Bloom Again
A downloadable visual novel for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
❝The struggles of life reach everyone, but never in the same way. Our emotions, our experiences, and how we deal with our lives, depends on who we are today. Sometimes, our emotions overwhelm us, and we let the past steer our future, as we are slaves of those good moments; because we never cared about being happy, and all we really wanted was to relive a precious memory.
These voices of the past keep us chained, burying us deeper beneath the weight of what once was, making us long for someone that's no longer there, praying that we'd meet again, even if it is as strangers.
Moments don’t define a lifetime, but the people we share them with can. So why is it that we can't let go of them? New connections mean new memories, and a chance to leave the past behind. Because in the end, all that remains are the marks we leave on others, the way we touch other people's lives.❞
Having dealt with a difficult childhood as a sickly guy, Keiichi Kitamura (Kei) carries a past that now feels like a distant, but painful memory. The things he went through forced Kei to trap himself in his own mind, a prisoner to his memories, struggling to break free from his own thoughts.
His life revolves around three people: his younger sister Kaede, who has been by his side for their entire lives, and his best friends Miu and Senri.
Together they've created a lot of memories in the past year, but that bond was ultimately fractured by unresolved conflicts, leading to the dismissal of their club for reasons not even they fully understand.
This made Kei realize the biggest problem in his life: himself. But can he improve on his own, or will it take life giving him another push?
Soon, Kei will cross paths with two new girls, offering a chance to do things right this time. Among them is a mysterious transfer student who has arrived to reveal a secret; a truth that his close ones already know, but one that has been kept entirely hidden from him alone.
Now, Kei needs to change before it’s too late and he loses everyone around him, or even himself.
Join Keiichi, Senri, Kaede, Miu, Hina and Aiko as they struggle to figure out in what direction to steer their lives. This story, written as they live it, written in a diary — maybe to relive the moments, or perhaps because he can't trust anyone else...
Themes: Slice of life, Drama, Romance, Grief, Memories.
A story composed of one male protagonist and five heroines.
Will they heal, or will they open new wounds? Will they figure out what's a real connection? Will they decide to move forward? Break the chains of the past.
There is no illness or distance that can't be defied by love itself. Maybe it's time to let go, it's time to create new memories. And maybe, just maybe... love could bloom again.
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Development log
- Bloom Again v0.8 Public Release53 days ago
- v0.7.1 Bugfix98 days ago
- v0.8 news, v0.7 fixes and Character bannersMay 29, 2026
- Bloom Again v0.7 NOW AVAILABLEMay 21, 2026
- Bloom Again v0.7 - Out on SUBSCRIBESTARMay 13, 2026
- Bloom Again v0.6 RELEASEJan 22, 2026
- Bloom Again v0.6 - Out on SUBSCRIBESTAR and PATREONJan 14, 2026
- v0.5.1 Bugfix + Deveploment plansNov 16, 2025
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The story just isn't for me. It is too slow of a burn, and I have no reason to care about what happens to any of the characters. Their personalities feel shallow and forced, and the "poetry" is nothing more than a head-to-desk moment. This is the first visual novel that made me think about turning on "Skip Unread" to bypass what feels like filler.
I'm going to clarify for the peanut gallery: I don't care about the lack of H-Scenes earlier on. That is NOT relevant.
I wish you luck and success in your work.
Is this an H game?
the gex update was the friends we made along the way...
Está muy larga y aburrida la historia para estar picando la pantalla o leyendo mejor juego genshin impact a esta basura aburrida no la recomiendo si buscas escenas h
Dicho como buen jugador de basofia, consumir demasiado porno te pudrió el cerebro, hombre.
Exacto por eso los dos estamos acá, y si no es Xque también tienes podrido el cerebro que ases acá en una página sobre un videojuego porno hahahaha
No quería comentar...pero no puedo dejar que te humilles así hermano....está no es una página de juegos porno... incluye, pero eso, pero no gira en ese entorno :b
Si tienes razón hermano pero Ami nunca se me avían aparecido está clase de videojuegos porno por si solos, tienes que buscar uno para que aparezcan similares
La verdad no es para nada así. Mi historia estuvo en la página principal de itch 4 veces, sin necesidad de buscar nada ni similar, simplemente fui elegido para estar ahí. De hecho, mis estadísticas dicen que mi juego tiene prácticamente nulas descargas provenientes de “juegos similares”. Segundo, la novela tiene 10 tags y con suerte 2 son para adultos, así que es mucho más probable encontrarla por las demás. Tercero, ahora mismo no hay nada para adultos más que algunos chistes subidos de tono, por lo que tampoco aplica ahí tu lógica. Si no te gusta una VN está bien, pero la mía se inspira en novelas influyentes de Japón, no en el slop usual de las Western. Es decir, si no te gusta leer y ver cómo evolucionan los personajes, esta historia no es para ti.
wait.. this isn't a H game.. right..?
It’s a japanese inspired routes vn, so it’s an eroge but you have to get there first. Plot comes before anything else.
I really want to play your game, but it’s hard for me to enjoy it without Simplified Chinese. Would you consider adding it? Even machine‑translated text is fine.
Hello. I won’t be adding any translations, especially not MTL.
Got it, thanks for letting me know. I respect your decision.
Great story, I really enjoyed reading it! It's hard to put into words how I felt while reading your work, but it was really cool!
Thank you so much for your work, and I really hope you don't give up and complete the game!
If I have the opportunity, I will definitely support you on SubscribeStar (I'm from Russia, which makes it almost impossible to donate on Patreon or SubscribeStar :( )
Thank you again for the pleasant emotions!
Thank you for playing! I’ll continue to work on the game, and I’m already making progress with next release. Your comment is already enough support. You can also rate the game above if you want.
I gave the game the highest rating, and I really hope that as many people as possible will read your work!
Holy peak, one of the best visual novel I played and it's not even finished, I wonder what the results will be after you finish it, btw by your speculation, how long do you think will you be able to finish it? It's okay if you can't answer this, I'll always wait for an update for this peak, I'm especially waiting for Hina, my fav so far
Thank you! I can’t answer that accurately, but the story is fully planned so it does have an ending. When it will happen is a different story, but I’m doing my best to get there.
Yo I was wondering and thought a lot before commenting,but...the storyline seems quite surprisingly amazing(though i already predicted it since beginning). I wanted to just make sure that when will the next update will come? I mean not forcing a fixed date but atleast the minimum days for your update? I last played this game about 90 days before and this game is sooo much changed, i can't even tell. Many things looked as if foreshadowing was a huge tool in this story, now that this story interested me, I'm definitely can't wait for next release so badly. Hope it comes faster than my predictions. By the way I also wanted to know, if next version will come, how to install it? I mean not by downloading but rather how exactly to make sure my saves will be there when I play? Or will i have to play since beginning again? I mean i dont wanna sob everytime playing the story. I've played a lotta game but this one hooked deeply becuz the "18+" so called theme is think was just a label for it while the content wasn't. I mean yes, it surely is for mature...who have brains not just any random teens tho lol. Peak is all i gotta say as for now without any glaze.
Thank you for playing. Updates usually come out every 2 months, with v0.8 being the latest one (July 15th). Your saves will always work even if you download the full game again or delete your current folder; this is because Renpy savefiles are stored elsewhere in your pc. You can usuaully avoid downloading the full game by patching it instead, and the way to do this is by placing the patch in your game folder and extracting with tools such as winrar or 7zip. This can only be done from the previous to the latest version (v0.7 > v0.8 for instance).
So I been interested in this for a good amount of time, and finally tried it out.
And...it's peak. I really love the story, and huge credit that, you have something rare, patience. Yes this will have adult stuff (probably from the tags), but it is later. Most would had shown stuff by the first or second update. Plus, actually showing building characters, them hating each other, and growing again, is amazing. How 2 can be close, then just...break from one decision, is actually great and fitting for the characters.
What I also love, but also feel weird on to be fair, is the time aspect. Yes our main guy has bad memory, but it is interesting the game feels like time passes quickly. Like you have the first day, then the week is over with it being Sunday, then the incident, then back to school. I love it, don't get my wrong, but it also make it interesting seeing how time affects the characters.
And I love a lot of the decisions made, Like showing Hina losing, or well having to love who he is now over the past, is great. Now obviously shown of his memory is hitting, which I am curious on. And the end...it hits hard BECAUSE it took time for even 1 step to move, and I am curious on the results.
What I am also super curious on is...the future. Like will the main guy be with all the main 5 girls? Or will it be you pick one to be with. SInce you really put a lot to make those 5 girls really care for Keiichi, and him to care for them. I guess I am curious also on, say others relationships, since there is hints on some maybe also liking others, though those can be jokes. I mean I will say this, this can easily be the best written story where it isn't a harem, but a true loving poly relationship where each help the other, and love each other equally.
Also I love seeing the parents and little aspects of them, especially Hina's mom, knowing...something happens. I don't know, I very curious on the future of this game, especially what the choices mean for most of this, and what will happen in the end.
So you really have a homerun in my opinion. But with that, it also feels interesting that this could also...just end in a few updates. Like it feels like an early start of a long story, we are midway in a tale, or even entering the later stages...and all are valid. I do love this a ton.
Thank you so much for your review. I’m really happy to read the story is doing exactly what I intended to. As for the girls, this is heavily and entirely inspired by Japanese visual novels, and I like to think it’s a love letter to them. For that reason there eventually will be routes, one for each girl, and then one True End and prologue. Glad you liked it and hope you stick around to see how things play out for everyone.
Very fair! It make sense you do routes or pick one girl to go with, since it does feel anyone of them, you can focus on completely and give them all your love. And unlike a lot of others, it does feel like a one girl like picked story. And all make sense why you pick them to be with.
game by gasha?? with no feet?? must be a lie...
It's PEAK.
Thank you!
I'm boutta bloom again
Did you bloom it.
I know this is a 18+ game with "scenes" but im genuinely more interested in the story rather than the so called scenes i haven't made it that far or practically just started but i love the overall flow of how the story goes
Thank you! Hope you continue to enjoy it and eventually catch up with the story.
there is anal sex?
Stupid question, but how many more updates do you think are left before you FINISH the game? I'm someone who hates waiting in a good way because I really invest myself in stories.
Is it just me or did this page break on mobile?
Saca ma versión en español bro 🙏
Very good game,love from China.At first, I was attracted by the 18+ label.But the more I got into it, the more I realised it definitely isn't some poorly made adult game.It is something that really touches me.I just accidentally stayed up all night because of this game.Please make sure to stick to your work😭😭😭
for all the hype prologue so far hasn't been fun, black screen for most of it and static images while the girls give us ntr vibes with how flirthy they are around each other, don't like senri at all and confused about memories that popped up after prologue when does it take place should I finish 1st chapter first or what? I played it first and it seemed like a scene in the present but I got the impression it skips mc meeting senri again for first time in a long while? at least that's what I assume from miu looking forward to meeting him again. everything is vague so far something happened in past but not explained and characters talk like we know about this or that and how it caused them to drift apart which is annoying
Honestly yeah the memories thing is a bit messy but it's simple once you get it: They are set in the past and you could watch them when they pop up, because they will be referenced later on in the story.
The VN really is pretty vague, lets hope answers come as the plot develops.
Though everything else in your comment kinda feels like you tweaking over nothing.
I would go even further. All the female Characters i have met up until now (all of them and the random Pres) are unlikable. I dont get NTR vibes but the only reasonable person is the MC who i actualy like. But wth why has he to apologize for being right? All of them shit on him on matters he wasnt at fault to begin with, with him just getting sassy her and there. Want to insult him? Sure idc but then let him dish out the same way. He is almost simping for them and always does what they tell him. Because he doenst have a life apparently.
He needs male friends because if he doesnt to only acceptable outcome of his friendship with these retards is to kill himself.
I realy want to give the game a chance as the characters, especially mc looks good, but it realy pisses me of how they behave.
I wish all who enjoy the game and the dev all the best.
What's wrong with mc i don't quite understand him and is he a good or bad guy.
At first i thought hes bad because all he did hurt senri and I don't quite understand the story im at lost here
he's just a dude
Damn of all these comments this game is going to be peak even though its adult game but i just want more storyline and more updates please dev keep working it because some games stopped finishing/working it.
Defo in my top 4, but obviously it had to be in dev stage, I don't care how long it takes I playing it, the first game that is so peak without NSFW. Beautiful is how I would describe it
Best game ever made broo 😭😭
Are there any scenes with full nudity? Like nipples and stuff?
No.
Will there be in the future?
Yes, but it's not the focus so if that's what you care about, feel free to skip it.
are the saves on android located in android/data folder?
Okay, I haven't played the game yet, but I can already see that it's likely to have a bright future. I've played several games like this in recent development (I won't mention names because I don't want to be accused of advertising), and just a glance at the comments is enough for me to know it's going to be exciting to play (even though there aren't any H-scenes yet :| ). It saddens me a little that you haven't thought about translations yet (this is literally translated from Spanish thanks to a translator and some of my rudimentary English skills), but I understand that being a recent game, it can't afford those "luxuries" right now.
I'll try the game in a few days (since I don't have much time right now).
Hope you like it then!
You guys are waiting for porn? I thought this was gonna be a normal visual novel
I hope so
you can't leave it at that, what games are similar to this?
If you meant me, there's a new version coming out in 2 weeks for the public.
honestly I am really invested in the story, idk why this game appeared to me so late but I am looking forward to more content. I keep forgetting this is supposed to be an 18+ game, that's how much the story has drawn me in. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! I'm glad you liked it.
Are there any H scenes yet and how many?
None currently.
I just gotta say, i wish i played this game so much earlier than i did. The writing here is so good and i really like the characters a lot. This is a game i’ll be playing from now on every time a new update releases
Do you plan to add Spanish?
No plans for translations.
:( Thank you for responding, and I hope that in the future you will reconsider adding Spanish.
I need more
Thank you!
I didn't expect much, apart from how it looked. But I was surprised by the story and I really enjoyed it. I hope to see more soon.
Glad you gave it a chance and enjoyed it! I'm preparing next month's release.
peak i would watch this as a tv show
Thank you!
I even deleted the game fully and reinstalled it but same thing.
im on android btw
Nevermind I didn't see your previous comment. Yes that's where it ends, but also please edit that out as it's spoilers.
Hello, I really want to play this game, but I can't understand its English translation. I would like to have a Chinese translation
agree
嘿！想告诉你，如果你想翻译这款游戏，其实有超多可选方案。比如“Translator3000”和“Vortex Translation”这类工具。不妨自己搜索看看，毕竟YouTube上的教程肯定比我解释得更清楚。
希望这能帮上一点忙，提前祝你新年快乐！
Can't get a Chinese translator
A peak game i like it
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free roam?
There's no sandbox.
good i fkn hate sandbox. i just want movie style "visual novels" not a fkn video game. thanks
Is this game going to be updated to v0.5 soon? It has been 4 days since November 1st. If it's not finished yet, please give a little update on the progress. I can't wait to see how the story progresses!
Hello, apologies for the lack of communication! I've been informing on Discord because I believe itch only boosts devlogs every 14 days, meaning I'd have to waste the boost on announcement instead of the release, although I could be wrong about how this works.
Anyway, rendering is all that's missing (technical/coding/GUI/fixes/music and writing all done) but I only have time during weekends, so v0.5 will most likely release before the weekend ends.
Update is planned for tomorrow.
appreciate the transparency on the devlog boost timing! it's honestly refreshing when devs are upfront about platform limitations like that. take your time with the rendering work - quality over speed every time