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Collar x Malice – Walkthrough And Guide

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Collar x Malice

This game is built around a long common route that quietly determines which character paths you can access later. Many critical options are locked on a first playthrough, so attempting certain bad endings too early will fail by design. You’re expected to clear other routes first before the full structure opens up.

From the common route, each character branches into a deeply layered path with multiple save-dependent bad endings, trigger-based failures, tragic outcomes, and a single good ending. Proper save placement and consistent Trigger Mode success are essential, as missing even one check can permanently divert you into an unwanted conclusion.

Below is a complete breakdown of the common route and every major character route, including all good endings, bad endings, tragic love endings, and zero endings. Follow the save points exactly and pay close attention to Trigger Mode results if you want to experience the full narrative without unnecessary restarts.

Common Route

Chapter. 0

[Trigger Mode] Success
[Trigger Mode] Success
Common Route Save 1
Don’t report it
Common Route Save 2
Speak honestly
Do you suspect me?
I want to trust you.
What are you trying to protect?
April and May Incidents
June Incident
July Incident
Next
August Incident
Next
September Incident
Next
November Incident
Next
That’s enough for now.
[6F] Forensics
Common Route Save 3

You won’t get some of the choices needed to get the Bad ending 1 and 2 in your first playthrough so finish other playthroughs first before you try and get them

Bad Ending #1

Load Save 1
Report the incident.

Bad Ending #2

Load Save 2
Lie to him
You don’t care if I die?
I understand.
Is working for the SP hard?

Mineo Good Ending

Chapter. 0

Load Common Route Save 3
I want to research X-Day’s beginnings.

Chapter.1

Someone reckless
It will work
Mineo Save 1
Take the normal route.
[4F] Field Operations Support Team
Their methods are wrong

Chapter.2

Mineo Save 2
…
Mineo Save 3
Chase after him

Chapter.3

Say it one more time!
[Investigation]
Curtains
Bloodstain
Roman Numeral
Chair on side
Wall
The numbers were written with Fujii’s blood
The bullet holes around Fujii’s body
Murder via an unrelated conspirator

Chapter.4

I’ll eat it for him
[Send] I was thinking that
Fujii’s murderer…
Someone who likes them
Mineo Save 4
[Trigger Mode] Success

Chapter.5

Mineo!
He probably wouldn’t try to help others
A pre-planned response
Was set up ahead of time
Vengeance against the police
Want me to support you?
Mineo Save 5
Where Fujii was killed
Move close to him

Chapter.6

You did.
Kiss Mineo

Mineo Bad Ending #1

Load Mineo Save 1
Take the shortcut.

Mineo Bad Ending #2

Load Mineo Save 2
That’s not true.
It’s my SRCPO mission.

Mineo Bad Ending #3

Load Mineo Save 3
Stay here for now

Mineo Bad Ending #4

Load Mineo Save 4
[Trigger Mode] Failure

Mineo Bad Ending #5

Load Mineo Save 5
Shinjuku Station

Mineo Tragic Ending

Go back to chapter 6 and choose Low

Aiji Good Ending

Chapter. 0 Aiji Yanagi

Aiji Save 1
Don’t report it
Aiji Save 2
Speak honestly
Do you suspect me?
I want to trust you.
What are you trying to protect?
A Roman numeral and coin
To revive Japan
The victims of the X-Day crimes
Killed out of revenge
Ask what Yanagi’s goal is
[6F] Forensics

Chapter. 1

I want to investigate Adonis.
[Send] Leadership might have changed
Mistaken arrests
Stalking
Internet bullying

Chapter. 2

Why me?

Aiji Save 3
Ask for help
[B1F] Firing Range
[Trigger Mode] Success
[Trigger Mode] Success
[Trigger Mode] Success
[4F] Field Operations Unit
[4F] Field Operations Support Team
[6F] Forensics
[7F] Investigation Headquarters
Agree with him

Chapter. 3

The location might be…
It’s a young woman
“Anyone with a curious nature would wonder”
She wore a miniskirt and rabbit ears
[Investigation]
Black Monster
Screaming Man
Splattered Blood
Stained Glass
Chain on Wrist
Black Monster
Black Monster
I’ll learn from you.
Saeki’s just a friend!

Chapter.4

Leave it to me.
Don’t mention Akito
About Kazuki…
No.
Tell me about Adonis.
Aiji Save 4
[Trigger Mode] Success

Chapter.5

I’m not scared.
You must be stopped.
[Send] Find the person who gave me the collar
[Send] Just kidding.
[1F] Reception
[3F] SRCPO
[4F] Field Operations Unit
[4F] Field Operations Support Team
[6F] Forensics
[7F] Investigation Headquarters
[RF] Rooftop
Male
Yes
Yes
I know someone
Yuzuru Saeki
Shove him

Chapter.6

Aiji Save 5
Please hold my hand
Aiji Save 6
Don’t shoot him
Please try it

Chapter.7

What happened ten years ago?
Play drunk
I’m happy.
He wanted me to stop him.
Waiting for me
To erase sorrow
Aiji Save 7
He wanted to kill me
(Translation note: likely “He wanted me to kill him”)
The church in Shinjuku Garden
Aiji Save 8
Report it
Aiji Save 9
[Trigger Mode] Success
[Trigger Mode] Success
[Trigger Mode] Success

Aiji Bad Ending #1

Load Aiji Save 1
Report the incident

Aiji Bad Ending #2

Load Aiji Save 2
Lie to him
You don’t care if I die?
I understand.
Is working for the SP hard?
Modus operandi
To blame the police
The higher-ups in the government
Killed because they were in the area

Aiji Bad Ending #3

Load Aiji Save 3
Discreetly follow him on my own

Aiji Bad Ending #4

Load Aiji Save 4
[Trigger Mode] Failure

Aiji Zero Ending #1

Load Aiji Save 6
Raise my gun
[Trigger Mode] Success

Aiji Bad Ending #5

Load Aiji Save 7
I was his friend and colleague

Aiji Bad Ending #6

Load Aiji Save 8
Don’t report it

Aiji Tragic Love Ending

Load Aiji Save 9
[Trigger Mode] Failure

Kei Good Ending

Chapter.0

Load Common Route Save 3
There are things that I need to protect.

Chapter.1

…I can’t say.
The scope of the broadcast
They only wanted the cops to know?
They wanted to throw off the investigation
The crime was poorly planned.
Kei Save 1
Follow Kazuki.
Isn’t this inappropriate?
Prioritize the evacuation

Chapter.2

[Investigation]
Crime Scene Situation
Ground
State of the Body
State of the Body
Murder Weapon
Murder Weapon
Persons of Interest Data
Crime Scene Situation
Ground
Persons of Interest Data
That Ogata stabbed him in the heart
Go see Ogata
[Send] Thanks.
Sugawara and Ogata are accomplices
Ogata went that far
It was a substitute murder
Kei Save 2
Is very reliable

Chapter.3

Kei Save 3
I don’t want to run from him
That’s fine

Chapter.4

[3F] SRCPO
[Send] No, with Okazaki…
Strict
Accept his offer
They’re linked to the countdown crimes
Narrow it down to publicized scandals
Someone who got away with a crime
Kei Save 4
Let’s retreat

Chapter.5

I won’t run.
Yes.

Chapter.6

[Send] I don’t want to lose you.
I hate you now, Okazaki
Kei Save 5
[Trigger Mode] Success

Kei Bad Ending #1

Load Kei Save 1
Follow the other guy.

Kei Bad Ending #2

Load Kei Save 2
I can’t lie to her

Kei Bad Ending #3

Load Kei Save 3
I don’t want him to shoot me
Call him

Kei Bad Ending #4

Load Kei Save 4
I’ll chase him

Kei Tragic Love Ending

Load Kei Save 5
[Trigger Mode] Failure

Shiraishi Good Ending

Chapter. 0

Load Common Route Save 3
I think there’s a leak in the police station.

Chapter.1

I stay at home
I have a lot
I like a good drama

Chapter.2

Be honest
[Investigation]
Bookshelf
Sofa
Over the Drawers
Uhhh… Mukai said, um…
Shiraishi Save 1
Run home.
Shiraishi Save 2
I’d think of a third option
Sure.

Chapter.3

Would ask their reasons
Turn away and pout
The benefactor’s side.
Be furious
Yuki Sunamori
[Send] Please don’t push yourself too hard

Chapter.4

I don’t care if I get hurt
the crime scene.
[Investigation]
Window
Floor
Wall
Doll
Went to the park
Shiraishi Save 3
Trigger Mode: Success

Chapter.5

Explain it
Turn them down
Call

Chapter.6

Shiraishi Save 4
Trigger Mode: Success

Shiraishi Bad Ending #1

Load Shiraishi Save 1
Listen closer.

Shiraishi Bad Ending #2

Load Shiraishi Save 2
I’d sacrifice myself
…

Shiraishi Bad Ending #3

Load Shiraishi Save 3
Trigger Mode: Failure

Chapter.3

Would never forgive them

Shiraishi Bad Ending #4

Go back to chapter 6 and choose Low
Trigger Mode: Success

Shiraishi Tragic Love Ending

Load Shiraishi Save 4
Trigger Mode: Failure

Mineo Good Ending

Chapter.0

Load Common Route Save 3
I want to research X-Day’s beginnings.

Chapter.1

Someone reckless
It will work
Mineo Save 1
Take the normal route.
[4F] Field Operations Support Team
Their methods are wrong

Chapter.2

Mineo Save 2
…
Mineo Save 3
Chase after him

Chapter.3

Say it one more time!
[Investigation]
Curtains
Bloodstain
Roman Numeral
Chair on side
Wall
The numbers were written with Fujii’s blood
The bullet holes around Fujii’s body
Murder via an unrelated conspirator

Chapter.4

I’ll eat it for him
[Send] I was thinking that
Fujii’s murderer…
Someone who likes them
Mineo Save 4
[Trigger Mode] Success

Chapter.5

Mineo!
He probably wouldn’t try to help others
A pre-planned response
Was set up ahead of time
Vengeance against the police
Want me to support you?
Mineo Save 5
Where Fujii was killed
Move close to him

Chapter.6

You did.
Kiss Mineo

Mineo Bad Ending #1

Load Mineo Save 1
Take the shortcut.

Mineo Bad Ending #2

Load Mineo Save 2
That’s not true.
It’s my SRCPO mission.

Mineo Bad Ending #3

Load Mineo Save 3
Stay here for now

Mineo Bad Ending #4

Load Mineo Save 4
[Trigger Mode] Failure

Mineo Bad Ending #5

Load Mineo Save 5
Shinjuku Station

Mineo Tragic Love Ending

Go to Chapter 6 and miss the trigger mode.

Takeru Good Ending

Chapter.0

Load Common Route Save 3
I want the details of the weapons ban repeal.

Chapter.1

Buy a variety
Cooking
If it was a previous suspect
Stalking
[4F] Field Operations Support Team
[6F] Forensics
Takeru Save 1
Pass through

Chapter.2

I’m fine.
Revenge
They’re trying to be found
Changed the subject
[Investigation]
Cork Board
Desk
Floor
Steel Rack
Cork Board
Desk
Floor
Steel Rack
[6F] Forensics
[7F] Investigation Headquarters
I bought prepared food

Chapter.3

Prevent Kazuki from leaving
[Send] I want to see you.
Social problems
Escape from reality

Chapter.4

[RF] Rooftop
[4F] Field Operations Support Team
[6F] Forensics
Be honest with him
Gaming
To be betrayed in the game
Trap Souda
Takeru Save 2
[Trigger Mode] Success

Chapter.5

I won’t apologize.
Just drink quietly
They were pawns
Because he is still useful
The connection with Sasazuka
Takeru Save 3
Go to the office.
[Send] I’m about to cry.

Chapter.6

(No choices in this chapter)

Takeru Bad Ending #1

Load Takeru Save 1
Go to the park

Takeru Bad Ending #2

Go back to chapter 3 and choose Low
Scold Kazuki

Takeru Bad Ending #3

Go back to chapter 4 and choose Low
[RF] Rooftop
[4F] Field Operations Support Team
[6F] Forensics
Be wishy-washy
Running
To lose in the game
Cause another bug

Takeru Bad Ending #4

Load Takeru Save 2
[Trigger Mode] Failure

Takeru Bad Ending #5

Load Takeru Save 3
Go to his home.

Takeru Bad Ending #6

Go back to chapter 6 and choose Low

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