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About Absent in the Rain
Absent in the Rain is a free‑to‑play visual novel developed by D10RAMA for Windows. The story centers on a mysterious senpai, a worldwide serial‑murder case, and a giant shadowy fish that appears at the protagonist’s feet, inviting the player to consider how these elements might interlock.
Designed for a single sitting of roughly an hour, the title offers two distinct endings plus an extra scene, focusing on narrative delivery through text and illustration rather than traditional gameplay mechanics.
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Story premise
The official description frames the narrative around three motifs—a mysterious senpai, a high‑profile murder case, and a shadowy fish—suggesting they may form a circle around the player. This framing encourages the player to look for connections among the motifs as the plot unfolds.
Because the game is classified as a visual novel, the story is presented through text and illustrations, meaning the player’s primary activity is reading and interpreting the clues rather than engaging in combat or puzzle mechanics.
- Take brief notes on each motif when it first appears to track possible links.
- Observe how the fish imagery recurs in later dialogue for thematic hints.
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Playtime and length
The listed playtime is about 60 minutes, indicating the story is intended to be experienced in a single session without extensive filler content.
A one‑hour duration aligns with the visual‑novel format, allowing the player to focus on narrative details without needing a prolonged commitment.
- Set aside an uninterrupted hour to follow the story without breaks.
- Avoid multitasking to keep narrative continuity clear.
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Multiple endings
The title provides two main endings, each reflecting a different interpretation of the mystery, plus an extra scene that adds further context beyond the primary conclusions.
Having more than one ending creates a reason to replay the novel, as different dialogue choices can lead to alternate outcomes.
- Experiment with different dialogue selections to see which ending you reach.
- After finishing a primary ending, revisit the extra scene for additional clues.
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Localization options
The game has been localized into English, Chinese, Spanish, and French, each handled by separate translation teams, which broadens accessibility for non‑Japanese speakers.
Each localization is credited to its own translation team, so phrasing may vary between language versions.
- Select your preferred language before starting.
- Play a short segment in two languages to notice subtle tonal differences.
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Platform and features
Absent in the Rain is released for Windows only and lists Single‑player and Family Sharing as its supported features, allowing the same purchase to be accessed by multiple accounts on the same device.
No other operating systems are mentioned, so the official release targets Windows users exclusively.
- Verify your Windows system meets basic requirements before launching.
- Enable Family Sharing to let another household member play without buying a separate copy.
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