a2 ~a due~

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About this game

It's been years since rocker girl Sona Song last talked to her father, a famous classical music conductor. So she's shocked, and a bit annoyed, when he leaves his orchestra to her after he dies. Though Sona just wants to slack off, she's soon visited by Yin Le Hao, her father's musical protégé from China. Hao doesn't speak any English, but he's determined to whip the orchestra into shape no matter what.

a2 is an ad-free visual novel with romantic comedy and otome game influences. It includes lots of bonus features, including a music/Chinese glossary and a special "translation mode" for all Chinese dialogue (unlocked after reaching all 3 endings or 90% completion).

Features include:
~30,000 words
~3 languages (English, German, and Russian)
~3 endings (Love, Friendship, and ???)
~9 CGs and chibi arts
~theme song by the talented Gerald Ko
~lots of extras (music and Chinese glossary, bonus chapter, music box, etc.)
~unlockable "translation mode" for all Chinese dialogue

Desktop version available at:
https://navigame.itch.io/a2

Ratings and reviews

Just such a really great, well-written, emotional story. Cried at least once. I wish the ending had more resolution, but it was still really great. Totally free and well worth the time! Avatars were a little off, but the art in general was good!

Amazing story and it was genuinely touching how they communicated through the universal language of music. Sona is relatable for me and I absolutely love how unapologetically punk her design is. Hao grows on you as the story goes and its endearing how he tries to fit in and why he tries to fit in. Spoiler: I really feel for Sona where she tried to laugh off the kiss since I'm really awkward and suffer from anxiety myself. It was sad to see Hao go though but I'm happy the extra wrapped it all up.

Finished it in one sitting, because I couldn't stop myself ^^ an amazing story that appeals to the musician and romantic in me. I really enjoyed it 😊

What's new

July 18, 2019 -
a2 has been updated to Version 1.08. This update adds two new languages, German and Russian, and provides a 64-bit version.