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The Orchard of Stray Sheep

Happiness is an obligation. But then, what gives one the right to be happy? A small, garden-like Academy stands alone on a secluded island. Ichirou Yamada has been transferred there to work as a teacher. He is put in charge of Casserole, a beautiful, young girl who entered the school at the same time.

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Developer
Namaage
Publisher
Sekai Project
Release
June 20, 2016
10 years and 45 days ago
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Mixed53 reviews69.8%

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A small, garden-like Academy stands alone on a secluded island.
Ichirou Yamada has been transferred there to work as a teacher.
He is put in charge of Casserole, a beautiful, young girl who entered the school at the same time.

A little Eden.
The days roll by at the Academy.
Days that are boring but full of happiness.
However, things are not what they seem at this "academy"...

Has Ichiro finally found the peaceful days he's always longed for, as well as that someone he wants to protect?
He is still trying to overcome the loss and regret of his past amidst the warmth and tranquility of these days.

"Stray Sheep."

All the while trapped by the words of the girl he lost so long ago.
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