Dousoukai Again

About

Dousoukai Again is a visual novel from F&C that follows a group of former junior high tennis club members reuniting as adults. Set around a New Year’s Eve ski trip, the story centers on Mizuho, a 20-year-old grappling with her feelings for Tatsuya. The cast returns to a hot spring resort for a reunion, only to face complications when Mizuho’s mother falls ill. Players navigate dialogue choices that shape relationships, with branching paths influencing which bonds deepen or figure out. The game emphasizes emotional stakes over action, with static illustrations and minimal gameplay beyond decision-making. The sequel builds on its predecessor’s premise, focusing on lingering high school crushes and adult responsibilities. While the narrative leans into melodrama, fans of slice-of-life romance stories may appreciate the character-driven conflicts. The original 2001 release laid groundwork for a niche audience, and this follow-up maintains that quiet, drama-focused tone. With no combat or puzzles to disrupt the pacing, the experience hinges on players’ investment in the characters’ dilemmas.

Storyline

The members of the tennis club at Sakura Junior High School. Have a class reunion on New Years Eve. They’re all twenty, and Mizuho is happy to get to see Tatsuya again, her secret love. At the reunion, they plan to stay at Mizuho's mother's lodge in the hot spring resort for a ski trip. Unfortunately, however, Mizuho's mother's become ill. She doesn't know whether she should care for her mother or finally give her self to Tatsuya.