Wow, how did I miss this thread.
When I saw the Madoka Magica, Pure Pink Pretty Lovers thread title I was overcome with intense curiosity and it seemed to have paid off exponentially.
Before I begin, I would like to thank TripleR for making this you have rekindled my passion for Madoka that I re-watched the series again. I've forgotten how awesome it is so Thank you x 1000.
Anyway, I've noticed that everyone seems to be saying what choice and route they're after as Triple R goes along. For me, I'll try to do the harem route (if its possible) or at the very least I'll be picking choices that will make everyone survive until Walpurgis night. Btw, its not cheating to look at the result of the choices after choosing right?
I'll put spoilers in the reason why I choose so it won't feel text blocky.
1. B
Spoiler for why:
For me the first choice is easy, letter C seems to be something Madoka won't do and it will probably hurt Sayaka's feeling. And well assuming we're playing a dating sim its a big no!. It will probably close Sayaka's route too. Lol.
A. Feels like the canon and safe choice, but knowing what happened to canon Sayaka I'm a bit wary of choice A.
So that left choice B maybe if I open Sayaka to the possibility of yuri she wont be so down when confessing to violin boy. Or perhaps do a threesome with Hitomi. Who knows? OT3 solves all shipping problems.
2. B
Spoiler for why:
The dreaded cryptic conversation with Homura. But, rewatching it just makes me want to hug Homura more. Really, Homura to those in the know, you're one giant woobie.
Which probably makes this choice another easy one. C would be just stabbing Homura's already fragile heart and breaking it into thousand pieces.
A is the canon choice again but, I feel really bad with pretending not to know Homura even if it is a meta knowledge that Madoka does not have. But who cares I'm the one choosing.
So that means B again. Let's do the friendship speech. And now the results... I felt good for making Homura blush but I wonder if I'm not unintentionally being cruel to Homura since she's so resolved in the her cool ice princess facade and this will make it harder for her.
Beside that the line = "Its kind of you to say that.However, I'm not interested in making any new friends. I'm content with what I already have now" makes me feel I've stabbed Homura in a different way from C. I wonder how hard for Homura to say that line to Madoka.
I wonder if she closed her eyes so that Madoka won't know she's lying or to hold back tears?
3. A
Spoiler for Why:
Well this choice is a bit hard. But, I chose A. It has the added bonus of making Sayaka aware of yuri more and it will hopefully open the harem end. joking
But, at least Sayaka wont be blindsided with Madoka liking many other girls now with the dream out in the open. And I hate keeping secrets anyway.
Opportunity choice : AWWW, I didnt qualify for it.
Spoiler for review for opportunity choice:
Its disappointing that I wont be able to ignore kyubey's fake cry for help and it will probably make Homura look like the bad guy again. But, I suppose it can't be helped.
Lol... the ending there also feels trollish.
Its technically a happy ending for Sayaka and Madoka though. And hopefully Mami and Kyoko is still alive and have not turned into a witch. Homura will probably be dead though from battling Walpurgisnacht. But technically, she got what she wished for...
and probably got some piece of mind from her long ordeal.
The one thing that makes the ending hard to swallow is I dont think Kyuubey will stop from contracting Madoka especially with that amount of potential she have.
4. A
Spoiler for Why:
The choice is getting harder...
To hug Mami or to not hug Mami. Ordinarily I'll probably opt to hug Mami but this is a battle situation and Mami kinda died from overconfidence so I choose to not hug Mami for now. Besides, if I remember right well have some sort of tea party at Mami's house plenty of time to thank her.
Well getting the result I regret A now, it seemed to have led to Mami and Homura posturing with one another. Oh well so much for cooperation for now. But, as long as Mami dont bite the dust in Ep. 3 I'm happy.
5. A
Spoiler for why:
Is the choice difficulty rising??? Because this is another tough one!
C doesnt look good so I ignored it. But A and B seemed to be nice choices. A seemed to make Sayaka hesitate to contract but complimenting Mami sounds good too, Well, I choose A mainly because making Sayaka hesitate to contract is a top priority for me. Besides, B might give me Mami's good side but it will probably make her overconfident and I need her to be serious and efficient when battling Charlotte.
The First lingering effect is pretty cool.
6. B
Spoiler for Spoiler:
Well this one is surprisingly easy, but its probably because I like Homura. Making Homura happier is an easy choice for me. I'm probably reinforcing Homura's like of Madoka, not that it needs reinforcement, but who cares...
Btw, I like the banter between Homura and Sayaka. It shows that Homura might actually like Sayaka. Drama CD 1 make it seems like that they have a good relationship or at least borderline friendly one. Beside that, Sayaka gets a Homura warning like Madoka. Hopefully, the message will pass through and she wont contract.
7. B
8. A
Yes I qualified again for Opportunity Choice 2
9. B
Spoiler for why:
I mainly choose B after remembering that Mami is quite lonely. I'm pleasantly surprised about the gardening club and hope that Mami will survive ep 3...
And got M route sigh
I'm in the Mami route despite my best intentions.
And yes I do believe that Mami is hitting on Madoka. But, I cant in good conscience block Mami so its M1. And look Mami is so happy... sorry every other choice it seems first girl wins.
On the other hand, for now it seems like what is forming between Mami and Madoka is good friendship.
And I qualified for an observation choice ..
Spoiler for review of opportunity choice:
Another opportunity choice hooray!!! And I've got 3 affection so I qualify if just barely. And considering I'm trying to not allow Mami to die I'll go with B. Of course this also means that there is a chance that Mami will try to commit group suicide but judging by Oriko manga it can be avoided. And I'm trying to make everyone
not die if I can help it.
And the results unfolds....
sigh Homura, isnt that a bit harsh? Of course its also completely in character... I forgot that Homura is not trying to be likable in this timeline rather I feel she is doing the opposite. But, still harsh... Oh well, should have expected this any opportunity that will discourage Madoka to contract will be taken advantage of even if it will make Homura very hated.
And Mami losing her pride double ouch but, I still feel that this is good. At least Mami didnt die.
And following my route I get another M opportunity:
Finally caught with you guys... Thanks again Triple R for making this VN...
Thumbs up its great!