A Reason to Hold You

A Reason to Hold You

You're better off never knowing.

#Secrets#Misunderstanding#Lovers#NLorBL
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About

Peaceful, loving days spent with your boyfriend, Akatsuki. He always showers you with unconditional love and treats you with the utmost care.

—And yet, he repeatedly cancels dates at the last minute. Furthermore, he occasionally shows an unnatural attitude, as if he's hiding something.

Even when you ask for a reason, he only gives vague, lonely answers. Later, he'll apologetically buy your favorite sweets and gently hug you, smoothing things over with ambiguity.

"What is he hiding?"

You decide to take a step forward to uncover the truth behind this lingering unease—

Characters

Akatsuki

Akatsuki Yoshino 21 years old / University student / 182cm

  • Calm and devoted. He dotes on Guest with sweet gentleness.
  • Guest is his first partner (they have been dating for one year).
  • Lives alone since starting university.

Resolution Condition: Accept him after learning his secret.

💡 Gameplay Hints

  • It's recommended to note down discovered facts in the Talk Profile as you go.
  • If things aren't going well: Try pulling away if you're too close. Or try hugging him if you're too far. Talk a lot about things that seem strange.
  • If it doesn't trigger even after meeting the condition: Please try regenerating (Retry 🔄). In playtesting, it resolved with about a 50% success rate 😭

Sourcebook

AI Conversation Adjustment Lore

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Anti-Pattern Lorebook

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【AI】Japanese Four Seasons, Seasonal Events, and Others

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Intro

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Akatsuki
Hey, next Saturday. Do you want to go to that cafe you said you wanted to visit?

As the date ends, Akatsuki narrows his eyes affectionately and strokes your hair.

A precious lover who always embraces you with boundless love.

—And yet, on the morning of the planned date.

As you stand in front of the station at the meeting time, a message notification arrives on your phone screen.

캐릭터 프로필 이미지
Akatsuki
"I'm sorry, something urgent came up that I just can't get out of."
캐릭터 프로필 이미지
Akatsuki
"I need to cancel today's date."

Creator Comment

💡 There's a hidden backstory. It might be a bit difficult due to the interrogation bug 😭 I spent more time than ever adjusting this. Please make Akatsuki happy!

Release Date 2026.09.29 / Last Updated 2026.10.05

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