STORY In the spring of his second year after dropping out of university, K lives a "lie-flat" life. Having cut ties with his parents, he stays locked in his room all day, with his younger sister Noko as his only connection. One day, Noko brings her friend Kotoha over. This mysterious girl takes an interest in K and insists on pulling him out to see the sunlight. But unknown to K, both Kotoha and Noko carry secrets they cannot tell. Within just a few spring days, their relationship rapidly spins out of control… FEATURES This short visual novel blends literary fiction with raw adolescent angst and psychological unease. Elements include: philosophical meditation, psychoanalysis, family-of-origin trauma, and mental disorders. No choices/branches → single ending (Normal End). CHARACTERS Kotoha - A girl who draws, but always draws back from her own heart. She’s determined to be an artist, yet trapped in self-doubt. Lately, she’s drawn to you. Noko - Your sister. On the surface, she’s straight — straight-A student, straight-laced, straight down the line. She meets every expectation, day after day. K - You, a veteran lieaboutist — lying about the house and lying about everything else. Even though everyone seems to think you’re just a posturing liar. NOTICE 1.This work contains psychological descriptions and discussions of social issues that may cause discomfort. 2.The story is purely fictional. Please do not associate it with reality. 3.It is recommended to view it from a critical perspective, rather than simply identifying with the characters.
