I didn't research any plot details beforehand, not even the synopsis, because I knew I would like it based on my (abrupt but nonetheless great) experience with the previous game from Lycoris. Initially, I was expecting a light yuri romcom with no stakes, similar to OshiLove (to be fair, I couldn't finish it; maybe I should have been more patient), but it certainly wasn’t that. Instead, UsoNatsu is the slow burn coming-of-age story with the most accurate representation of teenage years I've ever seen. Even though I'm a straight guy, a lot of themes and plot points were relatable for me.

There was a huge wall of text I decided to scrap because, even after an hour of thinking, I wasn't able to collect all my thoughts into something comprehensive. This VN is so much to me. Anger, anxiety, happiness, amusement, envy, regret, and a little bit of hope.

Also, there's a 1-hour-long prequel voice drama on youtube, but I would not recommend listening to it until you've played at least half of the game

UPD: This novel has completely destroyed me. Half a day has passed, and I still can't stop crying. I haven't felt this depressed since 2021, but now it's for a different reason. It's too sweet. Their relationship feels real, and the thought that I won't ever experience anything similar is soul-crushing.