BY: A Rainy knight PDF Layout: Mutazoia
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BY: A Rainy knight PDF Layout: Mutazoia
© 2014
4-A クラス 大 和 な つ み
正 宗 玲 子
リ サ 価 格
小結 柴城 胡リ 湯ト ユ キ
ひ と み 洋 子
中琴秋平 野吹山沢 梓紬澪唯
山ナ広田 本ガ川井 菜ナナ中 加オ律 々 奈 子子
リ ト 佳 子
綾 波 士 郎
学 校 の 前 で 集 合 写 真 の ポ ー ズ の 女 の 子 帖
軽 音 部 の ハ ー ド 仕 事 で 彼 ら の 次 の 歌 に
Introduction There’s a new transfer student in class! He’s a handsome and well-meaning young man, but a bit inexperienced when it comes to love. Unfortunately for his studies, from the very first day of classes, he finds himself positively surrounded by gorgeous young women, each interested in maing him hers and hers alone! His school life is about to get a lot noisier, funnier, and bouncier in the middle of this showdown between girlish lovers. High chool Harem "omedy is a rules-light game system aimed at facilitating a fun storytelling and role-playing experience in the vein of harem anime. The #ame $aster %&rincipal' taes on the role of a hapless harem protagonist while the players tae on the roles of his prospective lovers, trying to befriend, impress, and arouse the protagonist with their uni(ue charms.
An Overview of Game play ) game is divided into episodes. *ach episode is a self-contained adventure in which the protagonist and the girls have some ind of interesting experience in their high school life, whether it be a regular day of classes, after school club activities, a gift-giving holiday, or a trip to the beach or hot springs on summer vacation. *ach episode consists of the &rincipal confronting the players with a series of scenes which present opportunities for the
girls to win +ictory &oints %+&' via the four rolls Allure, Conflict , Luck , and Skill . ) scene might present multiple roll for the girls to choose between for instance, during their trip to the beach, the girls might be able to pic between using )llure to get the protagonist to rub lotion on their bac, using "onflict to set the other girls adrift on the riptide, using uc to cause a wardrobe malfunction in front of the protagonist, or using ill to impress the protagonist with incredible watermelon splitting ability. These scenes might involve rolling against a challenge of fixed difficulty or using opposed rolls in a competition between the girls. uccess in these scenes awards either varying amounts of +& or bonuses such as modifiers to rolls in upcoming scenes and access to scenes with more +& at stae, and the girl with the highest +& at the end of the episode is declared the winner/ of the episode. 0n the event of a tie, a tiebreaer challenge can be held or victory can be awarded to multiple girls. The length of the campaign can be decided in a variety of ways. The &rincipal can define the winner as the girl with the greatest number of victories after a set number of episodes or the first girl to reach a certain number of victories, or the game can simply be played out until the players have had their fun, and the series ends with the classic harem ending./
&rincess ucia Seo Kouji
Bimi :o 0ru $achi Seo Kouji
Getting Getting started A Players Guide 1ust a few easy steps, and you’ll be off pursuing your beloved!.............................................. 2. "hoose two )rchetypes from the list. 3. "hoose a strength and weaness. 4our choices are )llure, "onflict, uc, and ill. 5. "hoose a number of advantages set by the &rincipal %a safe default is 6'. 4our choices are the ones listed under your personality and class and the ones listed under Universal )dvantages.7 8. "ome up with all the other details of your girl. 4ou should be consistent with the archetype and advantages you’ve chosen, but you have a lot of leeway to come up with a name, bac story, appearance, personality (uirs, and anything else. 9999999999999999 . . . :ow, you can play an episode.! 9999999... . 2. ;hen the &rincipal confronts you with a scene, decide which choice to tae %if there’s an option' and decide if you want to apply any of your advantages to the roll. 999999999999999 . . .
3. $ae your roll with a d6 %or have the &rincipal roll for everyone' 99999999999999999 . 5. ;ait for the &rincipal to announce the basics of how the scene plays out based on the results. Tally up any +& that you were awarded99 999999 8.
lesh out the details in a way that agrees with the advantages that were applied and the results of the rolls. =e a little saucy! This is a harem comedy, so accidental gropes and panty-shots are par for the course. =ut remember that it?s about being teasing, awward, and flirtatious, not explicit99 @.
Skill
The Four Rolls
The ability to succeed in non-romantic pursuits – for instance, cooing, dancing, sports, or studying. ill rolls typically concern nonsocial activities or actions which re(uire some practice or expertise.
)ll rolls in this game are made with a d6. The abbreviation CD/ will be used to signify Cifficulty :umber,/ so C6/ refers to a Cifficulty 6 challenge, not the die9 9 *very girl is strong at one of the rolls and wea at one of the others. 4ou gain E2 on all rolls using your strong roll and tae -2 on all rolls using your wea roll9
Example: The girls are maing chocolates for &rotagonist-un on +alentine’s Cay. Byoo has strong ill, so it’s liely that her chocolates will be the tastiest.
4our girl?s harem role is largely described by your choice of personality and class. )ny two archetypes may be combined %with &rincipal approval'. :o two players may use the same combination archetypes. Fnce you’ve selected your girl’s archetypes you define her sill set by selecting a number of advantages decided by the &rincipal %a standard number would be 6'. These can be drawn from the advantages listed under your personality or class and the Universal )dvantages found further below. 4ou may not tae more than one advantage with the same mechanical effect.
Conflict The ability to intimidate, scare, fight, or sabotage others and get in the way of the other girls’ attempts to woo the protagonist. "onflict rolls typically concern hostile social interactions or physical altercations9 99999999999 . *xample Hanao wants to Aoin &rotagonist-un for lunch, but )mi muscles her aside and goes with him instead thans to her strong "onflict.
A Principal’s Guide )s the #ame $aster, or &rincipal/, your main Aob aside from role-playing the protagonist is to come up with the fluff and the mechanics of the scenes that mae up the game. The basic elements of roll types, unopposed rolls, opposed rolls can be put together in a variety of ways to form the seleton of a scene, and this generic template can be applied to all sorts of specific situations. Here are a few generic templates to get you started
Luck The ability to more fre(uently end up in intimate situations with the protagonist through pure chance. uc rolls typically concern circumstances beyond your control or the actions of the protagonist and :&"s.
One unopposed roll: et a difficulty number, and a ward +& to any girl who manages to roll that number or higher. 4ou might restrict which roll types are allowed, and you might allow 0nterference rolls to inflict penalties on rolls.
*xample &rotagonist-un is looing for an empty classroom to tae a nap in. anae has strong uc, so it’s liely that &rotagonist-un will choose the room where she’s changing into her trac uniform.
Multiple unopposed rolls: et difficulty numbers to a few options which the girls have the chance to choose between. 4ou might award more +& for more difficult rolls, or you might restrict the roll types allowed for each choice.
Allure ………………………………………… . . . The ability to capture the protagonist’s attention and influence his decision-maing with your personality and loos. )llure rolls typically concern positive social interactions99 99999999 *xample The girls are each trying to get &rotagonist-un to Aoin their club. Hanao has strong )llure, so &rotagonist-un is more liely to Aoin her club.,
One opposed roll: )ll the girls mae a roll, and whoever gets the highest result wins +&. 4ou might award +& to everyone who ties for first, or you might award +& to the highest two or three rolls, or you might award lesser +& rewards to runners-up.
$uggeste* ha)em sty'e anime+manga to get you) ()eative ,ui(es -'o.ing • • • • •
Love hina Mahou sensei negima ayate !o "otoku #oi #oi $even Maken%ki
• • • • •
&o 'ove Ru &en(hi muyo P)in(ess Lu(ia !isekoi #oi !eko
Multiple opposed rolls: The girls select one of multiple options and mae a roll. The highest roller in each option wins +&. )ll the options with a regular opposed roll still apply here, and you might restrict roll types or change +& rewards between different options. Opposed and unopposed rolls: The girls select one of multiple options. ome options play out lie unopposed roll scenes, and others play out lie opposed roll scenes. Preparation scenes: 0nstead of +&, the rewards that you give for victory are bonuses to rolls in one or more of the next scenes in the episode. Qualifying scenes: 0nstead of +&, the reward that you give for victory is the right to choose a more lucrative option in the next scene, or the right to participate in the next scene at all.
$aen-Bi! Takeda Hiromitsu
4our girl?s harem role is largely described by your choice of archetypes. The &rincipal has veto power over archetype pairings that he finds incompatible, but you are otherwise free to choose any two archetypes for your girl. :o two players may use the same pair of archetypes. Fnce you’ve selected your girl’s archetypes, you define her sill set by selecting a number of advantages decided by the &rincipal %a standard number would be 6'. These can be drawn from the advantages listed under your archetypes and the Universal )dvantages found further below. 4ou may not tae more than one advantage with the same mechanical effect.
Archetypes Tsundere “D-dont !et t"e #ron! idea$ %rota!onist-kun& 'm not doin! t"is (ecause ' l-like )ou or an)t"in!&* 4ou have a pricly personality which conceals a secret lovey-dovey core. 4ou deny your love for the protagonist whenever the subAect comes up, but your luminescent blushing gives away your true feelings. Cold Shoulder: )cting hostile isn’t a mistae for you, it’s your strategy. Fnce per episode, you may treat a failed unopposed )llure roll as a success. Gift Giver 0 Aust made too much, oayG!/ E3 on )llure or ill rolls involving maing or giving a gift to the protagonist. Less is More 1ust lie the guiding principle of ettai ryouii, the rarity of your tenderness maes it Aust as valuable as that of girls who always have it on display. Fnce per episode, instead of applying any other modifiers to a roll, you may use the highest modifier being applied to the same roll by another girl. Personality Flip: 4our usual standoffish attitude maes your tender moments all the more memorable. Twice per episode, by showing your extreme tsun side and voluntarily taing a -3 on your roll in one scene, you may show your extreme dere side and tae a E3 on your roll in a later scene. er!al "arrage: Urusai, urusai, urusai!/ E3 on "onflict rolls involving verbal arguments.
Yandere “%rota!onist-kun (elon!s to me+ 'll kill an)one #"o interferes&*
4ou have an unhealthy obsession with the protagonist and a disturbing lac of mercy for the other girls vying for his affection. 4ou dream of nothing but being with him, and your empty-eyed stare might be the last thing your competitors ever see. #r$ed and %angerous: 4ou’re frighteningly good at improvising weapons from your surroundings. E2 on "onflict rolls when you have access to an improvised weapon %broen bottles, baseball bats, folding chairs, et cetera' and E3 on "onflict rolls when you have access to a particularly scary weapon %butcher nives, axes, chainsaws, et cetera'. &nife 'ut: ;ielding blades is second nature to you. E3 on ill rolls involving sharp edges %e.g. dicing vegetables, trimming plants, cutting out decorations'. Murderous Love: 4our dangerously obsessive devotion is your charm. Twice per episode, you can substitute a "onflict roll for an )llure roll. Stal(er: 4ou’ll never let him out of your sight. E3 on uc rolls involving running into the protagonist in a startling place %e.g. in his room when he waes up in the morning, right behind in the photography club’s dar room'. )errifying Presence: ooing into your psychotic eyes is downright terrifying. E3 on "onflict rolls involving intimidation or fright.
A P d e r v a s o n n t a a g l i s t i e s a n d
Kuudere “,"+ nice to see )ou$ %rota!onist-kun* 4ou have a cold, pragmatic exterior which only rarely lets your true, tender feelings shine through. taying in control of your emotions and eeping a cool head may be a useful trait in dealing with your competitors, but you might Aust end up showing your true colors to your beloved protagonist9 %eep Free*e: reee.
next roll you mae. 4ou cannot use Fver-cloc on the roll penalied by your first use of it. 4ou may use Hyper-charged and Fvercloc in the same sceneI doing so allows you to mae both r olls at no penalty, re(uires both uses of Fver-cloc, and imposes -8 on your roll in the next scene. ;hew!
Shrinking iolet “Eeek& A"$ d-dont mind me$ %rota!onist-kun+* 4ou have a shy, withdrawn personality and an adorable timidity. 4ou’re not the type to openly chase the protagonist down, but your vulnerable appeal may very well draw him to you instead. Quiet Patience: 4ou understand the value of waiting (uietly in the wings for Aust the right chance to act. Twice per episode, E3 on a roll if you failed to earn any +& in the last two scenes where +& was awarded. ScaredyCat: 4ou instinctively cling to the protagonist when you get frightened. E3 on )llure rolls in scary situations %dar rooms, haunted houses, et cetera'. Shrin(ing Shado+: 4ou’re so mee and (uiet that people sometimes seem to forget that you’re even in the room. E3 on ills rolls involving sneaing or stealth. ulnera!le: 4ou have a tendency to get in trouble, but the protagonist always rushes to your aid. E3 on uc rolls involving ending up in peril.
Genki “.a-"oooo/& Comin! t"rou!"$ %rota!onist-kun&* 4ou have a cheery disposition and more energy than a sugaredup hummingbird. 4ou’re both hyper and assertive, and your willingness to literally bowl the protagonist over with your enthusiasm is your signature strength. "utt ,n 0t’s hard to eep you out of somewhere you really want to be. E2 on any rolls where a failure would result in you being dis(ualified from an upcoming scene. -ypercharged: 4ou’ve got the energy of two people crammed into one body. Twice per episode, in a scene where there are multiple options to choose from, you can tae two options at once. 4ou tae -3 on both rolls and get the results of both options. 0f both options lead to the same goal, you tae the better of the two results.
Cuckoolander
Morning Person: 4ou Aump out of bed with boundless energy while others are still groggily waing up. E3 on )llure rolls before school or in the early morning on non-school days.
“He)$ %rota!onist-kun .ou e0er #onder #"at it #ould (e like to "a0e pincers like a (eetle1*
Overcloc(: 4ou can summon up even more energy than normal at times, but you tend to burn out afterwards. Twice per episode, you can tae E3 on any roll, but you tae -3 on the
4ou’re a bit of an oddball with a penchant for thining of things that no normal person ever would. 0t’s a little unclear sometimes if you really understand what’s going on here, but you certainly seem to lie the protagonist a lot nonetheless.
-uh/ 0hat/: 4ou weren’t really paying attention to whatever Aust happened, so you’ll Aust eep doing what you were before. Fnce per episode, you may apply whatever advantages you applied to the previous roll to your current roll regardless of context or roll type. )bilities with limited usage cannot be replicated in this way. 'on Se1uitur: :obody seems that surprised when you do something entirely irrelevant to the matter at hand. Twice per episode, you may voluntarily tae a -2 penalty on a roll of any type and use one of the other three roll types in its place. Odd #ffinity: Fdd/ is a word that describes you pretty well. Twice per episode, you may choose to mae an Fdd
!ervert “T"eres not"in! 2uite like a little "armless skins"ip$ is t"ere$ %rota!onist-kun/1* 4ou have a love of all things inappropriately touchy-feely in addition to a penchant for excited nosebleeds. 4ou somehow ended up with the protagonist occupying the number one spot in your fantasies, so now it’s time to demonstrate your Kbad touch’ to him and the other girls alie! ,nsult to ,n3ury: 4ou have an unsettling habit of seeing a victory over another one of the girls as a chance to do a little inappropriate touching. The severity of any penalties you impose on other girls’ rolls as a result of opposed "onflict is increased by 2. Panty )hief: 4our experience with underwear thievery has honed your sneaing sills. E3 on ill rolls involving stealth or burglary. Peeping )o$: 4ou have a sixth sense when it comes to finding people in the middle of changing. E3 on uc r olls involving peeping or waling in on embarrassing situations. Sha$eless: 4our casual attitude towards erotic situations gives you the confidence to flaunt what you?ve got. E3 on )llure rolls involving nudity or extremely revealing clothing. 0andering -ands: )nyone who gets too close to you soon comes to regret it after you unsettle them with your talent for nonconsensual sinship. )ny girl who maes an opposed "onflict roll as the attacer against you taes -2 on her next roll.
Be a little saucy! This is a harem comedy, so accidental gropes and panty shots are par for the course. But remember that it's about being teasing, awkward, and flirtatious, not explicit…
"alf#$oreign “3uten 4or!en$ %rota!onist-kun&* 4ou have a touch of the exotic about you than s to your mother or father of foreign blood. 4ou’re Aust arriving here after a long time living overseas, but your (uiry sprinlings of foreign phrases and your unusual mannerisms will help you stand out to the protagonist among the other girls. Colorful Cursing: 4our incomprehensible yet funn y-sounding tirades of swearing maes you seem cute even when you’re furious. ;henever you lose an opposed "onflict roll, you gain E3 on your next )llure roll. This ability does not stac with itself to provide any bonuses larger than E3. Culture 4nthusiast: 4ou light up whenever you participate in all these (uaint cultural customs that seem fresh and new to you. E2 on )llure, uc, and ill rolls while taing part in unfamiliar cultural activities. &an3i ,lliterate 0t’s pretty hard for you to read signs on doors since you never learned how to read anAi! E3 on uc rolls involving mistaes or accidents resulting from your inability to read anAi.
Quaint Greeting: 7Fhayou, ohayou, bonAour!7 4our sprinlings of foreign expressions in your greetings maes running into you more memorable. 0f the first roll you mae after a change in setting is an )llure or uc roll, you tae a E2 on that roll. Stand Out: 4our eyes, sin, hair, or some other combination of foreign features really set you apart from the others and mae it hard to steal attention away from you with charms or chance. E3 on any opposed )llure.
%okukko “.o$ %rota!onist-kun& 5anna !o catc" a mo0ie #it" me 6(oku7 after t"is1* 4ou have a striing habit of referring to yourself with masculine pronouns. 4our speech is a bit rougher and more masculine than the other girls, and you very well might have the tomboyish personality to go along with it. 4ou’re tired of being seen as one of the guys,/ so it’s time to show the protagonist the charm of your feminine side, too! "oyish Char$ 4ou naturally loo good in men’s clothes, though there’s also a certain appeal to seeing you dressed up femininely as a rare change now and then. E2 on )llure rolls while wearing an outfit that could be described as masculine/ or 7really feminine.7 %o+n and %irty: ie any good tomboy, you don’t hesitate to get bac up after you get scuffed up a bit playing around. Twice per episode, you may tae a modifier on any roll e(ual to the margin by which you failed your previous roll.
'o+ ,t5s On: :othing gets you wored up lie losing t o some frilly, feminine girl, and you can really ic some tail when you?re in the mood. ;henever you lose an opposed )llure roll, you gain E3 on your next "onflict roll. This ability does not stac with itself to provide any bonuses larger than E3. One of the Guys: 4our tomboyish temperament an d masculine style of speech mae you seem more approachable to the protagonist at times, especially when the storm of Aealous women that is his life starts to wear him down. E2 on )llure and uc rolls when the protagonist could be described as stressed out by love/ and E3 on )llure and uc rolls when the protagonist could be described as exhausted by love./
O&ou “Ara/& .ou sa) t"e store #as closed$ %rota!onist-kun1 ' sup pose 'll "a0e to (u) it out and reopen it* 4ou have expensive tastes and a bacground in wealthy, highclass society. 4ou have more money than is strictly reasonable, and you’re convinced that you have the sophisticated charm to win the one thing you desire that money can’t buy the protagonist’s heart. Classy Lady: 4ou’re well educated and practiced in high
culture. E3 on ill rolls involving classy activities such as ballroom dancing, high fashion, proper eti(uette, et cetera. %a**ling %isplay: 4ou can disorient the other girls by flashing them more riches than they’ll ever see again in their lives. Twice per episode, you can force any other girls attempting a roll in the same scene to roll twice and tae the lower result. 7"ontingency &lan7 nullifies this effect if used in the same scene. Graceful: 4ou’re far too dignified to suffer embarrassing slipups and random mistaes. Twice per episode, you may substitute a value of 8 for any d6 r oll. -ired Muscle 4ou?ve got some tough-looing professionals in blac suits trailing behind you, Aust itching for the chance to earn their %considerable' pay by pouncing on any thug who loos at you funny. Fnce per episode, you may treat a failed unopposed "onflict roll as a success. School Queen: 4our sense of style and daily arrival in a limousine maes you a goddess to the guys of the student body at large. E3 on rolls involving :&" students other than the protagonist.
Osanana&imi “%rota!onist-kun$ )ou made a promise to me (ack #"en #e #ere kids+ t"at #ed !et married #"en #e !re# up* 4ou have a long history with the protagonist extending bac to childhood. He might have forgotten his promise to you, but you haven’t. 4ou’ve watched him from a distance nearly all your life, and now it’s time to mae your move. "ig Ga$!le: 4ou worry that these new girls will steal the protagonist away from you if you don’t claim him (uicly, so you’re willing to tae all-or-nothing action. Twice per episode, you can choose to mae any roll a =ig #amble, in which a result of 2-5 is counted as a 2 and a result of 8-6 is counted as a 6. 'ostalgic Me$ories: 4ou and the protagonist still have warm memories of growing up together, Aust the two of you. E3 on unopposed rolls that none of the other girls are attempting. Old Friends: 4ou have less romantic distance to cover since you already now the protagonist well. 4ou begin every episode with a small sum of extra +& determined by the &rincipal. Playful "lac($ail 4ou now all the dirt on what the protagonist was lie growing up, and you’re not afraid to share some Auicy stories. E3 on )llure rolls involving influencing the protagonist’s decision-maing.
the bonus remains at E3 and an additional use does not carry over.
Si$pler )i$es: eeing you brings the protagonist bac to his childhood and clears his mind of your competitors’ shameful charms. Fnce per episode, you can nullify all modifiers and abilities applied by the other girls to an opposed )llure roll. )bilities nullified by this advantage are not counted as expended.
)a(ing 6ou 0ith Me: 4ou might not do it intentionally, but your stumbles can send you crashing right into your rivals’ way. Twice per episode, when you and at least one other girl are attempting the same opposed or unopposed roll, you may force one of the other girls to use the result of your die roll in place of theirs if yours is lower. 4ou may voluntarily tae a 2 on this roll.
'o&ikko “,of& ' fell on somet"in! soft+ EHH1& %rota!onist-kun1&* 4ou have an endearing tendency to clumsily mess up everything you try. 4ou stammer out blushing apologies on a regular basis and always try your best, though your nac for tripping on thin air might help you literally close the distance between you and the protagonist. #ccidentProne: 4ou Aust can’t help but trip and fall in embarrassing positions. E3 on uc rolls involving stumbles, falls, and accidents. 4asily Forgiven: 0t’s hard to get frustrated with you despite the mistaes you made. Fnce per episode, you may treat a failed unopposed ill roll as a success. Lova!le &lut*: 4our ineptitude only adds to your charm. 0f you lose an opposed ill roll or fail an unopposed ill roll, E3 on your next )llure roll. This ability cannot be staced with itselfI if you fail two ills rolls and then mae an )llure roll,
(eganekko “.oure 2uite fascinatin!$ %rota!onist-kun+ m) "eart races #"ene0er ' stud) )ou* 4ou have a (uiet, glasses-girl appeal that’s matched only by your clever intellect. 4ou may not be as loud or outgoing as the other girls vying for the protagonist, but you have a een eye for observation and planning that will serve you well against them. Contingency Plan 4ou always eep an extra option up your sleeve in case something randomly goes wrong with &lan ). Twice per episode, when maing a roll, you may roll twice and tae the higher result. Foresight: ;hen you’re able to correctly guess the results of your own actions, you can capitalie even on the worst of situations. Twice per episode, when maing a roll, you may guess whether the result of your d6 will be even or odd. 0f you guess correctly, the result is counted as a 6.
eirei Gokurakuin Sakurako
-onor Student: 4ou’re intelligent and naturally talented at schoolwor. E3 on ill rolls involving logic, pules, or academics. 7ust #s Planned: 4ou have a nac for elaborate scheming. Twice per episode, before an opposed roll involving you and at least two other girls is made, you may secretly inform the &rincipal who you thin will win the roll. 0f your guess is correct, your ridiculously contrived plan succeeds, and you win the roll instead.
Chuuni)you “At last$ %rota!onist-kun& T"e t"reads of fate "a0e (ound us to!et"er like roots of t"e 5orld Tree&* 4ou have teenaged delusions of grandeur and a nac for embarrassing yourself with fantasies of adventure an d fate. 4ou and the protagonist were lovers in your past lives as the heroes who slew the last dragons, and now destiny has brought you together again in this timeline! %estiny8s "ond: >ate draws you and the protagonist together! Fnce per episode, you may treat a failed unopposed uc roll as a success. Multiple Personalities: ;ithin you slumbers a hidden alter ego with terrible powers that awaens in times of crisis9 supposedly. Fnce per episode, you can choose a different strong and wea roll for the remainder of the episode. Sealed Po+er: ;hen the world is pushed to the brin of annihilation, you unleash your forbidden techni(ues to turn the ta bles %and embarrass yourself a bit'. Three times per episode, you automatically reroll if you get a 2/ on any roll.
Suke)an “Tc" Lea0e me and %rota!onist-kun alone$ and ma)(e 'll just (reak a couple of )our (ones*
4ou have a fearsome reputation as a delin(uent boss and a penchant for truancy and violence. till, you’ve somehow found your wild heart captured by the protagonist, and you aren’t about to let a bunch of prim-and-proper goody two-shoes show you up when it comes to romance. "ruiser: 4ou’re adept at physical fights, whether this is through strength, sill, mercilessness, or some combination thereof. E3 on "onflict rolls involving physically fighting or overpowering the other girls. Fearso$e 9eputation: 4our violent past is the stuff of legends, and Aust the thought of drawing your ire is enough to mae most people (uae in their boots. E3 on "onflict rolls involving fear or intimidation. )ruant: "utting class is a long-time habit of yours. E3 on uc rolls to run into the protagonist outside of class during a school day. iolence ,s #l+ays )he #ns+er: ;hy loo for fancy solutions when your fists would do the tricG E2 on "onflict rolls if you had the option of using another roll type instead.
*inchou “%rota!onist-kun& 4ust ' teac" )ou t"e rules of t"is sc"ool once a!ain1&* 4ou have a sense of responsibility and leadership that maes you fit for being a class representative, or at least enough people in the class thought so to elect you. 4our authority and reliability, whether real or alleged, will be useful as you pursue the protagonist through the halls L without running! Connections: 4ou have a good reputation with the teachers and staff around the school, and you proAect an aura of reliability that any higher-ups can respect. E3 on rolls involving teachers or other authority figures. Pro!le$ Solver: &eople naturally come to you when they’re
running into a problem in their school life. E3 on uc rolls when the protagonist is looing for a girl to help him with something. Serious "usiness: eeing as it’s your responsibility to maintain morality and order among the class, you have no patience for shameless flirting around. Twice per episode, you may impose -3 on all )llure rolls made in a given scene. 0or( 4thic: 4ou?re such a diligent student that your failures only motivate you to try harder, and good things happen when you really apply yourself. ;henever you fail an unopposed ill roll, you gain E3 on your next uc roll. This ability does not stac with itself to provide an y bonuses larger than E3.
*dol Singer “%rota!onist-kun$ )oull come to see m) next c oncert$ ri!"t/1* 4ou have a career outside school as a pop singer, combining sugary lyrics with choreographed moves to capture the hearts of entire crowds. =ut now that you’ve found your own heart captured by the protagonist, it’s time to wor at winning the love you’ve sung so many songs about! ,dol )alent: &utting on a performance is your Aob, and you do it well. E3 to ill rolls involving singing or dancing.
&ira &ira 4ou’ve gained a nac for maing any costume glitter after donning many a sparly, daling outfit for your concerts. E3 to )llure rolls when wearing a costume or an idol outfit. Security %etail: 4ou’ve got a security staff you can occasionally put to wor shooing away undesirables in your stead. Fnce per episode, you may treat a failed unopposed "onflict roll as a success. Stage Presence: 4ou?re a natural at getting all eyes on you. E2 on opposed )llure rolls. Star Quality: omething about you maes you stan d out easily in a crowd. E2 on rolls being attempted by all the girls simultaneously.
Sensei#chan “
5") dont )ou see me after class$ %rota!onist-kun/1*
4ou have a Aob as a teacher at the school, the demeanor of a high school girl, and a lingering fear that you’re going to be single all your life if you don’t find a man soon. ucily for you, one of those students of yours is looing pretty handsome lately9 0t’s not entirely clear how you manage to do your Aob alongside your childish antics, but some of the girls apparently loo up to you anyways. #dvisor 4our life experience maes a useful resource for confused and aimless students, no matter how (uestionable your life choices may be. E3 on uc rolls when the protagonist is looing for a girl to help him with something. %esperately Single: 4ou’d do anything to find a boyfriend at this point, no matter how reclessly open it leaves you to the other girls’ schemes. Twice per episode, you may tae E3 on an )llure or ill roll, but you then tae -3 on your next "onflict roll. 4veryone5s "ig Sis: 4our endearingly childish nature has made you a n early universal favorite among your students. E3 on rolls involving :&" students other than the protagonist. Get 0asted: 4ou have a special place as the only girl of legal drining age, and you often indulge in lowering your inhibitions at the expense of your coordination. Twice per episode, you may tae E3 on an )llure or "onflict roll, but you then tae -3 on your next ill roll. ,nsane %river: 4ou have a car, although the world would probably be a safer place if you didn’t. )t the start of any scene set somewhere the cast travels to by vehicle, the rest of the girls tae -3 on their first two rolls in that scene as their fear and nausea subsides. Scolding: )lthough you might not be the best role model at times, you are still the girls’ teacher, and you can mae them stop fighting in and out of class. Twice per episode, you may impose -3 on all "onflict rolls made in a given scene.
(iko “Look at t"at fortune )ou dre#$ %rota!onist-kun 8antastic luck in lo0e+* 4ou have a position as a shrine maiden or priestess for a local religion of some sort, and you have experience with telling fortunes and warding off evil spirits as part of your duties. ;ith your paper talismans in hand, you’re ready to mae sure your foretelling of excellent luc in love comes true for yourself! Fortune )alis$an: 4ou shower good fortune upon yourself and the others. Twice per episode, you may give yourself and one of the other girls E3 on your next roll.
bles upon that copy you dropped %or unsettle any competitors whose lienesses you happened to include'. Three times per episode, you may attempt an extra C8 uc roll which grants a E3 on an )llure or "onflict roll if successful. Genre Savvy: 4ou’ve watched enough harem anime to now where this is going9 you don’t Aust stumble into unexpectedly romantic situations, you plan them. Twice per episode, you may substitute a ill roll for a uc roll. Moe 4nthusiast: 4ou believe in the con(uering power of cuteness over all else! E2 on )llure rolls if you had the option of using another roll type instead.
Maiden8s Gar!: 4our traditional form of dress is oddly appealing in modern times. E3 on )llure rolls while wearing your shrine maiden’s outfit. Misfortune )alis$an: 4ou foresee disaster in the near future. Twice per episode, you may impose -3 on all uc rolls made in a given scene. Practiced Grace: 4ou perform your traditional duties with unshaable elegance. Twice per episode, you may substitute a value of 8 for any d6 r oll. Shrine Careta(er: 4ou help eep the shrine beautiful through diligent wor. E3 on ill rolls involving maing repairs or maing something clean or presentable. 0arding )alis$an: 4ou protect yourself from the spirits of ill fortune, leaving the others to suffer their influence. )ny other girls who attempt the same uc roll as you tae a -2 on their roll.
Otaku Fh, &rotagonist-un9 0 love you even more than my limitededition figure collection!/ 4ou have a deep involvement in hobbies such as anime, manga, gaming, or cosplaying, but you’ve evidently been paying enough attention to the real world to fall in love with the protagonist. ome people might fin d your obsessive pastimes a little off-putting, but, if nothing else, you now you have the dedication to win his h eart!
School +ournalist “T"is just in - )ou and ' are soul mates$ %rota!onist-kun& 9ead all a(out it&* 4ou’re an enthusiastic leader in your school’s newspaper club, and you have a real nac for scoring the interviews and scoops that will get the student body taling. 4ou’ve lately found yourself constantly wanting to interview the protagonist at length about his feelings for you, so it’s time for a little investigative Aournalism! -ead #uthor: 4our line of wor has led you to now more than a little about proper language use and elegant graphic design. E3 on ill rolls involving writing or drawing.
#$ateur 'ovelist: 4ou’re Aust waiting for your big brea on those light novels you write and illustrate as a hobby. E3 on ill rolls involving writing or drawing.
,nvestigative 7ournalist: 4ou’ve done your homewor when it comes to your competitors’ specialties and weanesses. E3 on all "onflict rolls made using your target?s wea roll.
Cosplay 4nthusiast: 4ou have a painstaing eye for detail that complements your love of cosplay. E3 on ill rolls involving crafting disguises or costumes, and E3 on )llure rolls while dressed in cosplay.
&een 4ye: 4ou’re always on the looout for the next big story. E3 on ill rolls involving perception or research.
%ou3inshi 4nthusiast: 4ou’ve drawn a variety of (uestionable manga with characters that loo suspiciously lie the protagonist, which could raise some interesting (uestions if he stum-
Muc(ra(er 4ou?ve got more dirt on the protagonist than he could imagine, and you?re not afraid to leverage it a bit. E3 on )llure rolls involving influencing the protagonist’s decisionmaing.
Snoop: 4ou’re always prowling around for a good scoop. E3 on uc rolls involving finding or waling in on someone.
Sports Star “.o$ %rota!onist-kun& .oull (e at m) meet next #eekend$ ri!"t1* 4ou have talent and passion for a sport of some ind and an indomitable sense of dedication to practice and training. 4ou’re almost always the victor at the end of your matches, but now that you’ve fallen in love with the protagonist, will you be able to emerge victorious in love as wellG #thletic: 4our relentless training regimen gives you a leg up in all inds of physical pursuits. E2 on ill rolls involving physical exertion. This bonus increases to E3 in any activity involved in your sport of choice. Co$petitive Spirit: 4ou have the driving will to rise above the rest in any endeavor. E2 on rolls being attempted by all the girls simultaneously. %o 6our "est: 4ou believe in inspiring yourself and others to pursue their individual talents, whatever they might be. Twice per episode, you may gr ant an additional E3 bonus to all girls using their strong r oll %including yourself'. 9unner8s Glo+: 4ou positively beam with energy once you’ve got a good sweat going. E3 on )llure rolls during or soon after heavy physical exertion. Second 0ind: :o matter how hard you get noced down, you have the will to get bac up and stay in the game. Twice per episode, you may apply a bonus on any roll e(ual in magnitude to the sum of all negative modifiers applied to your previous roll. Self ,$prove$ent: 0f there?s something you?ve learned from your training, it?s that any failing or weaness can be corrected with hard wor and determination. Three times per episode, you may tae E2 on your wea roll.
(artial Artist
-eir to the %o3o: )ll the regulars bac at the doAo Aust love to dote on the master?s daughter, even if it means intruding a bit on her love life. Fnce per episode, you may treat a failed unopposed roll as a success if having other people assist you would be helpful.
H'-.AH& .-)our defense is prett) solid$ %rota!onist-kun 4ou have a passionate dedication to traditional martial arts, whether that be arate, endo, Audo, or something else, and you may even be the next master in line of a family tradition. Training and discipline has always been a way of life for you, but you?ve found yourself having some distracting thoughts about a certain guy lately... 0t?s time to mae a move and lay your competition flat, but you?ll mae sure to respectfully bow first. Gorgeous Gi: There?s something stunning about the sight of your well-toned body in your training uniform. E3 on )llure rolls while wearing martial arts uniforms or e(uipment.
Practiced &ata: 4our tough training has refined your combat style into an art form. Twice per episode, you may substitute a ill roll for a "onflict roll. 0arrior5s 0ay: ;ith years of martial arts training behind you, you?re practically a waling weapon when you need to be. E3 on "onflict rolls involving physical conflict.
Universal Advantages These advantages can be chosen by any girl, regardless of archetype. Good Coo(: 4ou can prepare appealing, tasty food. E3 on ill rolls involving cooing. 'atural S+i$$er: 4ou?ve spent more time than most in the water, and you?ve got the sills and the beach body to show for it. E2 on )llure rolls while in swimwear, and E2 on ill rolls involving swimming. Outdoors+o$an: 4ou?ve got a passion for some combination of camping, hiing, and hunting. E3 on ill rolls involving outdoorsy and survivalist activities. Splash Magnet: 4ou?ve got an unfortunate arrangement with fate to mae your life a never ending series of suggestive spills and splashes. E3 on uc rolls involving getting wet. Starga*er: 4ou now the night sy lie the bac of your hand, and you?ve written way too many poems and song lyrics about the ummer Triangle. E3 on ill rolls involving astronomy, and E3 on )llure rolls under the night sy. S+eet )ooth: 4ou have a love for cute, feminine snacs and a highly (uestionable way of eating lollipops. E2 on ill rolls involving maing or buying sweets, and once per episode, E2 to an )llure roll while eating sweets.
4andere BanoAo S"ino(i
"ample "ample "cenes A sample scene: Valentines day Chocolate The girls are hand maing chocolates beforehand. They can try a uni(ue recipe %C8 ill' for a E2 modifier in the next scene, try an upscale recipe %C@ ill' for a E3 modifier in the next scene, try an extremely fancy and exotic recipe %C6 ill' for a E5 modifier in the next scene, or visit another girl and attempt to sabotage her %must win an opposed "onflict roll' to impose a -5 modifier on her target in the next scene. )t school, the girls all attempt to give the protagonist their chocolates in a flirtatious manner %)llure roll with modifiers from cene 2'. The highest roller%s' win 3+&.
An eample o! play: Gym Class Principal: 0t’s time for gym class, and our protagonist, Taeshi Tanaa, is warming up for another day of sports. $eanwhile, the girls are siing up the opportunities for a little physical contact to go with their physical education! 4our options are to somehow impress him with your fitness %C@ ill, 2+&' or end up in some sort of embarrassing accident with him during class %C@ uc, 2+&'. 4ou may tae a -2 on your roll of choice to mae a "onflict roll against one of the other girls, imposing -3
The real goal is to have fun and tell a fanservicey harem comedy story... on them if you succeed. ) secret bonus will be awarded for a result of at least M on the uc r oll. #$i Gen(i %o3i((o;: 0 thin 0’ll use uc, since 0 have an advantage that applies h ere9 ah, )ccident-&rone!/ 6u$i )sundere ,dol Singer;: Hmmph, 0 don’t have anything that applies here. 0’ll use ill, since uc is my wea roll. &ana Shrin(ing iolet Chuuni!you;: Foh, a bonus! 0’ll go with uc since that?s my strong roll. #(i(o 6andere Osanana3i$i;: 0 don’t want Bana to get that bonus. 0’ll use ill and mae a "onflict roll against Bana with Terrifying &resence./ "onflict is my strong roll, too. Fh, and )rmed and Cangerous/ after 0 grab a baseball bat from the e(uipment room. &ana ;ell, 0 get to use Celusional Cefense/ when 0 oppose that "onflict roll!
#$i: ;-watch out, Taeshi-un!/ )mi dives to try to return 4umi’s spie, but the ball nails her right in the face and sends her sprawling bac awwardly, spinning and bumping her chest against him before falling and hitting her h ead. Principal: Taeshi gasps when 4umi first maes her spie. ;hoa, incredible shot, 4umi!/ He can’t help but thin how cool she loos for a moment before he suddenly sees )mi dart in front of him, taing a rough hit. He blushes for a moment as she presses into him but soon clears his mind when he sees her lying hurt on the ground. )mi, are you oayG!/ He loos for the teacher. 4uawa-sensei! et me tae )mi to the nurse’s office!/ #$i: Than you, Taeshi-un9/ )mi smiles as Taeshi helps her up #(i(o: 0 told you Taeshi-senpai is mine... 0 won’t forget this!/ )io watches on from the sidelines with a death glare as her beloved Taeshi-senpai helps that shameless hussy to her feet. Bimi :o 0ru $achi Seo Kouji
6u$i: Taeshi-un, you d-dummy! 0-it’s not lie 0 wanted you to pay more attention to me or anything9/
Principal: )lright, 0’ll roll the dice.
Ami rolls ;d<=> for Luck and !ets a ? .umi rolls ;d< for Skill and !ets a @ Kana rolls ;d<=; for Luck and !ets a < S"e t"en rolls ;d<=> for Conflict and !ets a Akiko rolls ;d<-; for Skill and !ets a > S"e t"en rolls ;d<= for Conflict and !ets a ? Principal: et’s begin the scene. )io, you don’t do anything impressive in class since you failed your ill roll, but you successfully scare Bana away from Taeshi with your baseball bat and cray )andere eyes since you beat her "onflict roll. Bana, your uc roll drops to 8 because of )io, so you’re too freaed out by her to mae a move on Taeshi. 4umi, you succeed at something impressive during class, catching Taeshi’s attention and earning 2+&. )mi, since you got a M on your uc roll, in addition to having an embarrassing accident, you hurt yourself during class, and Taeshi helps you to the nurse’s office. 4ou get 3+&. :ow, let’s role-play this scene! #(i(o: )io doesn’t pay much attention in gym class, too busy glaring at how that insufferable Bana is looing at her beloved Taeshi-senpai. he wals over during the brea and casually winds up with the baseball bat, staring into Bana’s soul with her dead, empty eyes. Taeshi-senpai is mine9 don’t interfere!/ &ana: Uwah!/ Bana bacs away from the cray person with the white-nucle grip on the bat. ) manifestation of the ;yvern ords on this plane! 0 must fall bac for the time being9 the time is not yet right for me to release my sealed power./ 6u$i: Curing sports practice, 4umi expertly spies the volleyball past Taeshi’s guard, twintails fluttering in the air as she soars up to mae the winning hit!
Principal: There’s always next time, 0 guess. )nyways, after gym class is over, it’s time to eat lunch9
Rules Rules Variants "upernatural "upernatural Archetype #ist #ist To run a harem comedy with a touch of the supernatural, the &rincipal may allow players to choose from the following list of archetypes in addition to the usual list when creating their characters.
,ldritch A)omination 0’m the chaos that always crawls up to &rotagonist-un with a smileN!/ 4ou are an unspeaable elder god whose visage would drive mortals mad with but a glance. ucily for the others, you’ve decided to tae on the form of a cute high school girl, at least as long as your ineffable whims drive you to pursue the protagonist. # )housand Faces: 4ou can manifest yourself as any number of unspeaable forms and avatars of enormous power while on this world, although most of them aren’t pretty. Twice per episode, by voluntarily taing a 2 on your d6 on any )llure roll, you may tae a 6 on your d6 on your next non-)llure roll. Cra+ling Chaos: 4ou giggle with delight and thrive on the discord and conflict your competitors sow in their ruthless attempts to win the protagonist’s heart. E2 on r olls in any scene in which at least two other girls mae "onflict rolls. Shado+ out of )i$e: ) Audicious bit of body-swapping and mental proAection lets you send your competitors down the paths of your choosing. Fnce per episode, in a scene where multiple rolls are available to choose between, you may dictate which rolls all of the other girls must choose. Their respective players may still decide which advantages to apply to the chosen rolls. Shining )rape*ohedron: )s the protagonist gaes into this artifact, you suddenly appear before him from the depths of space and time. Fnce per episode, you may appear in any scene, even if you failed a re(uirement to participate in the scene.
Celestial ove is truly the greatest blessing, &rotagonist-un./ 4ou are a blessed being from on high, whether that be an angel or a goddess. 4our love for the protagonist is pure as the driven snow, and you will pursue him with all the warmth and compassion befitting a benevolent angel.
5x5 *yes .uso Takada
"lessed Co$fort: )mong your holy powers is your soft, healing touch. E3 on ill rolls involving healing or caring for someone. Co$passion: 4ou believe in peace, not conflict, and seeing others find happiness warms your heart greatly. Twice per episode, you may give E3 on another girl’s roll. 0f she receives +& as a result, you receive a +& bonus e(ual to half of what your target received, rounding up. Purity: 4our heavenly presence is not as marred and ridden with imperfections as many of your competitors. Three times per episode, you may tae E2 on your wea roll. Serenity: 4our rise above the dirty trics and fighting of your competitors to attain a peaceful state of enlightenment. Twice per episode, E3 on a non-"onflict roll if you had the option of maing a "onflict roll instead.
'emon
ampire
“' #ant all of )ou$ %rota!onist-kun )our (od) and )our soul*
4our scent is ever so delicious, &rotagonist-un9 0 don’t now if 0 can restrain myself any longer./
4ou are a fiendish being of the Underworld, an accursed servant of the lords of Hell. 4ou’re no stranger to the sin of lust, and you have plenty of temptations to dangle before the protagonist to draw him into your dar, loving embrace.
4ou are an elegant creature of the night with a sinister beauty and a taste for human blood, but the protagonist has somehow become something more to you than an inviting meal. 4our dar powers will be all you need to raise a glass of your competitors’ blood and mae a toast to long life and happiness for you and your beloved.
Faustian Pact 4ou can grant devilish gifts to your competitors, nowing all the while that the cost for a demon’s services is always greater than it first appears. Twice per episode, you may give E3 on another girl’s roll. Fn the next roll in which both you and your target participate, she taes -3 on her roll and you gain E2 on yours. Spea( of the %evil: They say that calling your name will cause you to appear, but when it comes to your beloved, you’re always ready to show up. E3 on uc rolls involving being found by the protagonist. )e$ptation: 4our charms are the perfect tool for drawing the protagonist into your grasp, assuming you don’t put him off in the process. Twice per episode, you may tae E3 on an unop posed )llure roll. 0f you are successful, you also tae E2 on your next roll. 0f you fail, you tae -3 on your next roll. )or$ent )ll that time punishing sinners has really taught you how to use people’s least favorite things against them. Twice per episode, you may inflict an additional -3 penalty on any girls using their wea roll %not including yourself'.
4legant Fiend 4ou have an air of class and sophistication that sets you apart from Aust any old monster. E3 on ill rolls involving classy activities such as ballroom dancing, high fashion, proper eti(uette, et cetera. Lady of %ar(ness: 4our true beauty can only manifest itself away from the irritating rays of the sun. E3 to )llure rolls during scenes set late at n ight or in near-total darness. Sanguine &iss: 4ou’ve planted your lips on enough necs to be able to do it alluringly as well as threateningly. E2 on )llure rolls involving issing, and E2 on "onflict rolls involving close physical contact. a$piric %rain: 4ou grow strong from the life force of your defeated rivals. ;henever you get the highest result on an opposed roll involving at least two other girls, you gain E2 on your next roll.
-ekomusume .Cat Girl/ Come on$ %rota!onist-kun& LetBs pla) n)aao#& :yaaN! 4ou?re an adorable mix of girl and feline, with the cute little ears, fangs, and tail to show for it. 4ou?ve found the lap that you?d lie to curl up on for the rest of your life, and absolutely nothing is going to stand between a cat and a warm, comfortable place. *veryone had better be careful, because you aren?t declawed! #ni$al #ffinity: 4ou?re a little bit animal yourself, so woring with normal animals comes naturally to you. E2 on uc and ill rolls involving animals. This bonus increases to E3 when dealing with cats. Cat 'ap: 4ou?re always up for a little shut-eye, and you loo amaingly cute all curled up. E3 on )llure rolls while asleep. Catli(e 9efle
Universal $onstrous Advantages The following list of advantages is available to all players in a supernatural game, to either create their own breed of monster from scratch or twea one of the full archetypes below. )ll advantage choices from this list are subAect to the #$ approving them as reasonably fitting the concept of the monster girl. Cra*y Strong: 0t?s Aust absurd how much muscle you pac in such a cute little body. E3 on "onflict rolls involving only brute physical strength, and E3 on ill rolls involving feats of sheer strength. Fla$e #ffinity: $aybe you lie the heat, or maybe you?re Aust constantly on fire. E3 on ill rolls involving cooing or crafting with flame, and E3 on "onflict rolls involving flame. ,ce #ffinity: ome people lie it chilly, but you love it freeing cold. E3 on ill rolls involving cooing with or moving atop ice or snow, and E3 on )llure rolls in the snow. Solar Po+ered: ;hether it?s photosynthesis or photoelectric cells, being in the sunlight Aust pers you right up. "hoose one of the four rollsI you receive E2 on that roll while in sunlight.
0eird Spot: et it suffice to say that your biology includes a bit of an inconvenient erogenous one. "hoose a body partI you receive E3 on )llure rolls and -2 on ill rolls in scenes in which that part is touched.
%uir&s ometimes the girls won?t (uite fit neatly into a couple of archetypes - something about them stics out in particular in contrast to the rest of their character. These are 7(uirs,7 advantages that don?t necessarily match with the overall style of your character. Curing character creation, the &rincipal may optionally allow players to choose one of their advantages from any archetype in the game.
Team Game Game' play 'play and ' Cooperative Games They say that love is war, and sometimes a war calls for an alliance. The &rincipal may optionally include scenes where the girls temporarily split into opposing teams. >urther, the &rinci pal may choose to run an entire campaign with fixed teamsI this method may even be used to allow for a cooperative game in which the players Aoin forces to eep the protagonist out of the clutches of a whole host of scheming, nefarious suitors.
Team 0olls 0n a team game, a typical scene consists of one $ain
Cooperative !lay The &rincipal may run a cooperative game in which the competition between the girls is replaced by a charming adventure in which the girls wor together in pursuit of a common goal. &erhaps the girls of the Fccult "lub must Aoin forces to eep those hussies over in the ight $usic "lub from stealing away their handsome new recruit. &erhaps the former rivals must all band together against a callous high school supermodel who suddenly sweeps onto the scene from her time abroad in :orway. Fr perhaps the girls must use their talents and feminine wiles to help the protagonist eep the hot springs resort he grew up in from being demolished.
There are a few ways a &rincipal could handle such a game. Fne option is to create a team of rivals using the standard character creation rules %or perhaps a single foe outfitted with additional advantages or bonus modifiers' and run a standard team game, with the rival team controlled entirely by the &rincipal. The &rincipal could also run a game where there is only one team and all $ain
An ,1ample of play )io, Harua, and :atsumi are determined to eep Taeshi from falling into the clutches of Burumi, the manipulative yet gorgeous supermodel who Aust transferred into class. The big school dance is coming up, and they need to mae sure that Taeshi goes with any one of them instead of Burumi. The $ain rench dress while :atsumi, the spiteful 4andere, ruthlessly taes a baseball bat to Burumi’s neecaps, leaving Harua with a considerable leg up as she musters up the courage and speas straight to her beloved’s. The girls’ team gains 3+& over Burumi, but she’s not ready to throw in the towel Aust yet. This battle is won, but not the war9
Another e1ample of play $iyao, $iyui, and $ei are lending the protagonist a hand as he runs a bae sale in a last-ditch effort to save his grandmother’s failing hot springs resort. The main roll is a C6 uc roll to find a customer with a big enough heart and wallet to mae a donation to save the historic inn, and the )ssist
)i ga Tomaranai! Akamatsu Ken
Glossary o! Terms "o(u((o a female character who uses male pronouns. This term arises from the 1apanese &ronoun (oku, primarily used by bo ys an d you ng me n, an d 7 o7, a fem inin e suffix. *xtreme tomboys may prefer the pronoun ore, normally used by Hot-=looded young men. Chuuni!you is ) 1apanese slang term which roughly translates to 7$iddle chool 3nd 4ear yndrome7. &eople with chuunibyou either act lie a now-it-all adult and loo down on real ones, or believe they h ave special powers unlie others. Cuc(oolander: ) Talative oon who rambles, tals to people and things that aren?t there, and rarely pays much attention to what?s going on around him. o it?s Aust natural that the other characters ignore everything they have to say... Until, in a strange twist of hindsight, it turns out they were right all along. %o3i((o is 1apanese for clumsy with the feminine suffix 7-o7 added on the end. 0n other words 7clumsy child7. The word can be used to describe people of both genders. 0t has also become a maAor 7element of $oe7 in anime and manga, and )nime >anspea for "ute "lumsy #irl. Fan service, or service cut, is a term originating from anime and manga fandom for material in a series which is intentionally added to please the audience. 0t is about 7servicing7 the fan - giving the fans 7exactly what they want7. >an service usually refers to 7gratuitous titillation 7, but can also refer to intertextual references to other series. The typical, but not only, variety of fan service in anime or manga is racy, sexual, or erotic content, such as nudity and other forms of eye candy %for example, sexy maid costumes'
)n ambiguously-defined subgenre -are$: of anime and manga characteried by a pr otagonist surrounded, usually amorously, by three or more members of the opposing sex andOor love interests The most common and practically tantamount scenario is a male-oriented harem anime where the main male character is surrounded by a group of femalesI when it is a female-oriented harem anime, it is informally referred to as a reverse hare$, or gya(uh>re$u . ,$outo %ee-mo-oo-toh' is the 1apanese
girl might, the meganeo is usually pleasant, smart, and clever. )nd something about the fact that she needs glasses seems to imply an endearing vulnerability that maes her far more accessible to the average guy. Osanana3i$i is usually a girl, who grew up together with the main character, practically since infancy, and has been always in love with him, but instead of taing the initiative to become his girlfriend, she decided to tae it slowly, developing a ie =rother and ister relationship with him. 0n the most stereotypical examples, this trope is usually first demonstrated by a scene of her routinely visiting him in the morning, waing him up, waling to school with him, and giving him a lunch box full of delicious food that she prepared. O3ou %ounds lie 7F-1oe7. Fr *au-dAeau if you spea >rench.' literally, a formal 1apanese word for 7young lady7, the term FAou %often ,jou-san or ,jou-sama, as they are the more formal honorifics' is typically used in anime when referring to wealthy, high-class female characters. This is not to be confused with ,ujo, which means 7princess7 or 7(ueen7I ??oAou?? has the accent on the second syllable rather than the first. Ota(u come in many flavors, but one thing can be said for each and every one of them. They?ve each staed out their own favorite thing, and they obsess over it relentlessly.
fictional $io wor in shrines, often as an after school Aob. Their outfits traditionally consist of red "akama %trousers' or a long red sirt, and a white "aori %imono Aacet'. )sundere a 1apanese character development process that describes a person who is initially cold and even hostile towards another person before gradually showing their warm side over time. The word is derived from the terms tsun tsun meaning to turn away in disgust, and dere dere meaning to become ?lovey dovey?. 6andere a portmanteau of two 1apanese word yanderu, meaning to be sic, and deredere, which is defined as strongly and deeply exhausted, infatuated, or love-struc, but in this case used for 7love struc. The word was developed from tsundere which describes a character who is both hard nosed or moody tsuntsun and the aforementioned love-struc. The sic portion was added when a new layer of romantic obsession came about beyond n ormal tsundere %where cool emotions were warmed and nurtured towards awward, romantic or sexualied tension' where seemingly normal displays of strong and deep romantic love and affection become mentally dilapidated %i.e. idnapping crushes, poisoning food that is to be eaten by a romantic rival, or forcing the romantic love interest to commit shinAu.
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