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The game can be downloaded on the [[http://soyasushi.vnovel.com/completed-projects-2/dear-mariko Official Site]].[[https://coren.itch.io/dear-mariko here]]. It was created by ''Creator/SoyasushiProductions''.
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** [[spoiler:Also, the protagonist doesn't have the key to the bedroom and has to look for the spare key, because that's not "her" bedroom.]]
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* NeverMyFault: [[spoiler:In the True Ending, the protagonist blames Mariko for being the reason why Darien ran away. She doesn't acknowledge that she's the one who drove Darien away. Although it may be because she's so insane that she honestly believes that she and Darien are in a relationship and Mariko is intervering.]]
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* [[spoiler:TheBadGuyWins]][[spoiler:TheBadGuyWins]]: In the [[spoiler:True]] ending.
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* PetTheDog: The end of the Normal ending, [[spoiler:if the protagonist leaves the house after reading the letter]], is one for the stalker (although it only makes sense after watching the True ending). [[spoiler:The {{Yandere}} protagonist leaves the house without any more fuss after learning that Darien thinks of her as a stalker and is deeply afraid of her. It's implied she gives up on him afterwards]].
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* WalkingSpoiler: [[spoiler:The protagonist.]]
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* [[spoiler:TheEndingChangesEverything]]
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* DualWielding: [[spoiler:Shinku uses two kitchen knives.]]
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** [[spoiler:One major clue was that upon reading Darien's letter, she said 'So that's what you really think of me'. While it appears at first that it is 'Mariko' being touched by Darien's love, it is actually the protagonist realizing that Darien thinks of her as a stalker.]]
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** [[spoiler:One major clue was that upon reading Darien's letter, she said 'So that's what you really think of me'.feel'. While it appears at first that it is 'Mariko' being touched by Darien's love, it is actually the protagonist realizing that Darien thinks of her as a stalker.]]
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** [[spoiler:One major clue was that upon reading Darien's letter, she said 'So that's what you really think of me'. While it appears at first that it is 'Mariko' being touched by Darien's love, it is actually the protagonist realizing that Darien is thinks of her as a stalker.]]
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** [[spoiler:One major clue was that upon reading Darien's letter, she said 'So that's what you really think of me'. While it appears at first that it is 'Mariko' being touched by Darien's love, it is actually the protagonist realizing that Darien is thinks of her as a stalker.]]
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* MeaningfulName: The stalker's name is Shinku, which is Japanese for "crimson". [[SarcasmMode I wonder]] [[{{Yandere}} why]]...
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* MoodWhiplash: What seems like a sad love story turns into horror.
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* WordOfGod: [[spoiler:The protagonist's name is apparently "Shinku", which is also the name of the track that plays in the True Ending.]]
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-> ''“Mariko, I love you. ''
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* AdultFear: The idea that your significant other is being stalked by an insane person is disturbing on its own.
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** [[spoiler:For instance, she comments in distaste several things around the house, claiming that Darien also dislikes them, which strongly hints that the only one who likes them is Mariko. She also complained about Mariko's bed smelling strange, because of her hatred for her.]]
** [[spoiler:One major clue was that upon reading Darien's letter, she said 'So that's what you really think of me'. While it appears at first that it is 'Mariko' being touched by Darien's love, it is actually the protagonist realizing that Darien is thinks of her as a stalker.]]
** [[spoiler:One major clue was that upon reading Darien's letter, she said 'So that's what you really think of me'. While it appears at first that it is 'Mariko' being touched by Darien's love, it is actually the protagonist realizing that Darien is thinks of her as a stalker.]]
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* GoldenEnding: The Normal Ending with the protagonist leaving the house. Considering the True End, this the best ending of the game.
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* GoldenEnding: The [[spoiler:The Normal Ending with the protagonist leaving the house. Considering the True End, this the best ending of the game.]]
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* MurderTheHypotenuse: What Darien was afraid his stalker would do to Mariko if he stayed with her. [[spoiler:In the True Ending, the protagonist successfully kills Mariko.]]
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* SuddenlyVoiced: [[spoiler:"[[WhamLink Oyasuminasai, Mariko-chan]]."]]
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* SuddenlyVoiced: [[spoiler:"[[WhamLink Oyasuminasai, Mariko-chan]]."]]
** [[spoiler:Mariko's cries are also voiced.]]
** [[spoiler:Mariko's cries are also voiced.]]
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* GoldenEnding: The Normal Ending with the protagonist leaving the house. Considering the True End, this the best ending of the game.
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* SlasherSmile: [[spoiler:The protagonist wears one before stabbing Mariko the second time.]]
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* BerserkerTears: [[spoiler:Mariko breaks down after reading Darien's letter.]]
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: [[spoiler:Some of the things that the protagonist says should clue the player in that she's not Mariko.]]
* GoldenEnding: The Normal Ending with the protagonist leaving the house.
* HeroAntagonist: [[spoiler:Mariko.]]
* GoldenEnding: The Normal Ending with the protagonist leaving the house.
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* SanitySlippage: [[spoiler:Implied with Mariko.]]
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There are 3 different endings for you to explore: the True Ending, Normal Ending and Bad Ending. Different requirements have to be met and actions taken to achieve all of the endings. It is difficult to mention tropes without spoiling the twist in the True Ending, so be warned before reading beyond this point.
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There are 3 different endings for you to explore: the [[MultipleEndings True Ending, Normal Ending and Bad Ending.Ending]]. Different requirements have to be met and actions taken to achieve all of the endings. It is difficult to mention tropes without spoiling the twist in the True Ending, so be warned before reading beyond this point.
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Into the game, you will be able to control the main heroine, going around the house and examine every item, which all filled with memory about her beloved one - Darien. Upon going into the bedroom, she will find the letter that Darien left before disappearing from the house. That's when the feel strike you and things start going down - fast.
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Into the game, you will be are able to control the main heroine, going heroine around the house and have her examine every item, which all the items filled with memory about memories of her beloved one - Darien. Upon going into the bedroom, she will find the letter that Darien left before disappearing from the house. That's when the feel strike you realise something is wrong and things start going down - fast.
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* TwistEndingTwistEnding/[[spoiler:CruelTwistEnding]]
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The game can be downloaded on the [[http://soyasushi.vnovel.com/completed-projects-2/dear-mariko Official Site]].
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The game can be downloaded on the [[http://soyasushi.vnovel.com/completed-projects-2/dear-mariko Official Site]]. It was created by ''Creator/SoyasushiProductions''.
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[[caption-width-right:291:[[spoiler:[[WhamLine Goodnight, Mariko]].]]]]
-> ''“Mariko, I love you.
-> ''But I can’t do this anymore.''
-> ''It’s not your fault,''
-> ''and there was nothing you could’ve done for me.''
-> ''There’s nothing you could’ve done about ‘her’.”''
Dear Mariko is a short, simple game about a girl who comes home to find a goodbye letter from the one she loves.
Into the game, you will be able to control the main heroine, going around the house and examine every item, which all filled with memory about her beloved one - Darien. Upon going into the bedroom, she will find the letter that Darien left before disappearing from the house. That's when the feel strike you and things start going down - fast.
There are 3 different endings for you to explore: the True Ending, Normal Ending and Bad Ending. Different requirements have to be met and actions taken to achieve all of the endings. It is difficult to mention tropes without spoiling the twist in the True Ending, so be warned before reading beyond this point.
The game can be downloaded on the [[http://soyasushi.vnovel.com/completed-projects-2/dear-mariko Official Site]].
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!! This game provides examples of:
* AxCrazy: [[spoiler:The protagonist.]]
* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: You have green eyes, and the intruder has red.
* INeverSaidItWasPoison: A BreakingTheFourthWall edition. [[spoiler:She never said her name was Mariko...]]
* InnocentCohabitation. Darien and Mariko live together, but have separate beds. Subverted in that they are in a relationship, though.
* KnifeNut: [[spoiler:Both the protagonist and Mariko.]]
* RedEyesTakeWarning: The intruder has bright crimson eyes. [[spoiler:Subverted.]]
* [[spoiler:VillainProtagonist]]
* WordOfGod: [[spoiler:The protagonist's name is apparently "Shinku", which is also the name of the track that plays in the True Ending.]]
* WhamLine: [[spoiler:"Goodnight, Mariko. And welcome home."]]
* {{Yandere}}: The stalker who is after Darien. [[spoiler:Who turns out to be the protagonist herself. Mariko also shows signs of being Yandere, though hers appears more to be the psychological trauma of being threatened consistently.]]
[[caption-width-right:291:[[spoiler:[[WhamLine Goodnight, Mariko]].]]]]
-> ''“Mariko, I love you.
-> ''But I can’t do this anymore.''
-> ''It’s not your fault,''
-> ''and there was nothing you could’ve done for me.''
-> ''There’s nothing you could’ve done about ‘her’.”''
Dear Mariko is a short, simple game about a girl who comes home to find a goodbye letter from the one she loves.
Into the game, you will be able to control the main heroine, going around the house and examine every item, which all filled with memory about her beloved one - Darien. Upon going into the bedroom, she will find the letter that Darien left before disappearing from the house. That's when the feel strike you and things start going down - fast.
There are 3 different endings for you to explore: the True Ending, Normal Ending and Bad Ending. Different requirements have to be met and actions taken to achieve all of the endings. It is difficult to mention tropes without spoiling the twist in the True Ending, so be warned before reading beyond this point.
The game can be downloaded on the [[http://soyasushi.vnovel.com/completed-projects-2/dear-mariko Official Site]].
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!! This game provides examples of:
* AxCrazy: [[spoiler:The protagonist.]]
* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: You have green eyes, and the intruder has red.
* INeverSaidItWasPoison: A BreakingTheFourthWall edition. [[spoiler:She never said her name was Mariko...]]
* InnocentCohabitation. Darien and Mariko live together, but have separate beds. Subverted in that they are in a relationship, though.
* KnifeNut: [[spoiler:Both the protagonist and Mariko.]]
* RedEyesTakeWarning: The intruder has bright crimson eyes. [[spoiler:Subverted.]]
* [[spoiler:VillainProtagonist]]
* WordOfGod: [[spoiler:The protagonist's name is apparently "Shinku", which is also the name of the track that plays in the True Ending.]]
* WhamLine: [[spoiler:"Goodnight, Mariko. And welcome home."]]
* {{Yandere}}: The stalker who is after Darien. [[spoiler:Who turns out to be the protagonist herself. Mariko also shows signs of being Yandere, though hers appears more to be the psychological trauma of being threatened consistently.]]
