The Language of Love

The Language of Love follows a 23-year-old man rebuilding his education after years spent helping his family. Mitsuki Tanimura moves to Tokyo to prepare for university entrance examinations and struggles to connect with his younger classmates. His life changes when he meets Kyouko Himuro, a single mother living in the same apartment complex. He helps care for her daughter while Kyouko helps him study, and their friendship develops over the course of a year. The game is a kinetic romance novel about two adults balancing practical obligations and companionship, with a child appearing only as a family member.

Gameplay

The narrative is linear and has no choices or branches. The player follows the year-long story through illustrated dialogue, narration, and the heroine’s messages.

Setting and premise

The present-day Tokyo apartment complex and Mitsuki’s preparation for university provide the everyday setting. The central relationship concerns Mitsuki and Kyouko; her daughter is a non-romantic supporting character.

Development and release

The standard computer edition was released on Steam on May 28, 2019. It lists English, German, and Russian text on Windows, macOS, and Linux.