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This walkthrough will go over every route and ending of Birushana, feel free to follow the entire walkthrough or just use it to complete all the alternative endings.
Recommended route order suggestion was: Noritsune Taira -> Shungen -> Benkei Musashibo -> Yoritomo Minamoto -> Tomomori Taira.
Along the way there will be prompts like Safe file 1, this means that you will have to create a safe file so you can go back to it later for an alternative ending.
Noritsune Taira
Noritsune is the nephew of the leader of the Heike clan. He has often lived in the shadows of his more popular cousins and fought hard to be recognized by his family. Upon meeting Shanao, all he wants to do is beat her in a fight. This also becomes their main arc in the story.
Chapter 1
- You really wish to restore the Genji?
- I have no choice. I have to accept…
Chapter 2
- As a Genji, I must talk with him
- I don’t fear the Heike
- Great, thanks
- Our priority is to capture Benkei
- We’re stronger together
- You don’t need to apologise
- I can’t allow this to happen
Chapter 3
- What happend to the Heike?
- I have to make up my mind…
- I’m just surprised
Chapter 4
- I’m not sure, even now
Chapter 5
(No choices)
Chapter 6
- Is it really worth it?
Chapter 7
- Look just forget it
Safe file 1
- I want you to live
Chapter 8
- Can’t say I’m surprised
Chapter 9
- Sorry to have kept you waiting
Chapter 10
- You can’t say things like that
Chapter 11
- What is it, Noritsune
Chapter 12
(No choices)
< — Happy Ending –>
Load Safe file 1
- I don’t know myself
Chapter 8
- He really has returned
Chapter 9
- You’ve become a true warrior…
Chapter 10
- I don’t know…
Chapter 11
- This isn’t like you…
Chapter 12
(No choices)
< — Tragic Love Ending –>
Bad Ending 1
*In the main menu go to the Flowchart
Select Noritsune Ch 9-1
Love: LOW
Strength: HIGH
Knowledge: HIGH
Kindness: HIGH
- You’ve become a true warrior…
< — Bad Ending 1 –>
Bad Ending 2
*In the main menu go to the Flowchart
Select Noritsune Ch 11-1
Love: LOW
Strength: HIGH
Knowledge: LOW
Kindness: LOW
- What is it, Noritsune?
< — Bad Ending 2 –>
Shungen
He and Shanao have been with each other their entire lives. They were sent to Kurama around the same time and were raised there. He is very protective over Shanao and in other routes, it can be a bit overbearing. But in Shungen’s route, he can be endearing at times, he allows Shanao to figure out her feelings and lets her feel them.
Chapter 1
- Silently watch the Samurai
- There’s got to be a way out of this…
Chapter 2
- As a Genji, I must talk with him
- I don’t fear the Heike
- I feel the same way about you, Shungen!
- I don’t care about my mother
- We’re stronger together
- I’m just glad to know she’s alright
- What good is there in being Genji?
Chapter 3
- Thank you…
- I hope it’s a fate I can bear
- Would you… Hold my hand?
Chapter 4
- You haven’t changed a bit
Chapter 5
- I feel so relieved
Chapter 6
- You should be more confident, Shungen
Chapter 7
- It’s so embarrassing…
- Bit my lip
Chapter 8
Safe file 1
- You were right, I’ve been careless
Chapter 9
- I’ll keep his heart next to mine
- I’m happy about it
Chapter 10
- I can’t wait either
Chapter 11
- What’s going on?
Chapter 12
- It’s you who’s kind
< — Happy Ending –>
Load Safe file 1
- There was nothing I could do
Chapter 9
- I’ll do my best
- I just wanted everyone to know
Chapter 10
- Maybe not as excited as you…
Chapter 11
- Are you okay?
Chapter 12
- You really think so?
< — Tragic Love Ending –>
Bad Ending 1
*In the main menu go to the Flowchart
Select Shungen Ch 7-2
Love: LOW
Strength: HIGH
Knowledge: HIGH
Kindness: HIGH
< — Bad Ending 1 –>
Bad Ending 2
*In the main menu go to the Flowchart
Select Shungen Ch 11-1
Love: LOW
Strength: LOW
Knowledge: LOW
Kindness: LOW
< — Bad Ending 2 –>
Benkei Musashibo
He was a monk at Mount Hiei ever since he was abandoned by his parents. When the story of Shanao starts he has been expelled from being a monk, due to an incident with a couple of Heike soldiers. As a result, he decided to steal all the swords of the Heike. His storyline starts when Shanao beats him in a fight.
Chapter 1
- Silently watch the samurai
- Why wait let’s finish this now
Chapter 2
- Just what do you mean by that?
- I don’t want a war with the Heike
- I feel the same way about you, Shungen
- I’m sorry… but I have to go see her…
- Still, I must bear this name
Safe file 1
- I’m nobody
- If you want to know for sure, fight me
Chapter 3
- Having a vassal is too much for me
Safe file 2
- I can’t cause trouble for Kurama
- I’m not sure I can believe that
Chapter 4
- You… Don’t look like you slept a wink
- You must have been very lonely…
Chapter 5
(No choices)
Chapter 6
- I wish I had a heart as big as yours
Chapter 7
- I have to strive to gain his trust
Safe file 3
- I had a feeling you’d say that
Chapter 8
- Can you make it, Benkei?
Chapter 9
- I need Benkei to support me
Chapter 10
- You didn’t have to do it alone
Chapter 11
- I’ll be fine as long as you’re with me
Chapter 12
- As my vassal or…
< — Happy Ending –>
Load Safe file 3
- That’s nice of you to say
Chapter 8
- I’m sorry, Benkei
Chapter 9
- I want Benkei to scold me
Chapter 10
- I want to know the truth
Chapter 11
- If we’re together, we can’t lose
Chapter 12
- Of course, I want you there with me
< — Tragic Love Ending –>
Bad Ending 1
Safe file 1
- I’m nobody!
< — Bad Ending 1 –>
Bad Ending 2
Safe file 2
- Married to someone in the Heike clan…
< — Bad Ending 2 –>
Bad Ending 3
*In the main menu go to the Flowchart
Select Benkei Ch 9-1
Love: LOW
Strength: HIGH
Knowledge: HIGH
Kindness: HIGH
- I want Benkei to scold me
< — Bad Ending 3 –>
Bad Ending 4
*In the main menu go to the Flowchart
Select Benkei Ch 11-1
Love: LOW
Strength: LOW
Knowledge: LOW
Kindness: LOW
- If we’re together, we can’t lose
< — Bad Ending 4 –>
Yoritomo Minamoto
He is the youngest son of Yoshitomo Minamoto. During the Heiji rebellion, his father and older brothers were killed, and he was forced to live his life in exile. Yoritomo is very cold and difficult to read at the start of the story. He also comes across as intimidating. His one goal in life is to restore the Genji clan. But further is the route we find out not everything is as it appears to be.
Chapter 1
- Silently watch the Samurai
- There’s got to be a way out of this…
Chapter 2
- Just what do you mean by that?
- I don’t fear the Heike
- I feel the same way about you, Shungen!
- I’m sorry… but I have to go see her…
- Guess I’ll have to fight to find out
- If you want to know for sure, fight me!
Chapter 3
- I don’t think I beat you…
- I can’t cause trouble for Kurama
- Well, I don’t believe in fate
Chapter 4
- This is no joke
- How difficult it must have been…
- I have to stay calm…
Chapter 5
(No choices)
Chapter 6
- I’m ready to fight for my brother
- Don’t move
Chapter 7
Safe file 1
- I’m terrified of myself
Chapter 8
- I’m terribly sorry
Chapter 9
- That’s why you came after me?
Chapter 10
- It must’ve been terrible for you
Chapter 11
- Put my hand on my chest
Chapter 12
(No Choices)
< — Happy Ending –>
Load Safe file 1
- I’m terrified of myself
Chapter 8
- I’m terribly sorry
Chapter 9
- That’s why you came after me?
Chapter 10
- It must’ve been terrible for you
Chapter 11
- Put my hand on my chest
Chapter 12
(No choices)
< — Tragic Love Ending –>
Bad Ending 1
*In the main menu go to the Flowchart
Select Yoritomo Ch 9-1
Love: LOW
Strength: HIGH
Knowledge: LOW
Kindness: LOW
- You…you remembered that?
< — Bad Ending 1 –>
Bad Ending 2
*In the main menu go to the Flowchart
Select Yoritomo Ch 10-1
Love: LOW
Strength: LOW
Knowledge: LOW
Kindness: LOW
- I couldn’t do that…
< — Bad Ending 2 –>
Tomomori Taira
He is the eldest son of the head of the Heike family. He and his younger brother Shigehira are always looking for fun ways to pass the time, mostly by drinking and being entertained by women. At a first glance he does not seem very skilled in battle, but every time in battle he proves himself to be a great warrior and is also known as the Wise general. This is the reason his father, Kiyomori, trusts him the most for advice.
Chapter 1
- Tell me more about this plan…
- There’s got to be a way out of this…
Chapter 2
- Just what do you mean by that?
- But the Heike aren’t afraid of me!
- Great, thanks
- I don’t care about my mother
- Let’s split up
- Guess I’ll have to fight to find out
- I am who I am!
- Shut your mouth!
Chapter 3
- You should think more seriously…
- I can’t cause trouble for Kurama
- Well, I don’t believe in fate
Chapter 4
- I’ll face him down
- Don’t worry about it
Chapter 5
(No choices)
Chapter 6
- Is Tomomori himself trapped by fate…?
Chapter 7
- I never would have expected this…
Chapter 8
- I glared back at him…
Chapter 9
- I’ve known him forever!
Chapter 10
(No choices)
Chapter 11
(No choices)
Chapter 12
(No choices)
< — Happy Ending –>
Tragic Love Ending
*In the main menu go to the Flowchart
Select Tomomori Ch 12-1
Love: LOW
Strength: LOW
Knowledge: LOW
Kindness: LOW
< — Tragic Love Ending –>
Bad Ending 1
*In the main menu go to the Flowchart
Select Tomomori Ch 3-1
Love: HIGH
Strength: HIGH
Knowledge: HIGH
Kindness: HIGH
< — Bad Ending 1 –>
Bad Ending 2
*In the main menu go to the Flowchart
Select Tomomori Ch 11-1
Love: LOW
Strength: HIGH
Knowledge: LOW
Kindness: LOW
< — Bad Ending 2 –>