- July 27, 2021
- SMILE
Chihiro Himukai Always Walks Away
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About
"Chihiro Himukai Always Walks Away" is a single-player erotic visual novel game with an intriguing story. Chihiro struggles to keep a job due to her strong sense of responsibility and inability to connect with coworkers. After graduating high school, she's been cycling through jobs, quitting every time. A chance reunion with an old classmate offers a new possibility, but when he overhears her coworkers making fun of her for being a virgin, he proposes they become "friends with benefits."






- The artwork is top-notch, with well-drawn characters that enhance the overall experience.
- The story is grounded and realistic, focusing on a couple's relationship and personal growth.
- The comedy and writing are well-executed, providing a sweet and enjoyable narrative.
- The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and replayability.
- There is a lack of meaningful choices, making the gameplay feel linear and limiting.
- Some subplots, such as the corporate work culture, are left unresolved, which may disappoint players.
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story is a concise and engaging visual novel that focuses on a grounded romance between childhood friends, exploring themes of selflessness and personal happiness. While it offers limited player choices, the well-written narrative develops at a satisfying pace, providing a healing experience for players. Overall, it is praised for its relatable characters and realistic relationship dynamics, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of sweet romance stories.
“The content of the story is very interesting because there are similarities between Chihiro and I, who only think about the happiness of others without thinking about our own happiness, so that we forget our purpose in life.”
“It's very refreshing to get a story that focuses on a couple and shows a much more realistic relationship from beginning to the happy ending.”
“The writing is well done and consistent throughout the story and develops at a nice pace.”
“The story is a bit short and you don't really have any choice.”
“(Well, only two choices in the entire game and they have zero effect on the story.)”
“Steam's story summary already summed up everything: high school classmates reunite once they are in the workforce and it rekindles something.”