Koroshiya to Strawberry

About

Koroshiya to Strawberry follows Ichigo, a mute woman dragged into a hidden cafe where contract killers, smugglers, and black-market traders operate in plain sight. Trapped in this lawless space, she takes a waitressing job to survive while figuring out why shadowy figures want her dead. The story unfolds through dialogue and branching choices as you piece together her past and the dangerous forces at play. Expect tense interactions, moral dilemmas, and a slow-burn mystery that ties each character’s secrets to the central conspiracy. Broccoli’s signature blend of dark themes and character-driven drama shines here. With over 20 routes and endings, the game rewards close attention to dialogue and decision-making. Fans of crime-tinged visual novels appreciate the layered writing and morally gray cast. While not as well-known as the developer’s earlier hits, it holds a 78% on MyAnimeList for its gripping twists and atmospheric setting. Shorter playtime and a niche tone make it a sharp but under-the-radar pick for genre enthusiasts.

Storyline

In a city somewhere in modern day Japan the protagonist 'Ichigo' is drugged, put in a case and taken to a certain place. When she wakes up she is somewhere normal people can't enter, 'Cafe Tsukikage', a cafe where people who deal in illegal business gather. Because it exists in the underworld even the owner and waiter at the cafe are contract killers. While Ichigo is wary, the owner of the cafe Tsukimi explains that he has accepted a certain request. "This request isn't a kill contract, it's to protect you. That's why we brought you here. Once we've taken on this request we will definitely protect you." Because of a certain past trauma Ichigo lost her voice, and with no relatives or place to go she half doubtingly accepts a job as a waitress at the cafe. "Who on earth is targeting me? And who asked these killers to protect me? What will ... happen to me from now on?" A story about dealing with various people from the underworld, like contract killers, smugglers, and weapons merchants while solving a multi-layered mystery and chasing after the sealed truth.