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Better Half

Title
Better Half
Play timeVery short (1h40m from 6 votes)
DeveloperNemlei
PublishersNemlei
TukiTaKuki Team
LinksVNStat

Description

A misguided attempt at curing his depression with magic, leads Thiu having to live with his other self. Mages are apparently as unreliable as you are. What now?

[From Itch.io]

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Protagonists

Thiu
HairParted in Middle, Ponytail, Shaggy, Short, Straight, Teal
EyesTeal
BodySlim, Unnatural Skin Tone, Young-adult
ClothesAnkle Socks, Baggy Pants, Hoodie, T-shirt
PersonalityCheerful, Energetic, Kind, Naive
RoleClone
Engages inAttempted Murder, Cleaning, Teasing
Engages in (Sexual)Not Sexually Involved

Description

One of the protagonists. A cheerful person who was created by separating the good and bad emotions of Thiu with magic. In contrast to his other self, he does not have any problems to make friends and talk to strangers, but he isn't very smart.

Thiu
HairParted in Middle, Ponytail, Shaggy, Short, Straight, Teal
EyesShadowed, Teal
BodySlim, Unnatural Skin Tone, Young-adult
ClothesAnkle Socks, Baggy Pants, Formal Shirt, Hoodie, T-shirt, Vest
PersonalityAntisocial, Lazy, Low Self-esteem, Shy, Timid
RoleGamer, NEET
Engages inMedication, Self-harm, Suicide Attempt
Subject ofAttempted Homicide, Clinical Depression, Fainting, Social Anxiety Disorder, Teasing
Engages in (Sexual)Not Sexually Involved

Description

One of the protagonist. An extremely shy person who is depresed and lonely almost all the time. Tired of his situation he searched for help, but since he couldn't find any quick fix to his problems, he started looking for an illegal magical cure.
He is the individual who retained almost all of his bad emotions when his personalities were separated in two, but he could also keep his hope and intelligence.

Main characters

Lua
AliasesJerkface
HairGrey, Shoulder-length, Straight, V Bangs
EyesGrey
BodyOlive, Slim, Young-adult
ClothesBaggy Pants, Hoodie, Tailcoat
PersonalityCold-hearted, Manipulative, Rude, Sharp-tongued, Sly
RoleAlchemist, Antagonist, Criminal, Magician, Older Brother
Engages inSarcasm, Supernatural Cloning, Teasing
Subject ofCurse
Engages in (Sexual)Not Sexually Involved

Description

A smart criminal who has knowledge of forbidden magic and makes experimental (usually deadly) potions on any subject he can find.<hidden by spoiler settings> Lua "helped" Thiu with his social anxiety and depression by spliting his personality (and body) in two, creating the other Thiu.

Vivian
AliasesMs. Mage
HairLong, Parted in Middle, Ponytail, Shaggy, Straight, Teal
EyesHosome, Teal
BodyFreckles, Slim, Unnatural Skin Tone, Young-adult
ClothesHoodie, Rubber Band With Beads, Tailcoat
PersonalityCurious, Honest, Kind, Old-fashioned, Secretive, Short-tempered, Smart
RoleAlchemist, Magician, Shop Clerk, Shopkeeper
Engages inCursing
Engages in (Sexual)Not Sexually Involved

Description

Although she is the owner of a magic store, she tries not to use magic or potions unless as a last resource situation. She hates Lua for (according to her) not returning her money, and cursed him because of it. Always warns her clients about him.
Tried to help Thiu with a scientific approach but he refused all of her advices.

Side character

Tal
AliasesLil Sis
HairBrown, Bun, Shoulder-length, Sidehair, V Bangs
EyesBrown
BodyOlive, Slim, Small Breasts, Teen
ClothesBelt, Blouse, Loose String Ribbon Tie, Sweater
PersonalityChildishly Violent, Energetic, Selfish, Sharp-tongued
RoleYounger Sister
Engages in (Sexual)Not Sexually Involved

Description

Sister of Lua, she is always energetic and childish. Although her brother is highly capacitated in magic, she barely can cast any minor spell. Often she has to clean his brother messes and cook for him, even if she is not good at it.
Her dream is to become a ninja or assassin.