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A romantic visual novel with a touch of fantasy!

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story7 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The story is heartfelt and deeply emotional, exploring themes of love, friendship, and fate, with unexpected twists that keep players engaged.
The characters are well-developed and relatable, with standout moments that resonate strongly with players, particularly in the Tsumugi and Lilun chapters.
The art style, while limited, has a distinctive charm, and the music, despite some inconsistencies, enhances the overall experience.

The game suffers from a lack of visual content, with very few illustrations and reliance on blurred real-life photos, which detracts from the visual novel experience.
Sound effects and background music are poorly composed and can be distracting, with some awkward moments that break immersion.
Certain chapters, particularly the Akari chapter, are criticized for being weaker and containing nonsensical elements that may not appeal to all players.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
44%
17%
The story is praised for its emotional depth and character-centric approach, exploring themes of friendship, love, and fate, often intertwined with Okinawan folklore and magic. While some reviewers noted technical issues in composition, the heartfelt narrative and genuine character relationships resonate strongly, making it a touching experience. Overall, the combination of art, music, and storytelling creates a compelling and memorable journey, despite a desire for more visual elements.
- “A heartfelt story about hardship, Okinawan folklore, love, and magic, with characters that feel incredibly genuine.”
- “Because of how touching I very deeply felt that the story was and how interesting some decisions were from the authors, though I fear I cannot comment further in fears of spoiling the best parts.”
- “The author wanted to write a character-centric story, so he left a lot of lore details in the extras you unlock after finishing the story.”
- “Where art, music, and story are combined, the writing shows potential, but it still has a long way to go before realizing its full potential.”
- “The plot has magic and Okinawan folklore, but the focus is on the relationship between people.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
20%
40%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some users appreciate its beauty and effective integration with the game's art and story, others criticize it for poor composition and lack of attention to seamless looping. Overall, there is a desire for a more extensive and thoughtfully crafted music collection.
- “The music is beautiful and very well used, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Where art, music, and story are combined, it shows great potential for creativity.”
- “The music is badly composed, with no thought put into noticeable or natural looping.”
- “Where art, music, and story are combined, there is potential, but still a long way from realizing it to the fullest.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its touching and heartfelt narrative, which explores themes of hardship, love, and Okinawan folklore. Players find the characters to be genuine and relatable, with specific chapters, like Lilun's, evoking strong emotional responses, including tears. Overall, the story's depth and impactful decisions resonate deeply with players.
- “It was touching and sad.”
- “A heartfelt story about hardship, Okinawan folklore, love, and magic, with characters that feel incredibly genuine.”
- “Lilun's chapter is extremely touching and had me crying multiple times.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are minimal, featuring only 10 hand-drawn key visuals and a limited number of character poses, which some users find lacking in quality. However, the presence of unique high-quality Japanese anime artwork and voice acting adds a distinct charm to the visual experience. Overall, the visuals may not be extensive, but they contribute to the game's unique aesthetic.
- “Anyway, if you want to experience a 'visual' novel with almost no art (except for 10 key visuals),”
- “Only 10 hand-drawn low-quality key visuals and 3-4 poses of each character.”
- “Unique high-quality Japanese anime artworks and voice.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game received mixed feedback, with some users noting good performance in certain areas, but overall, it appears inconsistent and lacking in polish.

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