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.
By Day 20, debt should be ¥1,450,000. Morale at 55 (lower but sustainable). Sanity must be >40. Day 21: Unlock secret “Freelance Translator” job (requires Morale >50, Intelligence hidden stat >60). This pays ¥12,000/day with no Sanity loss. Switch immediately. Poor Sakura Vol 4 Game Walkthrough
Continue working Convenience Store each afternoon. Evenings, alternate between “Study for better job” (unlocks Office Assistant on Day 6) and “Visit the shrine” (boosts Sanity hidden stat). By end of Day 5, you should have ¥18,000 saved and Morale at 52. Avoid the “Gamble on pachinko” event on Day 4 evening – it is a trap. Days 6–12: The Midgame Crossroads Day 6 Morning: Unlock Office Assistant job (¥8,000/day, requires Morale >50). Take it immediately. This job has a “Coffee Run” mini-game that, if won, gives +10 Morale. Kuro returns, offering to erase all remaining debt
Debt should hit ¥1,100,000. A mysterious benefactor (true route only) leaves an envelope with ¥500,000 and a note: “For Sakura’s future.” Do not question it – accept. New debt: ¥600,000. Days 26–30: Final Stretch and True Ending Conditions Day 26: Pay off ¥300,000 immediately. Keep ¥300,000 for interest. Morale should be 70+ by now. If below 60, use “Call mother” (Evening action) – costs ¥5,000 but gives +20 Morale. You will be left with ¥0
A stranger named “Kuro” offers a loan of ¥500,000 with no interest for 10 days. Accepting seems smart, but this is the Bad Faith Trap . Refuse politely. Instead, sell an old heirloom (automatic story event) for ¥120,000. This keeps you free from Kuro’s debt-collection route, which leads to the “Yakuza Servitude” ending.
Work at Convenience Store. Mini-game: Stock shelves. Complete it perfectly (match shapes quickly) for ¥3,000 and +2 Morale.
By Day 12 end, debt should be ¥1,980,000 (reduced from interest and work). Morale target: 68+. This is where most players fail. Interest spikes to 7% daily from Day 13.