In Shanghai during summer 2003, Baichuan grapples with vivid, unfamiliar memories sparked by an invitation from his long-absent ex-girlfriend Qiuyu. Over twelve days that unfold like lucid dreams, he connects with characters like freelancer artist Fengyi, troubled high schooler Xiaobo, and university student Jingxian, each navigating personal regrets amid messy lives. These encounters reveal how ordinary moments hold the potential to reshape fates.
Players gather Topics and Clues from daily interactions in spots like classrooms, a bookstore's What-If section, and neighborhood cafes, then probe the inner worlds of close friends. This indie RPG adventure builds emotional strength through comfort and inspiration from them, leading to a finale where a broken dream finds repair on the twelfth night. It draws in fans of introspective narrative-driven play.
The Story
Shanghai, 2003
Suddenly, Baichuan senses something is not right with his life - sometimes, he feels he can see his memories, so real yet so unfamiliar. This all seems to begin with an unexpected invitation from Baichuan's ex-girlfriend, Qiuyu, who has been away for many years.
Twelve summer days, just like twelve lucid dreams...
"The time seems to be working anomalously on you."
The Characters
Dream-chasing, freelancer artist - Fengyi;
Troubled and misguided high school student - Xiaobo;
A university student who is burdened by her family's issue - Jingxian.
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Even though their lives are a total mess, they still manage to carry on, embrace and accept their "regrets", and live to the fullest.
The Gameplay
Through the 'Topics' and 'Clues' gathered from everyday life, dive deep into the hearts and minds of your dearest friends.
To be comforted by them; To be inspired by them; To turn all the little things that happened in your life into your own strength, and eventually, at the finale of the twelfth night –
To " fix" the shattered dream.
The Stages
Classrooms, Bookstore "What-If", Neighbourhood Cafe...
Much of every boy and girl's life revolves around such a mundane city scene. And it is precisely within the mundanity that some new possibilities exist. The key to turning one's fate around may very much be held in the hand of someone passing by among the crowds on the streets...
