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: The town is ruled from the shadows by the YS mafia alliance . The narrative begins with a wedding that serves as a powder keg for the city’s brewing instability.
is a dense, multi-perspective visual novel released on September 15, 2022, by developer BA-KU. Written by Renya Setoguchi —known for the nihilistic masterpieces Swan Song and Carnival —it is a meticulously crafted "sound novel" that favors literary depth over traditional game mechanics. Atmosphere and Setting: The Living City
The story is set in , a fictional, Hong Kong-inspired metropolitan labyrinth where the police hold no power and crime is the primary currency. The world-building is so immersive that reviewers often describe the city itself as the main character.
