Arisunime — The True Ending Arc in Summer Pockets consists of two post-route scenarios—ALKA and Pocket—that function as the canonical conclusion to the visual novel. After completing all six main heroine routes, players unlock ALKA, a scenario shedding light on unresolved mysteries and supernatural connections. Finishing ALKA then unlocks Pocket, a kinetic “true route” in which time-travel and sacrifice themes converge to reveal the ultimate fate of Hairi, Shiroha, and their daughter Umi.
Unlocking the True Ending Arc
- Route Requirements
To access ALKA, players must complete the primary routes: Shiroha, Ao, Tsumugi, Kamome (plus others, depending on version). After ALKA is cleared, Pocket becomes available as the definitive ending.
ALKA: Filling in the Supernatural Gaps
- Umi’s Repeated Summers
In ALKA, Umi—actually the daughter of Hairi and Shiroha from the future—repeatedly travels back to relive summers with her mother. This process weakens her existence and forces her to face the consequences of her time-travel efforts (). - Shiroha’s Hidden Role
Umi isn’t the only one looping through time: Shiroha also travels back, attempting to prevent Umi from acquiring her supernatural curse. Their intertwined efforts reveal both resilience and tragedy.
Pocket: The Ultimate Resolution
- Time-Loop Resolution & Sacrifice
In Pocket, Umi travels back further as “Nanami” to intervene in Shiroha’s childhood, preventing the curse from manifesting. This act rewrites the future—but erases Umi’s own existence. - A Healing Summer
When reality resets, Hairi returns to Torishirojima without Umi. This time, he genuinely connects with Shiroha, learning small tasks—like cooking fried rice—and their bond finally begins organically. - Epilogue & Reflections
In the Reflection Blue expansion, an extended epilogue confirms that Hairi and Shiroha eventually marry and reunite with a living Umi—bringing the story full circle.
Why the True Ending Matters
- Narrative Cohesion:
The ALKA and Pocket routes weave together story threads—time travel, fate, and emotional closure—left unresolved in individual character arcs. - Emotional Weight & Time-Loop Stakes:
Umi’s loop-driven sacrifice and Shiroha’s decision add depth and gravitas, elevating Summer Pockets from a slice‑of‑life romance to a poignant tale of maternal love and destiny. - Symbolic Reset:
The final summer in Pocket—simple, heartfelt, and choice‑driven—serves as emotional redemption. Hairi and Shiroha’s relationship grows organically, counteracting the contrivance of supernatural interventions.
Conclusion
The True Ending Arc—ALKA and Pocket—is essential to Summer Pockets’ canonical storyline. These final scenarios bring closure to the time‑travel mystery, forge lasting bonds between Hairi and Shiroha, and complete Umi’s bittersweet journey. With its blend of sacrifice, supernatural lore, and heartfelt resolution, this arc transforms the game into a deeply moving and unforgettable experience.***
