After 12 long years, we're back and bringing the school festival with us!
Reviews: Very Positive — 94% — of 221 reviews
Released: 2023-07-17
Developer: Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
Genres: Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows
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