Konohana: True Report

About

Konohana: True Report is a mystery-driven visual novel set in a high school where tranquility quickly unravels into chaos. You play as Meguru Momoi, a second-year student who transfers to Konohana Academy, only to find their quiet academic life shattered by a sudden teacher's murder. The story unfolds through branching choices and dialogue, pulling you into a web of secrets as you team up with Miako Tachibana to uncover clues. Set against the backdrop of a school haunted by a grim legend, each decision impacts how you navigate threats, hidden motives, and a series of eerie killings. This 2001 entry in the Konohana series blends school life with thriller elements, creating a tense atmosphere that keeps players guessing. The narrative weaves between student dynamics and supernatural undertones, with the Grim Reaper myth central to the unfolding mystery. Originally released on PlayStation and Dreamcast, it builds a foundation for the series' later entries while standing as a self-contained tale. Though its age shows in presentation, fans of plot-heavy visual novels often cite it as a strong starting point for the franchise.

Storyline

It was the season of dancing cherry blossoms when the spring break was about to end. I transferred to Konohana Academy. I was supposed to spend my remaining two years of high school life quietly at this school. But that modest hope was shattered. --Just before the opening ceremony, a teacher was murdered. A girl named Miako Tachibana forced me to cooperate in the investigation. I soon become entangled in the sinister black shadow that shrouds the school. Death threats are sent to those who have been captivated. The legend of the Grim Reaper that has been passed down in the school. Are the serial murders that occur one after another really the work of the Grim Reaper? The truth will be revealed at.......