Pixel art visual novel Waiting for Reply announced for PC

Rainbow Sea developer Paochanz has announced Waiting for Reply, a pixel art visual novel where you interact with the world through your smartphone. It will be available for PC via Steam. A release date was not announced.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

“…Where is Sakurako? I should send her a message.”

Waiting for Reply is a short visual novel where you interact with the world through your smartphone.

Use in-game apps to send messages, check emails, take photos, and look up weather forecasts. These tools are key to uncovering the story and shaping your journey.

Story

Saturday morning. Tokyo Station. Ritsuka was waiting for Sakurako.

But even after the agreed time, Sakurako didn’t show up. Thinking she might have forgotten the meeting place, Ritsuka sent her a message before heading to the platform and boarding the train.

The person sitting in the seat they had reserved wasn’t Sakurako—but someone who looked just like her. A stranger named Aoi.

As Ritsuka stood there, confused by Aoi’s presence—and the fact that she was crying in someone else’s seat—the train departed, marking the unexpected beginning of Ritsuka and Aoi’s journey together.

Key Features

• A short but emotional story-driven experience.
• Unique gameplay mechanic: interact through a smartphone interface.
• Send messages and receive replies that shape the story.
• Use your phone’s camera to capture meaningful moments.
• Check emails and weather forecasts that affect narrative choices.

Watch a trailer below.

15-Second Trailer