Kokuhaku Confessional

Kokuhaku Confessional is a campus romance story about trying to ask out your longtime library crush, Shiori Yomoda, while resisting distractions from three other girls. Maika, Rin and Aoi start a contest in which they confess their feelings to you; the first girl to get a “yes” wins. You must make it to the end without giving in if you hope to win Shiori’s heart.

The characters

Maika Kirishima, also known as Kanoko, is strikingly attractive and has a steady stream of admirers. Her sharp tongue and mean-girl reputation make others wary of her, and she enjoys drama. Maika invents Kokuhaku Confessional to entertain herself. You once misread her signals and asked her out, only to be rejected harshly.

Rin Kuraishi, also known as Haruru Akiyama, is Maika’s classmate and best friend. Her refined, calm manner contrasts with Maika’s boldness, though she hides a shocking secret behind her good-girl facade. At first indifferent to the contest, Rin grows interested after seeing Maika experience rejection firsthand.

Aoi Shimasaki, also known as Ryo Suzuki, is the third member of Maika’s group and has known you for years. Her height and assertive personality intimidate you, so you have kept your distance. Beneath her tough exterior, she has a deep, unspoken affection for you that she has not fully recognized herself.

Shiori Yomoda, also known as Kasumi Yuki, is a senior in your campus library club. She is shy and introverted, and shares many of your otaku special interests, which gives you plenty to talk about. After Maika rejected you, Shiori became a surprising source of comfort and encouragement, and you have secretly fallen for her.