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水彩画は水底に沈む

Watercolors Sink Beneath the Surface is a nostalgic pixel-art point-and-click adventure set on Narumi Island, where only an abandoned high school stands. Years later, two girls return to complete a watercolor inspired by their school memories, gathering ideas from the remnants of the past.

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May 21, 2026
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About the Game

What Kind of Game Is It?

Watercolors Sink Beneath the Surface is a nostalgic pixel-art point-and-click adventure.

It doubles as a quiet journey across Narumi Island, a place where nothing remains but the old high school.

As they revisit the island, the two girls search through abandoned items to find inspiration for a watercolor painting based on their school days.

A Story Driven by Exploration & Conversation

Move the cursor over places that catch your attention and click on areas that seem intriguing. Follow your curiosity and progress through the story at your own pace.

Yui, a quiet former member of the art club, wanders through the now completely abandoned Narumi High School, gathering ideas for her watercolor.

Mio, also a former art club member but bright and energetic, explores Narumi Island taking photographs to create a memory album.

Help guide their journey through classic point-and-click gameplay.

The Mystery of Narumi Island

One year ago, Narumi City — once thriving on its fishing industry — sank beneath the sea due to a sudden and unexplained rise in sea levels.

The students who attended Narumi High School, built atop a tall hill, were forced to evacuate. Now, only the deserted and decaying school remains.

“Narumi Island” is not the island’s official name. It was a spontaneous name Mio came up with. Surely, it must have a proper name...

Perhaps by seeing the two girls’ journey through to the end, the truth behind that name will come to light.