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Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

I think it's just that they don't think Kyon really needs to know about this at the current time, until they determine for certain if Itsuko is really who and what she says she is.

An optional scene on Day 5 will kind of address this, actually.

Spoiler for September the Fifth, Day 4: Hallway: A Familiar Laugh:

A Familiar Laugh

Well, I guess I’ll just go home. There’s not much I can do with the meeting being cancelled, after all.

So, I’ll just deposit my hard-fought-for indoor shoes in my locker, and be on my way.


On the way there, I hear raucous laughter from one of the unused classrooms on the first floor. I can pick out two distinct laughs, one male, one female.

The girl’s laughter brought back old memories. It’s not a laugh you ever forget.

That classroom sounds like it’s a lot of fun… and recent experiences have convinced me that there is no such things as coincidences. If an event like this is just handed to me, I should probably go check out what’s up.

Still… I get the feeling that this decision, for some reason, is a big one.

…

1) Go inside.
2) Dangerous things should be left alone.


Postgame

When I turned the doorknob, I heard a ripple. At the time, I didn’t notice. Looking back, I wish that I had.


Kyon: Tsuruya-san?


A long-haired girl laughs alone in an empty classroom. Desks are pushed agains the walls, and stairs are stacked neatly in the corner.

This room hasn’t been cleaned in a while. It’s dusty.

Is that why I’m tearing up?

Tsuruya-san’s laughter cuts off when she notices me.


Tsuruya: Hahahahahahaaa… Ah! …Kyon-kun! What’re ya doin’ here?

Kyon: Nothing, really… are you by yourself? Wasn’t there another person in here?

Tsuruya: Eh? Ya hearin’ things now? Ya might want to get yer ears checked our or somethin’, ya know.



Hey now, my hearing is fine. I’m certain there was a guy in here… where’s he hiding?


Tsuruya: So what brings ya ta this empty place, anyways?


I could ask you the same question. Was this some kind of rendezvous? Could Tsuruya-san be hiding a boyfriend from me? If so, why? It’s none of my business.


Kyon: Not much, like I said. I came in here because I heard the sound of your laughter.


…Speaking of which, what’s there to laugh about in an empty classroom?


Tsuruya: Oh, ya know. Life and stuff.

Kyon: Life?

Tsuruya: Sure, life is funny. For an example, the one day I come ta school late this week, my indoor shoes get stolen and I’m forced to wear these thingies instead.


She shifts her feet, which are clad in visitor’s slippers.

Exactly how is that funny!?

And—wait.

The second-year’s shoes I gave Girl A this morning. The first character of the name on the shoes was “Tsuru”.

Oh. I feel terrible now.


Kyon: I’m sorry, Tsuruya-san… it was me who stole your shoes.

Tsuruya: Eh? Why? What could a boy like you possibly want with my indoor shoes? …Do you have a shoe fetish, Kyon-kun?

[Note: Imagine her with a mischievous grin right here. Or the awesomeface. It’ll help.]

Kyon: Gah, no, it’s not that, um… it’s a long story.

Tsuruya: I got time.

Kyon: Um, well, this girl was trying to steal my indoor shoes, since I don’t think she had any for some reason, so I, uh, grabbed… a random pair of girl’s shoes… that were lying around…


This makes me sound so petty…


Tsuruya: Wahahaha! That’s great, that’s great, Kyon-kun.

Kyon: It is?

Tsuruya: Sure it is! It’s so silly! It’s so… like ya.


How exactly is that like me at all?!

I should probably make up for this somehow. Those slippers do not look comfortable to run around in all day.


Kyon: I could probably find her and convince her to give you your shoes back.

Tsuruya: Nah, nah, it’s okay. I’m sure they’ll be there on Monday, anyways.


That’s right. Tomorrow is the weekend already. It sure came fast.


Kyon: At least come to the shoe lockers with me to see if they’re there.


That’d mean Girl A has already gone home.

Tsuruya-san agreed to come look, and, sure enough, the shoes were there.


Tsuruya: Oh good, ya weren’t lyin’.

Kyon: Wh--?

Tsuruya: I was kinda thinkin’ you had kept them for your, how should I say, personal needs…


I don’t have a shoe fetish!


Tsuruya: But I’m glad ya were tellin’ tha’ truth. I hate liars.


She sticks out her tongue at me. That doesn’t fit your character at all, Tsuruya-san.


Kyon: Well, now that I’ve recovered your indoor shoes for you…


Not that I actually did anything.


Kyon: I guess this is farewell for today, Tsuruya-san.


I was about to walk off waving my hand nonchalantly at her, but…


Tsuruya: Hey, boy.


She interrupted me.


Tsuruya: So, ya think ya can just leave a girl behind when we’re going the same way anyways? C’mon, let’s walk home together.


And suddenly, she’s beside me, wrapping her arms around my left, pulling me towards the gate.

…Wh-what? What is this? Tsuruya-san, what are you doing? What are people going to think with you doing that? What will your boyfriend do if he sees me this close to you?


Tsuruya: Eh? What’re ya talkin’ about? I don’t have a boyfriend. ‘Least not yet, heh.


Okay, that’s good to know, but what if Haruhi sees me like this? What will she do then? I’ll probably be killed.

Tsuruya-san, like usual, just laughs.

I’ll probably be killed.


Hijack Avoided

I’ll leave possibly dangerous situations alone. I don’t know what she’s up to in there, and if she’s with her boyfriend or someone like that it would be rather awkward to interrupt them.

I’ll just deposit my shoes in my locker and head home like I originally planned.

Hmm? I thought I heard a noise.

...It’s probably nothing.

I would remind everyone, or inform those who don't know, to keep in mind that this scene normally only triggers after you've beaten six routes, though this restriction will be removed for the demo.

I'm not actually that pleased with how this turned out, but what can you do, it's too early and I'm sleep-deprived and exhibiting the physical symptoms of stress.

Enjoy. And yes, I am a proponent of the Kansai dialect = Southern drawl translation convention.

(Those who have been paying attention up till now should draw a fair few conclusions from this scene, heh.)

Tsuruya is awesome. Therefore, any scene with her is awesome by default. Good job with that one.

So, that was a Southern accent? I had no idea.

By the way, what about that new font? Something important?

Originally Posted by Stormwhite

'Cause it has the seitenkan characters in it as well? There's an index somewhere if you go and read all of them.

That "somewhere" can be found in the very first page of this thread. Just below the index archive of the fanfics.

Originally Posted by scify

The Tsuji project is a VN where the seitenkan characters meet the normal characters. Hence the name (Tsuji translates to Crossroads).

Actually, the official name is "Croassroads Project". Anyway, I guess Tsuji can be used as well. (I use it in my personal files)