Akai Suishou no Hitomi

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Akai Suishou no Hitomi is a mystery visual novel where you take on the role of a part-time detective working at a sports equipment shop. The story begins when you find a dehydrated corpse hanging in the gym's storage room. The victim’s sister Makoto insists he was alive moments ago. You partner with her to piece together clues and interrogate suspects. The narrative unfolds through branching dialogue and static illustrations, with choices influencing how the investigation progresses. Released in 1996 for PC-9800 and later ported to Windows, the game blends supernatural elements with its mundane setting. Its tight script and unexpected plot twists have kept it memorable among long-time visual novel fans. The mummified corpse premise remains strikingly unusual, setting it apart from typical entries in the genre.