The results of going through the whole VN and poking at things that

bugged me. Altered transitions, fixed some punctuation issues.

.gitignore

@@ -11,4 +11,4 @@ traceback.txt
 /game/KBDH VN-prologue-all.zip
 /game/Backgrounds/stairwell.psd
 
-/game/Sprites/Kanae/Kanae.sai
+/game/Sprites/Kanae/Kanae.sai

game/Chapters/000-prologue.rpy

@@ -343,6 +343,7 @@ label prologue2:
     "\"Ah,\" she said, her voice disappointed as Kyon's repulsor and gravimetric systems flared his momentum and spread it evenly across the entire rooftop, landing him near Haruhi, at Ryouko's side."
     show Asakura Sigh1 at center
     "\"I failed again.\""
+    $ renpy.music.set_volume(0.2, .5, channel="music")
     stop music fadeout 3
     nvl clear
     hide Asakura

game/Chapters/001-AO1.rpy

@@ -4,20 +4,21 @@ label AO1_1:
     # Obligatory Anachronic Order Explanation Arc chapter 1 - "Scene Twelve, the Ninth Big Fight"
 
     # Preparations for Chapter: Replicate the last scene from previous chapter (if it is continued), or show a chapter quote card
-    scene bg stairwell with None:
-        size (800,600)
+    $ _window = True
+    nvl clear
     if music_need:
+        scene bg stairwell with None:
+            size (800,600)
         $ renpy.music.set_volume(0.2, .5, channel="music")
         # copy last 'play music' from the previous chapter (if scene is continued) or start apropriate chapter music
         play music "music/YukiAsakuraFight.mp3" fadein 1
     #Preparation for Chapter end
-    nvl clear
+        show Kyon Ser2 at right
+        show Skinsuit at right
+        show Coat at right
+        with dissolve
     hide Asakura
-    show Kyon Ser2 at right
-    show Skinsuit at right
-    show Coat at right
     show Haruhi Hap3 at left
-    with dissolve
     "Haruhi bounced on her heels with a wide grin, holding Kyon's cell phone in both hands as she remained in the center of the glowing circle."
     show Haruhi Hap4 at left
     "\"I knew it!\" she cheered.{nw} "
@@ -604,8 +605,8 @@ label AO1_1:
     nvl clear
     show Kyon Casual Worry2 at right
     "He bit off a curse, running his hands through his hair."
-    scene bg YukiRoomCenter 
-    hide Yuki 
+    $ _window = True
+    scene bg YukiRoomCenter with dissolve
     show Kyon Casual Ser1 at right
     show Haruhi Casual Worry1 at left
     with dissolve
@@ -653,7 +654,7 @@ label AO1_1:
     show Kyon Casual Ser2 at right
     "\"So, in your dream, you watched giant blue creatures smash apart the school, and you were very excited about abandoning the Brigade — your friends — and leading an exciting new life in whatever world was to come.\""
     nvl clear
-    scene bg YukiRoomCenter
+    scene bg YukiRoomCenter with dissolve
     show Koizumi Crossed Casual Uneasy1 at center
     show Mikuru Cower Casual Nervous1 at right
     show MBlush Cower at right
@@ -780,10 +781,13 @@ label AO1_2:
     nvl clear
     "Serving his curious sister a piece of toast with a fried egg on it, he set about preparing one for himself." 
     stop music fadeout 2
+    $ _window = True
     scene black  with dissolve
-    "Now Haruhi, as she understood it, believed that she could change reality...."
     nvl clear
+    "Now Haruhi, as she understood it, believed that she could change reality...."
     scene black with dissolve
+    $ _window = False
+    nvl clear
     $ renpy.pause(.2, hard=True)
     show BDVNlogo at truecenter with Dissolve(2.0)
     pause 5
@@ -1000,6 +1004,7 @@ label AO1_2:
     # show Haruhi Casual Quest1 at left
     show Haruhi Casual Ang1 at left
     "\"Data creation?\" Haruhi asked, frowning. \"What does that {i}mean{/i} exactly?\""
+    $ _window = True
     scene bg YukiRoomCenter
     show Koizumi Crossed Casual Smile1 at center
     with dissolve

game/Chapters/002-AO2.rpy

@@ -130,6 +130,7 @@ label AO2:
     "\"Well, the answer is still going to be that it's none of their business! Absolutely none!\""
     show Kunikida Neutral2 at center
     "\"Aha ... well ... I'll leave the two of you to yourselves, then,\" {nw}"
+    $ _window = True
     show Kunikida at right with move
     hide Kunikida with moveoutright
     extend "Kunikida said, bowing slightly as he drew away."
@@ -255,9 +256,9 @@ label AO2:
     "\"Y...yes,\" Mikuru agreed, nodding as well. \"See you tomorrow.\""
     nvl clear
     scene bg Elevator with wiperight
+    show Mikuru Casual Neutral1 at center
     show Kyon Casual Ser1 at right
     show Koizumi Crossed Casual Ser1 at left
-    show Mikuru Casual Neutral1 at center
     with dissolve
     "Kyon waved wordlessly, stepping through the door to the hall outside of Yuki's apartment last."    
     show Kyon Casual Sigh1 at right
@@ -279,9 +280,9 @@ label AO2:
     "\"Fine,\" Koizumi agreed, gesturing to the building entrance and leading the way."
     nvl clear
     scene bg YukiApartmentNight with wipeleft
+    show Mikuru Casual Neutral1 at center
     show Kyon Casual Neutral3 at right
     show Koizumi Crossed Casual Ser1 at left
-    show Mikuru Casual Neutral1 at center
     with dissolve
     "Once they stepped out of the tall apartment building, Kyon asked, \"Is closed space still a concern?\""
     show Koizumi Crossed Casual Sigh1 at left
@@ -299,7 +300,7 @@ label AO2:
     show Koizumi Crossed Casual Sigh2 at left
     "Both boys exchanged a glance, then shrugged."
     nvl clear
-
+    $ _window = False
 
 
 
@@ -308,9 +309,7 @@ label AO2:
     scene black with dissolve
     $ renpy.pause(.2, hard=True)
     show BDVNlogo at truecenter with Dissolve(2.0)
-    #pause 10
-    "{w=5.0}{nw}"
-    nvl clear
+    pause 5
 #     
 
 
@@ -448,6 +447,7 @@ label AO2:
     show Kyon Ang1 at right
     show Yuki Side1 at center
     "\"Denied!\" He turned back to Haruhi and frowned sharply."
+    $ _window = True
     show Haruhi Pout1 at left
     show Hblush at left with dissolve
     "She looked away, staring out the window while picking at Kyon's bento, her cheeks a bright red."
@@ -512,6 +512,7 @@ label AO2:
     stop music fadeout 3
     "He nodded, deciding that silence would be the best course of action for the moment."
     nvl clear
+    $ _window = False
     scene black with dissolve
     $ renpy.pause(.2, hard=True)
     show BDVNlogo at truecenter with Dissolve(2.0)
@@ -540,7 +541,7 @@ label Test:
     "\"Sometimes,\" Kyon said quietly, \"I feel that's what the world needs more than anything else.\""
     nvl clear
     show Kyon Casual Sigh2 at right
-    "\"Don't get me wrong ... I don't believe that Haruhi's a terrible person by any stretch, but she's rather careless much of the time. If she has to have power, I think it's best she learn to use it responsibly.\"" 
+    "\"Don't get me wrong ... I don't believe that Haruhi's a terrible person by any stretch, but she's rather careless much of the time. If she has to have power, I think it's best she learn to use it responsibly." 
     show Kyon Casual Worry1 at right
     "\"Or perhaps not at all.\""
     nvl clear
@@ -554,7 +555,7 @@ label Test:
     show Kyon Casual Ser2 at right
     "Scowling, Kyon conceded, \"Alright. That's true. So, you think we'll need to let her use her ability as she wishes, now?\""
     show Koizumi Crossed Casual Sigh2 at left
-    "\"That may be going a bit far,\" Koizumi said, shrugging. \"You are the voice of reason for her, so I am merely asking that you be reasonable as well.\""
+    "\"That may be going a bit far,\" Koizumi said, shrugging. \"You are the voice of reason for her, so I am merely asking that you be reasonable as well."
     show Koizumi Crossed Casual Ser1 at left
     "\"Suzumiya-san doesn't seem the type to receive something at no cost and do away with it.\""
     nvl clear

game/script.rpy

@@ -434,7 +434,7 @@ init python:
     yuki = Character("Nagato Yuki", kind=basechar, color="#aaaaff")
     narrator = Character(None, kind=basechar)
     irisoutfast = CropMove(0.2, "irisout")
-    slowfadein = Fade(0.5, 0.5, 5)
+    slowfadein = Fade(1.0, 0.5, 5)
     fastfadein = Fade(0.5, 0.5, 0.5)
     wipeleftfast = CropMove(0.3, "wipeleft")
     wiperightfast = CropMove(0.3, "wiperight")
@@ -666,4 +666,4 @@ label test_Z0:
     with dissolve
     "Thats all!"
     call eyecatch_random from test_Z0_p0006
-    return
+    return