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|prequote="How long am I gonna be stuck in here?"
|prequote="How long am I gonna be stuck in here?"
|levelno=5-X
|levelno=5-X
|bpm=190
|bpm=190, 175, 190, 155, 125, 100, 205
|patients={{Plainlist|
|patients={{Plainlist|
* [[Lucky|Maximo "Lucky" Jonronero]]
* [[Lucky|Maximo "Lucky" Jonronero]]
<small>''Unmentioned:''</small>
* [[Samurai]]
}}
|othercharacters={{Plainlist|
* [[Edega]]
* [[Paige]]
* [[Ian]]
* [[Hailey]]
* [[Logan]]
* [[Cole|Cole Brew]]
* [[Miner]]
* [[Farmer|Hugh]]
* [[Nicole|Nicole Ting]]
* [[Lucia|Lucia Moon]]
* [[Insomniac]]
}}
}}
|preclear=Patient hasn't accepted Dr Edega's offer for procedure yet. He's been seen doing physical therapy once a day.
|preclear=Patient hasn't accepted Dr Edega's offer for procedure yet. He's been seen doing physical therapy once a day.
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|levelprevno=5-3
|levelprevno=5-3
|levelprev=Seventh-Inning Stretch
|levelprev=Seventh-Inning Stretch
|levelnextno=X-0
|levelnextno=6-1
|levelnext=Helping Hands
|levelnext=Something to Tell You
}}
}}
'''Dreams Don't Stop''' (5-X) is a level in Rhythm Doctor.
'''Dreams Don't Stop''' (5-X) is a level in Rhythm Doctor.


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


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


== Synopsis ==
== Synopsis ==
The level opens with Lucky expressing discontent over his continued state of injury, wondering how long the healing process will take. A montage then plays out, with Lucky being accompanied by the various hospital patients as time flashes by. His discontent grows into anger, leading into a conversation with the Miner where Lucky opens up about his past, worrying he will remain unaccomplished if he is unable to play baseball. The Samurai then asks Lucky if he can train him. Another montage plays out, showing Lucky training the Samurai on the field, then in a Beans Hopper cameo, as Logan and Hailey tag along to train with the Samurai. The Samurai then practices in the cafe, with Nicole pitching in to help, as Cole tags along in running with the cast. Lucky is then seeing coaching nearly all the hospital patients in the physiotherapy ward, giving a pep talk before their upcoming university game. The player then sees Ian warning Paige that the virus has returned, despite his efforts to keep it away. The view then cuts to Lucky, by himself, voicing his doubts out loud. The virus interferes as the view cuts to Lucky's dreams on the baseball field, heavily distorting the audio and visual cues. Afterwards, Lucky wakes up, in seemingly brighter spirits, as the view cuts to a representation of the hospital patients moving around on a heart-shaped baseball field, zooming in to focus on the Samurai using his bat to swing at baseballs. Lucky is then seen, in his typical baseball outfit, giving another pep talk to the hospital patients. His sprite gradually fades into his present-day self, with his arm cast and lack of baseball material, telling the patients that they will "live with no regrets" if they continue to push themselves. The lyrics fade in again during this moment, as the resolution of the level plays out. A dusty grain effect can be seen after another baseball field montage, displaying Lucky's past memories of him serving on the baseball field, of him standing on the hospital balcony, and of him engaging in exercises with the Miner. The level's final beat ends on the Samurai swinging at a baseball. After the level, Paige checks up on Lucky, to which he claims that he is feeling alright. Edega then speaks to Lucky about the aforementioned new rhythm treatment, now ready for use on patients, with the possibility of healing him permanently and in a fast manner. Lucky declines, stating that the friendly company of the hospital patients has made him want to stay at Middlesea Hospital, and that he has thoroughly enjoyed coaching them. Additionally, he cites the Miner's line about having "only one body," and that he does not want to risk permanently damaging it via risky treatment methods. Edega attempts to further pressure Lucky by claiming his contract is on the brink of being canceled and that he is disappointing his baseball fans. Lucky persists in declining the offer, claiming he has "found a better team." Ian then tells Paige that the cause of the virus has been the rhythm defibrillator itself all along. He claims he can fix it, but that he needs more time to do so. He says he'll need her and the intern to distract Edega in the meantime. Lucky then apologizes to the two doctors for his previous insults, before challenging the intern to an arm wrestle. The Miner, Nicole, and Hailey then compliment Lucky for his new friendly attitude, before Lucky tells them to shut up, out of embarrassment. Paige then tells the hospital patients to rest up, as Lucky chimes in to tell them that they'll be jogging laps around the block tomorrow. Paige then tells the intern that they have more work to do; the dialogue then transitions into the credits level, [[Helping Hands]].
The level opens with Lucky expressing discontent over his continued state of injury, wondering how long the healing process will take. A montage then plays out, with Lucky being accompanied by the various hospital patients as time flashes by. His discontent grows into anger, leading into a conversation with the Miner where Lucky opens up about his past, worrying he will remain unaccomplished if he is unable to play baseball. The Samurai then asks Lucky if he can train him.  
 
Another montage plays out, showing Lucky training the Samurai on the field, then in a Beans Hopper cameo, as Logan and Hailey tag along to train with the Samurai. The Samurai then practices in the cafe, with Nicole pitching in to help, as Cole tags along in running with the cast. Lucky is then seeing coaching nearly all the hospital patients in the physiotherapy ward, giving a pep talk before their upcoming university game. The player then sees Ian warning Paige that the virus has returned, despite his efforts to keep it away. The view then cuts to Lucky, by himself, voicing his doubts out loud. The virus interferes as the view cuts to Lucky's dreams on the baseball field, heavily distorting the audio and visual cues.  
 
Afterwards, Lucky wakes up, in seemingly brighter spirits, as the view cuts to a representation of the hospital patients moving around on a heart-shaped baseball field, zooming in to focus on the Samurai using his bat to swing at baseballs. Lucky is then seen, in his typical baseball outfit, giving another pep talk to the hospital patients. His sprite gradually fades into his present-day self, with his arm cast and lack of baseball material, telling the patients that they will "live with no regrets" if they continue to push themselves. The lyrics fade in again during this moment, as the resolution of the level plays out. A dusty grain effect can be seen after another baseball field montage, displaying Lucky's past memories of him serving on the baseball field, of him standing on the hospital balcony, and of him engaging in exercises with the Miner. The level's final beat ends on the Samurai swinging at a baseball.  
 
After the level, Paige checks up on Lucky, to which he claims that he is feeling alright. Edega then speaks to Lucky about the aforementioned new rhythm treatment, now ready for use on patients, with the possibility of healing him permanently and in a fast manner. Lucky declines, stating that the friendly company of the hospital patients has made him want to stay at Middlesea Hospital, and that he has thoroughly enjoyed coaching them. Additionally, he cites the Miner's line about having "only one body," and that he does not want to risk permanently damaging it via risky treatment methods. Edega attempts to further pressure Lucky by claiming his contract is on the brink of being canceled and that he is disappointing his baseball fans. Lucky persists in declining the offer, claiming he has "found a better team."  
 
Ian then tells Paige that the cause of the virus has been the rhythm defibrillator itself all along. He claims he can fix it, but that he needs more time to do so. He says he'll need her and the intern to distract Edega in the meantime. Lucky then apologizes to the two doctors for his previous insults, before challenging the intern to an arm wrestle. The Miner, Nicole, and Hailey then compliment Lucky for his new friendly attitude, before Lucky tells them to shut up, out of embarrassment. Paige then tells the hospital patients to rest up, as Lucky chimes in to tell them that they'll be jogging laps around the block tomorrow. Paige then tells the intern that they can head home, concluding [[Act 5]].


== Transcript ==
== Transcript ==


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|-| Tutorial=
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} Hello.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} Dr Paige was supposed to be here to assist you, but she seems to be running late.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} Getting distracted by other patients, presumably.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} Before your next procedure, there's a few things you need to be prepped for.
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|<small>''[Tutorial Begins]''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} You've done an excellent job so far, regulating Mr Jonronero's heartbeat during this difficult time.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} It's still behaving erratically, so there's a few new patterns to be prepared for.
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|{{Sprite/Edega|expr=noteflip}} According to Ian's notes, this first exercise is called the <span style="color:#ff0000">blast beat.</span>
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} It follows those "Get, Set!" cues that you learned back in the SVT Ward...
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} ...but it's a bit off-time from how it usually goes.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} Watch this demonstration.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} As you can hear, there's an extra whistle cue from the nurse to signal this type of beat.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} Our patients' heartbeats are always unpredictable.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} If someone is going to master this defibrillation system, they need to be ready for anything.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} Try not to miss any beats, even if that quick transition catches you off-guard.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} Let's see how you do.
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|<small>''[Player One practices Blast Beats.]''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} Good enough.
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|{{Sprite/Edega|expr=noteflip}} There's another pattern you should brush up on.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} Mr Jonronero's heart is subdivided strangely. And sometimes it beats in quick chunks.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} I've told the nurse to warn you with a cue when this appears. She'll shout "One!"
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} One last test...
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::<small>''[If any beats are missed:]''</small>
::{|
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Impressive
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::<small>''[If the player has no misses:]''</small>
::{|
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} Excellent. You never miss a beat, do you?
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} Last time I saw Paige using the rhythm defibrillator, she was still struggling with swing beats.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} Hm...
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{|
|{{Sprite/Edega}} Ian is lagging behind on his research. I need you to keep the patient stabilized until he's done.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} It may take a few weeks, at this rate.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} Once the new defibrillator is finally ready, we'll have a landmark procedure on our hands.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} You've done a lot for us in a short time. A promotion would be well-earned.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}} I'll be watching.
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|-|Dialogue=
|-|Dialogue=
<small>''[Level start]''</small>
<small>''[Level start]''</small>
{|
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|[Lucky] They keep saying that 'healing takes time.'
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} They keep saying that 'healing takes time.'
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|[Lucky] How long is this gonna take?
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} How long is this gonna take?
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|[Interlude]
|<small>''[Interlude]''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Miner}} Hey! Everything okay?
|{{Sprite/Miner|expr=fitness}} Hey! Everything okay?
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|[Lucky] Eh.
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Eh.
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|{{Sprite/Miner}} C'mon, let's do our stretches.
|{{Sprite/Miner|expr=fitness}} C'mon, let's do our stretches.
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|[Lucky] Ugh...fine...
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Ugh...fine...
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|{{Sprite/Miner}} It'll never be a hundred percent. You have to make peace with that.
|{{Sprite/Miner|expr=fitness}} It'll never be a hundred percent. You have to make peace with that.
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|[Lucky] I know...It's just....
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} I know...It's just....
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|[Lucky] I was never much of anyone as a kid.
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} I was never much of anyone as a kid.
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|[Lucky] Bad grades, couldn't ever focus, mom and dad yellin' at me...
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Bad grades, couldn't ever focus, mom never understood me...
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|[Lucky] But on the field, everything was different.
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} But on the field, everything was different.
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|[Lucky] Without baseball... I feel like I'll just be that useless kid again.
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Without baseball... I feel like I'll just be that useless kid again.
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|{{Sprite/Miner}} ...
|{{Sprite/Miner|expr=fitness}} ...
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|[Lucky] Sorry, I...
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Sorry, I...
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|{{Sprite/Samurai}} Can you teach me baseball?
|{{Sprite/Samurai}} Can you teach me baseball?
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|[Lucky] wait what
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} wait what
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|[Interlude, in the form of text messages in Cole's room]
|<small>[Interlude, in the form of text messages in Cole's phone]</small>
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|{{Sprite/Samurai}} let's play baseball
|{{Sprite/Samurai}} let's play baseball
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|{{Sprite/Cole}} X
|{{Sprite/Cole}} <span style="color:#FF0000">X</span>
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|<small>''[Interlude]''</small>
|-
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|[Interlude]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Alright everyone!
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|[Lucky] Alright everyone! Tomorrow's the big day! The local university agreed to a game. It won't be easy.
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Tomorrow's the big day! The local university agreed to a game. It won't be easy.
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|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}} H-Hey Ada, we've got a problem...
|{{Sprite/Ian}} H-Hey Ada, we've got a problem...
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|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}} The <span style="color:#ff0000">virus</span> is back.
|{{Sprite/Ian}} The <span style="color:#ff0000">virus</span> is back.
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|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}} No matter what we do, it sticks around.
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=tired}} No matter what we do, it sticks around.
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|{{Sprite/Paige}} Then the intern will have to keep watch on the whole team. What choice do we have?
|{{Sprite/Paige}} Then the intern will have to keep watch on the whole team. What choice do we have?
|-
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|[Lucky] Can't sleep...why is my heart racing?
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} Can't sleep...why is my heart racing?
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|[Lucky] Do I really care whether they win this pointless match?
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} Do I really care whether they win this pointless match?
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|[Lucky] Or does 'coaching' just mean that I'm giving up on my dreams?
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} Or does 'coaching' just mean that I'm giving up on my dreams?
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|[Interlude]
|<small>''[Interlude]''</small>
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|[Lucky] Ninth inning, team!
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} Ninth inning, team!
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|[Lucky] I know how it feels. Like you're running on an empty tank. That it'd be easier to just let it be over.
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} I know how it feels. Like you're running on an empty tank. That it'd be easier to just let it be over.
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|[Lucky] But don't give in.
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} But don't give in.
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|[Lucky] Y'know, when you all said you wanted me to coach you...
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} Y'know, when you all said you wanted me to coach you...
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|[Lucky] ...I thought you were joking. I didn't think you'd stand a chance in a real game, but here you are.
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} ...I thought you were joking. I didn't think you'd stand a chance in a real game, but here you are.
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|[Lucky] That's why I've learned never to listen to what coaches have to say. They're usually clueless.
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} That's why I've learned never to listen to what coaches have to say. They're usually clueless.
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|[Lucky] So listen to me just this once, then never listen to me again!
|{{Sprite/Lucky}} So listen to me just this once, then <span style="color:#00ffff">never</span> listen to me again!
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|[Lucky] If you push yourself further here...on a path you never thought you could run on...
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} If you push yourself further here...on a path you never thought you could run on...
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|[Lucky] ...I know you'll live with no regrets!
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} ''...I know you'll live with no regrets!''
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|[End of song]
|[End of song]
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|-|Failure=
First Part
<small>''First Failure''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Agh...my body is falling apart...
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Why should I even bother...
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<small>''Second Failure''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} I'm gonna be stuck here forever, huh?
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} And my old team doesn't even care...
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<small>''Third Failure''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} That doctor told me everything would be fine...
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} I knew it was stupid to believe her...
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<small>''Fourth Failure Onwards''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Leave me alone...
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|{{Sprite/Paige}} Don't give up!
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Second Part
<small>''First Failure''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} What am I doing? This is pointless...
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|{{Sprite/Miner|expr=fitness}} Don't say that! We're havin' fun, aren't we?
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<small>''Second Failure ''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Nevermind guys, just leave me alone...
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|{{Sprite/Hailey}} No way! Let's keep trying!
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<small>''Third Failure ''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Nevermind guys, just leave me alone...
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|{{Sprite/Logan}} I know we'll get it right, just give us another shot!
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<small>''Fourth Failure Onwards''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Nevermind guys, just leave me alone...
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|{{Sprite/Miner|expr=fitness}} We're almost there, one more try!
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Third Part
<small>''First Failure''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} Ugh...my head feels scrambled.
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} ...let's try that again...
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<small>''Second Failure''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Paige}} It's just another bad dream, sir.
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|{{Sprite/Paige}} It'll be okay. Our intern can do this, I promise!
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<small>''Third Failure''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} The worst part of these nightmares...
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} ...is that I can feel that a giant finger is there, following me...
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<small>''Fourth Failure Onwards''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Paige}} You're okay, it's just a dream.
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=bed}} Stop watchin' me while I sleep...
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Fourth Part
<small>''First Failure''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Maybe this coaching thing was a bad idea...
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|{{Sprite/Hailey}} No way! Put us back in the game!
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<small>''Second Failure''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} C'mon team..keep your eye on the ball!
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|{{Sprite/Logan}} Yes, Coach!
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<small>''Third Failure''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} Hey. Can't you take all that bulky stuff off? It slows you down.
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|{{Sprite/Samurai}} No.
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<small>''Fourth Failure Onwards''</small>
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|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}} We're gonna lose...
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|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}} No way, man! Let's freakin' go!!!!
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|-|After Clear=
|-|After Clear=
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|How are you feeling today, Mr Jonronero?
|How are you feeling today, Mr Jonronero?
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|...
|...
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Not too bad, actually. Just taking it one day at a time.
|Not too bad, actually. Just taking it one day at a time.
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|The shoulder doesn't hurt so much anymore.
|The shoulder doesn't hurt so much anymore.
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|The hospital team, I mean. I can't believe you were able to whip them all into shape so fast.
|The hospital team, I mean. I can't believe you were able to whip them all into shape so fast.
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Ha. Well, I was surprised to see they had it in them.
|Ha. Well, I was surprised to see they had it in them.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|Good news. Ian has completed a beta build of the new defibrillator.
|Good news. Ian has completed a beta build of the new defibrillator.
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|{{Sprite/Edega}}
|It's much more powerful, more fully featured. We're calling it the <span style="color:#00ffff">Miracle Defibrillator</span>.
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|{{Sprite/Edega|expr=noteflip}}
|{{Sprite/Edega|expr=noteflip}}
|If we perform the procedure today, you can be back in the pro league by tomorrow morning. No recovery period.
|If we perform the procedure today, you can be back in the pro league by tomorrow morning. No recovery period.
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Wow. Wait, really? Tomorrow?
|Wow. Wait, really? Tomorrow?
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|Of course. In time for the playoffs. Ready?
|Of course. In time for the playoffs. Ready?
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|...
|...
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|.....
|.....
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Actually...I think I'll pass.
|Actually...I think I'll pass.
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|Excuse me?
|Excuse me?
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|I couldn't tell at first, but it looks like I've been making good progress on my own.
|I couldn't tell at first, but it looks like I've been making good progress on my own.
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Even if it's taking forever.
|Even if it's taking forever.
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|When I got here, I was dying to get out, but...maybe this place ain't so bad.
|When I got here, I was dying to get out, but...maybe this place ain't so bad.
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|The people are...nice. And persistent.
|The people are...nice. And persistent.
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|I thought they were screwing around when they said they wanted to play ball. But they really went through with it.
|I thought they were screwing around when they said they wanted to play ball. But they really went through with it.
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|And every point they scored...it felt just as good as scoring my own.
|And every point they scored...it felt just as good as scoring my own.
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Maybe even better.
|Maybe even better.
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|I've spent my whole career trying to make miracles happen on pure grit and determination.
|I've spent my whole career trying to make miracles happen on pure grit and determination.
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|But after seeing how pumped they were winning just <span style="color:#00ffff">one little game</span>...maybe all that energy I built up is better spent somewhere else.
|But after seeing how pumped they were winning just <span style="color:#00ffff">one little game</span>...maybe all that energy I built up is better spent somewhere else.
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|...
|...
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|If your "beta build" thingy goes wrong...I might lose this part of me that's still left.
|If your "beta build" thingy goes wrong...I might lose this part of me that's still left.
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|I can't do that. I've only got one body, y'know?
|I can't do that. I've only got one body, y'know?
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|You're keeping your fans waiting. And your team. I can't imagine that reflects well on you.
|You're keeping your fans waiting. And your team. I can't imagine that reflects well on you.
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|...
|...
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|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Well, maybe I've found a better team.
|Well, maybe I've found a better team.
|-
|-
|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Thanks for the offer anyway, doc. Good luck with your beta testing.
|Thanks for the offer anyway, doc. Good luck with your beta testing.
|-
|-
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|...
|...
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Hey, uh, Ada...we should talk.
|Hey, uh, Ada...we should talk.
|-
|-
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|About that virus, <span style="color:#ff0000">Connectifia Abortus</span>...
|About that virus, <span style="color:#ff0000">Connectifia Abortus</span>...
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|The intern's work at the baseball game, handling the big flare-up...it gave me a lot of great info.
|The intern's work at the baseball game, handling the big flare-up...it gave me a lot of great info.
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I think I've figured it out. It's the rhythm defibrillation system itself that keeps causing the glitches.
|I think I've figured it out. It's the rhythm defibrillation system itself that keeps causing the glitches.
|-
|-
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|Oh...
|Oh...
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Yeah. Yikes, right? But there's good news! I think we can fix it.
|Yeah. Yikes, right? But there's good news! I think we can fix it.
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|I just need <span style="color:#00ffff">more time.</span>
|I just need <span style="color:#00ffff">more time.</span>
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|Edega keeps dragging me away to work on his new "miracle cure" thing.
|Edega keeps dragging me away to work on his new "miracle cure" thing.
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|If you and the intern can keep him busy, and take care of all the patients...I can figure out how to get rid of the virus!
|If you and the intern can keep him busy, and take care of all the patients...I can figure out how to get rid of the virus!
|-
|-
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|Together, we'll keep things running as smooth as-
|Together, we'll keep things running as smooth as-
|-
|-
|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Oh hey, doc.
|Oh hey, doc.
|-
|-
|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Since I'm gonna be stuck here anyway, and I'm still feeling the post-victory glow...
|Since I'm gonna be stuck here anyway, and I'm still feeling the post-victory glow...
|-
|-
|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|...I wanna get something off my chest.
|...I wanna get something off my chest.
|-
|-
|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|You two aren't so bad. Maybe.
|You two aren't so bad. Maybe.
|-
|-
|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|I mean, you do spew a bunch of techno-jargon at me. And keep me cooped up in bed all the time.
|I mean, you do spew a bunch of techno-jargon at me. And keep me cooped up in bed all the time.
|-
|-
|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|And, uh, make me eat yogurt and weird vegetable mush.
|And, uh, make me eat yogurt and weird vegetable mush.
|-
|-
|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|But...at the end of the day...I know you're just trying to help.
|But...at the end of the day...I know you're just trying to help.
|-
|-
|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Sorry if I gave you a rough time. Or something.
|Sorry if I gave you a rough time. Or something.
|-
|-
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|Not at all! We're just here to do right by you, no matter what. Even on the days when being here isn't so fun.
|Not at all! We're just here to do right by you, no matter what. Even on the days when being here isn't so fun.
|-
|-
|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Well, from now on, I'll try not make your life a livin' hell, haha. I promise.
|Well, from now on, I'll try not make your life a livin' hell, haha. I promise.
|-
|-
|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|And as for you, intern. Once I finish my recovery...
|And as for you, intern. Once I finish my recovery...
|-
|-
|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|...I'm challengin' you to an arm wrestle!
|...I'm challengin' you to an arm wrestle!
|-
|-
|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|So you better not transfer to any other clinics, y'hear?
|So you better not transfer to any other clinics, y'hear?
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|<span style="color:#c0c0c0">(The intern is gonna break this man like a twig...)</span>
|<span style="color:#c0c0c0">(The intern is gonna break this man like a twig...)</span>
|-
|-
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|Making friends over here, Coach? I knew you had it in ya!
|Making friends over here, Coach? I knew you had it in ya!
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Nicole}}
|{{Sprite/Nicole|expr=stir}}
|Loving that hustle, Coach! The charm! The can-do attitude!
|Loving that hustle, Coach! The charm! The can-do attitude!
|-
|-
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|Awwwww, Coach! If you just wanted to make friends, you shoulda just asked! We'll be your friends!
|Awwwww, Coach! If you just wanted to make friends, you shoulda just asked! We'll be your friends!
|-
|-
|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=angry}}
|S-shut up!
|S-shut up!
|-
|-
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|Alright, everyone! Party's over! Back to your rooms!
|Alright, everyone! Party's over! Back to your rooms!
|-
|-
|[Lucky]
|{{Sprite/Lucky|expr=cast}}
|Yeah! Rest up real good, because you're all joggin' laps around the block tomorrow!
|Yeah! Rest up real good, because you're all joggin' laps around the block tomorrow!
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}}
|{{Sprite/Ian}}
|D-does he mean us too?
|D-does he mean us too?
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|I think so! C'mon intern, let's hustle!
|I think so!
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|There's still a lot of work to do.
|Alright intern, you can head home now! Sounds like we've got a workout to do!
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|{{Sprite/Paige}}
|You ready?
|See you tomorrow!
|}
|}
|-|Janitor=
|-|Janitor=
{|
{|
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} Did you hear about the hospital baseball team?
|Did you hear about the hospital baseball team?
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} They went up against a university and actually won!
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} I overheard that girl Hailey stressin' about how they were going to come up with a uniform.
|They went up against a university and actually won!
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} She wanted matching outfits for the team.
|Now, I'll be honest with ya, I was tempted to join the team myself.
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} I figured I'd help her out... so I gave her a box of old hospital staff uniforms. For the janitors and such.  
|I've got a real mean arm. I could see myself pitching.
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} Turns out that was exactly what she needed! Using those old ratty things, she sewed together those really cute baseball uniforms.  
|But...well, I chickened out. I didn't wanna embarrass myself in front of Lucky.
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} Now, I'll be honest with ya, I was tempted to join the team myself.
|I figured maybe my energy would be better spent somewhere else.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} I've got a real mean arm. I could see myself pitching.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} But... well, I chickened out. I didn't want to embarrass myself in front of Lucky.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} I figured maybe my energy would be better spent somewhere else.
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}} That's why I went to the game and cheered loud and proud from the bleachers!
|-
|-
|{{Sprite/Janitor}}
|That's why I went to the game and screamed loud and proud from the bleachers!
|}
|}
</tabber>
</tabber>
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It's time to move on
It's time to move on
To all of my friends, I'm holding on
To all of my friends, I'm holding on
</poem>
|-|Mandarin=
<poem style="background-color: #faf7ed; padding: 1em;">
[段]
拼尽全力（拼尽全力）
坚持到底，还是失败
好运耗尽（好运耗尽）
浑身伤痛，默默忍耐
每个人都说我还不如
不如就这样悄悄离开
梦想永不歇，我还是想比赛
[段]
看台依旧
但欢呼已变成责怪
辜负期望
理所当然，不再被爱
我不愿再等待
像这样的未来
同情是一种伤害
[其他]
我越过迷惘
那遗憾已是昨日风光
不被梦捆绑
我不再彷徨
伙伴在身旁，我在路上
</poem>
</poem>
</tabber>
</tabber>


== History ==
== History ==
* Before the 1.0 release, a dialog was present before playing the level, instructing the user to disable Steam Overlay as indicated:
::{|
|-
|
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}} Before we continue, we should-
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}} Sorry, hold on. My phone's buzzing.
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}} Hello? O-oh, okay...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian|expr=explaining}} Apparently, it's for you.
|-
|"In order to ensure optimal performance while using the Rhythm Doctor defibrillation system...
|-
|...we highly recommend that you disable your Steam Overlay before proceeding.
|-
|To disable, right-click Rhythm Doctor in your library.
|-
|Go to Properties, go to General, then disable the option labeled "Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game." Then, restart the game."
|-
|<span style="color:#c0c0c0">*click*</span>
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}} ...
|-
|{{Sprite/Ian}} ...cool...can I have my phone back...
|-
|}
* This advisory was removed once the game was updated to allow levels with window resize to support Steam overlay.


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




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Latest revision as of 23:28, 17 September 2026

Dreams Don't Stop
Screenshot of the level Dreams Don't Stop
"How long am I gonna be stuck in here?"
Level No.5-X
BPM190, 175, 190, 155, 125, 100, 205
Patient(s)

Unmentioned:

Other Character(s)
Pager
Pre-clearPatient hasn't accepted Dr Edega's offer for procedure yet. He's been seen doing physical therapy once a day.
Post-clearPatient's condition is doing well, and he's decided to stay until his physical therapy is complete.
Ranks
PassReach the level epilogue with less than 25 misses. There is 1 checkpoint during the first cutscene and a health refill on the last cutscene.
Act 5
← 5-3 Seventh-Inning Stretch 6-1 Something to Tell You →
"Maybe this place ain't so bad."

Dreams Don't Stop (5-X) is a level in Rhythm Doctor.

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

This level also introduces Blast Beats.

The track was created by fizzd.

Synopsis

The level opens with Lucky expressing discontent over his continued state of injury, wondering how long the healing process will take. A montage then plays out, with Lucky being accompanied by the various hospital patients as time flashes by. His discontent grows into anger, leading into a conversation with the Miner where Lucky opens up about his past, worrying he will remain unaccomplished if he is unable to play baseball. The Samurai then asks Lucky if he can train him.

Another montage plays out, showing Lucky training the Samurai on the field, then in a Beans Hopper cameo, as Logan and Hailey tag along to train with the Samurai. The Samurai then practices in the cafe, with Nicole pitching in to help, as Cole tags along in running with the cast. Lucky is then seeing coaching nearly all the hospital patients in the physiotherapy ward, giving a pep talk before their upcoming university game. The player then sees Ian warning Paige that the virus has returned, despite his efforts to keep it away. The view then cuts to Lucky, by himself, voicing his doubts out loud. The virus interferes as the view cuts to Lucky's dreams on the baseball field, heavily distorting the audio and visual cues.

Afterwards, Lucky wakes up, in seemingly brighter spirits, as the view cuts to a representation of the hospital patients moving around on a heart-shaped baseball field, zooming in to focus on the Samurai using his bat to swing at baseballs. Lucky is then seen, in his typical baseball outfit, giving another pep talk to the hospital patients. His sprite gradually fades into his present-day self, with his arm cast and lack of baseball material, telling the patients that they will "live with no regrets" if they continue to push themselves. The lyrics fade in again during this moment, as the resolution of the level plays out. A dusty grain effect can be seen after another baseball field montage, displaying Lucky's past memories of him serving on the baseball field, of him standing on the hospital balcony, and of him engaging in exercises with the Miner. The level's final beat ends on the Samurai swinging at a baseball.

After the level, Paige checks up on Lucky, to which he claims that he is feeling alright. Edega then speaks to Lucky about the aforementioned new rhythm treatment, now ready for use on patients, with the possibility of healing him permanently and in a fast manner. Lucky declines, stating that the friendly company of the hospital patients has made him want to stay at Middlesea Hospital, and that he has thoroughly enjoyed coaching them. Additionally, he cites the Miner's line about having "only one body," and that he does not want to risk permanently damaging it via risky treatment methods. Edega attempts to further pressure Lucky by claiming his contract is on the brink of being canceled and that he is disappointing his baseball fans. Lucky persists in declining the offer, claiming he has "found a better team."

Ian then tells Paige that the cause of the virus has been the rhythm defibrillator itself all along. He claims he can fix it, but that he needs more time to do so. He says he'll need her and the intern to distract Edega in the meantime. Lucky then apologizes to the two doctors for his previous insults, before challenging the intern to an arm wrestle. The Miner, Nicole, and Hailey then compliment Lucky for his new friendly attitude, before Lucky tells them to shut up, out of embarrassment. Paige then tells the hospital patients to rest up, as Lucky chimes in to tell them that they'll be jogging laps around the block tomorrow. Paige then tells the intern that they can head home, concluding Act 5.

Transcript

EdegaSpriteS.png Hello.
EdegaSpriteS.png Dr Paige was supposed to be here to assist you, but she seems to be running late.
EdegaSpriteS.png Getting distracted by other patients, presumably.
EdegaSpriteS.png Before your next procedure, there's a few things you need to be prepped for.
[Tutorial Begins]
EdegaSpriteS.png You've done an excellent job so far, regulating Mr Jonronero's heartbeat during this difficult time.
EdegaSpriteS.png It's still behaving erratically, so there's a few new patterns to be prepared for.
EdegaSpriteS.png According to Ian's notes, this first exercise is called the blast beat.
EdegaSpriteS.png It follows those "Get, Set!" cues that you learned back in the SVT Ward...
EdegaSpriteS.png ...but it's a bit off-time from how it usually goes.
EdegaSpriteS.png Watch this demonstration.
EdegaSpriteS.png As you can hear, there's an extra whistle cue from the nurse to signal this type of beat.
EdegaSpriteS.png Our patients' heartbeats are always unpredictable.
EdegaSpriteS.png If someone is going to master this defibrillation system, they need to be ready for anything.
EdegaSpriteS.png Try not to miss any beats, even if that quick transition catches you off-guard.
EdegaSpriteS.png Let's see how you do.
[Player One practices Blast Beats.]
EdegaSpriteS.png Good enough.
EdegaSpriteS.png There's another pattern you should brush up on.
EdegaSpriteS.png Mr Jonronero's heart is subdivided strangely. And sometimes it beats in quick chunks.
EdegaSpriteS.png I've told the nurse to warn you with a cue when this appears. She'll shout "One!"
EdegaSpriteS.png One last test...
[If any beats are missed:]
EdegaSpriteS.png Impressive
[If the player has no misses:]
EdegaSpriteS.png Excellent. You never miss a beat, do you?
EdegaSpriteS.png Last time I saw Paige using the rhythm defibrillator, she was still struggling with swing beats.
EdegaSpriteS.png Hm...
EdegaSpriteS.png Ian is lagging behind on his research. I need you to keep the patient stabilized until he's done.
EdegaSpriteS.png It may take a few weeks, at this rate.
EdegaSpriteS.png Once the new defibrillator is finally ready, we'll have a landmark procedure on our hands.
EdegaSpriteS.png You've done a lot for us in a short time. A promotion would be well-earned.
EdegaSpriteS.png I'll be watching.
[Level start]
LuckySprites.png They keep saying that 'healing takes time.'
LuckySprites.png How long is this gonna take?
[Interlude]
MinerSpritesheet.png Hey! Everything okay?
LuckySprites.png Eh.
MinerSpritesheet.png C'mon, let's do our stretches.
LuckySprites.png Ugh...fine...
MinerSpritesheet.png It'll never be a hundred percent. You have to make peace with that.
LuckySprites.png I know...It's just....
LuckySprites.png I was never much of anyone as a kid.
LuckySprites.png Bad grades, couldn't ever focus, mom never understood me...
LuckySprites.png But on the field, everything was different.
LuckySprites.png Without baseball... I feel like I'll just be that useless kid again.
MinerSpritesheet.png ...
LuckySprites.png Sorry, I...
Samurai V1.png Can you teach me baseball?
LuckySprites.png wait what
[Interlude, in the form of text messages in Cole's phone]
Samurai V1.png let's play baseball
ColeSpriteS2.png X
[Interlude]
LuckySprites.png Alright everyone!
LuckySprites.png Tomorrow's the big day! The local university agreed to a game. It won't be easy.
IanSpriteRelease.png H-Hey Ada, we've got a problem...
IanSpriteRelease.png The virus is back.
IanSpriteRelease.png No matter what we do, it sticks around.
PaigeSpriteRelease.png Then the intern will have to keep watch on the whole team. What choice do we have?
LuckySprites.png Can't sleep...why is my heart racing?
LuckySprites.png Do I really care whether they win this pointless match?
LuckySprites.png Or does 'coaching' just mean that I'm giving up on my dreams?
[Interlude]
LuckySprites.png Ninth inning, team!
LuckySprites.png I know how it feels. Like you're running on an empty tank. That it'd be easier to just let it be over.
LuckySprites.png But don't give in.
LuckySprites.png Y'know, when you all said you wanted me to coach you...
LuckySprites.png ...I thought you were joking. I didn't think you'd stand a chance in a real game, but here you are.
LuckySprites.png That's why I've learned never to listen to what coaches have to say. They're usually clueless.
LuckySprites.png So listen to me just this once, then never listen to me again!
LuckySprites.png If you push yourself further here...on a path you never thought you could run on...
LuckySprites.png ...I know you'll live with no regrets!
[End of song]

First Part

First Failure

LuckySprites.png Agh...my body is falling apart...
LuckySprites.png Why should I even bother...

Second Failure

LuckySprites.png I'm gonna be stuck here forever, huh?
LuckySprites.png And my old team doesn't even care...

Third Failure

LuckySprites.png That doctor told me everything would be fine...
LuckySprites.png I knew it was stupid to believe her...

Fourth Failure Onwards

LuckySprites.png Leave me alone...
PaigeSpriteRelease.png Don't give up!

Second Part

First Failure

LuckySprites.png What am I doing? This is pointless...
MinerSpritesheet.png Don't say that! We're havin' fun, aren't we?

Second Failure

LuckySprites.png Nevermind guys, just leave me alone...
HaileySpriteS.png No way! Let's keep trying!

Third Failure

LuckySprites.png Nevermind guys, just leave me alone...
LoganSpriteS.png I know we'll get it right, just give us another shot!

Fourth Failure Onwards

LuckySprites.png Nevermind guys, just leave me alone...
MinerSpritesheet.png We're almost there, one more try!

Third Part

First Failure

LuckySprites.png Ugh...my head feels scrambled.
LuckySprites.png ...let's try that again...

Second Failure

PaigeSpriteRelease.png It's just another bad dream, sir.
PaigeSpriteRelease.png It'll be okay. Our intern can do this, I promise!

Third Failure

LuckySprites.png The worst part of these nightmares...
LuckySprites.png ...is that I can feel that a giant finger is there, following me...

Fourth Failure Onwards

PaigeSpriteRelease.png You're okay, it's just a dream.
LuckySprites.png Stop watchin' me while I sleep...

Fourth Part

First Failure

LuckySprites.png Maybe this coaching thing was a bad idea...
HaileySpriteS.png No way! Put us back in the game!

Second Failure

LuckySprites.png C'mon team..keep your eye on the ball!
LoganSpriteS.png Yes, Coach!

Third Failure

LuckySprites.png Hey. Can't you take all that bulky stuff off? It slows you down.
Samurai V1.png No.

Fourth Failure Onwards

LuckySprites.png We're gonna lose...
NicoleSpriteS3.png No way, man! Let's freakin' go!!!!

PaigeSpriteRelease.png How are you feeling today, Mr Jonronero?
LuckySprites.png ...
LuckySprites.png Not too bad, actually. Just taking it one day at a time.
LuckySprites.png The shoulder doesn't hurt so much anymore.
PaigeSpriteRelease.png Excellent! Glad to hear it. Oh, and hey...congrats on your team's win!
PaigeSpriteRelease.png The hospital team, I mean. I can't believe you were able to whip them all into shape so fast.
LuckySprites.png Ha. Well, I was surprised to see they had it in them.
EdegaSpriteS.png Ah, there you are, Mr Jonronero.
EdegaSpriteS.png Good news. Ian has completed a beta build of the new defibrillator.
EdegaSpriteS.png It's much more powerful, more fully featured. We're calling it the Miracle Defibrillator.
EdegaSpriteS.png If we perform the procedure today, you can be back in the pro league by tomorrow morning. No recovery period.
LuckySprites.png Wow. Wait, really? Tomorrow?
EdegaSpriteS.png Of course. In time for the playoffs. Ready?
LuckySprites.png ...
LuckySprites.png .....
LuckySprites.png Actually...I think I'll pass.
EdegaSpriteS.png Excuse me?
LuckySprites.png I couldn't tell at first, but it looks like I've been making good progress on my own.
LuckySprites.png Even if it's taking forever.
LuckySprites.png When I got here, I was dying to get out, but...maybe this place ain't so bad.
LuckySprites.png The people are...nice. And persistent.
LuckySprites.png I thought they were screwing around when they said they wanted to play ball. But they really went through with it.
LuckySprites.png And every point they scored...it felt just as good as scoring my own.
LuckySprites.png Maybe even better.
LuckySprites.png I've spent my whole career trying to make miracles happen on pure grit and determination.
LuckySprites.png But after seeing how pumped they were winning just one little game...maybe all that energy I built up is better spent somewhere else.
EdegaSpriteS.png ...
LuckySprites.png If your "beta build" thingy goes wrong...I might lose this part of me that's still left.
LuckySprites.png I can't do that. I've only got one body, y'know?
EdegaSpriteS.png Interesting. The choice is your own, but, if I may...
EdegaSpriteS.png From what I can tell, the status of your next contract with the Middlesea Scales seems to be hanging by a thread.
EdegaSpriteS.png You're keeping your fans waiting. And your team. I can't imagine that reflects well on you.
LuckySprites.png ...
LuckySprites.png Well, maybe I've found a better team.
LuckySprites.png Thanks for the offer anyway, doc. Good luck with your beta testing.
EdegaSpriteS.png Hrm.
EdegaSpriteS.png Interesting.
EdegaSpriteS.png Enjoy the rest of your stay. I'm sure Dr Paige must know what's best for you.
PaigeSpriteRelease.png ...
IanSpriteRelease.png Hey, uh, Ada...we should talk.
PaigeSpriteRelease.png What's up?
IanSpriteRelease.png About that virus, Connectifia Abortus...
IanSpriteRelease.png The intern's work at the baseball game, handling the big flare-up...it gave me a lot of great info.
IanSpriteRelease.png I think I've figured it out. It's the rhythm defibrillation system itself that keeps causing the glitches.
PaigeSpriteRelease.png Oh...
IanSpriteRelease.png Yeah. Yikes, right? But there's good news! I think we can fix it.
IanSpriteRelease.png I just need more time.
IanSpriteRelease.png Edega keeps dragging me away to work on his new "miracle cure" thing.
IanSpriteRelease.png If you and the intern can keep him busy, and take care of all the patients...I can figure out how to get rid of the virus!
PaigeSpriteRelease.png That's good!
IanSpriteRelease.png Y-yeah! Although, maybe a little bit easier said than done.
PaigeSpriteRelease.png Definitely...but the intern's been unstoppable so far!
PaigeSpriteRelease.png Together, we'll keep things running as smooth as-
LuckySprites.png Oh hey, doc.
LuckySprites.png Since I'm gonna be stuck here anyway, and I'm still feeling the post-victory glow...
LuckySprites.png ...I wanna get something off my chest.
LuckySprites.png You two aren't so bad. Maybe.
LuckySprites.png I mean, you do spew a bunch of techno-jargon at me. And keep me cooped up in bed all the time.
LuckySprites.png And, uh, make me eat yogurt and weird vegetable mush.
LuckySprites.png But...at the end of the day...I know you're just trying to help.
LuckySprites.png Sorry if I gave you a rough time. Or something.
PaigeSpriteRelease.png Not at all! We're just here to do right by you, no matter what. Even on the days when being here isn't so fun.
LuckySprites.png Well, from now on, I'll try not make your life a livin' hell, haha. I promise.
LuckySprites.png And as for you, intern. Once I finish my recovery...
LuckySprites.png ...I'm challengin' you to an arm wrestle!
LuckySprites.png So you better not transfer to any other clinics, y'hear?
IanSpriteRelease.png (The intern is gonna break this man like a twig...)
MinerSpritesheet.png Making friends over here, Coach? I knew you had it in ya!
NicoleSpriteS3.png Loving that hustle, Coach! The charm! The can-do attitude!
HaileySpriteS.png Awwwww, Coach! If you just wanted to make friends, you shoulda just asked! We'll be your friends!
LuckySprites.png S-shut up!
PaigeSpriteRelease.png Alright, everyone! Party's over! Back to your rooms!
LuckySprites.png Yeah! Rest up real good, because you're all joggin' laps around the block tomorrow!
IanSpriteRelease.png D-does he mean us too?
PaigeSpriteRelease.png I think so!
PaigeSpriteRelease.png Alright intern, you can head home now! Sounds like we've got a workout to do!
PaigeSpriteRelease.png See you tomorrow!
JanitorSmol.png Did you hear about the hospital baseball team?
JanitorSmol.png They went up against a university and actually won!
JanitorSmol.png I overheard that girl Hailey stressin' about how they were going to come up with a uniform.
JanitorSmol.png She wanted matching outfits for the team.
JanitorSmol.png I figured I'd help her out... so I gave her a box of old hospital staff uniforms. For the janitors and such.
JanitorSmol.png Turns out that was exactly what she needed! Using those old ratty things, she sewed together those really cute baseball uniforms.
JanitorSmol.png Now, I'll be honest with ya, I was tempted to join the team myself.
JanitorSmol.png I've got a real mean arm. I could see myself pitching.
JanitorSmol.png But... well, I chickened out. I didn't want to embarrass myself in front of Lucky.
JanitorSmol.png I figured maybe my energy would be better spent somewhere else.
JanitorSmol.png That's why I went to the game and cheered loud and proud from the bleachers!

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
To all my fans (To all the fans)
I tried my best but things are tough
I'm out of luck (You're out of luck)
My joints are torn, I can't hold on

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

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

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

[段]
拼尽全力（拼尽全力）
坚持到底，还是失败
好运耗尽（好运耗尽）
浑身伤痛，默默忍耐
每个人都说我还不如
不如就这样悄悄离开
梦想永不歇，我还是想比赛

[段]
看台依旧
但欢呼已变成责怪
辜负期望
理所当然，不再被爱
我不愿再等待
像这样的未来
同情是一种伤害

[其他]
我越过迷惘
那遗憾已是昨日风光
不被梦捆绑
我不再彷徨
伙伴在身旁，我在路上

History

  • Before the 1.0 release, a dialog was present before playing the level, instructing the user to disable Steam Overlay as indicated:
IanSpriteRelease.png Before we continue, we should-
IanSpriteRelease.png Sorry, hold on. My phone's buzzing.
IanSpriteRelease.png Hello? O-oh, okay...
IanSpriteRelease.png Apparently, it's for you.
"In order to ensure optimal performance while using the Rhythm Doctor defibrillation system...
...we highly recommend that you disable your Steam Overlay before proceeding.
To disable, right-click Rhythm Doctor in your library.
Go to Properties, go to General, then disable the option labeled "Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game." Then, restart the game."
*click*
IanSpriteRelease.png ...
IanSpriteRelease.png ...cool...can I have my phone back...
  • This advisory was removed once the game was updated to allow levels with window resize to support Steam overlay.

Trivia

  • This level now marks Lucia's first appearance within a main story level. Prior to the Act 5 update, Art Exercise was the first level Lucia could be seen in as a pixel art character, as well as a cameo in Meet and Tweet. This makes it one of the few Early Access levels to add a previously established character to the story mode.
  • This is the only boss stage to have a tutorial.


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