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Developers |
BeXide |
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Publishers |
FowardWorks Corporation (Japan) PiG Publishing (Worldwide) |
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Engine |
Unity |
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Release date |
October 1st 2019 (Japan) July 9th, 2020 (Worldwide) |
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Server Closure Date |
April 12th, 2021 (Worldwide) May 10th, 2021 (Japan) |
Toro and Friends: Onsen Town (トロとパズル, Toro to Puzzle) is a Match-3 Puzzle mobile game developed by BeXide and published by ForwardWorks (the mobile division of Sony Interactive Entertainment) for Android and iOS.
It was first released in 2019 in Japan for the Doko Demo Issyo series' 20th anniversary, then later released worldwide in English, Chinese, and Korean in 2020 which was published by PiG Corporation (under license from Sony).
The game's service ran until 2021. After the closure of the Japanese servers, an offline mode was added to the game and all story episodes were made available and removing all of the pay to win features.
Gameplay[]
Toro and Friends: Onsen Town is a fairly simple Match-3 Puzzle game featuring a fruity theme. To play the game, fruit must be cleared by matching three of the same fruit. In every puzzle there is a specific amount of items that must be removed from the game play area to beat the puzzle, such as a specific fruit or certain obstacles before the amount of turns run out.
To help in this task are a variety of Booster items that can help clear fruit and obstacles more easily. Boosters can be obtained by clearing a certain amount of fruit in a specific pattern or they can be added to the start of the puzzle by using one from the players cache of Boosters or by watching an advertisement.
Hindering progress are a selection of obstacles that usually must be removed to help clear a puzzle, such as crates that can be destroyed by clearing fruit next to them, or safety rails that must be destroyed with explosive Booster items, and gimmicks that can change how a puzzle must be beaten.
While the stages are all individually designed, the fruit placement is mostly random, so there is an element of luck in beating the puzzles. Turns can be extended infinitely by either spending coins or by watching advertisements.
Occasionally, some puzzles will have a Sub-Goal that require a certain amount of fruit or obstacles cleared to obtain. When obtained, they will reward the player with various boons such as Boosters or filling some of the Rainbow Gauge. Many times they can be cleared multiple times for additional rewards. Sometimes it may reward with required items such as Ducks.
Upon completion of puzzles, the player earns Stars and coins in regards to the difficulty of the puzzle. There are three puzzle difficulties: normal, hard and gruesome, which reward 50 coins and one Star, 100 coins and one Star, and 100 coins and two Stars, respectively.
Additional coins can be earned; after the puzzle is beaten, all the Boosters left on the board will go off and depending on the fruit they collect, the player earns additional coins, and extra Boosters are added for each turn left on the puzzle.
Coins can be used to purchase special items from the item shop, purchase Hearts, or to extend turns when they run out. They can also be used to purchase clothing and furniture items during events. Stars are needed in order to view episodes and make progress in the story.
Pokepi and Amatsu-Sora[]
Between puzzles, the player can explore the setting of the game, Amatsu-Sora, and interact with the Pokepi. At first, Amtasu-Sora is abandoned and desolate, but as the player makes their way through the story the town is fixed and cleaned up alongside the Pokepi. By exploring Amatsu-Sora, the player can see various phrases and comments from the Pokepi that can be seen living in the town.
Interaction with the Pokepi is standard Doko Demo Issyo fare; they can be taught words, and they will use these words not only through conversation but also in story scenes. The Pokepi also ask the player questions, and they can be answered with a word input. Pokepi can also be dressed up in various costumes, although most of these are locked in limited time events. The player can also decorate their home, a room at the Amatsu-Sora Inn. Furniture items are obtained through story progress and the player can set them within their home.
In puzzles, the player can set one of five Pokepi as a partner. The Pokepi partners are:
- Toro Inoue
- Jun Mihara
- Ricky
- Pierre Yamamoto
- R. Suzuki
- Sora (Playable in Japanese Version Only)
At the beginning of the game, only Toro is available: the rest are unlocked throughout chapter 3 of the story. As a partner, the selected Pokepi is present in the corner of the screen, and occasionally emote or dance. They can be tapped for various additional emotes as well. After puzzles they talk to the player and can sometimes ask questions too. There are no special advantages to the particular Pokepi; setting them as a partner is up to personal preference. The partner Pokepi also delivers the daily Fortune Reading, a login bonus where the player can obtain a random booster and a few words from the particular partner Pokepi.
Plot[]
"One day, you receive a ticket for the famous "Amatsu-Sora Onsen Bus Tour". A mountain town by the sea blanketed in nature and bursting with delicious fruit. However, when you get there, you see the once glorious Onsen Town is no longer a lively place. The brightness and colour had all but gone. Shortly after, you run into Toro, the white cat still yearning to be a human and his new friend Sora, the cute feline face of Amatsu-Sora. Together, they ask you to help restore beauty and the happiness that once danced around streets and alleys."
-Synopsis from the English website
Opening:[]
Episode 1: Opening[]
Toro sends an invitation to the player.
The game opens with the player receiving a letter from Toro, saying that he while he went on a journey to become human, he is still a cat. He does hear, however, say that there is a hot spring in a town that will make him become human, and invites the player to come with him to the town. The town is named Amatsu-Sora, and it is described as a small town surrounded by nature and mountains, but it is a lonely town that lacks energy. But, it does have a small hot spring inn. The player and Toro then arrive to the town by bus, and the option is given to hit or pet Toro after he trips. After, that, Toro excitedly says that this could finally be the time that he becomes human, but he doesn't know where the hot spring is, so he asks the player to help them. He thanks the player, and they enter the town to find the town's gate in disrepair. They fix the gate, and then read the sign, which states that the town is looking for part-time fruit harvesters for a group of 2. Toro and the player accept the job, and Toro looks forward to learning more human language.
Picture diary text if the player says they have met Toro before:
"My first picture diary. [Player] came to Amatsu-Sora! I'm sure it's not a dream, but [Player] is the same kind of person as before. I'm going to work hard with them tomorrow."
Picture diary text if the player says they have not met Toro before:
"My first picture diary. I came to Amatsu-Sora. Nya. I met [Player] on the bus and he seemed like a kind person. I was worried about being alone, but I thought I could pick fruits with [Player]. La Nya♥"
Chapter 1: Nya-come to Amatsu-Sora![]
Episode 1: Welcome to Amatsu-Sora[]
Sora introduces himself.
After clearing the first puzzle, Toro thanks the player, and they go to first meet a cat at the tourist information center. The cat says it's been a long time since he's seen a customer, and he opens the information center, and introduces himself as Sora while welcoming the player and Toro. Sora then asks if the player fixed the sign at the entrance, and is thankful at the them for doing so, along with easily clearing the first fruit harvest. Sora then claims that the player and Toro are the saviors of the town, asking them to become the tourism ambassadors. Toro is very happy about this but doesn't understand why, and then asks if he can find a hot spring where he can become human here. Sora says he heard about one somewhere, but doesn't remember where, even if he's sure there's one somewhere. He then says that the player needs more stars to access more of the town, as proof to be a tourism ambassador. Sora then prepares a room, as he believes it is necessary for the tourism ambassadors, and asks the player to get 6 stars to prepare the room. Toro looks forward to it, and Sora is happy that the player and Toro are the first customers he's had in a long time. Toro then says that the town feels lonely, and Sora says he loves the town, but believes it doesn't have much energy anymore. Toro then asks the player to revitalize the town with him and the others, and here the player then can either hit or pet Toro and Sora. After petting Sora, he states that this is the first time that Sora is being pet by someone other than his owner. Toro pities him for it for it while Sora says to leave him alone, and he then asks the player and Toro to go to the tea shop, and says he feels lonely and needs help with it. Toro agrees, and says it's the first job him and the player have as tourism ambassadors.
Episode 2: First job as a tourism ambassador[]
Sora is happy at the arrival of a new customer.
Toro and the player arrive at the tea shop, as Toro calls it a date. Toro then finds Sora at the tea shop, and Toro and the player open it. Sora welcomes them to Amatsu Tea, as Sora works there as a part-timer while preparing it. Another human tourist then arrives, and Sora is happy that more people are arriving because the tourism ambassador stopped by. Sora says that if the revitalization effort keeps up, the number of tourists will increase. And if the number of tourists increases, then they will be able to get information about the hot springs where you can turn into a human. This excites Toro, but Sora tells him to leave it behind, as they can't make tea because the well is broken. So, the customer leaves, but the player agrees to go fix the well with Toro and Sora.
Episode 3: Let's repair the well[]
Sora thanks the player for the well repair.
Toro asks where the well is, and the player tells him that it's at the town's entrance. So, Toro and the player head over there and repair the well. After the well is fixed, Sora arrives, and congratulates the player and Toro, saying that he'll treat them to a delicious drink using the well's water. He tells Toro and the player to follow him, as he wants them to drink under the blue sky instead of inside the restaurant.
Episode 4: A taste of memories?[]
Sora says there are lots of precious memories of his owner throughout the town.
Sora and Toro arrive at a famous Amatsu-Sora food stall, but find that it is dirty because it hasn't been used for a while. So, the player and them clean it up, and Sora says that they have a feast as thanks. The player is then asked what they want to order, and they can say what they want here. So, Sora says that he has made Amatsu-Sora's famous blue [player's choice of word], as Toro comments that it's the same color as Sora's body. Sora ponders this for a second, with Toro asking him what is wrong. He then says that he drank the blue drink with his owner a long time ago, with his owner saying that same thing to him, and that this food stall is full of memories because of that. He questions why he forgot that, but Toro then says that the delicious nature of the drink brought back his memories. Sora then says that he thinks that there are a lot of precious memories with his owner in town then. He then says that there's only 2 stars left until the check-in at the Soraya Inn, and tells the player and Toro to wait a little longer. Toro then wonders if it's okay to bring nothing when renting a room.
Toro's picture diary text:
"I drank blue [player word] mixed with fruits from the sky with Sora. This is a famous food stall in Amatsu-Sora. I'm sure this is the taste of memories."
Episode 5: Let's prepare a souvenir[]
Toro and Sora at the souvenir shop.
Toro walks over to the inn, disappointed that he still has to wait a bit longer to rent a room. He says to the player that you need to prepare a souvenir before renting a room, and the player is then given the option to ask what a souvenir is, or to say they don't need a souvenir. If the player asks what a souvenir is, Toro says that it is something that he saw on TV, like a golden pastry or golden chocolate parfait. Toro then goes to the souvenir shop, and repairs it with the player while Sora is there. Toro apologizes, but Sora is glad because it's been a while since he's had a customer there. Toro questions this and asks if it's another one of his part time jobs, and Sora says that the store is called Amatsu Folk Crafts. He then recommends a kokeshi (doll) based on a player's taught word. Toro says that while he wants it, he actually wants a souvenir instead for the rented room. Sora recommends food instead, as he says that he likes jajangmyeon (noodles in black bean sauce) and recommends it as a souvenir. Toro says that it isn't really a souvenir for Sora, though. Sora then says that it's time to get the room ready, and Toro obliges.
Episode 6: Welcome to Ryokan Soraya[]
Toro and Sora arguing.
Toro and the player arrive at the closed inn, and they are greeted by Sora, who welcomes them and opens the inn. Toro questions if he has a part time job there as well, and Sora says that he is the signature cat of the Soraya Ryokan (ryokan means inn). Toro compliments him for this, and asks for a room there while giving him the jajangmyeon. Sora thanks him for being polite, as the food is delicious looking, and offers to show Toro around. They head inside the room, where Sora says that it has a hot spring and that the bathroom is shared. Toro thanks him, and tells the player that from then on, the room will be theirs, and thanks them for their continued support. After thinking for a bit, Sora then remembers that his owner was someone that loves to entertain quests. Toro asks him if she was a kind person, and Sora says that she was the kindest person in the world. Toro disagrees, and says that the player is the kindest person in the world. This angers Sora, who states again that his owner is the best in the world. Toro retaliates, saying that the player is the best in the world. Sora then starts angrily yelling at Toro, as Toro does so as well. But, they calm down and put that aside, and return outside. Toro thanks Sora, and asks when he can come into the room. Sora then tells him that he can come and go as he likes, as it is like home.
Toro's picture diary text:
"Sora, the signboard cat, told us about Amatsu-Sora. I'll do my best to be a tourism ambassador with [player]♥. If the room and the town become more lively, can we meet [player word]?
Episode 7: Toro's new room[]
Toro and Sora in the inn's room.
Toro and Sora are in the room, and Toro says that from then onwards, this is Toro and the player's room. Sora says that the room is filled with the memories of his owner, and says that it would be sad to leave it alone without using it. Toro then says that the room is spacious and feels good, though Sora is worried by the lack of furniture. Toro says that he says that this is because it's a new room, but Sora says that the room he knew had a lot more furniture in it, and he is saddened by it turning into such a lonely place. Sora then goes to go find a piece of furniture, and gives the player a piece of furniture. Toro thanks him, and tells the player to not worry if they don't have much furniture now, because he and Sora will add new furniture in order to make the room feel normal and lively again. Sora asks the player to do them a favor by getting more furniture, as it is lonely now. Toro then asks where Sora's owner is, as he wants to thank her. Sora doesn't remember where she is, and Toro wonders if she has went out somewhere. Sora says that Toro is right, as he says that she is going everywhere around town and helping people, as it's her favorite thing to do in the world. Toro then says that it's heart-pounding to know there's someone he loves, and says that he wants to be like the player, who also loves Toro. Sora says that's wrong, because in order to become a human, he'd recommend someone like his owner instead. Toro disagrees, and says that someone like the player would be better. Sora then yells his owner, and Toro in turn yells the player's name.
Toro's picture diary text:
"Ryokan Soraya's room is named [chosen room name]! I had a hard time choosing between [player word choice 1] no ma or [player word choice 2] no ma, but [player] decided for me. Nya!"
Chapter 2: Searching for a hot spring where you can become human[]
Episode 1: Wandering stray cat mya[]
Kuro thinks about becoming a Youtuber or a V-tuber.
A tired black cat arrives to the town through the bus stop, and goes to sleep on a bench. The player is then given an option to ask who they are, or to immediately know that it is Kuro. If the latter option is chosen, Kuro recognizes the player's voice from before, but think's it's a result of his drunkenness. He doesn't know where he is, as he recalls that he got drunk, got on a random bus, and doesn't remember anything after that. Kuro sees the player though, and runs over, saying that it has been a long time since he has last saw them. The player is then given the option to hit or pet them. If the latter is chosen, Kuro realizes that this is real, and says that it's a bit of a coincidence that they have met in a place like this. Giving the player a present, he then tells them to display it in their room if they like it. Kuro realizes, however, that he doesn't have enough money for the bus to go home, and doesn't know what to do. The player offers them a job harvesting fruit to make money, but Kuro declines, saying that he'll lose if he works. He's looking for an easier way to earn money, after all. So, he proposes that he wants to live off of the ad revenue of becoming a Youtuber or a V-tuber instead, and asks the player if they are interested in any Youtubers or V-tubers. The player can input a word here, and Kuro will say that they should follow the example of the player's favorite Youtuber or V-tuber. So, since it's a hot spring town, Kuro says that he's gonna go to a nice hot spring and do his best starting tomorrow. He says that he'll be around town, and he'll be happy to meet the player again.
Episode 2: Morning in Amatsu-Sora[]
Toro wants to make the town lively as a tourism ambassador.
Toro is sleeping in his room, and the player wishes them a good morning and wakes them up. Toro wishes the player a good morning as well, and is glad that he's not alone when he wakes up in the morning. Sora arrives as well, and goes to greet the player and Toro, and asks if they slept well. Toro replies that he has slept soundly, but Sora recalls that he hasn't even decided on a name for the room yet, as he remembers that his owner told him that the room ended with "no Ma". with him forgetting the first word. He decides that it would be best if the player decided the room name, and they are given a choice between two taught words. Toro and Sora are happy with the change in room name, but Sora says that they can change the room name later if they want. Toro and Sora then walk outside, as Toro says that he'll go about the town as the ambassador. Sora is looking forward to it, but tells him to be back in the room before dark.
Episode 3: What kind of town is Amatsu-Sora?[]
Sora brags about his owner again.
Toro and Sora are outside, and Toro is curious to learn more about what kind of town Amatsu-Sora is from Sora because he doesn't know much about it yet. Sora tells him that there a lot of places to go and sightseeing spots, but the best person in town is still his owner, as she's kind, beautiful, and smells good. Toro, slightly annoyed, asks him to tell him about the hot springs instead of people. Sora tells him that there are many around town, but he recommends the fruit hot springs. Toro is excited by this, as he thinks it looks delicious and makes him feel like he could become a human. Sora tells him that he should go to 2-Chrome street to get there, and Toro thanks him as he runs there. Once at the crossroads, Toro accidentally runs to 3-Chrome at first, but the player tells him that there's a guide sign, and repairs it. Toro thanks them, and wants to go explore 2-Chrome with the player.
Episode 4: Does the open-air bath make your heart flutter?[]
Toro meets Kuro at the hot spring.
Toro walks over to a hot spring near 2-Chrome, where he goes to take a closer look and finds Kuro there. Toro greets him, and Kuro says that it's an interesting coincidence that he's here in town too. He then says that he's a wandering Nora, and that he is both nowhere, yet everywhere. Toro tells the player that he thought Kuro had suddenly disappeared, as he is a lazy friend of Toro who loves drinking and gambling. But despite this, he says that Kuro is kind, and he is happy to see them again. Kuro then wonders if Toro had found that hot spring that turns him human, and Toro excitedly exclaims that the hot spring that Kuro is in might be the right one, and wants to join Kuro. The player is then given the option to ask if it's just a pond, or to go in with Toro and Kuro. If the latter is chosen, Toro enters the hot spring with Kuro from behind the signboard, and asks when this hot spring is gonna turn him human. Sora arrives outside the spring, and regretfully informs them that they are just in a pond, not a hot spring. Toro and Kuro are shocked by this, but Sora ignores them and tells the player to fix the signboard by the pond that was broken by a storm. He thanks the player after they fix it, and then says that nobody will accidentally enter the pond again. Toro and Kuro get out of the pond, and Toro is saddened that it wasn't a hot spring. Sora tells him not to worry, as he's sure that there's plenty more hot springs around town, as Toro replies that he'll do his best to find one.
Episode 5: Can you give me directions to Amatsu 2-Chrome?[]
A human tourist asks Toro for directions.
Toro arrives at the stairs leading to 2-Chrome, and the player tells them to go up the stairs. So, they go up the stairs and arrive at a road, where they meet a human tourist. The tourist asks Toro which way 2-Chrome is, and the player tells her to follow the signboard, which is unfortunately too dirty to read. So, Toro and player clean up the sign, and the player, Toro, and the tourist finally arrive at 2-Chrome. The tourist thanks Toro, and heads off. Toro says that he feels good after doing that, and wonders if there's a shop based on the player's word choice at the Amatsu Shopping District here. So, Toro thinks it's going to be fun, and tries to follow the tourist, only for the player to tell them to not follow people he doesn't know. Toro snaps to his senses, and says that it's dangerous to take a detour like that, as he won't become a human if he does. So, Toro says him and the player should continue to search for the fruit hot springs.
Episode 6: It's a river that flows through the town, nya.[]
Toro explains why he loves sushi.
Toro comes across a a dirty bridge, saying that the river is called "Ujagawa", meaning that "it is a river that runs through the entire town, and is the center of the sky". But, Toro feels sorry for the dirty bridge, so him and the player clean it up, as it's their duty as tourist ambassadors. Toro is happy that the bridge is clean, and goes to look into the water to see some fish. He says that the river is beautiful, the fish are delicious, and that fish taste like love. He then asks the player if they like sushi, which the player can say yes or no to. If the player says yes, Toro is delighted, and says that the reason he loves sushi is because he was raised by an old man who worked at Inoue Sushi. So, to Toro, sushi is the taste of love. Though, Toro says he also loves natto rolls and mantis shrimp, and ask the player if they want to name the bridge after a taught word, "Mantis Bridge", or "Natto Winding Bridge". When is option is chosen, Toro says that it's a delicious name, and wants to tell Sora later. Toro then comes to his senses once again, and remembers that he has to go look for the fruit hot springs, so he heads off.
Toro's picture diary text:
"We cleaned up the [bridge name choice] over the Ucha River to a shine with [player]. I hope many people who love sushi will some to see the sights."
Episode 7: What is a roadside station?[]
Sora explains what the roadside station is.
Toro arrives at a large building, and wonders what is going on there. Sora also arrives, and he explains while fixing the sign that it is the Roadside Station Amatsu-Sora, a tourist spot where people can buy fresh local produce and go to the rest areas and restaurants there. Toro comments that "Roadside Station" is an unusual name because there is no road, but Sora explains that it's called that because it's a station-like facility that combines a rest facility and a regional promotion facility. Toro is impressed by the level of detail in his wording, with Sora explaining that he learned it from his owner, who is kind, but also knows a lot. Sora also explains that the fruit harvested by Toro and the player is sold here, and thanks to them, the number of tourists is increasing little by little due to being popular with local celebrities. Toro is excited by the prospect of more fruit puzzles, but Sora says that he has to consult them about the roadside station.
Episode 8: Fruit town part 1[]
Toro is scared of the fruit mascot, fearing it will stalk him.
The consultation from Sora at the roadside station begins, as he'd like to discuss the signboard with Toro and the player. It's so dirty, that Toro can't tell what it says, so everyone cleans up the sign. Once cleaned, Sora says that it is of the mascot character of Amatsu-Sora, Furu-tsukun. Toro backs away, however, as he is scared by it and thinks that it's a fruit ghost that will stare at him through the closet cracks at night. The player then has the option to say that no such thing exists, or to say that it's horrible and does exist. If the latter is chosen, Toro gets even more scared, but Sora calms him down by saying he isn't scary, though he admits he was scared by it at first as well. But, his he says his owner told him it wasn't scary and petted him, which made him lose his fear. So, the player pets Toro as well, calming him. So, Sora returns to his consultation on Furu-tsukun, saying that he isn't very popular or well known, and wants to give him a name that will make him more popular. So, Toro tells him to think of a new name, and the player can choose between two names that are a combination of "Fruit" and a taught word. After a name is chosen, Sora congratulates the name and hopes that it will help to bring more tourists in. But suddenly, Kuro arrives, saying that he waited for a while.
Toro's picture diary text:
"The new character "Fruits [chosen mascot name]" is born again. A little bit scary, but you know what I mean..."
Episode 9: Fruit Town Part 2[]
Kuro asks where the Moe characters are.
At the roadside station with Toro and Sora, Kuro wonders where the local Moe anthropomorphic character is. Toro says there's no such thing, and Sora doesn't understand what he's saying. Kuro then asks the player if they know any Moe characters, and the player can teach a word here. After that, Kuro compliments the player for their character choice, and then runs off to go look for Moe characters. Toro then tells Sora to not worry about Kuro, as they go to display the fruits they had harvested in a display section. Afterwards, Sora congratulates the player, while Toro asks him if the town is famous for its fruits. Sora responds that thanks to the town's mysterious climate, fruits can be harvested all year round, but since the land is so small, the fruits must be picked by hand and no machines can be used. The number of people had also decreased recently, so Sora asks Toro to lend him a cat's hand, and is thankful for the player for helping as well. Toro thanks Sora, as Sora says that he looks forward to more harvests in the future. Toro then asks Sora if he grew up in the town, and Sora replies that come to think of it, he had never introduced himself properly, and wants to do so now.
Episode 10: Sora's self-introduction[]
Sora gives the player some questions to ask them.
At the roadside station, Sora once again welcomes Toro, as they now finally fully repair it. Sora thanks the player, as it's the first time in a long time that the station has been so bright. After Toro and the player say they they are welcome for that, Sora recalls that he promised to properly introduce himself. So, he re-introduces himself as Sora, and says that he was born in this town and raised by his owner, and asks the player if there's anything he wants to ask him. A few options appear for the player, the first being "End of self-introduction", "Who is your owner?", "What is your dream?", and "What is your favorite food?". When asked about who his owner is, Sora says that she's been with him since he was born, and says that being patted on the head by her is the best feeling in the world. When asked about his dream, Sora says that it is to make the town lively with tourists, and this is because his owner was always busy working for that purpose, as he thinks she's the hardest worker in the world. And finally, when asked about what his favorite food is, he says that he likes jajangmyeon and green apples, with the jajangmyeon that his owner makes being the most delicious in the world. After the player chooses for the introduction to end, Toro thanks Sora, and comments that Sora really loves his owner while chuckling. Sora asks for Toro's self-introduction, as Toro replies that it's his turn.
Episode 11: Toro's self-introduction[]
Toro gives the player some questions to ask them.
At the roadside station, Sora says that he more people to sightsee from the roadside station, so sightseeing signs are built. Toro is excited by this, as the liveliness reminds him of an amusement park. Sora says that's because it's been a long time since anyone visited, so the shop is very motivated. So, Toro then re-introduces himself as Toro, and says that he was raised by his grandfather. Afterwards, a few options appear for the player, which are the same as Sora's self-introduction. When asked about who his grandpa was, Toro says that when his mom and dad disappeared and he was all alone, the old man from Inoue Sushi gave him food, and the old man was good at making sushi. But one day, his grandfather disappeared, and he was all alone again. But, he says he then met the player, and he loves the player the most in the world. When asked about what his dream is, Toro says that it is to become human, as if he becomes human and makes a promise to get married, he won't be alone again. He then says that's why he will learn a lot of words and marry the player, the person he loves most in the world. And finally, when asked about what his favorite food is, Toro responds by saying that he likes natto rolls and mantis shrimp, but he likes all kinds of sushi as well. He then remembers the player's taught food words, saying that humans are amazing because they can magically make delicious food, as he say's that whatever food he eats with the player is the most delicious in the world. After the player chooses for the introduction to end, Sora thanks Toro, as he comments that Toro really loves the player while chuckling. Sora then says that he will support him so that he becomes a human quickly, as Toro replies that he will also support Sora so that the town can be revitalized. Sora then remembers that Toro is looking for the hot spring where he can become human, and tells him that the fruit hot spring is right down there. Toro, excitedly, exclaims that he is going to the fruit hot spring, where he will take a bath and become a human being.
Episode 12: Fruit Hot Spring Manpuku Part 1[]
Toro is worried because there's nothing on the hot spring's sign saying that it'll make him human.
Toro and Sora are at the roadside station, and Toro excitedly exclaims that he will become human in the hot springs. Sora is excited for him to come back and return to him as a human, as they both run off. This leads Toro to a sign saying "Fruit Hot Spring Manpuku", as he wonders what the effects of it are, as the sign warns not to go in if he has a lot of bruises, is sensitive to cold, has muscle pain, or hay fever. But, it says nothing about turning into a human. Despite this, Toro and the player enter the hot spring, as Toro enjoys the hot spring while eagerly waiting to become a human. Despite this, Toro is still a cat, as Toro says that if he doesn't count to 100 while submerged up to his belly button, then it may not work, and tells the player to look forward to the next story for him to become human.
Episode 13: Fruit Hot Spring Manpuku Part 2[]
Toro meets a mysterious woman.
Toro is in the fruit hot spring again, and he is disappointed that he has been fooled because he is still a cat. But, he doesn't mind, as the hot spring felt good and there's surely more hot springs around town that can make him a human, while stating that it's a human rule to put your hands on your hips and drink the player's taught drink quickly. So, he wants to go buy the player's taught drink, and heads off to the shop nearby. The shop is closed, so Toro and the player open it, while asking if anyone is there. Suddenly, a mysterious human woman appears, and welcomes Toro and the player at the shop, as she murmurs that she can't wait to see someone again. Toro asks the woman for the player's taught drink, but she says that she doesn't sell it. Toro then asks if they sell a drink that will make him a human, but she isn't selling that either. Toro sadly replies that it's a shame, but the woman does say that she heard of an old story in this town about a hot spring where cats became humans. Toro, reinvigorated, asks her to tell the story, but she is hesitant.
Episode 14: Fruit Hot Spring Manpuku Part 3[]
Toro wearing the woman's kimono gift.
Toro once again asks the woman to tell him the story, but she says that she doesn't know the details, though the town still has many old stories and place names derived from cats. So, she's sure there's a place in the town that can tell him the details of that old story. Toro says that he'll go to look more places, but the woman warns him that it's dangerous and tells him to go home. Toro is confused by this, as he wants to become a human as soon as possible, but the woman offers to give him a souvenir, and beckons him to come over. She gives Toro a kimono, which delights him, as he feels that he has become more human from it. The player then asks if she needs it, but the woman says that she doesn't need the kimono any more. She then tells Toro to head home, and he does.
Episode 15: Good night nya[]
Toro and Sora drifting off to sleep.
Toro returns home to his room, and says that it's a human rule to say "nya" in this specific room after all. Sora arrives soon after, and asks Toro about hot the fruit hot spring was. Toro happily replies that it was warm and nice, as there were more baths then he expected, such as those names after the player's word choices. Sora is pleased to hear this, but Toro is still disappointed that he was unable to become human. Sora reassures him, however, as he's sure that there's more hot springs around town where he could become human, which reminds Toro that he had heard that there was an old story about a hot spring where cats became humans. Sora, confused, says that he has never heard of the tale, but thinks that there may be clues around town. Toro agrees, but he thinks that it is getting late, so he's going to sleep and looking for it tomorrow. The player then wishes Toro and Sora good night, as the lights go out and they drift into slumber, with Toro murmuring that he wants to go to places on 2-Chrome he hadn't seen yet.
Toro's picture diary text:
"The warm fruit hot spring. I didn't become a human, but it felt good♥. Where is the "hot spring where cats become human"? Let's look for it again. Good night!"
Chapter 3: Jun, the wandering traveler[]
Episode 1: A traveler of love, Jundapyon.[]
(more coming soon!)
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Notes[]
- The game was made in the Unity Game Engine.
- It is the first Doko Demo Issyo game that is a Puzzle game.
External Links[]
- Torotopuzzle.com (Original Japanese Website) (Archived)
- Toro and Friends (English Website) (Archived)