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April 8th

In April, when cherry blossoms flutter through the air, a gruesome discovery is made—a blood-soaked corpse in a quiet town.

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About the Game

Originally released as a free game in Japan in 2019, this long-form horror visual novel makes a return with a full remake.

Set in modern-day Japan, the story follows three high school girls as they uncover the terrifying secrets of a serial killer and the mysteries lurking behind the gruesome crimes.

The game offers more than just a reading experience—it provides a rich, immersive world through supplementary references and an in-game encyclopedia that delves into the characters, locations, and events. These features help players explore the story from multiple angles, enhancing the depth of the narrative.

It also includes unique systems like real-time progress tracking and scenario commentary from a mysterious guide, offering a sense of strategy and progression that goes beyond a typical visual novel.

-Prologue-
In April, when cherry blossoms flutter through the air,

a gruesome discovery is made—a blood-soaked corpse in a quiet town.

The news spreads like wildfire across TV, the internet, and social media.

The reason? This wasn’t the first time such a horrific event had occurred.

What once felt like a distant story seen only on screens now has "something" lurking dangerously close to them.