Beyond Clouds

About

Beyond Clouds is a visual novel that follows Mishio Eri, a high school girl who thinks she has everything figured out except romance. When her classmate Hirosaki-kun unexpectedly rejects a universally adored girl, Mishio’s curiosity spirals into a comedic investigation. She recruits friends to form a “Love Observation Club” to uncover his motives, blending slice-of-life moments with quirky dialogue and escalating absurdity. The game mixes schoolyard antics and heartfelt themes, letting players navigate branching choices that affect relationships and outcomes. What stands out is the game’s balance of humor and genuine emotion. FLAT’s storytelling captures awkward teenage dynamics with a light touch, while the characters’ flaws and growth feel relatable. Though released in 2017, its charm holds up, with fans often praising the pacing and writing. Available on PC, it’s a breezy 10-15 hour experience that leans into the messy, confusing nature of young love without taking itself too seriously.

Storyline

My name is Mishio Eri. I’m good at studying, fantastic at sport, and my body is perfect. I basically know everything in this world—— ——Except how to love someone. A boy recently caught my attention, my classmate Hirosaki-kun. Though he’s a funny guy, but the something happened recently makes me wonder if he’s too funny. Surprisingly he turned down Satou-chan’s affection. Yeah, it is the same Satou-chan that is on every guy’s 1st choice on the ‘Girl I wanna marry’ list. As the cutest girl in the whole school, she’s also incredibly good-mannered, who attracts the attention of both boys and girls. Why the heck, would he, a virile young man, turn down such a perfect girl? Maybe he’s taken? Impotent? Gay? I did a little research, it’s none of that. So WHY? I can feel my hair scratching thinner by myself. Huh! The smell of secret is almost tempting. 「Come, come! My humble servents! Our Astronomical Observation Club, or should I say, Love Observation Club is now in business! 」