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ohmygod mytheory is coming true ohno (Jørgen's update.)












Lets rewrite that absolute mess of a comment I made 10 days ago:

I'll rewrite this AGAIN once I finish reading Dawn Chorus..... and re-read it.


'We're ships at sea, drifting in all directions.'

'The wind blows relentlessly, pulling us apart.'

'One moment I share with you, the next moment we're almost strangers.'

'Is genuine connection ever really possible?'

This is the intro for Dawn Chorus, which I think this is future Arvo's writing. What I think I know is that these poems are canonically made by Arvo, which can be seen in Rune's Day 4 on the bus. However, if Arvo did write this before the science camp, Mikko's route would be the canon route (I don't actually believe this to be the case, there's lots of evidence saying otherwise).

There are two major symbols (I might be missing some), those being the eagle that Arvo took a picture of near the beginning of Day 1, and Saturn by the end of Day 1. The eagle, also being the main logo for Dawn Chorus (I think so, at least), commonly represents strength or courage. It could have a different meaning for the VN. I'm not too sure what it connects to yet, but all I've got is that when you sit with Lake on Day 1, they mention about not seeing much in it, and it being rather ominous. Saturn can either mean responsibility, or time. Time is the most likely, in my opinion. This circles back to the intro poem; 'One moment I share with you, the next moment we're almost strangers.' Everybody has their own lives, and sometimes, life gets in the way.

You can probably connect the dots by now. That being every character will eventually have to break up with Arvo in some shape or form. The first proper mention of this is Jørgen's update, being that he plans to move away eventually.

Hurt or to be hurt. I don't really have a comment on this, but it is a reoccurring theme in the characters. This might be in relation to the characters breaking up.

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I want to try to guess how each character is going to have to go. Take this with a grain of salt, this is merely just me having fun at theorising. This is in the order of the character selection:

Rune: I'm not too sure, to be honest. He became happier with his current life, being who he is. His home is Norway, he lost his opportunity to go to Japan, so anything could happen, really. This is a stretch, but this one might have to be broken up by Arvo himself.

Lake: I don't know what, but I have a strong feeling that this was written more as a happy story so the ending can hit harder.

Mikko: My only theory is that either Arvo gets too scared to continue a relationship between him and Mikko, running away again, or they both can't sustain the relationship, and make a mutual agreement between the two so they leave peacefully.

Bjørn: One out of the four routes I didn't do yet.

Torulf: One out of the four routes I didn't do yet.

Jørgen: Moving away.

Devon: One out of the four routes I didn't do yet.

Klaus: One out of the four routes I didn't do yet.

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Your theory, is both beautiful and quietly heart-wrenching.

The eagle is a creature full of meaning.In Finland, it stands for strength, freedom, and the bridge between the earthly and the divine.In Norway, its spirit speaks differently. It can be a guide of inspiration and potential, a keeper of vision and perspective, yet still a symbol of freedom and strength. These meanings cross paths, yet each carries its own quiet, weighty depth.

If we cannot name the eagle in Arvo’s photograph, then all of these symbols could reflect him.

But if it is the White-Tailed Eagle, guardian of nature and emblem of spiritual connection, then perhaps Arvo is searching for something true and profound in his relationships. Since this eagle is the main species in both Finland and Norway, the connection feels natural and predestined.

Saturn, too, carries its own significance. It rules over time, the turning of cycles, renewal, and the slow yet certain path to liberation. Its number is 8, a loop without beginning or end, an endless path of discipline, perseverance, and responsibility.

In this VN, Arvo weaves these same threads. He is steadfast in friendship, attentive in conversation, sensitive to the hearts of others, and willing to bear any burden to help. On Bjørn’s route, this is clear. No matter how heavy Bjørn’s heart becomes, Arvo remains, calm, supportive, quietly wishing him all the best. He is a presence as eternal as number 8-quiet, steady, and endless.

To be 100% honest with myself:

I do not want the whole story to be just a memory. I do not want to think that something happened, that for some reason they quarreled, that there was a reason for leaving.

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me too, bud, me too...