Boy vs. Genius

Boy vs. Genius is a narrative game in which you play as Takamura Susumu, a high school student whose family has recently died in an accident. He is left alone and struggles to get by on a small allowance from relatives; then robbers steal all the money in his home. One day, feeling he has nothing to live for, Susumu goes to the school rooftop intending to end his life and meets a girl standing at the edge with the same intention. From then on, his life changes completely.

School life

As Susumu, you face bullying, threats from geniuses and the abuse of wealthy, powerful students. The story includes choices that branch in some situations and has seven endings. Impulsive choices can lead to bad endings.

Characters

• Takamura Susumu: The protagonist, who has few friends and struggles through high school after his family’s death. He has chuunibyou.
• Hori Fuyumi: A second-year student Susumu meets on the rooftop. Bullied by her friends, she has grown desperate about her life.
• Mori Yuito: Susumu’s only friend, a first-year student who bullies others and extorts money. Many students are afraid to testify against him, and even the school finds him difficult to handle.
• Ishihara Kei: Susumu’s class representative, an optimistic student who stands up for classmates and works hard to fulfil her responsibilities.
• Morikawa Akane: A second-year student widely regarded as a beautiful genius, outstanding in her studies and sports. She has many fans and is a source of pride to the teachers and principal.
• Shiraki Yuki: A third-year student from a poor family whose father has an unstable job. She excels academically, is honest and refuses to give in to her circumstances, drawing the special attention of the school’s popular student.
• Kin Ichima: A handsome third-year student and the sole heir to Kinjo Corporation, the school’s biggest sponsor. He holds power over the school, and even the principal has to heed him.