Previous versions relied on a simple "Affection" meter. Version 0.3 introduces the Morality vs. Pragmatism axis.
Unlike the passive visual novel style of earlier builds, v0.3 introduces active "Prep Phases." Before a major job (e.g., stealing evidence from a corrupt politician’s office or intercepting a drug shipment), you are given a time limit. Haru-s Secret Life -v0.3- -Crime-
A contemporary, mid-sized coastal metropolis with stark socioeconomic contrasts: gleaming corporate towers, dense residential alleys, and neon nightlife. The city’s tech infrastructure enables easy data access but leaves trails that can be weaponized. Previous versions relied on a simple "Affection" meter
By day Haru pours coffee; by night Haru trades secrets. When a routine job puts them at the heart of a corporate cover-up and a homicide investigation, Haru must choose between exposing the truth and protecting the fragile life they’ve built — even as every clandestine contact becomes a potential killer. Unlike the passive visual novel style of earlier builds, v0
The developers have clearly taken the "-Crime-" subtitle to heart. The color palette has shifted from warm school-day hues to teal and orange noir lighting. Rain is a persistent weather effect in the v0.3 exclusive levels. The soundtrack abandons piano ballads for low-fidelity jazz basslines and the occasional sound of a police siren bleeding through the mix.
Standout moments include the "Garage Interrogation" scene, where the camera angle shifts to a Dutch tilt (a first for the series), and the sound design—specifically the click of a revolver hammer in the final teaser—is bone-chilling.
