This is probably one of the most popular yuri visual novels out there, with quite awesome protagonist and intriguing supporting cast aswell.
As the descriptions do mention, there's not much to the plot of the novel unfortunately, so this is one of the weakest parts of the game according to my opinion. While I can't say I didn't enjoy it, there were some moments where I didn't feel as entertained as I had expected to, especially after reading for a while.. To that, I will get to later on.
So, the plot aside..
There's some character development to be going around there, but it's nothing special.
While the characters do have each unique personalities that makes them easy to remember and to a point even relate to, there is a line where it sorta stops? I'm not sure if I merely stopped recollecting what's going on and remembering it properly at the time, but the development has sorta stopped and nothing much was going on.
Just ordinary daily lives of the characters without any changes to them, so to speak.
What supports the entire novel so well and so much is the soundtrack.
The tracks are made so well and some even perfectly match the atmosphere and the easygoing atmosphere, making it a truly relaxing reading experience. I have totally fallen for that, but even here is the catch..
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I didn't get too into it earlier on, so returning back to it, the game does have a calendar that makes reminiscing about the days much easier for the reader; Fully finishing the novel requires reading through the entire portrayed days several times, each time from the shoes of a different character, and yet the tracks are always the same during those days.
So, reading the novel at once or through longer periods of time is seriously not recommended. It is better to take it at a slower pace, so the music doesn't get too much in the way. I had found myself muting it from time to time, as I was getting headaches from longer periods of reading.
What I truly adored about the novel was the art design of the characters. Whoever's drawn those is a genius!
Although the game doesn't offer animated character sprites as the modern novels do, it is fully voice acted and offers far easier time understanding where are the characters coming from; That's naturally furthermore enhanced with the days from different characters' perspectives.
As a side note warning, and why I hadn't shared any screenshots-
The game doesn't support Steam overlay, as far as I recall, and so taking screenshots is simply not possible through the Steam overlay; It may be done so manually, but I'm not going through the hassle.
That's been a huge disappointment for me, as the game features soooo many scenes and moments that are just perfect for sharing, yet makes it impossible or difficult to do so.
I'd also like to highlight that despite being a yuri visual novel, some affectionate or deep romance isn't to be expected.. That's been another huge bummer for me, because I absolutely enjoy all kinds of novels that do feature those.
At the end of the day, I can't say I have been having a bad time, not in the slightest. At the same time however, I can't claim to be overjoyed and all. It's alright, it's satisfying, but nothing special to write a book about.
So, whom to suggest this novel, hm?
- Definitely to the readers who are into slower paced reading if I assume that the reader reads the entire novel, and to those who do tolerate or enjoy yuri; If the reader however decides to read it just once and from the point of view of the main protagonist, then the novel is quite the shortie, mm.
- Likewise, I can't recommend this novel to the readers who do expect some deep and affectionate romance, or are into somewhat of a writings for adults. This isn't it, it's written to be available to even younger audiences, from what I had understood at least. That's probably a subjective matter entirely, so.. Better to take it with a grain of salt.
That's it from me, I suppose!
Enjoy the Yuritopia!
