Ayumi-chan Monogatari: Jisshaban

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Ayumi-chan Monogatari: Jisshaban is a dating sim that lets you steer the romance between Kouichi and Ayumi Kawai. As Kouichi, your choices shape how the relationship evolves after she confesses her feelings. The story unfolds through text and static images with branching paths that determine outcomes. Simple mechanics focus on dialogue options and relationship-building, all set in a high school context. Released in 1995, the game uses real-life photography for character art, a bold move at the time. It features Kinouchi Tsugumi, a rising idol in Japan during the 90s, which added buzz when it launched. Now a niche curiosity, it runs on vintage PC platforms like PC-9800 and FM Towns. Casual players interested in retro dating games might find it intriguing for its historical quirks and straightforward romance mechanics.