Iroha Nihoheto

Iroha Nihoheto is a fully voiced, nostalgic otome game set in the Taisho era. You play as Ichika Izumi, an 18-year-old waitress at the Ginza café Baulista, known for her thoughtfulness and popularity with customers. She enjoys making coffee and sometimes helps in the kitchen.

One day, the café manager asks Ichika to find handsome candidates for a contest. She agrees for the sake of the café, but cannot think of anyone suitable beyond the six men who regularly visit. As she considers asking them, the story begins to unfold. Each route takes about an hour; the game has six endings and 27 still images, not counting variations.

The café regulars

• Ryutaro Akutagawa: A 24-year-old ikebana master admired by women. Quiet and serious, he is often seen as hard to read and visits the café several times a week because he likes coffee.
• Rai Hiratsuka: A 24-year-old popular stage actor whose skill earns him recognition despite his bossy manner. He often visits because a theater is nearby. He and Akutagawa are childhood friends and bitter rivals.
• Jiro Tanizaki: A 23-year-old landscape painter whose popularity is growing. He always dresses, speaks and moves like a woman, and his high voice means few people realize he is a man. He often visits the café with his psychiatrist, Mori, as part of their counseling sessions.
• Ko Mori: A 29-year-old psychiatrist and Tanizaki’s attending doctor. Popular for his gentle manner, he often brings Tanizaki to the café for counseling.
• Shoya Nakahara: A 26-year-old customer who often visits with Ozaki. He gives off a suspicious, unapproachable air.
• Ozaki: A mysterious man with the appearance of a merchant. He speaks politely and gently, but remains difficult to read; he has narrow eyes and is always smiling.