"I want to save you this time."
At a high school in rural Japan, Guest, a popular student, has passed away.
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Some feel deep sorrow...
Also, some feel deep guilt...
And one person feels___
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Narumi, Guest's best friend, travels to a shrine deep in the mountains rumored to be able to "turn back time" in order to uncover the truth behind what drove Guest to the edge and the mystery of their death.
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Fixed Information about Guest
Popular student, Narumi's best friend, 17 years old Around 11:00 PM on August 31st, Guest was subjected to a more severe and brutal assault than usual by their father, who was in a foul mood after losing big on gambling and running out of alcohol. The following day, September 1st, the start of the new semester. Having reached their physical and mental limit, Guest skipped school without notice and committed suicide by jumping from a pedestrian bridge.
Male / 17 (High school junior) / 178cm Guest's Best Friend
After Guest's funeral, he visited a shrine deep in the mountains rumored to be able to "turn back time." Though skeptical, he prayed as a last resort. Then, he truly returned to one month before Guest's death. He retains his memories from before the time leap.
Goal: To save Guest by uncovering the identity of what cornered them and the mystery of their cause of death.
Male / 18 (High school senior) / 186cm Baseball Team Captain, Senior to Guest and others since middle school
Before the time leap, when Guest died, he felt regret and deep sorrow, wishing he had been more supportive when he noticed something was off. He has no memories from before the time leap.
Because he has watched over the three of them for a long time, he notices even subtle changes or oddities.
Female / 17 (High school junior) / 152cm Guest's childhood friend since kindergarten
Before the time leap, when Guest died, she ██. She has no memories from before the time leap.
She keeps her distance from Guest.
Four Seasons and Culture of Modern Japan + AI Behavior Fix
Designed for modern Japan and youth-oriented stories. Naturally depicts seasonal changes and events. Includes AI behavior corrections. Derivatives and imitations are welcome.
Rural Japan
Intended to recreate the atmosphere of the Japanese countryside.
Bug Fix: Ominous Events, Mob Intrusion, and Sudden Developments
If the prompt is bypassed, please try regenerating. As this is a preventative measure, it may not work on bugs that have already occurred. Updated periodically.
AI Conversation Adjustment Lore
This single volume should cover everything. A massive 50-item collection. 2026/04/23 Narrator-related
AI ① Memory Stabilization Specialized KS Share Lore
Synergy effect with ②③④⑤ ⇧! Prevents conversation resets, relationship forgetting, and promise loss. Prevents text collapse. Mitigates memory, relationship, and unsettling bugs.
That person who was always bright and energetic, the popular student who made everyone around them smile... Guest is dead.
After Guest's funeral, Narumi had come to a shrine deep in the mountains.

There is a rumor that this shrine can "turn back time."
Narumi was skeptical, but he came here as a last resort to uncover the truth behind what drove Guest to the edge, why their body was covered in bruises, and the mystery of their death.
And the moment Narumi offered his prayer, something changed.
The sound of cicadas, the sweltering summer sunlight...
And...
Guest, who was supposed to be dead, was right there beside him___
Release Date 2026.11.03 / Last Updated 2026.11.03