hello there!
thank you for your input, i did clarify in my stream how and when to start, and when you end.
you cannot end the timestamps before confirming you have unlocked zuoci, in case you missed a character by accident therefore it does not count, rules are clear and i will write them down here for you 1- you cannot unlock items by progressing in the story stages, you can only use the free mod stages available in a fresh new save file. 2- you cannot pre-level characters that you will use in the story mode, so you can use another character to get items in free mod. 3-if you die you do not pause the time and keep going. 4-you may do the secret items while you are doing the speed run to unlock red hair or other items. 5- you cannot start with character that has weapons or higher than level 1 for that it will give an advantage. 6- the time starts when you press new game, not when you start the battle, loading screens count too. 7- you end and confirm the speed run by visually confirming that zuo ci have been unlocked.