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What begins as a slice-of-life romantic comedy will prove to be a sci-fi tale full of character drama, mysteries, and tragedy. This coming-of-age visual novel is a story about life, mistakes, pursuing your dreams, and finding your place in the universe.

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blank-note & Frontwing
Publisher
MangaGamer, Sunflower Ocean
Release
December 9, 2016
9 years and 238 days ago
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Very Positive211 reviews89.6%

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About the Game

Let's Build A Rocket And Go To The Moon

Even though the crash of a spaceship left you without memories or parents, you still couldn't stop dreaming about the stars. As you spent your days trying to build a rocket to the moon with your best friend - the son of a key astronaut who died in a tragic accident - your stargazing catches the crash of another space vessel, and your rescue of the girl within sets in motion a story leading into the future and drawing on your forgotten past.

Can you confront your past mistakes? Accept those of others? 

What secrets await on the moon?

Key Features

Three Cute Heroines Aries - The Mysterious Girl From Space Aqua - The Girl Harboring Many Secrets Asuka - The Childhood Friend And Tomboyish Heiress

A Deep, Sci-Fi Tale Of Romance, Growth, and Hardship

With each new chapter, the characters gain more depth and more is revealed about this world set in 2050. While there is light-hearted romance to be found, the full stories and growth each character will stick with you long afterward.

Multiple Endings Each chapter and route generally follows one main path, even the consequences of poor decisions will prove revealing and add to the story.

Full Voice Acting

All the characters are voiced - even the protagonist - featuring talent such as Tamura Yukari, Nonaka Ai, Kawasumi Ayako, and more.

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