Renai 0 Kilometer

Renai 0 Kilometer is a choice-based novel game in which your decisions change the ending. Kyouichi Yazaki, the second of four brothers, and Sakuya Kinomoto, the second of five sisters, are childhood friends whose families live next door to each other. Hoping to experience having the child they never had—a daughter for the Yazakis and a son for the Kinomotos—their parents arrange a three-month exchange: Kyouichi moves in with the Kinomotos, while Sakuya takes his place with the Yazakis.

The family exchange

The lively Kinomoto sisters are unsure at first how to treat Kyouichi, and calling him “onii-chan” feels strange to them. He is overwhelmed by living in a house full of girls, but begins to discover the warmth of family amid the chaos. As the three-month deadline approaches, Kyouichi, Sakuya and their families realize how important they have become to one another. When the exchange ends, they must face whether to return to their old lives or choose something new.

The Kinomoto sisters

• Mayo Kinomoto: The cool, confident eldest sister is a dependable student council president, though she does no chores at home. Protective of her sisters, she initially opposes the exchange but reluctantly agrees after their mother insists. Living with a boy for the first time brings unexpected, heart-pounding moments. Voice: Maya Suzuya.
• Sakuya Kinomoto: Headstrong and tsundere, she is Kyouichi’s classmate and has secretly been in love with him for years, though he has not noticed. Upset to be sent to live with the Yazakis, she is also jealous that her sisters get to live with him. Voice: Soyogi Tohno.
• Misaki Kinomoto: Kind and gentle, she looks out for others and usually lets them take the spotlight. She is Sakuya’s twin and Kyouichi’s classmate, and has also loved him for a long time. Knowing Sakuya’s feelings, she keeps her own hidden. Voice: Nazuna Gogyo.
• Nokia Kinomoto: Energetic and mischievous, she loves making people laugh and is delighted by the exchange because she gets a big brother. She teases her sisters and cracks dirty jokes to embarrass them, often starting squabbles. Voice: Miyu Isuzu.
• Hana Kinomoto: The sharp-tongued youngest sister dislikes loud people and places, and often argues with Nokia. Despite their bickering, she looks up to her sisters and is secretly proud of her family. A tsundere, she denies liking someone even when she does. Voice: Misono Moriya.