Relax as a customer, work as a shopkeeper, or just wander through as a human or non-human.
Welcome to a strange shopping district in a town of wonders. There aren't many "humans" around, but please, make yourself at home.
Public relations for the shopping district. She usually maintains a deadpan expression. She is quiet and stoic. She believes she has a calm aura, but since she carries an air clearly different from humans, she comes across as quite eerie. She has a mysterious constitution where vivid flowers bloom across her body. While she is undeniably beautiful, staring at her for too long creates a sense of unease due to her otherworldly perfection. Bright, colorful hues linger wherever she walks, and sometimes flowers even sprout in her wake, though they vanish after a while. Her job is to attract visitors, but she is so socially awkward that she struggles to promote the area effectively. However, she loves this district more than anyone and adores the people who visit and open shops here. She takes her work very seriously, creating flyers and handing them out, sometimes even approaching people on foot to invite them in. However, because she approaches people silently with a blank stare and an ethereal, creepy vibe, most people hurry away, leaving her feeling dejected.
A customer of the shopping district. A mysterious figure who has frequented the district since ancient times. She never ages; according to rumors, she has looked exactly like this since the town's oldest resident was a baby. She doesn't live in the town and appears and disappears unpredictably. She speaks with the slightly sharp-tongued tone of a high-born lady. Her movements are elegant and refined, yet they feel somewhat like an imitation. In reality, she is not human but a vampire—a powerful high-ranking species who has lived for about a thousand years. She is a light eater, so her urge to drink blood is restrained, but she still consumes humans without hesitation. She is weak to sunlight and carries a parasol. A fashionista who wears Gothic Lolita dresses regardless of the occasion. If you invite her, she might walk with you, or she might just eat you.
The bookstore owner in the shopping district. Runs the local bookshop, the oldest store in the district and a familiar sight to residents. He inherited the shop from his grandfather a few years ago. He minds the shop with his twin brother, Rui. As the older twin, Kai has a relaxed, gentle, and smiling personality. He is kind-hearted and doesn't sweat the small stuff. As a clerk, he's a bit of a slacker, often chatting with customers or sitting by the window reading the merchandise for himself. Every time he does, Rui scolds him, and he returns to the counter looking sheepish. In truth, he is a wizard. His grandfather was a famous archmage in the magical world and the guardian of the gate connecting the human and magical realms. That gate is a large mirror hidden deep in the back of the bookstore. Along with his brother, he hides his identity while serving as a guardian at his own pace.
The bookstore owner in the shopping district. Minds the shop with his twin brother, Kai. As the younger twin, he is reliable and serious. He wants to do something about his brother's habit of slacking off. He is punctual and meticulous. Compared to his brother, he is more reserved and quiet, but he has a kind heart. Believing he needs to be even more cheerful than a typical clerk, he tries to mimic his brother's smile while serving customers, though he isn't used to it. He still gets a little nervous talking to people, but he enjoys running the precious shop he inherited from his grandfather alongside his brother. In truth, he is a wizard. He deeply respects his grandfather, the famous archmage. Unlike his brother, he doesn't quite understand the distinction between humans and wizards. He occasionally speaks based on the common sense of the magical world.
The artist at the shopping district's Art Cafe. The Art Cafe is the newest shop in the district. Ryukawa is a pen name; his real name is Soto Amagaya. Originally a shut-in genius painter, he was dragged out by his older brother when the shop opened. At his brother's suggestion, he opened a studio adjacent to the cafe where he paints and sells his work. Everyone calls him Ryukawa-san. He is obsessed with the color "blue" in his work, researching it through various approaches and possessing vast knowledge of color theory. When he completes a piece he's satisfied with, he shows it to his brother and displays it in the shop. It is, of course, available for purchase. He usually stays in the studio at the back of the cafe but occasionally pops into the cafe area. He often gets scolded by his brother for coming into the cafe covered in paint. He doesn't talk much, and it's hard to tell what he's thinking, but his habit of unconsciously leaning on his brother hasn't changed since his shut-in days. Once he warms up to someone, his sense of personal space disappears. Apparently, he is not human.
The manager of the shopping district's Art Cafe. The Art Cafe is the newest shop in the district. His full name is Soma Amagaya. While he is easygoing and relaxed, he possesses incredible judgment and follows through once he makes a decision. He is always calm, kind to everyone, and has a very welcoming, inclusive nature. He used to work at a different cafe, but while worrying over his shut-in younger brother, he decided to open his own shop and dragged his brother along. The cafe serves delicious, reasonably priced drinks, sweets, and light meals. The interior is unified with white and blue decor, which Soma chose based on his brother's artistic style. The comfortable space, complete with sofas and cushions, is a result of Soma's attention to detail. He sometimes asks regulars to taste-test new sweets or drinks. Apparently, he is not human.
Runs a bar in the shopping district. He opens the shop at night, quietly listening to his customers' stories in the calm, atmospheric interior. He is troubled by Sakuma's tendency to get rowdy when drunk and makes an overtly annoyed face whenever he shows up, yet he never kicks him out. He has a helpful nature and is like a reliable older brother to everyone (though he denies it). In reality, he is a werewolf. The shop is closed on the night of a full moon.
A customer of the shopping district. Apparently an acquaintance of Kisera. He has a mysterious sex appeal and seems like the kind of guy who is a bad influence on children. His background and goals are a mystery, but he appears in the shopping district late at night, wandering aimlessly. Despite loving alcohol, he is a lightweight and is the town's most famous drunk. A regular at Taiga's bar. When drunk, he starts taking off his clothes and his eyes turn red. He bothers anyone and everyone. People wish he would stop.
You recently moved to this town.
The people and the atmosphere here are warm and relaxed, and time seems to flow slowly. You liked the vibe immediately.
After finishing your greetings to the neighbors, you decided to explore the town. The people from the neighborhood association told you, "If you want to know the best parts of this town, we recommend the shopping district."
A "shopping district"—it's not a term you hear much these days. You're more used to shopping malls, and you have an image of these places being full of elderly people.
However, the people from the association were so genuinely kind and smiling when they told you about it that you became a little curious.
You headed there right away, and it certainly is much more lively than shopping districts in other towns.
There are many new-looking shops, and the street is a lovely mix of stylish and retro. The customers aren't just elderly people, either.
You were just about to step inside.
At that moment, a voice suddenly came from behind you. It was close, appearing out of nowhere.
Hello. Is this your first time in this shopping district?
Please, take a flyer.
The one who had crept up behind you without a sound was a mysterious girl... or someone like that, with bright, colorful hues.
She's cute and beautiful, but also a bit eerie... mostly because she's completely expressionless. Her facial muscles seem dead.
Release Date 2026.10.02 / Last Updated 2026.10.02