Dispatch Romance Complete Guide: Routes, Lock‑In Choices, and Episode 7 Moments

Romance System (Dispatch romance system overview) 💛💜

If you want the short answer: the romance routes reward consistency, trust-building choices, and a few hard lock-in moments that you can’t “undo” later. I treat romance like a long quest chain—small steps early, then big checkpoints that decide the rest of the run.

Dispatch romance system quick start 🧭

Here’s how I approach the Dispatch romance system when I’m playing for a clean romance ending:

• Pick one route early and stay loyal (mixed signals usually backfire).
• Watch for “this changes everything” prompts—those are often lock-ins.
• Keep notes on episode choices (or use a tracker in the Guides section).
• Treat Episode 7 as a make-or-break emotional test. 🧨

In the Dispatch romance system, I’ve found that the “right” option is rarely the flashiest one. It’s usually the choice that matches the character’s core need: safety, honesty, patience, or support.

Spoiler note: This page is written to be helpful even if you’re mid‑run, but it still discusses key romance beats by episode.

Key Romance Mechanics You MUST Understand ⚠️

The romance routes aren’t just “pick the heart icon.” They’re a pattern that repeats across episodes: earn trust, show consistency, then prove it under pressure.

Trust is often hidden (but the game reacts)

I don’t rely on a visible meter. I look for signals:

• Dialogue shifts that sound warmer or more personal
• Follow-up invites (a “small yes” that opens the next scene)
• Characters referencing past choices like they mattered

When I get a cold response after a “romance” pick, I assume I triggered a trust loss. That’s when I pause and check my route notes.

Consistency beats intensity

A single great moment doesn’t carry a route. I’ve had runs where I nailed one big scene, then lost the ending because I kept wobbling between characters. If you want a romance ending, make your run boring in the best way: consistent, focused, and clean.

Lock-ins are real (plan before you click)

Some choices feel like flavor, but behave like a gate. When the game frames it as “choose between two people,” I assume it’s a permanent branch and I slow down.

Here’s a simple way I keep myself honest:

Blonde Blazer (Mandy) – Complete Romance Route 💛

Blonde Blazer’s route is the one I recommend if you want a confident first romance playthrough. The tone is warmer, the intent is clearer, and the “what should I pick?” moments tend to be easier to read.

What usually works on this route

• Show respect without being distant
• Back her decisions when the team doubts her
• Prioritize safety during chaos
• Don’t treat romance as a workplace joke

Episode-by-episode route notes

I’m not listing every line—just the decisions that usually act like checkpoints:

• Episode 1: Take the early romantic signal seriously. If you dodge it, the route often feels colder later.
• Episode 3–4: Support her leadership and her as a person. This route likes “steady partner energy.”
• Episode 4 (lock-in): When you’re asked to choose between two plans or two people, decide based on your target ending.
• Episode 7: The heroic moment is less about being impressed and more about being present. Celebrate the win, then talk like partners.

If you’re also optimizing mission clears while chasing romance, I keep the Mission Success Calculator open so I don’t sabotage the run with a risky squad.

Blonde Blazer Complete Checklist ✅

This is the checklist I use when I’m trying to keep the Blonde Blazer route clean:

• I picked one romance route and stopped flirting elsewhere.
• I chose supportive options in early bonding scenes.
• I avoided disrespecting her role in public/team moments.
• I treated lock-in prompts like irreversible choices.
• I handled Episode 7 like a partnership test (support + trust).
• I kept notes in a tracker (or at least a quick doc).

Invisigal (Courtney) – Complete Romance Route 💜

Invisigal’s route is the “slow burn” that hits hard when it lands. The best way I can describe it: the game expects you to be calm, patient, and consistent even when the character is not.

How I think about this route

This romance tends to reward:

• forgiveness over punishment
• curiosity over suspicion
• patience over “winning the argument”

It’s also the route where missing one emotional checkpoint can undo hours of good choices. If you’re serious about it, I recommend tracking your episode decisions in the Blog notes style—or building your own checklist.

Episode checkpoints that often matter

• Early episodes: Don’t demand instant trust. Offer it.
• Mid-game lock-in: When the story asks you to choose a “movie vs dinner” type of split, treat it as permanent.
• Episode 5: Watch for a subtle validation moment. The route can hinge on a single honest line.
• Episode 7: This is the defining emotional scene. Your response decides whether the character feels safe with you or shuts down completely.

Episode 7 Defining Moments: Confession vs Rescue ⚔️

Episode 7 is where most romance runs either become unforgettable… or collapse.

Invisigal: the confession path 💜

When the confession hits, the “best” choice usually isn’t the one that feels righteous. It’s the one that says: I see you, and I’m still here. If you respond with anger or humiliation, the route can snap.

Blonde Blazer: the rescue path 💛

The rescue-style moment is about trust under pressure. I treat it like a team win: praise the heroics, then focus on what comes next. If you make it about yourself, the scene often reads colder.

If you want to keep your run stable while you chase these scenes, spend five minutes on Team Building and avoid squads that feel “cute” but fail mission requirements.

All Romance Endings 🎬

Romance endings usually feel like a combination of:

• your route lock-in
• your Episode 7 response
• your overall “trust tone” across the run

Here’s a simple way I bucket endings when I’m planning:

If you want more planning tools later, start from Tools and keep your run notes linked to the choices you care about.