Devlog 0.07 Update May #2
The development process is currently focused on the second floor of the school building. Starting with Yuta's Class 2-C, the models, names, and background stories for each character have been completed. The main storyline, continuing from Patch 0.06, is currently in progress. A minor spoiler for Patch 0.06 will be discussed here, assuming most players have already completed it.
As is known, the storyline involving Yui and Takuma contains two major choices (along with 2-3 hidden choices regarding photographs). The main quest requires cooperating with Yui, regardless of whether the choice was made to help her or not. This is the main branching path currently under development.
Choosing to help her will branch out into several paths the following morning at school: encountering her before heading to class, or failing to find her and meeting her in the classroom instead. From there, it branches further based on whether the second photograph was obtained before the classroom encounter. If she is not found before class, there will also be hidden choices regarding the photographs. This further splits into whether to greet her in the classroom or not. In total, 8 distinct pathways must be developed. It is similar to the Emotion Control choices in the park, which initially appeared as only 2 options but contained 10 hidden pathways and endings, with only 5 true paths leading to awakening with powers. Therefore, constructing just the first day of Patch 0.07 is equivalent to developing the entirety of version 0.05. Sincere apologies are extended for the delayed development time.
Choosing not to help will also create separate branches: meeting and discussing the plan with Yui before entering the school, showing her the photo for confirmation, and then finding a way to convince her to cooperate. The attached video showcases one of these paths as an example: the path where Yui is not found before entering the classroom, and the choice is made to approach and greet her while she is talking with her friends. Efforts will be made to condense this route and several others, as the morning sequence alone currently exceeds 2,000 lines of script. However, during actual gameplay, each path may only consist of 100-200 lines. This does not even include the scene rendering and staging required for each specific path chosen by the player. As mentioned, completing just the first morning feels like developing the entire version 0.05.
This only covers the main storyline for Yui, Takuma, and Yuta continuing from 0.06. It does not yet include the new and side stories for each character in Patch 0.07, nor the continuations of side stories from 0.06. This includes the part-time job events at Naito Bakery (utilizing the same lifting minigame from the school, but adapted for carrying pastries and drinks to customers), the Lust Quests, and the introduction of new characters at the school.
Therefore, it must be stated frankly that version 0.07 will likely be released at the end of next month at the earliest. Deepest apologies to all supporters for the nearly 3-month gap since 0.06. Should any supporters choose to withdraw their pledge for now and return once 0.07 is released, it is completely understandable and respected.
Current Progress: Four main story routes and their respective scenes have been completed. There are 6-8 possible routes remaining to be developed. Hopefully, no new potential routes will emerge (the initial estimate was only 4-6 routes).
Finally, formal introductions for the new characters appearing in this patch have not yet been made. Most of them are Kuromi School students. The following will serve as an introduction to the completed characters who have already been placed onto the map, awaiting the implementation of their respective storylines. Some characters, such as the first-year students, have already been partially integrated, especially those involved in the events of the first school day.
Class 2-C
Hara Yui
Abe Ranko
Watanabe Maru
Osawa Haruka Sensei
Kuroshima Ruri
Rosie Mcinnes
Kawagushi Ren
Otani Daisuke
Boontang Jaidee
Class 2-B
Itsukawa
Class 2-A
Rokuhana Yuki
Class 1-A
Nashimoto Shiori
Pailin Ploy
Class 1-B
Subaru
Satoshi
Class 1-C
Hara Yuin
Amano Misa
Sayo
Moritaka Noriko
Kobayashi Kouta
Owada Karasu
Old Devlog in discord 5/17
The left wing of the 1st floor is now complete. Main characters from each class will arrive at their classrooms around 8:00 AM, and classes will officially begin at 8:20 AM. Therefore, to interact with them, it is necessary to figure out their preferred locations before morning classes. Some characters might be wandering around the school, clubs, or the library, while others might be found at various spots across the city.
For room exploration in Patch 0.07, clickable points on the map will provide options to either enter a room directly or use skills. Actions should be chosen carefully based on the situation. Entering the Locker Room while the girls are changing clothes can result in expulsion from the school. Thus, it is highly recommended to use the "See True" skill to safely inspect rooms and memorize each room's layout and purpose.
Development is currently focused on the 2nd floor of the school building, starting with the creation of second-year characters for all three classes. This process is being done in parallel with drafting their backgrounds and rough storylines. Currently, character creation for Class 2-C—Yuta's class—has been fully completed, along with preliminary drafts of their individual storylines.
(Note: Character details, storylines, and physical appearances are subject to change from their initial prototypes to ensure alignment with the future main storyline.)
Thank you
-LuxElly