Flutter Bonus Levels (One-Shots) - Ending 1: Fire Red [31/12/24]

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Though Fuuka's head may have been somewhat in the gutter, I can't blame her for jumping to conclusions. Even rash, poorly thought out conclusions. Rika's attitude being so starkly disconnected from Hisao's would throw just about anyone off (Hell, even just Rika's 180 from the night before is bit of a leap to get over, though Fuuka's more used to that given their relationship), though if they managed to slow down and recognize that Hisao tends to get a little too deep into his own thoughts they might help bridge the gap. Further bridged when they realize Rika tends to pull back from her own feelings to put on a smile and cheery face as well, blocking out what's bothering her.

That will be something Rika and Hisao will have to discuss (both together and separately) eventually but relationships are a whole different dynamic to friendships. I wanted Fuuka's chapter to showcase that, even thinking the worst, that Fuuka is ride-or-die for Rika and that Rika still wants Fuuka around, even if she's still feeling a little tender because they are best friends. Couldn't split up Kato and Nash. Couldn't split up Tango and Cash.

Gotta admit, when multiple endings were announced I was expecting a series in line with that of Ending M, just maybe more grounded than that specific one lol. Alternate paths that reflected way the event could have gone, but to me this seems like more of each other player's personal ending with relation to the story of Flutter. Is that correct? Though, this doesn't also cut off the possibility of a "bad ending" route either. In any case, great bonus chapter! It's nice getting insight to Fuuka's inner monologue and reflections,

Each of the endings will focus on how each player reacts to the fallout and tie-off each's personal arc before finishing Rika's story with the final Flutter chapter. Didn't want to repeat some of the more egregious mistakes of Monomyth where some characters got left by the wayside.

Thanks for reading, Stealth! Hope you enjoy the upcoming Endings!