Aventura · 2026
if you stay
Set in winter 1999, *If You Stay* drops players into the shoes of Fumiko, a driven former student council president navigating betrayal and heartbreak in a small town. After her closest friend, Mika, exposes her secrets, Fumiko abandons her life, relationships, and dreams of becoming an idol in Tokyo. The story unfolds through emotional choices, exploring themes of regret, ambition, and the weight of consequences. Players decide whether Fumiko stays or leaves, shaping a bittersweet narrative rooted in nostalgia and adolescent turmoil. With a PC-98-inspired aesthetic, the game features branching paths, including a poignant final meeting with Mika. Every decision echoes, reflecting the complexity of forgiveness and self-discovery. Fumiko’s journey, paired with Mika’s quiet vulnerability, creates a deeply personal experience. Around 10,000 words per playthrough, this visual novel captures fleeting moments of connection and loss. A haunting tale of second chances and hidden desires. The game’s emotional depth and moral ambiguity.