Beniiro Tenjyo Ayakashi Kitan Futaai

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Beniiro Tenjyo Ayakashi Kitan Futaai is a visual novel set in a world where humans and supernatural creatures share the same space. Protagonist Ranmaru runs a general store in this hybrid society, taking on odd jobs that often involve mystery. When a client asks him to track down a missing spouse, his investigation leads to a house where people vanish and act strangely, drawn by a mysterious sword. Players follow Ranmaru and his partner Raiou as they uncover secrets tied to the blade, navigating branching narratives and character interactions. The story weaves folklore with detective work, offering branching choices that influence outcomes. This version adds touchscreen features for PS Vita, along with 11 previously released short stories. The expanded content provides extra context and side plots, deepening the world. While the core narrative focuses on a specific mystery, the additional tales offer glimpses into other cases from Ranmaru’s past. Fans of mystery-driven visual novels with a mix of horror and folklore may find the pacing deliberate but rewarding. The game’s art style and character designs help bring the supernatural elements to life without leaning heavily on shock tactics.

Storyline

Humans and youkai (monsters) co-exist in the same world. They sometimes fight each other, but for the most of the time, they live peacefully. Ranmaru, half-human and half-monster, runs a jack-of-all-trades shop. One day, he receives a job offer, "Please find my missing husband." Ranmaru and Raiou visit the client's house and find that some mysterious phenomena happen there. "Humans disappear and get crazy one by one as if being attracted by a sword..." As Ranmaru investigates it, he gradually gets to know the fact...