Restrain

Restrain is a yuri visual novel about the emotional challenges that can arise in a relationship after two people start dating. It follows two women through a story of testing their feelings, weariness, inner conflict and growth.

Story

Another summer has arrived, and the confession that began the relationship now feels distant. Their changed circumstances have not separated them: one woman has graduated and works as a planner at an internet company, while the other is still at university. They spend the night together, but beneath their close embrace, a subtle distance grows between them as suspicions take root among tangled thoughts. As an unexpected downpour brings the summer to an end, they face an uncertain choice between watching each other disappear into the rain and seeing the blue sky reflected in puddles on the next clear day.

Characters

• Yumo: A former club president who now works as a planner at an internet company. She can seem cold and taciturn at first, but is kind and helpful to those who know her well. She is notably polite and often says, “Thank you for your hard work.”
• Zhiqing: A computer science student with excellent grades and a strong grasp of her subject. She can make small games on her own and hopes to join the same company as Yumo after graduation. She is also a skilled cook, though she is less capable at other household chores.
• Wenming: The club’s current president, known by some members as “Mom” for her caring and solicitous nature. She says she developed this personality by observing Yumo; despite their different outward manner, the two may have much in common.

Story features

The game tells a short, bittersweet yuri story through polished CG illustrations and chibi scenes that accompany important moments. Its branching routes lead to multiple endings, and the main characters are voiced throughout.