Afterglow Bytes: Reverie by the Shore

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When the sun sets over 2106 Bali, your small izakaya opens its doors. From dusk to midnight, travelers, locals, and the souls they still yearn for gather under the glow of your lights. You are not just a cook, you’re a bridge between the living and the dead.

Each evening, you prepare skewers, pour drinks, and listen as patrons share stories that linger in their hearts. Sometimes, through your dishes, they reconnect with those they’ve lost. It’s quiet work. Simple, gentle, and sometimes unbearably human.

Features

Manage your own Izakaya from the bottom to the top. Decorate them with items from the shop or mementos from your patrons.

Serve all kind of skewers to your patrons. Choose the right seasonings for the right orders and keep them happy and going back for more.

Get to know fun and interesting characters, such as: A human-dog hybrid waiting for his fiancée from shopping, a high school student struggling with achieving her dream, and a human-fennec hybrid detective in charge of a case in Sanur, and more! Listen to their stories and help them connect with others.

Take your time to serve the right thing for the patrons and vibe to the chill music.

Set in an alternate future Bali where technology and magic coexist with each other. Explore the world through the stories told by your patrons after they trust you enough.

Other Features:

• Bridge two worlds: Spirits appear not on their own, but through the wishes of the living. Guide these encounters with empathy and care.

• Unwind at your pace: Stock ingredients by day, open your izakaya at dusk, and let each evening’s stories unfold naturally.

• Shape your space: Decorate your izakaya with new furniture, trinkets, and memories. Every pot, bottle, and posters can tell a story of its own.

• A world of soft light and melancholy: Experience a tranquil blend of warmth and sorrow, painted in hand-drawn 2D pixel art and ambience inspired by Bali’s quiet nights.