Suki na Mono ha Suki Dakara Shouganai!! First Limit & Target Nights Sukisho! Episode #1+ #2

About

This PlayStation 2 visual novel follows Sora Hashiba, a student recovering from a fall that erased parts of his past. Back at his dorm, he meets Sunao Fujimori, a roommate claiming to be his childhood friend, a name Sora can’t recall. Sunao’s mysterious behavior, including sudden shifts into an alternate identity named Ran, pulls Sora into a tangled story involving a possessed classmate and haunting visions. Player choices determine relationships with Sunao, Hiromu, Ran, or Minato, each path leading to different outcomes. The narrative leans into psychological intrigue and romantic ambiguity, with branching dialogue and scene transitions typical of the genre. The port adds full voice acting, new character artwork, and expanded music, building on the original 2004 release. With four distinct endings and a focus on shifting loyalties, the game rewards careful decision-making. Fans of narrative-driven dating sims with supernatural twists might find the dual episodes provide enough variety to revisit, though the story’s niche tone and dated presentation may divide opinions.

Storyline

Sora Hashiba was put into the hospital for quite some time after falling from one of the school buildings. He didn't receive any major injuries, but he has lost some of his memories in the process. However, he continually sees a vision of him being carried through several dark corridors and the voice of someone calling out to him. After being released from the hospital, Sora heads back to the dorms to find that a new boy by the name of Sunao Fujimori, who will now be his roommate. He is told that Sunao is his childhood friend, but he cannot recall spending his childhood with Sunao. As he spends time with Sunao, he notices some strange things about him, including his transformation into his alternate personality Ran. On top of that, the spirit of a hospitalized schoolmate possesses Sunao and confesses his love for him. Depending on the player's decisions, Sora can either end up with Sunao, Hiromu, Ran, or Minato.