It did. I didn’t recognize 真剣な (しんけんな serious/earnest) or あたん… I HATE reading kana-only. However I do admit that it IS how language is heard In Real Life (without the subtitles). Sigh Still so far to go!!!
Nb. Christopher, could you please add a mention of this game over on the “Video Games in Japanese” thread? 500 unique words sounds attainable for an early game to try…