Sound of Drop - fall into poison - (Shizuku no Oto)

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Sound of Drop - fall into poison -

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Aiueo Kompany
Steam

*Summary*

 Manten Aquarium---a secret place nestled in the city.
 Mayumi Nakanobe and Himeno Tamagawa
 investigate the urban legend whispered about back in middle school.
 How much of the urban legend was based in truth?

 Where water turns to blood, where the ghost of the dead curator swims---.

 Where Mayu may reunite with her missing young sister---.

 Where a trivial incident leads to strife between best friends---.

 Where a choice may choice is made to part ways---.

 Mayu and Himeno confront the aquarium's many tragedies.

 This summer, will you visit the aquarium too?

*Ending Guideline / Suggested Route-Ending Order*

 The game have a total of 31 endings (27 Bad Endings and 4 True Endings). After getting the first True Ending you will unlock a prologue, you need to see this new scene to unlock the choice that will lead to the final routes, all you need to do is to start a new game and it will play automatically. 
 The bad endings guide is inside the individual route walkthrough (some Bad Ends are important so I recommend seeing them), and the achievement section at the bottom of this guide.
 As a general rule, the color of the choice buttons tells you how your choice will affect the game:
 Blue background: The choice will have little effect after the current scene.
 Red background: The choice can lead to a Bad Ending.
 Choices of both types can affect which True Ending you receive, so check the ending you're aiming for to see which choices you need to make.
 The recommended route order is:

• -Himeno- --> -Princess of drops- --> -the limited ocean of life- --> -fall into poison-

 -Himeno- and -Princess of drops- are the same route with different epilogues, -the limited ocean of life- is the one with most revelations and -fall into poison- ASSUMES you played everything, it will also finish the plot (so basically you have to play all routes for a full understanding of the story). This is the most optimal route order for full enjoyment of the story (I also recommend getting the Bad Ends first for optimization sake). It is advised to save before making any choice. I left notes inside the spoiler boxes in-case you follow my recommended order.

 

*Route-Ending Guideline*

 

-Himeno-

Spoiler

1).........
2).........
3)I think we'll pass.
4)I can't take it.
5)Going back is dangerous... I can't do anything by stopping here... I have to press on.
Bad End:Into the Silent Abyss 

Spoiler

5)I feel worried about Himeno all of a sudden. I'll go back.

6)No... I can't think of anything...
Bad End:My Form

Spoiler

6)I have no choice but to run straight through! 

7)Hiyoshi-san.
8)Please wait, I'll go.
Bad End:Decapitation One 

Spoiler

8)Please, Hiyoshi-san.

9)We should get a better look.

Bad End:Decapitation Two 

Spoiler

9)At any rate, let's head inside.

10)Call out frantically.

Bad End:The Tragedy of Helplessness

Spoiler

10)Shake off his right hand.

Bad End:Misguided

Spoiler

10)Call out frantically.
11)Even so, call his name.
12)Kanji. OR Shinji.

11)Kick about frantically.
12)I'll try and read a little more. 
13)Look for a way out of the aquarium.
Bad End:Is That... Love?

Spoiler

13)Stay with her like this.

14)Go back using a new route.
Bad End:Irrational

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14)Go back the way I came.

15)I have to save her.

Bad End:A Neck Smashed by Teeth

Spoiler

15)I have to hurry along.

16)I wonder if I can move the machines with a computer.

Bad End:Melting

Spoiler

16)There's a fire extinguisher.

Bad End:Chains of Dissent

Spoiler

16)At any rate, I have to get her away from the orca.

17)Use its sense of hearing.
Bad End:Earth-Shattering

Spoiler

17)Use its sense of pain. OR Use its sense of smell.

18)Come with me.
19)I have to save Mari.*
20)No, I should stop.
Bad End:The Future of the Reckless

Spoiler

20)OK, I'll try it.

21)You're mean!
22)It's Hiyoshi-san.
23)Run straight through.
Bad End:The Madness that Follows Indecision

Spoiler

23)Go around.

24)Move on.
Bad End:A Coward's End

Spoiler

24)Go back.

25)Stop her.
26)... Wait
Bad End:A Blessed Form One

Spoiler

26)Take Mari's Hand.

27)No, this isn't right.
Bad End:A Blessed Form Two

Spoiler

27)Okay, I'll go.

28)The reference room.
29)The storeroom.
30)The director's office.
31)Stick around.
Bad End:Amongst the Gears One

Spoiler

31)Leave the room.

32)About Mari...?
33)Reach on top of the desk.
Bad End:Amongst the Gears Two

Spoiler

33)Reach out for the bookshelf.

Bad End:Amongst the Gears Three

Spoiler

33)Reach for the door.

34)Head for the Deep-sea Fish booth.
Bad End:Where Salvation Lies

Spoiler

34)Return to Himeno's side.

35)Pretty...
36)Take the hand.
Bad End:Deep Mystery

Spoiler

36)Push away the hand.

37)Pull Mari back.
38)I... have no doubts.
Bad End:True Feelings

Spoiler

38)Maybe I... really hate Himeno too.

NOTE: This choice is important, so save here.

 

-Princess of Drops-

Spoiler

Load a save file (specifically choice 19).
1)I'm fine, really.
2)I think it was... what you'd call hitting on someone.
3)No way.
4)I'll endure it.
5)Going back is dangerous... I can't do anything by stopping here... I have to press on.
6)No... I can't think of anything...
7)Hiyoshi-san.
8)Please wait, I'll go.
9)We should get a better look.
10)Call out frantically.
11)Kick about frantically.
12)I'll keep going. 
13)Look for a way out of the aquarium.
14)Go back using a new route.
15)I have to save her.
16)I wonder if I can move the machines with a computer.
17)Use its sense of hearing.
18)Let's go together.
19)I have to save Himeno.*
20)No, I should stop.
21)... I got it.
22)It's Kenji-san.
23)Run straight through.
24)Move on.
25)Observe the situation.
26)... Wait
27)No, this isn't right.
28)The reference room.
29)The storeroom.
30)The director's office.
31)Stick around.
32)The director's accident...?
33)Reach for my pocket.
34)Head for the Deep-sea Fish booth.
35)It's a light...
36)Take the hand.
37)Pull Mari back.
38)I... have no doubts.

NOTE: This choice is important, so save here.

 

-The Limited ocean of life-

 Only available after beating -Himeno- and/or -Princess of Drops-.

Spoiler

NOTE: You'll have to start a new game!
1)...I'm not.
2)Was it... hitting on someone?
3)...That's fine.
4)I'll endure it.
5)Going back is dangerous... I can't do anything by stopping here... I have to press on.
6)No... I can't think of anything...
7)Hiyoshi-san.
8)Please wait, I'll go.
9)We should get a better look.
10)Call out frantically.
11)Even so, call his name.
12)Kenji.
13)I'll try and read a little more. 
14)Look for a way out of the aquarium.
15)Go back the way I came.
16)I have to save her.
17)I wonder if I can move the machines with a computer.
18)Use its sense of hearing.
19)Come with me.
20)I have to save Himeno.
21)No, I should stop.
22)... I got it.
23)It's Kenji-san.
24)Run straight through.
25)Move on.
26)Stop her.
27)That's because... I thought it best.
28)Go with Kenji-san.*
29)Pull Mari close and protect her.
Bad End:The Final Stage of Destiny

Spoiler

29)Push Mari away and run.

30)Go save Mari.
Bad End:Forever Cloudy One

Spoiler

30)Go save Mari.
31)Go save Mari.

31)Save Sayo.
Bad End:Forever Cloudy Two

Spoiler

30)Save Sayo.
31)Save Sayo.

 

NOTE: This choice is important, so save here.

 

-fall into poison-

Spoiler

Load a save file (specifically choice 28).
1)...I'm not.
2)Was it... hitting on someone?
3)...That's fine.
4)I'll endure it.
5)Going back is dangerous... I can't do anything by stopping here... I have to press on.
6)No... I can't think of anything...
7)Hiyoshi-san.
8)Please wait, I'll go.
9)We should get a better look.
10)Call out frantically.
11)Even so, call his name.
12)Kenji.
13)I'll try and read a little more. 
14)Look for a way out of the aquarium.
15)Go back using a new route.
16)I have to save her.
7)I wonder if I can move the machines with a computer.
18)Use its sense of hearing.
19)Let's go together.
20)I have to save Mari.
21)No, I should stop.
22)You're mean!
23)It's Hiyoshi-san.
24)Run straight through.
25)Move on.
26)Observe the situation.
27)P-Please think nothing of it!
28)I'll stay here with her.*
29)As a sister, I can't leave this as is.*
30)If that's what you really want, Mari, I'll--*
Bad End:The Marionette Won't Laugh
 

Spoiler

29)Of course that's no good.
30)Thank you for everything up to now. And from here on--

NOTE 1: This choice is important, so save here.
NOTE 2: This choice is important, so save here.
NOTE 3: The game will pretend to give you Bad Ending 27 "The Marionette Won't Laugh". Don't reload or close the game, clicking to continue from the Bad Ending screen. (This grants Bad Ending 27 if you don't already have it.)

 

*Achievements*

 If you followed this guide, you should have got the majority of the story related trophies, but, since there are some trophies that require some specific conditions to be fulfilled, here's a guide:
NOTE: Some trophies are story related and you'll automatically get it if you go for all routes+endings.

Spoiler

Yellow
Completed 50% of the Bad Endings

Welcome to Manten Aquarium
You've started the game
NOTE: Aka Start a new game.

 
Traces of the girl
Try standing still from time to time
NOTE:Aka Open the Ending List.

 
To the depths
You've followed the tracks of the mysterious girl
NOTE: Aka Finish the first part of the game (about up to where the first bad ending choice is).

 
The limited ocean of the life
You've finally reached the truth of the aquarium
NOTE: Aka finish route 3.

 
Something I want to confirm
Overlooking things is forbidden
NOTE: Aka Open the message log while in-game.

 
Scenes that remain in your heart
Each of those moments are a part of your journey......
NOTE: Aka Hide the message window while in a game. ("Graphic" button. Default "H")

 
Red
Completed 75% of the Bad Endings

 
Princess of drop
You have finally returned to happier days
NOTE: Aka finish route 2.

 
Not yet
You've gathered 25% of the CGs

 
Memories
Seek out one of the gems
NOTE: Aka Open the CG Gallery.

 
Just a little more...
You've gathered 75% of the CGs

 
I can't take it anymore!
Sometimes you feel like you want to throw in the towel
NOTE: Aka Press Alt+F4 while on a Bad Ending screen. (You don't have to click exit, the achievement will pop as the confirmation window appears.)

 
Himeno
You've finally gained a strong friendship
NOTE: Aka finish route 1.

 
Halfway there!
You've gathered 50% of the CGs

 
Fall into poison
You now understand the poison anyone can possess
NOTE: Aka finish route 4.

 
Complete!
You've completed all of the CG scenes!

 
Blue
Completed 25% of the Bad Endings

 
Black
Completed all Bad Endings

 
All Clear
You've seen the entire story
NOTE: Aka complete everything.

 
A strong faith
Within the girl is born a strong faith in him
NOTE: Aka choose this set of specific choices:

Spoiler

1)...I'm not.
2)Was it... hitting on someone?
3)...That's fine.
4)I'll endure it.
5)Going back is dangerous... I can't do anything by stopping here... I have to press on.
6)No... I can't think of anything...
7)Hiyoshi-san.
8)Please wait, I'll go.
9)We should get a better look.
10)Call out frantically.
11)Even so, call his name.
12)Kenji.
13)I'll try and read a little more. 
14)Look for a way out of the aquarium.
15)Go back the way I came.
16)I have to save her.
17)I wonder if I can move the machines with a computer.
18)Use its sense of hearing.
19)Come with me.
20)I have to save Himeno.
21)No, I should stop.
22)... I got it.
23)It's Kenji-san.
24)Run straight through.
25)Move on.
26)Stop her.
27)That's because... I thought it best.
28)Go with Kenji-san.

 

 

*Attribution*

 This walkthrough is based on info attained on this Steam Guide by Jackkel Dragon, Exophase.com and my own experience with the visual novel.

Edited May 5, 2018 by Guest