Post-clear choice · Ending 1

How to Unlock “Kiss Him Instead”

“Kiss him instead” does not appear on a fresh save. You must complete Ending 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 first. Then start a new run and return to the relationship branch.

Requirement not met

Locked on your current progress

Complete any one of Endings 2–6.

Hidden option

Why is “Kiss him instead” missing?

The option stays hidden until your save has unlocked at least one other ending. Completing Ending 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 is enough.

Fresh save

Kiss option hidden

Complete

Any Ending 2–6

New run

Kiss option available

Fastest way to unlock the kiss option

Ending 6 is only the fastest option; it is not a required first ending.

Run 1

  1. 1. WILL YOU SHUT UP?!
  2. 2. Get mad
  3. 3. Ending 6

Run 2

  1. 1. Good morning!
  2. 2. I like you too!
  3. 3. Kiss him instead

How to reach “Kiss him instead”

  1. 01Start a new run
  2. 02Good morning!
  3. 03I like you too!
  4. 04Kiss him instead

If the option still does not appear, confirm that you completed another ending on the same save.

What does “Kiss him instead” do?

It opens the post-clear romance route.

Does this choice matter?

Yes. This is a critical route choice.

Unlike dialogue-only choices later in the game, it changes the route and is required for Ending 1.

Does Master? affect Ending 1?

No. Master? and Don't call me that... only change how Jester addresses you. They do not change the ending.

Frequently asked questions

Why can’t I see Kiss him instead?

Complete any Ending 2–6, start a new run, and return to the relationship branch.

Which ending do I need before the kiss option appears?

Any of Endings 2–6 works.

What is the fastest way to unlock it?

Ending 6 is the shortest first clear.

Does Kiss him instead lead to Ending 1?

Yes. It opens the route required for Ending 1.

Does Master? change the romance ending?

No. The final form-of-address choice only changes dialogue.

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