[*]1 Little Busters! Walkthrough
[*]2 Routes
- 2.1 Komari Kamikita
- 2.2 Rin Natsume
- 2.3 Haruka Saigusa
- 2.4 Kudryavka Noumi
- 2.5 Yuiko Kurugaya
- 2.6 Mio Nishizono
- 3 Extras
- 3.1 Muscle Sensation
- 3.2 Mask the Saito
- 3.3 Unknown Lifeform
- 4 Accessory list
Little Busters! Walkthrough
Game structure
- The original version of Little Busters! consists of a common route, six character routes and a final route named Refrain.
- The choices you'll make during common route will decide which character's route the game will lead to.
- The six characters routes are: Komari, Rin, Haruka, Kud, Kurugaya and Mio.
- You can play them in any order you want, with the exception of Rin's route:
- Rin's route is split into two parts, Rin1 and Rin2.
- Rin2 will become available after you've completed the five other character routes and Rin1.
- Refrain will become available after you've completed Rin2.
- With the exception of Komari and Rin1, after you've completed a character's route, that route will be unavailable until you've completed Refrain.
How this walkthrough works
- This guide lists the choices that give the most scenes for the character in question.
- You can consider everything that isn't listed or bolded as choices that are up to you.
- You can get along with everyone or ignore everything except the required choices. Feel free to experiment!
- Explanations on marks:
Choice ***
Required choice to complete the character's route.
Choice ***
Required choice that only appears if you met the criteria for another route. No worries if it doesn't.
Choice ***
Required choice that will get locked after you've completed the character's route. Available again after Refrain.
Choice
Leads to a long bad end scene you might want to check, but make sure to save your game before!
Routes
Komari Kamikita
CV: Natsumi Yanase
Scenario: Yūto Tonokawa
Art: Itaru Hinoue
CHOOSE YOUR DONUT
During 5/20, Komari will ask Riki which kind of donut he'd like to have. Each answer to this choice leads to a new CG being shown on 5/24. To be able to see the scene, you have to take "Go to the rooftop" on 5/17.
What repercussions could there be to answering a girl asking which kinds of sweets you'd like to have?
SCENES WITH KURUGAYA
Some scenes with Kurugaya can be seen in Komari's route, but only if you haven't completed Kurugaya's route yet or have completed Refrain.
NEW SCENE AFTER REFRAIN
A new optional scene with Komari is unlocked and can be viewed on 5/21 after Refrain is completed.KUD ROOMMATE CHOICE
Though listed as one option, Komari can't be Kud's roommate, and the choice doesn't affect her route.
Date
Choice
5/17
Go to the rooftop ***
5/18
Go buy juice
Take on the task
5/21
Komari
5/22
Go back to the classroom (CG)
5/23
Quit ***
Go to the rooftop ***
Get something to drink
Talk to her
5/24
Go and get something to drink
Help her out
Komari
5/27
You should probably go on a sunny day ***
5/28
Go to the rooftop ***
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Leave her alone
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Face reality head on
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Pretend not to notice anything
Rin Natsume
CV: Tomoe Tamiyasu
Scenario: Jun Maeda
Art: Na-Ga
RIN'S STATS & STORY BATTLES
Rin battles against various enemies in common route. To increase her stats, you can play batting practices and trade her useful accessories. Also, each time you complete a character's route, Rin will start off with higher initial stats on the following playthroughs.
On the first playthroughs, even the starting battles may be too hard for Rin to handle. There'll be plenty of time for revenge later!
RIN1, RIN2 & GAME PROGRESSION
Rin's route is divided into two halves, Rin1 and Rin2. Rin1 can be done whenever, but isn't counted as an actual route and doesn't have credits. Rin2 can only be entered after Rin1 and the five other character routes are done. Clearing Rin2 will unlock Refrain, the final route.
KUD ROOMMATE CHOICE
Though listed as a possible choice, Rin can't become Kud's roommate. The other possible roommates don't have any effect on Rin's route.
Date
Choice
5/14
Watch for a while (CG)
5/15
Go look for her ***
Watch for a while (CG)
5/16
Follow after Rin ***
Watch for a while
5/17
Run after Rin ***
Watch for a while
5/19
Look for Rin ***
Watch for a while
5/21
Rin
5/22
Go to the cafeteria
Go (CG available after Rin1)
5/23
Watch for a while
Keep helping her out ***
5/24
Look for the cat
Rin
5/25
Consult Rin
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Cheer her on ***
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Go *** (Rin2)
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Become stronger *** (Rin2)
Haruka Saigusa
CV: Keiko Suzuki
Scenario: Chika Shirokiri
Art: Itaru Hinoue
EXTRA SCENES IN HARUKA'S ROUTE
Haruka's route has numerous extra scenes if Futaki is chosen as Kud's roommate on 5/18. You can choose Futaki by suggesting Rin, Komari or Kurugaya, or by choosing "Keep searching" when Kud asks you again.Additionally, there are two different extra scenes in the bad end that can be seen by choosing "Give up". If you haven't finished Kurugaya's route, you'll see a scene between her and Futaki, and if you have, you'll see a scene with Kud and Futaki having a talk.After Refrain is completed, the scene with Kurugaya and Futaki will always be the one that'll be selected, making the scene with Kud and Futaki inaccessible.
One of the scenes that can only be seen when Futaki is Kud's roommate. Could these two get along well?
HELPING OUT WITH CLUB ACTIVITIES
There's a scene on 5/19 where Riki can help Haruka with replacing some furniture. If you've been helping Rin with her tasks, she and Riki will go assist Haruka by default. If you haven't, take these two choices:
5/19 Go out
5/19 Give her a hand
UNIQUE SPRITE IN BAD END
The bad end scene which can be viewed by choosing "Heard it from Futaki-san" has a sprite of Haruka that isn't seen anywhere else in the game.
REDEFINING MODERN ART
Selecting "Don't go to the rooftop" on 5/17 results in a scene on 5/24 that reveals Haruka's creative side!KUD ROOMMATE CHOICE
Haruka can be Kud's roommate too, but it's a good idea to pick Futaki while doing Haruka's route so you can see all the extra scenes.
Date
Choice
5/15
Lend it to her
5/16
Take it
Get involved (CG)
5/17
Look for it
Don't go to the rooftop
5/18
Go buy juice
Take on the task
5/21
Haruka
5/22
Go to the cafeteria ***
Haruka-san ***
5/23
Quit ***
Go to the cafeteria
Help her
5/24
Look for the cat
Haruka
5/27
You should probably go on a sunny day ***
5/28
Go to the cafeteria ***
Ask what happened ***
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Head to the meeting room
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Ask for the truth ***
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Check it out ***
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Continue searching for Haruka-san ***
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Saw it in the class register ***
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Heard it from Futaki-san
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Yes ***
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I understand ***
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That's a good idea ***
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Accept her condition ***
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Don't give up ***
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Give up (CG)
Kudryavka Noumi
CV: Miyako Suzuta
Scenario: Chika Shirokiri
Art: Na-Ga
KUD ROOMMATE CHOICE
On 5/18, Kud needs help with choosing a roommate. Haruka and Mio are possible picks, and Futaki can be chosen by suggesting Rin, Komari or Kurugaya, or by choosing "Keep searching" later. Each roommate has a few scenes during common route and Kud's route.
Suggest all the characters in the playthroughs to see few fun scenes with their reactions of being asked!
HIDDEN MINI-ROUTE & CG
After you've completed Rin1, you can see a hidden mini-route with a Kud-related CG and some insight on Rin's fierce rival! Play to 5/28, making these choices:
5/15 Don't lend it out
Let her be
5/16 Don't get involved too much
5/17 Don't go to the rooftop
5/18 Go to the cafeteria
5/21 Play with Masato
5/22 Go to the backyard
5/23 Get something to drink
MUSCLE SENSATION
It's possible to get in the Muscle Sensation mini-route while doing Kud's route. Save the game when you see the choices "Muscle" and "Physics", and load the game after you've witnessed the Muscle Sensation.
Date
Choice
5/16
Help her look for a roommate ***
5/18
Me
(Choose a roommate!)
What did you ask?
5/19
Help her ***
5/22
Nodded ***
5/23
Talk to Kud
Quit ***
Talk to them (Only if Mio's roommate)
5/24
Kud
5/27
Do you mind if I tag along? ***
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She should go ***
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I want her to stay
Yuiko Kurugaya
CV: Ryōko Tanaka
Scenario: Yūto Tonokawa
Art: Itaru Hinoue
LOVE-LOVE HUNTERS' MATCHMAKING
Shortly after the start of Kurugaya's route, the brave guys of Little Busters gather up in an effort to let Riki see how the hearts of girls are conquered.Rin can't find the girls whose routes you have already completed, except for Komari. Everyone's going to be available again once you've completed Refrain.
Could any of the girls ever resist Kyousuke's charms? And are Kengo and Haruka a match made in heaven? It's time to find out!
KURUGAYA'S ROUTE: TRUE END
Kurugaya's route has a true end, which also has a CG, that's unlocked after Refrain is completed. Play to the end of her route again and look for a new choice.
LEAVE IT TO ONEE-SAN
If you've already seen all scenes of "Go see what they're talking about", you can try checking how Kurugaya handles the situation if you choose to not go look for Mio during 5/21.KUD ROOMMATE CHOICE
Though listed as a possible choice, Kurugaya won't risk Kud's chastity. The other possible roommates don't have any effect on her route.
Date
Choice
5/17
Watch the battle (CG)
5/18
Stay in the courtyard
5/21
Go buy juice ***
Look for her
Good intentions
Go see what they're talking about
Kurugaya
5/22
Go find her ***
Go to the backyard ***
Listen carefully ***
Go see what they're talking about
5/23
Quit ***
Get something to drink
Go see what they're talking about
5/24
Go see what they're talking about
Kurugaya
5/27
You should probably go on a sunny day ***
5/28
Go to the cafeteria ***
Don't talk to her ***
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Feign ignorance ***
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Forwards ***
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I can't give up... ***
Mio Nishizono
CV: Shiho Kawaragi
Scenario: Leo Kashida
Art: Na-Ga
POETRY TO RIVAL THAT OF SUTOKUIN'S
Mio's route offers the Little Busters members a great chance to put their creativity in poetry to test, with Riki choosing the members. Each member has several lines and the order they're chosen in matters too, so check what kind of crazy poems you can get!
Masterpieces covering all exciting kinds of subjects, like fierce red bloomers, await those who dare try.
WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM SCIENCE
The ever-calm Mio faces quite a challenge in trying to conquer the battle rankings, and her devoted parasol has woefully low offensive capabilities. Fortunately for her, completing her route unlocks some surreal friends and their weaponry for her disposal for the following playthroughs.
KUD ROOMMATE CHOICE
Mio can be Kud's roommate and the steps are listed in the walkthrough. The other possible roommates don't have any effect on her route.
Date
Choice
5/16
Help her look for a roommate
5/18
Nishizono-san
Stay in the courtyard ***
Nishizono-san
5/19
In the courtyard
5/21
Look for her ***
Good intentions ***
5/22
Go to the courtyard
5/23
Talk to Kud
Quit ***
Go to the courtyard ***
Talk to them
5/24
Go to the courtyard
Mio
5/27
You should probably go on a sunny day ***
5/28
Go to the courtyard ***
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Midori ***
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Good intentions ***
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Bad intentions
Extras
Muscle Sensation
A secret Masato route?
The Earth's about to be swept over by Muscle Sensation!?
Masato's true potential is finally unleashed in a hidden mini-route! Start a new game and make the choices listed on the right to see just how far the muscle craze can go.
> In order to view the Muscle Sensation, you can't be locked out of Kud's route.
> Kurugaya may try to stop the Sensation - choose Muscle again to persevere!
Date
Choice
5/15
Go look for her
5/16
Play with Masato
Help her look for a roommate
5/17
Stop them
5/18
Nishizono-san
Nishizono-san
Stay in the courtyard
Play with Masato
5/19
Play with Masato
Play with Masato
Date
Choice
5/19
Play with Masato
Help her
5/21
Play with Masato
5/22
Play with Masato
Nodded
5/23
Play with Masato
5/24
Play with Masato
5/27
Do you mind if I tag along?
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Masato and me
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Muscle
Mask the Saito
Harya hore umau—
A fearsome challenger invades the battle rankings!
Starting from your second playthrough, Riki's strength can be put to test as Mask the Saito will be available in the battle rankings. To earn a chance to fight against this wicked foe, you'll have to prove your worth in numerous battles.
Should you manage to defeat Mask the Saito, you will gain tremendous power which will make the future battles a breeze, and there's also a new scene on 5/27 to be seen. Saito can be a difficult opponent even if Riki's stats are high so good luck!
Conditions & Progress
- You must have completed at least one character's route (Rin1 excluded).
- Riki has to be Rank 1 when Kurugaya joins the team on 5/18.
- Riki must advance to Rank 1 once more during or after 5/21.
- Saito will join the battle rankings as soon as Riki's reached Rank 1 again.
- Saito will advance in the rankings each time you wander and keep Riki Rank 1.
- When Saito's Rank 2 or 3, he will challenge Riki when you choose to wander.
Prepare yourself
- Riki's stats increase as you complete characters' routes.
- Playing with Masato is a great way to get useful items for use or trade.
- The stat-ups from participating in batting practice can help big time.
Accessory: "School Revolution" Watch
The "School Revolution" Watch is probably the single most powerful accessory against Mask the Saito, reducing all Saito's stats by 50.
The "School Revolution" Watch will be available after Mask the Saito's first battle is finished and Saito advances higher in the battle rankings. The character who lost to Saito will have the "School Revolution" Watch. After that, when you choose to wander, you can trade for the item should you meet the character in question.
The Status window is handy for keeping track of the other team members' accessories.
Unknown Lifeform
Students in danger!
Mysterious lifeforms roaming the school hallways!
Kyousuke's influence reaches all-new heights as biomutated lifeforms begin to follow in his wake, much to the detriment of the school staff. Who better to face these savage creatures than the only girl of the childhood friends? It's showtime for Rin!
The mission starts on 5/18's evening when you choose "Watch calmly". Rin will fight the lifeform several times: once on 5/18, once on 5/19 and twice on 5/20, the lifeform getting stronger each time. There's no real reward for defeating the lifeforms.
Quick facts & Progress
- There are three different lifeforms to be defeated throughout the game.
- When Rin wins the last battle on 5/20, the next lifeform will be unlocked.
- The next lifeform can be found on the next playthrough, at the same event.
- The first and second lifeforms can be defeated with even moderate stats.
- The third lifeform is one of the strongest enemies in the game. Prepare!
- The event will be over if Rin loses. Kengo or Masato will fight the lifeform.
Help Rin out
- Rin's stats increase as you complete characters' routes.
- The stat-ups from participating in batting practice are a must.
- Each time you see Rin have an item you can replace, wander & trade with her.
Useful accessories
You can trade Rin at least two accessories, three with luck or persistence. Here are some good ones you should keep an eye out for:
White Jacket
Masato
Wrist Watch
Masato
"Masterpiece Theater" Series DVD-BOX
Kyousuke
"School Revolution" Volume 4-10
Kyousuke
Example setup: 2x White Jacket and 1x "Masterpiece Theater" Series DVD-BOX.