Summary
- Release Year: 2010
- Genres: Adventure, Visual Novel
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Fuguriya
- Publishers: Fuguriya
Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o: Tenshi no Hanabira Zome is an adult visual novel and the eighth game in the Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o series of games. It features the series’ fifth couple. While class representative Shizuku Kirishima has foreign exchange student Eris Shitogi under her wing, a faintly glowing love settles into her heart. However, Shizuku, worried sick thinking her nagging personality landed her on her crush’s bad side, actually gets a confession straight to her face from Eris.
The game was developed by ARIA and released in Japan on August 27, 2010 for Windows. It was later ported to the PlayStation 2 on March 31, 2011 and the PlayStation Vita on February 28, 2013. The game has been praised for its well-developed characters, engaging story, and beautiful artwork.
Gameplay
Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o: Tenshi no Hanabira Zome is a visual novel in which the player takes on the role of Shizuku Kirishima. The player progresses through the story by reading text and making choices that affect the course of the narrative. The game features multiple endings, depending on the choices the player makes.
Characters
- Shizuku Kirishima – The protagonist of the game. She is a second-year high school student and the class representative. She is a kind and responsible girl, but she is also somewhat shy and insecure.
- Eris Shitogi – A foreign exchange student from Germany. She is a third-year high school student and is very popular with her classmates. She is a bright and cheerful girl, but she can also be somewhat blunt.
- Risa Kirishima – Shizuku’s younger sister. She is a first-year high school student and is very close to her sister. She is a shy and timid girl, but she is also very kind and supportive.
- Yuuya Sakurai – Shizuku’s childhood friend. He is a second-year high school student and is very protective of Shizuku. He is a kind and gentle boy, but he can also be somewhat overbearing.
- Kazuya Shiina – Eris’s cousin. He is a third-year high school student and is very close to Eris. He is a kind and caring boy, but he can also be somewhat mischievous.
Story
The story of Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o: Tenshi no Hanabira Zome begins with Shizuku Kirishima being assigned to help Eris Shitogi, a foreign exchange student from Germany, adjust to her new school. Shizuku is initially hesitant, but she quickly warms up to Eris and the two of them become close friends.
As they spend more time together, Shizuku begins to develop feelings for Eris. However, she is worried that Eris does not feel the same way about her. Eris, on the other hand, has also developed feelings for Shizuku, but she is hesitant to act on them because she is afraid of ruining their friendship.
Eventually, Eris confesses her feelings to Shizuku and the two of them begin a relationship. However, their relationship is not without its challenges. Shizuku’s insecurities and Eris’s bluntness sometimes lead to misunderstandings and arguments.
Despite the challenges, Shizuku and Eris’s love for each other is strong. They work through their problems together and their relationship grows stronger over time.
Themes
Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o: Tenshi no Hanabira Zome explores a number of themes, including love, friendship, and self-acceptance. The game shows that love can overcome even the most difficult challenges and that it is important to accept yourself for who you are.
Reception
Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o: Tenshi no Hanabira Zome has been praised for its well-developed characters, engaging story, and beautiful artwork. The game has been a commercial success, selling over 100,000 copies in Japan.
Overall
Sono Hanabira ni Kuchizuke o: Tenshi no Hanabira Zome is a beautiful and heartwarming visual novel that will stay with you long after you finish playing it. The characters are well-developed and the story is engaging and emotional. I highly recommend it to fans of the genre.
Review Score
8/10
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