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Double Date Dilemma

In this visual novel with E-mote animated sprites by veteran studio ANIM, after trying and failing to have children, the Kajiuras decided to attend a relationship seminar to fix the problem. There they meet the Sonadas and as the sessions continue, their lives begin to entwine more and more...

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Developer
ANIM
Publisher
Shiravune
Release
March 4, 2026
151 days ago
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Positive39 reviews87.2%

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About the Game

STORY

Years into their marriage, the Kajiuras finally try to have a child only to find that they can’t. Knowing that things can’t continue on like this, Kouki decides to do some research and comes across a relationship seminar. After successfully cajoling his wife Risa into attending and hearing the lecturers’ speeches, even she comes around to thinking that this may work.

When they meet the Sonodas at one of the seminar’s group sessions, the Kajiuras find themselves opening up to them about their problems and become close enough to start hanging out outside of the seminar.

However, a session weeks in where the two couples go on a double date puts them all on the path to doing it more and more.

FEATURES

  • A touching visual novel

  • Japanese voice acting

  • E-mote animated character sprites

CHARACTERS

Risa Kajiura

Ayane Kizaki

She’s cheerful and considerate but has somewhat lost interest in her husband and these days she’s been feeling more and more guilty about it.

Kouki Kajiura

He’s a middle manager at a trading company who focused so much on work that he almost let having children slip through his fingers. Although, now that he’s trying for one, it’s just not happening...

Shiho Sonoda

Wako Ichihara

She has a charming and gentle aura about her.

Yousuke Sonoda

A freelance writer for websites.

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