[Updated August 9th, 2019] [Time shown is not accurate - was left running]

The common route is satisfyingly long and entertaining during the first run-through. After that, one can use the Skip function, as well as the Go to Last/Next Choice functions, to proceed quickly to the next route/ending. I would prefer a clearer indication of when the "main route" starts, but any guide will tell you. (I'm just stubborn about not using guides until I've done most things on my own, or I think there's a glitch).

The game is reminiscent of Code Realize (Otomate), though it is more light-hearted - so far. Given what I've seen from further on in the game, things do get more serious. [Note: They do. Themes include discrimination (race, gender, class, wealth), as well the darker aspects of love, and while there are happy endings, the game doesn't pull its punches as much as I expected.]

The main characters are effectively in their final year of high school, so it's not surprising that they seem younger than the Code Realize crowd - they are. I hadn't realized there would be such an English private school background to the first part of the story, but it was enjoyable.

That said, and despite the young-looking sprites, the characters are generally well-portrayed as young *adults*, and act accordingly. The protagonist does suffer a little from the "sheltered naive young girl" syndrome of many of these games. However, she does get to be intelligent and brave, and she does have her own story, as well as the story centred on the potential love interest.

Overall: the game is well done, the stories and characters are interesting, the art is lovely, and the backgrounds of turn-of-the-century London (late 1800s) are excellent.

I will admit that my Agatha Christie loving soul was thrilled to see a Miss Marple to go along with the ubiquitous Holmes and Watson and Lupin(e). Holmes and Watson have their semi-expected roles of tsundere detective and outgoing, engaging partner/assistant. Lupin looks like he'll be interesting, and now that I've played a few routes, I can see that he's as flamboyant in his Gentleman Thief role as ever - only his cover role is (insanely) shy and awkward. I'm looking forward to learning more about the other characters. Pendleton the Butler reminds me of another butler I've 'met' recently, and he's a lot of fun.

So far this game has the polish I look for in this type of Japanese otome. I have no regrets about getting the game for the introductory 10% off, and look forward to finishing the routes I have left.

~ Imp

[Updated August 9th, 2019] [Time shown is not accurate - was left running] The common route is satisfyingly long and entertaining during the first run-through. After that, one can use the Skip function, as well as the Go to Last/Next Choice functions, to proceed quickly to the next route/ending. I would prefer a clearer indication of when the "main route" starts, but any guide will tell you. (I'm just stubborn about not using guides until I've done most things on my own, or I think there's a glitch). The game is reminiscent of Code Realize (Otomate), though it is more light-hearted - so far. Given what I've seen from further on in the game, things do get more serious. [Note: They do. Themes include discrimination (race, gender, class, wealth), as well the darker aspects of love, and while there are happy endings, the game doesn't pull its punches as much as I expected.] The main characters are effectively in their final year of high school, so it's not surprising that they seem younger than the Code Realize crowd - they are. I hadn't realized there would be such an English private school background to the first part of the story, but it was enjoyable. That said, and despite the young-looking sprites, the characters are generally well-portrayed as young *adults*, and act accordingly. The protagonist does suffer a little from the "sheltered naive young girl" syndrome of many of these games. However, she does get to be intelligent and brave, and she does have her own story, as well as the story centred on the potential love interest. Overall: the game is well done, the stories and characters are interesting, the art is lovely, and the backgrounds of turn-of-the-century London (late 1800s) are excellent. I will admit that my Agatha Christie loving soul was thrilled to see a Miss Marple to go along with the ubiquitous Holmes and Watson and Lupin(e). Holmes and Watson have their semi-expected roles of tsundere detective and outgoing, engaging partner/assistant. Lupin looks like he'll be interesting, and now that I've played a few routes, I can see that he's as flamboyant in his Gentleman Thief role as ever - only his cover role is (insanely) shy and awkward. I'm looking forward to learning more about the other characters. Pendleton the Butler reminds me of another butler I've 'met' recently, and he's a lot of fun. So far this game has the polish I look for in this type of Japanese otome. I have no regrets about getting the game for the introductory 10% off, and look forward to finishing the routes I have left. ~ Imp