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Squareshots

2026-02-05T01:51:54Z

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== Description ==
Squareshots are a special type of oneshot which doesn't loop. They can occur at any time, and override any existing oneshots that were cued with the same voice. After being cued, squareshots of the same length as this one may occur at any time uncued, unless a different oneshot was cued after the squareshot cue with the same voice.

== Levels ==
* [[Blackest Luxury Car]] (Use and Irregular Rhythm Tutorialized)
* [[The 90's Decision]]
* [[Art Exercise]]
* 5-1 [[Lucky Break]] (Tutorialized)
* 5-1N [[One Slip Too Late]]
* 5-2N [[Unsustainable Inconsolable]]
* 5-X [[Dreams Don't Stop]]

== Cueing ==
Squareshots are cued similarly to regular oneshots, except with the "go" cue replaced with a "one". Although cueing future squareshots of the same length are unnecessary (as long as no other oneshots are cued with the same voice), it's generally recommended to do so to avoid catching the player off guard. One way to ease into uncued squareshots is to slowly remove parts of the squareshot cue with each successive squareshot: for example, starting with "get set one", then "set one" a few times, then just the "one" before finally removing the cue altogether.

==History==
* The iconic "Tonk" sound associated with Squareshots was first seen in RDSRT2.

== Trivia ==
* Squareshots were originally conceived as a method of bringing back the old way of cueing oneshots, where oneshots of the same length could occur at any time (as long as the first one was cued).

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Welcome Back

2026-02-03T11:06:04Z

NAVIDAD:

{{Level2
|image=File:WelcomeBack.png
|prequote= Hopefully this works and I can get back home where it's nice and comfy.
|postquote= I-I'll do my best to keep the anxiety under control.
|levelno=6-2
|bpm=200
|patients= {{Plainlist|
* [[Mark|Mark Booker]]
* [[Paige]] (Unmentioned)
}}
|preclear= The patient has suffered from severe chest pain for years, and says it is often triggered by anxiety.
|postclear= Going forward, let's remember the requested accommodations. Effects of patient's anxiety attacks are significant.
|sdesc=that was perfect, doc.
|amiss=5
|adesc=great work managing his anxiety, doc.
|bmiss=11
|bdesc=good job with the new patient, doc.
|cmiss=16
|cdesc=you'll need to do better than that.
|dmiss=21
|ddesc=you'll need to do better than that.
|fdesc=you'll need to do better than that.
|act=Act 6
|levelprevno=6-1
|levelprev= Something to Tell You
|levelnextno=6-X
|levelnext= Boss Fight
|counterpartno=
|counterpart=
}}
Welcome Back is the second level of Act 6. It introduces 5-beat defibrillation, tutorializes triple-time oneshots (Not used in the level proper, but tutorialized for reasons specified below), and includes the split-heart mechanic.

==Synopsis==
Mark is being treated in the Medical Records room during an anxiety attack, triggered by Dr. Edega suddenly appearing in his room. Flashbacks of the main hospital hall appear with Edega front-and-center, portraying him as some sort of horror antagonist. Halfway through the level, it shows Paige asleep before she suddenly wakes up with the visual of the screen shattering. While the player is still treating Mark, Paige is shown running through the main hall, briefly stopping by each patient, presumably asking them where Ian and Mark are. After this, on the level's first playthrough, it seamlessly transitions into Boss Fight. Otherwise, the level ends.

The level is quite difficult due to its unusual time signature and fast pace, which is likely to catch players off-guard along with the dramatic visuals & unannounced split heart.

==Transcript==
<tabber>
|-|Tutorial=
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Hey!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|I just hooked the new patient up to the defibrillator and...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Well, I've never seen anything like this before.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|His row... it's shorter than it should be!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Whatever this patient went through, it must have been extremely rough.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|His heart is barely holding it together.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Hi there. That's, uh, an interesting way to greet a patient. Are you supposed to be the doctor on call today?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Well...I'm one of them, I guess. I'm Ian.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Nice to meet you. I'm Mark.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|As you guessed, I've had some bad history with heart health.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=lookleft}}
|And I feel like I should warn you...it tends to flare up even worse when I experience, um...moments of anxiety. It's a long story.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Good to know! I'll write that down for Dr Paige. (Managing patient anxiety is more her specialty.)
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Anyway!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Intern, you know by now that the Rhythm Defibrillator is programmed to treat patients on the seventh beat.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|But given Mr Booker's current condition, it seems you'll be hitting on...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...beat five!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|That's two less than seven!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Fantastic observation, Mr Booker.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Y'know, I've been to a lot of specialists. None have been able to make heads or tails of my symptoms.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Every prescription, every remedy...nothing's helped. So don't beat yourself up if you can't help either.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|The only reason I decided to come to Middlesea Hospital is because I've heard you've got this new "experimental treatment".
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|So give it a go, "intern". Let's test it out and see how it feels. I'm curious to see it up close.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Alright! Let's show him what rhythm defibrillation can do. This time, uh, with five beats!
|}
::''No misses:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...I thought you said the intern had never tried this.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Looks like they're a natural!
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Now, intern, one more thing...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|You've seen SVT beats that double and halve the tempo...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|But in rare cases, it might cut into thirds!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|It sounds scary, but if you let yourself feel the rhythm, it should come naturally.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Let's give that a try while we're here.
|}
::''Some misses:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Pretty good! That looked tricky.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|What a fascinating way to treat cardiac symptoms.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|And in the hands of the right user... you'd definitely be able to operate efficiently. Assuming you don't slip up.
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|We can try it again if you'd like, so you can get more practice.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Proceed with the treatment. Quit stalling for Dr Paige.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=scared}}
|...!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Oh, h-hi! Hey, actually, shouldn't you wait outside? Because of the patient's request. The one that mentioned...you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Hm. Fine. Begin the procedure, and I'll wait for Dr Paige. She should've been here already.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=running}}
|Let's get started!
|}

|-|Dialogue=
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=lookright}}
|He's not coming in here...
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=lookleft}}
|...is he?
|}

''Interlude''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|What time-
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=run}}
|OH NO
|}

|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I heard there's a new patient roaming around somewhere.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I think he's sitting in the old Records Room?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|That's fine by me. One less room to get set up. If he wants to sit in all the dust and files, be my guest.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Can't wait to meet this guy, I want to get a look at him.
|-
|}
</tabber>

==Trivia==
* The majority of Welcome Back is in 9/4 time (grouped 4+5). Paige's interlude is in 4/4 time.
* While Welcome Back is the first level to use a 5-beat long row, [[Know You]], [[Worn Out Tapes]], and [[Kingdom of Balloons]] all feature <code>xx----</code> patterns heavily, which functionally act the same.

==References==
<references/>
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:EdegaJumpscare.gif|Edega's jumpscare
</gallery>
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Helping Hands

2026-02-03T11:01:04Z

NAVIDAD:

{{Level2
|image=File:HelpingHands.png
|prequote="..."
|levelno=X-0
|bpm=178
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Mr. Stevenson]]
* [[Mrs. Stevenson]]
* [[Logan]]
* [[Hailey]]
* [[Insomniac]]
* [[Samurai]]
* [[Paige]]
* [[Ian]]
* [[Cole]]
* [[Nicole]]
* [[Miner]]
* [[Farmer]]
* [[Cockatiel]]
* [[Lucky]]
* [[Mark]]
}}
|preclear=[Each patient currently admitted needs a check-up.]
|postclear=[The patients had really kind things to say when I checked on them. I'm so glad I can help them.]
|postquote="The work is exhausting, but...I can do this."
|sdesc=thank you for everything
|amiss=8
|adesc=thank you for everything
|bmiss=15
|bdesc=thank you for everything
|cmiss=35
|cdesc=thank you for everything
|dmiss=45
|ddesc=thank you for everything
|fdesc=thank you for everything
|act=Art Room
|levelprevno=7-X2
|levelprev=Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)
|levelnextno=X-1
|levelnext=Art Exercise
}}
'''Helping Hands''' (X-0) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is the final story level in the game, serving as a playable credits scene.

== Synopsis ==
After the events of [[Miracle Defibrillator]], nearly the entire cast game of the game gathers around in a level that serves as a playable credits screen. Through the majority of the level, the song features a voice that sings what can be interpreted as the collective thoughts of every patient residing within the hospital, expressing their positive views toward the doctors and their desire to help out in any way they can. The level flashes through nearly all of the long-term patients of the game, with a brief appearance of Ian, and a prominent appearance of Paige, where she gets the spotlight halfway through the level; a list of names can be seen flashing through the top and bottom of the screen as she runs through the hospital hallways. Then, toward the end of the level, the player focuses on treating Paige as she stands on a balcony, briefly singing and reflecting on her time at the hospital. After the level ends, the player returns to the title screen of the game.

== Lyrics ==
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
I've been waiting for so long
I can wait a little longer
You take my pulse and now you're gone
Well, I can wait a little more

We used to have heart to hearts
But lately we're a world apart
We folks are odd but we are kind
Can we help you ease your mind?

You're up before the sun is up
You're done after it's gone
But still the work keeps piling up
Don't feel like you belong
Applause is cheap I know
Wish I could lend a hand
But I don't know much medicine
All I can give is thanks

Help me help you help us better
Make me understand
If there's a weight to share together
Take my helping hands
No one makes it on their own
Just tell me what you need from me
We share with you our meals, be sure to take our pills
Take proper care of ourselves

Feeling like you owe the world
Everything you've got
And everyone around you is
Everything you're not
You just can't get your mind off
The ones you couldn't save
The ones you couldn't save
The ones you could've saved

Feeling like you're owed nothing
Other than what you've got
And everyone around you is
Everything you're not
Eight more years of this is
More than what you could take
More than what you could take
Oh

Applause is cheap I know
So take my helping hands
Being here leaves me feeling blue
But it isn't so bad with you

[ADA PAIGE]
They've been waiting for so long
They can wait a little longer
The folks are odd but they are kind
It's nice to help around sometimes
</poem>

== History ==
* In the Act 5 update, the balcony seen at the end of the level was updated, now reflecting the one present within [[Dreams Don't Stop]]. It features a more polished design for the background art, a soccer net visible from the left, and baseballs strewn over the floor.
** The background was changed back to the regular balcony after the 1.0 update.

== Trivia ==
*This is the first level to have the rank text be the same for every letter rank. This is likely done for emotional effect, as the game seeks to thank the player for having played through the story, regardless of their performance on this particular level. The only other level to do this is [[theme of really spooky bird]].

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Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)

2026-02-03T11:00:13Z

NAVIDAD:

{{Level2
|image=File:MiracleDefibrilatorColeSong.png
|prequote= I whipped up a song that should help calm their heartbeats! Let's go!
|levelno=7-X2
|bpm=TBA
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Samurai]]
* [[Logan]]
* [[Hailey]]
* [[Cole]]
* [[Nicole]]
* [[Mrs. Stevenson]]
* [[Cockatiel]]
* [[Miner]]
* [[Lucky]]
* [[Paige]]
* [[Ian]]
* [[Insomniac]]
* [[Mark]]
}}
|preclear= All patients' heartbeats have become synced to music. Operation should be possible to complete now.
|postclear= The virus known as Connectifia Abortus has been safely cleared out. We can finally get back to our regular jobs.
|postquote= You saved the day, but I deserve a little bit of the credit, right?
|passdesc= TBA
|act=Finale (Act 7)
|levelprevno=7-X
|levelprev=Miracle Defibrillator
|levelnextno=X-0
|levelnext=Helping Hands
}}
'''Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)''', also called '''Cole's Song''', and previously known as '''Miracle Defibrillator (Encore)''' is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is the last of the two Finale levels.

This is the ninth boss level, and also the last level in the entire game. This level is entered immediately after [[Miracle Defibrillator]]'s scripted loss section. Like the previous level, it features heavy usage of split windows, even playing around with the characters during the whole song.

== Synopsis ==
TBA

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Dialogue=
{|
|''Start:''
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|Everyone's hearts... they're in sync now!
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|See? Nothing my music can't solve!
|-
|''First Drop:''
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai}}
|Danger. Get ready, intern.
|-
|''After First Drop:''
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Hailey! I see you!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=perturbed}}
|Logan? Are you in... space?
|-
|''If Paige left (6-X ending was hit):''
|-
|'''Security Robot:'''
|-
|VISITING HOURS ARE OVER.
|-
|RETURN TO YOUR ROOM FOR ISOLATION.
|-
|''Second Drop:''
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Ian!
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai}}
|Let me try.
|-
|''Ian Cutscene:''
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Ian!!!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=comfortnotepad}}
|Please, just help him...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Ian, just hang in there a little longer.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You'll be okay. The intern and I are with you. We'll take care of everything.
|-
|(Ian wakes up)
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Ian!!!
|-
|''If Paige left:''
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I should've known you were going to work yourself to death if I left.
|-
|''If Paige stayed:''
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|placeholder :)
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|The workload must have been impossible. I'm sorry, I...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|N-no! I'm sorry! I saw how Edega always pushed you and I never spoke up...
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai}}
|Have this. My favorite breakfast bar. Helps blood-sugar level.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|Just sit tight, I'm sure the intern will fix you up in no time.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Oh! I can do that, don't worry. I have my own button.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Is this how rhythm treatment feels? It's actually kind of nice.
|-
|''Insomniac Cutscene:''
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Alright!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Here's what I was up all night finishing. The Connectifia Abortus Firewall!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|There! Now the virus can't keep escaping!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|It can't get in or out of the system. So you can finish it off once and for all, intern.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|One last time, press on the seventh beat no matter what!
|-
|''Ending:''
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|There's only one patient left with the virus...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|This is our chance! Let's go save Mark!
|-
|}

|-|Ending Cutscene=
{|
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|This is a placeholder.
|-
|}

|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|This is a placeholder!
|-
|}

|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Phew! Is it all over? Is it safe to be walking around?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|It looks like you saved the day!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Whatever they're paying ya...you deserve double!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Heck, you deserve an award! Employee of the Year! This place would be in shambles without you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|I think we'd be in shambles without you, man! I'm rooting for you to be Employee of the Year.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Wait, me?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Yeah! While all the doctors are busy doing doctor stuff, you keep this place super clean!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|And you say "Good Morning" to me every single day!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I mean, sure, but...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}}
|You're fun to talk to!
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|And you let me play loud music even though it's probably annoying!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I-...I mean it is annoying, but I know it makes you happy, so I don't want to make you stop...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|We love having you around. If you had been laid off with the rest of the staff, I would've quit months ago.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=idle}}
|Yeah! Even Edega likes you!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Aw...
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Y'all know how to make a guy feel special, huh?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Well, it sounds like Employee of the Year is going to be an easy pick this year.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|But don't feel bad, intern! Second place is pretty good too!
|-
|}
</tabber>
== Lyrics ==
<tabber>
|-|English, Paige Leaves=
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">

[Intro]
(I'm doing better now than back then, better than I thought)
(Heartbeat)
(I'm doing better now than back then, better than I thought)

(I'm doing better now than back then, better than I thought)
(Heartbeat)
(I'm doing better now than back then, better than I thought)

[Verse 1 - Paige]
I left to find
A better place
But why does my heart bring
me back to your embrace?

[Verse 2 - '''Logan''', ''Hailey'']
'''I've been searching for you'''
'''Need a sign, need a clue'''
'''No one else to turn to'''
'''I feel so lost without you'''

''I hear you calling me''
''Don't know where you could be''
''I wait here patiently''
''Hoping that you will find me''

(Song Drop)

[Verse 3 - ''Cole'', '''Nicole''', Both]
''I said some things''
I can't unsay
''But I still hope you will''
Forgive me someday

[Verse 4 - '''Logan''', ''Hailey'', Both]
'''Everything feels so right'''
''Hand in hand, side by side''
When we're together, no-nothing else matters
As long, as we are where we belong

</poem>
|-|English, Paige Stays=
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">

[Intro]
(I'm doing better now than back then, better than I thought)
(Heartbeat)
(I'm doing better now than back then, better than I thought)

(I'm doing better now than back then, better than I thought)
(Heartbeat)
(I'm doing better now than back then, better than I thought)

[Verse 1 - Paige]
I'm searching for
Where I belong
When all I do is wrong
My heart still carries on

[Verse 2 - '''Logan''', ''Hailey'']
'''I've been searching for you'''
'''Need a sign, need a clue'''
'''No one else to turn to'''
'''I feel so lost without you'''

''I hear you calling me''
''Don't know where you could be''
''I wait here patiently''
''Hoping that you will find me''

(Song Drop)

[Verse 3 - ''Cole'', '''Nicole''', Both]
''The doc was right''
I've lost myself
(in unison)
''All the caffeine has made me say what I don't mean''
'''The nicotine has made me say what I don't mean'''

[Verse 4 - '''Logan''', ''Hailey'', Both]
'''Everything feels so right'''
''Hand in hand, side by side''
When we're together, no-nothing else matters
As long, as we are where we belong

</poem>
</tabber>

== Trivia ==
*This level plays not only with windows, but also with the patients, for example, Logan jumps from one window to another after the first drop, and Cole falls off a window before being caught by the Intern during the second.
**This first example means that the patients can somehow see other windows, as Hailey points out that Logan is in space.

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Blurred

2026-02-03T10:54:39Z

NAVIDAD:

{{Level2
|image=File:Blurred.png
|prequote= This room is a mess...but it's comfy.
|postquote= Gabe kept this room exactly how we decorated it, huh?
|levelno=7-1
|bpm=?
|patients= {{Plainlist|
* [[Mark|Mark Booker]]
* [[Edega]] (Unmentioned, automated)
}}
|preclear= Patient's condition has shown no improvement so far. New procedures should be utilized.
|postclear= Patient has relevant medical experience, and should be consulted on the specifics of his care.
|sdesc=perfect, just like the old days
|amiss=7
|adesc=great work, just like the old days
|bmiss=13
|bdesc=tough work, just like the old days
|cmiss=20
|cdesc=stress-inducing, just like the old days
|dmiss=28
|ddesc=disastrous, just like the old days
|fdesc=traumatic, just like the old days
|act=Act 7
|levelprevno=6-X
|levelprev= Boss Fight
|levelnextno=2-XN
|levelnext= Bitter Times
|counterpartno=
|counterpart=}}

'''Blurred''' is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is also the first and only non-boss level of Act 7.

This level introduces [[Holdshots]] and ECG Shortening (only the former is tutorialized), and expands both [[Mark]] and [[Edega|Edega's]] story, by revealing they worked together.

The track is made by SKARBA, originally as a personal project.

==Synopsis==
TBA

==Transcript==
<tabber>
|-|Cutscene=
''If at least one note was hit in the ending sequence of 6-X:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Good morning!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Hey, it took a few weeks, but I finally finished something I was working on for a while!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|I've expanded the rhythm internship program!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Since we're, uh...more understaffed than ever...I figured this could help the hospital out.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I've started reaching out for more interns who can work remotely.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Rhythm Nurses...Rhythm Counselors...even Rhythm Security Guards!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|So long as someone has a computer and an internet connection, they can take a job here. Just like you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|I know it's not ideal, but...ever since Ada left...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|The few of us left here got saddled with a bunch of new responsibilities, running up and down the halls.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|And it doesn't seem like the hospital is going to start hiring again any time soon...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...so this was the best solution I could come up with!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I've been working on the defibrillator to figure out why we haven't made any progress with Mark yet.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|And when I'm not doing that, Edega keeps pushing me to make progress on his "Miracle Defibrillator" machine, whatever that's supposed to do.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|I'm exhausted. On top of all that, even at home I've been staying up all night working on something that will-
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Whatever, I'm just rambling now! You know how busy it is here. It's time to try out the new treatment on Mark!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=dizzy}}
|Let's go check on him in the Medical Records Room before I pass out or something.
|-
|}
''If all of the notes in the ending sequence of 6-X were missed:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Good morning!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|We've been able to keep Mark stable and comfortable for a while, but still no progress on his condition.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Today might be different, though! Ian said something about a new feature for the defibrillator.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Hopefully this new one will be more effective. Your last treatment didn't seem to solve anything.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|Anyway, what have you been up to?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Whoops. My reflex to try to make small-talk is unstoppable, apparently.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I'll just talk about myself, then.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|I saw a movie the other night!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|It's been forever since I've managed to find time to do anything.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I wanted to go with a friend, but our schedules never line up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|So I went alone, but... what are the chances, I saw Logan and Hailey there!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|It was cute. Must have been their first date!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Bizzare movie choice, though. It was one of those prestiege horror flicks, with all the award buzz.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I had to keep my eyes closed half the time. Hopefully they had more fun!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Anyway, let's go help Mark, shall we?
|-
|}
|-|Tutorial=
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=eplaining}}
|Hi! Before we start, I gotta introduce you to the new defibrillator.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Check it out, the Rhythm Defibrillator version 0.8.4!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Okay, so...yeah, it basically looks the same.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|But feel it!!! I swapped them all out to have authentic Japanese arcade buttons!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|They have a new glossy exterior, one millimeter of pushback travel, and are durable for up to five million lifetime presses!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|And, uh...it's also fitted with a new treatment that will save Mr. Booker's life. That too.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|The old defibrillator seemed like it was ineffective at treating his symptoms. It was strange.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|So I came up with this new treatment.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|There's still a lot of research I need to do about how rhythm treatment works, how it can be most effective...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...but Edega keeps getting me sidetracked with all his demands.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|He keeps pushing me to make it into this perfect "Miracle Defibrillator." It's not very realistic.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|He thinks we're going to be able to "rebuild cells from scratch" or something.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Speaking of which, you'd think he'd be here to check out the improvements, but I haven't seen him.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...it's probably for the best.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Oh! I, uh...forgot you were here. Mark, right?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|It just means the accommodation I asked for is being honored. At least he can do that right.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Besides, I, uh, prefer the quiet. It's giving me a chance to catch up on my backlog.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Speaking of which...listen, intern. I've been reading up on this "rhythm treatment" stuff.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|The principles of it are interesting. I think I have an idea of how you can apply it to my condition.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Let's test it out on myself again.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Uhh...usually we've got a guy for that, he's like this farmer who-
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I'll be getting it in high doses in a minute, I might as well know what I'm getting into.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Now, according to the documentation, you'll see my pulse slide across the screen just like when you've performed "Supraventricular Tachycardia Beats."
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|(Where did he...wait, that's just my notebook!)
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|As with any other "SVT Beat", you'll hear a pulse and defibrillate on the second beat.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Except...when you hear this special cue...
|-
|
|Zoop!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...you'll hold the beat instead of pressing, up until when the next 'Get' cue would be.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|So, to be clear...you're holding the beats, not tapping them. Got it?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|It says "If the intern doesn't remember, tell them it's like that time with the buff guy on the old-timey train." That mean anything to you?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Now, as much as I'd love to flip through this cover-to-cover...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Hey!!!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...let's practice.
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|That's your cue! Hold the next beat!
|} 
::''Some misses:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Wow. It's like you were born for this.
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Let's try some faster beats, then.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|There's a note in here with like a hundred circles around it, it says "DON'T PANIC, JUST FOLLOW THE RHYTHM OF GET AND SET."
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|But you probably knew that already.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Good luck!
|} 
::''Some misses:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Well done!
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|That should be everything you need to know.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Hey, you forgot what I wrote in the corner!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...the doodle of your MMO character?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Th-The other thing!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Oh right!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|While you're holding a held beat, any beats from other patients nearby will be automatically caught!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|So if you see a beat that will overlap with it, just keep holding!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Let's try it!
|} 
::''Some misses:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Great work, intern! You must be getting paid the big bucks.
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Well, that was fun. Here's your notebook back, by the way.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Thanks. Well...I guess that handles the tutorial?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Hey, am I allowed to read to keep my mind off things while receiving the treatment? I've got a book club meeting coming up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Reading would be the most normal thing any patient has done while we've defibrillated.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Alright, good luck!
|}

|-|Dialogue=
''If at least one note was hit in the ending sequence of 6-X:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|This is a placeholder!
|-
|}
''If all of the notes in the ending sequence of 6-X were missed:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|This is a placeholder!
|-
|}
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Hm. Seems like it's stabilised for now.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Your new treatment idea must have worked. Thanks.
|}
::''If at least one note was hit in the ending sequence of 6-X:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|N-no problem...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|But wait, you're saying the reason you asked for that accommodation...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...is because you used to be friends?
|}
::''If all of the notes in the ending sequence of 6-X were missed:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Glad we could help!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|But wait, you're saying the reason you asked for that accommodation...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|...is because you used to be friends?
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Yeah. It's better if...I don't hear his voice.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I burnt out. Harder than I thought I could ever burn out on anything.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|It wasn't just that I didn't want to be a doctor. I didn't want to do anything anymore. I felt lost.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|There were days where I fell asleep and wished I would never wake up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|That was when the chronic condition set in. And when Gabe stopped talking to me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|After long enough, I was fine with it. I didn't want to run into him either.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|When I was a little kid, I used to bury my nose in books when I wanted to shut the world out.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I guess old habits don't change.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|If I collect more and more books, then there's always something new to read. Something new to distract me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I tried to forget my old career and ignore what it did to my body for as long as I could.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Believe me, I wouldn't step foot back in this place unless my life was literally on the line.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I'm in your care now. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you figure something out.
|}

''6-X Completed:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Alright! New defibrillator is working just fine. Things are finally getting under control.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|What's next? Let me check if the Rhythm Nurse intern added anything to my calendar...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|...wait...oh no. I completely forgot about the rehab meetings.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Ada was doing daily meetings to check in on Cole and Nicole on their recoveries...I, uh, haven't done a single one since she left.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Whoops.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Aghhh...t-this is gonna be so awkward, but I guess I should run by their rooms and see-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Ian. I asked for a progress report on the Miracle Defibrillator. Come with me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|...y-yes sir. I'll be there.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|(Intern, can you go check on how Cole and Nicole have been doing?)
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|(I feel like I haven't heard from them in forever so, uh...they might not be doing great.)
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|(Good luck! I owe you for this!)
|}

''6-X Missed:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Alright, at least we were able to help a bit for now.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|I'm concerned about how his condition has been progressing. He looks weaker every day.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|But...no time for that! We need to move on.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Hey, intern, can you help me check on Cole and Nicole?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Last time I saw them for one of their rehab meetings, the mood was...tense.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I wonder what happened.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Let's go make sure they're okay.
|}

|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Imagine my surprise when the new patient wallowing in the dusty old Records Room was Mark Booker!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I remember him! The kind of guy that would really light this place up with his smile.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|That time between Mark quitting and Ada joining... those were The Dark Ages for sure.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I was just talking to him this morning and he remembered me too!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|We used to trade books back and forth. He'd make me read some fancy-pants classic literature and I'd make him read some sports history.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I can't remember a single word of Pilgrim's Progress or Don Quixote, but I'll never forget how excited he was to give them to me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I wish we could've re-united under happier circumstances, he seems like he's in rough shape. You better fix him up!
|-
|</tabber>

== Trivia ==
TBA
== References ==
<references/>
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Window Dance

2026-01-11T02:01:38Z

NAVIDAD: /* Description */

== Description ==
Window Dance is a visual mechanic which minimizes the game window and moves it freely across the screen. This is purely a visual distraction and has no effect on gameplay.

In 5-X, Window Resize is also introduced.

In 2-XN, Multiple windows are shown to be possible.

In 7-X2, windows may become invisible to invoke out-of-windows effects

== Levels ==
* 2-X [[All The Times]]
* 2-XN [[Bitter Times]]
* 4-1N [[Rollerdisco Rumble]]
* 5-X [[Dreams Don't Stop]]
* 7-X [[Miracle Defibrillator]]
* 7-X2 [[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]]


== History ==

== Trivia ==

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Oneshot Beats

2026-01-11T01:59:16Z

NAVIDAD: /* Levels */

== Description ==
Oneshot beats (also ''SVT Beats'') are the secondary gameplay style in Rhythm Doctor and consist of one or multiple pulses, and one hit. The rhythm of the hits is determined by a "[[Say Ready, Get, Set, Go!|Ready, Get, Set, Go!]]" cue, however the pulses can change at any time. A oneshot pattern goes on until it is stopped with a "Stop" cue (though not always required), or changed to another pattern.

== Levels ==
*[[Lo-fi Hip-Hop Beats To Treat Patients To]] (Tutorialized)
*[[wish i could care less]]
*[[Supraventricular Tachycardia]]
*[[Unreachable]]
*[[Puff Piece]] (Swing Tutorialized)
*[[Bomb-Sniffing Pomeranian]]
*[[All The Times]]
*[[Beans Hopper]]
*[[Rollerdisco Rumble]]
*[[Know You]]
*[[Murmurs]]
*[[Helping Hands]]
*[[Art Exercise]]
*[[Worn Out Tapes]]
*[[Blackest Luxury Car]]
*[[The 90's Decision]]
*[[Lucky Break]]
*[[Lo-fi Beats For Patients To Chill To]]
*[[Dreams Don't Stop]]
*[[One Slip Too Late]]
*[[Unsustainable Inconsolable]]
*[[Fixations Toward the Stars]]

== Cueing ==
[[File:Oneshot_Cues_1.png|thumb|Oneshot cues for a simple pattern]]
[[File:Oneshot_Cues_2.png|thumb|Oneshot cues for a different pattern]]
A oneshot pattern is always preceded by either the nurse or Ian saying "(Rea - Dy -) Get - Set - Go", and it continues until an "(And -) Stop" cue from the same voice as the cue-in, a different oneshot or [[Squareshots|squareshot]] cue-in from the same voice as the cue-in, or the final input of the level.

[[File:Oneshot_Cues_3.png|thumb|Oneshot cues for a complex pattern]]
The pattern of the cues shadows the pattern of the oneshots to follow. "Rea" and "Get" nominally line up with a oneshot pulse (green marker in the [[Level Editor|editor]]), and "Dy" and "Set" line up with a hit (yellow marker). After a "Go" cue, the pattern starting from the first "Rea" or "Get" cue of a pattern until the "Go" cue is looped continuously as oneshot pulses and hits, and the player must input accordingly. Since only the positions of the "Dy" and "Set" cues along with the interval of the pattern ultimately determine the hit timing, the pattern of the pulses does not necessarily need to follow the "Rea" and "Get"s exactly.

Starting from the end of a cue-in pattern, all intended hits must be "Set"s until a pulse is encountered, which must be a "Get". From there, all preceding pulses must be "Gets" until the preceding hit, which must be a "Dy". Then from there, all pulses must be "Rea"s, and all hits must be "Dy"s. A pattern must not end in "Rea" or "Get", nor start with "Go".

Remember: "Rea" = '''Pulse''', "Dy" = '''Hit''', "Get" = '''Pulse''', "Set" = '''Hit''', "Go" = '''Pulse'''.

"Rea - Dy" is generally included in faster patterns to provide more reaction time, or in complex patterns that cannot be cued-in using "Get - Set - Go" alone. The two different cue-in voices allow for two simultaneous oneshot or squareshot patterns, typically on different rows.

A "Set - Go" cue-in can be used to reinitiate the previous oneshot pattern.

The combined "And Stop" event is not recommended because it doesn't sync to the bpm. Instead use the "And" & "Stop" events seperately.

== History ==
*

== Trivia ==
* Oneshots are inspired by, and very similar to the classic percussion pattern of a kick drum on beats 1 and 3, as well as a snare or clap on beats 2 and 4. ("Boom Tschak")

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Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)

2026-01-11T01:56:53Z

NAVIDAD:

{{Level2
|prequote= ...
|levelno=7-X2
|bpm=TBA
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Samurai]]
* [[Logan]]
* [[Hailey]]
* [[Cole]]
* [[Nicole]]
* [[Mrs. Stevenson]]
* [[Cockatiel]]
* [[Miner]]
* [[Lucky]]
* [[Paige]]
* [[Ian]]
* [[Insomniac]]
* [[Mark]]
}}
|preclear= TBA
|postclear= TBA
|postquote= TBA
|passdesc= TBA
|act=Finale (Act 7)
|levelprevno=7-X
|levelprev=Miracle Defibrillator
}}
'''Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)''', also called '''Miracle Defibrillator (Encore)''', is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is the last of the two Finale levels.

This is the ninth boss level, and also the last level in the entire game. This level is entered immediately after [[Miracle Defibrillator]]'s scripted loss section. Like the previous level, it features heavy usage of split windows, even playing around with the characters during the whole song.

== Synopsis ==
TBA

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Dialogue=
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|This is a placeholder!
|-
|}

|-|Ending Cutscene=
{|
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|This is a placeholder.
|-
|}

|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|This is a placeholder!
|-
|}

|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|This is a placeholder.
|-
|}
</tabber>
== Lyrics ==
<tabber>
|-|English, Paige Leaves=
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">

[Intro]
(I'm doing better now than back then, better than I thought)
(Heartbeat)
(I'm doing better now than back then, better than I thought)

(I'm doing better now than back then, better than I thought)
(Heartbeat)
(I'm doing better now than back then, better than I thought)

[Verse 1 - Paige]
I left to find
A better place
But why does my heart bring
me back to your embrace?

[Verse 2 - '''Logan''', ''Hailey'']
'''I've been searching for you'''
'''Need a sign, need a clue'''
'''No one else to turn to'''
'''I feel so lost without you'''

''I hear you calling me''
''Don't know where you could be''
''I wait here patiently''
''Hoping that you will find me''

(Song Drop)

[Verse 3 - ''Cole'', '''Nicole''', Both]
''I said some things''
I can't unsay
''But I still hope you will''
Forgive me someday

[Verse 4 - '''Logan''', ''Hailey'', Both]
'''Everything feels so right'''
''Hand in hand, side by side''
When we're together, no-nothing else matters
As long, as we are where we belong

</poem>
|-|English, Paige Stays=
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">

[Intro]
(I'm doing better now than back then, better than I thought)
(Heartbeat)
(I'm doing better now than back then, better than I thought)

(I'm doing better now than back then, better than I thought)
(Heartbeat)
(I'm doing better now than back then, better than I thought)

[Verse 1 - Paige]
I'm searching for
Where I belong
When all I do is wrong
My heart still carries on

[Verse 2 - '''Logan''', ''Hailey'']
'''I've been searching for you'''
'''Need a sign, need a clue'''
'''No one else to turn to'''
'''I feel so lost without you'''

''I hear you calling me''
''Don't know where you could be''
''I wait here patiently''
''Hoping that you will find me''

(Song Drop)

[Verse 3 - ''Cole'', '''Nicole''', Both]
''The doc was right''
I've lost myself
(in unison)
''All the caffeine has made me say what I don't mean''
'''The nicotine has made me say what I don't mean'''

[Verse 4 - '''Logan''', ''Hailey'', Both]
'''Everything feels so right'''
''Hand in hand, side by side''
When we're together, no-nothing else matters
As long, as we are where we belong

</poem>
</tabber>

== Trivia ==
*This level plays not only with windows, but also with the patients, for example, Logan jumps from one window to another after the first drop, and Cole falls off a window before being caught by the Intern during the second.
**This first example means that the patients can somehow see other windows, as Hailey points out that Logan is in space.

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Miracle Defibrillator

2026-01-11T01:56:09Z

NAVIDAD: /* Trivia */

{{Level2
|prequote= ...
|levelno=7-X
|bpm=TBA
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Mark|Mark Booker]]
 Unmentioned: 
* [[Samurai]]
* [[Logan]]
* [[Hailey]]
* [[Insomniac]]
* [[Cole]]
* [[Nicole]]
* [[Richard Hugh]]
* [[Mr. Stevenson]]
* [[Mrs. Stevenson]]
* [[Cockatiel]]
* [[Owl]]
* [[Parrot]]
* [[Oriole]]
* [[Miner]]
* [[Paige]]
}}
|preclear= Emergency operation initiated. Patient's condition has deteriorated rapidly.
|postclear= TBA
|postquote= TBA
|passdesc= TBA
|act=Finale (Act 7)
|levelprevno=2-XN
|levelprev=Bitter Times
|levelnextno=7-X2
|levelnext=Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)
}}
'''Miracle Defibrillator''' is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is the first of the two Finale levels.

This is the eighth boss level, and second to last level in the entire game. It's a mix of all the previous story mode levels in rapid succession. Its difficulty comes in multiple patients (up to 6) almost all the time, and its prolonged usage of multiple windows. It is unlocked after beating [[Bitter Times]].

== Synopsis ==

TBA

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Main Ward Intro=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|This is a placeholder!
|-
|}
|-|Basement Hallway=
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|This is a placeholder!
|-
|}

|-|Cutscene=
{|
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Mark, are you with us? Can you hear me?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Hey...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Patient's responsive. And we've got a pulse returning.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Stabilised for now. Thank you, both of you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|I'm so happy you're both here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Of course, you can't run a Code Blue on your own. Next, we should make sure the patient-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|...I'm happy that you're both here to see what happens next.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Ian, did you bring the Miracle Defibrillator?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|T-Technically, yeah, I did...but...we can't use it today!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|We haven't run any clinical trials with it yet, we haven't seen how it reacts with the human body-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega|expr=wave}}
|Set up the Miracle Defibrillator and prepare Mr Booker for his treatment.
|}
::''If at least one note was hit in the ending sequence of 6-X:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Today's a big day. Of all days for you to return, Ada, this was perfect timing.
|}
::''If all the notes in the ending sequence of 6-X were missed:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Today's a big day. Your presence isn't required, Ada, but you're welcome to observe.
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|He's safely stabilised for now, but his condition is still rapidly deteriorating.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|The new Miracle treatment will be the quickest way to save him. I'm sure even you can see that now.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega|expr=noteflip}}
|I'll be leading Ian and the intern through Mr Booker's operation today.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega|expr=noteflip}}
|Afterwards, the patient will be cleared to go home.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|In fact, every patient will be cleared.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega|expr=wave}}
|We'll have our proven cure for Connectifia abortus. And eventually, for everything else. Illness, disease, injuries.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|We've all worked together for so long, we've made so much progress.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|And today we have a patient who needs our help, who needs something only we can do.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|There isn't time to hesitate.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Ian just wants to make sure-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Be quiet. If the three of you don't have the stomach to help this patient, then you can leave.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|I'll end the rhythm program, I'll cut the intern's signal...and I'll just find someone new to take their place.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Someone more cooperative.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|With the Miracle Defibrillator, I can even operate on my own if I have to.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|So either do your job and help me operate, or go home.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Fine. Ian, set it up. The intern and I will keep an eye on Mark to make sure he's okay.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|Hey, Mark...how are you feeling?
|}
::''6-X Completed:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Dr Paige? Didn't think I'd see you again.
|}
::''6-X Missed:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Dr Paige? I'm glad to see you, at least.
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I'm hanging in there. I understand that we're, uh...running out of options for me. My vitals are trending in a bad direction.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Well, the three of us are going to be treating you today, so let us worry about that.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|We're going to be trying something new. It's never really been, um...tested before. We'll need you to read some-
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I consent. To whatever you want to try. I consent to the "Miracle" treatment.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|A-Are you sure?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Yes. Just do it. Please.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Okay. Well...if you feel any pain, let us know. If it's too much, we can stop.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Alright, we're all hooked up. Now it's all you, intern.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|On the cue, hold the defibrillator. Keep it held. Don't stop until I say so.
|}
::''If the cue is missed:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Intern! You have to keep holding it down!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I know you're afraid. We all are.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|B-But it's not like we have many options left...
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega|expr=noteflip}}
|...
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Keep holding that button down. His cells are still rebuilding-
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|How's your pain?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I can handle it. Keep going.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Hey, if it's too much, maybe we should-
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|DON'T STOP, I CAN HANDLE IT, I CAN HANDLE-
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|AAA A A A A A ##@@@@@A A A A::::(($$$$
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|This isn't going to work! His body can't handle it, and the virus came back-
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Intern, are you still there? The virus is out of control.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Edega and I will take care of Mark, go help everyone else!
|}

|-|Dialogue=
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|This is a placeholder!
|-
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|This is a placeholder.
|-
</tabber>

== Trivia ==
*This level has you treat all previous patients but one, this being [[Lucky]]. The reason for this is unknown.
*The story mode sections are as follows:
** 1-1 [[Samurai Techno]]
** 1-2 [[Intimate]]
** 1-1 [[Samurai Techno]] & 1-2 [[Intimate]]
** 2-1 [[Lo-fi Hip-Hop Beats To Treat Patients To]]
** 2-1 [[Lo-fi Hip-Hop Beats To Treat Patients To]] & 3-X [[One Shift More]]
** 2-2N [[Unreachable]]
** 2-3 [[Puff Piece]]
** 2-X [[All The Times]]
** 2-X [[All The Times]] & 1-X [[Battleworn Insomniac]]
** 3-1 [[Sleepy Garden]] & 3-2 [[Classy]]
** 3-3 [[Distant Duet]] & 3-2 [[Classy]] & 3-1N [[Lounge]]
** 4-1 [[Training Doctor's Train Ride Performance]] & 4-3 [[Steinway]]

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Corazones Viejos

2026-01-03T03:03:55Z

NAVIDAD:

{{Level2
|image=
|prequote=
|levelno=5-3N
|bpm=
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Mr. Stevenson]]
* [[Mrs. Stevenson]]
''Unmentioned:''
* [[Parrot]]
* [[Oriole]]
* [[Cockatiel]]
* [[Owl]]
}}
|preclear=
|postclear="Chair dancing" session went well. Keep an eye on Mr Stevenson and ensure he stays in his wheelchair.
|postquote="Who said you can't teach this old dog some new tricks?"
|sdesc=your baldosa is bellísima
|amiss=
|adesc=your molinete is magnífico
|bmiss=
|bdesc=your pasada is passable
|cmiss=
|cdesc=your ocho is so-so
|dmiss=
|ddesc=your calesita is careless
|fdesc=
|act=Act 5 Night
|levelprevno=5-2N
|levelprev=Unsustainable Inconsolable
|levelnextno=
|levelnext=
|counterpartno=5-3
|counterpart=Seventh-Inning Stretch
}}
'''Corazones Viejos''' (5-3N) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is the Night Shift version of [[Seventh-Inning Stretch]]. Unlike [[Song of the Sea (Night)]] however, this is a full-on level instead of another intermission. It's also the last Night Shift level available.

It introduces swung held beats.

== Synopsis ==

== Transcript ==
<tabber>
|-|Tutorial=
{|
|
|''[Birds enter, one by one]''
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|One...two...three...four!
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|The whole family's back together! Aren't they beautiful?
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|Aw, look! My children love it in their new room!
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|I can tell they're excited. And if I put one finger on their chest, ever so gently...
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|...I can hear their heartbeat! Oh, it sounds a bit like mine!
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|It's almost got my rhythm, but it sounds like...only four beats?
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|You cuties just want food, huh?
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|Here, a quick snack. But mommy needs to run soon!
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|Stanley wants to go chair-dancing! We're going to tango!
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|Isn't that romantic? We used to dance for hours!
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|He said he saw a video once about "chair-dancing".
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|They say you can do all these dances...
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|...without having to leave your seat!
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|...hey, is that doctor in here? I wanted to ask her something.
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|Just lil' old me!
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|Oh, but don't go just yet! My hubby and I were about to try some chair-dancing!
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|You can do all sorts of fancy ballroom dancing, all from the comfort of your chair.
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|You can join us, if you'd like! We'll go nice and slow.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Uhhh...no, ma'am...I think I'm good.
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|Suit yourself! Let us know what you think of our moves.
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|Ready, honey?
|-
|{{Sprite/MrStevensonTango}}
|I was born ready!
|}

|-|Dialogue=
''[Final verse]''
{|
|{{Sprite/MrStevensonTango}}
|How are my moves? Just as sharp as our wedding night?
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|Even sharper! But darling, don't pull a muscle, okay?
|-
|}

|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|What do you think? Do you think I've still got it?
|-
|{{Sprite/MrStevensonTango}}
|Graceful as a butterfly! Like you haven't skipped a day.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}}
|Uh, not to intrude your sweet little moment here, but I heard some music and came by to check it out.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}}
|You two really still have your rhythm, huh? That was...like...I don't even know what to say!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}}
|Ma'am, you were going crazy, like...flexible like a gymnast! At your age?!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}}
|And gramps over here...he's still got moves! Even in the chair, he's swinging around, spinning around...amazing!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}}
|I don't know what I expected. Any chance you're, uh...willing to give some dance lessons to a newbie?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}}
|My arm's still stuck in this thing, but maybe I can still make it work?
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevensonTango}}
|Of course! We'll work around it. You're always welcome here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}}
|Alright! You hear that, intern? The big man's hitting in the dance floor!
|}

|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Finally, some good music! Did you hear the Stevensons playing that tango record?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|They're thinking of starting a little dance club here in the hospital.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|If they go through it, I'm thinkin' of joining.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Tango, samba, swing...I've dabbled in a little bit of everything.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I could use a dance partner. You in?
|}

</tabber>

== Trivia ==
* "Corazones Viejos" is Spanish for "Old Hearts", likely referring to the Stevensons.

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Art Exercise

2026-01-02T11:37:57Z

NAVIDAD:

{{Level2
|image=File:ArtExercise.png
|prequote="Can you help me with a drawing?"
|levelno=X-1
|bpm=70
|patients=[[Lucia]]
|preclear=This patient doesn't seem to be feeling well. She's sitting in the corner with some kind of sketchbook.
|postclear=Patient's "art block" has been cured. [Should I get her autograph in case she becomes famous?]
|postquote="Thanks, that came out great!"
|sdesc=Woah...we're the perfect team! Let's get a shared sketchbook!
|amiss=5
|adesc=That was fun! We should do this again!
|bmiss=10
|bdesc=That was pretty fun!
|cmiss=15
|cdesc=That didn't go quite as planned, but...oh well!
|dmiss=20
|ddesc=They were really wonky, but I tried my best...
|fdesc=Try to keep the pencil on the page!
|act=Art Room
|levelprevno=X-0
|levelprev=Helping Hands
}}
'''Art Exercise''', also known as '''Young Love''' or '''Doodling''' (X-1) is a level in Rhythm Doctor.

It is the last level in the main storyline. It properly introduces [[Lucia]], and though it has no tutorial, the level still demonstrates the true property of [[Squareshots]] outside of decorative uses.

[https://soundcloud.com/boxcatllc/young-love The track] was created by BoxCat Games.

== Synopsis ==
Hailey stumbles upon Lucia, struggling with an artist's block. Lucia asks Hailey to participate in an art exercise where Hailey draws scribbles and Lucia turns it into drawings. The player treats Lucia as Hailey draws various scribbles on Lucia's sketchbook, with Lucia turning it into various drawings; She draws a picture of Hailey, a grumpy alligator, a T-Rex, a "sneaky dude [...] up to no good," a woman with a long nose, a chubby bird sitting on a branch, and finally, a self-portrait of herself. She thanks Hailey for participating in the exercise with her, and tells her that they should do more scribbles another time. Ian and Paige then thank the player for treating all available patients in the Early Access version of ''Rhythm Doctor'' as the level ends.

== Gameplay ==
=== 2-player mode ===
Player 1 treats Lucia, while player 2 treats [[Hailey]]. Player 2 only plays [[Squareshots]], while player 1 only plays classic beats. Unlike the 1-player version, there are multiple squareshots interspersed throughout each phrase.

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Dialogue=
''[Level start]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Oh...hi. As you can see, I'm kind of stuck right now. Some artist's block.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Hmm...wait, maybe you can help...?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|I know a fun lil' thing we can do!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Here...you just draw a big scribble. Just a couple of random lines.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Then I'll look at it and turn it into something. Make sense? Just draw some big lines across the page!
|}
''[Interlude]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Hmm...let's see...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|I think I've got something!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|It's...you! I was kinda just looking around at what was nearby, haha.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Gimme another scribble!
|}
''[Interlude 2]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Hmm...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|A...grumpy alligator! Keep 'em coming!
|}
''[Interlude 3]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|It's a T-Rex! With a, uh...plate of big meat. Like in those old games? Heheh...
|}
''[Interlude 4]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Pfffhahaha oh my godddd...I'm sorry...I saw it and I had to. Look at this sneaky dude! Up to no good!!!
|}
''[Interlude 5]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|It's uh...a woman...with a long nose. Sorry, these can't all be winners, haha.
|}
''[Interlude 6]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|A chubby bird sitting on a lil' branch! Ahh...this one's pretty cute?
|}
''[Level outro]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Hmmmmm...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|When in doubt, self-portrait!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Ah...I love doing this with someone. It's just kinda fun, right? We should do more.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Next time let's design a bunch of really messed up monsters or something. Like an RPG...! It'll be fun!
|}
::''On Early access builds:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Congratulations on completing all of the patients in the Early Access version of Rhythm Doctor!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You've helped a lot of people around here. We can't wait to get more of your help in the future!
|}
::''On full release:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Thank you for spending time with me! You remind me of those friendly doctors.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|It must have taken a lot of training to get this far. I bet you'll be helping lots of people. You're the best!
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Did you see that girl that does the drawings?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|She drew me, once! I still have the picture at home.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I've never looked better!
|}
</tabber>

== History ==
* Before the ''Muse Dash'' collab was added to the game, this was the only level to feature [[Squareshots]]. It featured no tutorial for these Squareshots, simply relying on firsthand demonstration for the player to understand the mechanic. Once the ''Muse Dash'' collab levels were added, however, a proper tutorial was incorporated in MD-1. Lastly, [[Dreams Don't Stop]] now introduces Squareshots within the main story levels, meaning that X-1 can no longer be played before the player understands the mechanic.
::* Before the Act 5 update, this was the only non-collaboration level to incorporate the use of Squareshots.
* Before the Act 5 update, this was the first time the player could see Lucia, as a patient or character, show up within a main story level. In Dreams Don't Stop (5-X), Lucia now makes her first indirect appearance as one of the patients being coached by Lucky.

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Syncopation

2026-01-02T11:29:43Z

NAVIDAD: /* Levels */

==Description==
Syncopation is a gimmick stemming from [[Classic Beats|Classic beats]]. Syncopation typically involves the player hitting on the 6.5th beat, with a 7 pulse beat being offset by half the beat's Tick on one pulse (1-2-3-4-5-67). Like Classic beats, Syncopation can be affected by [[Swing (Gimmick)|Swing]], [[Insomniac Beats]], [[Free Time Beats|Free Times]], and [[Row Xs|Row Xs]] (check cueing section for restrictions).
==Levels==
* [[Something to Tell You]] (Tutorialized)
* [[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]]
* [[Meet and Tweet]]

==Cueing==
[[File:Syncopation Row.png|thumb|alt=A classic row with yellow glow and syncopation arrows on the 6th beat.|Classic row with syncopation on the 6th beat.]]
[[File:Invalid Synco Row.png|thumb|alt=An invalid syncopated row, due to muting the 3rd beat, which should have a "Beep" cue sound.|Invalid syncopated row, due to muting the 3rd beat, which should have a "Beep" cue sound.]]
Syncopation is most commonly cued with distinct beat sounds to audibly indicate where the Syncopation is. Additionally, Xs can be put onto the row, however, they cannot mute any beat in which these sounds should be played (e.g. beats 1, 3, 5 for "Beep" sounds). "Chirp" is less restrictive than "Beep" in this sense as it only has sounds on the syncopation, rather than on every two beats up until the syncopation. However, "Beep" is recommended as it's more standard in custom levels. With "Chirp", "Cue modifier changes" is required when the Syncopation is added or removed to a row, i.e. it is not required if the Syncopation is moved to a different beat (e.g. switching from 1-2-3-4-5-67 to 1-2-3-4-56-7).

Syncopation has two different visual cues: a green arrow on the row on the beat that is syncopated, and a yellow glow on the row. At least one of these visuals cues must be used, and both can be used at the same time for additional clarification. Using a green arrow is a built-in mechanic in the Set Row Xs event, therefore normal classic beats can be used and the syncopation and its sounds will be done automatically. If not, then [[Free Time Beats|freetimes]] must be used to execute the behaviour.

==History==
* Syncopation arrows were introduced alongside [[Meet and Tweet|X-MAT]].

==Trivia==
* Syncopation had long existed as a semi-official mechanic before the introduction of syncopation arrows, having special cue sounds included in the [[Level Editor]] despite not appearing in any official levels.

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Holds

2025-12-30T03:20:38Z

NAVIDAD: /* Levels */

== Description ==
Holds (also ''Hold notes'' or ''Held notes'') are a gimmick in Rhythm Doctor. Instead of just one pulse, there is now a hold with a set duration on every beat, followed by a hit with the same length on the 7th beat. Every individual beat has its own hold and release cue, which can also overlap between beats. Usually, holds are combined with [[Row Xs]] in a <code>-x-x-x</code> or <code>-xx-xx</code> pattern.

Should any other beat line up with the hold period, up to and including the release period, the other beats will be automatically caught.

[[Swing (Gimmick)|Swing]] can be applied to hold notes, making the hold length inconsistent across the ECG, as seen in [[Corazones Viejos]].

== Levels ==
*[[Training Doctor's Train Ride Performance]] (Tutorialized)
*[[Rollerdisco Rumble]] (Beat catching property tutorialized)
*[[Invisible]]
*[[Invisible (Night)]]
*[[One Slip Too Late]]
*[[Corazones Viejos]] (Combination with [[Swing (Gimmick)|Swings]] tutorialized.)
*[[Miracle Defibrillator]]
*[[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]]
*[[Helping Hands]]
*[[Worn Out Tapes]]
*[[Fixations Toward the Stars]]

== Cueing ==
Holds are solely indicated by their default shaker sound effect. Holds with different X patterns or on different rows may be distinguished using different pitches, counting sounds, etc.

If Swing is applied to holds, the hold length will oscillate as the pulse travels through the ECG, requiring an additional degree of observation to determine the hit length. In the case of [[Corazones Viejos]], for example, only the second pulse determines the hold length.

== History ==

== Trivia ==

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Holds

2025-12-26T02:08:40Z

NAVIDAD: /* Levels */

== Description ==
Holds (also ''Hold notes'' or ''Held notes'') are a gimmick in Rhythm Doctor. Instead of just one pulse, there is now a hold with a set duration on every beat, followed by a hit with the same length on the 7th beat. Every individual beat has its own hold and release cue, which can also overlap between beats. Usually, holds are combined with [[Row Xs]] in a <code>-x-x-x</code> or <code>-xx-xx</code> pattern.

Should any other beat line up with the hold period, up to and including the release period, the other beats will be automatically caught.

[[Swing (Gimmick)|Swing]] can be applied to hold notes, making the hold length inconsistent across the ECG, as seen in [[Corazones Viejos]].

== Levels ==
*[[Training Doctor's Train Ride Performance]] (Tutorialized)
*[[Rollerdisco Rumble]] (Beat catching property tutorialized)
*[[Invisible]]
*[[Invisible (Night)]]
*[[One Slip Too Late]]
*[[Corazones Viejos]] (Combination with [[Swing (Gimmick)|Swings]] tutorialized.)
*[[Miracle Defibrillator]]
*[[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]]
*[[Helping Hands]]
*[[Worn Out Tapes]]

== Cueing ==
Holds are solely indicated by their default shaker sound effect. Holds with different X patterns or on different rows may be distinguished using different pitches, counting sounds, etc.

If Swing is applied to holds, the hold length will oscillate as the pulse travels through the ECG, requiring an additional degree of observation to determine the hit length. In the case of [[Corazones Viejos]], for example, only the second pulse determines the hold length.

== History ==

== Trivia ==

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Rollerdisco Rumble

2025-12-26T02:07:48Z

NAVIDAD: /* Trivia */

{{Level2
|image=File:Rollerdisco.png
|prequote="Is someone playing music...?"
|levelno=4-1N
|bpm=125.57
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Miner]]
* [[Cole|Cole Brew]]
}}
|preclear=Someone seems to be playing music on the train. Use the new defibrillation method on the miner while he listens.
|postclear=Treatment successful.
|postquote="I don't usually listen to this stuff, but...it's good!"
|sdesc=you are now the conductor of this train
|amiss=12
|adesc=super party train
|bmiss=24
|bdesc=party train
|cmiss=36
|cdesc=commuter train
|dmiss=48
|ddesc=lame train
|fdesc=you fell off the train...
|act=Act 4 Night
|levelprevno=3-3N
|levelprev=Distant Duet (Night)
|levelnextno=4-2
|levelnext=Invisible (Night)
|counterpartno=4-1
|counterpart=Training Doctor's Train Ride Performance
}}
'''Rollerdisco Rumble''' (4-1N) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is the Night Shift version of [[Training Doctor's Train Ride Performance]].

It introduces the concept of [[Holds]] catching other beats while they are being held. It is the first time the player has to juggle [[Oneshot Beats|Oneshots]] and Holds at the same time.

[https://soundcloud.com/vincmg/rollerdisco-rumble The track] was created by [https://soundcloud.com/vincmg Vince Kaichan].

== Synopsis ==

The player treats the Miner and Cole through their heart issues, with Cole playing his music in the train as the Miner listens. In the middle of the level, Richard Hugh briefly interrupts to have a single abrupt heartbeat treated, before the level resumes as normal. After the level, the Miner remarks that he likes the music despite not usually listening to songs of its type.

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Tutorial=
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Hello from the hospital, again!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Hope you're having fun on your trip, my shift without Dr Paige is a nightmare.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Just a quick lesson, there's one thing to understand about these new held beats...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Held beats are powerful!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|While you're holding a held beat, any beats from other patients nearby will be automatically caught!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Let's practice that.
|}
::''On miss'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Whoops, not like that.
|}
::''On barely'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|I think you missed it.
|}
::''On hit'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Nice!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|There you go.
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|It's handy, huh?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Now, let's try it with one of those SVT beats.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Try treating these two patients!
|}
::''On hit'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Nice, nice!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Keep going...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Alright!
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|So, as you can see, you don't have to worry about other heartbeats if they land while you're holding.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|That said, this next procedure is still pretty tricky, haha. Good luck!
|-
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Hey, random question, but...
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|...does anyone know what that Ian guy does around here?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Is he a doctor? A technician? A counselor?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|The guy seems like some kind of computer whiz.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|One time he said something about his focus being Radiology.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I asked him if that was the study of radios. He laughed at me, really hard.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|He does know that I was joking, right...?
|}
</tabber>

== History ==
*

== Trivia ==
* This level, [[wish i could care less]], [[Unsustainable Inconsolable]] and [[Corazones Viejos]] are the only night shifts in the game to have tutorials. Unlike them, however, this level tutorializes a property of an existing mechanic that wasn't utilized in the day shift instead of introducing a new mechanic altogether.

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Dreams Don't Stop

2025-12-25T13:49:55Z

NAVIDAD: /* Trivia */

{{Level2
|image=File:DreamsDontStop.png
|prequote="How long am I gonna be stuck in here?"
|levelno=5-X
|bpm=190, 175, 190, 155, 125, 100, 205
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Lucky|Maximo "Lucky" Jonronero]]
* [[Samurai]]
}}
|preclear=Patient hasn't accepted Dr Edega's offer for procedure yet. He's been seen doing physical therapy once a day.
|postclear=Patient's condition is doing well, and he's decided to stay until his physical therapy is complete.
|postquote="Maybe this place ain't so bad."
|passdesc=Reach the level epilogue with less than 25 misses. There is 1 checkpoint during the first cutscene and a health refill on the last cutscene.
|act=Act 5
|levelprevno=5-3
|levelprev=Seventh-Inning Stretch
|levelnextno=6-1
|levelnext=Something to Tell You
}}
'''Dreams Don't Stop''' (5-X) is a level in Rhythm Doctor.

It is the fifth boss level in the game. It is the first time that [[Window Dance]] is used to resize the window horizontally and vertically, in conjunction with previously established window movement. It is also the first level to utilise checkpoints, having one checkpoint during the first cutscene and a health refill on the last cutscene. Finally, it marks [[Lucia]]'s first appearance.

This level also introduces [[Blast Beats]].

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC3xw1L6ces The track] was created by fizzd.

== Synopsis ==
The level opens with Lucky expressing discontent over his continued state of injury, wondering how long the healing process will take. A montage then plays out, with Lucky being accompanied by the various hospital patients as time flashes by. His discontent grows into anger, leading into a conversation with the Miner where Lucky opens up about his past, worrying he will remain unaccomplished if he is unable to play baseball. The Samurai then asks Lucky if he can train him. Another montage plays out, showing Lucky training the Samurai on the field, then in a Beans Hopper cameo, as Logan and Hailey tag along to train with the Samurai. The Samurai then practices in the cafe, with Nicole pitching in to help, as Cole tags along in running with the cast. Lucky is then seeing coaching nearly all the hospital patients in the physiotherapy ward, giving a pep talk before their upcoming university game. The player then sees Ian warning Paige that the virus has returned, despite his efforts to keep it away. The view then cuts to Lucky, by himself, voicing his doubts out loud. The virus interferes as the view cuts to Lucky's dreams on the baseball field, heavily distorting the audio and visual cues. Afterwards, Lucky wakes up, in seemingly brighter spirits, as the view cuts to a representation of the hospital patients moving around on a heart-shaped baseball field, zooming in to focus on the Samurai using his bat to swing at baseballs. Lucky is then seen, in his typical baseball outfit, giving another pep talk to the hospital patients. His sprite gradually fades into his present-day self, with his arm cast and lack of baseball material, telling the patients that they will "live with no regrets" if they continue to push themselves. The lyrics fade in again during this moment, as the resolution of the level plays out. A dusty grain effect can be seen after another baseball field montage, displaying Lucky's past memories of him serving on the baseball field, of him standing on the hospital balcony, and of him engaging in exercises with the Miner. The level's final beat ends on the Samurai swinging at a baseball. After the level, Paige checks up on Lucky, to which he claims that he is feeling alright. Edega then speaks to Lucky about the aforementioned new rhythm treatment, now ready for use on patients, with the possibility of healing him permanently and in a fast manner. Lucky declines, stating that the friendly company of the hospital patients has made him want to stay at Middlesea Hospital, and that he has thoroughly enjoyed coaching them. Additionally, he cites the Miner's line about having "only one body," and that he does not want to risk permanently damaging it via risky treatment methods. Edega attempts to further pressure Lucky by claiming his contract is on the brink of being canceled and that he is disappointing his baseball fans. Lucky persists in declining the offer, claiming he has "found a better team." Ian then tells Paige that the cause of the virus has been the rhythm defibrillator itself all along. He claims he can fix it, but that he needs more time to do so. He says he'll need her and the intern to distract Edega in the meantime. Lucky then apologizes to the two doctors for his previous insults, before challenging the intern to an arm wrestle. The Miner, Nicole, and Hailey then compliment Lucky for his new friendly attitude, before Lucky tells them to shut up, out of embarrassment. Paige then tells the hospital patients to rest up, as Lucky chimes in to tell them that they'll be jogging laps around the block tomorrow. Paige then tells the intern that they have more work to do; the dialogue then transitions into the credits level, [[Helping Hands]].

== Transcript ==

<tabber>

|-|Steam Overlay=
{|
|-
|
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}} Before we continue, we should-
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}} Sorry, hold on. My phone's buzzing.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}} Hello? O-oh, okay...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}} Apparently, it's for you.
|-
|"In order to ensure optimal performance while using the Rhythm Doctor defibrillation system...
|-
|...we highly recommend that you disable your Steam Overlay before proceeding.
|-
|To disable, right-click Rhythm Doctor in your library.
|-
|Go to Properties, go to General, then disable the option labeled "Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game." Then, restart the game."
|-
|*click*
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}} ...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}} ...cool...can I have my phone back...
|-
|}

|-| Tutorial=
{|
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Hello.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Dr Paige was supposed to be here to assist you, but she seems to be running late.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Getting distracted by other patients, presumably.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Before your next procedure, there's a few things you need to be prepped for.
|-
|''[Tutorial Begins]''
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} You've done an excellent job so far, regulating Mr Jonronero's heartbeat during this difficult time.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} It's still behaving erratically, so there's a few new patterns to be prepared for.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega|expr=noteflip}} According to Ian's notes, this first exercise is called the blast beat.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} It follows those "Get, Set!" cues that you learned back in the SVT Ward...
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} ...but it's a bit off-time from how it usually goes.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Watch this demonstration.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} As you can hear, there's an extra whistle cue from the nurse to signal this type of beat.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Our patients' heartbeats are always unpredictable.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} If someone is going to master this defibrillation system, they need to be ready for anything.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Try not to miss any beats, even if that quick transition catches you off-guard.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Let's see how you do.
|-
|''[Player practices Blast Beats.]''
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Good enough.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega|expr=noteflip}} There's another pattern you should brush up on.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Mr Jonronero's heart is subdivided strangely. And sometimes it beats in quick chunks.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} I've told the nurse to warn you with a cue when this appears. She'll shout "One!"
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} One last test...
|-
|''[If the player has no misses:]''
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Excellent. You never miss a beat, do you?
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Last time I saw Paige using the rhythm defibrillator, she was still struggling with swing beats.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Hm...
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Ian is lagging behind on his research. I need you to keep the patient stabilized until he's done.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} It may take a few weeks, at this rate.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Once the new defibrillator is finally ready, we'll have a landmark procedure on our hands.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} You've done a lot for us in a short time. A promotion would be well-earned.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}} I'll be watching.
|-
|}

|-|Dialogue=
''[Level start]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} They keep saying that 'healing takes time.'
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} How long is this gonna take?
|-
|''[Interlude]''
|-
|{{Sprite/Miner|expr=fitness}} Hey! Everything okay?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Eh.
|-
|{{Sprite/Miner|expr=fitness}} C'mon, let's do our stretches.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Ugh...fine...
|-
|{{Sprite/Miner|expr=fitness}} It'll never be a hundred percent. You have to make peace with that.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} I know...It's just....
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} I was never much of anyone as a kid.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Bad grades, couldn't ever focus, mom and dad yellin' at me...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} But on the field, everything was different.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Without baseball... I feel like I'll just be that useless kid again.
|-
|{{Sprite/Miner|expr=fitness}} ...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Sorry, I...
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai}} Can you teach me baseball?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} wait what
|-
|[Interlude, in the form of text messages in Cole's room]
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai}} let's play baseball
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} X
|-
|''[Interlude]''
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} Alright everyone! Tomorrow's the big day! The local university agreed to a game. It won't be easy.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}} H-Hey Ada, we've got a problem...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}} The virus is back.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}} No matter what we do, it sticks around.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}} Then the intern will have to keep watch on the whole team. What choice do we have?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} Can't sleep...why is my heart racing?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} Do I really care whether they win this pointless match?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} Or does 'coaching' just mean that I'm giving up on my dreams?
|-
|''[Interlude]''
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} Ninth inning, team!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} I know how it feels. Like you're running on an empty tank. That it'd be easier to just let it be over.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} But don't give in.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} Y'know, when you all said you wanted me to coach you...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} ...I thought you were joking. I didn't think you'd stand a chance in a real game, but here you are.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} That's why I've learned never to listen to what coaches have to say. They're usually clueless.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} So listen to me just this once, then never listen to me again!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} If you push yourself further here...on a path you never thought you could run on...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} ...I know you'll live with no regrets!
|-
|[End of song]
{|
|
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|How are you feeling today, Mr Jonronero?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Not too bad, actually. Just taking it one day at a time.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|The shoulder doesn't hurt so much anymore.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Excellent! Glad to hear it. Oh, and hey...congrats on your team's win!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|The hospital team, I mean. I can't believe you were able to whip them all into shape so fast.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Ha. Well, I was surprised to see they had it in them.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Ah, there you are, Mr Jonronero.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Good news. Ian has completed a beta build of the new defibrillator.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega|expr=noteflip}}
|If we perform the procedure today, you can be back in the pro league by tomorrow morning. No recovery period.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Wow. Wait, really? Tomorrow?
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Of course. In time for the playoffs. Ready?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|.....
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Actually...I think I'll pass.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Excuse me?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|I couldn't tell at first, but it looks like I've been making good progress on my own.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Even if it's taking forever.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|When I got here, I was dying to get out, but...maybe this place ain't so bad.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|The people are...nice. And persistent.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|I thought they were screwing around when they said they wanted to play ball. But they really went through with it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|And every point they scored...it felt just as good as scoring my own.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Maybe even better.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|I've spent my whole career trying to make miracles happen on pure grit and determination.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|But after seeing how pumped they were winning just one little game...maybe all that energy I built up is better spent somewhere else.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|If your "beta build" thingy goes wrong...I might lose this part of me that's still left.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|I can't do that. I've only got one body, y'know?
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Interesting. The choice is your own, but, if I may...
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega|expr=noteflip}}
|From what I can tell, the status of your next contract with the Middlesea Scales seems to be hanging by a thread.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You're keeping your fans waiting. And your team. I can't imagine that reflects well on you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Well, maybe I've found a better team.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Thanks for the offer anyway, doc. Good luck with your beta testing.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Hrm.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Interesting.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Enjoy the rest of your stay. I'm sure Dr Paige must know what's best for you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Hey, uh, Ada...we should talk.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|What's up?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|About that virus, Connectifia Abortus...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|The intern's work at the baseball game, handling the big flare-up...it gave me a lot of great info.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|I think I've figured it out. It's the rhythm defibrillation system itself that keeps causing the glitches.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Oh...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Yeah. Yikes, right? But there's good news! I think we can fix it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|I just need more time.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Edega keeps dragging me away to work on his new "miracle cure" thing.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|If you and the intern can keep him busy, and take care of all the patients...I can figure out how to get rid of the virus!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|That's good!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|Y-yeah! Although, maybe a little bit easier said than done.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Definitely...but the intern's been unstoppable so far!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Together, we'll keep things running as smooth as-
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Oh hey, doc.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Since I'm gonna be stuck here anyway, and I'm still feeling the post-victory glow...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|...I wanna get something off my chest.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|You two aren't so bad. Maybe.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|I mean, you do spew a bunch of techno-jargon at me. And keep me cooped up in bed all the time.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|And, uh, make me eat yogurt and weird vegetable mush.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|But...at the end of the day...I know you're just trying to help.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Sorry if I gave you a rough time. Or something.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Not at all! We're just here to do right by you, no matter what. Even on the days when being here isn't so fun.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Well, from now on, I'll try not make your life a livin' hell, haha. I promise.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|And as for you, intern. Once I finish my recovery...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|...I'm challengin' you to an arm wrestle!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|So you better not transfer to any other clinics, y'hear?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|(The intern is gonna break this man like a twig...)
|-
|{{Sprite/Miner}}
|Making friends over here, Coach? I knew you had it in ya!
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|Loving that hustle, Coach! The charm! The can-do attitude!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Awwwww, Coach! If you just wanted to make friends, you shoulda just asked! We'll be your friends!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=angry}}
|S-shut up!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Alright, everyone! Party's over! Back to your rooms!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Yeah! Rest up real good, because you're all joggin' laps around the block tomorrow!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|D-does he mean us too?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I think so! C'mon intern, let's hustle!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|There's still a lot of work to do.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|You ready?
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} Did you hear about the hospital baseball team?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} They went up against a university and actually won!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} I overheard that girl Hailey stressin' about how they were going to come up with a uniform.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} She wanted matching outfits for the team.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} I figured I'd help her out... so I gave her a box of old hospital staff uniforms. For the janitors and such.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} Turns out that was exactly what she needed! Using those old ratty things, she sewed together those really cute baseball uniforms.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} Now, I'll be honest with ya, I was tempted to join the team myself.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} I've got a real mean arm. I could see myself pitching.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} But... well, I chickened out. I didn't want to embarrass myself in front of Lucky.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} I figured maybe my energy would be better spent somewhere else.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} That's why I went to the game and cheered loud and proud from the bleachers!
|-
|}
</tabber>

== Lyrics ==
<tabber>
|-|English=
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
[Verse 1]
To all my fans (To all the fans)
I tried my best but things are tough
I'm out of luck (You're out of luck)
My joints are torn, I can't hold on

Everybody believes there must be
Something wrong with me,
To stay this way
But my dreams don't stop,
So I'll keep holding on

[Verse 2]
The air is still
But there's no peace inside this place
Fans lose their cool
My team moves on, I've been replaced
I'm fed up with waiting
My body is fading
I'm sick of your sympathy

[Outro]
I'm stepping away
From all my regrets of yesterday
I'm more than my dreams
It's time to move on
To all of my friends, I'm holding on
</poem>
</tabber>

== History ==

== Trivia ==
* This level now marks Lucia's first appearance within a main story level. Prior to the Act 5 update, [[Art Exercise]] was the first and only level Lucia could be seen in, as a patient or character. This makes it one of the few Early Access levels to retroactively change the first appearance of a previously established character.
* This is the only boss stage to have a tutorial.

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Wish i could care less

2025-12-25T01:31:01Z

NAVIDAD: /* Trivia */

{{lowercase}}
{{Level2
|song=wish i could care less
|image=File:CareLess.png
|prequote="Ugh...none of my ideas are working..."
|levelno=2-1N
|bpm=75, 162
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Cole|Cole Brew]]
* [[Samurai]]
}}
|preclear=Frustration is exacerbating the musician's SVT symptoms. Administer the two-beat rhythm treatment for his heightened pulse.
|postclear=Patient has recovered, and is begrudgingly trying to work on his song drafts.
|postquote="Making stuff is tough, huh? I'll stay focused and push through!"
|sdesc=writer's block: destroyed
|amiss=6
|adesc=writer's block: confronted
|bmiss=11
|bdesc=writer's block: accepted
|cmiss=17
|cdesc=writer's block: too powerful
|dmiss=22
|ddesc=writer's block: all-consuming
|fdesc=burnt out
|act=Act 2 Night
|levelprevno=1-2N
|levelprev=Intimate (Night)
|levelnextno=2-2N
|levelnext=Unreachable
|counterpartno=2-1
|counterpart=Lo-fi Hip-Hop Beats To Treat Patients To
}}
'''wish i could care less''' (2-1N) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is the Night Shift version of [[Lo-fi Hip-Hop Beats To Treat Patients To]].

It introduces [[Skipshots]].

== Synopsis ==

The player treats Cole as he sings a song about his writer's block. He sings about his lack of inspiration, his self-doubt and the unhealthy habits he's developed, where he deprives himself of pleasure and continues ignoring his friends as a result of his frustration with his writer's block. At the end of the level, Logan, Hailey, and the Samurai are all present, having listened to Cole's song. They all cheer him on and compliment his performance. After the level, Paige speaks with Cole about his writer's block, as he elaborates on it, with Paige trying her best to listen to him and help him out. However, Ian emphasizes the lack of time they have to focus in on one patient for an extended period of time. Paige reluctantly listens to Ian, as Ian bids an abrupt goodbye to Cole, telling Cole that they'll check up on him later.

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Tutorial=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Before we go forward, there's another type of SVT cue you'll need to know.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Although SVT rhythms are usually consistent, sometimes you'll be cued to skip a beat.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|A red X will slide down the cardiogram with an audio cue to help you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Here's what the cue sounds like:
|-
|
|Rattle...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Got that? Here it is again.
|-
|
|Rattle...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Right, remember that.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Let's start off with something simple.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Looks like you got the gist of it!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Now for something trickier.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Keep the beat steady in your head, no matter what!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Here we go!
|}
::''If not all the beats are hit'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Nice!
|}
::''If all the beats are hit'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Great!
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|That patient, Cole, needs to be treated again.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Good luck!
|}
|-|Dialogue=
''Rank screen, if level passed'':
{|
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Wow! That was great!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=cheers}}
|Yeah! That rocked!
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai|expr=sparkle}}
|Good.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Well, gee, I, uh...
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|I didn't expect to gather such an audience.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Encore! Encore!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Okay, okay. Concert's over. Everyone back to your wards.
|}
''Rank screen, if the final beat is missed'':
{|
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Wow! That was great!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=cheers}}
|Yeah! That rocked!
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Oh, I, uh... thanks.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=upset}}
|I was a little shaky at the very end though...
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Hey! It was still really cool!
|}
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Feeling any better?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|I think so.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|But I still just can't focus...
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|I want to keep making music, but, it's tough to get in the zone.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I can only imagine it's hard to feel inspired in a, uh, hospital.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|It's just all this second-guessing.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|What do you think causes it?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Hey, I think we should move on. We don't really have time for this.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|But maybe this is our chance to help?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|It's tough not to feel like an imposter. Like I'm just copying other producers...
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Actually, y'know, maybe you can check out this track I'm working on?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Tell me what you think, and stuff.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|There's a lot of stuff to do, we need to get going.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Hm. Fine. I feel bad though.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=running}}
|Sorry, gotta go, we'll check in later!
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Oh. Yeah, for sure. See ya.
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Hey doc, quick question.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Why does that hoodie guy's room look like some kind of vacation getaway?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Meanwhile, my "Janitor's Office" is a broom closet with a child-size desk squeezed in it?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I'm not trying to start trouble! I'm just asking...
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|...when the hoodie guy feels all better and goes home, can I have his room?
|-
|}
</tabber>

== Lyrics ==
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
File > New, stare at nothing for an hour or two,
Drop in a beat, like a hundred other artists would do,
Click in some chords, like a hundred other artists could do, like
(♫)
Probably gonna hit that "don't save changes", again
Used to write a song a day...(Used to write a song a day)
It's just that lately my perfection's in the way, of me,
and I can't make no changes to save me...

Wish I could write more, care less,
Wish I could write more, and care less,
Write more, and care less,
and care less

Sometimes I'm angry I'm not doing better
than I thought I'd do at this point
I punish myself by depriving my health
of the things that I like until I fix this
But it doesn't really help I just get more depressed
I do even less cause I can't work when I'm stressed
And ignoring my friends, means when I'm finally done,
there'll be no one left to make this all worth it...

oh I've been thinking too much
and now two hours have passed
and I've got nothing to show...
I guess tomorrow
We'll give it another go
</poem>

== History ==
*

== Trivia ==
* This, [[Super Battleworn Insomniac]], and [[Bitter Times]] are the only Night Shift levels thus far that are necessary for beating the main story.
* This level, [[Unsustainable Inconsolable]] and [[Corazones Viejos]] are the only night shift levels to introduce new mechanics.
* One of the app icons shown in the level is a pixelated version of the app icon for Rhythm Doctor. This may imply that Rhythm Doctor is also present in the Rhythm Doctor universe as a game.

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Blast Beats

2025-12-25T01:29:21Z

NAVIDAD: /* Levels */

==Description==

It is equivalent to the real [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blast_beat blast beat rhythmic pattern] (specifically a bomb blast or a hammer blast). The taps will line up with the latest oneshot pattern's "Get" ''and'' "Set" periods.

==Levels==
* 5-X [[Dreams Don't Stop]] (tutorialized)
* 7-X2 [[Miracle Defibrillator (Encore)]]

==Cueing==
It's cued like a regular oneshot, with the Nurse cues being played earlier for it to line up on every beat instead of every offbeat. Additionally, a referee whistle cue plays at the same rate as the hits. They play "Short, Low, Short, Low" before the start of the oneshot, and "High" four times afterwards. If this blast beat is stopped with a new "Get, Set, Go!", there must be referee cues at the same time as the nurse cues in the order "High, High, Low." If stopped with "And stop!", this is not necessary.

==History==

==Trivia==

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Holds

2025-12-24T07:09:11Z

NAVIDAD: /* Cueing */

== Description ==
Holds (also ''Hold notes'' or ''Held notes'') are a gimmick in Rhythm Doctor. Instead of just one pulse, there is now a hold with a set duration on every beat, followed by a hit with the same length on the 7th beat. Every individual beat has its own hold and release cue, which can also overlap between beats. Usually, holds are combined with [[Row Xs]] in a <code>-x-x-x</code> or <code>-xx-xx</code> pattern.

Should any other beat line up with the hold period, up to and including the release period, the other beats will be automatically caught.

[[Swing (Gimmick)|Swing]] can be applied to hold notes, making the hold length inconsistent across the ECG, as seen in [[Corazones Viejos]].

== Levels ==
*[[Training Doctor's Train Ride Performance]] (Tutorialized)
*[[Rollerdisco Rumble]]
*[[Invisible]]
*[[Invisible (Night)]]
*[[One Slip Too Late]]
*[[Corazones Viejos]] (Combination with [[Swing (Gimmick)|Swings]] tutorialized.)
*[[Miracle Defibrillator]]
*[[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]]
*[[Helping Hands]]
*[[Worn Out Tapes]]

== Cueing ==
Holds are solely indicated by their default shaker sound effect. Holds with different X patterns or on different rows may be distinguished using different pitches, counting sounds, etc.

If Swing is applied to holds, the hold length will oscillate as the pulse travels through the ECG, requiring an additional degree of observation to determine the hit length. In the case of [[Corazones Viejos]], for example, only the second pulse determines the hold length.

== History ==

== Trivia ==

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Holds

2025-12-24T07:03:32Z

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== Description ==
Holds (also ''Hold notes'' or ''Held notes'') are a gimmick in Rhythm Doctor. Instead of just one pulse, there is now a hold with a set duration on every beat, followed by a hit with the same length on the 7th beat. Every individual beat has its own hold and release cue, which can also overlap between beats. Usually, holds are combined with [[Row Xs]] in a <code>-x-x-x</code> or <code>-xx-xx</code> pattern.

Should any other beat line up with the hold period, up to and including the release period, the other beats will be automatically caught.

[[Swing (Gimmick)|Swing]] can be applied to hold notes, making the hold length inconsistent across the ECG, as seen in [[Corazones Viejos]].

== Levels ==
*[[Training Doctor's Train Ride Performance]] (Tutorialized)
*[[Rollerdisco Rumble]]
*[[Invisible]]
*[[Invisible (Night)]]
*[[One Slip Too Late]]
*[[Corazones Viejos]] (Combination with [[Swing (Gimmick)|Swings]] tutorialized.)
*[[Miracle Defibrillator]]
*[[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]]
*[[Helping Hands]]
*[[Worn Out Tapes]]

== Cueing ==
Holds are solely indicated by their default shaker sound effect. Holds with different X patterns or on different rows may be distinguished using different pitches, counting sounds, etc.

== History ==

== Trivia ==

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Holds

2025-12-24T06:56:51Z

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== Description ==
Holds (also ''Hold notes'' or ''Held notes'') are a gimmick in Rhythm Doctor. Instead of just one pulse, there is now a hold with a set duration on every beat, followed by a hit with the same length on the 7th beat. Every individual beat has its own hold and release cue, which can also overlap between beats. Usually, holds are combined with [[Row Xs]] in a <code>-x-x-x</code> or <code>-xx-xx</code> pattern.

Should any other beat line up with the hold period, up to and including the release period, the other beats will be automatically caught.

When combined with [[Swing (Gimmick)|Swing]], the hold length will be inconsistent across the ECG, as seen in [[Corazones Viejos]].

== Levels ==
*[[Training Doctor's Train Ride Performance]] (Tutorialized)
*[[Rollerdisco Rumble]]
*[[Invisible]]
*[[Invisible (Night)]]
*[[One Slip Too Late]]
*[[Corazones Viejos]] (Combination with [[Swing (Gimmick)|Swings]] tutorialized.)
*[[Miracle Defibrillator]]
*[[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]]
*[[Helping Hands]]
*[[Worn Out Tapes]]

== Cueing ==
Holds are solely indicated by their default shaker sound effect. Holds with different X patterns or on different rows may be distinguished using different pitches, counting sounds, etc.

== History ==

== Trivia ==

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Helping Hands

2025-12-24T02:57:15Z

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{{Level2
|image=File:HelpingHands.png
|prequote="..."
|levelno=X-0
|bpm=178
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Mr. Stevenson]]
* [[Mrs. Stevenson]]
* [[Logan]]
* [[Hailey]]
* [[Insomniac]]
* [[Samurai]]
* [[Paige]]
* [[Ian]]
* [[Cole]]
* [[Nicole]]
* [[Miner]]
* [[Farmer]]
* [[Cockatiel]]
* [[Lucky]]
* [[Mark]]
}}
|preclear=[Each patient currently admitted needs a check-up.]
|postclear=[The patients had really kind things to say when I checked on them. I'm so glad I can help them.]
|postquote="The work is exhausting, but...I can do this."
|sdesc=thank you for everything
|amiss=8
|adesc=thank you for everything
|bmiss=15
|bdesc=thank you for everything
|cmiss=35
|cdesc=thank you for everything
|dmiss=45
|ddesc=thank you for everything
|fdesc=thank you for everything
|act=Art Room
|levelprevno=5-X
|levelprev=Dreams Don't Stop
|levelnextno=X-1
|levelnext=Art Exercise
}}
'''Helping Hands''' (X-0) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is the final story level in the game, serving as a playable credits scene.

== Synopsis ==
After the events of [[Miracle Defibrillator]], nearly the entire cast game of the game gathers around in a level that serves as a playable credits screen. Through the majority of the level, the song features a voice that sings what can be interpreted as the collective thoughts of every patient residing within the hospital, expressing their positive views toward the doctors and their desire to help out in any way they can. The level flashes through nearly all of the long-term patients of the game, with a brief appearance of Ian, and a prominent appearance of Paige, where she gets the spotlight halfway through the level; a list of names can be seen flashing through the top and bottom of the screen as she runs through the hospital hallways. Then, toward the end of the level, the player focuses on treating Paige as she stands on a balcony, briefly singing and reflecting on her time at the hospital. After the level ends, the player returns to the title screen of the game.

== Lyrics ==
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
I've been waiting for so long
I can wait a little longer
You take my pulse and now you're gone
Well, I can wait a little more

We used to have heart to hearts
But lately we're a world apart
We folks are odd but we are kind
Can we help you ease your mind?

You're up before the sun is up
You're done after it's gone
But still the work keeps piling up
Don't feel like you belong
Applause is cheap I know
Wish I could lend a hand
But I don't know much medicine
All I can give is thanks

Help me help you help us better
Make me understand
If there's a weight to share together
Take my helping hands
No one makes it on their own
Just tell me what you need from me
We share with you our meals, be sure to take our pills
Take proper care of ourselves

Feeling like you owe the world
Everything you've got
And everyone around you is
Everything you're not
You just can't get your mind off
The ones you couldn't save
The ones you couldn't save
The ones you could've saved

Feeling like you're owed nothing
Other than what you've got
And everyone around you is
Everything you're not
Eight more years of this is
More than what you could take
More than what you could take
Oh

Applause is cheap I know
So take my helping hands
Being here leaves me feeling blue
But it isn't so bad with you

[ADA PAIGE]
They've been waiting for so long
They can wait a little longer
The folks are odd but they are kind
It's nice to help around sometimes
</poem>

== History ==
* In the Act 5 update, the balcony seen at the end of the level was updated, now reflecting the one present within [[Dreams Don't Stop]]. It features a more polished design for the background art, a soccer net visible from the left, and baseballs strewn over the floor.
** The background was changed back to the regular balcony after the 1.0 update.

== Trivia ==
*This is the first level to have the rank text be the same for every letter rank. This is likely done for emotional effect, as the game seeks to thank the player for having played through the story, regardless of their performance on this particular level. The only other level to do this is [[theme of really spooky bird]].

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Window Dance (Event)

2025-12-23T09:31:23Z

NAVIDAD: /* Trivia */

{{Event
| event = Window Dance
| image = File:WindowDance.png
| tablocation = VFX
| eventtype = NewWindowDance
| versionorigin = r19
| shortcut = W
}}
'''Window Dance''' is an event in the '''VFX Tab''' that minimizes the Window and sets the resolution to 2x when the level is entered / played.
When the Window Movement setting is set to Simulate. It instead generates a window in a fake desktop.

== Usage ==

This window can move in many different ways. Within Act 5, the window can also resize vertically and horizontally. 

==== Modes ====

{| class="wikitable"
! Setting Name !! Description
|-
| Move || Moves the window to an exact point.
|-
| Sway || Moves the window up and down within a specific angle and amplitude.
|-
| Wrap || Moves and Sways the window to a side and teleports it to the opposite side.
|-
| Ellipse || Moves the window by a circle.
|-
| Shake || Shakes the window within a specific region and speed.
|}

===== Move =====

{| class="wikitable"
! Setting !! Type !! Description
|-
| Mode || Movement Modes (Enum) || How will the Window move.
|-
| Use Position || Custom Position (Enum) || If the Window should stop / move to a new position.
|-
| X Position || Position (Float) || Which X coordinate should the Window move to.
|-
| Y Position || Position (Float) || Which Y coordinate should the Window move to.
|-
| Reference || Anchor Point (Enum) || If the position should be based on the center or the edge.
|-
| Easing Duration || Duration (Float) || How much time will the window take.
|-
| Ease || Easing List (Enum) || How does the window move.
|}

'''Mode'''
The behavour of the Window Dance. Refer to the "Mode" table for more information.

'''Use Position'''
If the window should stop at the currect position when the window is moving, or if it should move at a specified position.

'''X Position'''
Accesible when Use Position is set to New.
Moves the window horizontally based on the percentage and the Reference setting.

'''Y Position'''
Accesible when Use Position is set to New.
Moves the window vertically based on the percentage and the Reference setting.

'''Reference'''
Appears when Use Position is set to New.
Anchors the window based on the setting. Can be set to either '''Edge''' or '''Center'''.

'''Easing Duration'''
Appears when Use Position is set to New.
The duration of the movement. The maximum duration for Beats can be 999999 ''(6 digits)''.

'''Ease'''
Appears when Use Position is set to New.
How does the movement progress. All of the easings can be found [https://easings.net here].

===== Sway =====

{| class="wikitable"
! Setting !! Type !! Description
|-
| Mode || Movement Modes (Enum) || How will the Window move.
|-
| Use Position || Custom Position (Enum) || If the Window should stop / move to a new position.
|-
| X Position || Position (Float) || Which X coordinate should the Window move to.
|-
| Y Position || Position (Float) || Which Y coordinate should the Window move to.
|-
| Amplitude || Amplitude (Float) || How intense is the amplitude of the swaying.
|-
| Angle || Angle (Float) || Which direction will the window sway.
|-
| Ease type || Ease type (Enum) || How does the easing behave.
|-
| Easing Duration || Duration (Float) || How much time will the window take.
|-
| Ease || Easing List (Enum) || How does the window move.
|}

'''Mode'''
The behavour of the Window Dance. Refer to the "Mode" table for more information.

'''Use Position'''
If the window should stop at the currect position when the window is moving, or if it should move at a specified position.

'''X Position'''
Accesible when Use Position is set to New.
Moves the window horizontally based on the percentage and the Reference setting.

'''Y Position'''
Accesible when Use Position is set to New.
Moves the window vertically based on the percentage and the Reference setting.

'''Amplitude'''
How far does the window move from the original position.

'''Angle'''
Which angle does the window move to.

'''Easing Duration'''
The duration of the movement. The maximum duration for Beats can be 999999 ''(6 digits)''.

'''Ease'''
How does the movement progress. All of the easings can be found [https://easings.net here].

===== Wrap =====

{| class="wikitable"
! Setting !! Type !! Description
|-
| Mode || Movement Modes (Enum) || How will the Window move.
|-
| Use Position || Custom Position (Enum) || If the Window should stop / move to a new position.
|-
| X Position || Position (Float) || Which X coordinate should the Window move to.
|-
| Y Position || Position (Float) || Which Y coordinate should the Window move to.
|-
| Speed || Speed (Float) || How fast does the window wrap.
|-
| Amplitude || Amplitude (Float) || How intense is the amplitude of the swaying.
|-
| Angle || Angle (Float) || Which direction will the window sway.
|-
| Frequency || Sway Speed (Float) || How fast does the swaying occur.
|-
| Easing Duration || Duration (Float) || How much time will the window take.
|-
| Ease || Easing List (Enum) || How does the window move.
|}

'''Mode'''
The behavour of the Window Dance. Refer to the "Mode" table for more information.

'''Use Position'''
If the window should stop at the currect position when the window is moving, or if it should move at a specified position.

'''X Position'''
Accesible when Use Position is set to New.
Moves the window horizontally based on the percentage and the Reference setting.

'''Y Position'''
Accesible when Use Position is set to New.
Moves the window vertically based on the percentage and the Reference setting.

'''Speed'''
The speed of the warping.

'''Amplitude'''
How far does the window sway from the track.

'''Angle'''
Which angle does the window move to.

'''Frequency'''
Works exactly like Easing Duration on swaying.

'''Easing Duration'''
The duration of the movement. The maximum duration for Beats can be 999999 ''(6 digits)''.

'''Ease'''
How does the movement progress. All of the easings can be found [https://easings.net here].

===== Ellipse =====

{| class="wikitable"
! Setting !! Type !! Description
|-
| Mode || Movement Modes (Enum) || How will the Window move.
|-
| Use Position || Custom Position (Enum) || If the Window should stop / move to a new position.
|-
| X Position || Position (Float) || Which X coordinate should the Window move to.
|-
| Y Position || Position (Float) || Which Y coordinate should the Window move to.
|-
| Speed || Speed (Float) || How fast does the window wrap.
|-
| Use Circle || Circle (Enum) || Shows Amplitude or X/Y Amplitude based on the setting.
|-
| Amplitude || Amplitude (Float) || How intense is the amplitude of the circle.
|-
| X Amplitude || Vector Amplitude (Float) || How intense is the amplitude of the X axis.
|-
| Y Amplitude || Vector Amplitude (Float) || How intense is the amplitude of the Y axis.
|-
| Angle || Angle (Float) || Which direction will the window sway.
|-
| Easing Duration || Duration (Float) || How much time will the window take.
|-
| Ease || Easing List (Enum) || How does the window move.
|}

'''Mode'''
The behavour of the Window Dance. Refer to the "Mode" table for more information.

'''Use Position'''
If the window should stop at the current position when the window is moving, or if it should move at a specified position.

'''X Position'''
Accesible when Use Position is set to New.
Moves the window horizontally based on the percentage and the Reference setting.

'''Y Position'''
Accessible when Use Position is set to New.
Moves the window vertically based on the percentage and the Reference setting.

'''Speed'''
The speed of the warping.

'''Use Circle'''
If set to on, limits the Amplitude to one setting which sets both X and Y to the same thing.

'''Amplitude'''
Accesible when Use Circle is set to On.
How far does the window sway from the center.

'''X Amplitude'''
Accessible when Use Circle is set to Off.
How far does the window sway from the center in the X axis.

'''Y Amplitude'''
Accessible when Use Circle is set to Off.
How far does the window sway from the center in the Y axis.

'''Angle'''
Which angle does the window move to.

'''Frequency'''
Works exactly like Easing Duration on swaying.

'''Easing Duration'''
The duration of the movement. The maximum duration for Beats can be 999999 ''(6 digits)''.

'''Ease'''
How does the movement progress. All of the easings can be found [https://easings.net here].

===== Shake =====

{| class="wikitable"
! Setting !! Type !! Description
|-
| Mode || Movement Modes (Enum) || How will the Window move.
|-
| Use Position || Custom Position (Enum) || If the Window should stop / move to a new position.
|-
| X Position || Position (Float) || Which X coordinate should the Window move to.
|-
| Y Position || Position (Float) || Which Y coordinate should the Window move to.
|-
| Amplitude || Amplitude (Float) || How intense is the amplitude of the circle.
|-
| Angle || Angle (Float) || Which direction will the window sway.
|-
| Period || Period (Float) || How fast will the window move to a position.
|-
| Easing Duration || Duration (Float) || How much time will the window take.
|-
| Ease || Easing List (Enum) || How does the window move.
|}

'''Mode'''
The behavour of the Window Dance. Refer to the "Mode" table for more information.

'''Use Position'''
If the window should stop at the current position when the window is moving, or if it should move at a specified position.

'''X Position'''
Accesible when Use Position is set to New.
Moves the window horizontally based on the percentage and the Reference setting.

'''Y Position'''
Accessible when Use Position is set to New.
Moves the window vertically based on the percentage and the Reference setting.

'''Amplitude'''
How far does the window sway from the center.

'''Angle'''
Which angle does the window move to.

'''Period'''
How much time will the window take to move to another position.

'''Easing Duration'''
The duration of the movement. The maximum duration for Beats can be 999999 ''(6 digits)''.

'''Ease'''
How does the movement progress. All of the easings can be found [https://easings.net here].

=== Advanced ===

Usually people don't use window dance, but instead recreate it because of the restrictions that you cannot do on the event. For example you can scale the window or angle it.

== Surgery ==

<code>{ "bar": X, "beat": X, "y": X, "type": "NewWindowDance", "rooms": [0], "preset": "Move", "usePosition": "New", "position": [50, 50], "reference": "Center", "useCircle": false, "speed": 0, "amplitude": 0, "amplitudeVector": [0, 0], "angle": 0, "frequency": 0, "period": 0, "easeType": "Repeat", "easingDuration": 0, "ease": "Linear" }</code>

== History ==

According to the type there was an old window dance which was most likely used in developement.

== Trivia ==

* Prior to the full release, Window Dance isn't that flexible because you cannot modify the scale of the window, most likely because of issues in other operating systems (Mac/Linux).

*A lot of creators instead use '''fake window dance''', which uses 1 room for the window border and 1 room for stuff happening inside of the window.

*The Window Dance event has a room setting visible, even if it doesn't do anything.

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Skipshots

2025-12-19T16:40:52Z

NAVIDAD: /* Levels */

==Description==
'''Skipshots''' are a mechanic for oneshots first introduced in 2-1N. On the hit of a oneshot, a rattle will play and an x will appear on the oneshot row; the next hit will be skipped, though the oneshot will continue afterwards.

==Levels==
*[[wish i could care less]] (Tutorialized)
*[[Know You]]
*[[Murmurs]]
*[[Unsustainable Inconsolable]] (2P Mode only)
*[[Dreams Don't Stop]]
*[[Boss Fight]]
*[[Bitter Times]]
*[[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]]

== Cueing==
To cue a skipshot, select a particular oneshot pulse and select the "x" modifier. Note that if the pulse consists of multiple loops, only the final hit will be affected.
==== Tips ====
If you're planning to re-cue a oneshot row, in situations where an "and stop" might not be viable, skipping the last hit can be very helpful to give the player time to react to the upcoming cue.
Note that skipshots at high speeds aren't recommended, as they can be hard to react to.

==History==

==Trivia==

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Blurred

2025-12-19T16:16:51Z

NAVIDAD:

{{Level2
|image=File:Blurred.png
|prequote= TBA
|postquote= Gabe kept this room exactly how we decorated it, huh?
|levelno=7-1
|bpm=?
|patients= {{Plainlist|
* [[Mark|Mark Booker]]
* [[Edega]] (Unmentioned, automated)
}}
|preclear= TBA
|postclear= Patient has relevant medical experience, and should be consulted on the specifics of his care.
|sdesc=TBA
|amiss=
|adesc=TBA
|bmiss=
|bdesc=TBA
|cmiss=
|cdesc=TBA
|dmiss=
|ddesc=TBA
|fdesc=TBA
|act=Act 7
|levelprevno=6-X
|levelprev= Boss Fight
|levelnextno=2-XN
|levelnext= Bitter Times
|counterpartno=
|counterpart=}}

'''Blurred''' is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is also the first and only non-boss level of Act 7.

This level introduces [[Holdshots]] and ECG Shortening (only the former is tutorialized), and expands both [[Mark]] and [[Edega|Edega's]] story, by revealing they worked together.

==Synopsis==
TBA

==Transcript==
<tabber>
|-|Tutorial=
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|This is a placeholder!
|-
|}
|-|Dialogue=
''If at least one note was hit in the ending sequence of 6-X:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|This is a placeholder!
|-
|}
''If all of the notes in the ending sequence of 6-X were missed:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|This is a placeholder!
|-
|}
|-|After Clear=
''If at least one note was hit in the ending sequence of 6-X:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|This is a placeholder!
|-
|}
''If all of the notes in the ending sequence of 6-X were missed:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|This is a placeholder!
|-
|}

|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Imagine my surprise when the new patient wallowing in the dusty old Records Room was Mark Booker!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I remember him! The kind of guy that would really light this place up with his smile.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|That time between Mark quitting and Ada joining... those were The Dark Ages for sure.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I was just talking to him this morning and he remembered me too!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|We used to trade books back and forth. He'd make me read some fancy-pants classic literature and I'd make him read some sports history.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I can't remember a single word of Pligrim's Progress or Don Quixote, but I'll never forget how excited he was to give them to me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I wish we could've re-united under happier circumstances, he seems like he's in rough shape. You better fix him up!
|-
|</tabber>
== Trivia ==
TBA
== References ==
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Burn Beats

2025-12-19T16:14:20Z

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==Description==
'''Burn Beats''', or Burnshots, are the opposite of [[Freezeshots]]. The cue plays at the ''beginning'' (rather than the end) of the last oneshot, and that determines how early to hit. Like freezeshots, Burn Beats cannot be repeated one after the other, but can be played directly after freezeshots.

==Levels==
* 5-2N [[Unsustainable Inconsolable]] (Tutorialized)

==Cueing==
Burn beats are cued based on the pulse of the last cued oneshot and are timed to match the exact tick they will be hit on. For instance, when working with a 1-tick oneshot, regardless of how many additional pulses the shot contains, the Burn Beat cue will always start on the initial 1-tick pulse. This corresponds to the 'Get' of the 'Get-Set-Go' sequence used when cueing the oneshot.

==History==

==Trivia==

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Freeze Beats

2025-12-19T16:13:30Z

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==Description==
'''Freeze Beats''', otherwise known as Freezeshots, are special [[Oneshot Beats]] that delay a hit in a regular Oneshot pattern.

==Levels==
*[[Lo-fi Beats For Patients To Chill To]] (Tutorialized)
*[[Unsustainable Inconsolable]]
*[[Dreams Don't Stop]]
*[[Boss Fight]]
*[[Miracle Defibrillator]]
*[[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]]
*[[Fixations Toward the Stars]]

==Cueing==
Freeze beats require no additional sound cues; rather, the cues are built into the freeze beat itself. Immediately after a hit in a pattern of regular oneshots, the row is overlaid with a faint ice pattern and a special cue sound effect plays. After a delay, the ice pattern gets less transparent and the second half of the cue sound plays. When the next oneshot would normally be hit, instead the row freezes and a third sound cue plays. After the same amount of time that was between the first two cues, the row unfreezes and the player must hit the beat. The pattern then continues as normal afterwards as if the hit was not offset.
[[File:Freezeshot Cueing.png|thumb|right|alt=A screenshot of a row in the editor|A freeze beat within a normal oneshot pattern.]]
The various pieces of a freeze beat are visible within the beat on the row's timeline. The green and cyan indicators show where the oneshot would normally start and end to match the rest of the pattern. The two red dots show when the initial cue will occur; the first red dot should line up with the previous hit in the oneshot pattern. The yellow indicator is where the actual hit will occur.

In the beat options, the Delay field determines the time between the regular hit and the actual hit (the distance between the red dots and the distance between the cyan and yellow indicators). The Interval field determines the time between the start of the cue and the hit (the distance between the first red dot and the yellow indicator).

==History==
* Freeze beats were first released in the r18 version of the level editor.

==Trivia==
* Freeze beats were created in collaboration with the 5th round of RDRPG (a community-run multi-round level making competition) as a required mechanic for the round.

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Blast Beats

2025-12-19T09:31:53Z

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==Description==

It is equivalent to the real [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blast_beat blast beat rhythmic pattern] (specifically a bomb blast or a hammer blast). The taps will line up with the latest oneshot pattern's "Get" ''and'' "Set" periods.

==Levels==
* 5-X [[Dreams Don't Stop]] (tutorialized)

==Cueing==
It's cued like a regular oneshot, with the Nurse cues being played earlier for it to line up on every beat instead of every offbeat. Additionally, a referee whistle cue plays at the same rate as the hits. They play "Short, Low, Short, Low" before the start of the oneshot, and "High" four times afterwards. If this blast beat is stopped with a new "Get, Set, Go!", there must be referee cues at the same time as the nurse cues in the order "High, High, Low." If stopped with "And stop!", this is not necessary.

==History==

==Trivia==

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Blast Beats

2025-12-19T09:31:41Z

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==Description==

It is equivalent to the real [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blast_beat blast beat rhythmic pattern] (specifically a bomb blast or a hammer blast). The taps will line up with the latest oneshot pattern's "Get" ''and'' "Set" period.

==Levels==
* 5-X [[Dreams Don't Stop]] (tutorialized)

==Cueing==
It's cued like a regular oneshot, with the Nurse cues being played earlier for it to line up on every beat instead of every offbeat. Additionally, a referee whistle cue plays at the same rate as the hits. They play "Short, Low, Short, Low" before the start of the oneshot, and "High" four times afterwards. If this blast beat is stopped with a new "Get, Set, Go!", there must be referee cues at the same time as the nurse cues in the order "High, High, Low." If stopped with "And stop!", this is not necessary.

==History==

==Trivia==

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Act 7

2025-12-19T06:56:55Z

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Act 7 is the seventh and final act of Rhythm Doctor.
== Synopsis ==
=== Levels ===
* 7-1 [[Blurred]]
* 2-XN [[Bitter Times]]
* 7-X [[Miracle Defibrillator]]
** 7-X2 [[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]]

Swing (Gimmick)

2025-12-19T06:40:19Z

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[[File:SamuraiSwingBeat.png|thumb|A row with swing applied to it.]]
[[File:Swing_editorview.png|thumb|A swing beat in the editor.]]
'''Swing''' (also ''Swing beats'' or ''Heart block'') is a gimmick that causes even pulses to occur a set amount of beats earlier or later than a [[Classic Beats|Classic Beat]], giving the row an uneven feel. Despite their differing appearance, rows affected by swing have the same hit timing as a Classic Beat of the same tick speed. While swing is not exclusive to any character, the gimmick is associated with [[Mr. Stevenson]] and [[Mrs. Stevenson]]. It is introduced in [[Distant Duet]], but it is first seen, unplayed, in [[Lo-fi Hip-Hop Beats To Treat Patients To]].

'''Double swing''' is a variation of swing where the classic beat pattern is divided into a repeating pair of 4s. It is also introduced in Distant Duet.

== Levels ==
*[[Distant Duet]] (Tutorialized)
*[[Distant Duet (Night)]]
*[[Chinese New Year]]
*[[theme of really spooky bird]]
*[[One Shift More]]
*[[One Shift More (Rhythm Dogtor)]]
*[[Steinway]]
*[[Steinway Reprise]]
*[[One Slip Too Late]]
*[[Corazones Viejos]] (Combined with [[Holds]] at some points. The combination is tutorialized.)
*[[Welcome Back]]
*[[Boss Fight]]
*[[Blurred]]
*[[Miracle Defibrillator]]
*[[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]]
*[[Helping Hands]]
*[[Worn Out Tapes]]
*[[tape/stop/night]]

== Cueing ==
Swing has no unique audio cue, but can be identified by listening to the spacing of pulse sounds. Rows affected by swing will also appear to have curved pulses (colloquially referred to as "banana beats") that curve left before a longer pause, and shake into place on the beat after.

To apply swing in the editor, select a Classic Beat, then adjust the "Swing" slider to the appropriate amount of beats or type a value in the text box beside it.

== History ==
*In the flash prototype of Rhythm Doctor, there was no visual cue for swing.

== Trivia ==
*"Banana beats" can also appear in [[Syncopation]] and [[Free Time Beats]].

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Syncopation

2025-12-19T06:36:17Z

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==Description==
Syncopation is a gimmick stemming from [[Classic Beats|Classic beats]]. Syncopation typically involves the player hitting on the 6.5th beat, with a 7 pulse beat being offset by half the beat's Tick on one pulse (1-2-3-4-5-67). Like Classic beats, Syncopation can be affected by [[Swing (Gimmick)|Swing]], [[Insomniac Beats]], [[Free Time Beats|Free Times]], and [[Row Xs|Row Xs]] (check cueing section for restrictions).
==Levels==
* [[Something to Tell You]] (Tutorialized)
* [[Meet and Tweet]]

==Cueing==
[[File:Syncopation Row.png|thumb|alt=A classic row with yellow glow and syncopation arrows on the 6th beat.|Classic row with syncopation on the 6th beat.]]
[[File:Invalid Synco Row.png|thumb|alt=An invalid syncopated row, due to muting the 3rd beat, which should have a "Beep" cue sound.|Invalid syncopated row, due to muting the 3rd beat, which should have a "Beep" cue sound.]]
Syncopation is most commonly cued with distinct beat sounds to audibly indicate where the Syncopation is. Additionally, Xs can be put onto the row, however, they cannot mute any beat in which these sounds should be played (e.g. beats 1, 3, 5 for "Beep" sounds). "Chirp" is less restrictive than "Beep" in this sense as it only has sounds on the syncopation, rather than on every two beats up until the syncopation. However, "Beep" is recommended as it's more standard in custom levels. With "Chirp", "Cue modifier changes" is required when the Syncopation is added or removed to a row, i.e. it is not required if the Syncopation is moved to a different beat (e.g. switching from 1-2-3-4-5-67 to 1-2-3-4-56-7).

Syncopation has two different visual cues: a green arrow on the row on the beat that is syncopated, and a yellow glow on the row. At least one of these visuals cues must be used, and both can be used at the same time for additional clarification. Using a green arrow is a built-in mechanic in the Set Row Xs event, therefore normal classic beats can be used and the syncopation and its sounds will be done automatically. If not, then [[Free Time Beats|freetimes]] must be used to execute the behaviour.

==History==
* Syncopation arrows were introduced alongside [[Meet and Tweet|X-MAT]].

==Trivia==
* Syncopation had long existed as a semi-official mechanic before the introduction of syncopation arrows, having special cue sounds included in the [[Level Editor]] despite not appearing in any official levels.

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Something to Tell You

2025-12-19T06:35:10Z

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{{Level2
|image=File:SomethingtoTellYou.jpg
|prequote= Calm down... don't be awkward... you can do this!
|postquote= I said it! It's official! It's all thanks to your help!
|levelno=6-1
|bpm=
|patients= {{Plainlist|
* [[Logan]]
* [[Hailey]]
* [[Cockatiel]] (Unmentioned)
* [[Owl]] (Unmentioned, 2P only)
}}
|preclear= The patient’s heart is racing. He should be monitored closely so that he doesn’t pass out.
|postclear= The patient's heart is pounding... but he seems happy!
|sdesc=the perfect pair
|amiss=
|adesc=an adorable couple!
|bmiss=
|bdesc=a bold confession!
|cmiss=
|cdesc=a charming attempt...
|dmiss=
|ddesc=a bit of a disaster...
|fdesc=maybe they can just stay friends?
|act=Act 6
|levelprevno=5-X
|levelprev= Dreams Don't Stop
|levelnextno=6-2
|levelnext= Welcome Back
|counterpartno=
|counterpart=
}}
'''Something to Tell You''' is the first level of Act 6.

It marks the formal introduction of [[Syncopation]] into the main story.

== Synopsis ==
Logan and Hailey are treated throughout the hospital as Logan attempts multiple times to confess his feelings to Hailey. When alone, Hailey wonders why Logan hasn't admitted his feelings for her, Logan wonders why he can't be strong enough to tell the truth, and both worry that the love they feel isn't really felt by the other. At the end, they finally yell to each other that they want to be more than friends.

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Cutscene=
the next day…

{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Welcome back!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|You came at a good time. I’ve made a lot of progress on studying Connectifia abortus.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I’ve been looking into a fix, so that it won’t keep coming back.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|In the meantime…we’ve got a new patient!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|When Paige gets here, she can help us run some tests.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Oh, and, uh…
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Y’know how everyone who gets signed in needs to fill out some forms, right?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|There’s a space at the bottom to ask for accommodations.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|The new guy wrote something for us…let me find it…
|-
|
|”My only request is that Dr Gabriel Edega is not permitted to speak to me.”
|-
|
|”I am happy to work with any of the other providers on staff. Otherwise, I will discontinue my treatment.”
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|No idea what that’s about.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I told him to wait here, but then he wandered upstairs and made himself comfortable.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I think he’s in the old Medical Records Room. We barely use it these days, so it’s kind of messy.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Oh hey, here’s Edega now, actually. I’ll just ask him-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Intern. I need to speak with you in my office.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You and Dr Paige. She’s waiting for you there.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|It’s time for your performance evaluation.
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|(Good morning, Intern! Hopefully this goes quick, right?) 
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Sir, is there any way that this can wait a few minutes?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|We have a new patient that needs our help.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|The nurse told me he really isn’t feeling well-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Ian is more than capable of getting set up on his own.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|This can’t wait.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|It’s been quite a while now since we instate the Rhythm Defibrillation Program.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You’re long overdue for an evaluation. Both of you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|O-oh…okay!
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Let’s get started. First, Dr Paige.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|To be blunt, I’ve noticed some concerning behavior.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|It started shortly after we began the program.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|To list just one example…currently, we are making headway on our Miracle Defibrillator project.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|As part of that process, we require patients with relevant arrhythmia symptoms to consent to testing it while it’s in beta.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Without testing, we can’t move forward.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|After I had already been in talks with Mr Jonronero to begin further testing, he suddenly declined his consent.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|I know that his sudden decision was because of your influence.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Do you really assume that you know what’s best for him?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|S-sir, I don’t have any control over what Lucky wants to do. It’s his body-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You’ll have an opportunity to speak after your evaluation.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|After this roadblock, I took it upon myself to discuss the Miracle Defibrillator beta with various other patients.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Strangely, every patient I spoke to also declined their consent.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|I can’t help but wonder if this is also a matter of your interference.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Furthermore…
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|When I introduced the Rhythm Defibrillation Program, I made it clear that both you and Ian were to shift to rhythm treatments.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|An yet…no matter how many times I’ve checked in on you, I can hardly remember you getting practice with the rhythm defibrillator.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You disregarded your instructions and have made a habit of relying on Ian and the intern.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Every day spent resisting the shift to rhythm treatment is a day where we have to turn more patients away.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You’ve always been a bright and motivated person. It’s not like you to let stubbornness get in the way of saving lives.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I…
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|And to think this laziness is coming from the same person who requested a switch to LTFT.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Oh, well…I was thinking maybe if I worked less than full-time, it would help me be more energized-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|LTFT schedules are for staff who need them. Like doctors who are pregnant or raising children.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Do you have children at home, Ada?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|No, sir, I’m single…I just thought that a more lax schedule could help me with-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|I suspect you’ll be a team player and revoke that request. I appreciate it. Moving on.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Intern. It’s time for your evaluation.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|My notes on your performance are much briefer.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You’ve been doing really impressive work. I have to thank you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You’re a quick learner, and you always seem determined to try again when you stumble.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|I look forward to continuing our work together.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|That is all.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Um, just to respond to your feedback…
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|The thing about the rhythm treatments is…you know, with that virus jumping around…
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I feel like we haven’t done the proper testing to really make sure there’s a permanent way-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|I believe you said you had a patient to get to, Dr Paige.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|…
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|…y-yes,sir. I’ll get right on that.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=run}}
|I have to run to my office first, intern. Then I’ll meet you and Ian in the Records Room!
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Hey! Hope the meeting went well…?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Let’s head to the Records Room and get that patient set up before he gets lost or something.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|It’s up the elevator. Paige can meet us there.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|It’s that kid again. This is awkward.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Uh…what were you doing in there? That’s room’s supposed to be off-limits.
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I was just scouting around!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=cheers}}
|I was lookin’ for a cool spot to hang out, I don’t wanna be stuck in my room all the time.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Well, you can’t hang out in there. We keep confidential info about patients in there.
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I saw that! At first I thought everything in the room was junk, but then I saw those big filing cabinet things.
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|They had all these folders with our names on them! So I, uh…starting flipping through.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Yeah I see that. You were snooping. Let me guess, you were reading that girl Hailey’s file?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Did you discover any big revelations about her in there?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|It was mostly just blood pressure charts and insurance information…
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Yeah. Hospitals are kind of boring actually.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Why do you need a cool spot to hang out anyway?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|I’m trying to figure out the perfect way to tell Hailey that I…you know…! Is it crazy for me to be nervous about it?!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|You look really sweaty.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Intern, can you take care of this? I don’t think he’s going to get out the way until we help him out.
|}
|-|Tutorial=
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|Really wish these kids could just stay still...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|When I was their age, I stayed in my room and refreshed message boards all day! Like a good kid!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Notice those arrows on the ECG? That's syncopation.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|That's what we'll be treating here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|In a set of seven pulses, the syncopated pulse will be shorter than the other six.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Usually this means they last half as long.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Think of the arrows like booster tiles in Kart Race Krumble.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Let's give it a try!
|}
::''Some misses:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Great!
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|By the way, syncopation can appear on any beat!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|It might move around a lot, so pay attention!
|}
::''Some misses:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Hope you've gotten a feel for it.
|}
::''No misses:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Nailed it!
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Alright, great. You should be good to go now.
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=cheers}}
|You think so? You think I should tell her now?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Wait, I wasn't talking to you-
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=cheers}}
|Maybe you're right. Maybe I just need to toughen up and get it done!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|I didn't say that, I was talking to-
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=heart}}
|Alright, I'll do it!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|Hailey! Where are you?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|I know I'm not good with words, but maybe this time... maybe if I...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|Intern, go help him before he makes a scene.
|-
|}
|-|Lyrics/Dialogue=
{|
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Which one of my pretty dresses
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Do I pick to wear?
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Wonder when he will confess? Us two
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|are such a pair
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Is it all in my head?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Should I turn around instead?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Hailey I like you more than a friend...
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I have something to tell you
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|When we both sat on the bench
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=flower}}
|Yes?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|The sunset was such a nice view
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|But view was not ... you!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=perturbed}}
|(Huh?)
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|Oh no, that sounded stupid
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|I just want to let my heart pour out!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|I wish I could let you know
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|I wish I could let you know
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Now I've sent out all the signals, shared
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|romantic songs
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|I don't know what else to do, what's ta-
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
| -king him so long?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Is it all in my head
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Is it all in my head
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|While I roll in my bed!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|While I roll in my bed!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I must show her where I stand...
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Are you a boy or a man?
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|I have something to '''OOF-'''
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=spook}}
|Logan!!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I have something to tell you
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I'm glad to be here with you!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Me too!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|You make me lose out on sleep
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=perturbed}}
|Oh thank you... but why?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|Why don't my words come out right
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|Every time I try to talk to you?!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|I'm too scared to let you go...
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|I'm too scared to let you go
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Why is he acting so cold?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Why can't I be like Hailey?
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|How much longer can this hold?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|She's so much braver than me!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|So many things to be said
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=spook}}
|So many ways to be read
|-
|
|''(Together)''
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=spook}}
|Just get it out of your head!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|Just get it out of my head!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Didn't I say that I would...
|-
|
|''(Alternating syllables, together)''
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Do anything to get her...
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Don't we belong together...
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I wish I could let you know... (sigh)
|}
''If rank at this point is C+ or worse, song ends here''
{|
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I wish I could let you know
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|I wish I could let you know
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|(Just let her know)
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|I wish I could let you know
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=keyboard}}
|(Just let her know)
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|As long as she gets to know!
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai}}
|(Just let her know)
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|It's time that I let you know!
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|Hey! ley... H-
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|Hailey!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Yes?...
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|Hailey, I-
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|Hailey I-!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|''(runs away)''
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=perturbed}}
|Oh...
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=spook}}
|}

''Fake ending, Logan runs back''
{|
|
|''(Together)''
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=shout}}
|I WANT TO BE MORE THAN FRIENDS!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shout}}
|I WANT TO BE MORE THAN FRIENDS!
|}
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=flower}}
|Ohmygosh, ohmygosh...
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|I'm sorry, you probably wanted to say it first! I stole your moment!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Here, here, forget I said anything, let's do it again. I'll pretend I didn't hear you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|Wh-what-
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|A do-over! Let's do a do-over. Okay! Now... that's your chance, say it!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|I already said it!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|I'm not doing it again! Now you're just making fun of me...
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|No way! It was so cute!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I'm glad it was cute... can I go back to my room now?
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Good idea. Your face is so red, I'm worried you're gonna have a heart attack.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=flower}}
|Let's go together!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Hold my hand?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Oh! Uh...sure!
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Alright, alright, the two lovebirds are finally going steady. I'm happy for them.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|But do they need to make a mess everywhere they go?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Spilled coffee here, trail of cookie crumbs over there...a cup of boba milk tea sitting on the windowsill without a coaster!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|This isn't the place to go on a date! Go outside! It's much more romantic out there, I promise!
|}
</tabber>

== Trivia ==
* Despite Something to Tell You being the first story level to use syncopation, the mechanic was originally tutorialized in the Bits & Bops collab level [[Meet and Tweet]], and was first implemented in the [[Level Editor|level editor]] even earlier.
* This is the first level that can end prematurely in response to a low ranking.

== References ==
<references />

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Act 6

2025-12-19T06:33:34Z

NAVIDAD: Created page with "Act 6 is the sixth act of Rhythm Doctor. == Synopsis == === Characters === *Logan *Hailey *Mark Booker === Levels === * 6-1 Something to Tell You * 6-2 Welcome Back * 6-X Boss Fight == Trivia == *This is the first act to not have any non-boss night shift levels whatsoever."

Act 6 is the sixth act of Rhythm Doctor.
== Synopsis ==
=== Characters ===
*[[Logan]]
*[[Hailey]]
*[[Mark Booker]]
=== Levels ===
* 6-1 [[Something to Tell You]]
* 6-2 [[Welcome Back]]
* 6-X [[Boss Fight]]
== Trivia ==
*This is the first act to not have any non-boss night shift levels whatsoever.

Holdshots

2025-12-19T06:26:52Z

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== Description ==
'''Holdshots''' are a special type of oneshots that must be held instead of tapped. The hold length is fixed, lasting from the hit to the next "Get!" period. Like with [[Holds|Classic Holds]], holdshots have the ability to catch any other beat while being held, up until and including the release period.
== Levels ==
* [[Blurred]] (Tutorialized)
* [[Miracle Defibilrator (Cole's Song)]]

== Cueing ==
Holdshots are cued by a rising zoom sound that can play at any point before the next hit, whether or not that point lines up with the "Get!" period or not. Once the holdshot has been successfully handled, a falling zoom sound will played immediately after.

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Holdshots

2025-12-19T06:25:21Z

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== Description ==
'''Holdshots''' are a special type of oneshots that must be held instead of tapped. The hold length is fixed, lasting from the hit to the next "Get!" period. Like with [[Holds|Classic Holds]], holdshots have the ability to catch any other beat while being held, up until and including the release period.
== Levels ==
* [[Blurred]]
* [[Miracle Defibilrator (Cole's Song)]]

== Cueing ==
Holdshots are cued by a rising zoom sound that can play at any point before the next hit, whether or not that point lines up with the "Get!" period or not. Once the holdshot has been successfully handled, a falling zoom sound will played immediately after.

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Holds

2025-12-19T06:25:04Z

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== Description ==
Holds (also ''Hold notes'' or ''Held notes'') are a gimmick in Rhythm Doctor. Instead of just one pulse, there is now a hold with a set duration on every beat, followed by a hit with the same length on the 7th beat. Every individual beat has its own hold and release cue, which can also overlap between beats. Usually, holds are combined with [[Row Xs]] in a <code>-x-x-x</code> or <code>-xx-xx</code> pattern.

Should any other beat line up with the hold period, up to and including the release period, the other beats will be automatically caught.

When combined with [[Swing (Gimmick)|Swing]], the hold length will be inconsistent across the ECG, as seen in [[Corazones Viejos]].

== Levels ==
*[[Training Doctor's Train Ride Performance]] (Tutorialized)
*[[Rollerdisco Rumble]]
*[[Invisible]]
*[[Invisible (Night)]]
*[[One Slip Too Late]]
*[[Corazones Viejos]] (Combination with [[Swings]] tutorialized.)
*[[Miracle Defibrillator]]
*[[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]]
*[[Helping Hands]]
*[[Worn Out Tapes]]

== Cueing ==
Holds are solely indicated by their default shaker sound effect. Holds with different X patterns or on different rows may be distinguished using different pitches, counting sounds, etc.

== History ==

== Trivia ==

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Holds

2025-12-19T06:24:45Z

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== Description ==
Holds (also ''Hold notes'' or ''Held notes'') are a gimmick in Rhythm Doctor. Instead of just one pulse, there is now a hold with a set duration on every beat, followed by a hit with the same length on the 7th beat. Every individual beat has its own hold and release cue, which can also overlap between beats. Usually, holds are combined with [[Row Xs]] in a <code>-x-x-x</code> or <code>-xx-xx</code> pattern.

Should any other beat line up with the hold period, up to and including the release period, the other beats will be automatically caught.

When combined with [[Swing (Gimmick)|Swing]], the hold length will be inconsistent across the ECG, as seen in [[Corazones Viejos]].

== Levels ==
*[[Training Doctor's Train Ride Performance]] (Tutorialized)
*[[Rollerdisco Rumble]]
*[[Invisible]]
*[[Invisible (Night)]]
*[[One Slip Too Late]]
*[[Corazones Viejos]] (Combination with [[Swings]] tutorialized.)
*[[Miracle Defibrillator]]
*[[Miracle Defibrillator (Encore)]]
*[[Helping Hands]]
*[[Worn Out Tapes]]

== Cueing ==
Holds are solely indicated by their default shaker sound effect. Holds with different X patterns or on different rows may be distinguished using different pitches, counting sounds, etc.

== History ==

== Trivia ==

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Holds

2025-12-19T06:24:15Z

NAVIDAD: /* Levels */

== Description ==
Holds (also ''Hold notes'' or ''Held notes'') are a gimmick in Rhythm Doctor. Instead of just one pulse, there is now a hold with a set duration on every beat, followed by a hit with the same length on the 7th beat. Every individual beat has its own hold and release cue, which can also overlap between beats. Usually, holds are combined with [[Row Xs]] in a <code>-x-x-x</code> or <code>-xx-xx</code> pattern.

Should any other beat line up with the hold period, up to and including the release period, the other beats will be automatically caught.

When combined with [[Swing (Gimmick)|Swing]], the hold length will be inconsistent across the ECG, as seen in [[Corazones Viejos]].

== Levels ==
*[[Training Doctor's Train Ride Performance]] (Tutorialized)
*[[Rollerdisco Rumble]]
*[[Invisible]]
*[[Invisible (Night)]]
*[[One Slip Too Late]]
*[[Corazones Viejos]] (Combination with [[Swings]] tutorialized.)
*[[Miracle Defibilrator]]
*[[Miracle Defibilrator (Encore)]]
*[[Helping Hands]]
*[[Worn Out Tapes]]

== Cueing ==
Holds are solely indicated by their default shaker sound effect. Holds with different X patterns or on different rows may be distinguished using different pitches, counting sounds, etc.

== History ==

== Trivia ==

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Holds

2025-12-19T06:21:39Z

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Holdshots

2025-12-19T06:19:27Z

NAVIDAD: Created page with "== Description == '''Holdshots''' are a special type of oneshots that must be held instead of tapped. The hold length is fixed, lasting from the hit to the next "Get!" period. Like with Classic Holds, holdshots have the ability to catch any other beat while being held, up until and including the release period. == Levels == * Blurred * Miracle Defibilrator (Encore) == Cueing == Holdshots are cued by a rising zoom sound that can play at any point before..."

== Description ==
'''Holdshots''' are a special type of oneshots that must be held instead of tapped. The hold length is fixed, lasting from the hit to the next "Get!" period. Like with [[Holds|Classic Holds]], holdshots have the ability to catch any other beat while being held, up until and including the release period.
== Levels ==
* [[Blurred]]
* [[Miracle Defibilrator (Encore)]]
== Cueing ==
Holdshots are cued by a rising zoom sound that can play at any point before the next hit, whether or not that point lines up with the "Get!" period or not. Once the holdshot has been successfully handled, a falling zoom sound will played immediately after.

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Welcome Back

2025-12-18T01:16:57Z

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{{Level2
|image=File:WelcomeBack.png
|prequote= Hopefully this works and I can get back home where it's nice and comfy.
|postquote= I-I'll do my best to keep the anxiety under control.
|levelno=6-2
|bpm=85
|patients= {{Plainlist|
* [[Mark|Mark Booker]]
* [[Paige]] (Unmentioned)
}}
|preclear= The patient has suffered from severe chest pain for years, and says it is often triggered by anxiety.
|postclear= Going forward, let's remember the requested accommodations. Effects of patient's anxiety attacks are significant.
|sdesc=that was perfect, doc.
|amiss=
|adesc=great work managing his anxiety, doc.
|bmiss=
|bdesc=TBA
|cmiss=
|cdesc=TBA
|dmiss=
|ddesc=TBA
|fdesc=you'll need to do better than that.
|act=Act 6
|levelprevno=6-1
|levelprev= Something to Tell You
|levelnextno=6-X
|levelnext= Boss Fight
|counterpartno=
|counterpart=
}}
Welcome Back is the second level of Act 6. It introduces 5-beat defibrillation, tutorializes triple-time one-shots, and includes the split heart mechanic.

==Synopsis==
Mark is being treated in the Medical Records room during an anxiety attack, triggered by Dr. Edega suddenly appearing in his room. Flashbacks of the main hospital hall appear with Edega front-and-center, portraying him as some sort of horror antagonist. Halfway through the level, it shows Paige asleep before she suddenly wakes up with the visual of the screen shattering. While the player is still treating Mark, Paige is shown running through the main hall, briefly stopping by each patient, presumably asking them where Ian and Mark are. After this, on the level's first playthrough, it seamlessly transitions into Boss Fight. Otherwise, the level ends.

The level is quite difficult due to its unusual time signature and fast pace, which is likely to catch players off-guard along with the dramatic visuals & unannounced split heart.

==Transcript==
<tabber>
|-|Tutorial=
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Hey!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|I just hooked the new patient up to the defibrillator and...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Well, I've never seen anything like this before.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|His row... it's shorter than it should be!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Whatever this patient went through, it must have been extremely rough.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|His heart is barely holding it together.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Hi there. That's, uh, an interesting way to greet a patient. Are you supposed to be the doctor on call today?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Well...I'm one of them, I guess. I'm Ian.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Nice to meet you. I'm Mark.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|As you guessed, I've had some bad history with heart health.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=lookleft}}
|And I feel like I should warn you...it tends to flare up even worse when I experience, um...moments of anxiety. It's a long story.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Good to know! I'll write that down for Dr Paige. (Managing patient anxiety is more her specialty.)
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Anyway!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Intern, you know by now that the Rhythm Defibrillator is programmed to treat patients on the seventh beat.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|But given Mr Booker's current condition, it seems you'll be hitting on...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...beat five!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|That's two less than seven!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Fantastic observation, Mr Booker.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Y'know, I've been to a lot of specialists. None have been able to make heads or tails of my symptoms.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Every prescription, every remedy...nothing's helped. So don't beat yourself up if you can't help either.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|The only reason I decided to come to Middlesea Hospital is because I've heard you've got this new "experimental treatment".
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|So give it a go, "intern". Let's test it out and see how it feels. I'm curious to see it up close.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Alright! Let's show him what rhythm defibrillation can do. This time, uh, with five beats!
|}
::''No misses:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...I thought you said the intern had never tried this.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Looks like they're a natural!
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Now, intern, one more thing...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|You've seen SVT beats that double and halve the tempo...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|But in rare cases, it might cut into thirds!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|It sounds scary, but if you let yourself feel the rhythm, it should come naturally.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Let's give that a try while we're here.
|}
::''Some misses:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Pretty good! That looked tricky.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|What a fascinating way to treat cardiac symptoms.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|And in the hands of the right user... you'd definitely be able to operate efficiently. Assuming you don't slip up.
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|We can try it again if you'd like, so you can get more practice.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Proceed with the treatment. Quit stalling for Dr Paige.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=scared}}
|...!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Oh, h-hi! Hey, actually, shouldn't you wait outside? Because of the patient's request. The one that mentioned...you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Hm. Fine. Begin the procedure, and I'll wait for Dr Paige. She should've been here already.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=running}}
|Let's get started!
|}

|-|Dialogue=
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=lookright}}
|He's not coming in here...
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=lookleft}}
|...is he?
|}

''Interlude''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|What time-
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=run}}
|OH NO
|}

|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I heard there's a new patient roaming around somewhere.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I think he's sitting in the old Records Room?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|That's fine by me. One less room to get set up. If he wants to sit in all the dust and files, be my guest.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Can't wait to meet this guy, I want to get a look at him.
|-
|}
</tabber>

==Trivia==
* Welcome Back is in 9/8 time, specifically felt like alternating 4/8 and 5/8 time.
* Welcome Back is not the first level to tutorialize 5-beat defibrillation, that being [[Know You]].
** Additionally, 5-beat defibrillation is used even earlier in [[Worn Out Tapes]], albeit without a tutorial.
** These levels, however, emulate 5-beat defibrillation by way of [[Row Xs]] instead of shortening the ECG itself.

==References==
<references/>

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Unreachable

2025-12-14T13:02:03Z

NAVIDAD: /* Trivia */

{{Level2
|song=Unreachable
|image=File:Unreachable.png
|prequote="... (He misses going to nightclubs.)"
|levelno=2-2N
|bpm=180
|patients={{Plainlist|
*[[Samurai]]
*[[Cole|Cole Brew]]
}}
|preclear=The patient's long hospital stay has him feeling down. The musician is trying to cheer him up, so both heart rates should be monitored carefully.
|postclear=Both patients are doing fine, but they keep blaring music through the hospital.
|postquote="... (It seems like he made a friend.)"
|sdesc=the greatest of all time
|amiss=10
|adesc=the hit of the decade
|bmiss=20
|bdesc=the song of the summer
|cmiss=30
|cdesc=a cult classic
|dmiss=40
|ddesc=a commercial jingle
|fdesc=the vibes ain't right
|act=Act 2 Night
|levelprevno=2-1N
|levelprev=wish i could care less
|levelnextno=2-3N
|levelnext=Bomb-Sniffing Pomeranian
|counterpartno=2-2
|counterpart=Supraventricular Tachycardia
}}
'''Unreachable''' (2-2N) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is the Night Shift version of [[Supraventricular Tachycardia]].

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXtYbaHP2As The track] was created by [https://soundcloud.com/aceman_pl AceMan].

== Synopsis ==

The player treats [[Cole]] and the [[Samurai]], as Cole tries to cheer up the Samurai, who has been feeling down due to his extended stay at the hospital. Cole puts on drum and bass music, which elicits a positive reaction from the Samurai, with the both of them "partying" through the level. After the level, Cole asks the Samurai if he liked the music, to which he responds by saying, "Perfect."

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Dialogue=
''[Level start]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Hmmm....
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Maybe you like drum n bass, Samurai? This one's a banger.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Oh you like it!
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Finally, someone who can PARTY!
|}
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Well, what do you think?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Is it as good as the DJs you're used to?
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai|expr=sparkle}}
|Perfect.
|}
</tabber>

== History ==
*

== Trivia ==
* This level is the earliest available level to use a song not original to the game.
** This level is also the only song of such category to have its motif featured in [[Miracle Defibilrator]].
** The track dates back to 2010, making it the oldest track featured in Rhythm Doctor.

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Edega

2025-12-14T12:47:59Z

NAVIDAD: /* Trivia */

{{Character
|name = Edega
|image = File:Edega.png
|quote = "I'll be watching."
|first = [[Battleworn Insomniac]]
|internalname = Edega
|fullname = Gabriel Edega
|gender = Male
|occupation = Doctor
}}

Doctor '''Gabriel Edega''' is a character that appears in Rhythm Doctor. He is the head doctor at Middlesea Hospital, and tends to have a cold demeanor when it comes to patient care.

== Appearance ==
Doctor Edega has auburn hair and light skin. He carries around a dark blue clipboard that is obscuring his face at all times. He wears a set of hospital scrubs that are a greenish hue along with a pair of black shoes.

== Personality ==
Doctor Edega appears to have a rather cutthroat approach to managing Middlesea Hospital, as he is quick to insult doctors and nurses that have quit their jobs, even going as far to accuse them of "leaving us to do all the work". He does not seem to mesh very well with the patients, let alone his subordinates Paige and Ian, who all seem to be intimidated or afraid of him. He has a tendency to make pointed comments at the performance of his subordinates, the Intern included. Edega can be spotted silently watching patients from afar, such as in [[The 90's Decision]] and [[Dreams Don't Stop]].

== Relationships ==
* Edega is '''[[Paige]]''''s boss, and treats her with a rather cold nature. He regularly makes comments on how she is performing, and expresses that she isn't doing enough. He has taken special note of how Paige is still struggling with swing-beats in [[Dreams Don't Stop]], and that she constantly is distracted by other patients.
* Edega is '''[[Ian]]''''s boss, and so has a tendency to push responsibilities on him regularly. He has tasked Ian with managing the ''Rhythm Doctor'' program, often pushing for him to take on even more for his workload as seen in [[Act 5]].
* Edega is '''The [[Intern]]''''s boss, and treats them with an air of indifference with the occasional note on their competency. He comments that the Intern is rather nosy for eavesdropping on [[Unsustainable Inconsolable]]'s pre-tutorial conversation. If the Intern completes 5-X's tutorial with little to no mistakes, Edega praises them for their accuracy and tells them that he'll be watching their performance.
* Edega does not appear to be thought of fondly by '''Middlesea Hospital's patients''', as [[Nicole]] comments that he "just scares me". [[Lucky]] initially went along with Edega's proposed plans, but had a turnaround at the end of Act 5 that appeared to have disappointed Edega. Ian even notes that Lucky was the most Edega has ever spoken to a patient, reinforcing that he does not directly deal with the patients himself.

== Levels ==
Appears in:
* [[Battleworn Insomniac]]
* [[Sleepy Garden]]
* [[The 90's Decision]]
* [[Lucky Break]]
* [[One Slip Too Late]]
* [[Lo-fi Beats For Patients To Chill To]]
* [[Unsustainable Inconsolable]]
* [[Dreams Don't Stop]]

== History ==
* Edega used to make an appearance after completing the Preorder demo version of Rhythm Doctor. His dialogue (which is now considered non-canon) went as follows:

{|
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Ah, so the program worked then.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Who would have thought?
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|This preposterous program to recruit rhythmically talented volunteers remotely to defibrillate our patients. Hah!
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|My name is Dr Edega. I've been watching you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You defeated the connectifia abortus infections, saved our own Dr Paige from a breakdown..
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|.. and administered perfect defibrillations to a troupe of classical music loving samurai.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|They were quite pleased with how you could keep up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|At this rate, ohohoho... you might even put our own doctors out of their jobs.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|We wouldn't want that, would we.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|.. (author.name)?
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Well, we're starting the full Rhythm Doctor program later this year.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|We shall be expecting you again. Goodbye, (author.name).
|-
|}

== Trivia ==
* Edega is one of the few characters in ''Rhythm Doctor'' that the player does not operate on directly. The other characters that share this trait as of the Act 5 Update are [[Janitor]] and his coworker, the [[Nurse]], and Doctor Spider.
** The only time he ever has an ECG is in [[Blurred]], but even then, it's automatic.
* Edega is also the only character to not show their face as of Act 5.
* Before Edega's full name was revealed in [[Unsustainable Inconsolable]], his first name was found out through musical notation that spelled G-A-B-E E-D-E-G-A.
* Edega made an appearance in the Preorder demo version of ''Rhythm Doctor'', though it has been noted by developers that this appearance is non-canon in regards to his character.
* Edega uses the normal difficulty button.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Edega keyart.png|Doctor Edega as seen in the ''Rhythm Doctor'' key art.
File:Worth A Shot.jpg|One of the Edega-related achievements, where you repeatedly attempt to access a locked level.
File:Edega scold.png|Edega scolding the player for button mashing on a locked level.
File:I'm Dizzy.jpg|The other Edega-related achievement, which is achieved by spinning the Intern's view rapidly through the level select by holding an arrow direction down.
File:Edega dizzy.png|Edega scolding the player for spinning the view of the hospital repeatedly.
File:Edegahand.png|Edega's hand as it appears in [[Dreams Don't Stop]]'s tutorial.

</gallery>

{{CharacterNavBox}}

Art Exercise

2025-12-14T12:43:54Z

NAVIDAD:

{{Level2
|image=File:ArtExercise.png
|prequote="Can you help me with a drawing?"
|levelno=X-1
|bpm=70
|patients=[[Lucia]]
|preclear=This patient doesn't seem to be feeling well. She's sitting in the corner with some kind of sketchbook.
|postclear=Patient's "art block" has been cured. [Should I get her autograph in case she becomes famous?]
|postquote="Thanks, that came out great!"
|sdesc=Woah...we're the perfect team! Let's get a shared sketchbook!
|amiss=5
|adesc=That was fun! We should do this again!
|bmiss=10
|bdesc=That was pretty fun!
|cmiss=15
|cdesc=That didn't go quite as planned, but...oh well!
|dmiss=20
|ddesc=They were really wonky, but I tried my best...
|fdesc=Try to keep the pencil on the page!
|act=Art Room
|levelprevno=X-0
|levelprev=Helping Hands
}}
'''Art Exercise''', also known as '''Young Love''' or '''Doodling''' (X-1) is a level in Rhythm Doctor.

It is the last level in the main storyline. It properly introduces [[Lucia]].

[https://soundcloud.com/boxcatllc/young-love The track] was created by BoxCat Games.

== Synopsis ==
Hailey stumbles upon Lucia, struggling with an artist's block. Lucia asks Hailey to participate in an art exercise where Hailey draws scribbles and Lucia turns it into drawings. The player treats Lucia as Hailey draws various scribbles on Lucia's sketchbook, with Lucia turning it into various drawings; She draws a picture of Hailey, a grumpy alligator, a T-Rex, a "sneaky dude [...] up to no good," a woman with a long nose, a chubby bird sitting on a branch, and finally, a self-portrait of herself. She thanks Hailey for participating in the exercise with her, and tells her that they should do more scribbles another time. Ian and Paige then thank the player for treating all available patients in the Early Access version of ''Rhythm Doctor'' as the level ends.

== Gameplay ==
=== 2-player mode ===
Player 1 treats Lucia, while player 2 treats [[Hailey]]. Player 2 only plays [[Squareshots]], while player 1 only plays classic beats. Unlike the 1-player version, there are multiple squareshots interspersed throughout each phrase.

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Dialogue=
''[Level start]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Oh...hi. As you can see, I'm kind of stuck right now. Some artist's block.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Hmm...wait, maybe you can help...?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|I know a fun lil' thing we can do!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Here...you just draw a big scribble. Just a couple of random lines.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Then I'll look at it and turn it into something. Make sense? Just draw some big lines across the page!
|}
''[Interlude]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Hmm...let's see...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|I think I've got something!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|It's...you! I was kinda just looking around at what was nearby, haha.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Gimme another scribble!
|}
''[Interlude 2]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Hmm...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|A...grumpy alligator! Keep 'em coming!
|}
''[Interlude 3]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|It's a T-Rex! With a, uh...plate of big meat. Like in those old games? Heheh...
|}
''[Interlude 4]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Pfffhahaha oh my godddd...I'm sorry...I saw it and I had to. Look at this sneaky dude! Up to no good!!!
|}
''[Interlude 5]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|It's uh...a woman...with a long nose. Sorry, these can't all be winners, haha.
|}
''[Interlude 6]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|A chubby bird sitting on a lil' branch! Ahh...this one's pretty cute?
|}
''[Level outro]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Hmmmmm...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|When in doubt, self-portrait!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Ah...I love doing this with someone. It's just kinda fun, right? We should do more.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Next time let's design a bunch of really messed up monsters or something. Like an RPG...! It'll be fun!
|}
::''On Early access builds:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Congratulations on completing all of the patients in the Early Access version of Rhythm Doctor!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You've helped a lot of people around here. We can't wait to get more of your help in the future!
|}
::''On full release:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Thank you for spending time with me! You remind me of those friendly doctors.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|It must have taken a lot of training to get this far. I bet you'll be helping lots of people. You're the best!
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Did you see that girl that does the drawings?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|She drew me, once! I still have the picture at home.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I've never looked better!
|}
</tabber>

== History ==
* Before the ''Muse Dash'' collab was added to the game, this was the only level to feature [[Squareshots]]. It featured no tutorial for these Squareshots, simply relying on firsthand demonstration for the player to understand the mechanic. Once the ''Muse Dash'' collab levels were added, however, a proper tutorial was incorporated in MD-1. Lastly, [[Dreams Don't Stop]] now introduces Squareshots within the main story levels, meaning that X-1 can no longer be played before the player understands the mechanic.
::* Before the Act 5 update, this was the only non-collaboration level to incorporate the use of Squareshots.
* Before the Act 5 update, this was the first time the player could see Lucia, as a patient or character, show up within a main story level. In Dreams Don't Stop (5-X), Lucia now makes her first indirect appearance as one of the patients being coached by Lucky.

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Art Exercise

2025-12-14T12:41:26Z

NAVIDAD: /* Transcript */

{{Level2
|image=File:ArtExercise.png
|prequote="Can you help me with a drawing?"
|levelno=X-1
|bpm=70
|patients=[[Lucia]]
|preclear=This patient doesn't seem to be feeling well. She's sitting in the corner with some kind of sketchbook.
|postclear=Patient's "art block" has been cured. [Should I get her autograph in case she becomes famous?]
|postquote="Thanks, that came out great!"
|sdesc=Woah...we're the perfect team! Let's get a shared sketchbook!
|amiss=5
|adesc=That was fun! We should do this again!
|bmiss=10
|bdesc=That was pretty fun!
|cmiss=15
|cdesc=That didn't go quite as planned, but...oh well!
|dmiss=20
|ddesc=They were really wonky, but I tried my best...
|fdesc=Try to keep the pencil on the page!
|act=Art Room
|levelprevno=X-0
|levelprev=Helping Hands
}}
'''Art Exercise''', also known as '''Young Love''' or '''Doodling''' (X-1) is a level in Rhythm Doctor.

It is currently the last non-collaboration level in the Early Access build. It properly introduces [[Lucia]].

[https://soundcloud.com/boxcatllc/young-love The track] was created by BoxCat Games.

== Synopsis ==
Hailey stumbles upon Lucia, struggling with an artist's block. Lucia asks Hailey to participate in an art exercise where Hailey draws scribbles and Lucia turns it into drawings. The player treats Lucia as Hailey draws various scribbles on Lucia's sketchbook, with Lucia turning it into various drawings; She draws a picture of Hailey, a grumpy alligator, a T-Rex, a "sneaky dude [...] up to no good," a woman with a long nose, a chubby bird sitting on a branch, and finally, a self-portrait of herself. She thanks Hailey for participating in the exercise with her, and tells her that they should do more scribbles another time. Ian and Paige then thank the player for treating all available patients in the Early Access version of ''Rhythm Doctor'' as the level ends.

== Gameplay ==
=== 2-player mode ===
Player 1 treats Lucia, while player 2 treats [[Hailey]]. Player 2 only plays [[Squareshots]], while player 1 only plays classic beats. Unlike the 1-player version, there are multiple squareshots interspersed throughout each phrase.

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Dialogue=
''[Level start]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Oh...hi. As you can see, I'm kind of stuck right now. Some artist's block.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Hmm...wait, maybe you can help...?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|I know a fun lil' thing we can do!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Here...you just draw a big scribble. Just a couple of random lines.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Then I'll look at it and turn it into something. Make sense? Just draw some big lines across the page!
|}
''[Interlude]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Hmm...let's see...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|I think I've got something!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|It's...you! I was kinda just looking around at what was nearby, haha.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Gimme another scribble!
|}
''[Interlude 2]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Hmm...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|A...grumpy alligator! Keep 'em coming!
|}
''[Interlude 3]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|It's a T-Rex! With a, uh...plate of big meat. Like in those old games? Heheh...
|}
''[Interlude 4]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Pfffhahaha oh my godddd...I'm sorry...I saw it and I had to. Look at this sneaky dude! Up to no good!!!
|}
''[Interlude 5]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|It's uh...a woman...with a long nose. Sorry, these can't all be winners, haha.
|}
''[Interlude 6]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|A chubby bird sitting on a lil' branch! Ahh...this one's pretty cute?
|}
''[Level outro]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Hmmmmm...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|When in doubt, self-portrait!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Ah...I love doing this with someone. It's just kinda fun, right? We should do more.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Next time let's design a bunch of really messed up monsters or something. Like an RPG...! It'll be fun!
|}
::''On Early access builds:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Congratulations on completing all of the patients in the Early Access version of Rhythm Doctor!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You've helped a lot of people around here. We can't wait to get more of your help in the future!
|}
::''On full release:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|Thank you for spending time with me! You remind me of those friendly doctors.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucia}}
|It must have taken a lot of training to get this far. I bet you'll be helping lots of people. You're the best!
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Did you see that girl that does the drawings?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|She drew me, once! I still have the picture at home.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I've never looked better!
|}
</tabber>

== History ==
* Before the ''Muse Dash'' collab was added to the game, this was the only level to feature [[Squareshots]]. It featured no tutorial for these Squareshots, simply relying on firsthand demonstration for the player to understand the mechanic. Once the ''Muse Dash'' collab levels were added, however, a proper tutorial was incorporated in MD-1. Lastly, [[Dreams Don't Stop]] now introduces Squareshots within the main story levels, meaning that X-1 can no longer be played before the player understands the mechanic.
::* Before the Act 5 update, this was the only non-collaboration level to incorporate the use of Squareshots.
* Before the Act 5 update, this was the first time the player could see Lucia, as a patient or character, show up within a main story level. In Dreams Don't Stop (5-X), Lucia now makes her first indirect appearance as one of the patients being coached by Lucky.

{{LevelNavBox}}

Window Dance

2025-12-14T12:25:33Z

NAVIDAD: /* Description */

== Description ==
Window Dance is a visual mechanic which minimizes the game window and moves it freely across the screen. This is purely a visual distraction and has no effect on gameplay.

In 5-X, Window Resize is also introduced.

In 2-XN, Multiple windows are shown to be possible.

In 7-X2, Out-of-window effects also appear.

== Levels ==
* 2-X [[All The Times]]
* 4-1N [[Rollerdisco Rumble]]
* 5-X [[Dreams Don't Stop]]

== History ==

== Trivia ==

{{MechanicsNavBox}}

Holds

2025-12-13T13:04:33Z

NAVIDAD: /* Description */

Boss Fight

2025-12-13T13:01:34Z

NAVIDAD:

{{Level2
|image= Placeholder.png
|prequote= ...
|postquote=
|levelno=6-X
|bpm=
|patients= {{Plainlist|
* [[Mark|Mark Booker]]
}}
|sdesc= good job, intern.
|passdesc= congratulations, intern!
|preclear=
|postclear=
|act=Act 6
|levelprevno=6-2
|levelprev= Welcome Back
|levelnextno=7-1
|levelnext= Blurred
|counterpartno=
|counterpart=
}}
Boss Fight is the third and final level of Act 6.

On your first playthrough of [[Welcome Back]], it will immediately transition to this level without returning to the level select screen.

==Synopsis==
TBA

==Transcript==
<tabber>
|-|Dialogue=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=running}}
|Hey! Sorry I'm late...
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Where have you been? The patient's waiting.
|-
|[Mark (scared)]
|He's here...
|-
|[Mark (lookleft)]
|...why is he here?
|} 
''[Interlude]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I'm so sorry, sir, it's just that I'm super behind on paperwork.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I wanted to jot down notes on Mr Stevenson's recovery...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...and send off some questions for Logan's pediatrician...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I got so exhausted that I...dozed off in my chair.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You...fell asleep?
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Maybe I was wrong about you, Dr Paige.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|I had always seen you as someone who would do anything for her hospital.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|But I see now that you're just careless.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I'm really sorry, I must have been so exhausted my body just-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Again with the '''excuses.'''
|-
|} 
''[Ending (Only occurs on first playthrough)]''
{|
|[Mark]
|(Gabe really hasn't changed...)
|-
|[Mark]
|(Maybe this was a mistake.)
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|Um, based on what Ian wrote, I think I know what sort of chronic condition Mark is suffering from.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|There was a new study on this just recently, let me find-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Enough of this.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Stop wasting our time. Use the defibrillator to stabilise the patient.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Okay! I'll try!
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I'm so sorry. Let me try again!
|-
|[Mark]
|Don't let him get in your head.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Forget it. You, intern. You're up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Show Ms Paige how it's done.
|-
|[Mark (explaining)]
|Don't worry about me. I'll be okay.
|} 
::''Any hit:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Excellent work, intern.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Dr Paige, meet me in my office.
|}
::''All missed:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|. . .
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|(Did you just...?)
|-
|}
|-|After Clear=
''If any of the notes in the ending sequence were hit:''
{|
|
|the next day...
|-
|[PaigeB]
|This is a placeholder.
|} 

''If all of the notes in the ending sequence were missed:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|This is a placeholder!
|}

|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|This is a placeholder.
|}
</tabber>

==Trivia==
* Boss Fight is in 6/8 time.

==References==
<references/>

{{LevelNavBox}}

Something to Tell You

2025-12-13T12:58:57Z

NAVIDAD:

{{Level2
|image= Placeholder.png
|prequote= Calm down... don't be awkward... you can do this!
|postquote= I said it! It's official! It's all thanks to your help!
|levelno=6-1
|bpm=
|patients= {{Plainlist|
* [[Logan]]
* [[Hailey]]
}}
|preclear= The patient’s heart is racing. He should be monitored closely so that he doesn’t pass out.
|postclear= The patient's heart is pounding... but he seems happy!
|sdesc=TBA
|amiss=
|adesc=an adorable couple!
|bmiss=
|bdesc=a bold confession...!
|cmiss=
|cdesc=TBA
|dmiss=
|ddesc=TBA
|fdesc=maybe they can just stay friends?
|act=Act 6
|levelprevno=5-X
|levelprev= Dreams Don't Stop
|levelnextno=6-2
|levelnext= Welcome Back
|counterpartno=
|counterpart=
}}
'''Something to Tell You''' is the first level of Act 6.

It marks the formal introduction of [[Syncopation]] into the main story.

== Synopsis ==
Logan and Hailey are treated throughout the hospital as Logan attempts multiple times to confess his feelings to Hailey. When alone, Hailey wonders why Logan hasn't admitted his fellings for her, Logan wonders why he can't be strong enough to tell the truth, and both worry that the love they feel isn't really felt by the other. At the end, they finally yell to eachother that they want to be more than friends.

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Cutscene=
the next day…
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Welcome back!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|You came at a good time. I’ve made a lot of progress on studying Connectifia abortus.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I’ve been looking into a fix, so that it won’t keep coming back.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|In the meantime…we’ve got a new patient!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|When Paige gets here, she can help us run some tests.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Oh, and, uh…
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Y’know how everyone who gets signed in needs to fill out some forms, right?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|There’s a space at the bottom to ask for accommodations.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|The new guy wrote something for us…let me find it…
|-
|
|”My only request is that Dr Gabriel Edega is not permitted to speak to me.”
|-
|
|”I am happy to work with any of the other providers on staff. Otherwise, I will discontinue my treatment.”
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|No idea what that’s about.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I told him to wait here, but then he wandered upstairs and made himself comfortable.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I think he’s in the old Medical Records Room. We barely use it these days, so it’s kind of messy.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Oh hey, here’s Edega now, actually. I’ll just ask him-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Intern. I need to speak with you in my office.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You and Dr Paige. She’s waiting for you there.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|It’s time for your performance evaluation.
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|(Good morning, Intern! Hopefully this goes quick, right?) 
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Sir, is there any way that this can wait a few minutes?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|We have a new patient that needs our help.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|The nurse told me he really isn’t feeling well-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Ian is more than capable of getting set up on his own.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|This can’t wait.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|It’s been quite a while now since we instate the Rhythm Defibrillation Program.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You’re long overdue for an evaluation. Both of you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|O-oh…okay!
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Let’s get started. First, Dr Paige.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|To be blunt, I’ve noticed some concerning behavior.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|It started shortly after we began the program.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|To list just one example…currently, we are making headway on our Miracle Defibrillator project.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|As part of that process, we require patients with relevant arrhythmia symptoms to consent to testing it while it’s in beta.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Without testing, we can’t move forward.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|After I had already been in talks with Mr Jonronero to begin further testing, he suddenly declined his consent.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|I know that his sudden decision was because of your influence.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Do you really assume that you know what’s best for him?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|S-sir, I don’t have any control over what Lucky wants to do. It’s his body-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You’ll have an opportunity to speak after your evaluation.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|After this roadblock, I took it upon myself to discuss the Miracle Defibrillator beta with various other patients.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Strangely, every patient I spoke to also declined their consent.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|I can’t help but wonder if this is also a matter of your interference.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Furthermore…
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|When I introduced the Rhythm Defibrillation Program, I made it clear that both you and Ian were to shift to rhythm treatments.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|An yet…no matter how many times I’ve checked in on you, I can hardly remember you getting practice with the rhythm defibrillator.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You disregarded your instructions and have made a habit of relying on Ian and the intern.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Every day spent resisting the shift to rhythm treatment is a day where we have to turn more patients away.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You’ve always been a bright and motivated person. It’s not like you to let stubbornness get in the way of saving lives.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I…
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|And to think this laziness is coming from the same person who requested a switch to LTFT.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Oh, well…I was thinking maybe if I worked less than full-time, it would help me be more energized-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|LTFT schedules are for staff who need them. Like doctors who are pregnant or raising children.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Do you have children at home, Ada?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|No, sir, I’m single…I just thought that a more lax schedule could help me with-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|I suspect you’ll be a team player and revoke that request. I appreciate it. Moving on.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Intern. It’s time for your evaluation.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|My notes on your performance are much briefer.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You’ve been doing really impressive work. I have to thank you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|You’re a quick learner, and you always seem determined to try again when you stumble.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|I look forward to continuing our work together.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|That is all.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Um, just to respond to your feedback…
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|The thing about the rhythm treatments is…you know, with that virus jumping around…
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I feel like we haven’t done the proper testing to really make sure there’s a permanent way-
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|I believe you said you had a patient to get to, Dr Paige.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|…
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|…y-yes,sir. I’ll get right on that.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=run}}
|I have to run to my office first, intern. Then I’ll meet you and Ian in the Records Room!
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Hey! Hope the meeting went well…?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Let’s head to the Records Room and get that patient set up before he gets lost or something.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|It’s up the elevator. Paige can meet us there.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|It’s that kid again. This is awkward.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Uh…what were you doing in there? That’s room’s supposed to be off-limits.
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I was just scouting around!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=cheers}}
|I was lookin’ for a cool spot to hang out, I don’t wanna be stuck in my room all the time.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Well, you can’t hang out in there. We keep confidential info about patients in there.
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I saw that! At first I thought everything in the room was junk, but then I saw those big filing cabinet things.
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|They had all these folders with our names on them! So I, uh…starting flipping through.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Yeah I see that. You were snooping. Let me guess, you were reading that girl Hailey’s file?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Did you discover any big revelations about her in there?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|It was mostly just blood pressure charts and insurance information…
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Yeah. Hospitals are kind of boring actually.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Why do you need a cool spot to hang out anyway?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|I’m trying to figure out the perfect way to tell Hailey that I…you know…! Is it crazy for me to be nervous about it?!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|You look really sweaty.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Intern, can you take care of this? I don’t think he’s going to get out the way until we help him out.
|}
|-|Tutorial=
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|Really wish these kids could just stay still...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|When I was their age, I stayed in my room and refreshed message boards all day! Like a good kid!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Notice those arrows on the ECG? That's syncopation.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|That's what we'll be treating here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|In a set of seven pulses, the syncopated pulse will be shorter than the other six.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Usually this means they last half as long.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Think of the arrows like booster tiles in Kart Race Krumble.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Let's give it a try!
|}
::''Some misses:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Great!
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|By the way, syncopation can appear on any beat!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|It might move around a lot, so pay attention!
|}
::''Some misses:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Hope you've gotten a feel for it.
|}
::''No misses:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Nailed it!
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Alright, great. You should be good to go now.
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=cheers}}
|You think so? You think I should tell her now?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Wait, I wasn't talking to you-
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=cheers}}
|Maybe you're right. Maybe I just need to toughen up and get it done!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|I didn't say that, I was talking to-
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=heart}}
|Alright, I'll do it!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|Hailey! Where are you?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|I know I'm not good with words, but maybe this time... maybe if I...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|Intern, go help him before he makes a scene.
|-
|}
|-|Lyrics/Dialogue=
{|
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Which one of my pretty dresses
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Do I pick to wear?
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Wonder when he will confess? Us two
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|are such a pair
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Is it all in my head?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Should I turn around instead?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Hailey I like you more than a friend...
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I have something to tell you
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|When we both sat on the bench
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=flower}}
|Yes?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|The sunset was such a nice view
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|But view was not ... you!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=perturbed}}
|(Huh?)
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|Oh no, that sounded stupid
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|I just want to let my heart pour out!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|I wish I could let you know
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|I wish I could let you know
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Now I've sent out all the signals, shared
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|romantic songs
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|I don't know what else to do, what's ta-
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
| -king him so long?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Is it all in my head
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Is it all in my head
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|While I roll in my bed!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|While I roll in my bed!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I must show her where I stand...
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Are you a boy or a man?
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|I have something to '''OOF-'''
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=spook}}
|Logan!!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I have something to tell you
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I'm glad to be here with you!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Me too!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|You make me lose out on sleep
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=perturbed}}
|Oh thank you... but why?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|Why don't my words come out right
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|Every time I try to talk to you?!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|I'm too scared to let you go...
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|I'm too scared to let you go
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Why is he acting so cold?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Why can't I be like Hailey?
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|How much longer can this hold?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|She's so much braver than me!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|So many things to be said
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=spook}}
|So many ways to be read
|-
|
|''(Together)''
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=spook}}
|Just get it out of your head!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|Just get it out of my head!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Didn't I say that I would...
|-
|
|''(Alternating syllables, together)''
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Do anything to get her...
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Don't we belong together...
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I wish I could let you know... (sigh)
|}
''If rank at this point is C+ or worse, song ends here''
{|
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I wish I could let you know
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|I wish I could let you know
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|(Just let her know)
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|I wish I could let you know
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=keyboard}}
|(Just let her know)
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|As long as she gets to know!
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai}}
|(Just let her know)
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|It's time that I let you know!
|} 
{|
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|Hey! ley... H-
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|Hailey!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Yes?...
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|Hailey, I-
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|Hailey I-!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|''(runs away)''
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=perturbed}}
|Oh...
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=spook}}
|}

''Fake ending, Logan runs back''
{|
|
|''(Together)''
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=shout}}
|I WANT TO BE MORE THAN FRIENDS!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shout}}
|I WANT TO BE MORE THAN FRIENDS!
|}
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=flower}}
|Ohmygosh, ohmygosh...
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|I'm sorry, you probably wanted to say it first! I stole your moment!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Here, here, forget I said anything, let's do it again. I'll pretend I didn't hear you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|Wh-what-
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|A do-over! Let's do a do-over. Okay! Now... that's your chance, say it!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|I already said it!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|I'm not doing it again! Now you're just making fun of me...
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|No way! It was so cute!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I'm glad it was cute... can I go back to my room now?
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Good idea. Your face is so red, I'm worried you're gonna have a heart attack.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=flower}}
|Let's go together!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Hold my hand?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|Oh! Uh...sure!
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Alright, alright, the two lovebirds are finally going steady. I'm happy for them.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|But do they need to make a mess everywhere they go?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Spilled coffee here, trail of cookie crumbs over there...a cup of boba milk tea sitting on the windowsill without a coaster!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|This isn't the place to go on a date! Go outside! It's much more romantic out there, I promise!
|}
</tabber>

== Trivia ==
* Despite Something to Tell You being the first story level to use syncopation, the mechanic was originally tutorialized in the Bits & Bops collab level [[Meet and Tweet]], and was first implemented in the [[Level Editor|level editor]] even earlier.

== References ==
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