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Fading Hearts

Title
Fading Hearts
Play timeShort (5h20m from 3 votes)
DeveloperSakura River Interactive
PublishersSakura River Interactive
Relations
Side story

Fading Hearts Parallel

LinksRenai.us, VNStat

Description

“I am Ryou, a daydreamer and a student at Cyrstal Waters High. I have two very close female friends, Claire and Rina. I have a crush on my childhood friend Claire but she is already in a relationship. Rina seems to be attracted to me but… I can’t date Rina when I like Claire. I am a very idealistic but romantic kind of guy. It’s a complicated problem.

When I realized that Claire was suffering from an abusive relationship, everything changed. There was nothing Rina or I did that could get her out of it. There was one last resort. Breaking my romantic ideals to save Claire, I had to learn the art of seduction.

The only thing was… I started to learn that there was something going on in this town. Rumors of creatures running around at night, a close call, and a textbook history that doesn’t add up. Even Claire and Rina are connected somehow. Between finding out what is really going on and saving Claire, I don't know if I could manage both.

If only I could stop daydreaming so much then I might have some time. Why are my daydreams so strong now when I need to focus?”

[From Sakura River]

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Protagonist

Ryou
HairBrown, No Bangs, Shaggy
EyesBrown, Tsurime
BodyPale, Teen
ClothesJacket, Shirt
PersonalityDaydreamer

Description

Ryou is an orphan who gained his independence through his talent in programming. He holds some money-making contracts with businesses and even a bank. He deeply cares for his friends, Claire and Rina since they shared a strong adolescence with each other. He developed feelings for Claire. He is actually aware of Rina’s feelings for him.

All of this get complicated very quickly when rumors about monsters in the forest appear and the suggestion from Sophia that Claire and Rina may be hiding something dark from him. What will Ryou do?

[From MangaGamer]

Main characters

Alex
HairBrown, Straight
EyesGreen, Hosome
BodyPale, Slim
PersonalityOtaku

Description

He is a self-proclaimed otaku who frequents maid cafes and arcades with bullet hell games. Alex frequently gets excited about things that Ryou doesn’t understand. Still Ryou finds himself hanging out with Alex as he does find Alex’s world interesting at times.

Ryou then hears that this “Otaku” was once one of the legendary “players” called the Wings of Light. Then Ryou receives a mysterious email from someone claiming to be a “player”. Could it be Alex trying to help Ryou out? It may be key to figuring out what is bothering Claire.

[From MangaGamer]

Claire
HairBlunt Bangs, Long, Straight, Violet
EyesBlue, Tareme
BodyPale, Slim, Teen
ClothesPendant Necklace, School Uniform
PersonalityConfident, Secretive
RoleFriend

Description

She is an outgoing friend of Ryou and Rina. Somewhat protective with her friends, she is a little hard on Ryou in hopes of toughening him up for the real world. Currently has a boyfriend despite Ryou’s feelings for her. She cheers on Rina’s love for Ryou.

However Claire starts to act strangely as times passes. Ryou hears a few things about her that are unsettling.

[From MangaGamer]

Mystica
HairTwin Tails, Waist Length+, White
EyesBlue, Tareme
BodyPale, Slim
ItemsSceptre
RoleMahou Shoujo

Description

She is a Magical girl that fights off the shadow monsters and poses for magazines for money. Some are thankful for Mystica’s deeds to protect the city from monsters. Some question the virtuous nature of this superhero. There is a chance that Ryou and Mystica may cross-paths. Whether Ryou is ready or not when and if it happens is another matter entirely.

[From MangaGamer]

Rina
HairLong, Orange, Straight, Tiny Braid, V Bangs
EyesBlue, Tareme
BodyPale, Slim, Teen
ClothesRibbon Hair Tie, School Uniform
PersonalityAltruistic, Clumsy, Kind
RoleFriend, High School Student

Description

She is a cheerful and sweet girl who has strong grades and feelings for Ryou. She treasures her friends deeply. She feels stuck as she wants to help Ryou but also want him for herself.

Recently, Rina just quit all involvement with the school clubs she participated in and got a job.

[From MangaGamer]

Sophia
HairBlond, Blunt Bangs, Bob Cut, Sidehair
EyesGreen
BodyPale, Slim, Teen
ClothesGlasses, School Uniform

Description

She has an eye for information and what she knows may make a few people raise an eyebrow. Directly asking Ryou information about Claire and Rina, Sophia wants an answer and means business. When she warns Ryou to make new friends, it bothers Ryou in many ways. Can Ryou trust her? Can he afford not to?

[From MangaGamer]

Tracy
HairOrange, Twin Braids
EyesBlue, Tareme
BodyPale, Slim
ClothesHairpin, Maid's Dress, Maid's Headdress

Description

She is a maid in the maid café that Alex frequents. She talks to Alex about current anime. With a bright smile she enjoys calling Alex “master” because she knows it bothers him a little bit.

However, one day she mentions that Alex isn’t quite like her other customers in various ways.

[From MangaGamer]