The Genderbending of Haruhi Suzumiya [Spoilers Aplenty]

[scify]

Originally Posted by Khu

I JUST REALISED THESE ARE FOR A VN LOL

Holy crap how stupid of me ><

But why is it in genderbending then?

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

On topic, what's up with the Courier New, Kaisos? It's so... Courier New. Ugh.

EDIT: Why would you people link me to FF.net? Whyyyyyy?

Spoiler for Thine is the Kingdom:

I'm holding Haruhi's Brigade Chief armband, the last bit of color in this fading world. It's cheery red proclaims a distant, happier era; like a slap in the face. But I hold on to it tightly nonetheless.

Koizumi seems to have found his philosophical voice again. "So," he sighs. He looks up and for a moment there's that old, enigmatic Koizumi half-smile. "This is how the world ends."

Yuki blinks, and for a moment there seems to be that light behind her eyes I only saw when she was programming. "This is how the world ends," She intones solemnly.

The reference finally occurs to me, and with a bittersweet tinge, I embrace this last defiant moment of sardonic surrender. "This is how the world ends."

Not with a bang, but a whimper.

[Heatth]

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)

[Aebliss]

Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

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.

Oho. Ho. Ho. Intriguing! I'm glad to see this ... and intrigued.

Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

That comment referring to this? If so, good eye.

I've mentioned it before, but that fanfic was probably my major inspiration for the VN to begin with.

That fanfic is chilling. And not in the good way. Very well-written, but chilling.

[scify]

Ahh... I think I get it, now. The Courier New represents narration from a "present" Kyon looking back on the scene, a la Tidus in FFX? (best example I can think of, sorry...)

Hmm... are other scenes on the Hijack route going to have this?

[Tyabann]

Originally Posted by scify

Ahh... I think I get it, now. The Courier New represents narration from a "present" Kyon looking back on the scene, a la Tidus in FFX? (best example I can think of, sorry...)

Maybe. If you're correct, I honestly hadn't thought of Tidus, but that's actually a really good example.

Originally Posted by scify

Hmm... are other scenes on the Hijack route going to have this?

Yes. Both Hijack and FINAL have this effect throughout, though the former more than the latter.

Any analysis/theories springing from the actual scene and not my text games?

[scify]

It was more that people seem to really hate FFX. The only reason I thought of it is I'm using my free time to play through it again so I can actually beat the damn game.

Anyways... hmm. Well, this pretty much confirms that the Tsuruyas are the ones from the first two interludes. It implies that there's something sinister going on with her, which could mean she's Greentext; alternatively, the last few lines could imply that Haruhi is greentext. Also, given the name of the Hijack route, I suspect the Tsuruyas are functioning as a separate entity.

[Tyabann]

Originally Posted by scify

It was more that people seem to really hate FFX. The only reason I thought of it is I'm using my free time to play through it again so I can actually beat the damn game.

I'm one of the three people in the world who likes FFX. Sure the characters other than Auron (and sometimes Tidus) suck, but the game is really fun.

Originally Posted by scify

Anyways... hmm. Well, this pretty much confirms that the Tsuruyas are the ones from the first two interludes.

Yaaay. Someone picked up on that.

[swtrooper42]

I picked up on that ages ago Kaisos.

Any analysis/theories springing from the actual scene and not my text games?

Kyon's a piece of man-bait that all girls secretly want?
Actually, that sounds good. I'll go with that.

[Heatth]

Originally Posted by swtrooper42

Kyon's a piece of man-bait that all girls secretly want?

Isn't it canon? I mean, at last half of the named famales falls for him. This isn't really about that particular scene, I think.

[wittyusername]

Originally Posted by swtrooper42

Kyon's a piece of man-bait that all girls secretly want?
Actually, that sounds good. I'll go with that.

..."Secretly"?

[swtrooper42]

Well, Haruhi most definitely wants to (to use a scientific term) "get all up in there and hit that ass like a punching bag".
I'm pretty sure Yuki would too if she had the choice.
Mikuru I'm unsure about.
Tsuruya yeah.
And Itsuki is straight.

[scify]

Originally Posted by swtrooper42

I picked up on that ages ago Kaisos.

So did I, actually... I had always just assumed that it was common knowledge and didn't need discussing. Then Kaisos went and started fishing for analysis...

[Nanao-kun]

There's always progress when I'm not here.

As for Tsuruya, her actions feel rather forced.

As for the way the greentext is written (as discussed on the previous page), I for one did not skip a single line since I was drawn in.

[swtrooper42]

Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

That comment referring to this? If so, good eye.

I've mentioned it before, but that fanfic was probably my major inspiration for the VN to begin with.

It's a nice one alright. I thought you didn't read fanfiction Kaisos.

[yggdrasil325]

Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

Yaaay. Someone picked up on that.

Hmm? I thought it was obvious. It's not that hard to figure out.

[Heatth]

Originally Posted by swtrooper42

I picked up on that ages ago Kaisos.

Originally Posted by scify

So did I, actually... I had always just assumed that it was common knowledge and didn't need discussing.

Originally Posted by yggdrasil325

Hmm? I thought it was obvious. It's not that hard to figure out.

Lol. Kaisos think the greentext identity was obvious and is surprised no one figured out. Now he thinks the identity of the shadows in the dark room was a secret... but evry one had already figured out since the begining.

[Kogetsu Shirogane]

I see I picked a bad time for my week off.

Hm... the Greentext/"Midori" picture has been discussed to death already... what else...

... Shakespeare? In this thread? Did not see that one coming. For the record, the only thing that was required reading here was apparently Romeo and Juliet... in grades 3, 6, some time in junior high and during either Freshmen or Sophomore English... yeah, you can probably tell how much I hate that play by now.

More writeups... can't really comment on 'em...

It's the end of the world... and I feel fine. Always wanted to know how everything would end. Apparently, we go gray-scale.

For the record, I was kinda spoiled on both the greentext and the shadows. Still, it's funny. "Midori" should have been obvious. Though I suppose my insanity plays a part in that... I've really gotta work on that problem.

[Tyabann]

Yaaay you guys aren't morons.

I guess the Shadows are pretty obvious, yeah, but no one really pointed it out, so...

Originally Posted by HikariNiwa

As for Tsuruya, her actions feel rather forced.

This forum needs an awesomeface smiley. (The tag would be :awesome: )

Originally Posted by swtrooper42

It's a nice one alright. I thought you didn't read fanfiction Kaisos.

I used to, back when I was starved for new Haruhi content back in '07.

There are some really good ones out there, but I got bored of trying to sift through crap, so I gave up.

And now here I am writing a script for a VN that is effectively fanfiction.

[scify]

Originally Posted by Kaisos Erranon

I used to, back when I was starved for new Haruhi content back in '07.

There are some really good ones out, but I got bored of trying to sift through crap, so I gave up.

And now here I am writing a script for a VN that is effectively fanfiction.

I know how you feel... I find most of my fandoms either have no fanfiction in English or have an overwhelming number of crap stories to sift through to find good stuff. Every now and then, though, you find a gem...

[Ithekro]

If you ever wanted to see the largest crap ton of fan fiction, I'd suggest "Lord of the Rings".