

Across the Desk : Study Mate
GardenRiver · 2026 · Casual, Simulation, Interactive Fiction, Visual Novel, Idler
PC
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About Across the Desk : Study Mate
"Your focus becomes her daily life. Achieve your dreams, together."
Across the Desk : Study Mate is more than just a productivity tool. It’s a Desktop Life Simulator that fills the lonely silence of your workspace with warmth. Between the mellow Lofi beats, and Yeon-woo sitting right across from you—your hard work finally has a witness.Turn your grind into a shared journey.A Smart OS That Breathes With You
Ditch the clunky spreadsheets. Create a workspace that feels like a cozy cafe with just a few clicks.- Immersive Pomodoro: Don't just watch a clock. When you start the timer, Yeon-woo starts studying right along with you. Staying focused is much more enjoyable when you're not doing it alone.
- Custom Soundscapes: Import your own local MP3s or mix high-quality Ambience (Rain, Cafe, Wind) to build your ultimate "Focus Zone."
- Always on Top (Windows Exclusive): Stay connected without switching tabs. Windows users can toggle the "Always on Top" mode, ensuring Yeon-woo remains visible even while working in other programs.
- Expanding App Ecosystem: Beyond the Calendar and To-Do list, new functional apps will be continuously updated to support your productivity.
Storytelling via Chat
The story unfolds naturally through a familiar messenger interface, making you feel like a part of Yeon-woo’s daily life.- A Glimpse into Her World: Yeon-woo shares her latest sketches, her small worries, and her daily triumphs through chat. You are the one person she trusts to share her path to becoming an illustrator.
- Empathetic Choices: Respond to Yeon-woo with curated dialogue options. While the story follows its own beautiful path, your choices define the warmth and tone of your connection in that moment.
- Growing Together: Follow a singular, heart-warming narrative as Yeon-woo chases her dreams. Every message exchanged is a stepping stone in a bond that strengthens over time.
Relaxing Interactions: 'Mini-Game Breaks'
Need a quick mental reset? Challenge Yeon-woo to a fun, lighthearted game.- Focus Mode: During mini-games, the camera zooms in to capture Yeon-woo's vivid expressions.
- Progress & Rewards: Winning games earns you Intimacy Points.
Credits & Attributions
Sound Effects:- Sound Effect by freesound_community from Pixabay
- Sound Effect by km007 from Pixabay
- Sound Effect by jongmankim8596 from Pixabay
- Sound Effect by DRAGON-STUDIO from Pixabay.
- A Lazy Day - Prod. 브금공방 BGM gongbang
- Night Road - Prod. 브금공방 BGM gongbang
- Comfortable - Prod. 브금공방 BGM gongbang
- When I Was Young - Prod. 브금공방 BGM gongbang
- Seoul City - Prod. 브금공방 BGM gongbang
- Fantasyou: UI, Arrows, Expandable, and functional icons.
- Creatype: Time & Date, Game Controller, and Booking icons.
- Rizki Ahmad Fauzi: Schedule and Chat icons.
- bsd: Toolbar, Plus sign, and functional icons.
- See Icons: Calendar icons.
- Freepik: Job, Sound waves, and Part-time worker icons.
- Other Creators: Luch Phou, Noplubery, Corner Pixel, Kiranshastry, srip, O.moonstd, kliwir art, Bharat Icons, riajulislam, Hilmy Abiyyu A., Andrean Prabowo, alkhalifi design, Dwi ridwanto.
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