The previous installment in the series, "Tsuki ni Yorisou Otome no Sahou," captivated audiences with its exceptional character design and won the first prize in the character department at the 2012 Getchu Bishoujo Game Prizes and the Grand Prize at the 2013 Moe Game Awards. This work continues from the somewhat contrived Bad End branch of the earlier game, centering on the protagonist's comeback from a low point. Alongside his sister Ookura Resona, the protagonist travels to Paris, the paradise of fashion, to resume his study in clothing design, chase his dreams, and ultimately grow. As a Fan Disc, this game expands the series' world and story without being confined to the original framework. It focuses on peripheral characters from the previous game and introduces new characters in Paris. The character design, a major selling point, is significantly different from the previous game, offering fans of the series a fresh experience.

In terms of storyline, this installment continues the previous game's tradition of intricate inner monologues, comprehensive emotional rendering, and immersive atmosphere. It blends elements of noble life and a light, easygoing narrative with themes like aristocratic succession struggles, discrimination against different ethnicities, and the pursuit of talent, which add a sense of realism. Additionally, there are numerous intriguing details and foreshadows for players to ponder. In contrast to the previous game's focus on "serendipitous encounters," this Fan Disc emphasizes the concept of "family." Character-wise, the motivations and value systems are as richly and vividly crafted as ever, allowing players to fully experience the interplay of goodwill and malice. Many characters may seem flawed at first glance, but are actually meticulously crafted, with plot revelations that are likely to astonish players. The scriptwriting remains exceptional, and the stellar voice acting beautifully conveys the characters' emotions and psychological shifts. The use of puns and grammatical jokes adds a playful touch to otherwise mundane everyday scenes. Notably, this game tackles the often-explored theme of taboo sibling love in Japanese Galgames. It makes commendable efforts in depicting the psychological states and evolving relationships of the characters. Although it might not withstand meticulous scrutiny, it represents a significant step forward in the genre.

The shortcomings of this installment are largely similar to its predecessor. Sakurakouji Luna's brief appearance, albeit as a supporting character this time, can aptly be described as overwhelmingly dominant, overshadowing other characters. Aside from Ookura Resona, the other two main female characters lack popularity. With few branching storylines, the route featuring Bluette is particularly superficial and poorly executed, much like Yanagase Minato's route in the previous game. Although each branch reveals various hidden plot points to different extents, they do not converge to a satisfying macro resolution, resulting in a fragmented overall experience. In terms of the plot, the climax sections are similarly bland and lack appeal, with many of the core conflicts being hastily and inadequately resolved. While the main female characters' voice acting is commendable, the effort is lacking in many of the minor characters. Set on an international stage, the game often involves exchanges in French, Russian, and German, yet the voice acting remains exclusively in Japanese. The reliance on text to indicate language changes is not only confusing but also, despite understandable budgetary constraints, inevitably detracts from the player's experience due to this lack of attention to detail.

"Otome Riron to Sono Shuuhen - École de Paris" truly achieves what a Fan Disc should aim for: while inheriting the original world view, it focuses on shaping peripheral characters from the previous game and expands its universe and settings, avoiding a sense of repetitiveness. I personally find the storyline of this work even better than its predecessor. Unfortunately, the character Sakurakouji Luna from the previous game has become an unsurpassable peak in terms of character design, leading to this title being undervalued. Although there are fewer narrative branches with significant length discrepancies, and the daily life portions still feel protracted, this work fundamentally remains a visual novel that emphasizes process, emotions, and bonds. It's recommended for players who really enjoyed the previous game and can tolerate its shortcomings.

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对于有的人，出国留学等同于异世界转生。
不是因为出国可以开外挂，而是因为，这是在失败之后，再一次重新开始逐梦的机会。
而作为近月BE衍生品的本作，无论是对于游星，还是理想奈而言，均为如此。
虽然比起妹妹，我更喜欢露娜大人，但是我还是玩这款作品的时候，叹息的更多。
可能因为，我更多的看到了，同样在异国他乡，证明了自己的价值的人生吧。

Meryl is my waifu!

As a sister control, I really like this work.,I can even say that I like Risona very much from the beginning of the etiquette of the girl in recent months.,But but a work can't push the sister.,It's really too broken.,It can be said that a master-servant quadruple completely changed my life as a sister control.,I'm obviously a sister control.,Why wear women's clothes.,Why do you want to be a little suffered... Damn,It's really fragrant.,But,I'm still grateful for the appearance of this work.,Complete the distorted psychology of the sister control.,Although I can no longer pull me out of reality.。 Sato Nai, for you, I became a werewolf / (ㄒoㄒ)/~~ Satoina, for you, I became a werewolf / (ㄒoㄒ)/~~

its finally on steam 😭😭😭😭
couldn't get textractor working on this version, you'll probably want the original game for that