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>>15407528
You're posting the wrong version, though.

Totori in Atelier Meruru completely blew me away. She grew up to be such a fine lady.

>>13285463
I have mixed feelings on Atelier Totori's true end.

On the one hand, I really like how the game defies narrative cliches that say every single problem must be resolved through the actions of the main characters. Sometimes problems solve themselves, and weird things happen through sheer coincidence. As such, I can appreciate how Gisela survived through entirely explainable events unrelated to what the main characters did. (Side note: I really like the anime series Durarara!!, which constantly does stuff like this; actions of some characters just happening to resolve or cause problems for other characters by coincidence.)

On the other hand...it's just not executed well. The explanation is handled well (and clearly foreshadowed by the grave not being the actual grave), but the reunion is completely lacking, it ends when it's about to get good. How do the characters respond beyond their initial surprise? How do Gisela and Astrid feel toward each other, and what do they think of the whole situation? Is Gisela proud of her daughter now that she's become a legendary adventurer as well?

For that reason, I liked the narrative curveball of the normal ending far better. Totori's just a normal girl who happened to become an adventurer to reach a certain goal. With the goal reached, there's no epic finale or saving-the-world scenario, she doesn't become rich and famous...she just goes back to her life. Stuff has changed a bit, but life goes on regardless.

Which reminds me...Atelier Meruru casually spoils Atelier Totori's true end at one point. >>13280942, maybe it's worth just watching the true end on YouTube before you get it spoiled in an even more underwhelming manner.

I'd have intimate romantic sexual intercourse with Totori, if you know what I mean.

>>12330241
Starts at 13 in Totori, and 19 in Meruru.
Adult Totori is the sexiest though.