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Miracle Defibrillator

2026-05-11T13:04:51Z

TheJadeMirror: 7-x is a Fraud

{{Level2
|image=File:MiracleDefibrilator.png
|prequote= ...
|levelno=7-X
|bpm=TBA
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Mark|Mark Booker]]
 Unmentioned: 
* [[Samurai]]
* [[Logan]]
* [[Cole|Cole Brew]]
* [[Mr. Stevenson]]
* [[Paige]]
* [[Nicole|Nicole Ting]]
* [[Insomniac]]
* [[Hailey]]
* [[Cockatiel]]
* [[Owl]]
* [[Mrs. Stevenson]]
* [[Richard Hugh]]
* [[Miner]]
* [[Parrot]]
* [[Oriole]]
}}
|othercharacters=[[Ian]]
|preclear= Emergency operation initiated. Patient's condition has deteriorated rapidly.
|postclear= First-time use of experimental treatment was a success. Let's never do that again!
|postquote= Thank you, all of you.
|passdesc= Reach the final section with less than 26 misses
|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>
|-|Fresh Air Break=
{|
|''If Paige Left (6-X was not missed):''
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Thanks for coming with. It'll only be a few minutes. I was given like a dozen more things to do anyway.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|How'd the rehad meeting go? Some progress, hopefully?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Y'know...Edega is running out of patience with those two.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|He snapped at me when I said you were working on rehab with them.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|He said there's "more important things" you should be doing, now that you've moved up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|He wants you on defibrillator testing. Then he rattled off some ideas for handling their addictions.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|One of them was some kind of numbing effect for the defibrillator. Like the pain reliever, but for dopamine receptors instead.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|That way, if they're numb to pleasure signals, they won't get anything out of coffee or smoking anymore.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|It's absolutely crazy. I mean...everything he tells me to do is!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|B-...But... no matter what he says, I don't know how to say "No!"
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|You know how Edega is if you try to question him.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I'm not trying to risk my job here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I can't afford months of job-searching, all while looking after my mom.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|And more importantly...I ''like'' working here!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|I-...I'm good at what I do! And so are you!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Finding something I'm good at, and it actually helps people...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|...isn't that as good as it gets?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Anyway. Guess I should get back to work.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|There you are. What are you doing all the way up here?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Ada???
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Thanks for covering all this time. I hope the patients didn't give you too much trouble.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Not to nitpick, but you made a bit of a mess in there. (I think I saw a robot?)
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|Whatever, no time for that. It's handover! I'm taking my shift now.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|You came back...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Are you sure you want to work at Middlesea? Of all places in the world?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|I thought you were done with medicine, you said you were flying to stay with your cousin out in-
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Hey! We can catch up on life decisions later. For now...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|What did I miss?
|-
|''If Paige Stayed:''
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|At least we've got some fresh air up here. Are you feeling any better?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|Phew. I think so. Thank you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Tensions were kind of running high with those two, Cole and Nicole, but... I think they'll be able to work it out.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|To be honest, I don't know how you do it, Ada.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Do what?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|You always find a way to calm people down. You always find a way to get them to listen, or cheer up. No matter who it is.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Ha, well... I don't know about that. I certainly try, though.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Well, do you think you can try your magic out on Edega? He's been breathing down my neck lately.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|He keeps pulling me away from my work to make me work on all this "Miracle Defibrillator" stuff.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|He thinks it's going to revolutionize medicine. Rebuild people's cells from scratch, numb all their pain, take away their cravings... whatever they ask him to do!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|It's absolutely crazy. I mean... everything he tells me to work on is!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|He had me build security guard robots to patrol the halls because he thinks it'll keep patients safer! I don't get it!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|B-...But... no matter what he says, I don't know how to say "No!"
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|You know how Edega is if you try to question him.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Yeah, I do...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|It feels like the only person who's had the guts to do anything about him lately is the intern.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I agree though, Edega's gotten a bit out of hand.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|It's a shame, because I feel like we had a good thing going for a while.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|What do you mean?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|With us! As a team. You, me, and the intern.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|I was skeptical about rhythm treatment when you first told me about it. But I wanted to see what it could do.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|And when we first started... it wasn't going so bad!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You and the intern could treat symptoms with rhythm, Edega and I could follow up with standard procedure.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Being understaffed was stressful, but I could see the potential.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I felt like we were so close to figuring out our equilibrium, all of us working together.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|We could've hired more people to share the load, doctors versed in both types of treatments...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...but then Edega had to ruin it, stripping everything down to the bone. He's just stubborn like a bull, I suppose.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|E-Exactly!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|I wasn't sure if I was just going crazy, or if it was all my fault things kept falling apart, or if you thought I was trying to get the intern to replace you...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I'm glad to hear you thought we were a good team, at least. I thought so too.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|So how do we get Edega to change directions? He's in such a rush to replace all of us, he won't even wait for the tech to be properly tested.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|There's got to be a way we can get him to listen. Or maybe we should ask Mark, he might know what to say.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|He's known him longer than we have, after all.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|A-Alright... let's give it a try!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Hey, you still seem really out of breath. Are you sure you don't want to take a break?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=expaining}}
|I can... push through! We shouldn't waste time while Mark's conditions is so bad! Let's... head back inside.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Alright, if you say so...
|-
|}
|-|Main Ward Intro=
::{|
|''If Paige was fired:''
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|...and after that, I finally had the intern check in on Cole and Nicole! They hadn't had any appointments since you left.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|But forget about that! There's so much other stuff piling up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Edega wants me to kick out all of the patients who won't consent to his testing. Plus all this other stuff he wants me to do.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=dizzy}}
|I've only gotten a few hours of sleep this week. Because of him.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|It's all because he keeps having work on the defibrillator so it can become some magic cure-all...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|...but he doesn't care about beta-testing any of it for safety or effectiveness or side-effects or regulations or-
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Okay, okay...slow down. It'll be okay.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Just tell me where to go. I'm here and ready to help.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I may not be much use when it comes to rhythm... but that's what we've got the intern for, right?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|R-right.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Could you help me check on Mark? The intern and I have been so scrambled, we haven't had the time to treat him again.
|-
|''If Paige wasn't fired:''
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|So, do you think the rhythm treatment will be enough for Mark? Or should we convince Edega to perform surgery?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Depending on whether Mark's condition worsens, we might not have a choice! Surgery could take too long.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I think let's focus on soothing his symptoms using rhythm treatment, then we can have a conversation about it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Sounds like a plan.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I may not be much use when it comes to rhythm... but that's what we've got the intern for, right?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|R-right.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Hopefully Edega isn't planning to do anything rash.
|-
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Honestly, it's only a matter of time before...
|-
|''(An alarm can be heard, and the music changes)''
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|All staff, Code Blue.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Code Blue, patient Booker, room B7.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|Oh my god, Mark is unresponsive? Ian, let's go help the response team.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Nobody works here anymore, we are the response team!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|Okay, let's run. Intern, meet us there. Take the elevator down to the bottom.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=run}}
|No time to talk, Mark's heart has stopped beating, bye!
|-
|}
|-|Basement Hallway=
{|
|''Novel''
|One of Mark's favorite novels. He seemed to be re-reading it every time he was nervous about his treatment.
|-
|
|He must have dropped it while being transported to the operating room.
|-
|
|You can hear voices echoing down the hall.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|No pulse, no respirations.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|Has he recieved shock?
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|He's recieved one shock at two hundred joules.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Got it. I'll take over compressions.
|-
|''Notebook''
|Ian's Notebook. It covers months of progress with the rhythm program, including ideas for improvements and a journal of your growth as an intern.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Incoming shock at three hundred joules. Stand clear.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Shock delivered, resume CPR.
|-
|''Yo-yo''
|Ada's yo-yo. You've noticed her cheering up almost every patient by showing them tricks after her shift ends.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Hey, I'll take over compressions.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Thank you. 1 milligram epinephrine?
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Yes. And next cycle, amiodarone.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Keep compressions going. In a minute, I'll take over for you, Ian.
|-
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Any response?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|Mark... Mark, can you hear us?
|-
|}

|-|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/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Th-the virus is warping patients around!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Their heartbeats are all mixed together!
|-
|''First Break:''
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Oof... my head. Did we all feel that, or just me?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=upset}}
|Hey, intern! What's going on? Is Nicole okay?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=phone}}
|...Nic! Pick up your phone...
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Nic, stay where you are, I'm coming for you!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=spook}}
|Logan, what's happening? Where'd you go?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|Hailey...! Where am I!?
|-
|''Second Break:''
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Intern! Are you holding up okay over there?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|The virus is jumping, and patients are phasing in and out around the hospital!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Also... uhhh, it might have gotten me too. I guess I shouldn't have pulled that all-nighter...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|I was almost done building the...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|baffled}}
|Ian!
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|I hear everyone's heartbeats...
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|I can barely hear myself think. How can the intern focus?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|...I have an idea!
|-
|''Third Break:''
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Ian...???
|-
|{{Sprite/Miner}}
|I'm sure we'll find your birds somewhere, ma'am. Don't worry!
|-
|{{Sprite/MrsStevenson}}
|I hope so...
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|Just a little more...
|-
|''Ending:''
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Hey! Are you still there? What's wrong?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=comfortnotepad}}
|If even you can't keep up with all these patients intern... maybe we didn't stand a chance.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|...and ''DONE!''
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Intern, wait! I just finished my new track!
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|I'm not sure if it will help, but let's crank up the volume...
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=jamming}}
|...and press Play!
|-
|(Level then immediately transitions to [[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]])
|-
|}

|-|Failure=
''First Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I'm doing the best I can, but...we need you now more than ever.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Please don't give up!
|-
|}
''Second Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Starting to think the hospital was a mistake...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|We can handle it! I promise!
|-
|}
''Third Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I feel like I can hear everybody's heartbeats at once...
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai|expr=sparkle}}
|It's beautiful, right?
|-
|}
''Fourth Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|I don't know how I can help or cheer you on, but...I know you can do it!
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai}}
|The intern won't fail. I just know it.
|-
|}
''Fifth Failure Onwards:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I don't know how you can focus with all these rhythms at once...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...but I'll just have to believe you can do it!
|-
|}

|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|You're a real trooper, you know that?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|No matter what this crazy place throws at you...you always find a way to make it all better!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|You're the best thing that's ever happened to this place.
|-
|}
</tabber>

== Trivia ==
*The level's Perfect rank check stops once the scripted loss section begins, more specifically, when Nicole appears after Mark and Samurai.
** This makes it the only level in which you don't have to complete the ''whole'' level with no misses to get the Perfect rank.
*This level has you treat all previous patients but one, this being [[Lucky]]. Fizzd confirmed this was due to the song being too long, and so he left it to work on Miracle Defibrilator (Cole's Song) instead.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZbTzuBuiLU Rhythm Doctor OST - Miracle Defibrillator on 7th Beat Games' YouTube Channel], I totally wanted an Act 5 mashup section as well but the song was getting really long already, so i left it to focus on Cole’s Song instead. </ref>
*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]]
*If the level is failed in the first section with Samurai and Logan, no dialogue will play and the level will never boot to the menu screen.
* Assuming [[Something to Tell You]] was played on 1P mode, this is the first instance of a <code>-xx-xx</code> pattern in a day shift story mode level.

== References ==
<references />
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Something to Tell You

2026-05-11T13:03:37Z

TheJadeMirror: Owl Jumpscare.

{{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=95, 100, 105
|patients= {{Plainlist|
* [[Logan]]
* [[Hailey]]
''Unmentioned:''
* [[Cockatiel]]
* [[Owl]] (Only treated in Two-Player)
}}
|othercharacters= {{Plainlist|
* [[Paige]]
* [[Cole|Cole Brew]]
* [[Nicole|Nicole Ting]]
* [[Lucky|Maximo "Lucky" Jonronero]]
* [[Ian]]
* [[Mrs. Stevenson]]
* [[Mr. Stevenson]]
* [[Samurai]]
}}
|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=5
|adesc=an adorable couple!
|bmiss=12
|bdesc=a bold confession!
|cmiss=18
|cdesc=a charming attempt...
|dmiss=24
|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.
|} 
Performace 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.
|-
|}
Records Room
{|
|{{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!
|}
::''Any misses:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|C-Careful! When you see syncopation, prepare to hit roughly half a beat earlier than normal.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|But don't worry about the details, you'll feel it in the music.
|-
|}
::''No 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!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Let's give that a shot.
|-
|}
::''Any 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
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|'''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
|-
|{{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)''
|-
|{{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/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Just let her know
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=keyboard}}
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=strum}}
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=sing}}
|As long as she gets to know!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Just let her know
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=keyboard}}
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=strum}}
|{{Sprite/MrStevenson}}
|{{Sprite/Samurai}}
|{{Sprite/MrsStevenson|expr=sad}}
|-
|{{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}}
|{{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 second level that can end prematurely in response to a low ranking, with the first being [[One Shift More|One Shift More]].
* If played on 2P mode, this is the first instance of a <code>-xx-xx</code> pattern in a day shift story mode level.

== References ==
<references />

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Lucky Break

2026-05-11T13:01:47Z

TheJadeMirror: /* Trivia */ Made second trivia more relevant to the stage itself.

{{Level2
|image=File:LuckyBreak2.png
|prequote="Shoulder hurts like hell, but I've got this handled."
|levelno=5-1
|bpm=78
|patients=[[Lucky|Maximo "Lucky" Jonronero]]
|othercharacters=[[Paige]]
|preclear=Patient experienced an athletic injury that is causing spikes in heartbeat.
|postclear=Patient's heartbeat has been addressed for now. Warning for staff: Patient is not happy.
|postquote="Thanks, but...wake me up when this is over."
|sdesc=umpire says: it's a grand slam!
|amiss=10
|adesc=umpire says: it's a homerun!
|bmiss=20
|bdesc=umpire says: it's a ground rule double..!
|cmiss=30
|cdesc=umpire says: foul!
|dmiss=40
|ddesc=umpire says: three strikes! you're outta here!
|fdesc=umpire says: go home. mercy rule.
|act=Act 5
|levelprevno=1-XN
|levelprev=Super Battleworn Insomniac
|levelnextno=5-2
|levelnext=Lo-fi Beats For Patients To Chill To
|counterpartno=5-1N
|counterpart=One Slip Too Late
}}
'''Lucky Break''' (5-1) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. The Night Shift version is [[One Slip Too Late]].

It introduces [[Lucky|Maximo "Lucky" Jonronero]]. It also introduces [[Subdivision Beats]].

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZUSksdkE04 The track] was created by celesti whispers.

== Synopsis ==

After the events of [[Super Battleworn Insomniac]] and a well-deserved vacation, Hailey and Logan are talking about the baseball game that took place the other day. Logan says that he couldn't even watch, because of an upsetting event with his favorite player, Lucky. Hailey cuts him off, and reveals that she heard someone saying that Ian and Paige might help Lucky. In the level, Lucky is shown as a baseball star, but halfway through, he wakes up in a hospital bed, with Paige next to him. Paige tells him to go back to sleep, but when he wakes up again at the end of the level, Paige tells him that rehabilitation for his broken rotator cuff will require an extended stay, to which he's not happy about.

== Gameplay ==

=== 2-player mode ===
There are 2 Luckys, one for each player. The gameplay is identical to 1-player mode for each player.

Instead of showing a single hit count the entire level, the scoreboard uses the inning display and keeps track of the number of hits for each player each of 9 innings. The player who scores more hits during an inning will have a "1" display on the scoreboard for that inning and the loser will have a "0". Both will show a "1" in the case of a tie.

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Cutscene=
after a well-deserved vacation, you return to Middlesea Hospital...
{|
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Logan! You're a baseball kind of guy, right?
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Did you see that game yesterday?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|Nooo, stop, don't remind me, it was too hard to watch.
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|Lucky was having, like, his greatest season ever! And then...
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|I know, I know, but listen! I heard someone saying...
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|... Dr Paige and Ian might help him!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=shock}}
|Wait, what? Where'd you hear that?
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|In the hall!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|You've gotta explore more, y'know!!! Don't just stay in bed and read manga on your phone.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|I went down the hallway near Dr Paige's office! Check it out yourself. You too, Doctor Finger!
|}
::Trying to enter the Physiotherapy Ward if [[wish i could care less]] was not completed:
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|Hey! I've been lookin' for ya.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|Hope you're not busy. Can you help with something? It's about Cole.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|I feel bad, he's really stuck on all his latest songs. He keeps throwing out all his ideas.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|I think if you could help his chest pains, it could really clear his head.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|He's still in the SVT Ward. Thanks in advance!
|}
|-|Tutorial=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Welcome to the Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia team!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Or, I guess...welcome back to work. It's just me and Ian. As usual.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|The old MAT team is under an "indefinite hiring pause."
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Ian noticed a new type of tachycardia rhythm. This heartbeat's all...chopped up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I call them subdivision beats. They're like SVT beats, but with extra taps.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|When a subdivision beat is coming, the nurse will cue you with how many taps you'll need.
|-
|
|Two! Tonk-Tonk!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...just like that!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Let's practice a few subdivion beats.
|}
::''If first subdivision beat is missed'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Not quite...
|}
::''If first subdivision beat is hit'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Good!
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Great job!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|The tricky thing about this heartbeat is that it doesn't always come in pairs.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Some subdivision beats come in groups of three.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Don't worry, the nurse will cue you!
|-
|
|Three! Tonk-Tonk-Tonk!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|It'll make sense once you try it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Good luck!
|}
::''If first subdivision beat is missed'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Almost there. It's tough!
|}
::''If first subvision beat is barely hit'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You missed a bit of it...
|}
::''If first subdivision beat is hit'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Great!
|}
(End of tutorial)
::''If any beats missed'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|There's a new patient that needs our help. A local athlete.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Let's move!
|}
::''If no beats missed'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|A fast learner!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|There's nothing you can't do, huh? You don't even need us here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...yeah...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Anyway, there's a new patient that needs our help. Some athlete I think.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Let's get going, alright?
|}
|-|Dialogue=
{|
''[Interlude]''
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Sir, it's okay. You're okay.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=nervous}}
|Where am I?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=comfort}}
|You're at Middlesea Hospital. You were admitted here after your injury. Remember?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=nervous}}
|...R-right. Hospital. Got it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=comfort}}
|Once we get the x-rays, we'll talk about your shoulder.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=comfort}}
|Go back to sleep. I'll wake you soon.
|}
''[End of Level]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=nervous}}
|Ugh...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Feeling alright?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=nervous}}
|I'm fine.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|(His heartrate keeps spiking while he waits. He must be anxious.)
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=nervous}}
|Those x-rays back yet? You can wrap me up, patch me up, and kick me out. Skip the lecture.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|I'm...sorry. It's not that simple. There's been significant tearing in your rotator cuff.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|It'll take a few months to rehabilitate. We're going to need you here for an extended stay.
|}
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|What do you mean "extended?" There's a game next week, and playoffs after that.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I don't know for sure yet.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|(The people who WERE good at this stuff got laid off...)
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|We need to see how bad the tearing is. If it's small, we might be able to treat it carefully on our own.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|If it's severe, then...we'll probably transfer you to another hospital. One that can perform rotator cuff surgery.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|And? How long does that take?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Well... again, it depends. But even after a successful surgery, it could be about four-to-six months of rehabilitation-
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Six MONTHS?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Nope. Forget it. Cancel it. What's the quick option? Whatever it costs, I'll pay, I don't care.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Um. This isn't easy to say, but...the surgery kind of IS the quick option.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I know that you need your shoulder in your line of work. But still.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|A thorough timeline of surgery and rehab would be my suggestion, so that you can slowly regain full motion-
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Stop.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Hey, can I have a pillow, please?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Oh. Yes, of course. Here, here's one.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Thank you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=angry}}
|'''*MUFFLED SCREAMING*'''
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Feeling better, sir?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Get out of my room, please. Now.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Yeah, that makes sense...I'll check in later.
|-
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|We've got Lucky Jonronero in the building now?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I'm not one to get starstruck, but...I'm kind of a baseball guy.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Been rooting for the Middlesea Scales since I was still in diapers. My dad would plop me down in front of the TV with him.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I've seen a lot of good players come and go over the years.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Let me tell you, Lucky is one of the greats. He brought the team out of a rut.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Don't you hurt a hair on his head, you hear me? We need him in one piece!
|}
</tabber>

== History ==
*

== Trivia ==
* The level's name is a play on words concerning the name of the patient, "Lucky," and the idiomatic expression, "lucky break." A lucky break is a stroke of good luck, but the title "Lucky Break" instead means that it is literally Lucky's break from playing baseball. This essentially inverts the typical meaning of the phrase, as Lucky views his situation to be a stroke of bad luck.
* This is the only level where the player is directly required to clear two night shifts to unlock, those being [[Super Battleworn Insomniac]] and [[wish i could care less]].

== References ==
<references />

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2026-05-11T12:58:59Z

TheJadeMirror: 7-1 is one degree of abstraction from vivid/stasis. (i swear colon said this was a mistake where he didn't realize the effect was from v/s on rdl can someone add those details)

{{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]]
''Unmentioned (Memory, self-treated):''
* [[Edega]]
}}
|othercharacters= {{Plainlist|
* [[Paige]] (unless if she was fired)
* [[Ian]] (only if Paige was fired)
}}
|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-
|-
|}
::''Single-Player'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I'll be getting it in high doses in a minute, I might as well know what I'm getting into.
|-
|}
::''Two-Player'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Oh, there he is!
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|This is the guy you test things on? What's he being treated for?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Everything, to be honest.
|-
|}
{|
|{{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!
|} 
::''Any held beats missed:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I think we should try that again.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|When you hear the cue, remember to hold down the next beat!
|-
|}
::::''Any held beats missed again:''
::::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Hmm...we'll try again. It's tough, but you'll get it.
|-
|}
::''Both held beats hit eventually:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Excellent! Looks like you've got it!
|-
|}
::''Both held beats hit on first try:''
::{|
|{{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/Ian}}
|That... could have gone better.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Another time, then!
|-
|}
::''Most beats hit:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Well done!
|}
::''All beats hit on first try:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|You're way too good at this...
|-
|}
{|
|{{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!
|} 
{|
|{{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, Ian will replace Paige, indicated by their lines being in the same position.)
''Intro''
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|It's weird being back here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|No matter how much I keep my hands and my mind busy, that weird sterile smell...
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|...it instantly takes me back to when I worked here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|W-wait, what?
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Wait, what?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I think an attack is coming. Stay focused!
|}
''Intermission''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Did you say you used to work here?
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Yes. Straight out of school.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I think I was around your age.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Gabe and I graduated together. We did our rotations together.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I considered him a friend.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|(I've never even considered Edega having friends. Wow.)
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|(I guess even Edega had friends, huh?)
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Doing rotations while studying for exams...it was exhausting, but fun.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I followed Gabe into specialising in cardiology. Just to continue working with him.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Eventually, I couldn't keep up anymore.
|-
|}
Outro
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|He expected more and more from me...until he pushed me past my breaking point.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I felt hollow, like I couldn't muster the energy to help him. Or help anyone, really.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|When I told him I was quitting medicine altogether...
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|...it was like he pretended I never existed.
|-
|}
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|Hm. Seems like it's stabilised for now.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Your new treatment idea must have worked. Thanks.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|N-no problem...
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Glad we could help!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|But wait, you're saying the reason you asked for that accommodation...
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...is because you used to be friends?
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|-
|{{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.
|}

''If Paige was fired:''
{|
|{{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!)
|}

''If Paige wasn't fired:''
{|
|{{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 ==
*This level uses the Diamond VFX Preset, which was made to emulate the background effect from ''vivid/stasis'' in the collaboration level [[Fixations Toward the Stars]].
*If you have a S- rank or higher at the part where [[Edega]] pretended [[Mark]] never existed, he will look away from [[Edega]] and leave.
**Else, [[Mark]] will dissapear.
***This could mean that the S-rank cutscene is [[Mark]]'s perspective, while any other rank's cutscene is [[Edega]]'s mind.
*This is the last non-boss level in the game's story.

== References ==
<references/>
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Fixations Toward the Stars

2026-05-11T12:54:31Z

TheJadeMirror: /* Trivia */ Used bulletpoints.

{{todo|1=
* Add dialogue for misses in the tutorial
}}
{{Level2
|act=vivid/stasis Collab
|image=File:FixationsTowardsTheStarsPrev.png
|prequote="Allison's getting all worried for nothing. I feel fine!"
|levelno=X-FTS
|bpm=150
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [https://vividstasis.miraheze.org/wiki/Saturday Saturday Tasogare]
* Allison Allister
}}
|preclear=Two girls just came in, bickering with each other. You can treat them alone, but having a second intern might help.
|postclear=Both patients' heartbeats have settled. They're still bickering, but I think they just care about each other a lot...
|postquote="Thanks for helping out, doc! That was quick."
|passdesc=Complete the level with less than 25 misses.
|sdesc=ALL CRITICAL
|amiss=12
|adesc=vivid / success
|bmiss=24
|bdesc=two hearts / healed up
|cmiss=36
|cdesc=friendship / maintained
|dmiss=48
|ddesc=trapped in / stasis
|fdesc=that was / real bad...
|levelprevno= X-KOB
|levelprev= Kingdom of Balloons
|levelnextno= X-PBC
|levelnext= público cautivo
}}

'''Fixations Toward the Stars''' is a level that was added on 5/31/2024 as a collaboration with vivid/stasis.

[https://soundcloud.com/foodbot/fixations-toward-the-stars The track] was created by [https://soundcloud.com/foodbot Foodbot].

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Tutorial=
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Hey there!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Before we start, I need to teach you something real quick!
|}
::''If 4-1N was played before:''
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...oh, wait. Technically, you learned this already.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I taught it to you when you came in to do one of those challenging Night Shifts.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|You sure love workin', huh?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|But let's practice it again just to be sure...
|}
{|
|{{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.
|-
|{{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!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|So, as you can see, not only will holding on a beat automatically treat other heartbeats...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|...but the moment of releasing it will also automatically treat the other heartbeats! Easy!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|One of our visiting patients needs our freeze beats for pain relief. I managed to drag Lucky in to help us practice for it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|I'm only helping if you promise to stop texting me the market value of my baseball cards every time it changes.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|I promise. (Intern...next time he falls asleep, steal his cards...he's sitting on a goldmine!)
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Anyway, let's practice.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Things are getting pretty complicated, huh? Tough to keep track of.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|If you think it's too much, just remember...at least you didn't have to go to med school before all this.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Good luck out there!
|}
|-|Dialogue=
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=typing}}
|Two patients at once. This will be tricky, so...stay focused, alright?
|-
||{{Sprite/Allison|expr=missed}}
|You hear it, right? Her heart's going crazy!
|-
|{{Sprite/Allison|expr=neutral}}
|It's probably because she hasn't been eating right...
|-
|{{Sprite/Saturday|expr=happy}}
|Hey, I eat junk all the time. YOU'RE the one they should be worried about!
|-
|{{Sprite/Saturday|expr=missed}}
|This morning I could hear your heart pounding out of your chest!
|-
|{{Sprite/Allison|expr=missed}}
|Th-that's different! You scooted in on the bus and sat super close to me...
|-
|{{Sprite/Saturday|expr=missed}}
|And? So what? Why would that make your...
|-
|{{Sprite/Saturday|expr=neutral}}
|...wait...
|-
|{{Sprite/Saturday|expr=neutral}}
|...oh my god, are heart diseases contagious?! DID I GET HER SICK?!
|-
|{{Sprite/Allison|expr=neutral}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|What...? No.
</tabber>

== Trivia ==
*This is the first level to use "AtLeastRank(S+)" which changes the rank screen from an 'S+' to a 'V' and the rank text to "ALL CRITICAL" This only occurs when getting an 'S+' and not an 'S-' or 'S'. The default 'S' rank text is "FULL COMBO!"
*The dialog file for the tutorial was originally for Rollerdisco Rumble (4-1N), it was changed in the most recent update to the current text, and appears in this level.

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Worn Out Tapes

2026-05-11T12:37:56Z

TheJadeMirror: /* Trivia */ dammit

{{Level2
|image=File:WornOutTapes.png
|prequote=
|levelno=X-WOT
|bpm=149
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [https://unbeatable.fandom.com/wiki/Quaver Quaver]
* [https://unbeatable.fandom.com/wiki/Beat Beat]
* [https://unbeatable.fandom.com/wiki/Treble Treble]
* [https://unbeatable.fandom.com/wiki/Clef Clef]
}}
|preclear=This patient says she's "totally fine," and her symptoms don't look too alarming, but something still seems... off? Keep an eye on her, would you?
|postclear=Well, that was... something. I'm actually a bit MORE worried about her condition now than I was before. Wait, there's a note here: "Go to unbeatablegame.com!" Who wrote this?
|postquote=
|sdesc=Truly Unbeatable
|amiss=15
|adesc=Keepin' the Beat
|bmiss=30
|bdesc=Never Quavering
|cmiss=45
|cdesc=Left on a Clef-hanger
|dmiss=70
|ddesc=In big Treble
|fdesc=Heartbreak
|act=UNBEATABLE Crossover
|levelprevno = X-MAT
|levelprev = Meet and Tweet
|levelnextno = X-KOB
|levelnext = Kingdom of Balloons
}}
'''Worn Out Tapes''' (X-WOT) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It was added in patch 0.10.0 as part of the UNBEATABLE X Rhythm Doctor crossover event with D-Cell Games.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJLB7SRGgFc The track] is from the ''UNBEATABLE'' original soundtrack, created by peak divide & Rachel Lake.

== Synopsis ==

Paige takes note of a new patient in the hospital, Quaver, who claims she is "totally fine," and asks the player to check up on her. The player then treats Quaver, Beat, Treble and Clef from ''UNBEATABLE'', featuring backgrounds from said game. Quaver is accompanied with [[Swing (Gimmick)|Swing Beats]] and fast-paced [[Classic Beats]] with spontaneous [[Row Xs]]. Beat is accompanied with [[Holds]], Treble is accompanied with slower-paced Classic Beats containing two Row Xs at the start (<code>xx----</code>), and Clef is accompanied with [[Oneshot Beats|Oneshots]]. After the level, Paige claims that she is "a bit MORE worried" than she initially was, before seeing a note that links to ''UNBEATABLE's'' website. Due to the meta nature of the pager's post-clear text, the events surrounding this level might be non-canon.

== Lyrics ==
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
Has your voice been truly locked away?
Trapped inside these worn out tapes we've made
But maybe this is another dream I'll soon forget
So I'll put it with the rest and wait for you instead

I'll open my eyes to find it was just another lie
And you'll be there, somewhere to give me your reply
And I will

Press record just like before
Hear your voice forevermore
Save thе waves that resonate
From a worn out tapе

I will find you in time in my mind
</poem>

== History ==
*Upon release, this level did not count for 100% completion. This was changed in patch 0.11.5.
*Upon release, this level used a different version of ''Worn Out Tapes''.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsKP0YvyCho</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP1Gf85PfJg</ref> The vocals are noticeably softer, with the instruments subtly less audible in some parts. In a later patch, the level's song was changed to feature the same version currently uploaded to ''Youtube'' by ''D-Cell Games''.
::*The vocals are similar to the ones used for the ''UNBEATABLE [white label]'' [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AxjBkJLVNk4 trailer], with the only difference being the speed of the vocals. ''D-Cell Games'' replied to a comment inquiring about the trailer's specific version of ''Worn Out Tapes'', simply stating ":)" which indicates that the unreleased version of ''Worn Out Tapes'' is being withheld on purpose. This may lend some explanation for why X-WOT's song was swapped out for the officially uploaded version, though it remains unknown why the alternate version was ever included upon the level's release.

== Trivia ==
* All of the rank text features a reference to ''UNBEATABLE'', most of them in reference to the titular band.
** "Heartbreak" for the F-rank is a reference to the text on the healthbar when you are near death in ''UNBEATABLE''.
** "In big Treble" for the D-rank is a pun and reference to the keyboardist, Treble.
** "Left on a Clef-hanger" for the C-rank is a pun and reference to the drummer, Clef.
** "Never Quavering" for the B-rank is a pun and reference to the guitarist, Quaver.
** "Keepin' the Beat" for the A-rank is a pun and reference to the vocalist and protagonist, Beat.
** "Truly Unbeatable" for the S-rank is referencing the game's title itself.
*** This rank text uses incorrect casing, as the game's title is typically stylized as either ''UNBEATABLE'' or ''unbeatable''.
* The sprites for the patients' hearts are changed to resemble the same heart found on the health bar in ''UNBEATABLE''.
* On all of Beat's patterns, a Silence from ''UNBEATABLE'' will appear, remaining in place if the player misses the note, and being flung away if the player hits the note. This is a reference to the main gameplay of ''UNBEATABLE'', which involves hitting Silence to the music, primarily done by Beat.
** For one pattern, if Beat successfully hits the pattern, the Silence will be flung higher than usual, and if Quaver's pattern is then hit, the silence will be flung to the right. This references the secondary character and Double notes from ''UNBEATABLE''.
* Technically, this is the earliest accessible level to demonstrate the mechanic of [[Holds]] catching other beats. 4-1N was the first level made to demonstrate this mechanic, and is also unlockable after completing 4-1. However, it is a Night Shift level which requires an A-rank or higher on 4-1 to unlock. In contrast, X-WOT only requires a B-rank or higher on 4-1 in order to be unlocked. This makes it entirely possible for the player to have X-WOT introduce the mechanic before 4-1N does.
** Before the release of 1.0, this was the only level that wasn't a Night Shift level and had Holds catching other beats.
* This is the first and only collab level thus far to feature characters from another game who do not directly interact with any of ''Rhythm Doctor's'' characters. The only mention of communication is in the pre-clear text for the pager, which mentions Quaver telling Paige that she's "totally fine."
* Normally, when viewing a level, there is small dialogue text that appears above the featured patient, which changes after the level is passed. However, this level features no such text before or after the level is completed, making it the first and only level thus far to not feature this recurring text.

== References ==
<references />

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Worn Out Tapes

2026-05-11T12:37:32Z

TheJadeMirror: /* Trivia */ Various pedantic changes.

{{Level2
|image=File:WornOutTapes.png
|prequote=
|levelno=X-WOT
|bpm=149
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [https://unbeatable.fandom.com/wiki/Quaver Quaver]
* [https://unbeatable.fandom.com/wiki/Beat Beat]
* [https://unbeatable.fandom.com/wiki/Treble Treble]
* [https://unbeatable.fandom.com/wiki/Clef Clef]
}}
|preclear=This patient says she's "totally fine," and her symptoms don't look too alarming, but something still seems... off? Keep an eye on her, would you?
|postclear=Well, that was... something. I'm actually a bit MORE worried about her condition now than I was before. Wait, there's a note here: "Go to unbeatablegame.com!" Who wrote this?
|postquote=
|sdesc=Truly Unbeatable
|amiss=15
|adesc=Keepin' the Beat
|bmiss=30
|bdesc=Never Quavering
|cmiss=45
|cdesc=Left on a Clef-hanger
|dmiss=70
|ddesc=In big Treble
|fdesc=Heartbreak
|act=UNBEATABLE Crossover
|levelprevno = X-MAT
|levelprev = Meet and Tweet
|levelnextno = X-KOB
|levelnext = Kingdom of Balloons
}}
'''Worn Out Tapes''' (X-WOT) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It was added in patch 0.10.0 as part of the UNBEATABLE X Rhythm Doctor crossover event with D-Cell Games.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJLB7SRGgFc The track] is from the ''UNBEATABLE'' original soundtrack, created by peak divide & Rachel Lake.

== Synopsis ==

Paige takes note of a new patient in the hospital, Quaver, who claims she is "totally fine," and asks the player to check up on her. The player then treats Quaver, Beat, Treble and Clef from ''UNBEATABLE'', featuring backgrounds from said game. Quaver is accompanied with [[Swing (Gimmick)|Swing Beats]] and fast-paced [[Classic Beats]] with spontaneous [[Row Xs]]. Beat is accompanied with [[Holds]], Treble is accompanied with slower-paced Classic Beats containing two Row Xs at the start (<code>xx----</code>), and Clef is accompanied with [[Oneshot Beats|Oneshots]]. After the level, Paige claims that she is "a bit MORE worried" than she initially was, before seeing a note that links to ''UNBEATABLE's'' website. Due to the meta nature of the pager's post-clear text, the events surrounding this level might be non-canon.

== Lyrics ==
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
Has your voice been truly locked away?
Trapped inside these worn out tapes we've made
But maybe this is another dream I'll soon forget
So I'll put it with the rest and wait for you instead

I'll open my eyes to find it was just another lie
And you'll be there, somewhere to give me your reply
And I will

Press record just like before
Hear your voice forevermore
Save thе waves that resonate
From a worn out tapе

I will find you in time in my mind
</poem>

== History ==
*Upon release, this level did not count for 100% completion. This was changed in patch 0.11.5.
*Upon release, this level used a different version of ''Worn Out Tapes''.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsKP0YvyCho</ref><ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP1Gf85PfJg</ref> The vocals are noticeably softer, with the instruments subtly less audible in some parts. In a later patch, the level's song was changed to feature the same version currently uploaded to ''Youtube'' by ''D-Cell Games''.
::*The vocals are similar to the ones used for the ''UNBEATABLE [white label]'' [https://www.youtube.com/shorts/AxjBkJLVNk4 trailer], with the only difference being the speed of the vocals. ''D-Cell Games'' replied to a comment inquiring about the trailer's specific version of ''Worn Out Tapes'', simply stating ":)" which indicates that the unreleased version of ''Worn Out Tapes'' is being withheld on purpose. This may lend some explanation for why X-WOT's song was swapped out for the officially uploaded version, though it remains unknown why the alternate version was ever included upon the level's release.

== Trivia ==
* All of the rank text features a reference to ''UNBEATABLE'', most of them in reference to the titular band.
** "Heartbreak" for the F-rank is a reference to the text on the healthbar when you are near death in ''UNBEATABLE''.
** "In big Treble" for the D-rank is a pun and reference to the keyboardist, Treble.
** "Left on a Clef-hanger" for the C-rank is a pun and reference to the drummer, Clef.
** "Never Quavering" for the B-rank is a pun and reference to the guitarist, Quaver.
** "Keepin' the Beat" for the A-rank is a pun and reference to the vocalist and protagonist, Beat.
** "Truly Unbeatable" for the S-rank is referencing the game's title itself.
*** This rank text uses incorrect casing, as the game's title is typically stylized as ''UNBEATABLE'' or ''unbeatable''.
* The sprites for the patients' hearts are changed to resemble the same heart found on the health bar in ''UNBEATABLE''.
* On all of Beat's patterns, a Silence from ''UNBEATABLE'' will appear, remaining in place if the player misses the note, and being flung away if the player hits the note. This is a reference to the main gameplay of ''UNBEATABLE'', which involves hitting Silence to the music, primarily done by Beat.
** For one pattern, if Beat successfully hits the pattern, the Silence will be flung higher than usual, and if Quaver's pattern is then hit, the silence will be flung to the right. This references the secondary character and Double notes from ''UNBEATABLE''.
* Technically, this is the earliest accessible level to demonstrate the mechanic of [[Holds]] catching other beats. 4-1N was the first level made to demonstrate this mechanic, and is also unlockable after completing 4-1. However, it is a Night Shift level which requires an A-rank or higher on 4-1 to unlock. In contrast, X-WOT only requires a B-rank or higher on 4-1 in order to be unlocked. This makes it entirely possible for the player to have X-WOT introduce the mechanic before 4-1N does.
** Before the release of 1.0, this was the only level that wasn't a Night Shift level and had Holds catching other beats.
* This is the first and only collab level thus far to feature characters from another game who do not directly interact with any of ''Rhythm Doctor's'' characters. The only mention of communication is in the pre-clear text for the pager, which mentions Quaver telling Paige that she's "totally fine."
* Normally, when viewing a level, there is small dialogue text that appears above the featured patient, which changes after the level is passed. However, this level features no such text before or after the level is completed, making it the first and only level thus far to not feature this recurring text.

== References ==
<references />

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Tape/stop/night

2026-05-11T11:44:01Z

TheJadeMirror: Speaking goodbye.

{{Level2
|song=tape/stop/night
|image=File:TapestopnightNew.jpg
|prequote="I wanted to try everything but...ow, my stomach kinda hurts..."
|levelno=MD-2
|bpm=115
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [https://musedash.fandom.com/wiki/Marija Marija]
* [https://musedash.fandom.com/wiki/Buro Buro]
* [https://musedash.fandom.com/wiki/Rin Rin]
* [[Cockatiel]]
* [[Owl]]
* [[Richard Hugh]]
}}
|preclear=The visitors report feeling chest pain after dinner downtown. Prepare to treat remotely.
|postclear=The visitors' heartburn and indigestion have been treated after their long night out.
|postquote="Thanks for taking care of us!"
|sdesc=Queen of the dance floor!
|amiss=6
|adesc=Golden age once more
|bmiss=12
|bdesc=Retro vibes rekindled
|cmiss=20
|cdesc=Flickering neon vapors
|dmiss=30
|ddesc=Drowning in past dreams
|fdesc=Bubbles lost in sea foam...
|act=Muse Dash Collab
|levelprevno=MD-1
|levelprev=Blackest Luxury Car
|levelnextno=MD-3
|levelnext=The 90's Decision
}}
{{lowercase}}
'''tape/stop/night''' (MD-2) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It was included as part of the Muse Dash X Rhythm Doctor crossover event with PeroPero Games.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD6TZpDaWr8 The track] was created by Sugar&Co., composed by ANK with vocals and lyrics by kumako.

== Synopsis ==
The player treats Marija, Buro, and Rin throughout the level, with brief appearances by the [[Cockatiel]] and [[Owl]], before Richard Hugh appears later in the level and has to be treated alongside the three girls. The level starts with Buro being energetic and trying to shop around for desserts as much as she can, with Rin responding that she feels sick and that they should take a break to view the sunset. As the level ends, Buro expresses disappointment in the way their trip is going. Marija responds, stating her belief that their trip is still fun even if it isn't going as planned. After the level, Paige checks up on the three patients and inquires about their condition, to which Rin responds by hiding her chest pains, before thanking the doctors for treating their heartbeats once more. Paige attempts to get them to rest but the three of them refuse the opportunity, stating that they wish to experience an entertaining nighttime activity. Marija asks if there are any local venues they would recommend, with Paige responding by informing them of the Roller Disco. This prompts the three of them to immediately leave the hospital to attend the disco, abruptly saying goodbye right after Paige voices her recommendation.

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Dialogue=
''[Level start]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Buro|expr=def}}
|Let's keep going! Marija promised to buy us desserts from every shop we find!
|-
|{{Sprite/Rin|expr=def}}
|Please...we need a break. I don't wanna be sick for the whole trip...
|-
|{{Sprite/Rin|expr=def}}
|Buro, wait. Maybe we can just sit and enjoy the sunset. I'm so full, my head feels foggy...
|}
''[Level outro]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Buro|expr=def}}
|Y'know, I thought this was supposed to be our super-fun summer vacation!
|-
|{{Sprite/Marija|expr=def}}
|It was. But even though it isn't going just as planned...
|-
|{{Sprite/Marija|expr=def}}
|...it's just nice to be able to go on an adventure together, isn't it?
|}
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|How are you feeling? Are you three alright?
|-
|{{Sprite/Rin|expr=def}}
|Totally fine, doc...don't worry about us...
|-
|{{Sprite/Marija|expr=def}}
|(You told me your chest was going to explode...)
|-
|{{Sprite/Rin|expr=def}}
|(Shh!) Anyway, thanks for getting our hearts all fixed up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Of course. We'll show you to your rooms, and get you some water so you can unwind before-
|-
|{{Sprite/Buro|expr=def}}
|What?! We're not going to bed yet!
|-
|{{Sprite/Buro|expr=def}}
|There's still time to party!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|What?
|-
|{{Sprite/Marija|expr=def}}
|The night is young. Y'know, I was hoping to find some sort of live music, or clubs, or something.
|-
|{{Sprite/Marija|expr=def}}
|Are there any local venues you recommend?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Uhh, Middlesea isn't exactly the coolest town for like...clubbing and partying.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Ian, you've never partied. I was there through all of med school, you stayed inside every weekend.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Point taken.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I'm pretty sure there's an old Roller Disco? A bit of a gimmick, but that could be something fun to do tomorrow-
|-
|{{Sprite/Buro|expr=def}}
|LET'S GO!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|R-right now?!
|-
|{{Sprite/Rin|expr=def}}
|See ya!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|And...they're gone.
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Those three girls from out of town showed up out of nowhere.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Then they keep exhausting themselves and getting sick, and now they sleep over in the ward?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|What, do we run a hotel now?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Think I'll start calling you the Rhythm Concierge.
|}
</tabber>

== Lyrics ==
<tabber>
|-|Original (Chinese)=
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
A secret Friday night
踏紅紫燈光
溯洄舊時光
舞池中央
And Sunday tipsy dance
摘走一片燈球
下個旋律
再會時小暗號

夜深了月光也換了顏色
要更迷幻更鮮豔眩目得赤裸
我也將披上褪淺的音色
逃離這個現實的現在時分的陷落

像逆行在通往大人的公路
粉紅的喇叭褲墨鏡裡裝星空
忽閃忽滅的影子中
撞見了另一個我

A secret Friday night
踏紅紫燈光
溯洄舊時光
舞池中央
And Sunday tipsy dance
摘走一片燈球
下一夜再
入場的小暗號

tape/stop/tape/stop
tape/stop/night
tape/stop/tape

tape/stop/tape/stop
tape/stop/night
tape/stop/tape

A secret Friday night
踏紅紫燈光
溯洄舊時光
舞池中央
And Sunday tipsy dance
摘走一片燈球
下個旋律
再會時小暗號

A secret Friday night
踏紅紫燈光
溯洄舊時光
舞池中央
And Sunday tipsy dance
摘走一片燈球
下個旋律
再會時小暗號
</poem>
|-|Translation (English)=
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
A secret Friday night
Wade the violet red light show
Seek from center floor
Past days of gold
And Sunday tipsy dance
Pluck the sparkling cosmos
Let this next tune
Be our key Rendezvous

Night has welled
And moonlight shifts another hue
Addictive fantasy
Dazzled bare and glamoured through
Cover me
With a shawl of fading tones
Escape from Reality's
Pretense tense and Time's sinkhole

Full reverse on
The fast lane to adulthood
Bell bottoms pink and flared
Galaxies in shades' stare
Who's that among the shadow's glow?
Another me to run into?

A secret Friday night
Wade the violet red light show
Seek from center floor
Past days of gold
And Sunday tipsy dance
Pluck the sparkling cosmos
Let this next night
Be our key Rendezvous

tape/stop/tape/stop
tape/stop/night
tape/stop/tape

tape/stop/tape/stop
tape/stop/night
tape/stop/tape

A secret Friday night
Wade the violet red light show
Seek from center floor
Past days of gold
And Sunday tipsy dance
Pluck the sparkling cosmos
Let this next night
Be our key Rendezvous

A secret Friday night
Wade the violet red light show
Seek from center floor
Past days of gold
And Sunday tipsy dance
Pluck the sparkling cosmos
Let this next night
Be our key Rendezvous
</poem>
</tabber>

== History ==

== Trivia ==
*A voice clip from ''Muse Dash'' can be heard, saying "Full combo!" during the rank screen if the player achieved an S-rank on the level. This applies to all ''Muse Dash'' collab levels.

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Wish i could care less

2026-05-05T11:46:28Z

TheJadeMirror: The story is over.

{{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]]
''Unmentioned:''
* [[Samurai]]
}}
|othercharacters={{Plainlist|
* [[Hailey]]
* [[Logan]]
* [[Paige]]
}}
|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!
|}
::''Once 7 beats are hit'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Nice!
|}
::''Once 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}}
|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}}
|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 ==
<tabber>
|-|English=
<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>
|-|Mandarin=
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
【新建】盯着空白发一整天的呆
来段节拍别的音乐人也能做得来
点出和弦是个音乐人也能写得来就
（♫）
放弃保存关掉项目想起以前
一首歌不用一天
可是我越来越难克服的完美主义
让我陷入了犹豫和不安

如果能少想多写
如果能少想多写点
少想多写点
就一点

有时我很无力眼太高手太低渐渐地自我怀疑
和自己赌气宅家里翻过来覆过去伤身体去解决问题
但这毫无意义只是徒增我的压力
喘不过气效率压力成反比
不回朋友消息渐渐脱离了群体
没人聆听了还有什么意义

也许我想得太多
两小时转眼飞走
屏幕上依旧空空
也许到明天
我还会重新来过……
</poem>
</tabber>

== History ==
*

== Trivia ==
* This, [[Super Battleworn Insomniac]], and [[Bitter Times]] are the only Night Shift levels 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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Público cautivo

2026-05-05T11:38:18Z

TheJadeMirror: Made trivia about the translated name more accurate and clear.

{{lowercase}}
{{Level2
|song=público cautivo
|image=File:PúblicoCautivo.png
|levelno= X-PBC
|bpm=92
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Logan]]
* [[Hailey]]
* [[Cole Brew]]
* [https://beatblock.wiki.gg/wiki/Cranky Cranky]
* [[Cockatiel]]
}}
|othercharacters= {{Plainlist|
* [[Janitor]]
* [[Paige]]
* [[Farmer]]
* [[Owl]]
* [[Ian]]
* [[Samurai]]
* [[Edega]]
}}
|prequote= (...This little guy keeps staring at us...)
|postquote= (This little guy is nudging you to look up "Beatblock" on your phone.)
|preclear= The adolescent patients ran off for a trip to the museum after watching a strange commercial.
|postclear= Everything's alright now! Although the info at the museum seemed questionable.
|sdesc= cranky says: lifesaver!
|amiss= 8
|adesc= cranky says: maestro!
|bmiss= 16
|bdesc= cranky says: satisfactory!
|cmiss= 28
|cdesc= cranky says: try again please!
|dmiss= 40
|ddesc= cranky says: this is medicine???
|fdesc= cranky says: are you awake
|act=Beatblock Crossover
|levelprevno= X-FTS
|levelprev= Fixations Toward the Stars
|levelnextno=
|levelnext=
|counterpartno=
|counterpart=}}
'''público cautivo''' is a collab level, as part of the Rhythm Doctor X Beatblock collab with BubbleTabby.

== Synopsis ==
TBA

== Lyrics ==
<tabber>
|-|English=
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
Now introducing, voted 'Most Popular Medical Innovation' in Beatdoctor's Magazine
TWO YEARS RUNNING
Cast your mind back on this track

THE 1800'S

A local yokel is minding her business (the business of barrunning)
When a drunken interloper attempts to CHARGE
Thinking quickly... she grabs her trusty taser and lets it SHOCK.
'Zip-Zapping' your foes was common for quacks to practice but was ruled... "Not a very good idea" by the high courts.

The year is 1894.
At the turn of the century, a gentlemanly Huxley J. Sidenote was playing his favourite childhood game...
'Beat the Rhythm and Notes - A Test of Wit & Flow, & a Series of Challenging Songs, With the Intent to Be Enjoyed'
(or, in our modern knowledge...)
BEATBLOCK

During a particularly difficult ditty, Huxster felt his heart chirp, as a cardiac crash DREW NEAR.
With his dignity on the brink of flatlining, he slammed down on YE OLDE SPACE BUTTONE as hard as he could.
There were no survivors.

Today, this incident is celebrated as the birth of the modern day RHYTHM DOCTOR PROGRAM.
Hit the button on the seventh beat, then repeat, or risk losing your well deserved, S+ ranking.

GOOD
LUCK

</poem>
</tabber>

== Trivia ==

* Cranky's comments on the level rankings are almost identical to [[Samurai|Samurai's]] ones in [[Samurai Techno]].
* The lyrics are edited from the original song, changing them to be about the Rhythm Doctor Program, rather than Side Notes from Beatblock.
** Notably, Huxley J. Sidenote's name remains unchanged.
* This level is inspired by a [https://rhythm.cafe/levels/rdNSSQlt/ custom level of the same song] by azabi.
* This is the second level to have a name not in English, with the first being [[Corazones Viejos]]. Both levels' names are in Spanish.
** Adding to this, this is the only level with an accent in its title.
** ''público cautivo'' means "captive audience" in Spanish.
* ''público cautivo'' is the third level to be written completely in lowercase, behind [[wish i could care less]] and [[tape/stop/night]].

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Público cautivo

2026-05-04T11:39:24Z

TheJadeMirror: Forgot MD-2.

{{lowercase}}
{{Level2
|song=público cautivo
|image=File:PúblicoCautivo.png
|levelno= X-PBC
|bpm=92
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Logan]]
* [[Hailey]]
* [[Cole Brew]]
* [https://beatblock.wiki.gg/wiki/Cranky Cranky]
* [[Cockatiel]]
}}
|othercharacters= {{Plainlist|
* [[Janitor]]
* [[Paige]]
* [[Farmer]]
* [[Owl]]
* [[Ian]]
* [[Samurai]]
* [[Edega]]
}}
|prequote= (...This little guy keeps staring at us...)
|postquote= (This little guy is nudging you to look up "Beatblock" on your phone.)
|preclear= The adolescent patients ran off for a trip to the museum after watching a strange commercial.
|postclear= Everything's alright now! Although the info at the museum seemed questionable.
|sdesc= cranky says: lifesaver!
|amiss= 8
|adesc= cranky says: maestro!
|bmiss= 16
|bdesc= cranky says: satisfactory!
|cmiss= 28
|cdesc= cranky says: try again please!
|dmiss= 40
|ddesc= cranky says: this is medicine???
|fdesc= cranky says: are you awake
|act=Beatblock Crossover
|levelprevno= X-FTS
|levelprev= Fixations Toward the Stars
|levelnextno=
|levelnext=
|counterpartno=
|counterpart=}}
'''público cautivo''' is a collab level, as part of the Rhythm Doctor X Beatblock collab with BubbleTabby.

== Synopsis ==
TBA

== Lyrics ==
<tabber>
|-|English=
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
Now introducing, voted 'Most Popular Medical Innovation' in Beatdoctor's Magazine
TWO YEARS RUNNING
Cast your mind back on this track

THE 1800'S

A local yokel is minding her business (the business of barrunning)
When a drunken interloper attempts to CHARGE
Thinking quickly... she grabs her trusty taser and lets it SHOCK.
'Zip-Zapping' your foes was common for quacks to practice but was ruled... "Not a very good idea" by the high courts.

The year is 1894.
At the turn of the century, a gentlemanly Huxley J. Sidenote was playing his favourite childhood game...
'Beat the Rhythm and Notes - A Test of Wit & Flow, & a Series of Challenging Songs, With the Intent to Be Enjoyed'
(or, in our modern knowledge...)
BEATBLOCK

During a particularly difficult ditty, Huxster felt his heart chirp, as a cardiac crash DREW NEAR.
With his dignity on the brink of flatlining, he slammed down on YE OLDE SPACE BUTTONE as hard as he could.
There were no survivors.

Today, this incident is celebrated as the birth of the modern day RHYTHM DOCTOR PROGRAM.
Hit the button on the seventh beat, then repeat, or risk losing your well deserved, S+ ranking.

GOOD
LUCK

</poem>
</tabber>

== Trivia ==

* Cranky's comments on the level rankings are almost identical to [[Samurai|Samurai's]] ones in [[Samurai Techno]].
* The lyrics are edited from the original song, changing them to be about the Rhythm Doctor Program, rather than Side Notes from Beatblock.
** Notably, Huxley J. Sidenote's name remains unchanged.
* This level is inspired by a [https://rhythm.cafe/levels/rdNSSQlt/ custom level of the same song] by azabi.
* This is the second level to have a name not in English, with the first being [[Corazones Viejos]]. Both levels' names are in Spanish.
** Adding to this, this is the only level with an accent in its title.
** ''público cautivo'' means "Captivated Audience".
* ''público cautivo'' is the third level to be written completely in lowercase, behind [[wish i could care less]] and [[tape/stop/night]].

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Público cautivo

2026-04-28T15:56:00Z

TheJadeMirror: Cranky now leads to Cranky (Cranky!)

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2026-04-28T15:51:53Z

TheJadeMirror: Reordered collab content according to its place in the basement.

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* [[Ian]]
* [[Edega]]
* [[Janitor]]

| group2 = Main Ward
| list2 =
* [[Samurai]]
* [[Logan]]
* [[Hailey]]
* [[Insomniac]]
* [[Cockatiel]]
* [[Owl]]
* [[Richard Hugh]]
* [[Mrs. Stevenson]]
* [[Mr. Stevenson]]

| group3 = SVT Ward
| list3 =
* [[Cole]]
* [[Nicole]]

| group4 = Train
| list4 =
* [[Miner]]
* [[Parrot]]
* [[Oriole]]

| group5 = Physiotherapy Ward
| list5 =
* [[Lucky]]

| group6 = Medical Records Room
| list6 =
* [[Mark]]

| group7 = Art Room
| list7 =
* [[Lucia]]

| group10 = UNBEATABLE Crossover
| list10 =
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* [https://unbeatable.fandom.com/wiki/Beat Beat]
* [https://unbeatable.fandom.com/wiki/Treble Treble]
* [https://unbeatable.fandom.com/wiki/Clef Clef]

| group8 = Muse Dash Crossover
| list8 =
* [https://musedash.fandom.com/wiki/Marija Marija]
* [https://musedash.fandom.com/wiki/Buro Buro]
* [https://musedash.fandom.com/wiki/Rin Rin]

| group9 = Bits & Bops Crossover
| list9 =
* Wren
* Canary

| group12 = vivid/stasis Crossover
| list12 =
* [https://vividstasis.miraheze.org/wiki/Saturday Saturday Tasogare]
* Allison Allister 

| group11 = Circle of Sparks Crossover
| list11 =
* Sophia
* Lune

| group13 = Beatblock Crossover
| list13 =
* [https://beatblock.wiki.gg/wiki/Cranky Cranky]

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2026-04-28T15:49:38Z

TheJadeMirror: Reordered collab content according to its place in the basement.

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* [[Intimate]]
* [[Battleworn Insomniac]]
* [[Chinese New Year]]
* [[theme of really spooky bird]]
| group2 = Night
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* [[Intimate (Night)]]
* [[Super Battleworn Insomniac]]
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| list1 =
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* [[Supraventricular Tachycardia]]
* [[Puff Piece]]
* [[Song of the Sea]]
* [[All The Times]]
* [[Beans Hopper]]
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* [[Unreachable]]
* [[Bomb-Sniffing Pomeranian]]
* [[Song of the Sea (Night)]]
* [[Bitter Times]]
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| list3 = {{Navbox|child
| group1 = Day
| list1 =
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* [[Classy]]
* [[Distant Duet]]
* [[One Shift More]]
| group2 = Night
| list2 =
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* [[Classy (Night)]]
* [[Distant Duet (Night)]]
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| group4 = [[Act 4]]
| list4 = {{Navbox|child
| group1 = Day
| list1 =
* [[Training Doctor's Train Ride Performance]]
* [[Invisible]]
* [[Steinway]]
* [[Know You]]
| group2 = Night
| list2 =
* [[Rollerdisco Rumble]]
* [[Invisible (Night)]]
* [[Steinway Reprise]]
* [[Murmurs]]
}}

| group5 = [[Act 5]]
| list5 = {{Navbox|child
| group1 = Day
| list1 =
* [[Lucky Break]]
* [[Lo-fi Beats For Patients To Chill To]]
* [[Seventh-Inning Stretch]]
* [[Rhythm Weightlifter]]
* [[Dreams Don't Stop]]
| group2 = Night
| list2 =
* [[One Slip Too Late]]
* [[Unsustainable Inconsolable]]
* [[Corazones Viejos]]
}}

| group6 = [[Act 6]]
| list6 =
* [[Something to Tell You]]
* [[Welcome Back]]
* [[Boss Fight]]

| group7 = [[Act 7]]
|list7 =
* [[Blurred]]
* [[Miracle Defibrillator]]
* [[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]]

| group8 = Garden Room
| list8 =
* [[Helping Hands]]
* [[Art Exercise]]

| group11 = UNBEATABLE Crossover
| list11 =
* [[Worn Out Tapes]]

| group9 = Muse Dash Crossover
| list9 =
* [[Blackest Luxury Car]]
* [[tape/stop/night]]
* [[The 90's Decision]]

| group10 = Bits & Bops Crossover
| list10 =
* [[Meet and Tweet]]

| group13 = vivid/stasis Crossover
| list13 =
* [[Fixations Toward the Stars]]

| group12 = Circle of Sparks Crossover
| list12 =
* [[Kingdom of Balloons]]

| group14 = Beatblock Crossover
| list14 =
* [[público cautivo]]
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2026-04-28T15:47:13Z

TheJadeMirror: Added Cranky.

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* [[Ian]]
* [[Edega]]
* [[Janitor]]

| group2 = Main Ward
| list2 =
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* [[Logan]]
* [[Hailey]]
* [[Insomniac]]
* [[Cockatiel]]
* [[Owl]]
* [[Richard Hugh]]
* [[Mrs. Stevenson]]
* [[Mr. Stevenson]]

| group3 = SVT Ward
| list3 =
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* [[Nicole]]

| group4 = Train
| list4 =
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* [[Parrot]]
* [[Oriole]]

| group5 = Physiotherapy Ward
| list5 =
* [[Lucky]]

| group6 = Medical Records Room
| list6 =
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| group7 = Art Room
| list7 =
* [[Lucia]]

| group8 = UNBEATABLE Crossover
| list8 =
* [https://unbeatable.fandom.com/wiki/Quaver Quaver]
* [https://unbeatable.fandom.com/wiki/Beat Beat]
* [https://unbeatable.fandom.com/wiki/Treble Treble]
* [https://unbeatable.fandom.com/wiki/Clef Clef]

| group9 = Muse Dash Crossover
| list9 =
* [https://musedash.fandom.com/wiki/Marija Marija]
* [https://musedash.fandom.com/wiki/Buro Buro]
* [https://musedash.fandom.com/wiki/Rin Rin]

| group10 = Bits & Bops Crossover
| list10 =
* Wren
* Canary

| group11 = vivid/stasis Crossover
| list11 =
* [https://vividstasis.miraheze.org/wiki/Saturday Saturday Tasogare]
* Allison Allister 

| group12 = Circle of Sparks Crossover
| list12 =
* Sophia
* Lune

| group13 = Beatblock Crossover
| list13 =
* [https://beatblock.wiki.gg/wiki/Cranky Cranky]

}}

Público cautivo

2026-04-27T11:40:01Z

TheJadeMirror: More trivia.

{{lowercase}}
{{Level2
|song=público cautivo
|image=File:PúblicoCautivo.png
|levelno= X-PBC
|bpm=92
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Logan]]
* [[Hailey]]
* [[Cole Brew]]
* Cranky
* [[Cockatiel]]
}}
|othercharacters= {{Plainlist|
* [[Janitor]]
* [[Paige]]
* [[Farmer]]
* [[Owl]]
* [[Ian]]
* [[Samurai]]
* [[Edega]]
}}
|prequote= (...This little guy keeps staring at us...)
|postquote= (This little guy is nudging you to look up "Beatblock" on your phone.)
|preclear= The adolescent patients ran off for a trip to the museum after watching a strange commercial.
|postclear= Everything's alright now! Although the info at the museum seemed questionable.
|sdesc= cranky says: lifesaver!
|amiss= 8
|adesc= cranky says: maestro!
|bmiss= 16
|bdesc= cranky says: satisfactory!
|cmiss= 28
|cdesc= cranky says: try again please!
|dmiss= 40
|ddesc= cranky says: this is medicine???
|fdesc= cranky says: are you awake
|act=Beatblock Crossover
|levelprevno= X-FTS
|levelprev= Fixations Toward the Stars
|levelnextno=
|levelnext=
|counterpartno=
|counterpart=}}
'''público cautivo''' is a collab level, as part of the Rhythm Doctor X Beatblock collab with BubbleTabby.

== Synopsis ==
TBA

== Lyrics ==
<tabber>
|-|English=
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
Now introducing, voted 'Most Popular Medical Innovation' in Beatdoctor's Magazine
TWO YEARS RUNNING
Cast your mind back on this track

THE 1800'S

A local yokel is minding her business (the business of barrunning)
When a drunken interloper attempts to CHARGE
Thinking quickly... she grabs her trusty taser and lets it SHOCK.
'Zip-Zapping' your foes was common for quacks to practice but was ruled... "Not a very good idea" by the high courts.

The year is 1894.
At the turn of the century, a gentlemanly Huxley J. Sidenote was playing his favourite childhood game...
'Beat the Rhythm and Notes - A Test of Wit & Flow, & a Series of Challenging Songs, With the Intent to Be Enjoyed'
(or, in our modern knowledge...)
BEATBLOCK

During a particularly difficult ditty, Huxster felt his heart chirp, as a cardiac crash DREW NEAR.
With his dignity on the brink of flatlining, he slammed down on YE OLDE SPACE BUTTONE as hard as he could.
There were no survivors.

Today, this incident is celebrated as the birth of the modern day RHYTHM DOCTOR PROGRAM.
Hit the button on the seventh beat, then repeat, or risk losing your well deserved, S+ ranking.

GOOD
LUCK

</poem>
</tabber>

== Trivia ==

* Cranky's comments on the level rankings are almost identical to [[Samurai|Samurai's]] ones in [[Samurai Techno]].
* The lyrics are edited from the original song, changing them to be about the Rhythm Doctor Program, rather than Side Notes from Beatblock.
** Notably, Huxley J. Sidenote's name remains unchanged.
* This level is inspired by a [https://rhythm.cafe/levels/rdNSSQlt/ custom level of the same song] by azabi.

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Subdivision Beats

2026-04-24T17:18:30Z

TheJadeMirror: inconsistent with other pages but whatever it's consistent with this one

==Description==
Subdivision beats, also known as Triangleshots, are a gimmick stemming from [[Squareshots]]. Like Squareshots, subdivision beats are non-looping [[Oneshot Beats|Oneshots]] that can happen at any time. Unlike Squareshots, subdivision beats are several consecutive hits at a rhythm quicker than the established Squareshot rhythm (1-1-2-2 for two subdivision beats, 1-1-1-2-2-2 for three, etc.). Subdivision beats feature prominently in [[Act 5]].
==Levels==
* MD-1 [[Blackest Luxury Car]] (Tutorialized)
* MD-3 [[The 90's Decision]]
* 5-1 [[Lucky Break]] (Tutorialized)
* 5-1N [[One Slip Too Late]]
* 5-2N [[Unsustainable Inconsolable]]
* 5-X [[Dreams Don't Stop]]
* 7-X2 [[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]]
* X-PBC [[público cautivo]]

==Cueing==
Subdivision beats are cued like Squareshots, but instead of ending the cue with "One!" it is instead cued with the number of subdivision beats being used.
It can also be cued during regular Oneshots as well, dropping the "Get Set" part, and instead opting to only use the cueing number for a subdivision beat.

==History==
==Trivia==

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Freeze Beats

2026-04-24T17:17:28Z

TheJadeMirror: There were no survivors.

==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]]
* [[público cautivo]]

==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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Syncopation

2026-04-24T15:56:22Z

TheJadeMirror: Now introducing: ranked as the most popular page edit in wiki.rhythm.cafe editors magazine two years running

==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]]
* [[público cautivo]]

==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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Público cautivo

2026-04-24T12:32:17Z

TheJadeMirror: Cranky added to patient list, A and B rank descriptions added

{{lowercase}}
{{Level2
|song=público cautivo
|image=
|levelno= X-PBC
|bpm=92
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Logan]]
* [[Hailey]]
* [[Cole Brew]]
* Cranky
* [[Cockatiel]]
}}
|othercharacters= TBA
|preclear= TBA
|postclear= Everything's alright now! Although the info at the museum seemed questionable.
|sdesc= cranky says: lifesaver!
|amiss=
|adesc= cranky says: maestro!
|bmiss=
|bdesc= cranky says: lifesaver!
|cmiss=
|cdesc=
|dmiss=
|ddesc=
|fdesc=
|act=Beatblock Crossover
|levelprevno= X-FTS
|levelprev= Fixations Toward the Stars
|levelnextno=
|levelnext=
|counterpartno=
|counterpart=}}
'''público cautivo''' is a collab level, as part of the Rhythm Doctor X Beatblock collab with BubbleTabby.

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Rhythm Weightlifter

2026-04-24T12:23:32Z

TheJadeMirror: Correction: the mobile version released long before publico, on April fools.

{{Level2
| song = Rhythm Weightlifter
| image = File:Rhythm Weightlifter.png
| prequote = ''Nothing else to do around here, guess I'll play this thing. ''
| postquote = ''I'm turning into a sweat puddle...''
| levelno = 5-B1
| patients = {{Plainlist|
* [[Lucky|Maximo "Lucky" Jonronero]]
}}
| othercharacters = {{Plainlist|
* [[Samurai]]
* [[Nicole|Nicole Ting]]
* [[Ian]]
}}
| preclear = Lucky is playing some sort of fitness video game. Monitor him closely.
| postclear = Lucky is playing some sort of fitness video game. Monitor him closely. (Best Score: X)
|act=Act 5
|levelprevno=5-X
|levelprev=Dreams Don't Stop
}}
'''Rhythm Weightlifter''' (5-B1) is the second bonus level in Rhythm Doctor.

== Synopsis ==
Rhythm Weightlifter is a 2 Player only minigame in which each player must work together to lift different weights. Depending on the weight of the plates on their side, players have to tap faster or slower to avoid dropping the bar.

Points are awarded based on two factors, 50 points are given based on the consistency of each player's taps, and 100 points are given based on overall speed, for a total of 200 points in each level. To get an S+ rank, players must beat Ian's high score of 2350.

The weights on each level are as follows:
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Weights
|-
! Level !! Weight !! Ratio
|-
| Level 1 || 10kg-10kg || 1:1
|-
| Level 2 || 20kg-20kg || 1:1
|-
| Level 3 || 20kg-10kg || 2:1
|-
| Level 4 || 10kg-20kg || 1:2
|-
| Level 5 || 30kg-30kg || 1:1
|-
| Level 6 || 20kg-30kg || 2:3
|-
| Level 7 || 40kg-40kg || 1:1
|-
| Level 8 || 40kg-30kg || 4:3
|-
| Level 9 || 30kg-40kg || 3:4
|-
| Level 10 || 20kg-40kg || 1:2
|-
| Level 11 || 50kg-50kg || 1:1
|-
| Level 12 || 50kg-20kg || 5:2
|}

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Samurai's Levels=
'''Level 1:'''
{|
| It's finally time. The Lopsided Weightlifting Championship.
|-
| I'm Greg McLegs.. And I've been training for this for YEARS.
|-
|...hey, wait. What's happening?! I can't feel my legs!
|-
|Uhh...hello? Left leg! Right leg! Listen up! I need you to work together here!
|-
|Push in sync with each other and lift the weight up to the goal line!
|-
|Do me proud, little buddies!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
| ...
|-
|}
'''Level 2'''
{|
|Whew, alright. Tht's enough to get to the next qualifier.
|-
|Legs, do me a favor: make sure you push with rhythm.
|-
|If your pushing is inconsistent, you'll start to buckle...
|-
|...and that'll make the weight feel way heavier!
|-
|The red glow means you're buckling, so keep your focus!
|-
|}
'''Level 3'''
{|
|Oh?
|-
|They set us up with a 2:1 weight ratio.
|-
|They don't call it the Lopsided Weightlifting Championship for nothin'!
|-
|Left leg, you just need to tap twice as fast as the Right leg does.
|-
|}
'''Level 4'''
{|
|Now it's like the opposite.
|-
|Even though you have different rhythms...
|-
|...you'll both need to tap steady to get a good Rhythm Score!
|-
|}
{| 
|}

{|
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Huh. That wasn't too hard.
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai|expr=happy}}
|Good work, team.
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai}}
|And now... I'm tired.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|I can try a few rounds.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Be my guest.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Wait, shouldn't you be working?
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|Eh. I put out the self-serve coffee pot.
|-
|}

|-|Nicole's Levels=

'''Level 5'''
{|
|60kg now? A simple warm-up!
|-
|Hey legs, keep in mind you can speed up during the lift without buckling...
|-
|...as long as you don't slow down afterward.
|-
|Sure, your Rhythm Score might take a hit, but you'll still qualify!
|-
|}
'''Level 6'''
{|
|Woo! We're flyin' through these!
|-
|Now, this one's a tricky ratio.
|-
|It looks like...
|-
|My Right leg will have to push three times for every two that my Left leg pushes.
|-
|Probably gonna feel a little weird at first.
|-
|Luckily, if I can't picture it in my head...
|-
|...the ref lets me press A to hear the rhythm that we need.
|-
|}
'''Level 7'''
{|
|80kg? That's nothin'!
|-
|C'mon legs, you've got this!
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|Why do we play as legs? Shouldn't we be, like, his arms?
|-
|}
'''Level 8'''
{|
|Oh, another tricky one...
|-
|Rhythms in a 4:3 ratio, it looks like.
|-
|I think I know what that sounds like.
|-
|If I press A and focus I can probably remember...
|-
|}
'''Level 9'''
{|
|And now, the opposite.
|-
|C'mon, we're almost at the end!
|-
|}
{| 
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|Dang, that fets tricky. But we did it!
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Yeah, guess so. What a weird little game. Why is this set up in here?
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|I dunno. To give people somethin [sic] to do while they wait?
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Sure, but, like... is this really supposed to count as exercise?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|This publisher puts out "fitness games" that are supposed to be "good for you" or something.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|The foot pads track your balance... the wrist-strap tracks your pulse... you have to move a lot...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I guess if it makes you sweat, that counts as exercise...?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|These last few are tough. Let me try.
|-
|}

|-|Ian's Levels=
'''Level 10'''
{|
|Alright! Back to one side being double as heavy as the other.
|-
|But this time... just a lil' bit more extreme!
|-
|Let's go!
|-
|}
'''Level 11'''
{|
|A new weight plate!
|-
|One red plate represents a weight of 50kg.
|-
|In other words, five white plates.
|-
|Let's feel the burn!
|-
|}
'''Level 12'''
{|
|Here we are, the finals!
|-
|One side is more than twice the weight of the other.
|-
|A 5:2 ratio, huh? A formidable challenge...
|-
|}
'''Ending'''
{|
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Yo!!! We did it!!!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|H-hey, no hugs... you're crushing my ribs...
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Whew. I knew if we didn't get to the end, it was gonna keep bothering me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Are we the first people here to ever beat this thing?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Uh, technically... I beat it once before.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|What? With who??
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Well... I just played it by myself. I just stood in the middle, one foot on each pad.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Nobody's wanted to play it since I set it up. (A waste of seventy bucks...)
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|...hm.
|-
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Well, if you ever want to play it again, I guess I'm always down.
|-
|
|}

</tabber>

== History ==
TBA

== Trivia ==
* All characters have silly usernames in the game, except Ian, who just has his name. Lucky's name is "LuckyLefty", Samurai's name is "SamuRight", and Nicole's name is "KneeCole".

* For April Fools Day 2026, a official mobile version of Rhythm Weightlifter was released for Android and iOS.

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Bitter Times

2026-03-18T12:57:20Z

TheJadeMirror: Added trivia about Cosmic Radio

{{Level2
|image=File:BitterTimes.png
|prequote="Please don't turn this into an argument."
|levelno=2-XN
|bpm=112, 98, 128
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Nicole|Nicole Ting]]
* [[Cole|Cole Brew]]
}}
|preclear= Patients' heartbeats are elevated in stress. Might be caused by Cole Brew participating in a song contest.
|postclear= Patients had a heated argument. They seem to both be feeling tense.
|postquote="I guess that was our first fight, huh?"
|passdesc= Beat the level with less than 35 misses (2 Checkpoints)
|act=Act 2 Night
|levelprevno=7-1
|levelprev=Blurred
|levelnextno=7-X
|levelnext=Miracle Defibrillator
|counterpart=All The Times
|counterpartno=2-X
}}
'''Bitter Times''' is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is the Night Shift version of [[All The Times]].

This is the seventh boss level in the game and the last level before the Finale. It is the first level to introduce multiple windows to the Window Dance mechanic and to introduce 7/8 time in oneshots/SVT beats. It is unlocked after beating [[Blurred]].

== Transcript ==
<tabber>
|-|Before Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|Hey, intern. Think you can get my heartrate under control?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|I'm crunching hard on a deadline for the Neon Radio Song Contest.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|Whoever wins is gonna get a lot of eyeballs on their work and...ow...the chest pain isn't helping.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|Up until now I feel like I've just been posting songs into the void, barely getting noticed.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|Sometimes it feels like it's time to give up, stop chasing this whole dream, go "get a real job."
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|But this is finally my chance! It's within reach, I just have to stay focused to beat this deadline!
|-
|}

|-|Dialogue=
''[Interlude]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=texting}}
|I'm in the semifinals for the contest now, so I'm going to be busy.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|What contest? You never told me you were in a contest...
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=texting}}
|I can't hang out for a while, but you can text me.
|-
|} 

''[Break]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|There you are. Why aren't you in your room?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=upset}}
|I was just taking a little walk to stretch my legs. Why?
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|Well, every time I try to see you, you make a huge deal of needing "no distractions".
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=upset}}
|Yeah. And...?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=texting}}
|We have to make a new song for each round of the contest.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|You have time for a walk, but can't drop by the cafe for a minute? Do you still like me?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Can we not?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=dramatic}}
|I thought you'd be happy for me. I even wrote the song about you!
|}

|-|Failure=
First Part
''First Failure:
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|Ouch. As if my heart didn't already hurt enough...
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=upset}}
|Maybe give it another shot?
|-
|}
''Second Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|These past few days have been tough enough as it is.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|Do you think you can try again?
|-
|}
''Third Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|I think the contest judges will like what I'm cooking.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|I need you to keep my heart pumped so I can make it to the deadline!
|-
|}
''Fourth Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|Whether he means to or not...I hate how he makes these things feel like my fault.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|Is it my fault for being lonely? My fault for wanting more from our relationship?
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|He rolls his eyes like I'm nagging him...and that makes it all feel so much worse.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|We can't control how we feel when we fall in love. I thought he'd understand that, more than anyone...
|-
|}
''Fifth Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|I didn't think we'd feel so attached when we started dating, but...
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|...I really miss him. Please help us out if you can.
|-
|}
''Sixth Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|I feel like he's avoiding me...
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|...but I can't just throw in the towel.
|-
|}
''Seventh Failure Onwards:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|These chest pains are kind of distracting...
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|Please don't give up on us, intern.
|-
|}
Second Part

''First Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|I'm kind of in the middle of something here, deadline's coming up, so..if you could just defibrillate a little more gently...
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|Wow! Rude, much?
|-
|}
''Second Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Not sure I'm in the mood to give you a funny one-liner, intern...
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=upset}}
|I really just need to focus right now. Good luck.
|-
|}
''Third Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|Can you believe this guy? I've been trying to do what he said, and he gives me an attitude.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|You're gonna need to keep treating him, 'cuz he's gonna have a heart attack when he finds out the mood I'm in.
|-
|}
''Fourth Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|I have so many things I still need to figure out before this deadline...
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=upset}}
|...why does Nic think I have time to be worrying about her?
|-
|}
''Fifth Failure:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Look. I get it. I know it must suck that I'm so busy lately.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=upset}}
|It's not exactly fun for her. I know she wants to spend time together.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=upset}}
|But is it really so wrong that I need a few days for myself? To accomplish something that's important to me?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=upset}}
|Just because she's feeling sad doesn't mean she needs to drag me down with her. Right...?
|-
|}
''Sixth Failure Onwards:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=upset}}
|Look. We're both in a bad mood. I don't think we're in the mood for...hidden quip easter eggs.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|Maybe another time, intern.
|}

|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Thanks, intern. I feel like I was about to pop a blood vessel or something.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|I need to get back to work if I want to finish this thing before the contest deadline.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=dramatic}}
|So, uh...tell Nicole she can still text me. I probably won't check it until later though.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=dramatic}}
|I need to, you know, actually get work done.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|...I'm standing right here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=dramatic}}
|After that, tell her I'm not, like, "mad" or anything. I just didn't know this relationship was going to be so..."high maintenance".
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=dramatic}}
|I gotta go. Catch you later.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|...seriously?
|}

''6-X Completed:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|...did you see that, intern?
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|He acts so innocent, but he can be just as passive-aggressive as anyone else when he's in a bad mood.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|No different than anyone else I've dated. Go figure.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|But, anyway, thanks for helping me out with my heartrate. I feel like it was through the roof.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|So, uh...tell Cole he can still text me. I wasn't trying to step on his creativity or his dreams or whatever he thinks I was doing.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|After all the songs we've written together...I just don't get why I wasn't allowed to be part of it. We could've entered the contest as a team, working together.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|Whatever. He's being weird. And trying to make me look like a jerk.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|See you around, intern.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|Phew! Okay. I'm back.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|How was the rehab meeting? Hopefully it went smooth, I really don't have time to be checking in on them.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I thought the Rhythm Nurses would help with running tests and checking in on all the rooms...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...but now patients keep coming to me with complaints about how the robots get stuck in the doorways.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|And since they keep running in and out of the rooms to find me, it triggers the Rhythm Security Guards' sensors!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|So then I have to explain to the security that it's okay for patients to move around, and...well...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Well, whatever! I don't even have time to figure that out because Lucky wants an update on his recovery schedule, and Mrs Stevenson too.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Plus I still need to look into the virus so I can finish work on my...on my...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=dizzy}}
|Phew. I, uh...I think I need to take a breather for a second. My head is getting hot.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|I'm going to step outside to get some air. C-Can you come too?
|}

''6-X Missed:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=run}}
|Wait, wait, hold on!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I know that this isn't quite, you know...my business...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...but I think it's worth noting that you might be having a hard time focusing because of your history of relying on caffeine!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|In the past, when you've worked hard on music...you've always associated that process with caffeine. It helped you focus, it brought you comfort.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|By being thrown into a high-stress deadline and not having that comfort...I think it's natural for you to feel antsy and distracted.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|But, more importantly! I think for the sake of your, um, relationship...you two should take a little bit of time by yourselves to collect your thoughts!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Between Cole's deadline and Nicole's job...you're not going to be able to get things done and also hash this all out. Right?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|So better to take your time. I'm sure it will work out. It's best not to say anything you'll regret just because you're mad.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|At least, that's how I see it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=dramatic}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|Yeah, you're right.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|I'm sorry, I just didn't like how you were-
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|No, no, I get it. And I was just starting to get annoyed that you kept pushing me away.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|Go work on your thing. You know where to find me when you have some free time.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|Great!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Ada, do you have a second?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|What's wrong?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|A few of the other patients keep asking me if you're free to help them out.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaning}}
|I'm a bit busy because Edega really wants me to do something. Which is really distracting because last night I almost finished something really important-
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|Are you okay? You're going to wear yourself out.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Let's step out for some fresh air, alright?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Intern, you can come with us!
|}

|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Those two have had the knives out for each other all day.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I saw it all coming from a mile away! But the boy's too oblivious and the lady's too impatient.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|They were bound to butt heads eventually. The flirting phase is the easy part, the hard part comes when you have to get along.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Nobody can read minds, right? So you've gotta sit people down and tell them what you're feeling!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I guess today will go down in history as the coffee couple's first fight.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|But, y'know... there's nothing wrong with fightin' every once in a while as long as you keep it cordial and patch it up afterwards.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|A little fightin' is healthy! It means you're confident enough to stand up for your feelings.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|That said... good luck to them! If they start fighting again, I'm leaving early for the day.
|-
|}

</tabber>

== Lyrics ==
<tabber>
|-|English=
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
[Refrain]
(All bit-bitter, bitterness)
(All bit-bitter, bitter times)
(All bit-bitter, bitterness)
(All bit-bitter, bitter times)

[Verse 1 - '''Nicole''', ''Cole'', Both]
'''All the times'''
'''That I've tried, still'''
'''can't get through to you'''
''All the times''
''You and me''
''Our love grows wordlessly''

'''All we do is write songs'''
''Songs catch what words can't say''
'''Can't say''' I found the perfect one

''Turns out we're the perfect pair''
'''Turns out love is never fair'''
''Now I'm'' craving much more of you

[Chorus]
Still I'm holding on
Our love is stronger than this
Our love is strong
I'm holding on
Til it's better

[Refrain]
(All bit-bitter, bitterness)
(All bit-bitter, bitter times)
(All bit-bitter, bitterness)
(All bit-bitter, bitter times)
(All bit-bitter, bitterness)
(All bit-bitter, bitter times)

[Verse 2 - '''Nicole''', ''Cole'', Both]
'''Just a muse'''
'''To be used'''
'''Just when you need me'''
''That's not true''
''I love you''
''Give me a chance and see''

'''But you're never really here'''
''I can't focus when you're near''
'''Could not care less if you write more''' ''(Care less and just write more)''

''You know how much this means to me''
'''Please sort out your priorities'''
''When did'' our love get so bittersweet?

[Chorus]
Still I'm holding on
Our love is stronger than this
Our love is strong
I'm holding on
Til it's better

[Instrumental Break]

'''You always need to be right'''
''You always make it a fight''
'''We're never''' going far
If this is what you really are!

[In unison]
You tell me you're fine, then turn, and whine, when will it - STOP
You tell me you're fine, then turn, and whine, why cant we- STOP

[Outro, in unison]
('''Go and write your songs and leave me, all you say is how you're sorry'''
''What more do you want from me, I already said I was sorry'')
('''Go and write your songs and leave me, all you say is how you're sorry'''
''What more do you want from me, I already said I was sorry'')
('''Go and write your songs and leave me, all you say is how you're sorry'''
''What more do you want from me, I already said I was sorry'')
('''Go and write your songs'''
''What more do you want'')

</poem>
|-|Mandarin=
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
[副歌]
（All bit-bitter, bitterness）
（All bit-bitter, bitter times）
（All bit-bitter, bitterness）
（All bit-bitter, bitter times）

[段 - '''妮可'''，''科尔''，合唱]
'''再一杯'''
'''又释放'''
'''迷人的芳香'''
''清醒着''
''弥漫着''
''爱悄然地滋长''

'''我们一起写歌'''
''一起捕捉快乐''
'''你是'''唯一的选择

''我们是天作之合''
'''我心中常常忐忑'''
''我却''要付出更多

[合唱]
哪怕会~~~受伤
也要~~~更加坚强
不要再~~~彷徨
别再~~~隐藏
学会原谅

[副歌]
（All bit-bitter, bitterness）
（All bit-bitter, bitter times）
（All bit-bitter, bitterness）
（All bit-bitter, bitter times）
（All bit-bitter, bitterness）
（All bit-bitter, bitter times）

[段 - '''妮可'''，''科尔''，合唱]
'''你宁可'''
'''一个人'''
'''我也会失落'''
''我的爱''
''如何说''
''让时间证明我''

'''有你陪伴才快乐'''
''你让我无法创作''
'''我要你开口别沉默'''（''沉默被写成歌''）

''你知道意味着什么''
'''你到底有多在乎我'''
''爱情''是苦和甜的交错

[合唱]
哪怕会~~~受伤
也要~~~更加坚强
不要再~~~彷徨
别再~~~隐藏
学会原谅

[间奏]

'''你永远都是对的'''
''你总是在指责我''
再无话可说
以后相处只剩折磨

[齐声]
无论对或错为何总是不懂包容
并不是冷漠其实是你没理解我

[其他，齐声]
（'''去写你的杰作别再互相折磨只会又是认错请你给我承诺'''
''到底想要如何我都已经认错还要索取更多真是无话可说''）
（'''去写你的杰作别再互相折磨只会又是认错请你给我承诺'''
''到底想要如何我都已经认错还要索取更多真是无话可说''）
（'''去写你的杰作别再互相折磨只会又是认错请你给我承诺'''
''到底想要如何我都已经认错还要索取更多真是无话可说''）
（'''去写你的杰作'''
''到底想要如何''）

</poem>
</tabber>

== Trivia ==
* Bitter Times is the second boss stage to be part of an act other than what it represents, after [[Super Battleworn Insomniac]].
** However, Bitter Times is the first boss stage (or night shift of a boss stage) that is not the final level of an act, as it is presented as the second level of Act 7, while [[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]] is the final level.
* The contest Cole is participating in, the Neon Radio Song Contest, is likely a reference to the Cosmic Radio contest, of which Rhythm Doctor was a participating game in 2024.

{{LevelNavBox}}

Bitter Times

2026-03-18T12:53:31Z

TheJadeMirror: Technically, 7-X is not the final level of an act either. Rewrote last trivia to reflect this.

Boss Fight

2026-03-18T12:51:34Z

TheJadeMirror: Rewrote final trivia (maybe unnecessary)

{{Level2
|image= File:BossFight.png
|prequote= This is a nightmare...
|postquote= The mood around here is...uncomfortable! But thanks for trying to help.
|levelno=6-X
|bpm=150, 225
|patients= {{Plainlist|
* [[Mark|Mark Booker]]
}}
|othercharacters= {{Plainlist|
* [[Paige]]
* [[Edega]]
* [[Ian]]
}}
|sdesc= good job, intern.
|passdesc= congratulations, intern! (Beat the level with less than 27 misses)
|preclear= Patient is having a panic attack. Treat carefully.
|postclear= Standard rhythm defibrillation seems ineffective regarding patient's condition.
|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.

If you passed [[Welcome Back]] for the first time, 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.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=scared}}
|He's here...
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=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)]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|(Gabe really hasn't changed...)
|-
|{{Sprite/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!
|-
|{{Sprite/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.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=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...?)
|-
|}
|-|Failure=
''First Failure''
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=lookleft}}
|Uh...things have gotten really heated, huh?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I'm going back to my book. You just try your best, alright?
|-
|}
''Second Failure''
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=lookleft}}
|I should have known this was a bad idea...
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=lookleft}}
|Maybe I should have stayed home and tried deep-breathing excercises, or something...
|-
|}
''Third Failure''
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=lookleft}}
|H-Hey..should I leave? Maybe it's better if I left.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Don't go! Our intern can handle it, I promise!
|-
|}
''Fourth Failure''
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I-...I'm worried this whole "rhythm treatment" thing doesn't really work...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|It works, I promise! Don't give up, intern.
|-
|}
''Fifth Failure''
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|These eyeballs are starting to creep me out...
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I'm getting a Polyphemus vibe. Y'know?
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=explaining}}
|Quick, hand me a pencil! Maybe I can poke them out!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Sir, I have no idea what you're talking about...but I'm glad you're finding humor in the situation!
|-
|}
''Sixth Failure''
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|I-I'm just going to pretend I'm not here...I'll try imagining I'm somewhere else, far away...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Don't give up, intern!
|-
|}
''Seventh Failure Onwards''
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=lookleft}}
|M-Maybe I'll just close my eyes for the rest of this.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=lookleft}}
|Good luck!
|-
|}
|-|After Clear=
''If any of the notes in the ending sequence were hit:''
{|
|
|the next day...
|-
|}
(Airport)
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|...oh. Hey. It's you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|I wasn't expecting you to follow me here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|Y'know, before I go, you should know...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|...I'm not mad at you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|The day you joined Middlesea, I could tell you were going to be great.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|You're constantly learning new things. When you make mistakes, you push through and get it right.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|I knew I'd never be able to keep up with that.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|Dr Edega made it clear that his goal for the hospital was a staff that could do rhythm treatment.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|Personally...I could never get the hang of it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|And with you here...there isn't really a need for me.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|It's not your fault. I knew it would happen sooner or later.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|I know I probably look like a coward for quitting and running away.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|But I couldn't stand to wait around and get fired.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|Or worse...stay and become useless.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|My flight is soon, so I've gotta run.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|Thank you so much for all of your hard work, intern.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|I know you're gonna help a lot of people.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|It's funny, I can barely even remember why I went to med school anymore.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|Was it even to help people? Or was it to make my parents proud of me?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|Maybe it was just a way to feel useful.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|Anyway, good luck at Middlesea.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|Oh. And when you see Ian...can you tell him something for me?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|Oh, right. You can't.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|Nevermind.
|-
|}
(Paige's office)
{|
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Dr Paige, Dr Paige!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Logan wanted to tell you something!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan}}
|What?! No, ''you'' tell her!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Okay fine, we'll both tell her.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Hey, we just started-
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=perturbed}}
|...Dr. Paige?
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=doubleshock}}
|...where'd she go?
|-
|} 

''If all of the notes in the ending sequence were missed:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Mark seems to be doing a little bit better than yesterday.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|His test results are in.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Ian, can you cross-reference them with the patients who have had Connectifia abortus?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Maybe there's something we can learn about early warning signs.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=running}}
|Yeah, I'll give it a shot. I'll meet you in his room.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|Sounds great, see ya.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Hey, intern...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I have a feeling I know what you did. Yesterday, I mean.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You fumbled those beats at the end. But there's no way that was an accident. Right?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|After all those things I've seen you pull off... I mean, you're Edega's favorite for a reason.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Yesterday was... not my greatest day. I thought I was getting fired for sure.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|But in that moment... you made me not look so bad.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I thought Edega was gonna blow up on me, but he hasn't said anything since.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|So, if there's any chance that you did that for my sake...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Thank you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I won't forget it, and I won't let it go to waste.
|-
|}

|-|Janitor=
''If any beats were hit during the ending sequence:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Is everything alright?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I just saw Dr Paige walk out. Her face was all red, and she looked...upset, I think.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|She didn't even say anything to me. Nothing at all.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|If one of you hurt her feelings, you'll be gettin' a swift kick to the shins from me, I can promise you that.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|If there's any guardian angels living among us on Earth, that lady is one of them.
|} 

''If all of the notes in the ending sequence were missed:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Is everything alright?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I could hear Gabriel raising his voice, it was echoing through the vents.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|That guy's gotta learn to take a chill pill, I'm telling ya...
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Then after it was all over, I saw him walking down the hall with a big grumpy frown on his face.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Did he lose a fight, or something? How'd you wipe the smug look off his face?
|}
</tabber>

==Trivia==
* Boss Fight switches between 6/4 and 10/4 time.
* If all beats are missed during the ending sequence, an alternate story route will occur where Paige never leaves. This affects several cutscenes and the lyrics of [[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]], as well as preventing the robots from appearing in the hospital.
** The ending sequence can only occur once per save file.
* Rather than literally referring to the level being a boss stage, the title Boss Fight refers to the events of the level, in which there is a conflict with the boss of Middlesea Hospital, [[Edega]]. 

==References==
<references/>

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Paige

2026-03-06T15:56:27Z

TheJadeMirror: Indented 2nd trivia. (important)

{{Character
|name=Paige
|image=File:Paige.gif
|quote="I feel like I should be...surprised? Instead, I just feel nothing. Moving on!"
|first=[[One Shift More]]
|internalname =Paige
|voice=Kaisha Zawawi & Jyi Sim
|fullname=Ada Paige
|alias=
*''Dr. Paige''
|alts=
*''Adog''
|gender=Female
|occupation=Doctor
}}

'''Paige''' is a character that appears in Rhythm Doctor. Paige makes her first appearance in the tutorial of the game when she explains the 7 beat mechanic to the player. In levels, Paige uses primarily [[Swing_(Gimmick)|Swing]] beats, however is also seen using [[Row Xs]].

== Appearance ==
Paige wears glasses with blue frames and a white lab coat with a light blue T-shirt underneath, along with dark brown shoes and a stethoscope. She is of average height, with light skin and long, brown hair. She also carries a red clown nose and Yo-Yo in her pockets, as seen in both her static "Happy" expression, and her walking "Happy" expression.

== Personality ==
Paige has been shown to be a very caring person, even (as stated in her character description) to her own detriment, as she goes out of her way multiple times to give others a helping hand. For example, she allows Hailey to go on a trip during her hospital stay at the beginning of [[Act 4]], and made a [https://twitter.com/RhythmDrGame/status/1528061883483160577 consolation prize out of soda cans for Ian during college]. Additionally, [https://wiki.rhythm.cafe/page/Invisible#Janitor-0 interacting with the Janitor after completing Invisible] reveals that she gave the eldest child of one of her patients a birthday gift.

It can also be assumed that Paige is a social person outside of work, though her being overworked has recently put strain on her relationships. For example, in [https://wiki.rhythm.cafe/page/One_Shift_More One Shift More], she states that she has lost a lot of friends and was unable to be present for them because of how much work has been placed on her.

== Relationships ==
*She is good friends and coworkers with [[Ian]]. It is also known that [https://twitter.com/RhythmDrGame/status/1528061883483160577 they went to college together.]
*She is the subordinate of [[Edega|Dr. Edega]], whose passive-aggressive comments make her feel stressed or expendable.
*[[Nicole]] and Paige seem to be friends, as Paige is seen venting about her stress to Nicole in [[Song of the Sea (Night)]].
*[[Richard Hugh]] is seen complaining about her and the hospital. Paige is noticeably frustrated by this.
*Otherwise, Paige has a positive relationship with all patients in the hospital.

== Levels ==
'''As a patient'''
*[[One Shift More]]
*[[One Shift More (Rhythm Dogtor)]] (as ''Adog'')
*[[Helping Hands]]

'''Other appearances'''
*[[Intimate]]
*[[Battleworn Insomniac]]
*[[wish i could care less]]
*[[Supraventricular Tachycardia]]
*[[Song of the Sea (Night)]]
*[[Distant Duet]]
*[[Super Battleworn Insomniac]]

== History ==
*

== Trivia ==
*Ada Paige's name is likely to be a reference to Patch Adams[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patch_Adams]. This is further backed up by her having a clown nose in her Happy animation.
**Her name is also a reference to Pagers[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pager], which are mentioned in 'One Shift More', where she gets paged to help patients.
*Ada is 27 years old, as stated in her character description.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Paige.png|Ada Paige
File:Adog.png|''Adog''
File:PaigeSpriteRelease.png|''Paige'''s 1.0 Spritesheet
File:PaigeSpriteS.png|''Paige'''s Early Access Spritesheet
File:PaigeSpriteSOld.png.png|''Paige'''s Older Spritesheet
File:Adapaigekey.jpg|Ada Paige, as seen in the official key art.
File:PaigeKey.png|''Paige'''s full key art.
File:Adadesc.jpg|thumb|''Paige'''s character description.
File:Paigehand.png|''Paige'''s hand in [[Distant Duet]].
</gallery>

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Show Status Sign

2026-02-27T15:53:47Z

TheJadeMirror: Trivia removed. (if I'm wrong, revert it, but I don't think we need to call this use case out, and so specifically too.

{{Event
| event = Show Status Sign
| image = File:Show_Status_Sign.png
| tablocation = VFX
| eventtype = ShowStatusSign
| versionorigin = r19
| shortcut = Shift+D
}}
'''Show Status Sign''' is an event in the '''VFX Tab''' that generates a '''Status Sign''' in the top left of the level.

== Usage ==

[[File:SetStatusSign Properties.png|thumb|alt=The options in the properties are Sign Text and Duration. The Sign Text option has a small text box that fits 3 lines in it. The Duration option has a number entry that is based on beats.|The properties of Set Status Sign]]

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Properties
|-
! Setting !! Type !! Description
|-
| Sign Text || Text Box (String) || The text that the sign will show.
|-
| Duration || Duration (Float) || How much time the sign will appear on the screen.
|}

'''Sign Text'''
 The sign text is a text box that shows text on the sign. The text box doesn't have any limits, but only shows some parts of the text in the sign. You can have the maximum of 2 lines, and 44 characters per line.

'''Duration'''
 The duration can be switched between seconds and beats by clicking on the "Beats" text. The maximum duration for both Beats and Seconds can be 9999999 (7 digits).

=== Advanced ===

'''Show Status Sign''' events support [[RDCode#Variables|RDCode variable reading]], such as in [[Beans Hopper]].

'''Custom Methods''' that affect the status sign are the following:
* <code>statusSignWidth = float'''Width'''</code>: Sets the status sign's width.
* <code>forceNoFrameOffsets = bool'''Enabled'''</code>: Overrides showing millisecond offset to properly display text if this setting is enabled. Useful, but be courteous, '''''only''''' use it if '''absolutely necessary'''.

== Surgery ==

<code>{ "bar": X, "beat": X, "y": X, "type": "ShowStatusSign", "text": "", "duration": 4, "useBeats": true, "narrate": true }</code>

'''text''' (string)
 The text that the sign will show. Works the same as '''Sign Text'''

'''duration''' (float)
 How much time the sign will appear on the screen. Works the same as '''Duration'''.

'''useBeats''' (boolean)
 If true, uses beats in the duration instead of seconds.

'''narrate''' (boolean)
 Currently it doesn't do anything but it is most likely related to the upcoming narration feature.

== History ==

* '''r19''': Show Status Sign has been added to the [[Level Editor]].

* '''r20''': Duration supports and defaults to beats with a toggle to seconds by clicking on the beats / s text.

* '''r38''': Shortcut was changed from Q to Shift+D.

== Trivia ==

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Logan

2026-02-20T18:48:01Z

TheJadeMirror: Added Syncopation.

{{Character
|name=Logan
|image=File:Boy.png
|quote="Did I say the wrong thing to her? my chest feels tight..."
|first=[[Intimate]]
|internalname=Boy
|alts=*
*''BoyTangzhuang'' (Logan - New Year)
*''BoyRaya'' (Logan - Raya)
|fullname=Logan Stone
|gender=Male
}}
'''Logan''' is a character appearing in Rhythm Doctor. He makes his first appearance in [[Intimate]]. He is the second treatable patient in the game, and along with [[Hailey]], who both use the [[Row Xs]] and [[Syncopation]] mechanics.

== Appearance ==
Logan has short brown hair and wears a blank white t-shirt. He also wears blue pants and black shoes.

== Personality ==

== Relationships ==
*
== Levels ==
*

== History ==
*The sprites for Logan have been reworked for Rhythm Doctor's Early Access release on Steam, with his colors being notably changed.

== Trivia ==
*His full name, Logan Stone is a play on "Log and Stone", a type of house.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Boy.png|''Logan''
File:oldLogan.png|''Logan's'' old sprite
File:LoganSpriteS.png|''Logan's'' Spritesheet
File:BannerLogan.png|''Logan'' in the official banner art for Rhythm Doctor
File:Dancing (1).png|''Logan'' dancing with Hailey in Sleepy Garden.
File:Dancing (with reflection) (1).png|''Logan'' dancing with Hailey (with reflections)
</gallery>

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Lucky

2026-02-20T18:47:14Z

TheJadeMirror: Fixed typo (Freeze beat -> Freeze Beat) + adjusted wording to exclude Holdshots.

{{Character
|name=Lucky
|image=File:Lucky.png
|quote="Without baseball... I feel like I'll just be that useless kid again."
|first=[[Lucky Break]]
|internalname=Athlete
|fullname=Maximo "Lucky" Jonronero
|alias=
* Lucky Jonronero
* Mr. Jonronero
|gender=Male
|occupation =
* Baseball Player
* Coach
}}

'''Maximo "Lucky" Jonronero''' is a character that appears in Rhythm Doctor. He is a Baseball Player for the Middlesea Scales and later on the game becomes the Coach for the Middlesea hospital team. He makes his first appearance in [[Lucky Break]]. He mostly uses [[Oneshot Beats]] and most of their gimmicks ([[Subdivision Beats]], [[Freeze Beats]], [[Burn Beats]], [[Blast Beats]] and [[Skipshots]]). He's also seen using [[Classic Beats]] on [[One Slip Too Late]].

== Appearance ==
When on the field, he wears a white sport suit and red helmet. He's seen holding a baseball bat behind his head. He's also seen chewing gum, blowing it repeatedly. When he's submitted to the hospital, he's still wearing the suit, but he has no helmet or bat, and his right arm is in a cast.

== Personality ==
As shown, Lucky is generally pretty brash and impulsive, as well as impatient. He's quick to anger, but seems quick to realize that anger (even asking for a pillow from Paige to scream into in the aftermath of [[Lucky Break|5-1]]). He puts a lot of weight on his fame before the end of [[Dreams Don't Stop|5-X]], but grows to depend on it less by the end of [[Act 5]], even denying the beta treatment that [[Edega|Dr. Edega]] offers to him in an attempt to appeal to his impatience. He also grows to care about his team, though he denies it.

It's said outright during [[Dreams Don't Stop|5-X]] that Lucky has a strained relationship with his parents, which could be why he depended on the fame and praise his fans gave him, and is why he turned to baseball in the first place.

== Relationships ==
* [[Logan]], [[Hailey]], and [[Janitor]] are fans of Lucky.
* [[Miner]] gives Lucky friendly advice and helps him with daily exercises after his injury, as seen in [[Seventh-Inning Stretch|5-3]] and 5-X. Miner also notably doesn't even know that Lucky is a celebrity until Lucky tells him directly.

== Levels ==
*[[Lucky Break]]
*[[One Slip Too Late]]
*[[Lo-fi Beats For Patients To Chill To]]
*[[Unsustainable Inconsolable]]
*[[Seventh-Inning Stretch]]
*[[Dreams Don't Stop]]
*[[Miracle Defibrillator]]

== History ==
*

== Trivia ==
* His full name, Maximo Jonronero, translates to "top home run hitter" in Spanish.
* The name of Lucky's team, the Middlesea Scales, is likely a play on musical scales.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:Lucky.png|Lucky
File:Lucky key art.png|Lucky as shown on the post-Act 5 Key Art
File:LuckySprites.png|Lucky's sprites
</gallery>

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Rollerdisco Rumble

2026-02-20T18:36:52Z

TheJadeMirror: Expanded second trivia.

{{Level2
|image=File:Rollerdisco.png
|prequote="Is someone playing music...?"
|levelno=4-1N
|bpm=125.57
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Miner]]
* [[Cole|Cole Brew]]
* [[Richard Hugh]]
}}
|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}}
|Hello from the hospital, again!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Hope you're having fun on your trip, my shift without Dr Paige is a nightmare.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Just a quick lesson, there's one thing to understand about these new held beats...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Held beats are powerful!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|While you're holding a held beat, any beats from other patients nearby will be automatically caught!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Let's practice that.
|}
::''On miss'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Whoops, not like that.
|}
::''On barely'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I think you missed it.
|}
::''On hit'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Nice!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|There you go.
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|It's handy, huh?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Now, let's try it with one of those SVT beats.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Try treating these two patients!
|}
::''On hit'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Nice, nice!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Keep going...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Alright!
|}
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|So, as you can see, you don't have to worry about other heartbeats if they land while you're holding.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|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.
* Currently, this is the only non-boss level to utilize [[Window Dance]].
** This is also the only level not required for story progression to utilize Window Dance.

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Rollerdisco Rumble

2026-02-18T12:48:17Z

TheJadeMirror: Reverted previous edit. There is not a circumstance where 2-XN is presented as 7-2, while having many boss exclusive characteristics (X in title, health, "boss stage" text)

Cole's Song

2026-01-23T15:52:14Z

TheJadeMirror: Redirect page for Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song) (also i meant youtube description for that last edit, not trivia section)

#REDIRECT [[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]]

Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)

2026-01-23T15:38:23Z

TheJadeMirror: The devs consistently refer to this song as "Cole's Song" in the Miracle Defibrillator trivia section, thus it has been labeled "also called" while Miracle Defibrillator (Encore) has been labeled "previously known as".

{{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
}}
'''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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Corazones Viejos

2026-01-22T15:40:43Z

TheJadeMirror:

{{Level2
|image=File:CorazonesViejos.png
|prequote= I saw an internet video about this once. Time to bring back some of my old moves!
|levelno=5-3N
|bpm=
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Mr. Stevenson]]
* [[Mrs. Stevenson]]
''Unmentioned:''
* [[Parrot]]
* [[Oriole]]
* [[Cockatiel]]
* [[Owl]]
}}
|preclear=Our elderly patients have reserved the fitness room for "chair dancing" therapy. They'll need a spotter.
|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 <code>-x-x-x</code> patterns and 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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Rollerdisco Rumble

2026-01-21T13:52:32Z

TheJadeMirror:

{{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.
* Currently, this is the only non-boss level to utilize [[Window Dance]].

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Welcome Back

2026-01-16T12:38:36Z

TheJadeMirror: Rewrote second trivia.

{{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, 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/>

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Helping Hands

2025-12-18T13:31:11Z

TheJadeMirror: Lucky and Mark + additional trivia added.

{{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 currently the final story level in the game. It is the first time that [[Ian]] is a treatable patient.

== Synopsis ==
After the events of [[Dreams Don't Stop]], 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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Janitor

2025-12-18T13:20:04Z

TheJadeMirror: Added relationship entry on post 7-X2 dialogue (currently undocumented due to the lack of a page).

Janitor is a character that appears in ''Rhythm Doctor''. He is one of the hospital's staff, and is currently not treatable.
{{Character
|name=Janitor
|image=File:Janitor.gif
|quote="I don't get paid enough for this..."
|first=
|internalname=Janitor
|alts=
|fullname=N/A
|gender=Male
}}
== Appearance ==
The Janitor is a middle-aged black man, who wears both a surgical mask and hospital scrubs as he wanders through the hospital. He is usually seen either with his mop, or working alongside a ginger-haired janitor (such as in 5-1N).

== Personality ==
Having worked at the hospital for five years now, The Janitor is a rather jaded and exhausted person as a whole. He commonly says that he isn't being paid enough to handle everything chaotic happening in Middlesea Hospital, but despite his words he appears rather fond of the patients and staff. He's also a rather good listener, and often has things to say about the level the player last completed.

== Relationships ==
* The Janitor appears to at least consider '''The [[Intern]]''' friends, given how he will frequently have something to say about the level the player just completed. This is especially noted for 4-1's Janitor dialogue, where he wonders if you forgot something or just like talking to him.
* The Janitor seems a bit resigned in regards to '''[[Hailey]] & [[Logan]]''', saying that love ''isn't that complicated and they should confess already'' and that they need to stop dancing in the plant room. Despite this, he seems a bit fond of them.
* The Janitor and '''[[Nicole]]''' are decidedly acquaintances, despite the fact that Janitor says he's been going to the cafe for five years and Nicole still hasn't gotten his name right. Despite this, he's rather fond of her music, particularly noted in 4-4N's Janitor dialogue.
* The Janitor holds '''[[Paige]]''' in high regard, especially after an incident mentioned in 4-2's Janitor dialogue where Ada handled a surgery while the patient's wife and four kids were stuck in the hospital. He's also noted when Paige gets particularly stressed, she starts drinking a lot of soda.
* For the most part, the Janitor seems to be baffled by '''[[Ian]]''' and his actions, especially his erratic schedule. He comments on how late the radiologist stays, and how he's usually the first one clocked in during 5-2N's Janitor dialogue.
* All patients and staff seem to hold The Janitor in high regard regardless of his relation to them, saying he's the most deserving of the "employee of the year" title.

== Levels ==
* Main Ward (Not Treatable)
* SVT Ward (Not Treatable)

== History ==
* In the Steam Demo, Janitor can be seen conversing with a coworker that reappears in 5-1N's visuals. This was meant to serve as a roadblock, much like how Janitor's cart blocked off Act 5's Physiotherapy Ward before the player unlocked it.

== Trivia ==
* The Janitor 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 his coworker, the [[Nurse]], Doctor [[Edega]], and Doctor Spider.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>

File:JanitorMedium.png|The Janitor
File:Firefox Nh5vZYHMvm.png|Janitor and his coworker in the Steam Demo
File:Janitor squared.png|The Janitors in 5-1N
</gallery>

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Mark

2025-12-18T13:16:51Z

TheJadeMirror: Added trivia on his name.

{{Character
|name = Mark
|image = File:Mark.gif
|quote = "TBA"
|first = [[Welcome Back]]
|internalname = Mark
|fullname = Mark Booker
|gender = Male
|occupation = Doctor (Previously) Unknown (Currently)
}}

'''Mark Booker''' is a character that appears in Rhythm Doctor. He is the main patient in acts 6 and 7.

== Appearance ==
TBA

== Personality ==
TBA

== Relationships ==
* Mark used to be a coworker with [[Edega]] at the Middlesea Hospital, and considered him to be a friend. They even graduated medical school together, but when the stress of Edega's expectations became too harsh for Mark, he left.

== Levels ==
Appears in:
* [[Welcome Back]]
* [[Boss Fight]]
* [[Blurred]]
* [[Miracle Defibrillator]]
* [[Miracle Defibrillator (Encore)]]
* [[Helping Hands]]

== Trivia ==
* His full name, Mark Booker, is a play on 'bookmark', referencing his tendency to read when stressed.

== Gallery ==
<gallery>
File:MarkSheet.png|Mark Booker's sprite sheet.
</gallery>

{{CharacterNavBox}}

Cole

2025-12-18T13:14:22Z

TheJadeMirror: Rhythm Doctor icon trivia removed (moved to 2-1N's page)

{{Character
|name=Cole
|image=File:Cole_Brew.png
|quote="Phew. Alright, maybe I went a little overboard with the coffee."
|first=[[Lo-fi Hip-Hop Beats To Treat Patients To]]
|internalname=HoodieBoy
|alts=
* Cole Blue
* Cole (Old)
|fullname=Cole Brew
|gender=Male
}}
'''Cole Brew''' is a character that appears in Rhythm Doctor. Cole makes his first appearance in [[Lo-fi Hip-Hop Beats To Treat Patients To]]. He uses exclusively [[Oneshot Beats]], along with [[Skipshots]].

== Appearance ==
Cole wears a red cap and red hoodie with blue jeans and black shoes. He is often seen holding a coffee cup and has a boombox in his sprites. He is somewhat short and has blond hair. His skin color varies; in the sprites, he has a more tan skin tone, but it is lighter in most official art.

== Personality ==
Cole is a laid-back and light-hearted person, but is often stressed and demotivated. He drinks coffee to power his creative process and keep himself focused. He has a caffeine addiction, which is the cause of his supraventricular tachycardia.

== Relationships ==
* Cole's closest friend in-game is [[Nicole|Nicole Ting]]. Cole often visits the hospital's cafe to talk with her while he gets coffee. The two often play videogames together in their free time.
* He is seen to be familiar with [[Samurai]], who likes his music. They are seen together in [[Unreachable]].

== Levels ==
* [[Lo-fi Hip-Hop Beats To Treat Patients To]]
* [[wish i could care less]]
* [[Supraventricular Tachycardia]]
* [[Unreachable]]
* [[Puff Piece]] (2P)
* [[Bomb-Sniffing Pomeranian|Bomb-Sniffing Pomeranian]]
* [[Song of the Sea]]
* [[All The Times]]
* [[Rollerdisco Rumble]]
* [[Know You]]
* [[Murmurs]]
* [[Dreams Don't Stop]]
* [[Helping Hands]]

== History ==
Cole was originally called 'Hoodie Boy', though this remains only as his internal name. He was given a proper name and a complete resprite.

== Trivia ==
* His full name, Cole Brew, is a play on 'cold brew', referencing his coffee addiction.
* He knows how to play the synth and the guitar, as seen in the Act 2 menu.
* Cole's face in the official art is the icon for 7th Beat Games Cafe, the official Discord server for 7BG.
* The dog in his ward is named Loafy.

== Gallery ==

<gallery>
Cole Spritesheet.png|Cole's spritesheet used in-game
Cole instruments.png|Cole playing his instruments
Cole old.png|Cole's pre-early access sprites
Cole Blue.png|Cole's alternate spritesheet, used for 2P
</gallery>

{{CharacterNavBox}}

Wish i could care less

2025-12-18T13:13:45Z

TheJadeMirror: Moved out of place trivia from Cole's page to the relevant level page.

{{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.
* 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.

{{LevelNavBox}}

Bitter Times

2025-12-18T13:05:33Z

TheJadeMirror: stupid name

{{Level2
|image=File:BitterTimes.png
|prequote="Please don't turn this into an argument."
|levelno=2-XN
|bpm= 95
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Cole|Cole Brew]]
* [[Nicole|Nicole Ting]]
}}
|preclear= Patients' heartbeats are elevated in stress. Might be caused by Cole Brew participating in a song contest.
|postclear= Patients had a heated argument. They seem to both be feeling tense.
|postquote="I guess that was our first fight, huh?"
|passdesc= Beat the level with less than 35 misses (2 Checkpoints)
|act=Act 2 Night
|levelprevno=7-1
|levelprev=Blurred
|levelnextno=7-X
|levelnext=Miracle Defibrillator
|counterpart=All The Times
|counterpartno=2-X
}}
'''Bitter Times''' is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is the Night Shift version of [[All The Times]].

This is the seventh boss level in the game and the last level before the Finale. It is the first level to introduce multiple windows to the Window Dance mechanic and to introduce 7/8 time in oneshots/SVT beats. It is unlocked after beating [[Blurred]].

== Transcript ==
<tabber>
|-|Before Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|Hey, intern. Think you can get my heartrate under control?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|I'm crunching hard on a deadline for the Neon Radio Song Contest.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|Whoever wins is gonna get a lot of eyeballs on their work and...ow...the chest pain isn't helping.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|Up until now I feel like I've just been posting songs into the void, barely getting noticed.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|Sometimes it feels like it's time to give up, stop chasing this whole dream, go "get a real job."
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=laptop}}
|But this is finally my chance! It's within reach, I just have to stay focused to beat this deadline!
|-
|}

|-|Dialogue=
''[Interlude]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=texting}}
|I'm in the semifinals for the contest now, so I'm going to be busy.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|What contest? You never told me you were in a contest...
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=texting}}
|I can't hang out for a while, but you can text me.
|-
|} 

''[Break]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|There you are. Why aren't you in your room?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=upset}}
|I was just taking a little walk to stretch my legs. Why?
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|Well, every time I try to see you, you make a huge deal of needing "no distractions".
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=upset}}
|Yeah. And...?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=texting}}
|We have to make a new song for each round of the contest.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|You have time for a walk, but can't drop by the cafe for a minute? Do you still like me?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Can we not?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=dramatic}}
|I thought you'd be happy for me. I even wrote the song about you!
|}

|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Thanks, intern. I feel like I was about to pop a blood vessel or something.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|I need to get back to work if I want to finish this thing before the contest deadline.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=dramatic}}
|So, uh...tell Nicole she can still text me. I probably won't check it until later though.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=dramatic}}
|I need to, you know, actually get work done.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|...I'm standing right here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=dramatic}}
|After that, tell her I'm not, like, "mad" or anything. I just didn't know this relationship was going to be so..."high maintenance".
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=dramatic}}
|I gotta go. Catch you later.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|...seriously?
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|...did you see that, intern?
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|He acts so innocent, but he can be just as passive-aggressive as anyone else when he's in a bad mood.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=upset}}
|No different than anyone else I've dated. Go figure.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|But, anyway, thanks for helping me out with my heartrate. I feel like it was through the roof.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|So, uh...tell Cole he can still text me. I wasn't trying to step on his creativity or his dreams or whatever he thinks I was doing.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|After all the songs we've written together...I just don't get why I wasn't allowed to be part of it. We could've entered the contest as a team, working together.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|Whatever. He's being weird. And trying to make me look like a jerk.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|See you around, intern.
|}

''6-X Completed:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|Phew! Okay. I'm back.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|How was the rehab meeting? Hopefully it went smooth, I really don't have time to be checking in on them.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I thought the Rhythm Nurses would help with running tests and checking in on all the rooms...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|...but now patients keep coming to me with complaints about how the robots get stuck in the doorways.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|And since they keep running in and out of the rooms to find me, it triggers the Rhythm Security Guards' sensors!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|So then I have to explain to the security that it's okay for patients to move around, and...well...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Well, whatever! I don't even have time to figure that out because Lucky wants an update on his recovery schedule, and Mrs Stevenson too.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Plus I still need to look into the virus so I can finish work on my...on my...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=dizzy}}
|Phew. I, uh...I think I need to take a breather for a second. My head is getting hot.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|I'm going to step outside to get some air. C-Can you come too?
|}

''6-X Missed:''
{|
|placeholder
|}

|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Those two have had the knives out for each other all day.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I saw it all coming from a mile away! But the boy's too oblivious and the lady's too impatient.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|They were bound to butt heads eventually. The flirting phase is the easy part, the hard part comes when you have to get along.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Nobody can read minds, right? So you've gotta sit people down and tell them what you're feeling!
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I guess today will go down in history as the coffee couple's first fight.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|But, y'know... there's nothing wrong with fightin' every once in a while as long as you keep it cordial and patch it up afterwards.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|A little fightin' is healthy! It means you're confident enough to stand up for your feelings.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|That said... good luck to them! If they start fighting again, I'm leaving early for the day.
|-
|}

</tabber>

== Lyrics ==
<tabber>
|-|English=
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
[Refrain]
(All the bitter, bitterness)
(All the bitter, bitter times)
(All the bitter, bitterness)
(All the bitter, bitter times)

[Verse 1 - '''Nicole''', ''Cole'', Both]
'''All the times that I've tried'''
'''Still can't get through to you'''
''All the times, you and me''
''Our love goes wordlessly''

'''All we do is write songs'''
''Songs catch what words can't say''
'''Can't say''' I've found the perfect one

''Turns out we're a perfect pair''
'''Turns out love is never fair'''
''I'm'' craving much more of you

[Chorus]
Still I'm holding on
Our love is stronger than this
Our love is strong
I'm holding on 'till it's better

[Refrain]
(All the bitter, bitterness)
(All the bitter, bitter times)
(All the bitter, bitterness)
(All the bitter, bitter times)
(All the bitter, bitterness)
(All the bitter, bitter times)

[Verse 2 - '''Nicole''', ''Cole'', Both]
'''Just a muse, to be used'''
'''Just when you need me'''
''That's not true, I love you''
''Give me a chance and see''

'''But you're never really here'''
''I can't focus when you're near''
'''Could not care less if you write more''' ''(Care less and just write more)''

''You know how much this means to me''
'''Please sort out your priorities'''
''When did'' our love get so bittersweet?

[Chorus]
Still I'm holding on
Our love is stronger than this
Our love is strong
I'm holding on 'till it's better

[Instrumental Break]

'''You always need to be right'''
''You always make it a fight''
'''We're never''' going far
If this is what you really are

You tell me you're fine
And turn and whine, when will it stop

You tell me you're fine
And turn and whine, when can we stop

[Outro, in unison]
(''I finally said I was sorry, what more do you want? Tell me''
'''If all you say is how you're sorry, go and write your songs and leave me''')
(''I finally said I was sorry, what more do you want? Tell me''
'''If all you say is how you're sorry, go and write your songs and leave me''')
(''I finally said I was sorry, what more do you want?''
'''If all you say is how you're sorry, go and write your songs''')

</poem>
</tabber>

== Trivia ==
* Bitter Times is the second boss stage to be part of an act other than what it represents, after [[Super Battleworn Insomniac]].
** However, Bitter Times is the only boss stage (or night shift of a boss stage) that is not the final level of an act, as it is presented as the second level of Act 7, while [[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]] is the final level.

{{LevelNavBox}}

Boss Fight

2025-12-18T13:03:41Z

TheJadeMirror: Added trivia relating to the alternate story route and added placeholder for related janitor dialogue.

{{Level2
|image= File:BossFight.png
|prequote= ...
|postquote= The mood around here is...uncomfortable! But thanks for trying to help.
|levelno=6-X
|bpm=
|patients= {{Plainlist|
* [[Mark|Mark Booker]]
* [[Paige]]
}}
|sdesc= good job, intern.
|passdesc= congratulations, intern!
|preclear=
|postclear= Standard rhythm defibrillation seems ineffective regarding patient's condition.
|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.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=scared}}
|He's here...
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=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)]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Mark}}
|(Gabe really hasn't changed...)
|-
|{{Sprite/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!
|-
|{{Sprite/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.
|-
|{{Sprite/Mark|expr=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...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=casual}}
|This is a placeholder.
|} 

''If all of the notes in the ending sequence were missed:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Mark seems to be doing a little bit better than yesterday.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|His test results are in.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Ian, can you cross-reference them with the patients who have had Connectifia abortus?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Maybe there's something we can learn about early warning signs.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=running}}
|Yeah, I'll give it a shot. I'll meet you in his room.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=yoyo}}
|Sounds great, see ya.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Hey, intern...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I have a feeling I know what you did. Yesterday, I mean.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You fumbled those beats at the end. But there's no way that was an accident. Right?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|After all those things I've seen you pull off... I mean, you're Edega's favorite for a reason.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Yesterday was... not my greatest day. I thought I was getting fired for sure.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|But in that moment... you made me not look so bad.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I thought Edega was gonna blow up on me, but he hasn't said anything since.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|So, if there's any chance that you did that for my sake...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Thank you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I won't forget it, and I won't let it go to waste.
|-
|}

|-|Janitor=
''If any beats were hit during the ending sequence:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Is everything alright?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I just saw Dr Paige walk out. Her face was all red, and she looked...upset, I think.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|She didn't even say anything to me. Nothing at all.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|If one of you hurt her feelings, you'll be gettin' a swift kick to the shins from me, I can promise you that.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|If there's any guardian angels living among us on Earth, that lady is one of them.
|} 

''If any beats were hit during the ending sequence:''
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|This is a placeholder.
|}
</tabber>

==Trivia==
* Boss Fight is in 6/8 time.
* If all beats are missed during the ending sequence, an alternate story route will occur where paige never leaves. This affects several cutscenes and the lyrics of [[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]] as well as preventing the robots from appearing in the hospital.
** The ending sequence can only occur once per save file.

==References==
<references/>

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2025-12-17T12:42:41Z

TheJadeMirror: updated the stupid ass song's stupid ass name... GRAHH *kicks a can into a car*

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* [[Corazones Viejos]]
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* [[Miracle Defibrillator (Cole's Song)]]

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* [[The 90's Decision]]

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Kingdom of Balloons

2025-12-16T12:50:51Z

TheJadeMirror: Made the page not entirely a placeholder (now it's just *mostly* a placeholder)

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* Sophia
* Lune
* [[Samurai]] (unmentioned)
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'''Kingdom of Balloons''' is a level that was added on ?/??/202? as a collaboration with Circle of Sparks.

== Synopsis ==

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Dialogue=
{|
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|Doctor!
|-
|{{Sprite/Logan|expr=crying}}
|You've gotta help me!
|}
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Great job, intern!
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Did you see those two kiddos?
|}
</tabber>

== History ==
*

== Trivia ==
*

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2025-12-16T12:42:45Z

TheJadeMirror: Art Room -> Garden Room

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* [[theme of really spooky bird]]
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* [[Super Battleworn Insomniac]]
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* [[Song of the Sea]]
* [[All The Times]]
* [[Beans Hopper]]
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* [[Bitter Times]]
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| list1 =
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* [[Classy (Night)]]
* [[Distant Duet (Night)]]
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| list1 =
* [[Training Doctor's Train Ride Performance]]
* [[Invisible]]
* [[Steinway]]
* [[Know You]]
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* [[Rollerdisco Rumble]]
* [[Invisible (Night)]]
* [[Steinway Reprise]]
* [[Murmurs]]
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| group1 = Day
| list1 =
* [[Lucky Break]]
* [[Lo-fi Beats For Patients To Chill To]]
* [[Seventh-Inning Stretch]]
* [[Rhythm Weightlifter]]
* [[Dreams Don't Stop]]
| group2 = Night
| list2 =
* [[One Slip Too Late]]
* [[Unsustainable Inconsolable]]
* [[Corazones Viejos]]
}}

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| list6 =
* [[Something to Tell You]]
* [[Welcome Back]]
* [[Boss Fight]]

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|list7 =
* [[Blurred]]
* [[Miracle Defibrillator]]
* [[Cole's Song]]

| group8 = Garden Room
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* [[Helping Hands]]
* [[Art Exercise]]

| group9 = UNBEATABLE Crossover
| list9 =
* [[Worn Out Tapes]]

| group10 = Muse Dash Crossover
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* [[Blackest Luxury Car]]
* [[tape/stop/night]]
* [[The 90's Decision]]

| group11 = Bits & Bops Crossover
| list11 =
* [[Meet and Tweet]]

| group12 = vivid/stasis Crossover
| list12 =
* [[Fixations Toward the Stars]]

| group13 = Circle of Sparks Crossover
| list13 =
* [[Kingdom of Balloons]]
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2025-12-15T19:09:45Z

TheJadeMirror: Added link to a hypothetical held oneshot page (uses community term "Holdshots").

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| group1 = Classic
| list1 =
* [[Row Xs]]
* [[Insomniac Beats]]
* [[Swing (Gimmick)|Swing]]
* [[Holds]]
* [[Syncopation]]
* [[Free Time Beats]]
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* [[Burn Beats]]
* [[Blast Beats]]
* [[Holdshots]]
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| group3 = Other
| list3 =
* [[Window Dance]]
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Bitter Times

2025-12-15T19:05:11Z

TheJadeMirror: Proper implementation of level image.

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2025-12-15T16:10:18Z

TheJadeMirror: Miracle Defibrillator (Encore) -> Cole's Song

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* [[Song of the Sea]]
* [[All The Times]]
* [[Beans Hopper]]
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* [[Bomb-Sniffing Pomeranian]]
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* [[Distant Duet (Night)]]
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* [[Invisible]]
* [[Steinway]]
* [[Know You]]
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* [[Unsustainable Inconsolable]]
* [[Corazones Viejos]]
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* [[Something to Tell You]]
* [[Welcome Back]]
* [[Boss Fight]]

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|list7 =
* [[Blurred]]
* [[Miracle Defibrillator]]
* [[Cole's Song]]

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| list8 =
* [[Helping Hands]]
* [[Art Exercise]]

| group9 = UNBEATABLE Crossover
| list9 =
* [[Worn Out Tapes]]

| group10 = Muse Dash Crossover
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* [[Blackest Luxury Car]]
* [[tape/stop/night]]
* [[The 90's Decision]]

| group11 = Bits & Bops Crossover
| list11 =
* [[Meet and Tweet]]

| group12 = vivid/stasis Crossover
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* [[Fixations Toward the Stars]]

| group13 = Circle of Sparks Crossover
| list13 =
* [[Kingdom of Balloons]]
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Super Battleworn Insomniac

2025-12-15T16:06:15Z

TheJadeMirror: Bitter Times added to "Required Night Shift" trivia.

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|image=File:Super_Battleworn_Insomniac.png
|prequote="It's coming back. My vision is blurring..."
|levelno=1-XN
|bpm=160, 180
|patients=[[Insomniac]]
|preclear=The patient is experiencing a relapse. Treatment method remains: rhythmic defibrillation on the seventh beat.
|postclear=Patient has 7/8th of a heart left but is otherwise healthy. Infection source remains unknown...
|postquote="Thank you so, so much. I feel lighter!"
|passdesc=Beat the level with less than 8 misses
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'''Super Battleworn Insomniac''', also known as '''Super Oriental Insomniac''' (1-XN) is a level in Rhythm Doctor. It is the Night Shift version of [[Battleworn Insomniac]].

It is the fourth boss level in the game. It is the first time the player has to handle irregular 7/8th beats. It is unlocked after beating [[Know You]].

== Synopsis ==

After the player returns to the hospital, Ian greets them, along with Paige, as he explains the situation to Paige; hospital devices overheating, network instability, and electronic malfunctioning. Confused, Paige keeps inquiring, as Ian reveals that all patients' conditions seem to be as usual, except for the Insomniac, whose heart rate is "out of control." Paige then urges the player to treat the Insomniac and prevent the virus from taking over the building, emphasizing to "focus on the seventh beat, no matter what." The player treats the Insomniac through more intense glitches and disruptions caused by the Connectifia Abortus virus. Halfway through the level, the virus breaks off a chunk of his heart, causing his heartbeat to be changed to 7/8th time, with the player having to rapidly adjust to this irregular time for the rest of the level, as the glitches and disruptions rise to such an intensity that the player has to rely almost solely on their own internal rhythm, as both the visuals and music become wildly unhelpful and distracting. After the level, the power comes back on, as all the patients in the hospital gradually gather around Ian and Paige, every single one of them thanking the two doctors for their hard work and care. Paige responds happily and tells all of them that she'll be right with them after they return to their rooms. Paige then tells the intern that they are "officially part of our Middlesea Hospital staff now, as far as [she's] concerned," and thanks them for all they have done. She then suggests that they take the day off tomorrow.

== Transcript ==

<tabber>
|-|Cutscene=
''[1-XN unlocks]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|You're back. Thank god.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|You can still hear me, right?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|S-something happened while you were gone, it almost severed your connection to the hospital.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|Phew, looks like Paige is back for her shift too.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|What's going on? Why is the power flickering on and off?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|You're just in time! I-I'm not sure what's happening.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Our network just became really unstable, it keeps losing connection.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|My PC started overheating, all of them are.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|And now even the electricity in the building is giving out!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|The backup generators have taken over, but they're starting to overheat too.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|Even my phone is acting strange...?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|Did something happen? Did a power line go down?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|Wait, forget it. How are the patients? Is everyone okay?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|I-I started checking everyone as soon as I could.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Nobody's condition is out of the ordinary, except for...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|...that chronic insomnia patient from earlier.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|His heart rate is out of control.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|The virus that was jamming our signal?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Whatever, it doesn't matter. Intern, let's go. We need you.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|We can't let this virus take hold of the building, with so many patients here.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|Just focus on the seventh beat, no matter what.
|}
|-|Dialogue=
''[Interlude 1]''
::''On first 4 attempts'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|A complete relapse?!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|B-but...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|How...?
|}
::''On 5th attempt or higher'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Do I have to sound surprised every time?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|Yes. Quit whining.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|...A relapse?!
|}
::''On fail, before second interlude'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|D-don't give up!
|}
''[Interlude 2]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|The virus...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|It's-- it's broken off a chunk of his heart!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Hope you're good with irregular time, intern.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Here we go.
|}
''[Interlude 3]''
{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|N-Nice!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Keep that same rhythm in your head now, stay calm.
|}
::''On fail, after second interlude'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|O-oh dear...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|This rhythm got confusing...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Try drumming on a table in "seven-eight" time.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|If you can master that, this beat will be no problem!
|}
::''Rank screen, if level perfected'':
::{|
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Wow...not a scratch!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Hmm..
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You're really something, huh? Incredible.
|}
|-|After Clear=
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|It looks like he's going to be okay...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|T-the power's back on...!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Everything seems to be working now.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|I h-had no idea this virus could infect the building itself...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Where does it keep coming from?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|If we keep working, you should eventually be able to figure it out, right?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I think so, yeah...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|Phew...
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Well. We did it.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=clown}}
|Great work, everyone!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}}
|Now what?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Making the rounds and checking in on our patients.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|I need to check whether Mr. Stevenson's bed settings are comfortable.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|I'll also doublecheck that Mrs. Stevenson has tapioca pudding, it helps her swallow her pills.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=notepad}}
|Whatever it takes to make everyone's stay as comfortable as possible.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=baffled}}
|Oh, speaking of patients...what about Hailey? I hope her trip went okay.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey|expr=flower}}
|I'm back! It went great!
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|And look, I found someone who was trying to run away!
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|Shhh, I told you I'd come back!
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole|expr=jamming}}
|Did everybody miss me?
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|Did you leave the hospital just so you could drink coffee without us noticing?
|-
|{{Sprite/Cole}}
|What? No.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|There's a cup in your hand right now!
|-
|{{Sprite/Insomniac}}
|Thank you, doctors. It feels like a weight has finally been lifted.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Of course! Let us know if you feel any more pain or discomfort.
|-
|{{Sprite/MrStevenson}}
|Hello? What's all the commotion out there?
|-
|{{Sprite/MrStevenson}}
|Where's my cane? If there's a party, don't any of you be starting without me!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|S-sir, your physical therapy definitely hasn't started yet, please stay in your bed!!!
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|Looks like you're getting even more popular around here, doc.
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|Thanks for everything! Let me know when my rehab starts, I'm ready when you are.
|-
|{{Sprite/Hailey}}
|Thanks for letting me go on that trip for my grandma, Dr Paige!
|-
|{{Sprite/Samurai|expr=sparkle}}
|Thank you, for everything.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You're welcome, everyone! If you all head back to your rooms, I'll gladly visit you all so we can catch up.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|And you, intern. Thank you so much for everything you've done
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You're officially part of our Middlesea Hospital staff now, as far as I'm concerned.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Hey... don't tell Edega I said so, but I think you should take tomorrow off!
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|Even if you're working remotely, you still need a break every once in a while, right?
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|So go rest up! Ian and I will handle things while you're gone.
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|See ya!
|}
|-|Janitor=
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|Alright, is that buff sword guy gonna be okay, or what?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I poked my head in while you were operating and I saw some crazy quantum-dimension light show goin' on.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|I got a migraine just lookin' at it. I can only imagine how HE must be feelin'.
|}
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== History ==
* In the Act 5 update, this level's after-clear dialogue was changed. Previously, Paige instructed the intern to do a final check-up on all patients, before transitioning directly into [[Helping Hands]]. Since this level now leads into Act 5 instead, the dialogue has been changed, wherein Paige now tells the player to take the day off tomorrow.
* Prior to the Act 5 update, the game would display "act 1 night" as being complete when the player finished the level. The game now displays "act 4" as being complete.

== Trivia ==
*Despite being labeled as the completion of Act 4, this level is still classified as 1-XN and no proper "4-X" exists. This makes it the only instance in which an Act ends with a level that does not technically belong with its number.
*This is the first boss level to have a Night Shift version. It is also the only boss level to have extra dialogue if the player perfects it.
*This, [[wish i could care less]], and [[Bitter Times]] are the only Night Shift levels that are necessary for beating the main story.
*Upon the player's first entry into the level during a game session, the level's introduction will stutter, before entirely freezing and preventing all progression. The level only progresses once the player presses an input key, wherein the level will feature a fake-out effect before progressing past the intro and starting the gameplay. This is intended to replicate the same visual effects that occur when programs on a ''Windows'' operating system stop responding, wherein the program's visuals become tinted with a transparent layer of white, usually when a user has pressed a key while focused on said program. If the level has already been played in the same game session, this fake-out effect is entirely skipped.

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Welcome Back

2025-12-15T16:00:56Z

TheJadeMirror: Correction for 2nd trivia.

{{Level2
|image= Placeholder.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]]
}}
|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==
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|-|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.
|-
|[Mark]
|...
|-
|[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.
|-
|[Mark (explaining)]
|Nice to meet you. I'm Mark.
|-
|[Mark]
|As you guessed, I've had some bad history with heart health.
|-
|[Mark (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!
|-
|[Mark (explaining)]
|That's two less than seven!
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Fantastic obervation, Mr Booker.
|-
|[Mark]
|Y'know, I've been to a lot of specialists. None have been able to make heads or tails of my symptoms.
|-
|[Mark]
|Every prescription, every remedy...nothing's helped. So don't beat yourself up if you can't help either.
|-
|[Mark]
|The only reason I decided to come to Middlesea Hospital is because I've heard you've got this new "experimental treatment".
|-
|[Mark (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:''
::{|
|[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.
|}
{|
|[Mark]
|What a fascinating way to treat cardiac symptoms.
|-
|[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.
|-
|[Mark (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=
{|
|[Mark (lookright)]
|He's not coming in here...
|-
|[Mark (lookleft)]
|...is he?
|}

''Interlude''
{|
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|What time-
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige|expr=running}}
|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.
|-
|}
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==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.

==References==
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