Which one should I read first?

[BridgetFisher]

Started reading this VN and it seems I am on chapter 04 emerald sea. Chapter 01 is 7F is this the first one to read or is the other the first to read?

[5M0k1N]

i started with the second one since its like a pre sequel

[BridgetFisher]

Originally posted by 5M0k1N:

i started with the second one since its like a pre sequel

what does that mean? are we supposed to read the 2nd first which one am I reading if I am on chapter 04 emerald sea?

[5M0k1N]

im not sure what order are we supposed to read them. i just heard it may be better starting with the second one because you get more context to what happens in the first one

pretty sure that chapter is from the first

[BridgetFisher]

Originally posted by 5M0k1N:

im not sure what order are we supposed to read them. i just heard it may be better starting with the second one because you get more context to what happens in the first one

pretty sure that chapter is from the first

hmmm I really like this game hope I didnt read it wrong :( you make second one sound like it better to read after first? Or are saying better to read before? pacing so far very good in first one. Are they from 2 different perspectives as in one from the guy and the other from the girl?

[5M0k1N]

yea the second one happens before the first one i think. but theres no "wrong" order as i said so if its fine so far just keep going ^^

[BridgetFisher]

Originally posted by 5M0k1N:

yea the second one happens before the first one i think. but theres no "wrong" order as i said so if its fine so far just keep going ^^

hmmm luckily I took a break at chapter 4, think i will wait from some other fans to see which one is best to read first. really need to max this one because reasons.

[5M0k1N]

theres some notes in the game which among many other things, talk about the order a bit
but not sure if there was a whole section dedicated to that or it was among other stuff

[Yirba]

Narcissu Side 2nd is a prequel to the original Narcissu. The creator of the Narcissu visual novels recommends reading them in chronological order of the story (i.e. Side 2nd before the original). That said, many fans recommend reading the two the other way. I don't think it really matters, in all honesty. The two complement each other in whichever order.

If you're going to start with the original Narcissu, then you'll first want to read its Prologue, then Chapter 01: The Seventh Floor / 7F, then Chapter 02: The Silver Coupé / The Silver Coupe, and so on…

If you're going to start with Narcissu Side 2nd, then you'll first want to read 01: Prologue, then 02: Himeko 1, then 03: Himeko 2, and so on…

[BridgetFisher]

Originally posted by Yirba:

Narcissu Side 2nd is a prequel to the original Narcissu. The creator of the Narcissu visual novels recommends reading them in chronological order of the story (i.e. Side 2nd before the original). That said, many fans recommend reading the two the other way. I don't think it really matters, in all honesty. The two complement each other in whichever order.

If you're going to start with the original Narcissu, then you'll first want to read its Prologue, then Chapter 01: The Seventh Floor / 7F, then Chapter 02: The Silver Coupé / The Silver Coupe, and so on…

If you're going to start with Narcissu Side 2nd, then you'll first want to read 01: Prologue, then 02: Himeko 1, then 03: Himeko 2, and so on…

Thank you, has anyone posted a suggested order for reading all of them? Very interested in getting this right, its a one shot deal.

[Yirba]

Originally posted by BridgetFisher:

Thank you, has anyone posted a suggested order for reading all of them? Very interested in getting this right, its a one shot deal.

As I said, whether you read Narcissu or Narcissu Side 2nd first doesn't really matter. I personally read Narcissu Side 2nd first, since that was recommended by the author.

After reading both sides, an epilogue is unlocked, which you can read at the end.

[BridgetFisher]

Originally posted by Yirba:

Originally posted by BridgetFisher:

Thank you, has anyone posted a suggested order for reading all of them? Very interested in getting this right, its a one shot deal.

As I said, whether you read Narcissu or Narcissu Side 2nd first doesn't really matter. I personally read Narcissu Side 2nd first, since that was recommended by the author.

After reading both sides, an epilogue is unlocked, which you can read at the end.

thank you for the information I will follow the author and read the 2nd then do part one over again :D

Do you suggest any specific translation? I chose one at random... :P

[Yirba]

Originally posted by BridgetFisher:

Do you suggest any specific translation? I chose one at random... :P

Both translations are of good quality so, again, it doesn't really matter which you choose. The translators described their translation style as follows:

Agilis: "To stay close to the text and recreate the mental experience of reading the original."
gp32: "Somewhere between the two, in terms of the balance between the relationship of the text and rephrasing."
Haeleth*: "To produce as natural an English script as possible, preserving the sense but not always the exact expression."

*Haeleth's translation is not available in this Steam release.

[g]

agilis is good if u want to capture what the original wanted to write, but if you're picky about grammar you won't be able to enjoy it

@OP
the director said it would be best to read the 2nd one first (as its the prequel)

[SetsuH]

I started with the 1st then then side 2nd.

[Muscle Man]

They're both different POV's on the storyline (I've yet to read the guy's POV) but do the second first. It also happens to be the first one on the list when you have to choose anyways.