Dousoukai: Yesterday Once More

About

Dousoukai: Yesterday Once More is a 1996 PC visual novel that follows a high school graduate receiving a reunion invite from their former middle school tennis club. The story centers on decisions made during this brief window, one week to reconnect with an old flame, chase new relationships, or mediate others’ romantic entanglements. Gameplay relies on dialogue choices and character interactions, with outcomes shaping branching paths and multiple endings. The narrative leans into slice-of-life charm, blending schoolyard nostalgia with light-hearted relationship dynamics. The game stands out for its early-90s approach to dating sim structure, offering a straightforward yet engaging cast of club members each with distinct personalities and subplots. While its pixel art and simple soundtrack feel dated, the focus on relatable social scenarios and the freedom to play as a love interest or matchmaker adds rewatchability. With no major modern remaster, it remains a curiosity for fans of retro visual novels and tennis-themed storytelling.

Storyline

One day an invitation arrives from a friend who was with you in the tennis club when you were in middle school. It is an invitation to the reunion of the tennis club members. You have one week. You can either go for your first love, or find another love, or become a cupid for others...