That Summer’s Day

This is an old edited promotional poster of “That Summer’s Day” used previously on CloudNovel. Sprites featured in the poster are created by pikarei and Shiromao. Please use this as a conceptual reference before a new poster is available.
Last Updated: 30 AUG 2022
Status: Work in Progress
Game type: Visual Novel
Category: Bishoujo
(1 Male Protagonist, 3 Female Love Interests + 1 Unlockable Love Interest)
Rating: PG-13
Genres: Mystery, drama, fantasy, romance, slice of life
Release platform: itch.io

ABOUT

Sean Tovin is eighteen years old and about to enter his final year of high school. The summer before his final year, he is invited to stay at his childhood friend and distant cousin, Marin’s home. Marin lives in Nordstad, where Sean’s family was originally from.

Join Sean as he learns about his ancestral hometown, makes new friends and develops meaningful connections.

CHARACTERS

PROTAGONIST
Sean Tovin
(Name can be changed in the game.)
Age: 18 Height: 175~178cm Sean is a high school student at the elite Oakland Academy, about to enter his final year. His father, who is a diplomat, wants him to follow in his footsteps, to study politics at university.  Although he can appear apathetic and detached, Sean is caring and kind.  This summer, he has been invited to stay at his childhood friend, Marin’s home in Nordstad, where his forefathers were from. 
LOVE INTEREST
Marin Collins

Age: 16 Height: 158~161cm Zodiac Sign: Scorpio-Sagittarius Cusp  Personality Type: ENFP Marin is a second year student at the high school section of Oakland Academy. She is both Sean’s childhood friend and schoolmate, and they are distant cousins as well. Marin’s had a crush on Sean since they first met when they were young. She cares deeply about Sean and often quietly observes him, keeping note of his likes and dislikes.  Marin’s lively and spirited personality makes her popular at school and amongst her friends at home in Nordstad. She loves eating sweet foods and enjoys baking. 
LOVE INTEREST
Alyssa Fairweather

Age: 18 Height: 166~169cm  Zodiac Sign: Aries Personality Type: ESFJ Alyssa is a native of Nordstad and Marin’s neighbour and good friend. She is a student at high school and works part-time as a catalogue model. Although she can be snappy and feisty, she cares deeply about her friends and is protective towards others.
LOVE INTEREST
Lydia Lecoeur

Age: 17 Height: 154~156cm Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Personality Type: INFJ  Lydia is a shy, quiet girl who works for an aristocratic family in Nordstad. She is very pretty, and appears stiff and formal towards strangers. She loves little animals and often takes time out of her busy schedule to care for them. She is also fascinated by knowledge and new technology, despite her simple and rustic life. 
LOVE INTEREST
Mystery Character
(Unlockable Side Story Love Interest)
An extra side story with a hidden love interest can be unlocked by completing certain routes in the story.  A description of this character will be available in the game once her character is unlocked.

PHOTO ALBUM

  • Work on character design has begun!
  • Sketches used in original Demo version of “That Summer’s Day” on CloudNovel.
  • Background scenery for “That Summer’s Day”: Museum
  • Background scenery for “That Summer’s Day”: Cafe
  • Background scenery for “That Summer’s Day”: Sean’s bedroom
  • Background scenery for “That Summer’s Day”: The Cromwell Farmhouse

UPDATES AND WORK BLOG

Posts and updates on “That Summer’s Day”

Character Design Work Begins for That Summer’s Day

Can you more or less guess which shadow belongs to which character, based on the character descriptions on the project page for That Summer’s Day? Well, there is one extra character in the picture, and he was featured in the demo Memories of Marin (go check it out on itch.io if you haven’t already!). But…

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by mariemarie

Almost done…!

I am proud to say that all the routes for the demo/side story of That Summer’s Day — “Memories of Marin” are fully coded into the game! 😊 I have grown to enjoy using Ren’py, and am amazed at all the things it can do! Hopefully with more experience I will be able to do…

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by mariemarie

Demo / Side Story: Memories of Marin

I’ve finally started playing around with Ren’Py. It was definitely quite challenging the first few days when I started, but by now, after four days, I am finally starting to understand and appreciate it. The default files in Ren’Py have helpful comments that help guide beginners on where to make needed changes, and there is…

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by mariemarie