Drimare Universe Friendsim: Volume Two

"So you’re the real deal, uh? A real human dreamer."

**Drimare Universe Friendsim: Volume Two**, entitled ***"The Real Deal"*** is the second instalment of the visual novel Drimare Universe Friendsim.

It focuses primarily on the character of Blade, who the player met during the first volume and attempts to strike a friendship with.

## **Plot**

This volume picks up days later after the first volume. Dreamer wakes up in a new dream, and in a similar forest setting like the one they first woke up in.

* They decide to make their way into the village, when they come across Blade, Dreamer attempts to strike a conversation. However, upon seeing them, Blade shows reluctance, dismissing Dreamer's questions.
* Dreamer says they're going into the village, asking him if he's going as well, and when Blade mentions he's going home, Dreamer suggests they come with. Reluctantly, Blade agrees and the two make their way into the village.
* However, Blade is still suspicious and uncomfortable, and noticing this, Dreamer is prompted to ask something.
	+ If they choose to **ask about his arms**, Dreamer will begin asking Blade about why he has invisible arms while his sister doesn't. Blade will very quickly express anger at this, snapping at Dreamer and asking them if they have any idea how much he gets asked that.
		- Dreamer apologizes for touching on a sensitive topic, but when asking about why Zelly doesn't look like him, it causes Blade to storm off, telling them to leave him alone. This brings the player to the first ending screen. **Armless Question...**
	+ If they choose to **ask about his knitting** and the scarf he was seen knitting in the first volume, Blade will appear flustered but gladly explain that he happened to just have delivered it and that it's simply a side hobby when he's on store duty. When asked if the scarf was for a friend, Blade will blush and say that "he" could be called that.
		- This option is simply flavour text and will return the player to the original questions.
	+ If they choose to **ask about his headphones**, Dreamer will then ask Blade about what kind of music he's listening to and whether it's Drimare or Human music. Blade will say that he prefers Drimare music but that Human music is alright, just hard to come by, and Blade invites them over so they can look at his collection.
	+ They make their way back into Zelly's workshop, but find out she isn't home. He takes them into his bedroom, Dreamer notices how it's very music-themed and noticing the keyboard and the keytar, they ask Blade if he's a musician and if he can play any songs. Blade mentions that the instruments actually belong to his partner, and when they record things together, his partner is the one in charge of the instruments.
	+ However, when asked what Blade is in charge of, he quickly dismisses this question and shows Dreamer a box full of CDs which have some human songs in them. Dreamer points out that the album covers look like bootlegs, and how in the waking world, they look completely different. Blade is fascinated by this at first and asks them how different things are in the waking world, but upon finding out that some Human singers were mistakenly depicted as Drimare, he feels like he's been living a lie and asks them to just stop.
	+ Dreamer inquires if the songs sound the same, and as such, they decide to pick a song to listen to. Blade allows Dreamer to pick a CD, which will change the game's background music to the respective genre. This will not affect the ending and is simply flavour text.
		- If they choose **Pop Music**, Blade will mention it's a nice choice and he finds them catchy, also muttering about how it's his favourite genre to sing.
		- If they choose **Rock Music**, Blade will say it's not his first pick, but a cool choice, saying he finds the songs kind of aggro and needs to be in the right mindset for them. However, he mentions that the reason he still owns them is that he also has an edgy side to him.
		- If they choose **Classical Music**, Blade will snicker and will call Dreamer a nerd with good taste.
	+ They will then listen to the selected song, and Dreamer will point out that it sounds identical to the original, except that it has an odd reverb/VHS filter to it. They will then inquire Blade how the Drimare are capable of even acquiring Human songs, to which he just shrugs and says he doesn't know, he just likes collecting them.
	+ Blade will then offer to introduce Dreamer to some of their singers. He gets another box with CD cases and Dreamer looks through them, only to realize one of them looks like it doesn't belong there. Dreamer picks up a case which has an angry hand-drawn stick figure of Blade, with a speech bubble that reads
		- *"BLUH BLUH I DON’T LIKE SHARING MY ANGELIC VOICE OR MY SINGING TALENT BECAUSE I’M A SMUG DUMB OF ASS."*
	+ Blade doesn't recognize this and asks Dreamer to see it. Soon realizing that it's a case with his own song recordings that was snuck in there by his boyfriend. He appears flustered by the incredibly shocking reveal of his secret singing passion and gets defensive when Dreamer expresses curiosity about listening to the CD.
	+ Dreamer will ask about it, which will cause Blade to refuse to show it, despite Dreamer's attempts at encouraging. The player will then get an option to either **Reasure Him** and **Drop It**.
		- If the player chooses to **reassure him**, they will attempt to encourage Blade by saying that sharing might help with his anxiety and it could help him with sharing with others in the future. However, Blade will simply become overwhelmed by this and tell Dreamer to leave him alone. They will appear surprised by this and ask what they did wrong, but they will get ignored by Blade, who's too anxious about being put on the spot.
			* Dreamer will respect his wishes and dismiss themselves, thanking him for inviting them over, Blade will appear surprised and ask them to wait, only to be held back by his pride and telling them goodbye. This will bring the player into the second bad ending. **A Little Space...**
		- If the player chooses to **drop it**, they will apologize for pressing on the topic. Blade will put the CD away and contemplate for a while, venting that he never feels like anything he makes is ever good enough. Dreamer will ask if he does want to talk about it and Blade will shrug it off, not wanting to get them involved in his insecurity complex.
		- Dreamer will reassure him, and Blade decides to look for a song he's somewhat proud of, so he can show it, as long as Dreamer doesn't make fun of him. They agree to this, and Blade looks through his personal recordings before he finally finds something he likes. He tells the Dreamer that it's a cover of a human song from a few years ago and that it has sentimental value, to which Dreamer will refer to as a "*bold choice*".
		- He will play the song, which is his cover of the song Jenny by Studio Killers. After a while, Blade will apologize and get flustered, realizing he should have picked something less embarrassing. He will eventually give in his to his anxiety, a pause the song, becoming increasingly nervous before Dreamer reassures him. Blade will doubt this, and ask Dreamer for their actual opinion. The response will not affect the ending and is simply flavour text.
			* If the player responds that **it's what they expected**, Blade will express confusion, unable to tell if it's a compliment or an insult, he will thank them, but be so confused he'll forget how nervous he was.
			* If the player says it's an **underrated masterpiece**, Blade will blush and Dreamer will tell him that he does have some skill and with hard work and a better attitude, he could achieve his dreams. Blade will be quiet with this and confess that he got made fun of for singing in the past, and apologizes if the subject makes him a bit touchy.
			* If the player responds with ***"It wasn't... bad."*** Blade will look surprised, but relax and begin to laugh, saying he gives himself that same feedback all the time. He will then attempt to make a self-loathing joke which falls flat and he'll get embarrassed in the process.
		- After that, he will then thank Dreamer for listening, and tell them he'd show them more recent songs, but he's used up all his confidence. He will then bring up that it's odd how his sister still hasn't returned, and will invite Dreamer to hang out for a while they discuss hobbies.
		- Zelly will eventually return, and upon seeing Dreamer, she will be excited and hug them, jokingly asking Blade whether he actually invited them over or if Dreamer convinced him into letting them tag along. Blade informs her that they were discussing song interests, and will bring up that Dreamer has a very nice taste in Pop/Rock/Classical music, depending on which one the player previously picked
		- She will then leave them to it, and once she's gone, Blade will thank the Dreamer for hanging out with him even if he wasn't the nicest at first. He will indirectly ask to be friends and get flustered when Dreamer agrees to it.
			* Realizing Dreamer should be waking up soon, they wrap up and Blade gives them a fist bump, which Dreamer regards as the emotional equivalent to Zelly's hug from before. Blade tells them they're welcome to return whenever they like, and the player will be brought to the good ending screen. **Friendship acquired!**

## **Gallery**

Armless Question...A Little Space...Friendship AcquiredBackground Art for Blade's Room
## **Trivia**

* When discussing past hobbies, Blade will mention that he used to be into dancing, but ended up dropping it. This is a reference to earlier versions of his character from 2010/2011, who was initially a dancer with terrible singing skills.
* The artwork for Blade's room features a few easter eggs and references to other characters.
	+ One of the posters features Synthia, a musician from Soarite
	+ The blue sweater on the floor is the same one Blade wore in the Matryoshka PV