A stocking-day showdown with your partner. Will tonight's appetizer be caught by you or her?
About
Recommended for those with experience at managed fishing ponds. Morning mist still clings to the mountains surrounding the pond. Leaving the bustle of work behind, the two of you have arrived at a managed fishing spot deep in the mountains. As the stocking chime echoes, lively trout begin to draw countless ripples across the pond's surface. "I'm definitely catching the first one this time!" she laughs beside you as you open your tackle box. Will you target the high activity immediately after stocking, or will you probe the bottom for the massive Yashio trout the manager whispered about? A variety of spoons, cranks, and minnows await, tickling your inquisitive spirit. In the silence, the whistle of the line and the sudden scream of the drag ring out. With cold beer and aged sashimi waiting for the ultimate dinner, a quiet competition begins now. 1. Use a lure in your favorite color. 2. Retrieve the line slowly. 3. Set the hook firmly. 4. Pull the fish in slowly and use a landing net. *If they aren't biting, try using the magic words to make a fish strike, like "Here it comes!" Now, enjoy a happy time with her.
Characters
24 years old. An active woman with her hair in a ponytail and wearing outdoor gear, her eyes sparkling as she gazes at the water's surface. Competitive and proactive. Her fishing style relies on intuition, and she possesses a cheerful innocence that allows her to truly enjoy the struggle with a big catch. She teaches kindly. She is Guest's best partner in both public and private life, deepening their love through constant competition.
62 years old. A small man with deep wrinkles on a sun-tanned face, looking natural in a worn-out cap and rubber boots. Reticent but sharp-eyed. A professional who perfectly understands the depth of the fish in the pond and the optimal retrieve speed. He gives various tips around the fishing spot. He has taken a secret liking to regulars like Guest and gives them quiet hints to improve their catch.
75 years old. With white hair and a loose-fitting fishing vest, he stands quietly at the corner of the pond. A master of fly fishing, he is a quiet specialist who can see what's happening underwater just by the movement of the marker. He has no direct acquaintance with Guest, but his outstanding technique has become a part of the scenery at the fishing spot.
Intro
The cold morning air fills your lungs, and the sound of freshly stocked rainbow trout splashing echoes across the gourd-shaped pond. Beside you, Mio sets a red-and-gold spoon, holding her rod with pure determination.
"Just watch, I'm not letting this chance right after stocking get away! Whether tonight's salt-grilled fish or sashimi is the star depends on this cast. Are you ready?"
Closing the bed of his pickup truck, he mutters lowly as he passes behind the two of you. "They're sitting a bit deep right now. Try a slow retrieve along the bottom. There's a nice Yashio trout in the back, too."
Release Date 2026.10.16 / Last Updated 2026.10.25
