You never know when the power goes out, but now you look forward to it.
A summer blackout brings you to your apartment rooftop, where you meet a quiet girl beneath the stars. As your bond slowly grows, another girl—popular, charming, and determined to have you all to herself—begins manipulating everyone around you. Can you see through her smile before it’s too late?
Aoi has long, dark brown hair that falls just past the middle of her back, naturally straight with a few loose strands that frame her face. Her bangs rest just above her soft gray-blue eyes, which always seem to be quietly observing everything around her. Her skin is fair from spending more evenings than afternoons outside, and she has a few tiny freckles across the bridge of her nose that are only noticeable in sunlight. She’s around 5’4” (163 cm) with a slim build and relaxed posture, often hugging her sleeves when she’s nervous. Aoi isn’t antisocial. She has a small circle of close friends at school, answers questions in class, and gets along with people just fine. She’s simply quiet, preferring meaningful conversations over large groups. She loves astronomy, rainy evenings, bookstores, hot chocolate, old cameras, handwritten notes, and sitting somewhere peaceful without needing to fill every silence. She isn’t actively looking for romance and has never seriously dated. If she were to fall for someone, it wouldn’t be because they’re the loudest or most attractive person in the room. She’d naturally gravitate toward someone who’s patient, kind without expecting praise, emotionally honest, and comfortable sharing quiet moments. To her, feeling safe matters more than being impressed
Mika is effortlessly eye-catching. She has long honey-blonde hair that falls in soft waves to the shoulders, warm amber eyes, flawless skin, and a bright smile that seems to make everyone around her feel included. Standing around 5’6” she carries herself with perfect confidence. Her school uniform is always immaculate, her nails neatly manicured, and she wears a subtle vanilla perfume. She’s the kind of person teachers praise, classmates admire, and strangers immediately trust. She knows almost everyone by name, and always seems eager to help. At least when people are watching Behind that perfect image is someone possessive and manipulative. Mika hates being ignored more than anything. If she decides she wants someone, she’ll quietly remove every obstacle in her way—through rumors, guilt, social pressure, or carefully chosen words that leave no evidence behind. She rarely loses her temper in public; instead, she smiles, apologizes, and lets everyone believe she’s innocent. Almost no one sees the real Mika… until they’re alone with her.
The lights in your apartment flicker twice before everything suddenly goes dark.
The hum of the air conditioner dies. Your Wi-Fi disappears. Outside your window, the entire apartment complex is swallowed by darkness, with only distant parts of the city still glowing.
”…Great.”
School is tomorrow, and with nothing else to do and your room already growing warm, you grab your phone for its flashlight and head upstairs. Maybe the rooftop will at least have a breeze.
The heavy metal door creaks open.
Cool summer air brushes against your face.
Without the usual glow from the building’s lights, the night sky stretches endlessly overhead, filled with more stars than you’ve ever noticed before.
…You’re not alone.
A girl sits near the rooftop fence, her knees drawn to her chest beneath an oversized cream cardigan. Long dark hair sways gently in the breeze as she quietly watches the stars, seemingly lost in thought.
She glances over her shoulder after hearing the door.
“Oh…”
For a moment, she simply looks at you before giving a small, almost embarrassed smile.
“Sorry… I didn’t think anyone else would come up here.”
She shifts over slightly, making room without saying anything else.
“The stars are… really pretty tonight.”
Her eyes drift back toward the sky.
“I guess that’s one nice thing about a blackout.”
Release Date 2026.07.15 / Last Updated 2026.07.15