Shuichi must first complete Kaito's Free Time Event route and obtain all 5 hearts before he is able to access the use of Date Tickets. For a guide to Kaito's Free Time Event route, see: Free Time Events/Kaito Momota.
After completing Kaito's Free Time Event route, he must then use Date Tickets, purchasable from the Casino at the end of each day, and choose a location. Each location has 3 separate sets of activities to choose from, for a total of 9 per location. Depending on the option chosen, Shuichi will receive a different response:
Best Option
1 heart
Good Option
½ heart
Bad Option
No hearts
Worst Option
No hearts
When getting close to 10 full hearts (which can be checked at Monokuma at the school entrance), Kaito's Harmonious Heart event will be triggered at random, which is a Non-Stop Debate style minigame that gives Shuichi an insight into Kaito's inner thoughts.
Achieving 10 hearts will unlock Kaito's ending at the end of Love Across the Universe. On the 10th day, Shuichi will be in the courtyard with any characters that he has earned full max reputation with. Talking to them will trigger a final dialogue choice option. If the player selects the correct answer, they will receive that character's special present - that character's underwear. Kaito's heart status carries on into subsequent playthroughs of Love Across the Universe, and his graduation event can be viewed for each subsequent playthrough until they reset the mode.
Dates[]
AV Room[]
Date 1[]
Watch a documentary on athletes
Seeing this makes me remember my astronaut training. Astronaut training involves just as much exercise as athletes do.
I wonder how all those guys who trained with me are doing...
Alright! Thinking about that made me super motivated! We're definitely gonna get out of this place, you got it!?
Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.
Watch a documentary on bugs
I remember a while back there was some theory that bugs came from space. All life came from the ocean and as far as I know, there aren't any bugs there.
The theory got shot down, but I always get so pumped up by stuff like that!
I think this conversation went well.
Watch a documentary on aliens
I totally get why you'd be interested in this documentary. But, y'know...we shouldn't watch it.
Honestly, the producers let slip that it was all a lie. It's a fake documentary... The day I found that out...
I've never felt despair like I did that day... How dare they mess with my adventurous heart...
It seems like that didn't go well...
Date 2[]
Watch an action movie
Action movies are fun cuz you don't have to think too hard to enjoy them. And there's a bunch of 'em that use the universe as their stage!
Alright! I'm gonna tell you all about my favorites! You ready to take notes!?
Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.
Watch a comedy movie
Movies like this are great for turning your mood around. When you're down, all you gotta do is let out a laugh and everything's good!
If you're down all the time, then your dreams might get away from you!
I think this conversation went well.
Watch a horror movie
L-Like I'd watch something so uncool. What's so fun about watching fake g-g-ghosts!? Don't get me wrong! I'm not s-scared or anything!
Damn, this is awkward...
Date 3[]
We should focus on reality, not movies
Right on! That's my sidekick!
A man should chase real passions, not sit around watching fake stuff!
Hell yeah! I'm fired up like crazy now! I'll teach you all about the universe as I imagine it!
Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.
Play dominoes with the movie boxes
I may not seem like it, but I'm pretty good at setting up dominoes! During astronaut training, we had to do dexterity exercises.
I, Kaito Momota, Luminary of the Stars, will make a domino setup that will shock even you!
I think this conversation went well.
I might fall asleep...
Well, sure. If you grab some boring movie or something.
But if you decide that's gonna happen from the start, then it probably will. If you always expect the worst, then you'll always get the worst!
It seems like that didn't go well...
Dining Room[]
Date 1[]
Let's cook something
Oh? You can cook, Shuichi? That means I can cook too!
My sidekick's skills are my skills, and my skills are my sidekick's skills!
Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.
Let's drink something
H-How did you know I was thirsty!? Insight like that is just what I'd expect from the Ultimate Detective.
Or maybe...it was your sidekick powers that tipped you off!
If that's the case, then I'm proud to have such a great sidekick!
I think this conversation went well.
Let's bake something
Sorry, I'm not really in the mood for sweets.
I need something...more manly. Something that's gonna fill me up. If you eat too many sweets, you'll become a spoiled person.
It seems like that didn't go well...
Date 2[]
Let's go in the freezer
Did you know... In astronaut training, you have to be able to survive in subzero temperatures!
If it's a competition to see who can hold out the longest, I won't lose! The loser has to say how many girls he's had a crush on!
Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.
Let's have some tea
Yeah, let's grab some tea and have a heart-to-heart.
Don't you keep any secrets from me! Sidekicks and heroes shouldn't have secrets between them, y'know?
I think this conversation went well.
Let's try fasting
What!? If you do that, you'll die for sure!
Do you have a fever? Don't push yourself, alright? If you're not feeling well, it's because of my poor management.
It seems like that didn't go well...
Date 3[]
Sleeping after a meal
Yeah, you get it! As expected from my sidekick! They say sleeping after eating makes you fat, but you can't fight instinct!
And now that I said that... I'm feeling sleepy myself...
Alright! I'm gonna listen to my instincts and sleep like a man!
Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.
Drinking green tea after a meal
Yeah! Green tea's great! A piping hot cup of fresh brewed tea is seriously the best.
But now that I think about it, you can't drink fresh tea out in space, huh? It's so obvious, I never even considered it...
Well then! I'll just enjoy it as much as I can on Earth!
I think this conversation went well.
Exercising after a meal
I know that's best, but don't you get sleepy after you eat? I guess even though you're my sidekick, we're pretty different sometimes...
It seems like that didn't go well...
Library[]
Date 1[]
Let's read manga
Adventure manga are the best! They've got so much passion in them! You should read all the famous adventure manga, Shuichi!
Since we're pals, it'd be great to read through some together.
Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.
Let's read a dirty book
Hehe! Of course! It's weird for guys to not look for those kinds of books in a library!
Of course, we gotta keep this a secret from the girls!
I think this conversation went well.
This is boring...
Really? There are so many books here, there's gotta be some that interest you.
Before you start complaining, try looking around a bit more.
It seems like that didn't go well...
Date 2[]
Let's study
Yeah! In order to become an astronaut, you gotta study hard! Let's start by studying language!
And don't let me hear you say you don't need it. There's nothing unnecessary in this world!
Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.
I'm getting sleepy...
Yeah, it's pretty quiet in here. But the silence of a library is nothing compared to the universe, y'know? After all, the universe is just one big silent room.
If you went up there, you'd probably be sleepy all the time.
I think this conversation went well.
Sure is dusty in here
Yeah, but instead of complaining, you should do something about it. If you're gonna be my sidekick, then you gotta know that much.
It seems like that didn't go well...
Date 3[]
Let's look through photographs
Photographs of the planets, huh? When I think about actually being there and seeing them...I get the chills!
Just you wait, planets! I, Kaito Momota, Luminary of the Stars, am gonna see you with my own two eyes!
Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.
Let's make a tower of books
Sounds good. While we're at it, we can clean this place up a bit.
Let's make a tower of books that'll pierce the heavens!
I think this conversation went well.
I want to scream really loud!
Huh? That's not like you, Shuichi. You're not the type to be rude like that. You don't gotta force yourself, y'know?
It seems like that didn't go well...
Gym[]
Date 1[]
Let's do some muscle training
Alright! Let's do 500 push ups! We're gonna go non-stop, so get ready!
Huh? That's too many?
500 should be a piece of cake for my sidekick! Don't complain, just do it!
The impossible is possible! All you gotta do is make it so!
Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.
Let's renovate this place
What, you wanna make this place more comfortable or something? What if you start liking it here? Weren't we gonna work together and escape this academy?
It seems like that didn't go well...
I'm tired...
Huh? You haven't even done anything yet. If you keep talking like that, I won't hold back, even if you are my sidekick!
Damn, this is awkward...
Date 2[]
Let's play basketball
You got guts to challenge me at basketball! Didn't I tell you? My basketball skills are universe-tier.
World-class athletes try to be my apprentice just to steal my skills.
But...my muscles are cramping, so I can't really play basketball right now.
Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.
Let's warm up a bit
Yeah, it'd suck if I got injured and had to give up on being an astronaut. Let's work on our warm ups, then.
Oh, hold on. Is it possible to get injured doing warm ups? If that's the case, then we better do some pre-warm up warm ups...
I think this conversation went well.
Ah, maybe we should take off our clothes...?
Huh!? What are you talking about!? Save that stuff for the girls! Or wait, did you come out or something and not tell me!?
It seems like that didn't go well...
Date 3[]
Let's train...our minds...
Yeah! It's got nothing to do with exercising, but your mind's important! If you can't visualize your goals, you'll never be able to achieve them.
That's just what I'd expect from my sidekick! You get what's important!
Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.
I'll be the referee
Huh? If you're the referee, does that mean I'll just be exercising by myself?
Haha! So the sidekick wants to see the hero's full potential? Then why didn't you say so!? I'll show you everything I got!
I think this conversation went well.
Let's burn this place to the ground
What? Hey, c'mon, that's not you, man. What's wrong? If something's wrong, all you gotta do is talk to me about it.
If it's something you won't talk to me about, then there's nothing I can do...
Damn, this is awkward...
Courtyard[]
Date 1[]
Let's get some fresh air
Yeah, it's a hundred times better than the stale air inside.
A man's gotta be in a wide-open space, y'know? Staying indoors for too long will turn you into a narrow-minded person.
That's why I'm gonna go to the universe and be a universe-minded guy!
Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.
Let's go for a run
Yeah, sounds good! I haven't been able to do my daily training since we came here.
Let's run like we're chasing our pasts! Detectives need stamina too, right?
I think this conversation went well.
Let's go back inside
Huh? Why'd you pick this place if you were just gonna go back? It's not manly to keep changing your mind like that!
Damn, this is awkward...
Date 2[]
Let's relax in the sun
It's been a while since I was able to get some sun.
Ever since I was a kid, I'd think about the universe while sunbathing... But these days, I've been so busy with training, I haven't had time to relax.
Thanks to you, I remembered how important it is to relax sometimes!
Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.
Let's dance!
Huh? Dance with you? Why? It's not like I don't want to, but...
Well, whatever! If you're suggesting it, I'm sure you've got a good reason!
I think this conversation went well.
What a great view...
Really? I don't think so. I mean, I'm the guy who's gonna fly off into the universe. I can't be content with a view like this. I gotta see bigger and better things.
It seems like that didn't go well...
Date 3[]
I want to get outside as soon as I can...
Well that's obvious... What's really on your mind, man? If there's something you're worried about, just talk to me.
Your worry is my worry! My worry is your worry! If I can ease your worries, mine will be eased too!
Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.
I've gotten used to being here...
Yeah, me too. But that doesn't change the fact that I wanna escape! Life is short! I don't have time to waste loafing around here.
Don't get complacent! If you start to enjoy a place like this, then you'll never find new horizons!
It seems like that didn't go well...
Staying here forever wouldn't be so bad
Huh!? What the hell are you talking about!? No way we're staying here forever!
Even if you are my sidekick, I won't let you off the hook for saying that!
Damn, this is awkward...
General Reactions[]
These dialogues are the reactions Shuichi will receive at the end of the date, depending on which choice was made.
Best Option
You showed me a great time today... Just what I'd expect from my sidekick! Let's hang out next time too! I can't have my sidekick picking someone else!
We should probably get back now.
Good Option
When I'm with you, time just flies by. I'll never get bored of hanging out with you, man. Let's do it again soon!
Let's head back to the dorms.
Bad Option
Are you tired or something?
If you're not feeling well, just rest. My sidekick's fatigue is my fatigue. I'm...gonna head back first.
Worst Option
C'mon, man. Don't go forgetting a sidekick's responsibilities. I'm heading back...
Harmonious Heart[]
Harmonious Heart is a minigame in Love Across the Universe. It uses mechanics similar to the Non Stop Debate trial minigame during Class Trials. During this event, Shuichi will get insight into Kaito's inner thoughts, and can refute or confirm something he is anxious about by using special Truth Bullets called "deny" and "affirm". Successfully navigating this event is necessary to unlock Kaito's ending.
Transcript[]
Kaito's Harmonious Heart
What if we really gotta stay here forever...?
No, what am I saying...?
I won't accept this! No way! Damn it... For me to be this weak... It's not like me...
I can't let Shuichi see me like this... I can't show weakness in front of my sidekick...
Options[]
Deny: I can't show weakness in front of my sidekick...
I'm your sidekick...but I'm also your friend, Kaito. Maybe you don't show weakness to your sidekick. But you can to your friend.
...
If you don't want to open up to your sidekick...
maybe you'll open up to your best friend. How about it, Kaito?
Shuichi...
Thanks. I'm alright now.
What? Are you sure?
Now that I know you think of me like that... All my doubts are gone!
Alright! Let's escape this screwed up academy together!
Good, it seems like we both had a lot of fun.
Affirm: It's not like me...
...That's true. You never back down from a challenge, do you, Kaito?
Right!? No way a man who's gonna explore the universe should freak out about this!
Especially to you.
...To me?
I can't show weakness in front of my sidekick. Just forget about whatever it was you heard before.
I was unsure for a sec, but now I'm overflowing with motivation!
He sounds like he's hiding something...
I think this conversation went well.
Affirm: I can't show weakness in front of my sidekick...
You never show me your weakness, Kaito.
Yeah! No way I'd do that. It's as absurd as saying you're an alien.
It's not *that* absurd...
No, to me it's a really big deal. But I can't really shake this mood just yet...
Sorry, but could you leave me alone for now?
It seems like that didn't go well...
Deny: It's not like me...
I don't know about that, Kaito... It's okay to be afraid sometimes...
It's not like me to make others worry...
I-I'm not trying to "worry" about you or anything...
It's fine... What have I done? I'm so embarrassed.
I've failed my sidekick... Sorry, but can you leave me alone for a bit?
Damn, this is awkward...
Kaito's Graduation Event[]
If Shuichi has achieved all 10 hearts by the 10th day of Love Across the Universe, he will unlock Kaito's Graduation Event.
Kaito's Graduation Event
Before I left the academy... I decided to talk alone with Kaito. This is the last day we'll spend at this academy... This school life was crazy, but now that I think back on it, we had some good times.
This is our last day living here, huh...? I thought I'd be happy about it, but I don't want it to end...I'm a little sad.
It was just for a short while, but we did go through a lot. I'm a little sad too. Ah, but of course, I'm still more happy than sad.
Are you going to go back to astronaut training when you get out of here?
Of course! No way I'd give up on my dream of becoming an astronaut! I lost time here, so once I get back, I'm gonna train harder than before! I'm gonna make up all my lost time as fast as I can!
That's true, while we were in here, the other trainees were training every day.
Yeah, it's gonna be hard work closing that gap!
But, y'know, coming here... I think it was good for me. One reason was because I got to meet you... But also, I was able to practice the most important thing for an astronaut.
The most important thing?
What? I told you before, didn't I? Don't tell me you forgot.
Ah, of course...
The most important thing for an astronaut...
Leadership
...Leadership, right?
Yeah, that's definitely important for an astronaut. But that's not the most important thing, as far as I'm concerned. Hey, did you really forget about it?
That was wrong. The most important thing must be...
Adapting to any environment
...The ability to adapt to any environment, right?
Well, yeah. Adapting to your environment is important...
But there's something more important than that. Did you seriously forget?
That was wrong. The most important thing must be...
Communication
...Good communication, right?
Ah, so you did remember it. No matter how great you are, you can't be an astronaut if you can't communicate. A fight on a spaceship because of bad communication could be fatal, right?
Yeah, I imagine that would be terrible.
The universe is a hostile place, so communication is really important.
But our daily lives here were the same way, right? Being shut away and told to live together... Living together here was probably even harder than living in a spaceship.
Well, you learned a lot about communication here.
Living here must have been good training for you.
Yeah, I won't waste what I learned here. But it's the same for you, right?
What?
Just how living here helped me in my astronaut training... I think it helped you with your detective work, too. Maybe the time you spent here will be useful for your future, y'now? Isn't that something you gained here?
... Yeah, I suppose I have. Skills every detective needs... Skills every human being needs... And above all else... I was lucky to make a friend like Kaito.
Thank you for everything. I'm really glad I met you, Kaito.
What are you talking about!? That's my line! I'm glad I got to meet you, Shuichi! You'll always be my sidekick, alright!?
Yes, of course!
Kaito and I beamed at one another and shook hands. We both put all our strength into the handshake. I'm really glad I met Kaito. So in at least *one* way, I'm thankful to Monokuma. I'm sure Kaito feels the same way. But we don't have to tell each other that. We don't need words. I know exactly how Kaito feels, without them. This bond might just be the special something I acquired here. And thus, our days at the Ultimate Academy for Gifted Juveniles... came to an end.
After completing Kaito's Love Across the Universe ending, you will receive the following Present:
114. Kaito's Undergarments
Kaito's favorite boxers. The universe is always burning in the important parts.
