Him, the Smile ＆ bloom
Refreshingly adult Otome, centered around a local flower shop, it is a mature exploration of relationships, and the highs and lows romance. With twelve endings to enjoy, it is sure to make both your heart melt and your pulse race.
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Step into a world of romance and flowers in this refreshingly mature otome that charts the lives of four couples, centered around a local flower shop.
‘Him, the Smile & bloom’ is a unique exploration of the flourishing relationship between two adults and the highs and lows of their budding romance in a modern world.
From the initial spark of attraction to the struggles of maintaining a relationship and navigating life’s choppy waters - Him, the Smile & bloom, deftly weaves heart-warming - and heart-breaking - narrative threads for a genuinely distinct and memorable otome experience!
Him, the Smile & bloom charts four whirlwind romances - from the tender love of youth, to thorny, tumultuous and steamy. There are four distinct love matches to explore.
Rather than one protagonist with a selection of love interests, Him, the Smile & bloom instead focuses on the relationship between four couples and love interests - Wataru, Ginnosuke, Hokuto, and Tenya.
Each couple has three endings to explore. However! Rather than traditional ‘good’ or ‘bad’ endings, each of the couple’s potential futures are poignant and offer something worthwhile to enjoy, regardless of the romantic (or not!) outcome.
By focusing on the growing relationship between four couples. Him, the Smile & bloom brings a unique maturity to the exploration of love and the lives of these couples.
Wonderful character artwork and vibrant and detailed game world, combined with expressive voice work to really enhance the tenderness and emotion of each story. The Western release also includes an updated and re-edited story script!
Completing the ‘Glow’ or ‘best’ ending to each couples’ story unlocks additional side stories to enjoy - bringing further life to these unforgettable characters.
