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About

You run a fashion shop in a made up Japanese city where style matters. As the new owner of your sister's boutique you handle daily tasks like buying clothes setting prices and dealing with customers. Between managing inventory and keeping up with trends you also attend college and navigate relationships with classmates. Each choice affects your store's reputation and personal life as you aim for the top prize in a local business contest. Balances store management with school and relationships without leaning too hard into dating sim tropes. The 2011 release for DS and 3DS feels dated but the mix of retail strategy and character interactions still works for fans of casual sims. Simple mechanics let you focus on small decisions that add up over time.

Storyline

The game is set in Harbor City, a fictional city in Japan known for being a reputed base for the fashion industry. The protagonist is given her elder sister's appeal shop to take her first steps into the business world. As the store's new owner, she aspires to win the Platinum trophy in the Business Award competition held between the other executive branches of the city; winning the prize is considered a crowning achievement in the fashion business world. While she competes with her business rivals, the protagonist juggles with whatever hurdles she encounters from her college education and love life.