Seven days with the Ghost

Visual novels starting from brainstorming threads on 2chan and 4chan continue to amaze me in their deep thought process and beauty in stories, especially in regards to their acknowledgment on struggles LGBTQIA+ people face. Seven Days with the Ghost may be fictional in terms of being a future where magic and demons exist and ghosts while not common aren't exactly out of reality but, in regards to how gay people are treated, has a slow-burning, realistic journey of a seemingly straight girl in a traditional country coming to terms with her homosexuality. Although LGBT rights have improved globally since production of the game in 2008, the creation of this game in 2011 and even when the English translation came out in 2018 as the creator noted, there unfortunately still are stigmas and struggles in regards to personal and outside world accepting queer people. Even in the future where hopefully LGBTQIA+ problems are little to nowhere an issue, I believe people will still look back at this fondly for its usage of the occult and mystery with the struggles of accepting your sexuality. For that, I highly recommend this game.

insanely good game with an interesting story and incredible artsyle the authors afterword made me tear up as a queer woman. YURI!!!!

I was so invested in its surprisingly deep storytelling, which includes sex scenes, that I forgot it was still bound by hentai logic. It is still good. Nobody really mentions that it includes clitoris-penis futanari scenes. I got uncomfortable with how a raging-lesbian character like Anna engages with it despite claiming disinterest. The game even states, “Anna has a tendency of never straying from the rules that govern herself, even if it means doing things in a roundabout way.” but I’m not convinced that this actually validates her behavior. While I can accept the supernatural aspects, I can’t overlook the inconsistency(i.m.o.) in her characterization. I can never find something that is perfectly aligned with my morality, thoughts and taste. But I guess you can never find one in the first place unless you do it yourself.

Seven days with the Ghost is a supernatural yuri visual novel that blends school life, paranormal mystery, romance, and comedy into a story that unfolds over the course of a single week. Created by Lilies Project and published by Denpasoft, the game introduces players to Ayako Orihara, a determined student whose beloved Occult Research Club is on the verge of being disbanded unless she can provide convincing evidence that the academy's legendary Seventh Wonder truly exists. What begins as a straightforward search for proof soon turns into an unpredictable adventure after Ayako encounters Miyabi, a lively ghost whose playful behavior and fascination with other people's relationships make her anything but an ordinary spirit. This unusual premise immediately establishes a lighthearted tone while leaving plenty of room for emotional moments and intriguing mysteries. The narrative succeeds by placing its characters at the center of every major development. Ayako is an engaging protagonist whose persistence and genuine concern for her club make it easy to invest in her journey. Her partnership with Miyabi creates much of the game's charm, as the ghost's carefree personality constantly c…

Very sweet, nice, emotional and short yuri visual novel story, truly recommend it!

Very much an eroge and very much a good one, with lilting banter, warm characters and amazing music all tied together in a honeyed bow. The protagonist's train of thought being well and truly derailed makes for a fun ride, and the voice acting for all the characters makes it even more lively. Unexpectedly good, and makes for a short read that's fun all the way through.