A YEAR OF SPRINGS

Game by npckc

Contributed as Lead Translator

Summary

Story driven visual novel starring three different women, and three different stories revolving around them. The game mainly focuses on telling the story of being a part of the LGBTQ+ member in Japan, and how to understand them. The game even hints on how to understand oneself as a part of the LGBTQ+ community, and accepting who you are and what to do about it.

Translation Story

This game is very dear to me personally since the development of this game alongside the Korean translation was done throughout my transition, of being a woman. I've made a short essay in Korean explaining my thoughts regarding the first chapter of the game.

Game Description

Experience the stories of Haru, Erika, and Manami in A YEAR OF SPRINGS, a visual novel trilogy about three friends navigating their feelings of love, connection, and just wanting to belong.


In ONE NIGHT, HOT SPRINGS, visit the hot springs with Haru, a young and anxious trans woman who just wants to enjoy herself on a trip with Manami but doesn't want to cause any trouble.


In LAST DAY OF SPRING, spend a week as Erika, a well-meaning ex-delinquent who runs into more issues than expected when trying to plan a spa day for Haru.


In SPRING LEAVES NO FLOWERS, help sheltered university student Manami think about what friendship and romance mean to her as she spends a day with Haru, Erika, and her boyfriend.

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