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Secrets of the Heart

To help her photographer boyfriend, she meets new people and enters different worlds, gradually discovering a hidden side of herself. Her ending depends on the choices you make.

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May 29, 2026
65 days ago
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About the Game

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The story follows an ordinary girl, Kato Shi.
She has close friends she can trust, and a loving boyfriend she deeply cares for. Her life seems complete—peaceful and full of happiness.

And yet… deep within her heart, there lingers a subtle sense of something missing.

While helping her boyfriend, a photographer, she begins to meet all kinds of people and step into worlds she has never known before, experiencing a wide range of events and encounters.

Through these meetings and choices, she gradually comes to realize—
there is another side of herself she has never truly understood.

Around her are friends who celebrate their youth together without a care in the world.

But beyond her notice… there are also older men, harboring intentions far from innocent, quietly drawing closer.

Story-driven visual novel (AVG)

Progress through the narrative to explore different locations and experience multiple events and storylines

Over 25 CG illustrations

As our first game, there is always room for improvement, and we are working tirelessly to refine it. Your positive feedback is the light that guides us toward a better experience. We truly appreciate your support and for being part of this journey with us!