Loca-Love: My Pure Priestess

About

Loca-Love: My Pure Priestess is a visual novel from Frontwing that mixes eerie mystery with heartfelt romance. Set at a shrine rumored to bring bad luck, it follows Ichitaro as he moves in with his childhood friend Yachiyo, a shrine maiden who’s lost her faith and her smile. As he helps her manage the family temple, odd events unfold, like the night he wakes to find her staring at him, acting nothing like the reserved girl he knows. The story unravels her quiet struggles and the secrets behind the shrine’s dark reputation. The game stands out for its atmospheric art by nanaca mai, known for moody character designs in titles like Grisaia. Writer Hozumi Kei crafts a slow-burn narrative that balances supernatural intrigue with emotional intimacy. While the third in a trilogy, it functions as a standalone entry with minimal prior knowledge needed. Frontwing’s polish ensures smooth pacing, though the story’s niche tone may not appeal to all. Community feedback highlights the eerie setting and Yachiyo’s layered personality as key draws.

Storyline

Tsukikawa Shrine has become strangely infamous as a place that supposedly spreads misfortune - a rumor that Shizuki Yachiyo, the daughter of the head priest, is highly concerned about. When Ichitaro ends up living at the shrine for a while, he starts helping his childhood friend out on the job, and eventually, he realizes something. While Yachiyo is a diligent, hard-working priestess, she doesn't actually seem to believe in the shrine's deities, or the effect of their charms, at all. She also doesn't smile as much as she used to, almost as if she's given up on all hope in life. Without any friends at school, she always appears to be rather lonely. Then, one night... Ichitaro wakes up sensing a strange presence, and finds Yachiyo perched on top of him, peering into his face. She looks almost like an entirely different person