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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Adventure, Emotional, Story Rich, Singleplayer.

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The story revolves around a conversation between the main character Kanata and the main heroine Nozomi on a train. The story branches into three different routes (junior high school, high school and university) by following Nozomi's past. The heroine and protagonist differ depending on the chapter.

Reviews: 2 user reviews — 50% — of 2 reviews
Released: 2023-09-06
Developer: Mamekujira
Genres: Adventure, Casual, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Why similar: Emotional 40.2%, Story Rich 25.7%, Female Protagonist 23%, Atmospheric 6.2%, Indie 2.3%

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