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(The current pinned post on Tumblr is a little outdated as there were changes made during the making of the first demo. And while the MC may be genderlocked to female in this game, that isn’t to say that my future projects will be genderlocked as well!)
Once More is an upcoming lighthearted otome game about second chances, moving forward, and finding your place in a new and strange, yet familiar world. Some of the characters and parts of the plot come from old stories written by me and my friend, who wishes to remain anonymous as they assist me plot-wise in this endeavor.
The full story is planned to be released for free, and is my first game!
Premise:
Lying on your side in a damp and cold alleyway was not how you expected to meet your end. But fear not! The mysterious lady who found you has other plans! Your new life as a rich noble has been nothing but peachy, until you get all of your memories from your past life.
On that note, you’re not just some rich noble! You’re a member of house Borge, a very old family with a prestigious lineage infamously lurking behind the scenes of Push Your Way Through The Cracks, a romance novel you once read in your previous life. Couldn’t you have been reborn as someone else under better circumstances? Like, I don’t know… the heroine’s great grandmother, maybe?
Either way, it looks like this may be the situation you’ll have to make do with. As the only daughter of one of the most powerful men in the country, your hand has been sought after by many ever since news of your birth. When you do come of age, both eligible and ineligible suitors start flooding in left and right. Though sadly, not everyone has the best intentions for wanting to pursue you.
But whether you wish to marry or not, there are only two goals you are set on achieving: living happily and surviving past age 40.
Planned Features:
- Begin a new life as the ill-fated daughter of Rafael Borge and try your hardest to survive what fate has in store for you. Maybe you’ll change what the history books will have to say about you?
- Customize your appearance to fit your old one or start anew!
- Romance one amongst the five love interests and find a happy ending with them. If that isn’t up your alley, you can always befriend them instead!
- Build relations with the rest of the cast, be they positive or negative ones.
- Live and play a role in a world directly lifted from the pages of the ‘Through the Cracks franchise many years before its beginning.
- Try to stay alive.
- Wait… how did you end up here again?
Love Interests:
- Kaspar (he/him) - Your right hand man who has always been by your side for as long as you can remember. Word on the street says your mother picked him up from the slums and made him watch over you as a playmate when the two of you were still little.
- Nataniele d’Ambrosi (he/him) - One of the most eligible bachelors of your generation. Popular amongst both the ladies and gents for his easygoing charm, it’s a surprise amongst the older nobles that he isn’t married yet.
- Alonzo Castile (he/him) - Another very eligible bachelor and younger brother of a wealthy and powerful duke. In the canon timeline, he was supposed to be your second husband who was assassinated. It is rumored that the plot was orchestrated by your older brother.
- Eloisa Ramirez (she/her) - The eldest daughter of a somewhat affluent travelling jeweler. Just like her father, she has a gift for the arts and skillful with a brush. With her quick wit and pleasant visage, you won’t question why many wish to be her friend.
- ??? (he/they) - The adopted son and heir of the Baron Ortiz who has rarely ever made a public appearance. They actively try to avoid you. Rest assured, they won’t get involved with you unless you want them to.
Other Characters:
- Rafael Borge - Your father. He is very faithful to the Heavens as he is the High Leader of its church, but notoriously known for his hunger for power. He claims he loves you and your brothers very dearly.
- Violetta Alamfi - Your mother. She has always been very distant from you and your siblings growing up. She spends most of her time in a vacation house far away from the Capital.
- Cezare Borge - Your older brother and father’s heir. Unlike what you’ve read about him in the books, he seems to tolerate you most of the time. Perhaps you can work towards a better relationship with him in this life?
- Lorenzo Borge - Your younger brother with a religious devotion that rivals that of your father. Although you two don’t see each other much, he wishes nothing more than for you to live a good life.
- Gianni Borge - Your youngest brother who has been looking up to you ever since you two were little. There isn’t much for him to do as the youngest of the family. He wishes to leave the country and travel the world.
- Marguerite Lablanc - Cezare’s surprisingly level-headed and wealthy wife from a neighboring country. After winning you over with her big heart, you begin to consider her the older sister you never had growing up.
- Belladonna Marlon - A friend you made after your societal debut. In contrast to her older and timid twin brother Oleander, she exudes an air of confidence that draws many people to her.
- ??? - The mysterious entity who found you at death’s door and gave you a chance to be reborn.
- And possibly more to come!
The full demo plans to include:
- The previous features of the test demo, but revised if needed.
- MC’s full understanding of the situation.
- Experience a whole new childhood in the world while working to avoid your drastic fate.
- Meet all of the love interests.
- Meet all of the important side characters.
- Gossip with friends over some tea.
- Attend a funeral and a wedding.
Any kind of feedback is greatly appreciated as English is not my first language. Hope you enjoy!
