Birushana: Shungen Route Guide
Gentle. Soothing. Always there for comfort. Yet fierce when needed, loud and boisterous, and ever with his best friend's health and happiness in mind. We could be talking about someone's pet dog. We could even be referencing a certain sort of pet cat. We are, of course, discussing Shungen, one of Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei's five romance interests and the coziest of them all.
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Shungen fits the "best friends growing up" trope like a glove whilst developing on his own course along the way. His interactions with other major characters beyond heroine Shanao, such as the monk Benkei, can be as entertainingly heartfelt as anything else the game has in store for you. But if you've pinned your hopes on Shanao shagging Shungen, you should surely read on.
As stat growth is an integral part of Birushana's gameplay, we'll be sure to let you know whenever a choice boosts Shanao's Strength, Knowledge, or Kindness meters. For Shungen, there is a large focus on Kindness.
Shungen beats even Noritsune Taira to the punch by being the first love interest the game introduces you to. In fact, his introduction directly coincides with Shanao's. Three fraudster samurai show up on the mountain where Shanao and Shungen's Buddhist monastery was built upon. Shungen wisely recognizes the trap, immediately dashing into the fray to protect his friend by any means necessary.
Throughout Shanao's journey, Shungen will occasionally be at a loss for words. Contrast this with how much he has to say about anybody who disrespects her or their mutually shared upbringing, and it's easy to see these rare moments show Shungen at his tenderest. Whether it's due to his feelings for the protagonist or another deep-rooted
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