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Ending the Happy Route

A visual novel depicting a protagonist who desperately struggles to change their fate of despair.

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Developer
Water Phoenix
Publisher
Water Phoenix, KEMCO
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About the Game

◆ Game Overview

This game is a visual novel where you progress through the story. The story unfolds based on the choices presented during the game.

◆ Story

The protagonist, Hyoga, had a life where his chosen actions never seemed to pay off, ever since his childhood. As a high school student with a rough personality, Ayuno, a classmate, treats him kindly. However, Hyoga ends up making unintended choices towards Ayuno.

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