
Furthermore, validation of these histological scoring systems has only seldom been performed to date. Yet, this coexistence of different grading scales inconsistently addressing diverse parameters may impede comparability between reported study outcomes. In the past three decades, numerous elementary and complex scoring systems have been described and modified, including those of O'Driscoll, Pineda, Wakitani, Sellers and Fortier for entire defects as well as those according to the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS-I/II) for osteochondral tissue biopsies. Histological analysis is the gold standard for a valid and objective evaluation of cartilaginous repair tissue and predominantly relies on the use of established scoring systems. The repair of articular cartilage defects is increasingly moving into the focus of experimental and clinical investigations. Marina seems to feel bit of a mutual attraction.Complex and elementary histological scoring systems for articular cartilage repair. He introduces himself as an insurance agent, but something about him says he is not to be trusted. He pulled for Marina's return from abroad.Ī mysterious man Marina encounters during her flight back home. A rarely flexible guy amongst a serious organization, and always stands behind trouble-prone Marina. And she doesn't appreciate that being pointed out to her at all. She sure looks like she's keeping a secret.Ī Lecturer at Yale International School.Not much else is known, except the fact that she has giant tits. She is a foreigner but fluent in Japanese. She becomes very close to him ever since. She is rescued by Kojiroh when some punks try harassing her. Marina bumps into her everywhere at school. She is a calm, dependable type, but keeps a sensitive side as well.Ī student at Yale International School, where Marina goes undercover. She is under the threat of terrorism due to complicated political woes in Eldia. The daughter of Eldian Ambassador Ross Mido, whom Marina has to protect. As Kojiroh describes her, a "media hound". She is always snooping around Kojiroh for a big scoop. She is the current Chief of Katsuragi Private Detective Offices, and the sole force running the office ever since they lost clientele following the ex-Chief's arrest.Ī self-proclaimed journalist. Since she used to be Kojiroh's lover, she despises him all the more. Kojiroh's work led to her father's (the Chief's) arrest. She has been long-time best friends with Yayoi from Katsuragi Private Detective Offices, but is yet to meet Kojiroh. She was serving abroad for a while, but has returned to Japan after a long absence.

Even though she boasts a 99% mission completion, she is alienated by some officials because she wreaks havoc wherever she goes. A brilliant (troublemaker?) international agent. The main character of "Marina's Scenario". His skills, however, have not deteriorated. He sets up a little office by the warehouses near the bay, but gets few clients - mostly petty jobs. During one case, he ends up causing the Chief's arrest, and resigns from the office.

He used to be the ace at Katsuragi Private Detective Offices, and is the ex-lover of Yayoi, the Chief's daughter. The main character of "Kojiroh's Scenario". Click on any picture for the full-size version in a new window.

Pictures are from the game directly, also copyright Himeya Soft. Graphics-Intensive Page - Please Be PatientĬharacter descriptions are from the game manual, copyright Himeya Soft.
