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Tengai ni Mau, Iki na Hana

2018
AdventureVisual Novel

Historical

A visual novel built around the conceit of a historical mystery, its greatest strength lies in its intricate world-building. The game's narrative is driven by a complex web of interconnected characters and locations, all rendered in a distinct art style that emphasizes mood and atmosphere. While the core gameplay revolves around reading and making choices, the depth of the setting and the quality of the writing are what elevate it beyond a simple genre exercise.

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The game is set in the city of Akasaka where a small restaurant that has been established since the Meiji-era is still running. Unfortunately, the second-generation owner of the establishment no longer has the capacity to run the business effectively because of his severe illness. Due to this condition, he passes down the ownership to his son named, Kousuke Yajima. However, Kousuke’s dream job is somehow different to his father. Since then, Kousuke has dreamed of having his own hotel in the future. And, a light of hope has shone upon him when his father handed down to him the ownership of their restaurant. For him, as long as the sign is intact, it is all good and this will serve as the starting point of his dream. But, his father Kouta, is strongly against his plan. Kouta wants him to continue and pursue their legacy in that restaurant for a lifetime. On the other hand, the main protagonist of the game is a very responsible, and family oriented young girl named, Ritsu Azumi. Her family owns a Japanese Inn business located in the countryside along the coast. Their business is known for its traditional food and Azumi is in so much favor to inherit their business someday. However, her family simply just laugh about it, saying there is no way a girl would have the full capacity to manage it. Then, one day, the protagonist’s fiancé, Kousuke Yajima, sent Ritsu a marriage proposal. Their fathers are old colleagues, and everyone in their respective families is extremely happy about this arrangement, except… Ritsu. However, their engagement serves as the starting line for the huge changes in Ritsu’s future…

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This visual novel shares the source game's focus on historical settings, character-driven narratives, and romantic elements, providing a similar experience for fans.

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