Unlock the Narrator after Julian's Good Ending, then use New Game. Learn the stars flag, three capybaras, affection thresholds, painting choice, and the developer's March bug fixes.
Finish Julian's Good Ending first, then select New Game. Loading an old save does not unlock the Narrator route. His good endings require affnar ≥ 12; the embodied outcome also requires Yes followed by Paint him in the park before Date 3.
The game's store page advertises five endings, but the developer's detailed walkthrough describes three Julian outcomes and three Narrator outcomes, plus an early Day 1 bad branch. The table covers six documented outcomes, not six independently confirmed ending-gallery slots.
Ending requirements
| Outcome | Requirement | Result | Evidence URL | Build | Spoiler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Good | aff > 7 + stars flag (Date 2) | Narrator route unlocked after New Game | G | v1.1* | ⚠️ |
| Julian Neutral | aff > 6; no stars flag | Julian neutral outcome | G | v1.1* | ⚠️ |
| Julian Bad | low aff by Date 3 | bad outcome; early Day 1 exit also described | G | v1.1* | ⚠️ |
| Narrator No-Body Good | Julian Good → New Game; affnar ≥ 12 | good ending without body | G | v1.1* | ⚠️ |
| Narrator Body Good | affnar ≥ 12; park Yes → Paint him | good ending with body | G | v1.1* | ⚠️ |
| Narrator Bad | Narrator route; affnar < 12 | low-affection outcome | G | v1.1* | ⚠️ |
On Julian's first date, ask about his work, thoughts and home for one affection point each. Teasing him once aff reaches two adds two points and grants capybara two. On Date 2, the empathetic stars conversation requires aff of at least six and sets a necessary flag. On Date 3, accept his imperfections, tease at the party and empathize. Julian Good needs aff above seven and the stars flag; affection alone cannot replace it.
For the Narrator, interact with him in the introduction, ask for help, appreciate his kindness and engage with the capybara joke. On Date 2, banter and offer food. When Julian becomes frightened on the ride, step away and comfort the Narrator for three points and deeper dialogue. Inviting him on the Ferris wheel adds three; asking whether he wants to be human adds two. The Date 3 argument is unavoidable, and accumulated affnar determines the ending.
Choice order and documented points
| Scene | Action | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julian Date 1 | Ask about work / thoughts / home | each +1 aff; home grants capybara #1 | G |
| Julian Date 1 | Tease at aff ≥ 2 | +2 aff; capybara #2 | G |
| Julian Date 2 | Empathize during stars scene at aff ≥ 6 | +1 aff; stars flag | G |
| Bus stop Date 2 | Ask about capybaras after #2 | capybara #3 | G |
| Julian Date 3 | Accept imperfections / tease at party / empathize | +2 aff / conditional +1 / +1 | G |
| Narrator Date 1 | Engage at intro; seek help, appreciate kindness, discuss capybaras and fun | four opportunities for +1 affnar | G |
| Narrator Date 2 | Banter and offer food | two opportunities for +1 affnar | G |
| Ride Date 2 | Step away from Julian and comfort Narrator | +3 affnar; deeper dialogue flag | G |
| Ferris wheel | Invite Narrator and ask about becoming human | +3 and +2 affnar | G |
| Peebles Park | Yes → Paint him → tease | body flag; teasing +2 affnar | G |
Capybara one comes from asking Julian about his home on Date 1. Teasing with enough affection grants number two; asking about them at the bus stop on Date 2 grants number three. These collectibles are not established as mandatory for every ending. At Peebles Park, Yes and Paint him enable the body route; teasing after painting adds two more affnar.
An important early bug: the Date 1 bonuses explicitly listed in the walkthrough add up to five, although the Date 2 stars option is said to require six. The developer acknowledged a broken threshold in early builds and patched it. A March 16 update also fixed Narrator scenes. Reload the browser game or reinstall updated v1.1 if choices are missing. The post-fix numeric progression has not been independently replayed.
References (5)
- [G] https://meiri.itch.io/the-narrator-says-were-meant-to-be/devlog/1458353/full-walkthrough-spoilers
- [H] https://meiri.itch.io/the-narrator-says-were-meant-to-be/devlog/1457513/hint-guide-how-to-get-all-endings
- [U] https://meiri.itch.io/the-narrator-says-were-meant-to-be/devlog/1460319/bugfixing-update
- [P] https://meiri.itch.io/the-narrator-says-were-meant-to-be
- [C] https://meiri.itch.io/the-narrator-says-were-meant-to-be/comments?before=40
Efficient order: Julian Good → New Game → reach 12 Narrator points → vary the park's body choices. Keep the stars flag, affection score and painting flag separate. Checked October 18, 2026; full spoilers.
