I almost feel like there's no point doing any of the other routes, Noa was so central to the story. The game is titled 'Angelic Chaos Reboot,' after all. It centers completely on Noa. Yuzusoft basically told us to buy this game so that you can romance an angel, and they delivered on that promise in spades. They even gave Noa a dark angel makeover just so we could experience every possible joy that was angel-related. Datenshi Noa is beautiful, but I prefer her pure white winged angelic aura. It was great of them to give me both sights, though.
I come away from the game completely convinced I was right to edit '100 Waifus' to include Noa. When a work of fiction provides a bona fide angel and draws her that well and characterizes her that much, it would be a sin not to include her as a proper fit for Cute's daughter. Cute herself insisted she was the image of God and would only have children in her likeness, so Noa was basically a required include.
Angelic Chaos Reboot isn't that complicated or sophisticated a story. It relies mainly on jokes and beautiful visuals. The romance is sappy and straightforward. I don't remember how many times the dialogue was just "I love you. I love you too." Over and over and over. But Noa did show some strength of character in her willingness to fight against an enemy more powerful than her, in her willingness to spare those weaker than her, and in her willingness to abandon her duty and status quo for a new life dedicated to love, even though she didn't know what the consequences of that decision would be. For a while she thought the price of her decision was death, but she still never thought about going back on it.
Noa was also kind enough to not complain when the girls dragged her around to too many clothes shops or fed her too many sweets. She understood they meant well and so responded charitably in kind. So she has two traits I very much esteem -- considerate and discerning. Basically, I don't think Christopher and Cute would be disappointed in a demigod named after Noa.
Speaking of names, I added Billy and Butz to my wonderful list. They were in '100 Waifus' originally, but were kicked out due to their unfortunate names. Still, in terms of 'moving and memorable,' nothing can beat Renmazio emerging out of a transforming children's playground to save the day. Or El-Renmazio's fighting power in the fighting minigame. I have so many fond memories of Billy. (And yes, I count Billy's omnigear as part of Billy.) And Butz is the protagonist of FF5, one of the best Final Fantasy games. It doesn't get much more memorable than that. A ninja who left his village, traveling with his trusty steed and friend Boco the Chocobo, he wanders the world helping those in need. Eventually rescuing not one, but two princesses. How cool is that?
Billy received Stage of Death, a natural fit for him as it's from Xenogears. So Aoi, who previously had Stage of Death, was given Devil's Lab instead. Since she has a techno transformation battle suit, the techno vibe fits her. Butz received The Fierce Battle from FF5, since he's at the heart of every battle in FF5.
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