You've left everything behind to study at a language school in Japan. No anime fantasies here — just real life: paying bills, figuring out signs, and pointing at things in the konbini.
A year of experiences awaits: hanami, summer matsuri, typhoons, autumn oshikatsu, winter Comiket, and hatsumode.
Choose your romance: loud and lively Sofia from Mexico, sassy otaku Mei from Shanghai, kind-hearted Sita from Nepal, or shy Japanese Yui.
It's not just about reading. Work part-time or freelance, collect gachapon, study for JLPT exams, decorate your room, and enjoy 13 mini-games — from crafting momo to rhythm games at concerts.
There are 30 different endings: from marriage and an IT career to building a momo empire, debuting as a VTuber, or even a comedic deportation. Each ending has its own epilogue. A hidden "Rootedness" mechanic tracks how you live your year, not just what you say.
Design your character: pick a name and age (18-45). The story, appearance, city, school, and apartment will adapt to your choices.
Can you find a place to call home halfway around the world?
Controls
To move to the next line, tap or click the screen, and select an option to make your choice.
Between chapters, a hub opens up — your free time. Your energy is limited, so you can't accomplish everything in one day. You might choose to work a shift at the konbini (earning money and practicing real-life Japanese), do remote work (if you've bought a desk), prepare for the JLPT, spin the gachapon, visit the furniture store, or sleep until the next day.
During events, mini-games appear: decipher what the cashier mumbled, shape momo, catch fish at a festival, hit the beat at a concert, or pack a typhoon survival kit. Success or failure in these games affects your rewards, but failure won't end the story.
Your decisions influence your relationships with characters and the hidden "Rootedness" parameter, determining which of the 30 endings you'll unlock.
Progress is automatically saved at every step, allowing you to come back later. Unlocked endings are collected in the Gallery.
Use the gear icon to access settings, where you can adjust volume, text speed, and exit the game.