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ocarina of time: adulthood

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Super Nazo Puyo Tsu: Rulue's Success Story of Iron Fists (loosely) translated: The Sidequest and hidden boss!

It's aged not so great… but here's the optional sidequest you can do in Super Nazo Puyo Tsu!

Finding Kitade Man! It's likes Where's Waldo or hide and seek, but with a specific NPC! You can start the quest as soon as you face Sasori Man in the Pitch Black Forest. This can only be done before the final battle against Schezo.

BELLYFUL MOUNTAIN

(after defeating Sasori Man)

Kitade Man: My name is Kitade Man! I'm a promotional hero from Compile!

Rulue: Uhhhm…

Kitade Man: Today, I'm here to promote Puyo Puyo Tsu Remix With modes such as Tsu rules, an Easy Mode, and Rally Mode, everyone will be satisfied!

Kitsade Man: Super Puyo Puyo Tsu Remix, only on the Super Famicom! 16 megabytes, 6,800 yen, now on sale! Don't have it yet?

Rulue: I guess… that's good to hear?

Kitade Man: Well, my work here is done. I'd better hurry to my next business meeting. See you later!

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TEIKA TEIKA VILLAGE

(near Momomo's shop)

Kitade Man: My name is Kitade Man! I'm a promotional hero from Compile!

Rulue: You're here too?

Kitade Man: Today I'm here to promote Shakunetsu no Fire Dance! A famous for being in the commercial for Super Puyo Tsu! Shakunetsu no Fire Dance! Now available in stores! A bargain price of 1,200 yen!

Rulue: Uhh… good to hear.

Kitade Man: Well, my work here is done. I'd better hurry to my next business meeting. See you later!

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RULUE'S MANSION

Kitade Man: My name is Kitade Man! I'm a promotional hero from Compile!

Rulue: Again??

Kitade Man: Today, I'm here to promote Radio Compile! I'll be hosting a 30-minute show. Radio Compile is currently broadcasting on 10 stations nationwide! Weekend nights are all about Radio Compile!

Rulue: Oh. That's good to know.

Kitade Man: Well, my work here is done. I'd better hurry to my next business meeting. See you later!

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FALLEN LAKE

Kitade Man: My name is Kitade Man! I'm a promotional hero from Compile!

Rulue: H-he's everywhere…

Kitade Man: Today, I came to promote my website! There is a lot of information about compilation on the website, now live on the internet! If you have a computer, get your modem ready and give it a try!

Rulue: Well! I guess that's good to know.

Kitade Man: Wow, you're really persistent, aren't you? Could it be that you're chasing after me?

Rulue: No, I'm not! I'm chasing after the Goddess of Spacetime's words!

Kitade Man: Uuugh… you don't have to be so aggressive about it! Okay then, let me tell you something cool!

Rulue: I think I've heard enough. Thank to you, I'm well-verse in Compile!

Kitade Man: No, no, this is something special… actually, the president is also on this island this time!

Rulue: The president… Mr. Niitani!?

Kitade Man: That's right! President Niitani is somewhere on this island. You should try to find him and meet him!

Rulue: That sounds interesting, but where could he be?

Kitade Man: Here's a hint! The president has been obsessed with Nazo Puyo recently, but the puzzles are difficult. So where would someone like the president go in his desperation for a solution?

Rulue: Nazo Puyo, huh…?

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TEIKA TEIKA VILLAGE

(by the church)

Moo: Hey, how are you?

Rulue: Oh! Is it you? Mr. Niitani, the company president of Compile?

Moo: That's right. I'm Niitani from Compile! Today, I'm here to pay my respects to the Goddess of Spacetime! Hey, do you happen to play Nazo Puyo?

Rulue: W-well, yes…

Moo: That's perfect! Try this Nazo Puyo Puzzle! I just can't solve it for the life of me.

(Post battle)

Moo: You did it! I'm pleasantly surprised! Since you helped me, I'll tell you something good! It's a secret password that you mustn't tell anyone…!

PASS WORD: "Another refill?"

Moo: Hmm… You're really amazing!

Rulue: Hehe, I guess so!

Moo: Alright! Watching you guys play has motivated me! I'll do my best to master Nazo Puyo too!

Moo: … unrelated but… do you have any oolong tea? I'm quite thirsty.

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Yeah, okay. Playing hide and seek with an NPC was a good idea on paper. Unfortunately, it's for a bunch of stuff that's defunct.

You cannot use this password in the game, I looked to see if there was a hidden debug screen or something… nope. It was a password you had to mail in to Compile via postcard, in which you had a chance of winning a lottery. No idea who the winner even was.

I dunno- I can't help but roll my eyes at this even if it's a piece of interesting history in a great game, lol.

As for Kitade Man…

According to the Nico Douga overview:

Kitade Man is a cyborg created by the now-defunct Compile Co., Ltd. for the purpose of world domination, but who awakened as a hero of justice when his conscience circuit activated! This was the original setting for the character, who is a fictional character based on a real person: Kazuhiko Kitade, a sales rep from Compile.

He was mainly used for Compile's radio broadcast stuff, but he doesdhave his own DiscStation game, current untranslated called "Fight! Kitade Man!":

He looks nothing like he does in Nazo Puyo… geez. Even non-Puyo characters were inconsistent, lol.

This was released on DiscStation Vol. 17 and 18, alongside PuyOlympic, Serilly's Happy Birhtday, and Carbuncle playing Badminton.

Kitade also has a Twitter account! He still loves Puyo Puyo and supports the franchise! How sweet! He really is a sales rep hero. ❤️

Phew… that's a lot to go over… but oh no, we're not done yet! We still have the enclosed instruction book of character bios remaining!

Edit: Okay, on the subject of Moo Niitani, when I double checked his Puyo Nexus page to see what else he had been doing recently, I found out he made NFTs. 💀

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every day british actors wake up and think to themselves fuckkkkk i HAVE to help the incredibly bigoted woman make more money so she can funnel it into killing trans people i have to do it bro if i don't do it i will die

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Jesus Christ, Oliver, it hasn't even been a month, and you prove you are a shithead that doesn't deserve my benefit of the doubt-

As you may know by now, Youtube has a "members only" thing for certain users you subscribe to. For $4.99, you can watch certain videos with early access.

…

Suki got injured in a fight with a pregnant, stressed out Raya, and Oliver decided to put it behind a paywall of $5.

What the absolute fuck, Oliver?? You want to get money out of people concerned for the well-being of your pets?????

How many more subs does he have to lose before he wakes up and realizes this he should stop profiting off of his pets? He's down to 609k…

ShiroSuki: Dog breeders, liars, rabbit endangerment, and more

So lemme preface this by saying I’m not the type of person to be a backseat pet owner, nor do I really know a whole lot about dogs. This is more about the owners being liars, exploiting for monetary gain and Youtube doing nothing about it as usual.

Meet ShiroSuki, a popular Shiba Inu channel with 641k subscribers (originally at a higher number but it began dwindling). I discovered them by accident while I was scrolling through pet videos during my day job.

Now these owners aren’t beating their dogs or anything. In fact, Oliver Tabone, the owner, seems to spoil them (especially Shiro, the male), however he is also a breeder and seems to put the fame of puppy money before the concern of his own pets.

This post is just going to go over each thing that has happened in regards to the channel, and why you should try to report it to Youtube or remove it from your feed if you can. Because obviously we do not want people who exploit their animals to have a platform.

Keep reading

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Super Nazo Puyo Tsu: Rulue's Success Story of Iron Fists (loosely) translated 3/3

I think after this I might translate the character pages in the manual and do the side quests! :)

STAR-SUMMONING TREE

WITCH

Witch: Ohohoho! How are you doing?

Rulue: Ohohoho! I'm quite well myself!

Witch: I heard a rumor… that you are practicing Nazo Puyo.

Rulue: That's right, I'm going pro! Would you like to test me?

Witch: Is that okay with you? I would like to see your technique. I have a puzzle right here, if that's alright…

Rulue: I'm ready for it any time, any place!

(Post battle)

Witch: Amazing! What wonderful technique. With that skill, I'm sure you could…

Rulue: I could what?

Witch: Oh, nothing! Nothing at all! Ohohoho…

(This encounter is optional for a majority of the game up until you get the sun fragment and the statue of Cael, in which you have to visit the tree.)

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Rulue: Leviathan mentioned the sun fragment and the statue of Cael that was residing in my mansion… and according to gramps, it was originally here… and to top it all of, this is the Star-Summoning Tree… aha! Yes, with all of these, even a non-mage person can grasp it! I've solved the mystery!

Rulue: I'm going to try calling upon the star right away… first the sun's fragment… here! And then the statue of Cael! Yes!

(a meteor comes crashing down and breaks open the door to Il's Tower)

Rulue: W-wow, that's amazing! I really did wish upon a star just now, didn't I? I wonder where it fell… I should check the witch's tower.

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WITCH'S TOWER

DEMON SERVANT

Demiserf: By the order of my mistress, Il-shu-ah, I shall defeat you!

(Post battle)

Demiserf: Guhhhh… someone like me… losing to a woman like this?

(This is Demiserf's only Puyo Puyo-related appearance all the way until his return in Puyo Quest… note there is no mention of the Count from ARS, here he works for Il-shu-ah.)

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SUCCUBUS

Succubus: Oh, you're quite beautiful… how lovely. Very much so~

Rulue: O-oh, thank you.

Succubus: I would love to make you a part of my collection~

Rulue: Collection?

Succubus: Yes. I collect beautiful things. And you got what it takes to become a part of it. C'mere! Be a good girl and be mine~!

(Post battle)

Succubus: H-how cruel…

Rulue: The only person who can have me is my darling Lord Satan himself!

Succubus: Aaahh~ I was so close to making you mine~!

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MUMMY

Mummy: You came all this way, but I won't let you go any further!

(Post battle)

Mummy: A victory well earned. Now you must move forward!

(… wow this is all that Mummy gets? Pardon me for being speculative, but I'm wondering if the character's lack of popularity had something to do with it, or Compile already having so much dialogue in this game…

Zombie is also missing, he's the only OPP opponent to not appear in this game. What happened?)

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CHOPPUN

Choppun: Hey there! I'd like to challenge you to a match!

Rulue: What's with all of you!? So persistent!

Choppun: Come on, don't say that…

(Post battle)

Choppun: Batan-kyuuuu… (trying to copy Arle)

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INCUBUS

Incubus: Bonjour, madamoiselle. How are you doing?

Rulue: How annoying! Why are there two of you nuisances lounging around here?

Incubus: Oh! Was my friend back there rude to you? I'm so sorry! As an apology, how about going on a date with me…

Rulue: You know what I hate even more? Arrogant idiots like you!

Incubus: Oh my god! That's not true, you're mistaken! Try this Nazo Puyo puzzle, then you'll see how great I am~!

(Post battle)

Rulue: Hmph! Is that all you got? You're absolutely the type of man I despise the most!

Incubus: … H-how absurd… me?

Incubus: … it must be a lie, there's no way I…

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MASKED SATAN

Masked Satan: Hahahaha! The masked prince of the dark, Masked Satan, has arrived! Now that I'm here, all is well!

Rulue: Uh, I see… (Who is this guy? He looks like some kind of creep. Is my life in danger?)

Masked Satan: Young lady!

Rulue: Y-yes? What is it?

Masked Satan: For the sake of world peace, can you solve this puzzle for me?

Rulue: Huh?

Masked Satan: It's extremely important. One could say the fate of the world rests upon your shoulders. Please help me!

Rulue: Y-yes, understood!

(Post battle)

Rulue: Huh? He's not there anymore. Where did he go?… Oh, there's a letter here… let's see.

"Dear Rulue, Thanks to you, world peace has been maintained. Please continue to work hard at being a Nazo Puyo master!" From the masked prince, Masked Satan

Rulue: Who is this Masked Satan guy? Probably a pervert on par with Schezo…

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ZOH DAIMAOH

Zoh: In the name of the king, I shall crush you!

(Post battle)

Rulue: Is that all it takes to be king? Don't be ridiculous!

Zoh: Frustrating… but I don't have any snappy comebacks.

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VAMPIRE

Vampire: I never thought we Guardians could be defeated so easily… you are very skilled.

Rulue: None of you have particularly been any trouble for me.

Vampire: I'm the sole remaining guardian… and I cannot let you take the treasure! Get ready!

(Post battle)

Vampire: T-this sucks…!

(He actually says "batankyu", but that line worked better for Choppun, so I went for a basic vampire pun here.)

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SCHEZO WEGEY (FINAL BOSS)

Schezo: Ahahaha! Once again, you've come a long way!

Rulue: Schezo!?

Schezo: You didn't seen me lurking in your shadow? Thanks to you, I was able to slip by rather easily! The view under there is nice to boot…

Rulue: Wait… my shadow…?

Schezo: I can blend in easily with the shadows using magic, you see--

Rulue: YOU SAW THAT!? I've never even shown my private side to Satan! And yet, you of all people…! I'm going to kill you! I'm definitely going to kill you! Perverts like you don't deserve to live!

Schezo: H-hey now, you're seriously going to kill me just because I saw your underwear?

Rulue: YOU. ARE. DEAD!

(Post battle)

Schezo: Y-you really do want to kill me…!

Rulue: Phew… I think my nerves have calmed down a little… now what is this…?

(I'M CRYING I DIDN'T REALIZE WHAT WAS GOING ON UNTIL HALFWAY THRU TRANSLATING…

I normally don't like jokes where Schezo is an actual pervert, but this one works well enough into feeling like the unintended consequences of his shadow abilities.)

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ENDING

Rulue: What's this? It's not seriously a broom, is it? Am I now a Nazo Puyo Master with this? It doesn't seem like it…

Witch: Yes, yes! Pardon me for a moment- Ah! There it is! I finally found it! Heehee! Truly a legendary broom! How wonderful! Both the design and shape are great! The retro feel of it tickles a witch-girl's heart!

Rulue: Hey, hey. Wait a minute… did you just say that this is a legendary broom?

Witch: That's right. This broom is a legendary item that was used by the witch Il-shu-ah!

Rulue: … So, that means it has nothing to do with being a Nazo Puyo master?

Witch: Oh… you still believe the goddess's message from earlier?

Rulue: What do you mean?

Witch: That was just a big fat lie!

Rulue: What!?

Witch: That was just me hiding behind the statue of the Goddess of Spacetime. I was getting worried that the doors to this tower would never open, so that's when I came up with the idea of making up a message from the goddess!

Witch: A few people got snagged into my ruse, but… the only ones who ever made it this far are you and Schezo! I'm so happy! I really wanted this broom!

Schezo: … I heard everything… how dare you mock the great dark mage, Schezo Wegey… for this sin, you shall pay with your life!

Rulue: That's perfect. I was practicing a new technique in then mountains. Let's try it out together…

Witch: No, no! It was just a prank…! And hey, your Nazo Puyo skills improved in the long run! So…

Rulue: I appreciate that. But…

Witch: W-well, if you're so upset about it, maybe you shouldn't have fallen for such a blatant lie…!

Schezo: Sword of Darkness! With your shadows, cut down the enemy into a million pieces!

Rulue: Sky-Striking Queenly Dance!

(Witch gets knocked into the sky and turns into a star)

Rulue: Haaaah… I was a fool… sure my Nazo Puyo skills improved, but I don't think Satan will praise me for it. Luckily, I managed to complete the technique I've been working on. The Sky-Striking Queenly Dance worked wonders, perfect for finishing off aerial battles.

Rulue: Will I ever be as good at Nazo Puyo as I am at martial arts? Oh well! There's no point in worrying about it. All I can do is keep practicing, and in due time, my dear Satan's heart will be mine!

Rulue: Kyaaa~! I'm so excited! When it comes to training, mountain retreats are the best spot, right? Well, let's go back where we started and get pumped up!

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I really wonder if the popularity results of Schezo and Witch being fan-favorites had something to do with how the ending half of this game was handled! This game was released before Tower of the Magician, but on the same year as Comet Summoner, hmm…

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Running back and forth with my Nazo Puyo research and telling my Discord friends about it, and fuck dudes, Leviathan really IS that cute

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Just had to set a firm boundary with the floating demon skull :/

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Super Nazo Puyo Tsu: Rulue's Success Story of Iron Fists (loosely) translated 2/3

Let's continue with this game's storyline! This part covers the Pitch Black Forest and the Fallen Lake!

THE PITCH BLACK FOREST

SASORI MAN

Sasori Man: Oh, it's rare to see visitors in this forest! What are you doing here, young lady?

Rulue: I came to see Leviathan.

Sasori Man: If that's the case, I'll have to test you to see if you're capable!

(Post battle)

Sasori Man: Alright, that's good enough for me! Go right ahead!

Sasori Man: Next opponent will be tough, so be careful.

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PANOTTY

Panotty: Howdy! Please listen to my tunes!

Rulue: No.

Panotty: What's the big deal? I promise I'm not bad!

Rulue: But…

Panotty: Dammit! You're persistent! If it's come to this, then let's have a duel! If I win, you have to listen to my music quietly!

Rulue: How amusing. Well then, bring it!

(Post battle)

Panotty: Darn! I lost! Fine, fine… go ahead and leave already!

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SCYLLA

Scylla: Sniff sniff… I can smell it…

Rulue: What? Is it me?

Scylla: Sniff sniff… Yeah, you're a stranger aren't you? Here to invade our territory!

Rulue: Well, is it a bad smell?

Scylla: Sniff sniff… I guess I should get rid of the source that smell, which means taking care of you!

(Post battle)

Scylla: Whine, whine~!

Rulue: Oh, you were being serious? I guess I'll be on my way.

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THE BANSHEE TRIO

Trio: Kii-

Rulue: Oh no you don't! You three sing worse than Harpy! I'm gonna fight you so you keep quiet!

(Post battle)

Trio: … Kaa-

Rulue: Nope, I won! You better obey me and stop with that!

Trio: … Bii-

Rulue: I said no!

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SCHEZO WEGEY (BOSS)

Schezo: Wh-who's there? Who is that behind me!?… Oh it's just you, Rulue. Don't scare me like that.

Rulue: What are you talking about!? I'm the one who got scared by you!

Schezo: ……

Rulue: What? What's wrong?

Schezo: Hm, alright. I think I can take you. Come at me!

Rulue: Hmph! Cocky creep! Don't come crying to me when you lose!

(Post battle)

Schezo: I see… so it's not just about brute strength… well, I had fun.

Rulue: ……

Schezo: Don't fret. I'll back off this time. See you again another time…

Rulue: Sigh… you lost, yet you keep talking like some sort of big man! What a loser!

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DRACO CENTAUROS (BOSS)

Draco: Huh, I didn't think anyone would make it this far. What brings you here?

Rulue: Leviathan is here, isn't he? I came to see him.

Draco: Leviathan won't meet with someone like you. Leave at once!

Rulue: And you're not worth talking to at all, so step aside. I'll ask him directly.

Draco: Hhhhhhh-! (deep breath)

Rulue: !

Draco: FWAAAAAH! (breathing fire)

Rulue: Fire breath isn't uncommon in this world, don't act so special.

Draco: Tch! Dodging my Fire Breath? Well then how about this!?

(Post battle)

Draco: I-impossible… my puzzles were all cleared!

Rulue: It wasn't bad, but it's not enough to defeat me. You need to practice more!

Draco: N-next time I'll definitely create a puzzle that can stump you!

Rulue: Hmhmhm… I look forward to it.

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Rulue: What is this…!? Is this not just a mere statue of a dragon? Is this supposed to be Leviathan? What's going on!?

Rulue: Hey you! What the heck is going on? Where is Leviathan!?

Draco: What are you talking about? You just saw him.

Rulue: But… but…

Draco: The dragon trapped in stone is Leviathan… his soul has left his body.

Rulue: Is he under a curse or something?

Draco: No, not quite. When you live as long as he does, your body won't break down, but your soul will. It's caused by stress and other factors. So every hundred years, his soul leaves his body and takes a vacation.

Rulue: So like a hot spring or something?

Draco: Yeah, actually.

Rulue: Eh? Seriously!?

Draco: According to what Lord Leviathan has told me before, he removes the impurities in his soul at a hot spring, then washes off in a flowing river…

Rulue: Enough, I get it already. So where is Leviathan now?

Draco: It's been a hundred days now, he should be soaking himself in Momomo Sake at this point.

Rulue: Momomo Sake? Where's that?

Draco: Well duh, it's sold at Momomo's Puyoman shop in Teika-Teika Village. If it were up to me, I would go pick him up, but since you're so adamant on meeting him, you can go in my place.

Rulue: Sounds easy enough! I just need to return to the village, right?

Draco: Alright, I'm leaving it to you. Careful not to cause any trouble.

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(return to Teika-Teika Village)

Rulue: I've come to pick up Leviathan.

Momomo: Momomoooo~ I've been soaking his soul in sake for a whole month! Here you go, his soul is inside this shiny capsule.

Rulue: So inside this is the soul of Leviathan… why is it a capsule of some sort? How mysterious… well, there's no point in mulling over this now. I have to hurry back to the forest!

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(return to the Pitch Black Forest)

Rulue: With this, I should be finally be able to meet Leviathan! Um, so do I just open the lid? Hmm, let's see…

(the stone statue is brought to life)

Leviathan: Hey, pretty baby! Do you need something from me?

Rulue: So, you're Leviathan? The dragon that's been alive since the world's creation…

Leviathan: Yep, that's right. So what'll it be?

Rulue: Oh right. I came to ask about the treasure in the tower to the west. Do you know anything about it?

Leviathan: Ah, that place? The Tower of Il… it was a place built by a witch named Il-shu-ah about a thousand years ago.

Rulue: A thousand years?… That sounds about right.

Leviathan: Il was a powerful witch who ruled the land. And she was gorgeous too! Oh, but not as gorgeous as you!

Rulue: Yeah, yeah… no need to flatter me. I heard the tower is sealed, is there any way to open it?

Leviathan: The sky.

Rulue: Wha-?

Leviathan: The key to the tower is in the sky. It will fall and break the seal. That's what Il said, at least.

Rulue: What does that mean?

Leviathan: I sure as heck don't know, but… there seems to be a secret for calling upon the key at the Fallen Lake, just west of here. Why not check it out?

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FALLEN LAKE

OWLBEAR

Owlbear: Hey! This is the territory of Owlbear, which is me! Get lost!

Rulue: The cheek! You dare speak to me like that!? Do you think you'll get away with it? If you don't wanna get hurt, you better still your tongue and step aside!

Owlbear: Uhhps, this broad isn't following what I say… guess there's no way around it now! You should have stayed quiet and stood aside! Don't mess with me!

(Post battle)

Owlbear: Damn, she's strong… this punk is used to fighting.

Rulue: I've gone through more trials than you have.

Owlbear: There's no helping it. I'll let you have this place. Take as much salmon from the river as you like…

Rulue: Salmon? Like fish? Well, whatever, I'm just gonna pass through now.

Owlbear: You're a selfish gal… I lost, it's a complete defeat for me. As a souvenir, I'll give you two to three pieces of salmon-

Rulue: I don't need them! I'm in a hurry!

Owlbear: Is that right? If you need them, then come back any time. I'll catch some for you.

Owlbear: The salmon in this river is exceptionally delicious!

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UROKO-SAKANA BITO

Serilly: …Hello. The weather is nice today, isn't it?

Rulue: Hello to you too, yes it certainly is lovely.

Serilly: Um… I have a favor to ask…

Rulue: What is it?

Serilly: Would you like to play a Nazo Puyo puzzle that I made myself?

Rulue: Is that so… What kind of puzzle? May I see it?

Serilly: … Okay, here we go.

(Post battle)

Serilly: … Well done!

Rulue: Same to you, that was a good puzzle!

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WATER ELEMENT

Water: Ohhh, is this your first time here~?

Rulue: Uh, yes…

Water: It's okay! No need to be afraid, just relax!

Rulue: Um… okay.

Water: Now then, are you ready~?

Rulue: Ready for what, exactly?

Water: Here we go~!

(Post battle)

Water: Me oh my! Nazo Puyo is so easy for someone like you…

Rulue: Hey, are you okay?

Water: It's fine! Leave me alone! I'm such a useless woman anyway…

Rulue: Just like water… you're too transparent…

Water: (crying sfx)

(This is Water Element's only Puyo Puyo-related appearance)

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NOHOHO

Nohoho: Well well… Not a lot of customers today. Ah… here we go! Here's someone I can reel in!

(Post battle)

Rulue: What in the world are you doing?!

Nohoho: Nohohoooo~ I'm Nohoho, of Nazo Puyo Inc. You weren't a customer? Sorry about that.

Nohoho: Nohohooo… my Nazo Puyo puzzles are pretty good, right? They sell for a decent price.

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BARBEGAZI

Barebgazi: Cough! Another outsider has arrived? How annoyingly persistent!

Rulue: Another…? You mean there's someone besides me who came to visit?

Bargegazi: Cough-cough! Surely I can get rid of this other outsider at least! I won't lose! Here's my secret weapon: Nazo Puyo!

(Post battle)

Barbegazi: Wheeze… I lost again… do whatever you want, I don't feel like fighting anymore…

Rulue: Just tell me one thing, who came here besides me?

Barbegazi: That guy… that guy with silver hair, he was strong. You're strong too.

Rulue: Silver hair? Could it be… that creep?

Barbegazi: Cough, wheeze… when you're done, get out of here. I hate strangers!

(This is Barbegazi's only Puyo Puyo-related appearance)

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SCHEZO WEGEY (BOSS)

Schezo: Apologies, it looks like I got here before you did.

Rulue: Schezo! Why are you here!?

Schezo: Simple. I previously, deliberately pretended to lose to you. Then I concealed myself and listened to the conversation you had with Leviathan. Dealing with Draco was quite the hassle.

Rulue: That isn't fair!

Schezo: Hmph! You should use your head more. Now I have acquired a fragment of the sun! Now all I have to do is find the statue of Cael.

Rulue The statue of Cael? What's that?

Schezo: You really are clueless, aren't you? It's a necessary piece required to summon the key. They say that when used at the Star-Summoning Tree, it will break the seal. You didn't even know that much?

Rulue: Ohohoho! Lucky me, getting such juicy information!

Schezo: Dammit! I was careless! I'll finish you off here!

(Post battle)

Rulue: Oh no! He's gone! He took off while I was playing Nazo Puyo! Darn it… how frustrating! I have to hurry and find him… but I don't know where he went… I think he said something about the statue of Cael?

Rulue: … wait, statue of Cael? Where have I heard or seen that before… ah! I remember now! Come to think of it, there's one at my mansion! That must be it! The Goddess of Spacetime is on my side! I should hurry home!

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RULUE'S MANSION

(no battles here, just dialogue)

Minotauros: Welcome back, milady. How was your training?

Rulue: Well, more importantly, Minotauros… are you hiding something from me?

Minotauros: Gh-! I have… no idea what you're talking about.

Rulue: You're making a huge mistake if you keep pretending!

Minotauros: Eeeeeek! I'm sorry! Yes, it was me, I broke the teacup you treasured so much!

Rulue: What?! I thought a mouse did that! You were the culprit this whole time?!

Minotauros: Huh? Is that not what you were… oh no!

Rulue: It seems more dirt will be dug up the more I scold you! Well, I'm busy right now, so I'll do it later. You better watch out! These punishments won't be as simple as making you skip out on dinner!

Minotauros: Moooo… one's own mouth is the biggest source of trouble, isn't it?

Rulue: More importantly, don't keep secrets from me!

Minotauros: I understand, milady…

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Butler: Welcome back, milady. Please, take a look over here. I laid a trap out for any potential thieves while I was out shopping, and it looks like someone fell into it.

Schezo: Dammit! I can't believe I fell into like this!

Rulue: Ohohoho! Foolish boy! This is a special booby trap, not even mages can escape it!

Schezo: What!? No wonder my magic powers aren't working…!

Rulue: I'll be taking this then.

Schezo: Nooooo!

Rulue: A fragment of the sun… with this, I'm one stop closer to becoming a Puyo master!

Schezo: Curses! Don't think you can get away with this!

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(Rulue begins holding a small frog statuette)

Rulue: Yes, there it is! Surely this is the one! I never imagined that this statue would be in my own mansion.

Butler: Oh, that old statue? It was found inside of a hollow at the Star-Summoning Tree. It's quite nostalgic. When you were just little Rulue, you found the statue and took quite a liking to it for some reason, so much that you took it home.

Rulue: Really? I don't remember any this at all…

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This scene is so cute and it makes me wish the butler had appeared in more games… the implication seems to be that he raised Rulue most for most of her life.

Final part is going to cover the Tree, the Witch's Tower, the ending… maybe the side quest if I really feel like it but it's kind aged badly to a degree.

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Super Nazo Puyo Tsu: Rulue's Success Story of Iron Fists (loosely) translated 1/3

This game has a LOT going on, I have to split the main story in THREE and that's not even going into the side quest! Considered the best of the trilogy. :D

I'll do my best to translate…! This is mainly the Bellyful Mountain and Teika-Teika Village segment!

INTRO

(taking place shortly after the first game)

Rulue: Arghhh! This is so frustrating! All the curry ingredients I went to so much trouble to gather must have been rotten! I won't forget this… those phony merchants!

(despite this, Minotauros is still inhaling the plate of curry)

Rulue: Well, I'm glad I found out before Satan could taste my cooking… I guess Minotauros has an invincible digestive system, he'd be fine no matter what he ate.

Rulue: But if it had been Satan, he would have died after one bite! Anyway, I've learned something from this experience! In this world, more than money or power, it's your skill at Nazo Puyo that matters the most! If I do that, maybe Satan will notice me!

Rulue: Kyaaa~ I can't wait! Now that it's been decided, I'll start training right away! I'll start at the mountain retreat! Let's get pumped and ready!

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BELLYFUL MOUNTAIN

Rulue: Ha…! I've been holed up in the mountains for three months and just realized… this is martial arts training I'm doing! Not Nazo Puyo training! Agh, how stupid of me!

Rulue: I've nearly perfected a brand new technique, but I was supposed to be training for Nazo Puyo… I get distracted so easily. I guess I'll just climb down the mountain for now, think more clearly later.

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NASU GRAVE

Nasu: Hey there, naaaaasu!

Rulue: Hmm, this mountain is known for anyone can eat as much as they want until their belly is full… I wonder if there are any eggplants growing here?

Nasu: !! You potato-head!

(Post battle)

Nasu: I'm egg-shausted…

Rulue: Ohohoho! Of course! Puzzles like these are easy!

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HARPY

Harpy: Hara hire hare hore~

Rulue: Argh! Still the same !@$#!

Harpy: M-my singing is !@$# ?? N-no way, how terrible…

Rulue: Well, it's !@$#, so there's nothing I can do about it.

Harpy: Ah! You called it !@$# again! Now I'm angry… I'm gonna beat you to a pulp at Nazo Puyo!

(Post battle)

Harpy: Uuuu… how frustrating.

Rulue: It's a long way to go, but my Nazo Puyo is better than your singing at least.

Harpy: So cruel…

Harpy: But I won't stop singing.

(it's censored, so it was definitely something rude that Rulue was saying, lol)

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SAMURAI MOLE

Mole: Ah, are you Lady Rulue?

Rulue: Yes, I am, but… who are you?

Mole: I am Samurai Mole, and I have recently become a member of your fan club!

Rulue: A fan club!? Oh my… I wonder how something like that came into existence.

Mole: I was very lucky to meet you here of all places. Please, duel with me.

Rulue: A duel?

Mole: We members of the fan club dream of playing Nazo Puyo with you and defeating you.

Rulue: Eh? Is that so?

Mole: En garde!

(Post battle)

Mole: As expected… I was defeated.

Rulue: … Dammit! I appreciate you being a fan, but please, stop this nonsense!

Mole: But… you are strong, there's no way the fan club president could defeat you.

Rulue: The president…? Who is he?

Mole: It's Minotauros…

Rulue: Ah, so it's him!? He's been doing this sort of thing without telling me? I'm going to punish him when I get home!

Mole: It seems I have a lot to learn.

(At this rate I'm convinced everyone is into Rulue except Satan himself.)

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TEIKA-TEIKA VILLAGE

Arle: Huh? Oh hey, it's Rulue! Long time no see! I haven't seen you for a bit, where have you been?

Rulue: A-Arle…!

Arle: What's wrong? You're making a weird face… Oh, is this about the curry situation from three months ago? That's in the past, don't worry about it… don't make such a serious expression, geez!… Hmm… Well… I know a lot about puzzles, so if anything happens, I'll help you. This way, we can make up!

Carbuncle: Gu!

Rulue: So lucky… you two don't have any worries at all.

(Not a battle, just optional interactive dialogue from the village. There are a few of these in this game, that's how massive it is!)

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KIKIMORA

Kikimora: Oh! Lady Rulue, it's been a while!

Rulue: Ah, thank you for your hard work. Cleaning all the time must be so hard.

Kikimora: No, not really… I love cleaning.

Rulue: But the people here always just make a mess! The work never decreases, isn't it hard?

Kikimora: Not at all! Cleaning is actually quite fun, especially in this village.

Rulue: ?

Kikimora: Oh look, there's some trash lying around here too!

Rulue: What's that…?

Kikimora: An unsolved Nazo Puyo puzzle! I hear they're pretty fun. Would you like one too, Lady Rulue?

Rulue: Hm?

(Post battle)

Kikimora: Well done! As expected of Lady Rulue!

Rulue: I can't someone seriously left this lying around!

Kikimora: Everyone in this village plays Nazo Puyo.They're always trying to come up with great puzzles, so even a puzzle left on the side of the road, it's probably pretty good.

Kikimora: Now, back to cleaning for me!

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CAIT SITH

Cait Sith: As expected, the sun feels so good! So good! Makes me sleepy, so sleepy…

Rulue: A nap… maybe I should take a nap after I eat.

Cait Sith: But there's something I need to do before my nap, yes there is!

Rulue: …?

Cait Sith: A puzzle, nyan! Let's go, let's go!

(Post battle)

Cait Sith: You are so strong! So strong!

Rulue: No, I still have a long way to go. I need to hone my skills much more…

Cait Sith: You're amazing, amazing! Keep up the good work, nya! Keep it up, nya!

Cait Sith: Taking a nap is better than playing Nyazo Puyo… much better…

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BARRY DE BABINE

Barry: Do you know that guy who jumps around all the time? He's my long-lost little brother…

Rulue: No… I haven't seen anyone like that around here.

Barry: Are you being truthful? It won't be any good if you're lying!

Rulue: Are you stupid? Why would I hide something like that? To a complete stranger no less!?

Barry: That may be true… but you're still suspicious! So let's resolve this with Nazo Puyo!

(Post battle)

Barry: It seems you were telling the truth… no one this good at Nazo Puyo is a bad person! Sorry.

Barry: Lil' bro… Where are you hopping right now…?

(This is Barry's only appearance in a Puyo game.)

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MINI ZOMBIE

Mini Zombie: Miss Ruluuuue, it's been a while.

Rulue: Oh, hello. You're alone by yourself? Where is your daddy?

Mini Zombie: I don't know.

Rulue: Well, it's no use talking to a child. I'll come back later.

Mini Zombie: I'm sorry… since you came all this way, would you like some teeea?

Rulue: Hmm… tea…

Mini Zombie: … well, that's what I would say, but we don't have anyyy… how about Nazo Puyo insteeeead~?

(Post battle)

Mini Zombie: How was iiiiit?

Rulue: Pardon me, but… is this really a way to treat your guest?

Mini Zombie: Huh? B-but… my dad saaaaid…

Rulue: Hmph... people these days don't know how to raise their kids proper. Next time, have some spare tea for me instead of Nazo Puyo, okay?

Mini Zombie: O-keeeeey~ I understaaaand!

Mini Zombie: Please come agaaaaain!

(God this is so cute 😭)

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SKELETON T

Skeleton T: Haaaa… delicious, just delicious!

Rulue: I'm amazed that you can drink tea so much without getting bored of it.

Skeleton T: Of course! Green tea is the best after all. Would you like a cup?

Rulue: I'm not particularly thirsty so I'll pass.

Skeleton T: What? Do you think this tea is phony or something? Silly! Just try it!

Rulue: No thank you.

Skeleton T: You're a tough cookie… well then, take this!

(Post battle)

Skeleton T: Dammit! You wanna try it that badly!?

Rulue: Um, no, it's not like that--

Skeleton T: Well I'm not giving you my tea now! Too bad!

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MOMOMO

Momomo: Whoa-mo-mo, congratulations!

Rulue: W-what's this all of the sudden!?

Momomo: You're the 1000th customer to walk in since the Teika-Teika Puyoman Shop opened! Congratulations!

Rulue: Why, thank you… so what do I get?

Momomo: You win this.

Rulue: What is it?

Momomo: Nazo Puyo. The best-selling item in my shop.

(Post battle)

Momomo: Whoa-mo-mo! You did it! Congratulations!

Rulue: I don't think I like congratulations anymore…

Momomo: Momomo~ Please continue to support the Puyoman Shop!

(Note: Puyoman is a food snack Compile pushed in the 90s, Puyo Manju)

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PAKISTA

Pakista: Bonjour~

Rulue: Is there anything delicious on the menu?

Pakista: How about some mountain fruit to fill your stomach?

Rulue: Mmm… no, I'm getting sick of that. Anything else?

Pakista: Then how about some French cuisine? We have fish on the menu, les poissons!

Rulue: Fish? Sounds good to me, I'll have that.

Pakista: Do you have any money?

Rulue: Money?… That's a bit of a problem… but I can certainly solve some Nazo Puyo puzzles!

(Post battle)

Rulue: Cleared them magnificently! Now, hurry up and bring me my food!

Pakista: Non, non!

Rulue: Eh??

Pakista: The fish costs three golden coins! Nazo Puyo has nothing to do with the price!

Rulue: Oops… I uh, don't have money because I was training.

Pakista: Then I can't feed you!

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SATAN (BOSS)

Satan: Oh, well if it isn't Rulue!

Rulue: S-Satan!? What are you doing here?

Satan: I'm always busy, but I need to take a break every once in a while, so I sometimes spend some time relaxing in the countryside.

Rulue: Ah, so that's what's going on…

Satan: By the way, Rulue, do you play Nazo Puyo?

Rulue: O-of course I play it as much as everyone else, but…

Satan: I see! In that case, why don't you try solving some puzzles I've made up?

Rulue: Oh my, Satan is asking me to play Nazo Puyo!?

Satan: It's been popular amongst my minions lately. Before I knew it, I got hooked too! So what do you think? Will you give it a shot?

Rulue: Y-yes of course!

Satan: Then let's go!

(Post battle)

Satan: Hmm, you solved that easily…

Rulue: I'm sorry, I've been practicing so…

Satan: No need to apologize. I'm the one who challenged you.

Rulue: But…

Satan: I'm heading back home. I'll use your solutions and puzzle-solving skills as a reference point for new Nazo Puyo problems.

Rulue: But… I just saw you for the first time in three months…

Satan: Farewell!

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Rulue: Nooo… he's gone… wait, something's lying here, what is it? Ah! It's a bag of gold coins! Satan must have dropped it!… Hmmm, wait a second… perhaps he… possibly left this for poor hungry Rulue? That must be it!

Rulue: Yay! Money~ Money~! I knew he cared! Now I can shop and buy as much lunch as I desire!

Rulue: Here you go, three gold coins! Fish cuisine at once, make it snappy!

Pakista: Merci! Please wait just a bit!

Rulue: Ahh… I finally get to eat. I thought I was going to go hungry.

Pakista: Thank you for waiting! Enjoy your meal!

Rulue: Time to dig in! Munch munch… gulp! Oh, that was delicious! Thank you so much for the meal!

Pakista: Merci~!

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SUKETOUDARA

Suketoudara: Fiiiiish!

Rulue: Ugh… this guy's dance never ceases to be strange.

Suketoudara: Fiiiiiish!?

Rulue: Do you have a mirror in your house?

Suketoudara: Argh! So noisy and rude! You're getting in the way of my ceremonial dance for the Goddess of Spacetime! I'll sacrifice you to her for that!

(Post battle)

Suketoudara: To think you'd defeat me… you must be a master at baiting people! I dig it! I'm gonna dance to celebrate your victory!

Rulue: N-no please, don't push yourself…

Suketoudara: I do these free of charge! Watch my beautiful moves! Fiiiish!

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SUKIYA PODES

Podes: The Goddess of Spacetime is worshipped in this church. She is the one who grants the power to clear Puyo. If you playing Nazo Puyo and then pray to her, something good is sure to happen.

Rulue: So this is the church of the goddess? Praying isn't my usual way to go, but here I am…

Podes: Oh, wait!

Rulue: What is it?

Podes: I just finished praying, so I'm gonna see if my wishes come true!

(Post battle)

Podes: I guess I didn't pray enough…

Podes: I'll do a hundred pilgrimages! The only way to deliver my prayers to the goddess and have them heard is to do a hundred pilgrimages!

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Rulue: Oh goddess… I pray I can somehow get better at Nazo Puyo…

Goddess: … Tower…

Rulue: Eh?

Goddess: In the tower to the west… there is a treasure… a treasure that will make you a master at Nazo Puyo… open the door to the Witch's Tower…

Rulue: A treasure? An item that will make me a master… A gift from the goddess! My prayer has been answered! There is indeed an old, magic tower to the west. Alright! I'll get it! That treasure!

Rulue: Listen, Goddess… I, Rulue, shall do my best! Keep an eye on me!

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Arle: Huh? The tower west of here? Yeah, I know it, the Witch's Tower, the door is sealed and no one has ever been inside.

Rulue: Sealed… so how do I get inside?

Arle: Hmm, I don't have the answer… but maybe Leviathan knows!

Rulue: Leviathan? I've never heard of them.

Arle: He's a dragon that's been around since the beginning of the world, allegedly! He lives deep within the forest north of here. Since he's lived that long, he probably knows about the tower. Why not head up there and ask him?

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Wow, did I cut off the post here? Oops.

Here's part 2!

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The easiest game to play and get into is the SNES Hanamaru Dai Youchienji, which has a translation patch!! Solid game, biggest criticism for it is the backtracking and knowing where to go. It's the one I started with! :)

The PC Engine version of Madou Monogatari I (which is my pfp) is also a solid choice, but it's a bit hard and has a pacifism system that's mandatory to fight the final boss.

The MSX2 version of the trilogy is great and available on Switch with built in save states, but you may need a guide since there's no translation…

The PC98 version of the trilogy DOES have a translation, it's amazing. However it's very gory and there is mild epilepsy shenanigans for the spells Arle can cast. It's also hard.

The GameGear versions of 1 and 2 are also solid picks with translation patches, but keep in mind they are super padded out since they're solo ports, so this can be a massive turn off compared to MSX2 and PC98 being brief.

GameGear version of 3… is a no. Gameplay-wise it's fine, but it's peak "bad Japanese jokes" with the introduction of Choppun, overcomplicating a simple story, and ripping apart some of the world building in the original version.

Can't really recommend the Mega Drive version of Madou I either because of the inputs for spells that can cause a hand cramp. Unless you like fighting games and are used to it, of course!

I finished the story of "Fia and the Wondrous Academy"! I like the design of the final boss. :)

Now, I'd like to play an original Madou Game... Which one do you all recommend? Should I just start with Madou 1-2-3, and if so, which variant of 1 should I start off with?