Black Lily's Tale

This work is a story about a girl who loves another girl, exploring the complexities of adolescent emotions, including a pure love triangle with a boy. It delves into feelings of entrapment and how a single word can impact relationships and memories. The narrative, framed as a tale of sweet sorrow and a curse, encourages players to root for the protagonist. Through 'Tragedy x Interrupt' mechanics, players can overcome the 'tragedy' by 'interrupting choices,' as the main character, Hana Sasamori, is caught in a loop of tragic endings in each chapter. The game is set in a near-future Japan, eighteen years after a devastating virus, CLII, decimated over half the minor population, leading to societal pressures for heterosexual relationships. The story focuses on Hana Sasamori's unrequited love for her friend, Ai Isshiki. When Ai dies in a car crash, Hana repeatedly wakes up hours before the incident, determined to save her. The gameplay combines visual novel elements with a text parser, allowing players to suggest actions or recall details by typing words, influencing the story's outcome.