[Resource][The World Ends With You] Food Preferences

[leasspell_dael]

One of my current projects (that might never be completed, but I digress) is a The World Ends With You fanfic. The characters head out for a bite to eat. What am I going to have them order?

In most game-fandoms, this is left up to the writer's interpretation. You look at the character(s) and their personalit(y/ies) and make an educated decision, unless something is mentioned specifically in the script.

The World Ends With You incorporates your characters tastes as part of the game mechanics. Since I'm a complete dork, I referenced a Food Guide over on GameFaqs, and did myself off a neat little chart. I took the item icons from the Food List on the TWEWY Wikia. I've typed it up for easy reference, but there's no reason not to share, right? Here's hoping someone else finds this helpful!

Please note, that the game mechanics aren't referenced in here. This is a writing resource only.

[EDIT 2011/10/17: Added medicines to the chart by request]

Preference Script

Each character has five levels of preference they can respond to food. You can tell by what they say when you place it in their grid.

Food Preference Script
Character Name	Favourite	Likes	Tolerates	Dislikes	Hates
Neku	That's good!	Not bad.	It's edible.	Gross.	Augh, pass!
Shiki	It's delicious!	So yummy!	Food's food.	Eugh!	You finish it.
Joshua	Mmmm... I'm in paradise.	Compliments to the chef.	It'll have to do.	Whatever doesn't kill me.	Nnn-no thank you.
Beat	It's a party in my mouth!	This is great!	That hit the spot!	Ugh! Barf!	Ugh, take it away!

Character Food Preferences

Character Food Preferences
Food Name Cost Location	Description	Favourite	Likes	Tolerates	Dislikes	Hates
Absolute Shadow Ramen Quest Shadow Ramen	This treasure of the ramen world was born of a complete reimagining of the soup, its flavor both familiar and brand new.	Joshua Beat	Neku Shiki
ATK Capsules ¥ 20000 Nishimura Drugs	Rich in niacinamide, this unique blend encourages activity throughout the body's tissues, upping its natural supply of energy.		Joshua Beat	Neku	Shiki
Bouillabaisse ¥ 580 WildKat	A flavorful seafood stew. The delicious, rich broth is guaranteed to transport your palate to paradise.	Beat	Joshua		Shiki	Neku
BRAVE+ ¥ 20000 Nishimura Drugs	Curiosity is the primary ingrediant in this energy drink. One sip gives you the courage to do anything you put your mind to.					Neku Shiki Joshua Beat
Coffee ¥ 520 WildKat	A dark, smoky flavor punctuates this smooth black coffee.		Neku   Joshua		Shiki	Beat
Cola ¥ 210 Mexican Dog, Sunshine	Frosty, fizzy, and fun, this classic quencher packs the refreshing power of the kola nut!		Beat	Neku	Joshua	Shiki
Cordyceps ¥ 80000 Mind & Body Foods	A rare and costly Chinese remedy, this parasitic fungus grows on insect larvae. Use it to tap into the wellspring of courage within you.		Joshua	Neku     Beat	Shiki
Corn Chowder ¥ 470 Sunshine	Piping hot corn chowder. A thick, rich blend of corn, cream, and butter.		Neku Shiki	Joshua Beat
Crepe ¥ 450 Mexican Dog	A crepe filled with strawberries and fresh whipped cream, each flavor beautifully complementing the other.	Shiki	Joshua	Neku		Beat
Curious Mushrooms ¥ 590000 Mind & Body Foods	Incredibly scarce, this rarefied delicacy is said to bring instant fortune to any who eat it.	Neku   Joshua	Beat		Shiki
Definitivo Chili Dog Quest Mexican Dog	An extra-select frank made with only top-quality ingredients. It all comes down to the chili.	Joshua Beat	Neku Shiki
DEF Medicine ¥ 20000 Nishimura Drugs	This vitamin C supplement not only boosts the body's resistance to illness, but also wards off stress induced fatigue.		Shiki	Neku	Beat	Joshua
Donuts ¥ 350 WildKat	Old-fashioned donuts. Crisp and not too sweet, these tasty morsels are perfect for a snack.	Shiki		Neku	Joshua	Beat
Double Burger ¥ 480 Sunshine	Two mouthwateringly juicy patties on a sesame-seed bun. This delectable burger is enough to sate the hungriest of men.	Beat	Neku	Joshua	Shiki
French Fries ¥ 320 Sunshine	Thin-cut potatoes, lightly salted and fried to a golden brown. Forget about calories - these are worth the weight.		Beat	Neku   Joshua	Shiki
Ginseng ¥ 20000 Mind & Body Foods	A step above your average ginseng, this special strain has been cultivated to maximize its strength-giving properties.	Shiki	Neku     Beat	Joshua
Hamburger ¥ 360 Sunshine	A regular hamburger. Nothing special, but who can complain?		Beat	Neku Shiki Joshua
Hot Dog ¥ 460 Mexican Dog	A juicy frankfurter jutting out of a freshly-baked bun. Sometimes the simplest foods can be the best.			Neku Shiki Joshua Beat
House Blend ¥ 680 WildKat	Only the finest beans were selected for this drop coffee; the aroma is almost as invigorating as the flavor.		Neku   Joshua	Shiki   Beat
HP Tablets ¥ 10000 Mind & Body Foods / Nishimura Drugs	A full day's worth of nutrients packed into one handy tablet. Perfect for folks looking for a healthy life in the fast lane.		Neku Shiki	Joshua Beat
Insta-Noodles ¥ 100 Ramen Don	Enjoy the classic taste of Ramen Don anywhere. Just add water!	Beat	Joshua	Neku		Shiki
Mako Sinnergy QUEST Nishimura Drugs	Packed with over fifty different herbal medicines, this tonic gives its drinker an almost magical toughness.	Neku	Beat	Shiki Joshua
Minestrone ¥ 420 Sunshine	Piping hot minestrone. Packed with fresh-cut vegetables, this soup is both healthy and filling.	Shiki	Neku		Beat	Joshua
Miso Ramen ¥ 680 Ramen Don	Noodles in miso broth, topped with veggies. Red and white miso were stewed for over thirty hours to create an unmistakably rich soup.	Shiki	Joshua Beat	Neku
Muffin Set ¥ 400 WildKat	Plain and chocolate chip muffins, paired together for maximum variety. They're more filling than they look!		Shiki	Joshua Beat	Neku
Mystic Ramen Quest Ramen Don	The result of countless hours of research, this is the ultimate ramen. One mouthful and no other noodles will ever compare.	Neku Shiki	Joshua Beat
Nuggets ¥ 350 Sunshine	5-piece chicken nuggets. Every succulent bite offers an explosion of chickeny goodness that'll make you wish you had six.	Neku	Joshua Beat	Shiki
OJ ¥ 210 Mexican Dog, Sunshine	100% orange juice. Fresh, full, citrusy flavor granted by the twin blessings of the earth and sun.		Shiki	Neku	Joshua	Beat
Pancakes ¥ 530 WildKat	Pancakes fresh off the griddle. The subtle sweetness of butter and maple syrup makes these an instant hit.		Neku Shiki	Joshua Beat
Pumpkin Soup ¥ 580 WildKat	A thick chowder kissed by the subtle sweetness of pumpkin. Nutritious and delicious.		Neku Shiki	Joshua Beat
Royal Jelly Q10 ¥ 25000 Nishimura Drugs	This supplement is made with royal jelly — special honey only given to the queen bee. Its nutritional properties are unmatched.		Shiki	Neku   Joshua	Beat
Salad ¥ 420 Sunshine	Crisp lettuce combined with a variety of colorful garden vegetables for a healthy, yet tasty, alternative.	Shiki	Joshua	Neku	Beat
Shadow Steak Ramen ¥ 5000 Shadow Ramen	Shimmering black noodles topped with decadent Yonezawa beef steak give this murky ramen a top-class flavor.	Beat	Joshua		Neku	Shiki
Shio Ramen ¥ 580 Ramen Don	Noodles in a light, salty broth. The simple unpretentious flavor will convince even the choosiest ramen nut.	Joshua	Neku Shiki		Beat
Shoyu Ramen ¥ 600 Ramen Don	Noodles in a delicious soy sauce broth. An exercise in balance, the soup's flavor is deep yet not heavy, savory, but not saline.	Neku	Shiki   Beat		Joshua
Soft Serve Swirl ¥ 320 Sunshine	Vanilla, dark chocolate and milk chocolate harmonize in a perfectly sinful symphony of creamy goodness.	Shiki		Neku	Joshua	Beat
Special Dog ¥ 630 Mexican Dog	A hot dog loaded with melted cheddar, relish, and ketchup for a colorful meal that's a feast for the eyes.		Neku Shiki   Beat	Joshua
Sync Bar ¥ 20000 Nishimura Drugs	Every bar has been blessed by Japan's top spirit channeler. Eat one, and you'll be making friends without even trying.	Joshua				Neku Shiki   Beat
The "Tatsumi" Burger Quest Sunshine	The ultimate burger, made with only the finest ingredients. Even the pickeiest of foodies will shut up and chow down.	Neku	Shiki Joshua Beat
Tonkotsu Ramen ¥ 750 Ramen Don	Noodles in a full-flavored pork bone broth. Hand-picked ham hocks and backfat provide an unexpectedly clean, crisp taste.	Beat		Neku   Joshua	Shiki
Vanilla Soft Serve ¥ 230 Sunshine	Everyone's favorite: sweet vanilla soft serve. Its rich, creamy flavor delights young and old alike.		Shiki	Neku     Beat	Joshua
Viper Drink QUEST Mind & Body Foods	The secret of this nutritious tonic is red viper soaked in a special mixture. One gulp and you'll be bursting with energy.	Joshua	Beat		Neku	Shiki

Food by Menu with Preferences Noted

(After each menu item will be a quick-guide character preference label. The labels will be the character's initial, plus a number 1 through 5, with 1 being "hates" and 5 being "favourite". For example: Burger (N3 S3 J3 B4). Neku, Shiki, and Joshua all tolerate burgers, while Beat likes them.)

Sunshine (either location)

Burger: N3 S3 J3 B4
Double Burger: N4 S2 J3 B4
Fries: N3 S2 J3 B4
Nuggets: N5 S3 J4 B4
Salad: N3 S5 J4 B2
Tatsumi Burger: N5 S4 J4 B4
Cola: N3 S1 J2 B4
OJ: N3 S4 J2 B1
Minestrone: N4 S5 J1 B2
Corn Chowder: N4 S4 J3 B3
Vanilla Soft Serve: N3 S4 J2 B3
Soft Serve Swirl: N3 S5 J2 B1

Mexican Dog

Hot Dog: N3 S3 J3 B3
Special Dog: N4 S4 J2 B4
Definitivo Chili Dog: N4 S4 J5 B5
Cola: N3 S1 J2 B4
OJ: N3 S4 J2 B1
Crepe: N3 S5 J4 B1

WildKat

Donuts: N3 S5 J2 B1
Muffin Set: N2 S4 J3 B3
Coffee: N4 S2 J4 B1
House Blend: N4 S3 J4 B3
Bouillabaisse: N1 S2 J4 B5
Pumpkin Soup: N4 S4 J3 B3
Pancakes: N4 S4 J3 B3

Ramen Don

Shoyu Ramen: N5 S3 J2 B3
Miso Ramen: N3 S5 J4 B4
Shio Ramen: N4 S4 J5 B2
Tonkotsu Ramen: N3 S2 J3 B5
Mystic Ramen: N5 S5 J4 B4
Insta-Noodles: N3 S1 J4 B5

Shadow Ramen

Shadow Steak Ramen: N2 S1 J4 B5
Absolute Shadow Ramen: N4 S4 J5 B5

Nishimura Drugs

HP Tablets: N4 S4 J3 B3
ATK Capules: N3 S2 J4 B4
DEF Medicine: N3 S4 J1 B2
Sync Bar: N1 S1 J5 B1
Royal Jelly Q10: N3 S4 J3 B2
Mako Sinnergy: N5 S3 J3 B4
BRAVE+: N1 S1 J1 B1

Mind & Body Foods

HP Tablets: N4 S4 J3 B3
Ginseng: N3 S5 J2 B3
Curious Mushrooms: N5 S2 J5 B4
Cordyceps: N3 S2 J4 B3
Viper Drink: N2 S1 J5 B4

I hope someone else finds this helpful! Please let me know if any of the information is incorrect.

Comments

Sweet.

[angel_negra]

This is really cool. I'm totally bookmarking this for the next time I'm playing the game. Thanks so much for writing it up.

Re: Sweet.

[leasspell_dael]

I'm glad you enjoyed! If you're looking for guide for game mechanics, this is the one that I used to make my chart, which provides better information for gameplay. Thanks for commenting!