Out of the Ocean

I'm a big Yuri fan, but I can't recommend this VN. I tried the poly route, but [spoiler] Misuzu is forgiven far too easily for what she did to Nerine, and it ruined the story for me.[/spoiler]

[i]Out of the Ocean[/i] is a really sweet and light yuri game, from the writing to the music to the art. I was excited for this as a rare ebi-hime game with choices and branching paths, and it absolutely did not disappoint! Though I had a clear favorite of the two female love interests (Misuzu <3 my queen), I found it well worth reading all of the routes. Nerine is still an incredibly likeable character (impossible not to love such a sweetie!) so I enjoyed both her solo route as well as the poly route! It's harder to find polyamorous romance, especially stuff that isn't 'harem' styled - I don't mind harem stuff per se, but it can get a little old and I think is sometimes a lazier attempt at portraying polyamory as opposed to a proper, fleshed-out relationship between multiple characters like we see here. MIsuzu's anxieties and her jealousy are a common thread throughout all the routes, so it was really sweet to see her with an affirming character like Nerine who loves her so honestly. The side characters are all fun too: Shoko is a great mother figure for both Asuka and Nerine, and I adore Marina to pieces (she's just so hot lol.... can't help myself). Overall, it's a well-rounde…

Those floors got a proper sole slapping

I like this little novel, the characters have a good amount of depth and its a cute story overall.

ending for the plushie. 10/10

A very good, very cute love story! Complete with a rare poly ending that more love stories should have! Highly recommend.