Memories Off Sousou: Not Always True

About

Memories Off Sousou: Not Always True is a visual novel that blends high school romance with quiet introspection. You follow Itsuki, a reserved student whose life turns upside down when he meets Sae, a sharp-witted part-timer at his family's restaurant. As their unlikely connection grows, Itsuki navigates shifting emotions, hidden histories, and a prearranged engagement he never understood. The story unfolds through branching choices, dialogue, and subtle character moments, set against autumn's fading light. This entry in the long-running Memories Off series stands out for its layered storytelling and emotional depth. With 90% of players on Metacritic rating it "great" or higher, the game earns praise for its realistic pacing and morally gray relationships. Multiple endings tie back to themes of truth and memory, while hand-drawn art and minimalist soundtrack amplify the mood. At just 20-25 hours, it's a compact but impactful dive into young love's uncertainties.

Storyline

Kusumegi Itsuki, a second-year student at Fujikawa High School attached to Keiyo University, has a fiancee whose face and name he does not know. Because of her presence, Itsuki has never been interested in romance. His 17th birthday, when he would find out who his fiancee was, was approaching in about a month. One day, in order to hold a meeting to comfort a classmate who had lost her heart, Itsuki goes to Fujikawa's family restaurant "Russac'', but ends up getting into trouble with a part-time female clerk there. The clerk, Sunomiya Sae, was a third-year senior at the same high school. Although the way they met was the worst, Itsuki soon began to admire and respect Sae after seeing her mature demeanor. His childhood friend Amaha Nene sees Itsuki and begins supporting his relationship with Sae with all her might. The season is autumn. Itsuki's peaceful high school life is about to change little by little.