Him, the Smile & bloom is Out Now!

PQube (London, UK) - 27th February, 2025 - Flower shop otome visual novel, 'Him, the Smile & bloom' is out now digitally in the West! 

The game is available on Steam and Nintendo Switch. 

Step into a world of romance and flowers in this refreshingly mature otome that charts the relationships of four couples, all connected by a special, a local flower shop. 

‘Him, the Smile & bloom’ is a unique exploration of the flourishing relationship between two adults and the highs and lows of their budding romance in a modern world. 

From the initial spark of attraction to the struggles of maintaining a relationship and navigating life’s choppy waters - Him the Smile & bloom, deftly weaves heart-warming - and heart-breaking - narrative threads for an genuinely distinct and memorable otome experience!

• Say it with flowers!: Him, the Smile & bloom charts four whirlwind romances - from the tender love of youth, to thorny, tumultuous and steamy. There are four distinct love matches to explore.
• Couple up!: Rather than one protagonist with a selection of bachelors, Him the Smile & bloom instead focuses on the relationship with four love interests: Wataru, Ginnosuke, Hokuto and Tenya.
• Twelve distinct endings: Each couple has three endings to explore. However! Rather than traditional ‘good’ or ‘bad’ endings, each of the couple’s potential futures are poignant and offer something worthwhile to enjoy, regardless of the romantic (or not!) outcome.
• A refreshingly adult approach to otome romance: By focusing on the growing relationship between four couples. Him, the Smile & bloom brings a unique maturity to the exploration of love and life in these four stories.
• Gorgeous production values: Wonderful character artwork and vibrant and detailed game world, combine with expressive voice work to really enhance the tenderness and emotion of each of the romances.
• Additional side stories: Completing the ‘Glow’ or ‘best’ ending to each couples’ story unlocks additional side stories to enjoy - breathing further life into these unforgettable characters.

• Available digitally on Steam & Nintendo Switch
• Physical edition Out Now for Europe
• North America Physicals Due on 1st April, 2025

Follow the stories of four separate couples, represented by different flowers, and each with a unique story to tell in a slice of life romance story. Most otome games will focus on one protagonist, with a choice of love interests. 

'Him, the Smile & bloom' instead lets you choose between four unique couples and focus on their own story. Pick between Wataru and Serina, Ginnosuke and Ami, Hokuto and Fuuka, or Tenya and Miku. 

Each couple has three endings to explore. However, rather than traditional ‘good’ or ‘bad’ endings, each of the couple’s potential futures are poignant and offer something worthwhile to enjoy, regardless of the romantic (or not!) outcome.

Secure a copy of 'Him, the Smile & bloom' on Nintendo Switch using the link below and finding your nearest retailer! Currently available in PEGI format (Europe). 

ESRB (North America) version is due to be on store shelves on 1st April, 2025. Please keep an eye on our socials for more information.

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