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The Reason for Your Smile

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56%Game Brain Score
emotional, graphics
story, music
92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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The Reason for Your Smile is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Jinsei Tsukoudome and was released on October 31, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

New college, new life! As Shun Kousaka moves to another town, a new chapter in his life begins. Filled with ambitions, he sets out to finally find himself a girlfriend. His dream becomes true as he meets the president of the tennis club: Mahiru Haruno. It’s love at first sight, and he immediately joins the club to spend more time with her. If Shun’s dream comes true depends on the decisions he …

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
emotional14 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features a deeply emotional storytelling experience with a dual perspective that enhances the narrative.
  • The visuals are beautifully crafted, showcasing cute anime-style art and rich facial expressions that bring the characters to life.
  • Players can enjoy a lengthy gameplay experience with multiple branching paths and endings, providing high replay value.
  • The pacing may be slow for some players, requiring significant time investment before reaching the more intense NTR content.
  • The game could benefit from additional character depth and choices to enhance the emotional impact of the story.
  • Some players may find the lack of a more diverse cast of characters limiting to the overall narrative experience.
  • story
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is a slow-burn, dual-perspective narrative centered on the charming character Mahiru, exploring themes of romance, desire, and heartbreak. With multiple branching paths influenced by player choices, it offers a mix of sweet and painful moments, making it a compelling experience for fans of emotional storytelling. The voice performances enhance immersion, while the narrative's depth and realism elevate it beyond typical netorare tales.

    • “What begins as a tender romance between Shun and Mahiru slowly transforms into a heartbreaking story of desire and loss.”
    • “The pure romance routes could stand alone as a sweet love story, while the NTR routes redefine heartbreak with soul-crushing realism.”
    • “If you’re looking for a mature, bittersweet NTR story that defines the genre, *The Reason for Your Smile* is essential reading.”
  • emotional
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is centered around the character Mahiru, whose heartfelt journey from innocence to heartbreak resonates deeply with players. The combination of fully voiced performances, particularly by Minami Imaya, and a dual perspective system enhances the emotional depth, allowing players to experience the complexities of desire, betrayal, and loss. Overall, the game is praised for its powerful storytelling that balances emotional subtlety with intense themes, making it a standout in the genre.

    • “Mahiru, who is earnest and adorable, is placed at the emotional center of this work, and the wavering of her feelings pierces the reader’s heart.”
    • “What begins as a tender romance between Shun and Mahiru slowly transforms into a heartbreaking story of desire and loss.”
    • “The emotional writing and voice acting make every moment sting with sincerity.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their charming anime-style visuals, featuring rich facial expressions that enhance the character's appeal. The beautiful artwork, characterized by soft, warm tones, effectively conveys the heroine's innocence and emotional depth, bringing each scene to life through a combination of visual artistry and voice performance.

    • “The anime-style visuals are very cute, with rich facial expressions that bring out Mahiru’s charm to the fullest.”
    • “Beautiful artwork by Deku featuring soft, warm tones that highlight the heroine’s innocence—and her gradual corruption.”
    • “Deku’s artwork and Minami Imaya’s voice performance bring every scene to life, whether it’s gentle affection or carnal despair.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of voice performance significantly enhances the game's immersion and emotional impact, with Minami Imaya's full voice acting effectively conveying the protagonist Mahiru's emotional journey. The combination of Deku's artwork and Imaya's vocal delivery brings each scene to life, enriching the overall experience.

    • “The voice performance is also a major element that supports immersion in the story, adding persuasiveness to the expression of the moments when her heart wavers.”
    • “Full voice acting: Minami Imaya’s performance elevates Mahiru’s emotional journey, making every scene memorable.”
    • “Deku’s artwork and Minami Imaya’s voice performance bring every scene to life, whether it’s gentle affection or deep despair.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game effectively enhances the emotional experience, capturing both the tenderness of love and the pain of loss, while the voice acting complements this atmosphere.

    • “Background music reinforces both the tenderness of love and the ache of loss.”
    • “The background music reinforces both the tenderness of love and the ache of loss.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it easy to tune out.”
    • “The voice acting is often flat and doesn't match the emotional tone of the scenes.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts high replayability, offering meaningful progression that encourages players to return for multiple playthroughs.

    • “High replay value with meaningful progression.”
    • “The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
    • “I love how different choices lead to unique outcomes, encouraging me to replay the game multiple times.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is masterfully crafted, blending a gentle depiction of pure love with unsettling elements that gradually intrude, creating a compelling tension. This careful buildup enhances the emotional depth, making the transition from warmth to unease both exquisite and impactful.

    • “The balance between the gentle atmosphere of pure love depicted carefully and abundantly in the early part, and the unsettling signs that begin to intrude, is exquisite. The process in which the warmth of pure love gradually changes is built up with great care.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is often praised for its engaging mechanics and fluid controls, providing a satisfying experience that keeps players invested. However, some users note occasional pacing issues and a lack of variety in certain gameplay elements, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the gameplay strikes a balance between challenge and accessibility, appealing to a wide range of players.

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The Reason for Your Smile is a casual role playing game.

The Reason for Your Smile is available on PC and Windows.

The Reason for Your Smile was released on October 31, 2025.

The Reason for Your Smile was developed by Jinsei Tsukoudome.

The Reason for Your Smile has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its story.

The Reason for Your Smile is a single player game.

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