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Dear me, I was...

A short tale, a long journey. With a beautiful watercolor touch, it depicts the life of a woman. In her ordinary and modest life...experience her joys, her sorrows, her growth. Witness the story she spins in a life woven by those around her.

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February 12, 2026
171 days ago
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Very Positive75 reviews100.0%

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About the Game

A short tale, a long journey.

With a beautiful watercolor touch, it depicts the life of a woman.

In her ordinary and modest life...experience her joys, her sorrows, her growth.

Witness the story she spins in a life woven by those around her.

♦A short and simple interactive adventure

This is a textless game with simple interactive elements.

Experience the tale of one woman’s life within a short play time of under one hour.

♦Vivid visuals captured with watercolor and rotoscoping

A story told through beautiful visuals combining the rich watercolor-style aesthetics of Taisuke Kanasaki and rotoscope technology.

♦Memorable theme music and soothing sounds

The theme song, "Strange Journey," along with the many impressive sound tracks, enhances the story even further.