Abunai Koi no Sousashitsu

About

Abunai Koi no Sousashitsu is a visual novel that mixes police procedural elements with romantic drama. You play as Sakurai Tsubasa, a rookie officer moved to a high-stakes division after showing an uncanny knack for identifying criminals. Paired with a mysterious mentor, she navigates solving crimes while balancing tension with her skeptical new colleagues. The story unfolds through dialogue choices that shape relationships and case outcomes, blending mystery-solving with personal character arcs. The game stands out for its blend of workplace comedy and crime-solving, with a focus on gradual character bonding. Set in 2012 on PSP, it caters to fans of niche Japanese narratives where professional challenges and romantic subplots intertwine. While not widely discussed in English-speaking circles, its straightforward mix of investigation and light-hearted interactions appeals to visual novel enthusiasts looking for a less intense story.

Storyline

This is the tale of Sakurai Tsubasa – your average female working as a newcomer in the Metropolitan Police Departments traffic division. Once day, she is approached by an odd man (Hozumi Rui) who’d reveal that in regards of recognizing her ‘special’ ability of memorizing faces and…accidentally leading criminals to arrest, dear Tsubasa is going to be forcefully transferred to the Emergency Mission division instead. With most of her new co-workers not exactly showing approval of the idea and not having much confidence in being able to solve a case herself, thus begins the tale of her slowly developing bonds (and maybe even finding romance!) while learning the know-hows of what her new job would involve from her ‘partner’ for pursuing the most recent crime…