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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Visual Novel, Anime, Adventure, Story Rich.

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This tale began five years earlier, in the spring of 2231. Mankind has evolved a new kind of communication ability called “telepathy”.

Reviews: Very Positive — 93% — of 175 reviews
Released: 2018-05-11
Developer: Chloro
Publisher: Sekai Project
Genres: Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows, Mac

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    Windows
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