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Sepia Tears

A visual novel about a memory that a boy named Mark tries very hard to forget, and a girl named Myra who unearths it.

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Developer
Scarlet String Studios
Publisher
Scarlet String Studios
Release
January 8, 2016
10 years and 209 days ago
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Very Positive998 reviews88.0%

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About the Game

"I'm the person you wish you never met."


Sepia Tears is a romance visual novel. It's about a memory that a boy named Mark tries very hard to forget, and a girl named Myra who unearths it.

Together, they search for a storybook romance and realize that love doesn't always bloom as neatly as it ought to.

Perfect for fans of anime and VNs who want a classic story with a twist!

Features:
❄️ Vocal ending song
❄️ 40,000 word story
❄️ CG gallery containing game CGs, chibi CGs, and promo art
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