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To Become a Tengu [Takane Route RELEASED]
Hinata Kino (first name changeable) is a beautiful office lady of Cypress Handbags who is feared by her coworkers due to her perfectionism and irritable personality. Despite that, she’s one of the best saleswomen the company has, and the company has made her the lead in a major project.
However, a dream that transports her 400 years in the past as a cursed oiran that grows black wings from her back somehow becomes reality when she wakes up with those same black feathers on her own back.
In addition, three men in her life seems to be connected to her past... will she figure out how to remove these wings? What roles do these men play in her past...?
Or is she truly cursed, and despite her best efforts, will be forced to become a tengu?
CONTENT WARNING: Depiction of abuse and prostitution (non-graphic)
-Renamable female protagonist
-Three possible love interests
-Common route (8,000 words) Takane route added (20k words)
-Gallery (1 available CG) 5~6 CGs
-Smol animations
VERSION NOTE: The game would sometimes get an error when on the main menu. Just click 'ignore' and the game will start.
-Whose route would you choose first? And why?
-Which version did you play? (PC/Mac/Android/Web?)
-What's your favorite scene/event?
-Are you interested in playing the full release? :>
Paps- Writer
Anta - Sprite artist, Coder, CG artist
Juu- BG artist
Kido- UI and Logo artist
Tutohro- Sound Engineer
Jerron Bacat- Voice of Takane Hanano
Michelle Jin- Voice of Fifi
Royalty Free Sources:
Music:
Dova Syndrome | TAM Music Factory
Phone Messaging System:
Nadia Nova
Download
Install instructions
Just unzip the file and click the game icon!
If you encounter typos or errors, do contact us.
Development log
- Takane Route Has Been Released!Jul 01, 2024
- Happy New Year! & UpdatesJan 01, 2024
- Merry Christmas! +Delay AnnouncementDec 24, 2022
- Release Delay Date Announcement (again)Sep 16, 2022
- Release Date Delay AnnouncementAug 28, 2022
- 'To Become a Tengu' Demo Has Been Released!Jun 30, 2022
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I have a bad end in first try hahah
Omg i love the references to the other games in the back of the bookstore!
Isseki doesn't look too bad... comparatively speaking.
Clearly not the best dresser, but he looks better than the other guys.
....I kinda like him. ^_^
Whoever the witch was she's a real bitch.
Pretending to be all high and mighty when she's cursing others for doing something she dislike.
I question the mc's tastes in men....
(But that may be because she clearly is very different from me.)
I wish I did have a choice whether it was a second date or not tho.
I like the guy. (He has a nice smile too. ^_^ )
I couldn't try the route of the one guy I liked, so it's hard to say if the game is good or bad.
The premise is...eh... Not super-attractive to me, but I can see why it may appeal to some people.
The art and writing is pretty good, but it doesn't really draw you in the same way some other games by Anta does.
And the only good-looking guy has a route not available. lol
It's not bad, but it's not a game I think I'll want to play more of either.
I just playe Takane's route and it was nice. I'm really curious to read the others routes (which I would have chosen first if we had a choice). So no pression ~.
When do you expect the Isseki route to be released mayhaps? Waiting excitedly for that! :D
I really enjoyed Takane’s route and look forward to the others, whenever they end up being released! :)
I finished reading Takane's route and enjoyed it a lot. Both Hinata and Takane are likeable characters, it was nice and heart-warming to see them teaming up to find the truth about their curses together. I'm very fond of Hinata as protagonist. I liked how she kept her original personality while becoming more caring towards other people.
Both of the endings felt very powerful. The final plot twist with Botan-chan in the "Melancholy" ending was surprising. I wonder if it's going to play some role in the other routes. The "Debt Erased" ending was perfect and cute, the sunset CGs are very beautiful (and all the other CGs are great too!).
I'm looking forward to Nitori's and Riku's routes!
P.S. I found a typo: "I might still call out because of the stress, and that I can’t explain why I still why I have my wings on."
Thanks for the review! I know you’ve been waiting a long time. Glad you enjoyed it :)
And thanks for catching the typo!
(Web/Browser version) I chose Nitori, because he seems like a good guy, even if the MC is convinced that he isn't worth it for the longest time.
I loved the whole thing, especially the MC's obvious characteristics lining up with her curse, but my favorite scene was when Bontan(?) came up to me/the MC and inquired about the rumors from Nitori.
I'm VERY interested in playing the full release :> (I've loved all of your games that I've played <3)
Hi! Thanks for playing! Nitori continues to be the fan favorite haha
I hope you’ll enjoy the full game when it comes out!
This game is amazing, also I like the little cliffhanger at the end. I've played other games of yours and they are amazing, I cant wait until the full version of this game is out! <3
Whens the full game coming out? me and friend played it together and loved it! We thought it said it came out on August 31st, but cant find the full version. Just wanted to know how development is going and if theres an expected release date
We're hoping to finish by early next year.
One route has already been completely written and all the BGs are already done. Once the other two routes are written, we can continue full steam.
Thanks for the response! Great to hear that its going well, cant wait for the release! one more question, is the game going to be free or paid? or is that yet to be determined?
It's free!
oooo! I really enjoyed that! I hope if the full release is playable on the itchio browser I'll be able to happily muddle my way through the routes. I also found it cool how there was a little easter egg with the McHappy Bee chicken mascot chilling next to the picture of the tales of Misteria start screen on the computer, cool little promotion of it ! :)
The full version will not be available for browser due to size limitations.
It'll be available for download for Windows, Mac and Linux though.
I really enjoyed this demo. I truly hope a full release comes at some point, no matter the delay. I love this idea and premise. It’s original and wonderful, and I could use that.
I like each of the characters. They’re each super interesting, intriguing, and endearing, and I genuinely look forward to each of them (and that seldom happens).
The choices, story, dev - all sound/look great so far. I’d love to see what they result in, those end-results, if you will. Great job, so far! I hope this releases!
Hi, thanks for commenting!
And yes, this is still being worked on. The assets are mostly complete and we're just waiting for the writing to finish before we can continue development.
I apologize for barging in on the conversation.
If I'm not mistaken, I think I saw a message at Lepapirouge's twitter account regarding the writing of one of "To Become a Tengu" routes (Takane's?) being finished.
Is the team still planning to release Takane's route in 2023 with Riku's and Nitori's routes being put on hold? Or did the plans have changed and all three routes are scheduled to be released at the same time?
The project lead hopes to finish the writing this year, so we do hope to have it released before the year ends or early next year.
Thank you very much for the information!
P.S. I wish I could cheer the team up with more "To Become a Tengu" fanarts (I sent a few to the project lead's e-mail in the past), but since my drawing skills are not very good, I'm afraid I might be more of a burden than support.
Hi!
I just wanted to say the team's appreciated all the fanarts we've received from you! Thank you so much for your emails.
If I can do anything to help (I’m an avid copyeditor/betareader), please let me know! You guys are doing great, though! No worries! I very much look forward to it!
Thanks! If we decide that we would like a beta reader when the routes are finished, we will consider your offer.
The demo has a lot of the elements I enjoy: noir aesthetics, past lives, protagonist with a personality, mysterious curse.
-Whose route would you choose first? And why?
Takane Hanano's route. I liked the chemistry between him and Hinata, as well as the fact they have to work on the presentation together. And I'd love to know what happened in their past lives.
-Which version did you play? (PC/Mac/Android/Web?)
PC
-What's your favorite scene/event?
When Hakumei discovers her curse, when Hinata drops her onigiri, when Hinata asks Riku how lucky a certain mascot is, when Takane says he beat Hinata's record last month. Also, I liked the opening movie a lot.
-Are you interested in playing the full release? :>
Yes. I'm looking forward to it!
P.S. Are the characters' routes going to have unique storylines, or will they follow the same plot?
Hi there! Thanks for the review!
Each of the guys will have a unique story line that changes how the curse is dealt with. Hope that answers your question!
Yes, that answers my question. Thank you for the reply!
This was a really great demo and I'm excited to play the next release! The story is intriguing, the artwork is stellar and I love Hinata's personality!
Hi there! I see in the Devlog you put the game's release date next week. but the download says version 1.0. So is the full version out now?
Thanks!
Oh, it's not out yet!
We'll post a devlog announcement for any updates.
Oh okie, thank you!!! Cannot wait!! <3
-Whose route would you choose first? And why?
probably nitori's! I like him the most of the three. he seems to know something about the MC's situation, which makes him mysterious, and he's so adorable! i can relate to his quest to have friends but not really going about it well.
I hope the MC becomes a little nicer over the course of the game! that being said I love how serious and hardworking she is. It's nice to see an otome game protagonist who's so businesslike--I personally don't like protagonists who are extremely lazy. still though, being serious doesn't mean she has to be a jerk. of course, there's plenty of room for her character development, so I'm looking forward to it owo
-Which version did you play? PC and Android uwu
-What's your favorite scene/event? my fav scene was when hakumei first learns of her curse.
-Are you interested in playing the full release? hell yeah
Can you please make a version of the game for arm7 devices? I really want to play this game.
-Whose route would you choose first? And why?
Out of the three Isseki Nitori stood out to me the most for his creepy yet awkwardly friendly approach but after her dream about Takane I am also curious about his route and why his character was the only one to appear different from his past, so he is a close second.
-Which version did you play? (PC/Mac/Android/Web?)
PC
-What's your favorite scene/event?
All the mysterious pass lives and dream portion of the story.
I am also curious about the lore behind the curse.
-Are you interested in playing the full release? :>
Of course. I have to find out how it ends. ^^
Thanks for answering the questions! <3
I found a typo you can correct later if you want: "Huh? It's not really like Botan to approach me directy...?" should be "directly".
1. Hard to answer because I like them all! Maybe Takano? I'm interested in learning about how he and the MC may have similar but very different problems.
2. PC, but I can also give it a go on Android if you want feedback on how it plays on a tablet.
3. This isn't quite what you asked, I liked how I first saw what the MC is like during her date with Nitori and then seeing the vision -- like someone else commented, she's really unlikable in the date but then later there was the OH, she's supposed to be Like That, it's part of the point. I thought that was good storytelling!
4. Absolutely!! I hope this gets turned into a full game, I really liked it!
Thanks for spotting the typo!
Would be great if you could test the Android version (but only if you have time!) ^_^
1. Isseki Nitori. He has the most intriguing personality)
2. PC
3. The dreams (I want to know about the origin of the curse)
4. Yes ^^
Thanks for answering! ^_^
Interesting demo!
Hmmm… If I had to pick, Takane Hanano. I like how professional and intelligent he is. POTENTIAL SPOILER: It looks like he’s had to deal with superficial yet opposite reactions to his looks in both lives, which I find intriguing. [I’m assuming here that he’s the ugly man in the past.]
PC
Favorite scene: The stabbing scene.
Yes, I’m definitely interested in trying the full release! Honestly, the only thing that didn’t work for me in the demo is how judgmental/superficial our MC was during the first date with Nitori. I actually like how passionate/perfectionist she can be about her work, and I find the scenes of her past life fascinating. Overall, I’m interested in all the characters! I’m hoping the MC becomes friends with Botan. :)
Thank you for answering the questions! \^o^/
1. Nitori's! I love his design and personality (I think he's very cute), and his connection to the MC really caught my interest.
2. PC!
3. The scenes where we saw the MC's past.
4. Yes, definitely!
Thanks for answering the questions! <3
I have a question. So is this only a demo or is this already a full version, just that there will be an "upgrade" planned for the future? I'm a bit confused by that dev post saying this is a demo...
This is a demo! The full version is (hopefully) scheduled on August (SuNoFes).
Ok thanks :D
The art ia familiar for me.... Anyway, I enjoyed the demo. Its intruding
The artist Anta has done art for 4 other VNs (listed right above the comments section), so that's probably why! Glad you enjoyed the demo though!
Can't wait to try this game, definitely looks fun!
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it 👍