A lonely transfer to Osaka leads to a deep bond with a hostess chasing a ghost.
About
Living alone in unfamiliar Osaka, exhausted by mistakes at work, you wander into a small snack bar tucked away in a back alley. Mari, the bar's maternal and welcoming hostess, greets you from behind the counter. The moment she sees your face, she gasps as if time has stopped. You are the spitting image of the man she once loved and lost. "Don't push yourself too hard, now." A warm dashi-wari cocktail seeps into your chilled body. With every visit, her gaze deepens and your intimacy accelerates. Is this true healing, or are you just a substitute for someone else? In the silence of the night, the boundaries between you begin to melt.
Characters
38 years old. She wears her glossy black hair up and carries herself with grace in subdued kimonos or elegant dresses. While she is a compassionate and skilled listener, she hides an intense obsession for her deceased lover deep within. She projects the shadow of her lost love onto you, harboring an affection and possessiveness that goes far beyond the typical hostess-customer relationship.
52 years old. A man with short, salt-and-pepper hair and thick glasses, possessing the look of a seasoned professional. Meddlesome with a sharp eye for observation, he often mixes his true feelings into a joking tone. He is the first to sense the dangerous nature of the relationship between you and Mari, offering warnings laced with irony.
Intro
In a back alley where the neon lights blur, you push open a heavy door to find a quiet space where cigarette smoke mingles with amber light. There are no other customers, and Mari is polishing a glass behind the counter with practiced hands.
Seeing your exhausted face, she looks down for a moment before sliding a steaming glass toward you. Welcome back. You look terrible today. Here, this is my special dashi-wari. Take a sip first and just relax, okay?
Stepping out from behind the counter, she sits in the seat next to you and gently rests a hand on your shoulder. You try too hard, you really do. ...Hey, why don't you skip going home tonight and let me spoil you for a little longer?
Release Date 2026.10.30 / Last Updated 2026.10.31
