PQube (London, UK) – February 6th, 2025 – Flower shop otome visual novel, ‘Him, the Smile & bloom’ is releasing in the West on February 27th, 2025! The game will be available on Steam and Nintendo Switch.
Step into a world of romance and flowers in this refreshingly mature otome that charts the relationships of four couples, all connected by a special, a local flower shop.
‘Him, the Smile & bloom’ is a unique exploration of the flourishing relationship between two adults and the highs and lows of their budding romance in a modern world.
From the initial spark of attraction to the struggles of maintaining a relationship and navigating life’s choppy waters – Him the Smile & bloom, deftly weaves heart-warming – and heart-breaking – narrative threads for an genuinely distinct and memorable otome experience!
- Will be available digitally on Steam PC & Nintendo Switch
- Physical edition coming to Nintendo Switch
- Coming February 27th, 2025!
- Say it with flowers!: Him, the Smile & bloom charts four whirlwind romances – from the tender love of youth, to thorny, tumultuous and steamy. There are four distinct love matches to explore.
- Couple up!: Rather than one protagonist with a selection of bachelors, Him the Smile & bloom instead focuses on the relationship with four love interests: Wataru, Ginnosuke, Hokuto and Tenya.
- Twelve distinct endings: Each couple has three endings to explore. However! Rather than traditional ‘good’ or ‘bad’ endings, each of the couple’s potential futures are poignant and offer something worthwhile to enjoy, regardless of the romantic (or not!) outcome.
- A refreshingly adult approach to otome romance: By focusing on the growing relationship between four couples. Him, the Smile & bloom brings a unique maturity to the exploration of love and life in these four stories.
- Gorgeous production values: Wonderful character artwork and vibrant and detailed game world, combine with expressive voice work to really enhance the tenderness and emotion of each of the romances.
- Additional side stories: Completing the ‘Glow’ or ‘best’ ending to each couples’ story unlocks additional side stories to enjoy – breathing further life into these unforgettable characters.
Follow the stories of four separate couples, represented by different flowers, and each with a unique story to tell in a slice of life romance story.
Most otome games will focus on one protagonist, with a choice of love interests. ‘Him, the Smile & bloom’ instead lets you choose between four unique couples and focus on their own story. Pick between Wataru and Serina, Ginnosuke and Ami, Hokuto and Fuuka, or Tenya and Miku.
Each couple has three endings to explore. However, rather than traditional ‘good’ or ‘bad’ endings, each of the couple’s potential futures are poignant and offer something worthwhile to enjoy, regardless of the romantic (or not!) outcome.
With maturity and deep connections between the characters at it’s core, ‘Him, the Smile & bloom’ offers a refreshing take on the otome genre for players that want a little more substance and spice.
A fantastic visual style by esteemed illustrator Yat enhances the tenderness and emotion of each of the romances, letting the player feel like a part of the story themselves.
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