Black Lily's Tale

About

Black Lily's Tale is a narrative-driven adventure where you navigate a fractured love story trapped in a repeating cycle. As Hana, a high school senior, you confront a haunting curse tied to a mysterious virus and a bond that defies time. Each loop lets you disrupt events through dialogue choices and handwritten letters, shaping how Hana’s repressed feelings collide with a world still scarred by past trauma. The game blends quiet introspection with tense decision-making, forcing you to untangle what’s real and what’s doomed to repeat. What sets it apart is its focus on subtle emotional beats and a structure that lets you physically alter the story through letter-writing mechanics. While the premise leans heavily on poetic tragedy, player feedback highlights its raw portrayal of longing and regret. With a runtime around 8-10 hours, it’s a compact but weighty tale that leans into ambiguity rather than tidy resolutions. The art style and sound design amplify the eerie, winter-bound atmosphere, though some found the pacing slow in early loops.

Storyline

It may have been the curse of the black lilies that bloomed early in the winter--. It has been 18 years since the new and threatening virus "CLII," which killed more than 50% of minors, was completely contained. People have completely regained their normal lives, but it has left a huge mark and problem in the society.... Hana Sasamori is a third-year student at Naeshiro High School in Sapporo. She is a quiet girl, but inside she is always in a hurry. With only a few days left until graduation, Hana finds herself repeating the same day over and over again. Yes, that's right. I like you ......." Hana strongly wishes for the happiness of "Jyu-chan" who saved her in the past. Hana thinks, "I'm sure this feeling will make Trees happy. I'm sure this feeling won't make you happy. ...... I thought I would put a lid on it and end it with "adolescent whimsy," as something I shouldn't admit. However, that realization led to a deep, deep "curse".... This is a story of love that weaves between two people in order to persist through such "love" and "curse".