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Tatsumi Port Island - or just Port Island, for short - is in reality a small part of a larger city. With the influence of several things on the man-made island, such as one of the best public high schools in the country, most people at this point refer to the whole city as Port Island even if they intend to go somewhere that actually isn't on the island proper. This generalization has stuck.

A large, densely-populated urban city facing the ocean, Port Island is a place that runs almost like clockwork through the day. Boasting one of the best public transportation systems in the prefecture, if not Japan itself, it is easy to get about where one needs to by monorail. Much of the city's prosperity is owed to the Kirijo Group, whose influence has had many positive respects throughout.

Though humanity has advanced so far in the name of convenience and expansion, there is an underlying level of unhappiness that can be found in many of the residents. Maybe they're in a rut, or things aren't going so smoothly as they seem to on the surface. Some have even gone into a state of unresponsiveness to the world at large, content to remain catatonic until death by malnutrition or the elements. This is dubbed "Apathy Syndrome," and has no known cause.

Surely, none of this is what people will want to let go unchecked?
   --MUSH description

In And Around Port Island

Gekkoukan High School

Paulownia Mall

Just beyond the bridge connecting the mainland to the artificial island this part of town is named for, Paulownia Mall is a small but happening place at nearly all times of the day. It is renowned for its convenience in stark contrast to how small the mall is, and is a popular hangout spot for just about everyone.

Notable Locations

• Game Panic: The game arcade in Paulownia Mall, featuring a variety of games including a crane game which costs 200 YEN.
• Power Records: A music store.
• Aohige Pharmacy: Small pharmacy in the mall which sells medicine and a variety of other everyday items.
• Shinshoudo Antiques: An antique shop.
• Mandragora: A karaoke bar and popular night spot.
• Police Station: The city's main police station.
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• Chagall Cafe: A small coffee shop which specializes in 'Pheromone Coffee' for 500 YEN.
• Club Escapade: A popular attraction in the evenings, it is a small club which features various bands.

Port Island Station

The monorail station situated on the man-made island proper, this area sees a lot of traffic from students going to and from Gekkoukan High as a stop for the "Anehazuru" line that runs between the mainland and Port Island.

Notable Locations

• Screen Shot: A movie theater showing the latest movies.
• Rafflesia: A florist shop.

Iwatodai Strip Mall

Iwatodai Station is one of the busiest monorail stations in the entire prefecture. Taxi services are plentiful, and many people park their bikes off the main path. But the main draw is the nearby strip mall, just a crosswalk away. The number of bicycles parked on the sidewalk is a testament to how big a draw it is for such a small place.

Notable Locations

• Octopia: A small stand which specializes in Takoyaki.
• Wild-Duck Burger: It is a fast-food restaurant.
• Bookworms: A used bookstore.
• Sweet Shop: This store sells a variety of candy and snacks.
• Hakagure: A restaurant specializing in ramen.
• Wakatsu Restaurant: A small sushi restaurant.
• Beef Bowl Shop: Sells beef bowls which are very popular.
• Book On: A book store that specializes in manga.

Naganaki Shrine

SEES Co-Ed Dorm

Tatsumi Memorial Hospital

Fra Mauro University

Shirakawa Boulevard

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Tartarus

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History