KEL'S HOUSE, also internally known as KEL & HERO'S HOUSE[1], is one of the many areas within FARAWAY TOWN in OMORI. It is where KEL, HERO, SALLY, and their parents primarily reside throughout the game.
GEOGRAPHY[]
KEL'S HOUSE is the second house shown within SUNNY'S STREET, located between SUNNY and CRIS's houses. It is recognizable by its warm color palette of orange and brown. Next to the garage is a doghouse for the family’s beloved pet dog HECTOR, and two pinwheels that represent both KEL and HERO. Out on the streets is KEL’s basketball hoop, to which SUNNY considers placing it there dangerous. Three trash bins are placed near the front window. The interior is accessible after helping KEL finish his errands on TWO DAYS LEFT.
Inside is rather lively and bright in atmosphere, contrasting the empty, bleak design of SUNNY’s home interior. In fact, energetic music plays in the background within every room of the household. The photos that are hung on the wall showcase KEL’s many relatives. The bookshelves are full of books about fishing or golf, with them containing a variety of action figures and toys. Several medals and award ribbons are placed throughout the house, showcasing the many talents of the family from time to time.
STORY[]
TWO DAYS LEFT[]
After picking up the food orders, KEL and SUNNY are able to enter the former's house. Shortly after entering, POLLY will arrive, asking for BASIL's whereabouts. KEL and SUNNY will leave to look for BASIL. Shortly thereafter, HERO arrives offscreen, informed of the current events, and decides to head out again in order to find KEL and SUNNY.
After BASIL is returned to his house, HERO, SUNNY, and KEL return to eat dinner. While going through the PHOTO ALBUM, HERO notices all the missing photos have MARI in them. Later, HERO decides to spend the night at SUNNY's house, upsetting his mother. HERO is able to satisfy her by buying her flowers and promising to wash the dishes with her for the next week. After this, KEL, SUNNY, and HERO leave for a sleepover at SUNNY's house.
NOTABLE AREAS[]
LIVING ROOM[]
The LIVING ROOM gives off the impression of a warm and comfy household, as it contains various pieces of furniture and decorations the family uses. Near the entrance is a shoe and coat rack, as well as an ordinary houseplant. In the center of the room is a light brown carpet with a large couch, a lamp, and a table holding the house’s TV remote. The pathways to the left of the room lead to the KITCHEN and DINING ROOM, while the one up north leads to the STAIRCASE.
To the right of the room are a blue carpet where HECTOR used to sleep on when he was a young puppy, an old dog bed, a rubber ball, and a stuffed animal with its head torn off. Next to it are blocking blocks and HECTOR’s food and water bowl. Up front are some award medals placed above the fireplace’s mantle, and next to it consists of a TV set, a house phone, and an ornate houseplant. The most notable feature of the room is KEL and HERO’s family photo room, which SUNNY notably admires and respects.
DINING ROOM[]
The DINING ROOM is decorated with photos of KEL and HERO’s relatives, award medals, and a few action figures on the racks. Connected to the room is the KITCHEN through the north doorway. This is also where the PEPPER SPRAY item can be obtained on TWO DAYS LEFT. On that same day, SUNNY goes through here briefly to obtain a home-cooked meal to microwave for dinner.
A large dining table with six wooden chairs is placed on the carpet, with a lone rubber ball lying beside it. The upper corner notably features a plastic fish above the doorway, a basic lamp, and some potted plants. Southeast of the room are what SUNNY believes to be some potted bamboo stalks. KEL'S DAD is briefly seen here with some cookies and a HERO SANDWICH on the same day. The pathway to the right leads back to the LIVING ROOM.
KITCHEN[]
The KITCHEN is also quite lively like the other rooms in the household. Pots and pans are shown scattered throughout the tabletop. Notable objects include a paper towel roll, a toaster, a microwave, and salt and pepper shakers near the sink.
A refrigerator is placed near the doorway to the LIVING ROOM, with a few magnets and papers attached to it. SUNNY and KEL also have a proper reunion with HERO while microwaving food for dinner. While doing so, the two brothers reminisce about the good times of the past before deciding to head over to the LIVING ROOM to chat further about their youth.
STAIRCASE[]
The STAIRCASE area has a warm atmosphere to its design, accessed by heading up north from the LIVING ROOM. At the bottom are various photos, a few houseplants hanging above the ceiling, and three bookshelves on each side of the room. Ascending the staircase leads to upstairs, which features three doors with each leading to individual rooms.
In the center is a long table with various family photos of KEL’s relatives, all surrounded by two candles. The bottom corner of that floor has two seats and a table for each side. From left to right, the doors lead to the PARENTS' ROOM, the BATHROOM, and KEL and HERO's BEDROOM. Also noteworthy is the lone grandfather clock placed next to the PARENTS’ ROOM door, and a bookshelf containing action figures to the right.
PARENTS’ ROOM[]
The room belonging to KEL and HERO’s parents is accessed from the door to the left of the STAIRCASE. To the left is a large bed, a console table for the TV, and a hand-me-down stuffed animal from KEL or HERO. Right beside the bed is SALLY’s cradle, which notably contains a little plane model hanging above.
Next to it are some building blocks, a wardrobe, an ordinary houseplant, and a table for the flowers HERO gives to his mother on TWO DAYS LEFT. Near the upper window is a cross symbol, and a few more photos of the family’s unseen relatives.
BATHROOM[]
KEL and HERO’s bathroom is rather refreshing, with a neatly tiled floor and blue-striped wallpaper. It is accessed from the center door of the STAIRCASE's upper floor. The objects featured consist of a clean bathtub, a bookshelf, some towels and toiletries, a large mirror, a flag saying “GO!”, a toilet, and lastly, a vanity.
When inspecting the toilet after going to the bedroom on ONE DAY LEFT, SUNNY notices that the spider KEL killed for HERO is flushed away. The bottom right corner has two laundry baskets with clothes for the two brothers. A few potted plants are also shown hanging near the window.
KEL AND HERO'S BEDROOM[]
KEL and HERO’s bedroom is quite large, with two sides representing the qualities of the brotherly duo. It is accessed from the rightmost door of the STAIRCASE's upper floor. This room is notably visited a few times in the story, notably through TWO DAYS LEFT when HERO returns from college and saves BASIL from drowning.
KEL’s side of the room features his messy bed, a wardrobe, and a work desk where work doesn’t get done at all. He also has a boombox that plays different types of music, a video game console, and a basketball hoop from above. KEL’s clothes are shown scattered across the room, and some notable objects include a basketball and a cactus plant. On the wall above are various posters and KEL’s only award as a participant in an “Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest”.
In contrast, HERO’s side of the room is more organized and clean compared to his younger brother's. HERO’s bed is described as perfectly-made by SUNNY, with an alarm clock on a desk next to it for responsible people. His work desk is also tidy, and the wall above features many of HERO’s achievements from his youth until now.
CHARACTERS[]
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ITEMS[]
GALLERY[]
MAPS[]
DAY[]
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(Daytime)
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(Daytime)
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(Daytime)
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(Daytime)
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(Daytime)
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(Daytime)
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(Daytime)
SUNSET[]
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(Sunset)
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(Sunset)
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(Sunset)
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(Sunset)
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(Sunset)
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(Sunset)
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(Sunset)
NIGHT[]
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(Night)
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(Night)
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(Night)
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(Night)
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(Night)
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(Night)
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(Night)
TRIVIA[]
- Inspecting the large photo in the living room reveals a closeup of KEL and HERO’s family, with SUNNY admiring how they look in the photo.
- On TWO DAYS LEFT, there is graffiti that reads “Kel Smells!” on the sidewalk near the house. KEL notes that this was presumably from AUBREY and her delinquent friends, much to his annoyance.
- When entering KEL and HERO’s bedroom at sunset during TWO DAYS LEFT, KEL asks SUNNY to compare him and HERO’s heights to see who is taller.
- If KEL is chosen, he remarks that he feels like his life is finally “completed”. HERO commends KEL for growing up while he was gone, not before teasing him about his bad grades.
- If HERO is chosen, the former playfully teases KEL, who laments he was sure he would grow taller by drinking ORANGE JOE with the right amount of milk. Despite this, KEL assures HERO that next year he will be the taller one.
- Upon visiting KEL and HERO's room on ONE DAY LEFT after AUBREY rejoins the party, a short cutscene will play out in which the group discovers a spider on one of HERO's trophies. This causes HERO to become AFRAID, which is reflected through his overworld sprite and character portrait until KEL kills the spider for his older brother.
- KEL's boombox plays a total of four songs that randomly shuffle when interacted with:
- The interactive trophies from HERO's side of the room list the following from left to right:
- "STATE MATHEMATICAL OLYMPIAD - FIRST PLACE"
- "STATE SPELLING BEE - FIRST PLACE"
- "STATE JUNIOR COOKING COMPETITION - FIRST PLACE"
- "ANNUAL HOT DOG-EATING CONTEST - FIRST PLACE"
- "STATE DEBATE COMPETITION - FIRST PLACE"
- Inspecting KEL’s wardrobe within his room reveals that he has $20.00 inside. From there, SUNNY has the option of taking it for himself. Doing so will yield the I just take that achievement.
- There are two BREAKTIME events that can occur within this household:
- Interacting with the sparkling doghouse shows a scene where KEL plays fetch with HECTOR while HERO and SUNNY watch on. Available after defeating SOMETHING IN THE WATER.
- Interacting with the sparkling video game console in KEL and HERO’s bedroom leads to SUNNY playing video games while his friends cheer for him. Available on ONE DAY LEFT.
- There is an unused nighttime version of KEL'S HOUSE that exists within the game’s data. It is not accessible anywhere through normal gameplay, only through debug mode. This version is presumed to be unfinished as it is slightly different from the daytime and sunset versions.
- When inspecting the bed of KEL's parents, SUNNY rates it 7 out of 10.
REFERENCES[]
- ↑ The RPG Maker MV project of the game labels the house as KEL & HERO'S HOUSE.