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When you give Sakura a present, she will give you a different reaction depending on how much she likes it. There are two possible reactions for each "tier" of present (apart from "Hates"), and which of the two reactions you receive is random. Each line is a separate response.
Loves
I-I've been looking everywhere for this! How did you know!? You're quite a mysterious man, Makoto...
A-Are you sure I can have something so valuable...? Makoto, I...! ... S-Since we've already talked so much, it's okay to talk a little more, right...?
Likes
I'll accept it with gratitude... I'll never forget this, Makoto.
I never imagined a boy would want to give me anything... I'm a little embarrassed, but also very happy.
OK
You're giving this...to me? I see. That's very nice of you...
You didn't need to go to all this trouble for me...
Dislikes
Don't waste time on unnecessary things. All that matters is finding ways to make yourself stronger!
Sorry, but I'm not interested in that kind of thing...
Hates
Giving me something like this... How did you think I was going to react? I didn't think you were the kind of guy who took things like this lightly, but...
Skills Granted[]
Becoming close to Sakura will grant Makoto the following skills, which will aid him in Class Trials:
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Breathing Technique
Focus Gauge recovers more quickly. Effective during Nonstop Debate, Hangman's Gambit, and Bullet Time Battle.
4 SP
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Tranquility
Completely steadies your aim Effective during Nonstop Debate and Hangman's Gambit.
Depending on which Free Time segment during the main story you choose to initiate a Free Time Event with Sakura, you will receive a different piece of introductory dialogue.
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Hello. Did you need something?
Hmm... Should I talk to Sakura for a while?
I just got done exercising. Now would be a good time for a break. Would you like to get something to drink and talk for a bit?
Sakura and I sat down for tea and a calm, relaxing conversation...
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Makoto, I...
Actually, never mind. So, what did you want?
Hmm... Should I talk to Sakura for a while?
You know, Makoto... You seem a little thin, for a man. How about I help you bulk up a bit?
Sakura subjected me to a harsh, borderline cruel training session...
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I don't like this atmosphere...
Hmm... Should I talk to Sakura for a while?
Are you saying you're ready for another lesson? Very well. Prepare youself, and come with me.
Sakura put me through a tough but rewarding training session. I can feel myself getting stronger...
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I can almost feel the wind on my face...
Hmm... Should I talk to Sakura for a while?
I admire the almost greedy approach you take toward growing stronger. Now I'd like to begin training you in my family's secret techniques...
Sakura introduced me to her family's secrets... I feel like I've gotten a lot stronger...
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Sorry, but I don't have any progress to report. I haven't found a way out, I haven't solved any of the mysteries of this school...
Hmm... Should I talk to Sakura for a while?
I just got done exercising. Now would be a good time for a break. Would you like to get something to drink and talk for a bit?
Sakura and I sat down for tea and a calm, relaxing conversation...
The following introductions come from Free Time segments where you cannot initiate a Free Time Event with Sakura for plot-related reasons, but she will still briefly interact with you. Despite this, Introduction 4 will sometimes appear in the pool of possible introductions when initiating Free Time Events with Sakura while playing School Mode. In this case, a Free Time Event will follow afterwards, even though one does not follow in the main game.
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How do we get out of here? There's got to be an exit somewhere...
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It's you...
Is it okay if we talk more tomorrow? Right now... I need to rest.
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... I'm not in the best condition to talk right now. Can we do it tomorrow...?
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I'm not sure I’m ready to open up just yet... Maybe if you create the right opportunity...
Hmm... Should I talk to Sakura for a while?
Even if I don't feel like talking...? You'll still stand by me?
I still don't understand you, Makoto...
Without saying a word, I stood by Sakura...
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I appreciate the thought, but I'd like to be alone right now. I need time to myself. I need to think... Although that's one skill I haven’t developed too much...
Free Time Event Dialogue & Option Guide[]
Full dialogue from Sakura's Free Time Events:
Introduction[]
???
I am Sakura Ogami.
Oh jeez, I almost asked her if she was a guy...
The day I say something like that out loud is the day I get turned into a human meatball...
But now I remeber. She competed in a martial arts tournament in America and won, despite being a girl. She's theUltimate Martial Artist. She's fought in over 400 matches, and never lost a single one. That thread also said a bit more about her... Some call herOgre; some even think she's the closest known relative to the primates-the famed missing link.
"Any incoming Hope's Peak students who are reading this, let me warn you right now... If you value your life, avoid her at all costs." Standing in front of her now, I don't think they were exaggerating about that...
Hey, you.
Huh? Y-Yes!?
I snapped to attention without even realizing it. Then she started to poke and prod at my body...
Um...what are you...?
Muscular quality and quantity is right around that of an extremely ordinary high school student...
Hmph. What a shame. You're not at all fit to act as my training partner.
I'm not sure that's such a shame for me...
Free Time Event 1 (Page 2)[]
Spend some time with Sakura
My post-training break is the most relaxing time of my day. The sensation of your muscles cooling down after heating up during a workout is the only true reward. No matter how many times I experience it, I never get tired of it.
Do you exercise every morning, Sakura?
Unless there are errands that I absolutely can't get out of, yes, I always do my training. If I don't, I feel restless for the rest of the day.
But I'm amazed you can do it every single day. Doesn't it get tough?
I can't say I've ever seen it as tough. It's all so that I can get stronger, after all... And I have to keep on getting stronger, because my destiny is to fight.
Your destiny...is to fight?
From the day I was born, I've been fighting. Heaven sent me to live as its champion.
That's one heck of a legend...
My father was my master, and my every waking moment was spent with him learning to fight. As a child, I sparred with boxing champions and hit the mat with wrestling gold medalists. I was no match for them when I first began, of course... But before long, *they* were no match for *me*.
Y-You mean...you actually started beating people like that?
I'd say my specialty is solid stand-up that transitions into grappling and a strong ground game. Essentially, it's a complete approach. Anything else just wouldn't make sense. You can only become the best by reaching the top of each discipline, then fusing them all together.
Stand-up fighting, grappling, and a strong ground game... That could only be...
Well, that encompasses so many things, even defining it is difficult. My focus does incorporate jujutsu, but it's also more centered on direct combat.
Mixed martial arts
You're basically a mixed martial arts fighter, right?
That's right. It's the most effective real-world fighting style, which is why I chose it. I don't want to just be the best in competitions. I want to be the strongest human on Earth.
I wouldn't bet against you, that's for sure. But aren't you already the best?
No, not yet. There's still someone I have to surpass...
Really...?
Until I can beat him, I'll never become the strongest...
You mean there's someone out there stronger than you?
... Maybe I'll tell you about it another time, if the opportunity presents itself.
Sakura didn't make a sound as she left. I honestly can't believe there's someone out there stronger than Sakura. Even if they're real...can they really be human?
I headed back to my room for a little while.
Sakura's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her. Your maximum number of Skill Points has increased!
Free Time Event 2 (Page 3)[]
Spend some time with Sakura
I suppose I don't mind talking with you a little more.
Really? Then...can I ask you something?
What is it?
It's about what we were talking about before. You said there's someone out there stronger than you?
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Can I ask...is it a guy, or a girl?
It's a man.
The man that Sakura has to surpass... Maybe she's talking about her own teacher...? Which would mean...
You
Is it... you?
Your enemy is yourself... That's not an uncommon mindset. But I've already exceeded such petty barriers.
The fact that she can say that with a straight face shows how far beyond normal she is...
Your grandpa
Were you talking about...your grandpa?
No...
Oh, I thought you said your grandpa was your teacher. I guess I was mistaken...
Your dad
You were talking about...your dad?
... The family dojo has been passed down from generation to generation for the past three centuries.
Three centuries...? That's one heck of a history...
I was born into my family as an only daughter. Male or female doesn't matter. It's my duty to protect our legacy. And because I am a woman, I must be even stronger than if I were a man.
Some would say that a woman is incapable of becoming the strongest human alive. I want to prove them wrong. Which is why I subjected myself to such feverish training under my father's instruction. Surpassing my father was certainly important to me.
But that was just a matter of time.
What do you mean...?
I was 14 years old when I first beat my father in a sparring match. After that, I never lost to my father again.
Wait, then...!
Yes. I have already surpassed my father.
I don't believe it...
I'm not sure I did the right thing. My father also had the desire to become the strongest human alive. But I can't look back. I can only move forward and try to claim that title for myself. That is my destiny. Well, that's all for now. That was enjoyable. Goodbye.
Without another word, Sakura left me standing there alone. Wait, hold on... I never did find out who could possibly be stronger than her... Did she avoid talking about it on purpose...?
After we were done, I decided to head back to my room for a while...
Sakura's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her. You just unlocked the skill Breathing Technique!
Free Time Event 3 (Page 4)[]
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You know, Makoto... There's something that's been concerning me.
What...?
The school has all kinds of exercise equipment, which is great... ...but it still doesn't offer everything I need to complete my training. I feel like I'm getting weaker by the day...
Am I supposed to just accept that? Accept my atrophy? I...I can't do it... If something doesn't change, I'll...I'll...!
I-It's okay, Sakura! Just hang in there! I know how impatient you must feel, but you can't rush these things...!
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But when you say it doesn't have everything you need to complete your training...what do you mean?
Well, I can't say I'm a huge fan of modern training techniques, which rely mainly on machinery. That's good for building muscle mass, but that doesn't necessarily translate to actual strength. More muscle is better, of course, but you also need to know how to use it. And if you're not used to it, pushing your muscles too hard can lead to injury. There are even some world-class wrestlers who only build muscle by climbing ropes and things like that.
In mixed martial arts, speed, agility, and endurance are all necessary parts of total body coordination. If that's your goal, you can't just focus on one aspect of your training. For example, kipping pull-ups[1] can train one area, while power training equipment works multiple areas.
...Are you listening?
Huh? Oh, yeah! Yes, absolutely! Got it!
Weight-free training is an option, sure, but power training is a much greater challenge. I've had my own training method ever since I was a little child.
For example, I'd take an old tire and hit it with everything I had. ...Are you still listening?
Y-Yeah, totally!
So, what did I say? What did I use to hit that tire I mentioned?
What!? Are you sure you said it!?
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This silence is deafening. I don't wanna think about what Sakura might do if I don't answer... What did she use to hit her tire when she was training...? I have to answer!
Your fist
You hit it with, y'know...your fist.
So you *weren't* listening... Didn't I say I prefer power training which exercises the entire body?
N-No, I WAS listening! S-Something that uses your entire body, right...?
A sword
You cut it up with a sword! Wait, no...that's beyond just martial arts.
You're wise not to speak...
What!? D-Did you read my mind or something!? It's Sakura, so... Y-You're talking about a full-body workout, right?
A hammer
I think I heard stories about people using giant hammers for training like that...
Exactly so. I've been doing that since childhood. It's extremely good for your core. But that kind of thing is impossible here...
And I can feel myself growing weaker...
You have to endure it! Enduring this kind of thing is part of being strong, isn't it!?
...Hm?
...I think?
... For now, I should just focus on training my mind...
Hmm...You've taught me something today, Makoto. The importance of endurance...
W-Well, I mean...I wouldn't call that teaching, per se.
Sorry for making you listen to me complain... But I feel better now. I can handle this... I'm glad I talked to you. I'll find a way to repay the favor...
Sakura left, moving quickly for her size. So...I guess I helped her? That's good... I'm glad to see she's starting to trust me a little more.
After we were done, I decided to head back to my room for a while...
Sakura's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her. Your maximum number of Skill Points has increased!
Free Time Event 4 (Page 5)[]
Spend some time with Sakura
Hmm... I suppose I can share this with you.
Huh? Share what?
The story of the man who is stronger than even me.
What...?
I've never told anyone about this before...but I think I can tell you.
Wow...so there's someone out there even stronger than you?
The truth is...I have a lifelong rival. He only fights in underground tournaments, which is why nobody knows about him. But he is truly the strongest man on the planet. I've face him in battle after battle...and lost every time.
H-He's that strong...?
These days, fighting has become its own science, in a way. People studied it, it evolved, and eventually it was established as a formal sport. The idea of being invincible disappeared. Whoever develops the next great technique becomes the best.
But even in this modern era, he never used that kind of scientific approach... His only teacher...is real combat. He laughs in the face of combat sports. No one can come close to him... Martial arts relies on a certain amount of luck. A lucky punch, a missed step, can decide who wins. But none of that matters to him. He never loses. There's no strategy that can beat him. Many have studied him. All have lost.
Is this guy really human...?
His name...is Kenshiro. As he described it to me, he inherited what he called the ancient assassination art[2]...
Assassination art... He sounds super dangerous...
And the story doesn't end there... Will you hear what I have to say, and not laugh?
L-Laugh...? Why would I laugh...?
Just looking at your face... ...I can tell you'll laugh!
...Huh?
Please, give me some more time. I need to gather my thoughts...
B-But...!
Please, try to understand. Even I... I too have the heart of a woman...
She refused to say any more, and left me standing there. The heart of a woman...?
Feeling generally confused, I went back to my room.
Sakura's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her. You just unlocked the skill Tranquility!
Free Time Event 5 (Page 6)[]
Spend some time with Sakura
So, have you decided?
Decided what...?
Decided not to laugh at my story.
Oh, you're talking about Kenshiro? I mean...I honestly don't know what there is to laugh at...
Then join me in my room, and I will continue my story. Just the two of us...
Huh? Just the two of us, in her room?
Sakura practically dragged me to her room...
Sakura's room is...pretty much exactly how I would've imagined it. But hanging out in a girl's room, just us... Gettin' kinda nervous! And it being Sakura makes me nervous for a whole other reason...
N-No! I definitely didn't! I mean, it's pretty surprising and all, but... You made the choice to tell me this story... So of course I'm not going to laugh. I would never...!
... I'm ashamed of myself. I underestimated you.
I beg your forgiveness, Makoto.
N-No, that's totally not necessary...
I just...didn't want to be laughed at. Can you imagine? A girl like me, using the word love?
And being shy about saying it is even more girly, right? I creep myself out, to be honest...
But you *are* a girl. You're allowed to have a feminine side.
But my goal is to become the strongest warrior on the planet.
Maybe, but you don't have to be "manly" to find that kind of strength.
Gh...!
Huh? Are you okay?
Y-Yes, I just... You made me remember something. Kenshiro once said something very similar... I'd forgotten about that...
But there's no point to recalling his words now. I really am a girl... Still dragging his words with me like a chain around my neck...
Huh? What do you mean...? He might already be gone. Right now, Kenshiro is...
He's fighting.
O-Oh! Jeez, I thought you were gonna say-
He's fighting an illness.
...Huh?
When they found out, they said he only had six months to live. But six months has come and gone, and he's still fighting... That's just how he is. He would never let a disease beat him. He has to get better... He's the strongest human alive. I admit that - no, I *believe* that.
S-Sakura...
I visited him once. He'd lost so much weight. He looked like an entirely different person. But do you know what he said? He told me that now I was the strongest human alive. That I had taken his title. He said he's return someday to get the title back. He said I'd better not let anyone else take it.
He didn't need to say that last part. I'll never give up that title, not until he gets better. And when that day comes... I will defeat Kenshiro and earn that title for real. And that's why I have to get stronger...
I had no idea...
That's my biggest reason for becoming the strongest human alive. I'm sorry for wasting your time with such a longwinded story...
I'm...not even sure why I told you. I think that somehow...you remind me of him.
Huh? Me?
Well, in certain ways. Your build is obviously different, but you both have a strong core.
Strong core...? N-No, I...
You don't have to be modest. I know strength when I see it. Okay?
O-Okay...
I feel like I've come to understand Sakura so much better... I think maybe we've finally becomefriendsin the truest sense of the word.
We talked for a little while longer, then I went back to my room.
Sakura's Report Card has been updated based on your experience with her. Your maximum number of Skill Points has increased!
Individual report card trophies were removed in this re-release.
Mr. Know-It-All
Filled in every page of every character's Report Card
Trivia[]
↑M Kipping pull-ups are a CrossFit exercise technique in which a person does pull-ups on a suspended bar by swinging their body.
↑Kenshiro's motif contains many references to the character of the same name from the series Fist of the North Star. In the series, Kenshirō uses the technique Hokuto Shinken, an ancient Chinese martial art developed to perform assassinations. Hokuto Shinken produces a series of phantom hands around the user, which is present in Danganronpa Kenshiro's character illustration.
↑Sakura's Report Card trophy "Lovesport" is a reference to the 1988 cult martial arts movie Bloodsport starring Jean Claude Van Damme.
