Announcing Our Massage Game Sequel: New Features, Improved Systems, and Character Introductions

Hello everyone, this is Warumiyo＼( ◓Д◔ )／

As we've mentioned in comments to some of you before, we're currently working on a sequel to the massage game. We plan to improve upon aspects that were lacking in the previous game and are also considering changes to the game system.

This new game will feature four heroines, each with their own distinct narrative. As with our previous game, we're focusing on the 'evolution of relationships' in the gameplay experience. We're designing multidimensional characters whose interactions with the protagonist will change based on gameplay progress and the advancement of each heroine's story.

With this in mind, we've considered various changes and upgrades to the game system during the planning stage, resulting in the following improvements:

 <Game System Introduction>

• The biggest addition is a 'conversation' feature to help players feel the relationship dynamics. During massages, you can engage in conversations with each heroine on six topics: [Affection/Interest], [Story], [Small Talk], [Preferences], [Erotic], and [Appeal]. The reactions and story progression will depend on your current relationship status.

• We've simplified the various complex gauges into a single [Mood] gauge. The heroine's reactions will vary based on her mood, the massage, and the conversation.

• In the previous game, while Dana had various expressions, they were limited to blinking and slight movements with breathing. This time, each expression will be a 10-second animation, allowing for natural facial changes similar to what you'd see from a VTuber. We've also received requests for voice acting, which we're currently considering.

• To keep the massage parts engaging, we've simplified the QTE (Quick Time Event) sections. We've also added on-screen play objectives for successful scenario progression in specific playthroughs, indicating whether each task is not achieved, in progress, or completed, to make gameplay smoother.

• Unlike the previous game, we're not considering relationship deterioration this time. Instead, the ending will branch based on whether you've sufficiently developed relationships within a set period. Also, we've designed it so that once you've confirmed a true ending for a heroine, you can play in free mode with that heroine from that point on.

• Additionally, while our previous game's animation work was rushed and not of satisfactory quality, we're aiming for more precise and smoother animations this time.

 <Character Introductions>

[Girl 1]

 A high school classmate whose father is a member of parliament. Raised in a prestigious family, she's followed an elite path since childhood. In high school, she was the student council president admired by everyone, regarded as a perfect and impressive woman lacking nothing in family background, ability, or appearance. While she occasionally crossed paths with the protagonist at school, she doesn't remember him due to his lack of presence. She reluctantly comes for a massage after her mother, satisfied with her own massage from the protagonist, tells her that body care is important for a woman and has made a reservation for her. Although always educated to maintain the mindset and demeanor of a cultured woman, she still dislikes what she dislikes.

[Girl 2] 

A childhood friend who lived next door, with parents who were also close. One year younger than the protagonist, she used to follow him like an older brother and often played together. Their relationship became awkward and cold after she caught the protagonist masturbating with her stolen underwear during middle school. Even as an adult, she still harbors those feelings and finds the protagonist disgusting. She likes exercise and currently works as a trainer at a fitness gym. She visits the massage parlor due to muscle tension.

[Girl 3] 

The visual member of an idol group that was the only light in the protagonist's friendless, bullied school days. The same age as the protagonist, she was continuing her entertainment career as a glamorous and beautiful idol. However, when a dating scandal broke out, which is fatal for idols with dating bans, her agency instructed her to halt activities and lay low until things quieted down. While living in a less populated area, she comes to receive care at a massage shop with few customers, as recommended by her agency. Although it's not certain, there's a rumor that contrary to her pure image, she has a difficult personality according to a fan who approached her privately.

[Girl 4] 

A classmate from the same school. Like the protagonist, she was a loner and outcast. Having no friends to eat with, she occasionally encountered the protagonist when coming out of the bathroom after eating alone, but neither remembers well due to their lack of presence. After graduation, she lived almost like a hikikomori (shut-in), then one day mistakenly entered the protagonist's massage shop. Though she realized her mistake, she was too embarrassed to say anything and ended up receiving a massage. With low self-esteem, she's timid and has difficulty refusing things, making her accustomed to enduring things she dislikes.

We haven't intentionally named the heroines yet. We plan to prioritize name suggestions from paid plan supporters, and if we find names we like, we'll use them for character naming. We look forward to your interest and suggestions!

We aim to finish production of the next game by August, but separate from completion, we want to avoid the nightmarish debugging experience from last time. Therefore, we plan to release after thorough testing.

Of course, paid supporters will be able to access the demo versions/ uncompleted versions as they're prepared.

Also, we plan to send DMs to our Sushi Plan subscribers regarding participation in the test play of the completed version, as soon as the development is completed.

Thank you for reading this long post. We'll be back with the next progress report as production continues.

Until then, we appreciate your continued support ;)