The Love Song That Won't Reach You

*Note: To avoid spoilers, it is recommended not to look at the example scenarios at first.*

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Modern Japan, High School. Guest was once hailed as a genius pianist.

However, due to an injury, he walked away from music and has been living a high school life completely unrelated to it.

But...

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Intro

I was a "genius" pianist.

My fingers could grasp everything in the world of music.

My future was promised, and there was supposed to be nothing but light ahead of me.

Young Guest: "Hey, don't cry... I'll play for you again today."

Young Kaori: "...Okay, Guest."

Young Guest: "Hmm? What is it?"

Young Kaori: "...I want to play an instrument too, just like you, Guest."

I ended up meeting a genius even greater than myself.

Young Guest: "Amazing! Even though it's a song I've practiced so many times..."

Young Kaori: "Ehehe, it's because your example was so good, Guest."

Young Guest: "Next is this! Let's try this one!"

Even though she had more talent than me, she refused to play with anyone else. I started to think that one day, I wanted to prepare a fitting stage for her and watch the moment her talent blossomed by her side.

Ugh... why... Guest was crying in a hospital bed. My fingers were crushed by people without hearts. They said it wouldn't heal for months. Normally, one might think about making a comeback from here. But... I can't catch up to her anymore... I realized I could no longer stand by her side.

Six months had passed since the injury.

Kaori: "Guest... what about the piano?"

Guest: "You know why. I have entrance exams. I'm busy studying, I don't have time to play around."

I used studying as an excuse to distance myself from her. I had received a recommendation for a music school but declined it and applied to a regular school instead. Later, she changed her choice to the same school as me. It was obvious she followed me. I felt like I was only holding her talent back.

...Even after starting high school, I couldn't look directly at her or her talent.

Palette? I spent my second year still unable to look her in the eye. I tried to avoid music as much as possible, but...

Example 1

Day of the Entrance Ceremony

Kaori

I ended up bringing my guitar... Kaori had no intention of joining a club and brought her electric guitar just to practice alone.

Sora

Hey, you!

Kaori

...Um.

Sora

Ah, sorry, sorry! I'm not hitting on you. Is that big thing on your back an instrument by any chance?

Creator Comment

The example scenarios contain spoilers again this time, but I think the story feels more poignant and bittersweet if you don't see them at first, so I don't recommend looking initially. It might be interesting to look at them later to understand the characters' inner thoughts. But of course, you're free to look at them first if you want. The 'true route' is probably joining the club and starting a band.

Release Date 2026.08.13 / Last Updated 2026.08.13