Shiravune to Release 8 More Titles on JAST USA, Kagura Games and MangaGamer
TOKYO, JAPAN – AUGUST 16, 2023.
Shiravune is thrilled to announce that eight titles from the Shiravune catalog, including those by the developers at Marmalade, will be joining the storefronts of JAST USA, Kagura Games, and MangaGamer on August 16, 2023!
The titles to be available include:
•Marshmallow All the Way Home
•Study § Steady
•Icha Icha Steady
•PRIMAL HEARTS
•PRIMAL HEARTS 2
•Suzukuri Dungeon: Karin in the Mountain
•Chihiro Himukai Always Walks Away
•Salthe
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ABOUT THE GAMES
Marshmallow All the Way Home
Kanon: "…Are you okay?"
She peers down at me collapsed from hunger on the ground, then holds out her hand. As our fingers touch, her sweet, gentle aura feels almost palpable—so soft and fluffy, like a marshmallow…
Kanon: "Welcome to our humble pâtisserie!"
The next thing I know, we're standing outside a cute cake shop called Marshmallow Tree where, as luck would have it, she's the new owner… and is hiring me as a full-time, live-in employee!
Ushio: "Great to have you on board. Let's make this shop the best it can be."
And so begins my second lease on life—as a worker at a cake shop. Sure, business isn't exactly booming here, but we're dead set on fixing that, whatever it takes.
Sasa: "Eeep… The cakes and teas you serve here are always such a treat…"
Raiha: "I'm not so convinced this is the place for me yet, actually. Or something."
Slowly but surely, and with a whole lot of love and support from new neighbors and friends, more and more customers finally start flocking in. And yet… why does our growing success only lead to more awkwardness and averted gazes from my coworkers…?
Ushio: "Check it out, I baked this new cake with you as the inspiration."
Sasa: "I'm so sorry for trying to spoon-feed you! I know I'm about as charming as yogurt on a yogurt lid… Eeep!"
Raiha: "There's a Japanese saying that a real man never turns down a 'good meal.' Care to walk me through it? Teehee!"
Kanon: "Isn't it amazing we get along so swimmingly? Keep up the fantastic work, guys! We'll have this place full of smiles and laughter in no time!"
Uhh, take another look around you, Boss! Are you sure that's what's going on around here? Plus, with all these awkward moments day in and day out, what'll happen to your beloved pâtisserie… and me?!
…Well, whatever happens, I guess this really does mark the start of a new, dare I say marshmallowy chapter in my life… Hmm, which sweet, fluffy flavor shall I choose?
Study § Steady
Her first encounter with you…
Her first lesson in love, a topic she's keen to study.
The more time she spends with you, the more she grows to love you.
The nickname she chooses to call you. The little jokes you tease into being together…
Every small conversation becomes something special.
Whether you're alone or in public—or even in bed.
The things you whisper to each other take on new meanings.
One day she might change her hairstyle, a brave move just to see your reaction…
"Do you think it looks good on me?"
"Maybe this hairstyle's a little bold?"
"Do you prefer me with my hair down or in a ponytail?"
"So, how about it? Does this do it for you?"
How you react, of course, is up to you.
The more you two spend time together, the deeper the love between you grows…
That's what Study § Steady is about.
When you walk home from school, holding hands all the way… or find yourselves alone in the classroom together…
Exchange gifts for Christmas… or listen as a pair to the New Year's Eve bells…
Whatever the story, you'll learn of a love that's all your own.
A study of you and a girl…
Icha Icha Steady
Your life together has been steady and sweet.
"Hey, can we kiss? Just a lover's hello."
She looks up at you with those puppy-dog eyes.
"Come closer. Wouldn't you rather do more than just kiss?"
She tempts you with that honeyed voice, and the more you get to know her, the more there is to love.
No drama here, that's all over and done with. This is a little slice of bliss.
PRIMAL HEARTS
"So, which one are you gonna join?"
Spring—a season of new encounters. As I walk beneath the cherry blossoms, my heart races in anticipation at what my new life will be like. That is, until students start approaching me a short distance from the campus gate…
"It's gotta be Gekka, right? Tradition is so important!"
"But Tendo's all about innovation. Trust me, we have more fun!"
Ainoshima Academy's two student councils don't quite get along, but before I transferred here they were splitting the student vote dead-even. Now I'm the tiebreaker. That's why everyone is vying to sway my swing ballot.
"Together, let's inspire every student to rise to bigger and better things!"
"You'll be working with our side, though, right?!"
This place was supposed to be my verdant island of love! All I see in the cards is desertion and disappointment—I'll be letting down half the students no matter which side I choose!
With the expectations of two very vocal student factions on my shoulders, how am I going to pick one without ruining my chances at campus romance?
PRIMAL HEARTS 2
"Welcome to campus!"
Going on my big sister's recommendation, I've transferred to Ainoshima Academy! With summer break over, a new semester of fall events awaits. There's the annual academy festival, the sports meet—the list goes on! As I walk to class on my first day, my heart races in anticipation at what my new campus life will be like. That is, until students start approaching me a short distance from the campus gate… You see, Ainoshima Academy has two student councils that are always vying against each other. Here, let me break it down for you real quick:
Gekka Council: Steeped in history and tradition, Gekka is as old as the academy itself. Its supporters wear uniforms featuring flowing, dark-green skirts for added noblesse.
Gekka President Alicetia: "Join Gekka… Let's be friends…"
Tendo Council: Tendo is a new student council that was formed after Gekka. Its supporters prefer a dress style that incorporates the latest in uniform chic, including burgundy bolero jackets, pleated miniskirts, and neckties.
Tendo President Usagi: "Join Tendo—let's get this academy inspired!"
Meanwhile, various student associations have been involved in a proxy war, with the sports teams supporting Gekka and the liberal arts clubs backing Tendo. Before I transferred, the student vote was split evenly between them, which means my vote will be the one that decides who gets the majority! Word has it that a similar deadlock happened six years ago, and it was a transfer student who broke it. Coincidence, huh? Anyway, as you can imagine, since day one of me moving here, neither faction will give me a moment's peace! This isn't how my sister said it would be at all…?!
Gekka Vice President Mashiro: "I wish the sports kids and liberal arts kids could just get along."
Tendo Secretary Tateha: "With your vote, something might actually change around here."
I was planning to live my new campus life in peace, but as the academy's 777th student, the entire student population is watching my every move. Being 777 might sound like the jackpot, but the way things are going, I just might be the unluckiest kid here…
With two student councils to deal with, plus the ongoing proxy war, my new life at Ainoshima Academy is already off to a challenging start!
Suzukuri Dungeon: Karin in the Mountain
After a thousand-year nap sealed deep inside a mountain, the diabolical demon queen Karin herself is about to be unleashed once more!
Meanwhile, the young adventurer Kazuto is in serious trouble. When his whole party quits on him at once, his future prospects in the trade look bleak.
But just when all hope appears lost, he receives a helping hand from… the demon realm?!
This mysterious lady refers to herself as Fuu—she leads him to a dungeon hidden beneath Mt. Giou, where he finds himself face to face with Karin, the demon queen of legend.
Kazuto loses a bet to her, and before he knows it, he's entrusted with the lofty task of managing the entire dungeon, with absolutely no strings attached!
…Not the merest fiber of the meagerest thread!
Expand your budding labyrinth, and strengthen your squads of fearsome (and cute) demons!
Build amenities to shake intruders down for cash, then send them packing with well-placed traps and bosses!
Cozy up to your sexy and stalwart companions, and maybe a few dungeon-delving adventurers…!
If you plan well and fight hard, you might learn Karin's secrets…?
Make a majestic lair that's worthy of your dear devilish despot!
Or find love, peace, and happiness with someone else along the way.
Chihiro Himukai Always Walks Away
"So, are we doing this now? You and me."
"…Huh?"
"Sex."
Chihiro Himukai, an old classmate I haven't heard from in forever, overhears my boss and coworkers roasting me about my virginity and proposes we become “friends with benefits.”
"Ugh, seeing you getting made fun for being a virgin makes me so mad. Just do it with me already—that way you can go back to work tomorrow with your head held high!"
It's been three years since we last talked. Sure, we were close friends back then, but I still can't believe what she's saying!
Nevertheless, after some awkward, on-the-spot decision-making, we head back to her apartment…
"So, uh… this whole last-name basis is kinda killing my mood… Call me Chihiro?"
My first time touching a girl's soft skin, my first time hearing her sweet moans…
And afterwards, my first time seeing a red spot on the sheets…?!
"Just so we're clear—don't start acting like you're my boyfriend just 'cause you slept with me this one time."
More than friends, but not quite lovers—two souls who start out on the wrong foot, only to retrace their steps back to true love…
Salthe
This is the "comedy" of Salthe—
A jester turns a human life to comedy,
and weaves a thrilling tale of Salthe's memory.
How did Salthe die, at the end of despair?
Join us, audience, as we wind our way there.
"Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot."
At the end of a journey of blood, despair, regret, and madness—
a stage perched on the razor's edge dividing life and death.
With no audience to cheer, at a jester's direction, Salthe performs her past.
To learn the reason for her death.
To return to the world of life.
Each scene is full of scorn and mockery,
she writhes and struggles, through to the end
of the tale of Salthe's life—a comedy——
ABOUT SHIRAVUNE
Shiravune is a Tokyo-based localization team dedicated to bringing Japanese games to fresh audiences in English and Chinese. We work with developers large and small to help them deliver their stories to players around the world. Since our founding in 2019, it has been our pleasure to expand our catalog to include the seminal 90s dating sim Dōkyūsei: Bangin' Summer, the crossdressing rom-com Otome * Domain, the hyperkinetic rush that is Marco & The Galaxy Dragon, PC ports of the acclaimed Utawarerumono series of story-driven tactics RPGs, and much more! Find our games primarily on Steam and Johren, or join us on Twitter and Discord for the latest announcements.
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