Ritsuko Chikanari

Ritsuko Chikanari is the fifth rival and one of the female students who attended Akademi in 1980s Mode. Following the game's storyline, she was Ryoba's sixth rival.

Appearance[]

Ritsuko wears the default 1980s uniform, with black tights.

She has extremely pale skin, and shoulder-length, fluffy, layered dark blue hair, with straight bangs and curly sideburns. She has a large white bow on a white headband, which has a small heart in the middle of the bow, and has red eyes. She wears red nail polish.

Personality[]

“	Ritsuko is a snobby rich girl from one of Japan's wealthiest families. Her father is the founder and CEO of Chikanari Heavy Industries, which is known for supplying Saikou Corp with many of the materials needed for their electronic products. It's an 'open secret' that she has absolutely no intention whatsoever of getting a proper education at Akademi, and is only attending the school in order to attain the prestigious title of being an Akademi graduate. She spends her days sunbathing at the school pool instead of studying. Her 'I don't care what anyone thinks' attitude has earned her a degree of respect from her peers, and a small number of girls are now beginning to act exactly like her, sunbathing at the pool alongside her.	”
	— Description on Official Website.

“	A conceited girl from one of Japan's wealthiest families. Spends her days sunbathing at the school pool instead of studying.	”
	— Description in Ryoba's notebook.

Among the personas that are currently implemented, Ritsuko is Lovestruck. If she witnesses a murder, she will run to Senpai and inform him that Ryoba is the murderer, causing an automatic Game Over.

Ritsuko will become a Loner on subsequent weeks if she is eliminated peacefully.

She is also very demanding and does whatever she wants. Even if the Pool Sign is at the pool, she will ignore it and comment on why people would listen to the sign.

Introduction[]

In the introduction cutscene after the elimination of the fourth rival, Ritsuko's silhouette is shown as Ryoba mentions that someone new is in love with her Senpai.

“	Like an insect buzzing around a meal that was left unattended... Another pest has begun to orbit around my Senpai. The latest girl comes from one of Japan's wealthiest families. She looks down on anyone with less money than her... Which, of course, means that she looks down on nearly everyone. I can tell that she doesn't see my Senpai as an equal... It would be more accurate to say that she wants to keep him as a "pet". I'd like to say that my Senpai has enough sense to avoid getting involved with her... But the promise of a cozy life in the lap of luxury might be too tempting for him. Just to make sure that he doesn't make the wrong decision... I'll have to remove the option from his life altogether. It looks like the only reason she enrolled in Akademi was for the prestige... She has no intention of studying at all. She spends all day sunbathing at the pool. You know... Every year... A lot of unfortunate accidents happen around pools... It would be such a shame if she fell asleep and drowned...	”
	— Ryoba's monologue about Ritsuko.

Task[]

Main article: Tasks

"Ritsuko Chikanari is incapable of respecting anyone who lacks an abundance of wealth. In order to earn her respect, you must project the appearance of an extremely wealthy young woman by giving her $1,000."

The player has to have at least $500 already in order to access Ritsuko's task.

Routine[]

At 7:05 AM, Ritsuko enters the school grounds and heads to her locker to change her outdoor shoes to her indoor shoes. At 7:10 AM, she drops off her bag by her desk at Classroom 2-2, She walks to the Shower Room and changes into her swimsuit, and then heads to the Pool area to sunbathe at 7:15 AM. At 8:00 AM, she walks into Classroom 2-2 and sits at her desk. She starts her morning classes at 8:30 AM, and leaves the classroom at 1:00 PM.

Ritsuko having lunch (New Update) — Ritsuko having lunch in the Student Council Room.

During lunchtime, she goes to the Student Council Room to have her lunch alongside Fuyumi, Chizuru, and Itsumi, She walks back to class again at 1:30 PM. At 3:30 PM, she participates in cleaning time, cleaning Classroom 2-2. At 4:00 PM, she heads to back to the pool to continue sunbathing until 5:15 PM, where she changes back to her uniform, then to her locker to change to her outdoor shoes and leaves at 5:30 PM.

During Week 6, she follows the same routine, but during cleaning time, she cleans the Indoor Cafeteria.

Relationships[]

Jokichi Yudasei[]

Main Article: Jokichi Yudasei

In the fifth week of 1980s mode, Ritsuko 'befriends' Jokichi and develops feelings for him. Canonically however, she is killed before she could confess.

Okimoto Furukawa[]

Main Article: Okimoto Furukawa

Ritsuko's suitor is Okimoto, and Ryoba can matchmake her with him.

Her parents[]

Ritsuko admires both of her parents and thinks of both of them as hard workers because of her belief that rich people are better than normal people.

Her death caused the relationship of her parents between Saikou Corp to be greatly strained, but because their companies both completely rely on one another, they could not afford to become enemies over her death. Thus, her parents cared more for their company than their own daughter dying.^[2]

Topics[]

The conversational topics that Ritsuko thinks towards are as follows:

Positive	Negative

Art Gossip Socializing Family Money	Cooking Occult Justice Violence School

Canon Elimination[]

This section contains spoilers. You have been warned!

Ritsuko's canon elimination is Drowning.

The player do this all on Monday. Acquire Sleeping Pills by buying Sleeping Pills from the Convience Store or pickpocket the medicine locker in the medical room (Don't let the nurse notice you).
In the morning, go to the room underneath of the swimming pool, behind the place the Moeko started her fires. Grab the "Pools Closed" sign and place it at the top of the steps of the swimming pool. Just go to the top and press "4". Then go to Ritsuko's bag at her desk ( Class 2-2 ) and put the Pills in her Bento.
After school, go to the pool and wait for Ritsuko. After she lays down, Ryoba can then push her into the pool.

Alternate elimination :

The player is given access to S+ rank as long as she is drowned, regardless of whether or not she is drowned while sunbathing or not.

Option 1 : Use rat poison to poison her bento. At lunchtime, drown her in the bathroom near classroom.
Option 2 : The player should leave a note in Ritsuko's locker about the "Evil Photographer" in the Locker Room. The player should select the "near the foutain" as the location in the note. When she come, drown her.

Trivia[]

Her canon elimination is by drowning.
- This is done by adding sedatives to her bento at lunchtime, waiting until she has fallen asleep while sunbathing and pushing her chair into the pool.
- However, the player is given access to S+ rank as long as she is drowned, regardless of whether or not she is drowned while sunbathing or not.
Her name, Ritsuko (律子), means "law child".
- Her family name, "Chikanari", means "near/early" (chika, 近) and "to attain" (naru/nari, 成).
Her favorite hobby is skiing because she believes that only rich people can afford it.^[2]
She believes rich people are better than normal people because they work harder, so she admires both of her parents and thinks of both of them as hard workers.^[2]
She cannot see another human being as an "equal" unless they come from a wealthy family. So, the other rich girls at school are the only girls that Ritsuko sees as worth talking to, though, it doesn't mean she sees them as "friends."^[2]
She prefers to eat food that she associates with "being rich". An example of this is that she has a belief that only rich people can afford to eat lobster, so she enjoys eating lobster. The taste doesn't matter to her; only the "prestige" of eating food that she believes is expensive.^[2]
- She won't accept anything that's inexpensive in her mouth, like a bag of chips.
Her favorite color is blue.^[2]
According to her diary, she once fell for a scam and gave away most of her parent's money to a con artist.
Ritsuko's canon elimination is the only elimination where the player is unable to dispose of her body as it cannot be retrieved once it enters the pool.
If she wasn't killed in the events of 1980s Mode, she would have become the president of her parent's company. But she would have let others run it for her. ^[3]
She is the only rich girl who can't be sold to the Yakuza. YandereDev states that the Yakuza are afraid of an organization that operates in Buraza Town. For that reason, the Yakuza doesn't want to ask for any harm to come to Ritsuko.^[4]
She is the only rival who doesn't ask Ryoba for her phone number nor tell her that she can't handle going to the insane asylum. This is because she looks down on her and thinks Ryoba should be doing the work for her.
Like Chigusa, she'll refuse to court while wearing a swimsuit.
As of the May 15th, 2023 build, she won't respond to any dropped weapons.

Quotes[]

“	...hmm? And what, pray tell, do YOU want? Ugh...please, don't speak to me - in fact, don't even breathe the same air as me - until you can bring at least $500 at school without batting an eye.	”
	— Trying to do her task if Ryoba doesn't have at least $500.

“	Ugh! How many times do i have to say it? I have absolutely no interest in associating with anyone who is not as...wait. Is that...money I smell? Sniff, sniff ...oh, my goodness! Unless my nose deceives me...you're carrying at least $500 with you! But...how can I really know that you're affluent enough to be worthy of my precious time? I hereby propose a challenge: Give me $1,000. Yes, that's right...hand it over. If you truly are rich, then parting with that sum of money will be of no consequence to you. Well, what do you say?	”
	— Ritsuko's task.

“	Oh? You accept? Very well, then! In that case, I shall wait with bated breath for you to accrue and deliver the henceforth agreed-upon sum of money, in cash. Toodle-loo! ...and don't keep me waiting.	”
	— Accepting her task.

“	Ha. I knew that you were merely pretending to be rich. Now, begone, peasant.	”
	— Declining her task.

“	Ah! Money! For me? Give it here! Ha ha ha ha ha! MONEY! ...friends? Yes, yes, we're friends now, and whatnot. ...now then, back to more important matters. Ahem...MONEY!	”
	— Completing her task.

“	Excuse me?! For future reference, you do NOT have permission to touch my belongings - EVER. ...but...I...do need some help... There's an abandoned insane asylum just outside of town. Spending a night there is a popular "test of courage." A simple test of courage should be easy for one such as myself, so...I decided to go to the asylum. But, well... In the asylum, I was confronted by a man with a knife. I ran from him, but I got cornered in a room with only one exit. He blocked the doorway and told me...to strip my clothing off. I was terrified of losing my life, so...I did as I was told. He didn't lay a hand on me...but he took out a camera and...took a bunch of pictures of me... Actually, he had a big duffle bag with him. At one point, I saw what was inside...a bunch of photographs of other girls. Ugh, I bet that creep is the one who started the rumor about the asylum being a good place for a "test of courage..." I wonder how many other girls have already been victimized in the same way that I was... Eventually, I saw an opportunity to escape, so I grabbed my clothes and ran away. I still have nightmares about it... Um?! Hello?! Excuse me?! Is there a brain in your head?! If the police catch him, they'll see those photos of me!! Clearly, the man wants to sell those photos. I should simply offer to buy them from him myself, but...well... A bunch of homeless people and drug addicts are squatting in the asylum right now. It's become a real dangerous place... Good! There's no reason why I should be risking my life out there. That's what people like YOU are for. Here, I'll give you my phone number so that you can call me when you're done. Well, don't just stand there - get moving!	”
	— Ritsuko and Ryoba's conversation.

“	This sign can't stop me, because I don't care.	”
	— Ritsuko ignoring the Pool Sign.

“	I can't believe anyone would let a stupid sign stop them from sunbathing...	”
	— Ritsuko sunbathing, even though the pool sign is up.

“	How weird. But, frankly, I don't care.	”
	— Ritsuko ignoring a dropped weapon.

“	I refuse to put something that inexpensive in my mouth!	”
	— Ritsuko refusing to accept any snacks offered by Ryoba.

“	Bad timing. As you can see, I'm in a swimsuit right now. Maybe later.	”
	— Ritsuko refusing to go to the court in a swimsuit.

“	Senpai! There is a matter I must discuss with you! My foolish chef made an extra meal this morning. What a blunder! I brought it to school so that you may have it. Here, take it now. Silence! This is world-class cuisine! You will take it! I insist! Ugh...fine. At 5:15 PM, meet me here, so you can praise the way it tasted. Would it kill you to sound a little more grateful? Hmph!	”
	— Ritsuko and Senpai's Monday morning conversation.

“	Senpai! I anticipate that the bento was to your liking?	”
	— Ritsuko asking how her bento was

“	As expected. Now, you may begin saying words of praise. No, you dolt! I'm not talking about the meal! I'm waiting for you to start praising me! Honestly...you should be overflowing with gratitude right now! Accompany me as I walk home, and praise my generosity along the way. Excellent. Then, let us be off! Posthaste!	”
	— Ritsuko reacting to Senpai liking her meal.

“	Hmm? Speak up! Express yourself clearly! What? No! Childish pranks are far beneath me! ...WHAT? Ew! That's disgusting! Ew, ew, ew! Perhaps...common folk simply have inferior stomachs...?...	”
	— Ritsuko reacting to Senpai disliking her meal.

“	Senpai! I trust that you have procured the book I requested? Excellent! It is good to know that you can be reliable. Sometimes. Most pleasing. I shall read it at lunchtime! I understand that this is a temporary rental and not a gift. I am unaccustomed to such things. When exactly should I return it? Understood. I will have to read it hastily, then...	”
	— Ritsuko and Senpai's Tuesday morning conversation.

“	It was quite intriguing! I rather enjoyed reading it! I will buy the nearest bookstore that carries it! No. I mean I'll just buy the nearest bookstore. Ugh, sometimes I forget how the less fortunate live their lives... Enough of that subject. Senpai! Walk me home. Now. Silence! I'll have none of that. We shall depart now.	”
	— Ritsuko and Senpai's Tuesday after school conversation if the book wasn't stolen.

“	Senpai! I have some good news! That book you lent me? It's gone now! I lost it! This means that I shall be buying you a new one! Rejoice! Did you not hear me? I said: I will buy you a new one! Huh...huh? Things that money...can't buy? But...but...Senpai! Wait!	”
	— Ritsuko and Senpai's Tuesday after school conversation if the book was stolen.

“	Senpai! I require your attention immediately! I have brought something to school that I wish to show you... ...however, there are too many eyes here. I would prefer to show you in private. There is nothing sketchy about it! Now, listen closely to my instructions. You will meet me on the school rooftop at lunchtime. Do not be late. Surely, you can keep a simple appointment, yes?	”
	— Ritsuko and Senpai's Wednesday morning conversation.

“	Senpai! Open this box! Open it now. I want to see your reaction!	”
	— Ritsuko giving Senpai her present.

“	Haha! Oh, the look on your face! It's absolutely priceless! Honestly, I just wanted to see how you would react to seeing all that cash! What?! No! Of course not! Give it back! You've stared at it long enough!	”
	— Ritsuko and Senpai's Wednesday conversation at lunch if the present wasn't sabotaged.

“	...hmm? Drat! I was hoping for a stronger reaction. ...not...interested?! But...how can that possibly be?! ...wh...what?! But...but, this stuff is what makes the world go around! ...well, I...hmph! HMPH, I say!	”
	— Ritsuko and Senpai's Wednesday conversation at lunch if the present was sabotaged.

“	Senpai! Clear your schedule. You are going to accompany me to see a film tonight. Silence! I won't tolerate any back-talk. Meet me here at 5:15 PM. Understood? Good. I will take my leave now. Be sure not too...(Yawn) ...ugh...how...uncouth of me...you did NOT see that, understood? Nap?! Like a lazy servant who is slacking on the job?! Are you serious?! Although...a nap at cleaning time may be beneficial... Perhaps I shall. After all, it's not like I'll oversleep or anything like that!	”
	— Ritsuko and Senpai's Thursday morning conversation.

“	Senpai! I'm glad you're capable of keeping an appointment. Yes! Now put one foot in front of the other and start walking!	”
	— Ritsuko and Senpai's Thursday afternoon conversation if she didn't fall asleep.

“	Senpai! I demand your attention immediately! I need...wait...is something wrong? Ugh...the problems of poor people... I already have the answer sh - I mean...I have already taken extensive notes. I'll go...copy my notes...and put them on your desk. Ugh...you'd better be grateful to me, after you've inconvenienced me like this... I insist that you must meet me on the roof at lunchtime and then tell me if my notes helped you!	”
	— Ritsuko and Senpai's Friday morning conversation.

“	Senpai! The notes I left for you were flawless. I assume you passed with flying colors?	”
	— Ritsuko asking Senpai if her notes helped him.

“	Hmph! As expected, since you were using MY notes, after all. Don't get used to it! I won't always be there to bail you out!...but...you're welcome.	”
	— Ritsuko and Senpai's Friday lunchtime conversation if the notes were not sabotaged.

“	...what?! But, I literally gave the answer sh - uh, I mean...what?! That can't be! Unless I...grabbed the wrong sheet by accident... ...w-well, Senpai, clearly, this must be some sort of mistake on YOUR end. I most certainly did not make ANY mistakes when copying my notes, so...uh... ...if you expect an apology, you are sorely mistaken! I have done no wrong!	”
	— Ritsuko and Senpai's Friday lunchtime conversation if the notes were sabotaged.