Perennial Dusk -Kinsenka-

Perennial Dusk -Kinsenka- is a visual novel presented by Yukito Urushibara (Planning & Story) and Saine (Character Design & Art). Sai suffers from a persistent numbness in his heart and lives only to protect his little sister... That is, until a fateful meeting with a girl named Matsuri. In a twilight world where the dead and the living mingle, a group of boys and girls face the imminent threat of beings known as Maledicts. Growing little by little, they experience the bittersweetness of life and the warmth of human connection. ■About This Game ・Unpredictable twists, written by Yukito Urushibara, will keep you on the edge of your seat like a mystery thriller! ・An intricate story with themes exploring life and dead—highly recommended for visual novel fans! ・Charming characters drawn by Saine! ・The theme song by Mao Uesugi and beautiful background music by Fuminori Matsumoto & Hitoshi Fujima (Elements Garden) perfectly complement the story! ・No branching paths—enjoy it even in Auto Play! ・Includes a chapter selection feature so you can start from your favorite scenes! ・Full HD support for gorgeous graphics! ■Main Characters Matsuri (CV: Manaka Iwami) A girl born into the Benio Family, a powerful family of Maledict Exorcists, who is tightly bound by her family's curse. Due to an incident in the past, causing her to close off her heart, she doesn't speak and barely shows any emotion. She is a Curse Bearer with the ability to give Maledicts form and use their powers freely. Nobody (CV: Manaka Iwami) Another personality that dwells inside Matsuri's heart who takes over when she is asleep. She can be incredibly selfish, and her words, actions, and strong attitude cause her to come across as a haughty, ill-mannered girl. ■Story "The human heart is but a vessel for pain." That's what someone once whispered—a voice laced with loneliness, whispering directly into the soul. It's an indescribable sadness, a love just beginning to bloom. It becomes an invisible pain that pierces the heart. And that's what makes up life: a cyclical series of highs and lows. Tachibana Sai was born without the ability to feel pain in his heart. He spends his days eliminating any seeds of malice that sneak up on his sister, the one person he treasures, without drawing attention to himself. Sick of the never-ending monotony he lives through, he chances upon a meeting with Benio Matsuri, a young girl whose aloof demeanor resembles that of a beautifully crafted doll. For the first time in his life, he encounters a heart-piercing sensation—that of falling in love. On the edge between day and night, in a twilight world where the dead and living mingle, stands an apartment building called Maison sans Nom, which is home to a group of boys and girls. A ruthless boy who knows no pain in his heart. A lonely girl without any friends. A friendly girl who struggles to make connections. A prickly, ambitious girl who is keen to be of help. A boy who loves his own cute self above anything else. A mess of a woman who tries to solve everything through brute force. And a boy with a tender heart who knows no pain in his body. This ill-assorted group of residents, hands stained with blood from battling the Maledicts, shall encounter the hearts they never knew and begin nurturing their souls. The human heart is but a vessel for pain. To protect this pain akin to love... To gently break the world apart, piece by piece... Even if it means abandoning humanity. That's why the heart is but a vessel for pain. For life blazes brilliantly, while the heart goes around in an endless cycle.