I, transfer student Hanamaru Mari, love you, Komachi Hiro-kun! Please go out with me! Our protag, Komachi Hirotaka. Every day, he goes through the motions-- dodging his cunning underclassman's advances, accidentally hitting on the student council president, and chasing idols.
The visual novel gameplay primarily revolves around guiding the protagonist, Komachi Hirotaka, as he navigates the romantic advances of multiple female characters. These women engage in a "battle royale" over Hirotaka's affection.
Players' choices throughout the story determine which character route they pursue and the endings they receive. The game boasts numerous unique endings for each of the main heroine routes, allowing players to experience diverse resolutions to Hirotaka's romantic entanglements.
Reviews consistently praise the game's ability to make players laugh out loud through the characters' snarky banter, over-the-top reactions, and self-aware acknowledgment of visual novel tropes. This comedic approach is a core part of the gameplay experience.
The gameplay involves extensive interactions between the various female characters, who constantly engage in squabbling, teasing, and competition over the protagonist. These dynamics add to the overall comedic tone and chaos of the experience.
Opinions on the pacing and route lengths are mixed. Some reviewers praise the game for maintaining an entertaining, relaxed pace, while others feel the constant back-and-forth between the heroines can become repetitive. Route lengths also seem to vary, with some routes being more fulfilling than others.