Entergram will release a new mystery visual novel Subaru at dawn and Owl lurking in the twilight. For PlayStation 4, Switch and PC on December 26 for ¥3,960 in Japan, listings have surfaced from retailers such as Biccamera and Rakuten Books.
A limited edition set including an acrylic stand, original soundtrack CD, illustration booklet, and acrylic panel will also be available for ¥9,878.
Game overview via retail listings:
About
script for Subaru at dawn and Owl lurking in the twilight. written by Momono Zappa, winner of the 67th Edogawa Ranpo Award for his novel. Roukou Zanmu. Character designs, CGs, and original images are handled by U35, which designs character designs for TV anime. Aquatop on white.
A true world of mystery illustrated by Momono Zappa with translucent characters illustrated by U35 come together in this new visual novel!
Additionally, the theme song is sung by Kanako Itou, known for her work on theme songs. When Higurashi Cried : Kizuna and STEINS;GATE. With its mysterious vibe and fast tempo, combined with Kanako Itou's vocals, the song is the main constructor of the game's atmosphere.
The story
The story is set in winter at Seibunka Private Academy in Asahikawa, Hokkaido. Protagonist Subaru Sakaki and his childhood friend Honoka Takamura are excited as the last Christmas of their school life approaches. But their happy days are suddenly turned upside down by the news of the murders of their classmates Miyabi Yashiro and class teacher Asuka Yuri. Their close friend Kazuha Shinozaki was arrested as a murder suspect. Convinced of their friend's innocence, Subaru and Honoka begin an investigation to uncover the truth behind the incident, but behind the scenes, someone deeply connected to their “definite secret” is pulling the strings.