discussion VN Ren'Py Higurashi no Ai [v0.3.0 The Masaru Update] [Marine, ShotaKitsune]

[BeowulfKnight]

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Developer Name

Marine, ShotaKitsune, Neverland Games

Developer Links

Fanbox

Version

v0.3.0

Latest Update

Feb 1, 2026

Release Date

Mar 30, 2025

Language

English

OS

1. Windows
2. Linux
3. MacOS
4. Android

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Overview:
Hello everyone!
My name is Marine, and I'm a part of a small game development team called Neverland Games.
I'm excited to announce the first public release of our shota game, Higurashi no Ai!
The game is, to put it simply, a ShotaXShota VN dating sim with an RPG twist. You play as a 9-year-old boy as he visits rural Japan for a summer with his grandparents.
Travel to local areas of interest, such as the arcade or library, to interact with each of the potential lovers. Learn about each boy, his likes and dislikes and hang out with them to gain Affinity in pursuit of a deeper connection.
Each Affinity level unlocks a new Questline which are story oriented sections. Completing a Questline will reward you with an NSFW Scene and more.​

Spoiler: Genre:

Shota, Male Protag, Gay, RPG,

Spoiler: Installation

Extract and run

Spoiler: Change-Log

v0.3.0 [The Masaru Update]

Hey everyone! We're excited to announce the free public release of Higurashi no Ai v0.3.0, The Masaru Update!
This new update brings tons of new content, including but not limited to: Somnophilia, Watersports, new locations, minigames and tons of new lewd Scenes for all of you to enjoy!

List of all new additions:
- 4 new Questlines(Masaru)
- 10 new Scenes
- 2 new locations
- New Base Skill: Lewdity
- New Lewd Skill: Somnophilia
- New Minigames:
- Masturbation Minigame
- Somnophilia Minigame
- Sandcastle Building Competition
- New Currency System
- New Watersports content
- New Inventory System
- New Stats Screen
- New Status Effect: Horny
- UI improvements

We also now have a

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for those who are interested in reading about the game and looking up how to get through certain sections of the game!

v0.2.0

• 3 interactable characters
• 4 Questlines(Twins)
• 7 Scenes
• Random Triggers
• 2 in-game months of playability(without bugs)
• 2 interactive locations
• Free Roaming
• Skill system
• Hygiene and Bladder systems
• Status Effect system
• Start of the Watersports skill

Spoiler: Dev Notes

The game is in early stages of development, we're constantly adding more features and updating the game! In between all major updates, we release Beta versions for Captain or higher tier members on our FANBOX.
Support us to become a Tester and gain access to our Discord server:

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Thank you for playing our game!

• Keep track of your Hygiene and Bladder
• Develop your skills like Athletics and Creativity
• Unlock lewd skills like Watersports and Exhibitionism
• Go to the Shrine and work with your grandfather in return for some money
• Buy gifts for the boys, build up a relationship and go on Dates!
• Hot and intimate moments are waiting for you once you’re close enough to them!

Thanks to the A-T-F user who sent us the files and info.

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[BeowulfKnight]

Hey guys please let me know additional tags and enjoy!

 

[SirDarkbull]

Is there a way to view the MC's stats in the game?

 

[MisterRoboto]

Not bad but im never sure what's next to do in the game or how to proceed. More images in general would be nice.

 

[hardfirestarter]

How do you get to the shrine? I've gotten past the attic bit but I don't know where to go from there. I can't go anywhere but home and the playground.

 

[d1mb4_]

Cute game, liked it a lot.
Hope to see more.
Would be nice to get hints, so we know what to do next.
Seems like i reached the end for now, but not fully sure

 

[ZGGT]

How do you get to the shrine? I've gotten past the attic bit but I don't know where to go from there. I can't go anywhere but home and the playground.

You can't. It's not in the game yet.

 

[Onii_goat]

You can't. It's not in the game yet.

anything to do past attic scene? any scenes with masaru?

 

[Freyr059]

Are gay scenes avoidable?

 

[hardfirestarter]

You can't. It's not in the game yet.

ah bummer, thanks for the heads up

 

[bmsera]

Keep up the good work. Loved this little guys fooling around. Hope to see more of it soon.

 

[Wolf 77]

Nice game. Please someone write it me, how many pictures and scene ín the game. Thanks

 

[mig776]

Are there some girls or only gay stuff?

 

[ZGGT]

anything to do past attic scene? any scenes with masaru?

Almost one year later, now there are scenes with Masaru!

Also, the dev released a comprehensive guide for the game, you can check it out

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[BeowulfKnight]

Almost one year later, now there are scenes with Masaru!

Also, the dev released a comprehensive guide for the game, you can check it out

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Thanks for your help with the update <3

 

[lazymazy12]

anybody find out how to use the sleeping pills? the guide says you can use them somehow

 

[ZGGT]

anybody find out how to use the sleeping pills? the guide says you can use them somehow

Yes, give them to the twins at around 6 PM, just before they go to sleep.

 

[BumBrum]

full save?

 

[ZGGT]

full save?

Not quite a full save (one scene bugged out on me), but here's one with all scenes unlocked, except for the bugged one (Atsuko, 6th scene). The scenes with the twins and Masaru are all unlocked. FYI, this game features a gallery in the phone, but it only gives you the CG, it doesn't replay the full scene with all the dialogue.

I highly recommend you actually play the game yourself though, it's really good.