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I might want to play it if it's no more Japanese locked.. I've been studying a little and Japanese is still a pain to study, especially those Kanjis. For now I have to be satisfied only by the anime, but hey, it's not bad :P
Well, the people around me are those kind of people who think people that even slightly like Japanese culture or have figurines, event shirts, etc. as weaboos. I have friends who have the same interests, though, but still.
Not telling you that you must go out of your way and get one, but I think you should have some confidence in yourself and do what you think would make you happy.