You will be mugged if walking home. To avoid this, purchase a “Small Flashlight” from the Day 10 evening market (¥2,000) and use it during the Late Night phase. The mugger flees. This is essential for the good path.
Kuro returns, offering to erase all remaining debt if Sakura “disappears” (witness protection-style ending). This is not the true ending. Instead, choose “I will pay my own way.” Then pay off the remaining ¥300,000 + interest (approx ¥342,000) using all savings. You will be left with ¥0. Poor Sakura Vol 4 Game Walkthrough
Visit the Job Agency. You will see three options: Convenience Store (low pay, safe), Hostess Bar (high pay, risky), and Underground Arena (very high pay, extreme Sanity loss). Choose Convenience Store for Day 1. Many beginners pick the Hostess Bar for quick cash, but this triggers a stalker subplot that costs more later. You will be mugged if walking home
Work double shifts (Afternoon + Evening) at Translator job. Late Night both days: “Write in journal” – this unlocks hidden flashback scenes that raise Sanity to 60+. This is essential for the good path
Return home. Do not browse the internet (triggers anxiety). Select “Make a budget plan” – unlocks debt reduction calculator for future days.
Three-day grind. No random events if you skip “Go out at night.” Work Translator job each Afternoon and Evening. Late Night: always “Listen to calming music” (+3 Morale, +2 Sanity).