Tricky Story: Normal Story Level 87 Walkthroughs & Guide

Tricky Story: Normal Level 87 — Help the girl cool down Guide Overview

The trick to this level isn't obvious at first because the solution involves both removing heat sources and applying cool items in a specific order. You might start by handing the girl a cold drink, but Normal Story Level 87 expects you to prepare the environment first. Each action builds on the previous one, and skipping steps leaves her still uncomfortable. I will walk through how these cooling actions connect.

Pattern Overview

Normal Story Level 87 centers on helping a girl reduce her body heat through a sequence of cooling actions.

The Emotional Sequence

• Water Bottle in Ice: provides initial physical relief that makes her receptive to further help
• Fan Under Pillow: delivers immediate airflow while you prepare other items
• Curtain Pulled: removes the solar heat source that keeps the room warm
• Chrysanthemum Tea: introduces internal cooling through a herbal remedy
• Mechanical Fans: amplify airflow with electric fan and air conditioner to lower ambient temperature
• Direct Cooling Measures: applies ice, a cooling patch, and shorter clothes as last-resort contact cooling

Why This Level Feels Tricky + The Key Insight

Why it feels tricky

• The ice basin serves two purposes: first for chilling the water bottle, later for scooping ice to apply directly to the girl. Many players use the ice only once and miss the second interaction.
• Cutting the girl’s clothes shorter feels extreme and irreversible, so players hesitate to do it, but Normal Story Level 87 presents it as the final necessary step after all other cooling fails.

My "Aha!" Moment
I thought giving her a cold water bottle would be enough to lower her temperature. So I handed it to her immediately, but she remained flushed and uncomfortable. The realization hit when I noticed the sunlight streaming through the open curtain and the room had no airflow — I had addressed the symptom, not the cause. After that, I understood that cooling requires removing ambient heat sources before applying direct cooling, and that each item builds on the previous one.

Step 1. Chill the Water Bottle

Normal Story Level 87 begins with a water bottle that needs to be chilled. Find the ice basin on the floor near the bed and place the bottle inside it. Anna’s inner thought confirms: “Put the water bottle in the ice basin, then give it to the girl.” The cold drink gives her initial relief, but it alone won’t solve the overheating. This step lowers her core temperature just enough to make her receptive to other cooling methods.

Step 2. Retrieve the Hand Fan

Do not assume the electric fan is your only option. A small hand fan sits under her pillow — lift the pillow to reveal it. Normal Story Level 87 hides this item in plain sight because the pillow looks undisturbed. Handing her the fan provides immediate moving air while you set up stronger mechanical cooling. Without this step, she lacks airflow and the room still feels stuffy.

Step 3. Block the Sunlight

Walk to the window and pull the curtain closed. Anna’s thought lines indicate that sunlight is a major heat source: “Pull the curtain to block the sunlight.” Once the curtain is drawn, the room darkens noticeably and the temperature drops. Normal Story Level 87 makes this step a priority because removing solar heat prevents the room from reheating as quickly.

Step 4. Brew Cooling Tea

Locate the chrysanthemum flower on the shelf and place it into an empty teacup. Pour hot tea over the flower — the cup fills with a pale yellow brew. Anna’s monologue says, “Put the chrysanthemum flower into the tea cup, pour tea into the cup, then give it to the girl.” This herbal tea cools her from the inside. Normal Story Level 87 pairs this with the curtain because internal and external cooling work together.

Step 5. Activate the Electric Fan

The electric fan stands near the desk. Turn it on by pressing the button or pulling the cord. You hear the blades spin and a steady breeze fills the room. Normal Story Level 87 expects you to use this after blocking sunlight because a fan is most effective when it circulates cooler air. Without the curtain, the fan would only push warm air around.

Step 6. Turn on the Air Conditioner

Pick up the remote control sitting on the table — it is white and small. Point it at the air conditioner unit mounted high on the wall and press the power button. A puff of cool air comes from the vents. Normal Story Level 87 makes this step rely on the remote because the unit itself is out of reach. The AC provides the strongest ambient cooling and prepares the room for direct ice application.

Step 7. Apply Ice Directly

Return to the ice basin you used earlier for the water bottle. Scoop some ice with your hand — the game allows you to pick it up. Place the ice directly on the girl’s skin, likely on her arm or forehead. Anna’s instruction says, “Use the ice in the basin to cool the girl.” Normal Story Level 87 makes this step feel intuitive once you realize the ice basin has a second purpose.

Step 8. Use the Cooling Patch

Find the bag hanging on the wall near the door. Open it and take out the cooling patch — a rectangular adhesive pad. Peel the backing and press it onto her forehead or the back of her neck. The patch provides sustained cooling without dripping water. Normal Story Level 87 reserves this item for later because it works best after the room temperature has already dropped.

Step 9. Cut the Clothes Shorter

Open the cabinet next to the bed and remove the scissors. Approach the girl and cut the sleeves or hem of her clothing to make them shorter. Anna’s thought states, “Open the cabinet, take the scissors, and cut the girl’s clothes shorter.” This step feels extreme, but Normal Story Level 87 uses it as a last resort after all other cooling methods are in place. It releases trapped heat and completes the cooling sequence.

The Logic Behind It

Normal Story Level 87 requires you to address heat sources in a logical order: eliminate ambient heat first, then amplify airflow, then apply direct cooling. Each item reduces the girl’s thermal stress incrementally, and skipping a step leaves her uncomfortable, preventing the level from completing.

Final Scene Description

When I finished the level, I watched the girl sit quietly in the chair, her face no longer flushed. The curtains stayed drawn, the air conditioner hummed faintly, and a cooling patch rested on her forehead. Normal Story Level 87 ended with her taking a slow breath — the room felt calm again. The scissors lay beside the pillow, but she looked comfortable at last.