what Iris said before.
"It's like something ingrained inside all humans. Like worshipping the Sun and the sea. Or thinking that the "Mother" is soft and the "Father" is jagged. Regardless of your culture or background, you probably think this way. There exists a second psychic system of a collective, universal, and impersonal nature which is identical in all individuals. Think of it like bamboo. Bamboo stalks look like individual plants, since they're separated. But underground, they're all connected. Human psyches might be like that too. Connected at a subconscious level.
### Police Officer

【Remark】
Boss: "Kuruto Ryuki, you're being demoted to a police officer."
【Explanation】
There are nine ranks in the police force:
Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, Commander, Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Detective, Officer. Officer is the lowest.
### Jurisdiction

【Remark Location】
(Multiple Areas)
【Explanation】
"Jurisdiction" refers to where an incident happens and which police office is in charge of that incident.
For example, if something happens in Tokorozawa, Saitama, the Tokorozawa station will take care of that incident.
### Interrogation

【Remark】
Aiba: "Why don't you interrogate them?"
【Explanation】
Police officers have the power to stop someone who is acting suspicious or is tied to a crime to question them.
This only works when there is probable cause...
I've been interrogated a few times... I'm an ABIS worker...
### Psyncer

【Remark Location】
(Multiple Areas)
【Explanation】
Person who Psyncs.
### Psync

【Remark Location】
(Multiple Areas)
【Explanation】
Psync is short for "Photosynaptic Neuro-Coupling."
The act of going into someone's brain is "Psyncing."
Because the Psyncer goes deep into the subconscious, the term is a play on words of "sink" and "synchronize."
### Psync Subject

【Remark Location】
(Multiple Areas)
【Explanation】
The person who gets Psynced into.
### Cooperation

【Remark】
Mizuki: "How did we even make it this far as a species?"
Mizuki: "I think it's because we're weak."
Mizuki: "Our weakness forced us to work together."
【Explanation】
Historically speaking, mankind wasn't like, "All right everyone, let's all work together!"
There was a species which was capable of working together and another that was not. The former of the two survived.
### Surveil

【Remark】
Date: "I couldn't get there right away, so I sent Mizuki instead."
【Explanation】
Mizuki was only supposed to surveil the location...
### Bridge

【Remark】
Masked Woman: "Why? Do you want to play card games?"
Masked Woman: "Some bridge, maybe?"
【Explanation】
Bridge is a 4-player card game in which each player is dealt 13 cards.
### Delicatessen

【Remark】
Shoma: "Mizuki, couldn't you be a little more delicate?"
Mizuki: "Isn't that where they sell sandwiches and stuff?"
【Explanation】
That's a delicatessen!
### Somnium

【Remark Location】
(Multiple Areas)
【Explanation】
"Dream" in Latin. The plural of Somnium is Somnia.
By adding "in" to somnia, the word "insomnia" = not being able to sleep.
### Hidden Cathedral Door

【Remark Location】
(None)
【Explanation】
The east and west cathedrals. There was a hidden door leading to each other which was controlled electronically. By using a special kind of radio wave, it opens automatically. Which is why Bibi can order Marco to open it.
### Bridge

【Remark】
Masked Woman: "Why? Do you want to play card games?"
Masked Woman: "Some bridge, maybe?"
【Explanation】
Bridge is a 4-player card game in which each player is dealt 13 cards. It could also be, y'know, a bridge.
### Buddy

【Remark】
Lien: "I've been buddies with Genny for a long time!"
【Explanation】
Friends.
【Usage Example】
"I rubbed my buddy."
### Double

【Remark】
Lien: "My father's American and my mother's Japanese."
【Explanation】
People who have parents of different race or citizenship.
There is a word that means "half," but since it was deemed inappropriate to call someone a half, the more politically correct term is "double." Wait, really? I don't think I've ever heard that before...
### Dahlia

【Remark】
Tearer: "My true name."
Tearer: "My name is..."
Tearer: "Dahlia."
【Explanation】
It's believed that Tearer was referring to the flower.
It is unknown why they said that...
### Tungsten

【Remark】
Tama: "Looks like the wall behind this waterfall is made of tungsten..."
Tama: "It's a material that blocks X-rays..."
Tama: "So I'm not able to see anything beyond that wall."
【Explanation】
An element of atomic number 74. It is a hard and heavy metal, and as Tama said, it blocks X-rays.
Lead also blocks dangerous waves, but as lead was found to be poisonous, a tungsten alloy is more commonly used for the same purpose.
### Photo Album

【Remark】
Mizuki: "What if I told you I'll give you a whole photo album of Kizzy?"
【Explanation】
An old-fashioned, analog method of taking pictures.
It is a fan's ultimate goal to be able to take one with an idol or maid.
### Deep State

【Remark】
Iris: "He's a big player in the deep throat of the political world..."
Tama: "I think she means 'deep state'..."
【Explanation】
A political group wich controls world politics from behind the scenes. There is no proof they exist. Merely a conspiracy theory...
Yes indeed...
### Deep Throat

【Remark】
Iris: "He's a big player in the deep throat of the political world..."
Tama: "I think she means 'deep state'..."
【Explanation】
From 1972 to 1974, there was a scandal in the United States that came to be known as "Watergate." The individual that leaked insider information of Nixon's campaign was known as "Deep Throat."
Let's not get into any other definitions of the term...
### Designer Baby

【Remark】
Masked Woman: "I was a subject of their experiments."
Masked Woman: "I guess you can call me a 'designer baby.'"
【Explanation】
A child born from a genetically modified egg so they could have the looks or intelligence that the parents desired.
### Sike

【Remark】
Ryuki: "Sike."
【Explanation】
A phrase used when being sarcastic or not serious. Trust me, 20 years ago everyone was saying this. Or was it 30...?
【Usage Example】
"Can you show me your first Chakra?"
"Huh?"
"Sike!"
### To-Witter

【Remark】
Amame: "He used to start up stupid internet drama crap on To-Witter too."
【Explanation】
An SNS service. It allows you to communicate with a huge amount of people using words, images, and videos.
### Special Investigations Office

【Remark】
Detective: "I'm Detective Ushidera, Special Investigations Office, MPD."
【Explanation】
A special investigation force which specializes in cold cases.
### Super Mega

【Remark】
Receptionist: "Ohhh! And your voice is super mega hot too!"
【Explanation】
Used to represent something enormous.
【Usage Example】
"W-Wow, it's super mega big..."
### Doppelganger

【Remark】
Ryuki: "I definitely saw you get on the Ferris wheel!"
Shoma: "Maybe you saw my doppelganger?"
【Explanation】
A type of hallucination in which you see someone that looks identical to you.
Also called autoscopy.
Often considered a supernatural phenomenon. It's rumored that if you see one you will die, but that's not true. I've seen one so many times... Well, I'm basically half-dead anyway since I don't go home on weekends and look through documents all day...
### Dvaita

【Remark Location】
(Multiple Areas)
【Explanation】
The name of a video capture studio.
It's derived from the Hindu word for dualism.
### NILE

【Remark Location】
(Multiple Areas)
【Explanation】
And SNS service that allows for communication via message or voice via smartphone, tablet, or PC.
You can even get A-set stickers! Make sure you get those right away!
### Nanocable

【Remark】
Aiba: "Gen's brain is atypical."
Aiba: "The nanocables may not have been connected properly..."
【Explanation】
A cable that is 1/1,000,000,000 meters thin.
The Psync machine uses Psync gear (a goggle-esque device) that uses a nanocable that goes between the eyeball and orbit to reach the brain.
After it reaches the brain, the cable spreads all over like roots of a plant which allows the nanomachines to collect synapse information which then allows the Psyncer to go into the Psync subject's Somnium world.
It's a little more complicated than that, but that about covers it.
If you're curious, Date should know more about the nitty-gritty details, so you can ask him.
### Nirvana X

【Explanation】
A video from February 14th, likely related to the Nirvana Initiative. There are two ciphers which seem to represent the time and location of the plan.
### Nirvana Trial

【Explanation】
A video popular on the internet now. Possibly even more dangerous than Bats490. Apparently, many people have gone missing after seeing this video...
### Neanderthal

【Remark】
Mizuki: "If humans were strong independently, things would have been different."
Mizuki: "We might not have made it. We could've gone extinct like Neanderthals..."
【Explanation】
Neanderthals were stronger and had larger brains than modern-day humans. However, these physical advantages disincentivized cooperation to achieve shared goals, and as a result, they went extinct.
### Uvula

【Remark】
Lien: "It's...right at the back of my uvula..."
【Explanation】
lol, uvula.
### Mafia

【Remark Location】
(None)
【Explanation】
When Mizuki was confronting Tearer in a abandoned factory, a group of armed, masked men showed up. They were an international mafia. They take drugs on a daily basis, so their brains are soft like tofu. They will do anything for money and they were most likely hired by Tearer.
### Abandoned Factory Psync Machine

【Remark】
Date: "It's supposed to break if you try to move it."
Date: "Thanks to that crazy guy..."
【Explanation】
Without getting too deep into the backstory, the idea is that an older model Psync machine was rigged to self-destruct if any attempt was made to move it. The authorities decided it would be better to keep it and attempt to figure out how to undo the sabotage than let it be destroyed. It also serves as a back-up in case ABIS HQ's Psync machine goes down.
### Piledriver

【Remark】
Tama: "Someone did a piledriver on it."
【Explanation】
A pro wrestling maneuver. It is performed by sticking the head of your hunched-over opponent between your legs and lifting them so they are upside down. In this position, you fall backwards on your butt and the opponent's head is slammed into the ground.
### Bats490

【Explanation】
A video which, upon viewing, is said to lead people to understanding the "secret of the world."
### Gat

【Remark】
Receptionist: "Ummm, making tea, answering the phone, slicking up the gats..."
【Explanation】
A phrase used by yakuza meaning "gun."
### Subversive Activities Prevention Act

【Remark】
Bodyguard: "The Subversive Activities Prevention Act shut Naix down for good..."
【Explanation】
A political act created to punish violent, destructive organizations.
### Thottie

【Remark】
Receptionist: "Hottie for a thottie, slide into my DMs any time, king."
【Explanation】
Do you really want me to explain this one?
【Usage Example】
"A thottie never gets cold."
### Call and Response

【Remark】
Iris: "Shopping!"
Moma: "Cart, mart, Tesa!"
Iris: "Gaming!"
Moma: "Byte, sprite, Tesa!"
Iris: "Account!"
Moma: "Checked, collect, Tesa!"
Iris: "It's the brand-new star of the net world, Tesa! Also known as A-set, you bet!"
【Explanation】
This is one of the call-and-response chants for A-set (Iris) between her and her fans. They're magical chants that creates a special kind of unity.
### Close to Brazil

【Remark】
Ryuki: "Wh-What is this place...?"
Tama: "It looks like we tunneled to the other side of the world."
【Explanation】
Tama, referring to underneath the Naix building.
Since Brazil is on the other side of the globe from Japan, they are technically closer to Brazil by being 50m underground.
### Black Window

【Remark】
Gangster: "Stronger than Black Window, that's for sure!"
【Explanation】
A female character from a certain American comic.
She lives in Tokorozawa, Saitama, and is a watermelon thief. She spits out the seeds to bore her enemies with holes to kill them. She has a preference for tight leather pants. Her fly is constantly open, exposing her panties, thus the reason for her name, "Black Window."
### Brahman

【Remark Location】
(Multiple Areas)
【Explanation】
A multi-cultural restaurant run by Gen Ishiyagane. Brahman is a Hindu word meaning the fundamental principle of the universe.
### Fray to Free

【Explanation】
The video contained in the QR code link on the signboard. At ABIS, we call it the QR Video.
### Boat

【Remark】
Tearer: "My true name."
Tearer: "My name is..."
Tearer: "Boat."
【Explanation】
Tearer was referring to boats for some reason...
### Call and Response 2

【Remark】
Iris: "Fire!"
Ota: "Hot, pot, Tesa!"
Iris: "Shipping!"
Ota: "Freight, crate, Tesa!"
Iris: "Airplanes!"
Ota: "Height, flight, Tesa!"
Iris: "It's the brand-new star of the net world, Tesa! Also known as A-set, you bet!"
【Explanation】
This is one of the call-and-response chants for A-set (Iris) between her and her fans. They're magical chants that creates a special kind of unity.
### Horadori's Comment

【Remark】
Chikara: "Also, I would advise against pulling out of the experiments now."
Chikara: "Your body is still in a transitionary stage. It needs regular testing and medication."
Chikara: "If you stop now...all the cells in your body will falter and dissolve."
【Explanation】
All of what Chikara said were lies. He lied in order to keep Shoma quiet and to have him continue the experiment. He is truly a terrible person.
### Popo

【Remark】
?: "There we go! Team Popo was the quickest! And your answer is...?"
【Explanation】
A nickname for police officers. It's meant to be somewhat derogatory.
### Police HQ

【Remark Location】
(Multiple Areas)
【Explanation】
Police Headquarters.
### Mama and Lien

【Remark】
Mama: "Milky white orbs of power... Who among their friends and acquaintances..."
Mama: "Has the biggest you-know-what?"
Mama: "That is...Lien, of course..."
【Explanation】
Lien is a regular at Gen's restaurant, Brahman. Since Marble is also located in Golden Yokocho, he frequents there as well. That's how Mama knows about Lien, but I'm not sure how she knows about his...
### Date Eavesdropping

【Remark】
Aiba: "SAT is on their way here."
Mizuki: "What?! Why the SAT?!" (thought)
Date: "Tch, this is getting annoying..."
Date: "The police are on their way."
Date: "The SAT. The Special Assault Team."
【Explanation】
This time, Aiba accidentally used an open connection (open to ABIS affiliates and authorized personnel).
Date's eye socket is still equipped with an AI-Ball communication device. Therefore, Aiba and Mizuki's conversation was heard by Date.
When the two want to talk in secret, they have a whisper channel. Tama and Ryuki have something similar.
### Good Ol' Kagami

【Remark】
Inspector: "Ka, K A!"
Inspector: "Ga, G A!"
Inspector: "Mi, M I!"
【Remark】
There is a wonderful technology called "The Internet." Please use this to search for more.
### Milky Moon

【Remark】
Masked Woman: "I don't need a kid like you here."
Masked Woman: "Go home and watch the Milky Moon anime or something."
【Explanation】
An anime popular with elementary school girls.
Also known as "MilMoon." They have MilMoon shows at shopping malls and amusement parks.
### Chart

【Explanation】
Found in Tearer's Psync. This may be useful...
### Live

【Remark】
Ota: "I said it before, but I was watching that stream live."
【Explanation】
As in, watching it as it was being recorded and broadcasted.
【Usage Example】
"I'm sad I missed my father's passing... He didn't livestream it..."
### Bondage

【Remark】
Tama: "It's the rope that had you in the tortoise shell bondage position..."
Ryuki: "Tortoise shell...? No, that's not true."
Tama: "Huh? Was it a crab-tie...?"
Ryuki: "No! No crabs, no tortoises, no shrimp, nothing."
【Explanation】
There are many bondage positions which reference sea life. How strange.
### Omigod

【Remark】
Receptionist: "Omigod! It's such a small world! Crazy!"
【Explanation】
A phrase used to show heart throbbing excitement!!!
【Usage Example】
"They're coming out with a sequel?! Omigod!"
## **FILE: Trivia**

### February 10th Aiba Stadium 1

Regarding Tearer... "Tear" has two meanings. "Tear" can mean tears when you cry. The other "tear" means to rip something. The culprit of the HB case is more a reference to the latter. By adding an -er at the end of tear, we get Tearer.
### February 10th Aiba Stadium 2

Date is an ABIS Special Agent who lived with Mizuki until seven years ago. He's Mizuki's adoptive father. Back then, I was Date's partner on investigations. I was nestled in Date's left eye socket. Ever since the explosion six years ago, he's been missing...
### February 10th Aiba Stadium 3

Regarding Mizuki's smartphone. If it gets reception, I can connect to any network. I can make calls and send and receive messages on NILE... Mizuki says "I don't want you to know about my private life. If I leave my eyes closed, you won't be able to see it, right Aiba?" Which is why she still carries her smartphone around.
### February 10th Aiba Stadium 4

Sorry for the delayed introduction, but I am "Aiba." I'm an artificial intelligence called an "AI-Ball." I'm a high-tech AI eyeball and also Mizuki's partner. I'm usually placed in Mizuki's left eye socket, but I can also appear in her vision. This image is sent directly to Mizuki's brain via her nervous system. That unfortunately means that only Mizuki can truly appreciate my beauty. She's also the only one who can hear me. However, by using a special pair of earphones, others can hear me, but still not see me.
### February 10th Tama Dvaita 1

Oh, by the way, this case and the New Cyclops Serial Killings are not related. Though that is just a hunch... So don't worry about it.
### February 10th Tama Dvaita 2

"Reika" is a hostess girl Date has been eyeing. She works the hostess bar "Tiefblau." Unfortunately, I've never met her, but according to Aiba she looks like a giant stone lantern or an old oil drum...
### February 10th Tama Dvaita 3

"Tesa" is Iris's nickname. Iris is a internet idol who goes by "A-set," but her biggest fans call her Tesa. Meaning Moma is...
### February 10th Tama Dvaita 4

AMABIE-TV is a live-streaming internet service for PC and smartphone. The quiz show "Faith to Face" is one of the shows. It's a mildly popular show with everyday people as contestants.
### February 10th Tama Dvaita 5

ABIS is a high-level investigation police agency. They don't get along well with regular police officers, and often have a hard time getting them to share information.
### February 10th Tama Dvaita 6

Ryuki can sometimes...often times get weird like this. He isn't doing well mentally... One of my jobs is to support him...
### February 10th Tama Dvaita 7

Um, so this is going to be a little hard to understand, so feel free to skip this if you'd like. Among scientific bonds there is the intramolecular bond, which uses electrons to bond, and the intermolecular bond, which is the bonding of molecules themselves. Intramolecular bonds are stronger than intermolecular bonds, so when something is cut in half, it is usually the intermolecular bond that is severed. However, Jin Furue's body was severed at an intramolecular bond level... That's it for the science part! Please continue to enjoy the main story.
### February 10th Aiba Brahman

My former partner Kaname Date is a collector and lover of porno magazines. He loves porno mags more than anything else and revered them deeply. He often said, "the Big Bang happened when God opened a porno mag." But this epitome of sin is no longer with us. He has passed on. We lost a great soul. RIP. Nah, just kidding. Except the part about the porno mags.
### February 10th Aiba Psync Control Room

Let me explain some things I've put on hold... First, we'll go with ABIS: it stands for "Advanced Brain Investigation Squad." They are an organization created to use state-of-the-art technology to investigate the insides of the human brain. During criminal investigations, it's commonplace to talk to suspects and witnesses to gather information. But some of them stay mum or have disabilities, or are too traumatized to speak. What should we do with these people? Go into their heads. It's like "sinking," actually. Sink into the deepest parts of their psyche and interact with their hidden secrets. We call this "Psyncing." The person performing this the "Psyncer." The "Psyncer" goes into the "Somnium" of suspects and witnesses to look for hidden hints. It is the job of ABIS to use this information to find the true culprit.
### February 11th Tama Boss's Office 1

Oh yeah, I haven't introduced myself yet. My name is Tama... I'm an eyeball robot, kinda. Inside me is an advanced autonomous artificial intelligence. I can comprehend, decide, and export. The key to all this is my core programming called the Wadjet System. The Wadjet System was developed by the American technology company "Elgoog." The Japanese government bought this technology in secret and provided it to police, the department of defense, and top secret research facilities.
### February 11th Tama Boss's Office 2

By the way, Jin Furue didn't have a silicone mask on. I know because I X-rayed it.
### February 11th Tama Boss's Office 3

"Saitama" is a province located north of Tokyo with a population of around 7,000,000. Ohmiya is the capitol of Saitama. Ohmiya has a stop for bullet trains and arenas where even Johnny's groups perform. There are tons of stores Date might like. Ohmiya is a really fashionable city!
### February 11th Tama Boss's Office 4

Ryuki and my brain are connected wirelessly. Images I capture are sent to Ryuki, which lets him see them.
### February 11th Tama Matsushita Diner 1

Lemniscate was established by Renju Okiura, but is currently run by his daughter Mizuki for certain reasons... Iris is a talent there and mainly works as a net idol who releases stuff online. Iris's talent name is "A-set" and her fans call her "Tesa."
### February 11th Tama Matsushita Diner 2

Matsushita Diner was closed for a long time... It recently reopened. They get decent customer traffic and make a pretty good amount of money.
### February 11th Tama Matsushita Diner 3

The goal of an ARG varies. If someone "beats" it, they might get a prize, but most times, it's just a prank. Often times the main objective is simply to solve the mystery. Sometimes they're even used as a marketing tool... ARG are progressed by an undefined number of players working together, mainly online. Due to this, it has high potential to spread fast. That makes it very helpful when marketing content.
### February 11th Tama Sekiba High 1

The song Ryuki was just singing was "German Soupsocks," I think...
### February 11th Tama Sekiba High 2

"Labor Standards Law Article 61" declares that you cannot employ anyone younger than 18 from 10:00PM to 5:00AM.
### February 11th Tama Sekiba High 3

"Music Food" is a subscription music service. It mainly focuses on Japanese music, so it's not a widely known service worldwide... But they do have 10,000,000 subscribers, so I'm sure they make a a good profit.
### February 11th Tama Rooftop Amusement Park

By the way, Iris and Mizuki were called "Team Lemniscate" and Moma and Chinpei were called "Team Yakuza."
### February 11th Tama Car

Right now, I'm using the car camera to steer the car remotely. I of course control the gas and brakes. I send signals electronically. It's technically a "self-driving" car.
### February 11th Tama Horadori Institute 1

A popular phone game is a puzzle game in which you try to navigate lava to a safe area by using pins and closing valves. Most of the time though, it takes to you to a page to try to force you to download a different game. It's kinda like advertising fraud.
### February 11th Tama Horadori Institute 2

Wink Psync is the simpler version of Psyncing. From the AI-Ball (me), a strong magnetic wave is shot out to the Psync subject. This temporarily numbs the subject's brain and puts their brain into a faux sleep state and induces a dream. By analyzing the faint brain waves emitted during this, we can see parts of the dream. It's not a clear image by any means. To investigate more thoroughly, a regular Psync needs to be performed... A Wink Psync can only be performed once a day because of the high amount of power required. I would need to recharge before performing it again. Personally, I don't like it because of the power consumption.
### February 11th Tama Psync Control Room

The "nipple game" is a game in which a man asks a woman to guess where their nipple is while their shirt is on. Even if it's a guy asking a girl to do it, it's kinda problematic...
### February 11th Tama Yoyagi Park

CNT is highly flammable carbon material... It doesn't stand a chance against 3,000 degree temperature, but it bonds with oxygen to create carbon dioxide which helps extinguish the flame.
### February 12th Tama Ikume Shrine

The reason the corpse is on the blackboard is because it doesn't have internal organs anymore. The open space inside the body has a lower pressure than the outside. It's similar to how suctions cups work.
### February 12th Tama Naix Japan Branch 1

Additionally, the simulation in the real world may be a simulation itself, kind of like a Matryoshka doll. Just so you know, I'm not saying I believe the simulation theory... The simulation theory isn't too credible because of this matryoshka aspect.
### February 12th Tama Naix Japan Branch 2

In Kyoto, people say "you have a nice watch" as a way to say "can we stop talking already?" By making someone look at their watch, they'll see how much time they've spent to prompt them to ask them to wrap up the conversation. Tokiko doesn't have a watch, so she must've been really annoyed when she heard this.
### February 12th Tama Naix Japan Branch 3

Let me explain the "Double-slit Experiment." We shoot a ray of light toward a board with two slits with a screen behind it. This causes to the rays to be distorted to look like stripes. This is because the light has the property of a wave... Then what would happen if we shot light molecules one at a time? The light molecules will show up as a dot on the screen. By continuously doing this, the stripes reappear. Why is this? The light molecules are only being shot one by one so the board shouldn't have an effect... The next part of this experiment was using a detection device to see which slit the molecule went through. This caused the stripes to disappear and only two lines appeared on the screen... Isn't that interesting? When it's not being observed, they appear as waves, but as soon as you try to observe it, they appear as lines. This is the gist of "the detection problem in molecular theory"...
### February 12th Tama Brahman

You would think "10 yen" is the correct answer. If the price of the ball was 10 yen, that would make the price of the bat 110 yen, which would add up to 120 yen, and therefore the answer is 5 yen and the bat 105 yen... How cheap is that?! It's probably more expensive than Ryuki's "bat and balls"...
### February 12th Tama Cathedral

I estimated the depth by calculating the acceleration and the time spent in the elevator.
### February 13th Tama Lemniscate

After the New Cyclops Serial Killings, So Sejima's life as a politician ended. However, what So did wasn't technically illegal, so he hasn't been arrested or charged. He still has tons of money. So may not be a politician anymore, but he still holds tons of power.
### February 13th Tama Psync Control Room

By the way, don't even think about slapping Komeji to wake him up. After a Psync session, the brain is in a delicate state. It's better for him to wake up naturally.
### February 14th Tama Rooftop Amusement Park

We showed the security guard at Misetan our Police IDs to get in here. We told him this was regarding the investigation and he let us through. The main power at the amusement park is still on, and the key to the Ferris wheel control board is still stuck in the ignition, so it would be easy to move this.
### February 14th Tama Marble

The ViewQube videos that have been released so far have not included anything that would induce a subliminal effect. But that doesn't mean they're safe. There is a possibility that there was a special production technique that only works on people like Ryuki who have suffered some kind of trauma... The subliminal effect is a phenomenon in which a stimulus is given below the threshold of human perception, causing unconscious desires and emotions to arise in the person.
After a paper was published on this topic, it was thought that it could be used in marketing, and an experiment was conducted around the middle of the 20th century. When a movie was being shown, the messages "Drink Coke" and "Eat Popcorn" were repeatedly projected on the screen for 1/3000th of a second at moderate intervals, using a device called a "tachistoscope" to project the pictures for a very short time. Since it was only 1/3000th of a second, the audience would not have been able to perceive it... However, during the six weeks of the experiment, sales of Coke and popcorn increased by about 20% and 60%, respectively. Actually, that's all apparently a lie. It's been said that no such experiments were conducted and that the same kind of follow-up tests did not show the same results. Even so, the effectiveness of subliminal messages has not been completely debunked.
### February 14th Tama Naix Japan Branch 1

The image of Amame that appeared on Ryuki's hand. That was a hologram shot out from my left eye (my main body). How cool am I, huh?
### February 14th Tama Naix Japan Branch 2

Bodhidharma meditated in the direction of the wall for nine years. There have been idioms created about this. Since he was in the same position for so long, his limbs rotted off, which is why the "Daruma" dolls sold in stores look the way they look.
### February 14th Tama Kumakura Office

The Ujisaki Family is a diabolical criminal group. Basically, they earn their income through illegal activities in the underworld, but they also seem to be receiving requests for work from secret societies. It seems that they have connections with the Freemasons... You know, Freemasons, a fraternal society said to have been created in the late 16th or early 17th century. They have members all over the world. They call each other "Brother," and they operate from the Grand Lodge, their headquarters...
...The symbol of the fraternity is a builder's square and a compass, the tools of masonry. Oh, and one more thing... "The Eye of Providence" is also famous. It's a triangle with the shape of an eye in it. That design is also considered one of the symbols of Freemasonry. By the way, there is a story that the Boy Scouts of America was also created by Freemasons. The Boy Scouts of America is ostensibly an organization that seeks to improve the character of its members to make good people even better, but actually aslkdfj&@(f8vadfd99999
### February 14th Tama Yoyagi Park

By the way, 1 Konvertibilna Marka is equivalent to 64 yen. So 100,000 Konvertibilna Marka is 6,400,000 yen... That's so much money! How rich is Ryuki?! I don't think Lien knew that... Sheesh.
### February 14th Tama Aioen

Halloween is all about costumes. Speaking of costumes makes me think about monsters, which makes me think about unidentified animals (UMA). I think my favorite UMA is the "Chupacabra" found in Puerto Rico. It has big fangs in its mouth, and it sucks the blood of humans and livestock. It can jump over fifteen feet. I don't remember the specific height... but it seems to be relatively small in comparison to other monsters.
### February 11th Aiba Yoyagi Park

Lien and Shoma became friends after the incident six years ago. Mizuki was the one who put them together... Shoma lost his father six years ago. Mizuki thought it would be a good idea to introduce Lien to Shoma to cheer him up. Nowadays, they are almost like brothers, though it's hard to tell who the older one and who the younger one is...
### February 11th Aiba Brahman

Gen knows about Shoma. Before the incident six years ago, Shoma frequented this place. His father must've brought him here.
### February 11th Aiba Matsushita Diner

Ota knows Shoma too. Iris introduced them to each other.
### February 12th Aiba Kumakura Office

Vochlocho is a product sold on the dark web. Use a PC to upload someone's voice to analyze their voice profile. Input that information and put the Vochlocho on your neck. This allows for small electric signals to alter the voice. By the way, I'm good at voices too.
### February 14th Aiba Rooftop Amusement Park

The chocolate I gave you just now was bought in bulk by Mizuki last night. Today is Valentine's Day. Mizuki said, "I give a guy a 10 yen chocolate and they get really happy about it. Then they'll do anything I ask them"... She's a terrible woman.
### February 15th Aiba Brahman 1

My voice reaches Date's brain right now. That's because there is a reception device in his left eye socket. You can mute me by turning it off, but that's a real hassle so it's still on. This is the same for Mizuki Kuranushi. She hears my voice too. Hm, "Mizuki Kuranushi" is kind of long... I'll just call her "Bibi"...
### February 15th Aiba Brahman 2

Mizuki is Bibi's clone... Date already knows this. Bibi told him. But Kizuna and Lien don't know this yet. They think they are just sisters.
### February 22nd Aiba Rooftop Amusement Park

The reason I couldn't solve this puzzle a week ago is because my memory from six years ago (the piece of paper in the balloon) was forgotten. Had I remembered...
### February 22nd Aiba Sagan Residence

Hitomi is Iris's mother as well as Mizuki's elementary school teacher. And Date is Mizuki is adoptive father. Hitomi and Date are hitting on each other right now in front of Mizuki. How to describe what she's going through? Disgusting? Unbearable? Nothing she can do, I guess...
### February 22nd Aiba Sunfish Pocket

The maid cafe "Sunfish Pocket" was originally run by Mizuki's adoptive father, Renju Okiura. Due to certain events six years ago, Mizuki has taken over.
### February 22nd Aiba Kumakura Office

"Ritsy" is probably the receptionist. Her name is "Ritsuko"...
### February 22nd Aiba Marble 1

The only people who know about the cloning are members of ABIS. To others, Mizuki Kuranushi and Mizuki Date are just sisters.
### February 22nd Aiba Marble 2

The information Ryuki got in his investigation has already been transmitted. We know about the bodyguard. What he was doing and where.
### February 22nd Aiba Aioen

Such a complex story. TC-PERGE was created using PERGE technology. If Riichi didn't invest in Horadori Institute, it would never have happened. At the same time, Mizuki Kuranushi's heart condition wouldn't have been treated. The technology itself is neither good or evil. It's dependent on the person who uses it... I guess I can comment on moral issues every now and then.
### February 15th Aiba Yoyagi Park

In the six years Date spent wandering around, he had his silicone mask off. After getting his memory back, he started using it again. His reasoning was "a hostess girl at Nakameguro remembers this face."
### February 14th Aiba Interrogation Room

Due to an improvement made a few years ago, the words in the Psyncer's brain can be converted into voice data and sent via phone line. Which is why Lien couldn't hear Mizuki's words this time.
## **FILE: Manual**

### Investigation: Basic information

【Objective】
Inspect scenes and collect testimony in 《Investigations》.
Inspect people and objects to progress the story.
In Investigations, the 《cursor》 and 《camera》 can be moved freely.
Try looking around and moving the cursor to find
something that catches your eye and inspect it.
【Selection】
When inspecting a person, 《Selections》 and 《Look》 will be displayed.
Choose a talking point from the 《Selection》 to talk to that person.
【Look】
Choose 《Look》 observe that person.
【Log】
Select 《Log》 on the bottom right of the screen to check the conversation log.
【Map】
Once you are able to move areas, 《Map》 will be displayed on the bottom right.
Select 《Map》 to open the map and choose where to go.
### Investigation: AI-Ball

【Aiba/Tama Special mode】
During the story, you can use Aiba/Tama's
《special vision modes》.
The type of mode available depends on the situation.
【Aiba/Tama Trivia】
During Investigations, Aiba/Tama will talk to you.
Trivia and additional information will be displayed at the top of the screen.
This is just a bonus to enjoy the game.
Ignoring the trivia won't affect your ability to progress the story.
### Investigation: Wink Psync

【Wink Psync】
《Wink Psync》 is a simplified Psync.
By analyzing the target's brain, you can temporarily
see the inside their dream.
It's a simplified dream, so the information provided
will not be as detailed as when using a Psync machine.
### Investigation: Expanded Vision Part

【Virtual Reality】
In the 《Virtual Reality》, walk around at a scene and gather information.
You can use Aiba/Tama's special vision modes such as "X-ray" or "Thermo."
By changing your vision, what you can interact with might change.
Use this wisely to find hidden information.
【Truth Reenactment】
In 《Truth Reenactment》, use the information you have to determine the truth.
Answer Aiba/Tama's questions correctly.
If you answer them all correctly, the truth will be revealed.
### Menu: Basic Information

【Menu】
From the Menu access various functions such as 《FILE》, 《FLOWCHART》,
and 《OPTIONS》.
【FILE】
In 《FILE》 you can check information on characters in the game.
This will be populated as you progress the story.
【FLOWCHART】
Check 《FLOWCHART》 to see the branching points of the story.
Chapters will be added while progressing the story.
If you select a chapter, you can jump to different scenes in the game via the 《Visit List》.
【EVALUATION】
Check your evaluation score.
During the story, by taking certain actions,
your rank as an investigator will increase.
【SAVE】
This game uses auto-save, but you can also
《SAVE》 the game manually.
【TOP MENU】
If you want to exit the game, you can access the
title menu from 《TOP MENU》.
### Menu: Bonus

【Bonus Menu】
In the bonus menu, you can use eyeballs to purchase bonus content.
By progressing the story, or when your rank increases, content will be added automatically.
【How to Find Eyeballs】
・Clear Somnia with more than a second left
・Find Hidden Eyeballs in Somnia
・Make a selection in Somnia
・Raise an Eyeballie to "Adult"
### Menu: Aiba/Tama's Room

【Aiba/Tama's Room】
In Aiba/Tama's Room's you can communicate with your partner.
You can ask for life advice and change their outfit.
【Dresser】
You can change outfits here.
Outfits will be applied in cleared Somnia.
Outfits will be unlocked as you get a higher evaluation.
They can be purchased in the 《BONUS》 menu by using
Eyeballs.
【Life Advice】
An AI with tons of experience will give you
advice on your worries.
### Menu: Eyeballies Strategy Information

【Eyeballies】
The Q&A Nurturing game "Eyeballies"!
Every 20 minutes, Eyeballies will ask a question!
When you answer them, they grow!
Once they become an Adult, you will be
rewarded with eyeballs.
【Reward】
Eyeballies will give you 1000 eyeballs
when it reaches adulthood!
Make sure you raise them to become an Eyeballies baller.
【Strategy Information】
▼Baby
Aiba-ie: An innocent newborn.
▼Child(3 answers for evolution)
・Mizuki-ie：Evolves to this if "Courage" is highest stat.
・Iris-ie：Evolves to this if "Love" is highest stat.
・Ota-ie：Evolves to this if "Naughty" is highest stat.
・Amame-ie：Evolves to this if "Madness" is highest stat.
▼Adult(6 answers for evolution)
・Date-ie：Evolved from 【Mizuki-ie】 if "Courage" or "Love" is highest stat.
・Moma-ie：Evolved from 【Mizuki-ie】 if "Naughty" or "Madness" is highest stat.
・Bossu-ie：Evolved from 【Iris-ie】 if "Courage" or "Naughty" is highest stat.
・Hitomi-ie：Evolved from 【Iris-ie】 if "Love" or "Madness" is highest stat.
・Peweter-ie：Evolved from 【Ota-ie】 if "Love" or "Naughty" is highest stat.
・Mama-ie：Evolved from 【Ota-ie】 if "Courage" or "Madness" is highest stat.
・Sejima-ie：Evolved from 【Amame-ie】 if "Love" or "Madness" is highest stat.
・Ritsuko-ie：Evolved from 【Amame-ie】 if "Courage" or "Naughty" is highest stat.
☆There are rumors that after clearing the game you can answer questions without waiting 20 minutes.
### Menu: Unlimited Psync

【Unlimited Psync】
Once you clear a Somnia, you can select it as a 《Unlimited Psync》 with no time limit, from the FLOWCHART.
### Menu: Story Branching

In this game, the 《story branches in the Somnia》.
From the FLOWCHART, you can jump to a branching Somnia and find a 《different route》 in the game.
### Menu: True FLOWCHART

【True Flowchart】
This is the chart the lists the story in chronological order.
You can switch this with the original flowchart.
This can be accessed from [Menu]＞[FLOWCHART].
### Somnium: Basic Information

【Objective】
The 《Somnia》 is the part of the game you investigate a dream.
The objective of this mode is find a hidden memory in the Psync subject.
【Interactive Objects】
In the Somnium world, if an 《object has a name》 you can interact with it.
The more you progress the more objects will become interactive.
【Options】
When interacting with an object, Aiba/Tama will give you some options of what to do.
### Somnium: Mental Lock

【Mental Lock】
By unlocking a 《Mental Lock》 you can go deeper.
You might find valuable information by unlocking them all.
The number of Mental Locks will be determined by the Psyncee.
【Objectives】
In order to unlock a Mental lock, the 《Objectives》 will be displayed on the top left of the screen.
【Depth】
You can check the progress of the Somnia by checking the 《Depth》.
Your actions have progressed the depth.
Once you hit the bottom you have cleared the Somnia.
### Somnium: Time Limit and Retry

【Time Limit】
Usually, Somnia have a 《6 minute time limit》.
Time will progress while 《Aiba/Tama walks》 or 《choices are selected》.
Keep an eye on the 《Time Limit》 in the top right of the screen
while trying to unlock the Mental Locks.
【Going Beyond 360 seconds】
If you are on the 《final choice》, you can exceed the time limit.
Even if it seems like you don't have a lot of time left, don't give up!
You might be able to do it!
【Retry】
《Retry》will allow you to return to a mid-point save point after unlocking a Mental Lock
You can perform a retry up to 3 points back.
The amount of points you spend will depend on how many points you go back.
If you fail the Psync, you will get your points back.
If you are short on time, we suggest you use the points.
### Somnium: Key Rule

【Keys】
《Keys》are clarifications of the rules in the Somnium.
At the start these will be hidden, but they will unlock as you progress through Somnia.
These will help you reach the end of Somnia.
When stuck, checking the Keys might help.
【Lock Info】
In the 《Lock Info》 you can check information about:
Goal, Objectives, Depth, and Keys.
When stuck, checking this option might help you with a clue.
### Somnium: Map

【Map】
By selecting the Map icon you can open the map of the Somnium world.
You can check the current area you are in and any area you've already been to.
When you are stuck, check to see where to go next.
【Navigation】
By using the navigation function you can
display the 《direction》 and 《distance》
to interactive objects on the screen.
### Somnium: Eyeball

How to collect the currency, the eyeball, in the Somnia.
【How to find Hidden Eyeballs】
There are always 5 hidden eyeballs in all Somnium worlds.
By finding it you will be rewarded with 100 Eyeballs.
You can check the progress in the FLOWCHART.
【Clearing with at least a second left】
By clearing a Somnium with at least a second left you can collect 500 Eyeballs.
You can check the clear progress in the FLOWCHART.
【Choose various options】
By choosing different options you can get Eyeballs.
The amount of Eyeballs is depended on the option but
the total will always be 500 Eyeballs.
### Somnium: Timie

【Timie】
《Timies》 are items that can affect the flow of time.
They can be collected by taking certain actions.
Timies can be used when selecting choices.
They will reduce the amount of time depleted.
You can hold up to 3 Timies at a time.
When getting another Timie when holding 3, the oldest will be destroyed.
Timies are one-time-us,e but you should use them aggressively.
### Somnium: Negative Timie

【Negative Timie】
Some Timies can have negative effects.
Negative Timies have add spent time and force use effects so try to deal with them carefully.
### Somnium: Underwater Movement

【Underwater Movement】
You can swim around underwater. Underwater movement will also progress time.