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TOBARI and the Vampire Alchemist

Deep in the forest, an alchemist hides a monster, Tobari. Driven by hidden motives that outweigh the danger, the alchemist suffers from an illness. Beside them, the monster finds its heart torn by strange, conflicting emotions...

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About the Game

Guide the protagonist through the maps and discover many ways to collect Silvers as you progress.

Experience a Dark Adventure of Twisted Emotions

Deep in the forest, an alchemist hides a monster, Tobari. Driven by hidden motives that outweigh the danger, the alchemist suffers from an illness. Beside them, the monster finds its heart torn by strange, conflicting emotions...

"I want to be friends" vs. "I want to eat you."
"I want to escape this pain" vs. —

Playtime: 1 hour (excluding completionist content).
Gameplay: Explore two distinct maps—"Reality" and the "Desk." Converse with characters and craft elixir.
Difficulty: Relaxed.

Characters

Nagi

The alchemist. To craft an "elixir," they moved alone from a secluded institution to an abandoned shop in the forest. Though Nagi nurses the injured Karato back to health, they harbor a deep hatred for the Tobari.

Karato

A young Tobari. Despite his outgoing personality makes him a natural shopkeeper, his monstrous nature forced him to wander from place to place before meeting Nagi. He never questioned his biology... until now.

Eisberg/Gregor

Allies who assist Nagi. At times they act as mentors; at others, they are the trial itself. Though they are longtime friends, their personalities are polar opposites.

System

Narrative-focused: Plenty of dialogue and character interaction.

You look so tasty, I can’t help it.

Atmosphere-rich: While dark, there are moments of heartwarming "slice-of-life" interaction.

Stress-free: No combat. No Game Overs.

What is a "Tobari"?

A hidden race of monsters. They share similarities with vampires—craving blood and loathing sunlight—but their blood is toxic, leading to short lifespans. Due to certain circumstances, they never form packs, and their numbers remain few.

A Winter Tale from the "Tobari Series"

Everything that happens is born from the simple, solitary desire to care for another.

Notes before purchase

This game is a work of fiction following characters burdened with hardship as they find a small measure of salvation.

It may not be suitable for those who are sensitive to depictions of suffering or who have concerns about their mental well-being. Please also be aware that, depending on interpretation, the game may contain bromantic expressions between characters.

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